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The Northwestern ^rrrzz. . :?..■■■ .. miil:. — »iH PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT THE COUNTY BEAT. 0150. E. BKNSOHOTKK, l Editor* and OEO. H. GIBSON, | Publisher* TERMS:—41.no per tear, ip paid in advance Entered at the Loup City Poatofflce for tran s mission through the malls as second class matter. SOME POLITICAL HISTORY OF NHKKM.tN COUNTY. For many months past the Senior editor of this paper has thought that in justice to the republican organiza tion of this county, it would be proper and fitting to rehash n good portion of the old political history in order to show that the stories cir culated by the opposition are, in the majority of cases, false and utterly without foundation, and that their pernicious efforts to connect the re publican workers of to-day with what they term wrong doing in the management of county affairs, are uncalled for and unjustifiable to say the least. Our final determination to enter upon this subject matter has been brought about by the state ments and charges made by the last issue of the Sbertnan County Times. We realize first of all that we, as editor aod proprietor of he only outspoken Republican newspaper in Sherman county, that it is our duty to defend its principles and to show by honest argument that its record is not near so bad as the leaders of the opposition would have the peo ple believe. Second; it is a fact that our coun ty is fast becomirg settled with a new class of citizens who should know the truth about these matters, if they are to be spoken of at all. We acknowledge that as those are incidents long gone by that there is little good in dealing with them now, but as the blame for all the ills of the past are being constantly heaped upon the republican party, we take the position that those acquisitions should be met with a statement of facts. We waDt to say in the opening, that with nothing but friendly feel ing toward E. A. Brown, the Times editor, we engage in this worn. We will state facts $s we know them to exist and challenge him or any of his advisors to the contrary not-with atanding. To make a long story short, we r~ will come right down to the time 1880, when 0. W. Gibson was depu ty treasurer and when $20,000 of the county's money went down with the failure of the Sherman County Bank. Prior to this time, and for some time after let it be understood, there were no party politics in Sher man county. There was, at lhat time however, a republican conven tion called but in their nominations they selected men on the ticket of several different political persua sions. These nominations were met by a strong opposition, which called another convention under the uame of “Farmers and Taxpayers. " In the latter convention «J. iv. rearson was nominated and elected county treas urer and 0. W. Gibson was his deputj. Both the present editors of this paper, the Nightingales and other men of different political be liefs, now residents of this county, were ardent supporters of Mr. Pear son. So far as local matters were ^ concerned »t that time, none of us cared a whit for party. YVe all seem ed to be striving after the men who, in our judgment, would look well to the best interest of the county. At this time we were young in newspaper work and experience ,and just began to take an active part in local government. To our best reco lection Brown, at that time, was not able to sprout a mustache. YYrell, as we stated before, Mr. Pearson was elected. He served the county well and faithfully up to the time the Bank in question failed. It might be said that ire used poor judg ment iu placing so large a sum of money in such a weak concern, but the stability of the Bank was not re alized at that time and not only was this vast sura lost, but all that Mr. Pearson had on earth went with it, for be it said to hts credit and honor, he turned over every dollar of his property even to the rcof over the head of his wife and babes, to his Y j bondsmen to reimburse, as far ns possible, the countv for money be h id been so cruelly robbed of. Mr. Pearson was before tbis a well to do man, and while we cannot say just bow much property lie bad, we do know that it was no small amount. It is enough to say that he and his good wife signed away their all, and although advanced in years lie was compelled to begin life anew And this is what the Tunes editor charges up to the republican party, and by sneering insinuations, intimat's fraud and wilful stealing of county funds. For shatne. Another a.isolate proof of Mr. Pearson’s honest intentions is the fact that in 1890 lie was nominated by the democratic party as candi date for sheriff and he received 52 votes more than the figures of the