The Northwestern
PUBLISHED EVERY PRIOAY
*T TI(F. COUNTY NKAT
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I TK '-i II.ODPIRTRAR. Tr PAtn I* ADVASO*
Entered nt the Coup City PostofBee for trans
mission through the malls as second
class matter.
Official Paper Sherman County
The English are having a regular
!l«*t< n >.«a party with the Boer*.
0<>m 1'aul i» holding tlie British
lien up by the tail and dipping off
a few bristle* every tlrac he wins*.
John Bull should send for our
Colonel Bryan. His reputation as a
warrior is just about equal to Ibeiis.
Broom corn la worth $2'0 a toD.
This may help the spouse of the land
out as it is too expensive for war
far*.
?tme fellow in Texas has discov
*red an alligators nest containing an
old mother 8 ft., long and 80 young
one* 20 inches long No wonder
democrats are so plenty in that state,
The cotton mills in till the New
England stale* have given notice
that they will advance the wages of
all tin ir employes 10 percent on the
1*1 day of January Has the Times
mi n noticed It?
(Jur war m tin: past two years fur
si llies a pri edent that bus never
been equaled hu' omx* and nun;
know 'ivr than the Knglinb. We
never tia angle bitth*, and tIj**
B urs have nearly <quuled it.
Thi-. e .untn imported 2,445,000
pounds of chico last year. This S
tin* fiui!' w. m iLo obewiug gum from
for ti*" Aim iiean girls to exorcise
her j i'v with, *o hh to have it in pet
feet ••■miiiti.).. for wedded life.
Tl <- Philippine war is neutlj Au
skaspi; l!, an I Hie flng Lalers of the
limit'd SiHtea will soon need a new
issue. If we could not And any
<thirig m >re invigorating than to
■boat caianntt with the hope of se
furing an < lliee, we would bump our
head against a rock, or huut a sur
gi-cn who could bore a hole between
rwrejes and pour some gray matter
in.
bail jest to imported from for
eign countries 200 million dollars
worth < f tropical goods, which in a
few jours we will tie able to get from
beneath the folds of the stars and
stsipes. Yen soon we will need to
pay tribute to oo country, but will
be enriching ourselves only. How
many Americans will kink ut such a
state of affairs, ami what party do
they belong loo. We say hurrah fot
Unde Sum. It dots us good to
sb< ut.
Women as Well as Men
Arc Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.
Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dls
•courages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor
L \
ana cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kld
I art out ol order
" or 4t >.» ed.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
] that It Is not uncommon
r f r a chili to be born
J atfllce J with weak kid
neys. If the child urtn
a-*ej too often, if the
xrm* :»U* tM fi«v» t»r tf, wh«n IM chIM
IMcMi an ft,.ft wh«n tl t* ftblfl tv
««n*rol thft pi tftfft, il U yal ttfiictvd with
I i • » a ,,J upon it l -o Ci >m ol
1h« dti! .u«y U tuiln* • iieuMft. vnjlhvfir*!
«t«p Bhouto tv lewarJa th« ir*4im«nl ft*
iKvm n .p*rtiu,i »f r» ts. ThU vnpt'J *»»’■
i* d* • t« * it «*m4 cer.diikin :| iM
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HV,»I P* tpi* »4pp«Uft
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A»acure lot. rheumatism i lun bar
lalo'a Pain Balm t« fuming .a ■ »irt<’ re
putation. D It Johnson of Richmond,
ha« b**» 11 troubled with ih’if hIIimi-m
< since 180'i. Iti speaking of it he«avs:
|'l never found anything that would re
j llwwe ine until I lin’d Chamberlain'*
Fain IMrn. It art* Itlc«* magic with
mo. Mv foot wa* swollen arid gaining
me very much, but one good application
of Pain Balm relieved me, For sale by
Odenduhl Brea.
General Joubert, tbe leading spir
it in the Transvaal war, and Krugers
most trusted lieutenant, is an Ame
rican, and a native of Louisiana, lie
get hie military training nnder Stone
wall Jaekfcon. lie wn among tbe
very bast officers the confederacy
posessed and held the waraasl friecd
•hip aad confidence ol hie chief. Ha
had hia baptism of (ire at Port Royal
Va., in 1802, and when the confed
•racy went to pieces Joubert refused
to surrender and went to Kgypt. and
entered the service of the Khedive,
later going to South Africa and cabl
ing his lot with tha Transvaal srm\,
where he fought hie way to the top
round of tbe ladder of Trsaevaal
fame.
Makes fat, bload, and muscles moie
rapidly than any known remedy. It's
food for tbo hlood, brain and nerves.
1'hat's what Hocky Mountain Tea is.
Aik your Druggist.
ASHTON LOCALS.
Don’t forget the Masquerade ball
next Monday evening at tbt* opera
house, given by the Ashton Cornet
band. A good tunc is insured.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Smelser spent
Wednesday and I Du reday in Loup
Cit).
Stanislaw Coverick arrived boon;
Friday evening to spend the boli
dajs with k'.s parents. He recently
returned from the Philippines with
the First Nebraska, of which lie Was
a member. Our baud boys got out
and gave him a Uo)ui welcome.
Misses Maggie and Wela ltapp
left Saturday for (jrund Isluud, to
spend the holidays among friends.
Mis It. IS. Arthaud left Saturday
moruisg f^r St Paul to visit her
(lore nts
Mus Mari llillebraudt, our pri
mal) schoolteacher, was called home
Saturday in response to u telegram
iiifoi wing her that her mother was
ill.
FAKM LOANS—Remember that
W, M. Suielser is making new louts
at a low figure. If you are interest
ed, call on the above nuuicd party.
The Christmas ciiu r aiuincn held
attue Piesbjteruu church Saturday
eveuiug wrs a success in every re
sped, and the building was crowded
to it1 greatest capacity.
A number of Ashlouites went to
St. Paul Monday to eat Christmas
dinner.
ASHTON S BUTTERaud CHEESE
FACTORY OPENS JAN. 3rd. H)0U.
ORDER of EXERCISE.
Milk taken, and skimmed troai
10 to 13 a. m. Then refrealiinents
will tie teivecl free to all at tUe op
era bouse. At 2:00 p. in. an ad
dress will tie delivered by W. W.
Mar pie, on tbe subject of tlte dair)
business. Oilier speakers will lie
prevent, It is desired (list all will
mike it a point to attend tins meet*
leg, We assure one and alt tliat
)ou sill n« interested mod have u
guuo lime. Dju'i tail to coma and
tiring tour wife.—BEATRICE
C REAMERY CO.
A fix* Camel a and apparatus for
md« ui #du 00 easli, coat lill uO, call
mi ut wrtillu W. M. Smalaet, Ask
ion, Si-br,
V number of Karwelltrs were in
attendant e si tha CUnsioias ires
to n Suli»tda) tvenibg.
Mi. and Mrs William Jvfleet «a
leriaii td attetai lnei.de at dimer
Cbiinm t* da)
Mis J 1 f>< dinger end i hildn u
of Dttitl Tilt, suited M> ud ♦) «**•
i» r ■ *h!i wi t» net par* f»i*. Mr
tl Ml H H Hr *n.
t|» .It C-le cam >1 an ft toe
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Mr sal M • it « Mi
sit. lit k ear • • > t it
M I. up i m d *o .• ti|i as so. i t«
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Invites your attention for a few minutes
to tell you about his new line of fresh goods. He
UT ANTED flonekt nmn or woman to
’’ travel lor lnrre bou.e. Mlarj
monthly an l f *p*-Dt,«r- with inerwns: j, itlou
perniaocn': inclose solf-aililr.-ssed c amjH-il on
vt*Io|Hf. M \A<»KH. XiU Cuxlou UIU;; . lliira
gO, 111 7 1-19
(’JEBGYMEN
Application lot half f tie pi" uni for
tkip >t»ar 1900 will b'1 wpi viul, itnri
elergvinert are ur};e'l to nmkc ihoir up
plication* at once, It. L, A u nit n,
la.c .l Ak> It a; M It It.
Did you ever try to dodfrc t!:a
rain-drops? Did not succeed
very well, did you? It’s ju-.t
as useless to try to escape from
the germs cf consumption. Ycj
can’t do it. They are about us
on every hand and we are con
stantly taking them into our
lungs.
Tnen why don’t we all Iiavs
this disease? Simply b.-cause
these firms cannot grain a foot
hold in a strong throat and
lungs. It’s \%hcn these are
weak that the gems master.
The body must be well supplied
with fat. The danger comes
when t’ e blood is poor and the
body is thin. It your cough dots
net yi. 'd, and your throat and
lungs -'eel raw and sore, you
si:oiid not delay another day,
Take
Scoffs
Emulsion
of Cod-Liver Oil with Hypophor,
pliites at once. It will heal the
Inflamed membranes and greatly
strengthen them as well. The
digestion becomes stronger, tic
appetite better and the weight
Increases. The whole body be
comes well fortified and tha
germs of consumption cannot
gain a foothold.
It’s this nourishing, sustain
ing Ai d strengthening pow.r
of $Ct>ITo BMU15ION th: t
1 hat mack* it of such >cluc in
all «£ ting and ichau ting
dUeasc*.
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If strong iIip frame of the Mother, the
sou Kill give law* to the hind. All
inothi i - -Ii'iuhl lake Rocky Mountain
11 i. (i ves life and strength. U3 esats.
Ask your I(ruggist.
Irritating Mings, idles, scratches
\\ minds onl cut* ootbed and healed by
D :Witf» Witch Hazel Salve, —a sure
and safe application for to: lured flesh.
Ron. hip iif counterfeits.
■ Dert ill’s Little Karly Risers did me
more oil than all bb oil medicines and
other pills,’’ w’rites Geo. ii Jacobs,
of Thompson. Conn. prompt, pleasant,
inever gripe, they citre constipation,
i arouse the torpid liver to action and
give you dean blood, steadv nerves, a
clear brain arid a healthy appetite.
WANTED—HKVkRaL BRIGHT AND
•’ llONKsT, jM'imias to represent ns as
Managers in this imd close l>y counties,
'alary tiu> a year and eapensea. lUralght |
Inina tide, no more, no less salary. Position
permanent, our references, any hank In
n.iiy town. It la mainly ofttoe work conduct
i- at home, Reference, Enclose self-ad
j dressed slamjioil envelope.—1'iik Ddmin
I ion fokl’ANf. Dept. 8, Chicago. U ;:5 to 3 UK)
A $40 BICYCLE GIVEN
AWAY DAILY.
The publishers of Tna New York Atah. Hie
handsomely Illustrated Sunday newspaper,
iv glvin ' a limit GkaD* Miutci.B each day
the k, ivest list of words made b. using the
iters contained in “'T-U-K N-K-W
1-O-K-K s-T-A-lt" no more times in any
I one word than it is found In The Mo* York
i star. Webster's Dictionary to be considered
• authority. Two Good Watches ulrst * lass
ei' keeper*i will be given daily for second
i 1 third best lists, and many other valuable
i m wards Inclu ling Dinner Sets, Tea bets. China
. su rling silverware etc., etc., In order of mer
, ■ This educational contest Is being given to
I . Itertise and introduce tills successful weekly
new homes, arid all prizes will be awarded
rnptlv without partiality. Twelve "-cent
j lumps must be in lust'd for thirteen weeks
' ti i„ I subscript ion with full particulars and list
| ■ i over din valuable rewards. Cou'est opens
: i ml awards commence Monday, Jun< .Itli. and
!' loo! Monday, Augifc-l ilst lHUU Your list run
i neb us any day bet ween these date and will
elve the award to which It may be entitled
i that tiav. and your name will l e printed in
following bslii or T»B Ml* VoKK STAB.
i> ly one list esn be entered by the -aine per
« : l’rizes are on exhibition at Tiie Htaii’b
'iness offices. I'eraons soeurlug bicycles
have choice ol Lutle'l, Gentlemen's or
i : mm model) color oi size desired
fall oi addri S.s Dejd. "IT THE NEW Yulis
• i ut i3i', IV. iwth direct. New York City.
( Al'T WILMA M ASI'tJH CIIAMLK.fi
focgrtssn.nn from New York. Is the presldt ut
of the New Yohk scan. which is giving aw»T
i OUTYi Of.1.Alt IUCYCLK dally, as olfcr
■ ■; by their advertisement in another column
Ion. An J 1 ■» M. C , Col Asa Dird
.rdnir District Attorney of New York, ez
vernof llogg, of Texas, and Col. Kred Krlgrl
i » Y ■ k. are siuoug tie' well known aioitt
in their Hoard ol Directors.
J. NIGHTINGALE,
loop orrr. • i ten.
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NCRViTA MEDICAL CO
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k. t. COLLEY.
FIRST GANK DF LOO? CITY.
Gsnsra! Banking Business Transacted.
Paid up Capital Stock $20,000
CottEsrosDB.NTs: Seaboard National Hank, New Y irk City, N. Y.,Omfk*
National Bank, Ououlia, Nebraska
W. H. BOECKNEIl,
MGrahjant
Tailor.
A trial solicited, Fit guaranteed,
Clothes cleaned and pressed on
short notice.
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DEALER IN
FARM MACHINERY,
L»W «
\t # full liue of Wagons, buggies, Implements,
Hsrdwartfl i'tn>c»«, and Furniture I cun nuke you price*
on sn orgiB. isn<>, or sewing machine that will •
that it wiB t pa\ to «1*,»t wi . tnv
('all a
1 and eliifeU related
awa\ for t
don't forg<
have sires
Christman
get } our eh
sec me h
t»lr tod to furuUh a Inr
*sjws lullv it) the furnatim
hile in) st«k is complete
\ uUfl lie*j*
aim
line
1
vines von
o r t-.ni l
i city aud
a use and
ut of his
'otne aud
t ,n
T. M. it.JED.