lowest candidate in opposition to tin* populist ticket. These are the items I that the Times Independent fail in variably to mention. If Mr. Brown was honest in his statements, why didn't he go after Mr. Pearson when lie was making this last race for a county office. Not a sylaHle did he utter, and what is more he would bt afraid to make any direct charges, knowing the circumstances as te does. C. W. Gibson, sc on to lie deputy in the clerks oiliee, was at that time deputy county treasurer. When the treasurers door was locked against Mr. Pearson it soon became appar ent that a treasurers statement would have to be made out before a settlement could be made with the bondsmen and Mr. Gibson was called upon for that purpose. He prompt ly made out an accurate statement and gave whatever assistance he could in the matter. We know tLi; to be a fact, as we attended the Board of supervisors meeting from day to day and took special note of it for the presH. (To be continued.) P. S.—Before wo hare closed this subject we rather think Mr. Brown will wish he hadn’t said it. Some perplexing incidents have occured in later years. The Omaha Bee comes out with an article in which it intimates that state treasurer Stuefer has goue wrong in the matter of the purchase by the state ot the Burt county bonds. The Bee charges that Stue fer furnished an irrisponsiblo broker with money out of the school funds to purchase the bonds, thereby enab ling said broker to realize the hand some sum of $:>,200 for the sale of the bonds. If this be so the Bee’s position in the matter is right as no officer should he allowed to speculate with public funds. But before pass ing judgement a9 to the truth of the charge we shall waile for further evidence. There is no doubt but wtiat, the republican press of the state will be as quick to seusure the wrong doings of our present state tieasurer as they were when it was known that Bartley went wrong. “Whom the Gods wish to destroy they first make mad,” is an old proverb, and if the old saw holds good there will be several fellows in this community surprised in the fu ture. FARMERS INSTITUTE. THURSDAY DECEMBER STH. 1:80 I*. M. Address of welcome, by John W. Long. Response, Dr. A. T. Peters. Purpose of the Institute, by E. V. Enroll. Local paper, Live stock interests of Sher man county, by R. D.H endriekson. Annual Diseases, by Dr. A. T. Peters. 7:30 P.M. Music. Fruit growing. Local, by E. T. Peters. Agricultural Education, E. V. Forell. Question box. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 10:00A.M. The C.ruin to grow In Sherman county. Local W M. Hickman. Forage crops, by 1’rof. T. L. Lyon. 2:00 P. M. Care and Management of Poultry by M. F. Greely. Discussion. Cooking ehenp and Nutr c:ous foods, by Mrs. D. Laws. 7:30 P. M Music. Local Paper. Winter wheat in Nebraska A. P Culley, Household Sari ation and 1 o ne comforts bv Bertha D. Laws. Same advantages or the farm home, M F. Greel.v. CATTLE fob hale. 45 cowl per head, 17 cows gvith calves l v side at 8o5 0 • per head, 31 spring calves at $1-’ 50 per head. Cali on or Address Farlky Bros. Mu'qiett', N<b. A SNAP. 80 acres <f well Improved derrick Countt land, well locuteri an I free from debts "'ll trade for good Sbermsr County land Call on or add ess, \Y d Fisher. Loup <lily. X* hr. MOCK VI CMC RCMHLINGN. Mrs. Carl Trefftr arilvsd home Wednesday night fri tn a fortnights visit at lllair. W M. ftnelscr drove to Ashton Wednesday evening is turning Thursday. Ciias. S. Wilson ratted it to Hoelus Friday morning on business. Tb* Free dance given Friday evening at the Woodmen Hall hj Mr. and Mrs A IT. Wil son, was largely attended. The young rouple were the recipe nts of many nice and useful presents from their legion of friends, Mr Dan Ilushausen paid Grand Island a vis it Tuesday. C W Fletcher of Boelus, was in our city Monday on business. Fred Duukerof Ashton, was a caller Toes day. Rev. C. F. Craves of Shelton. U to hold church services at the school house in our burg at; ;m Sunday evening Nov., 21. Let every body turn out and help to fill the house. S. ll. liranncotub moved, last week, into the property be recently purchased of A. 3. B. Fairbairn in the south part of town. A. H. Fletcher sent u car of porkers to South Omaha Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs. Oscar Iturmun of Boelus. spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Isaacson. (Jeo. Moses, one of our old townsmen, is site tiding this week v ith friends in our midst. ■%'. No. Me/’ CLEAR CREEK ITEMS Mrs. Cranscn, Mother of Mrs, A. II. Mead Is quite sick. A. F Kuhn is losing cattle. Five died with some unknown disease. Mrs. Lubs is homo from the Island where she has been reeeiving mcdleal treatment (or an abces:-. In the stomach. Mrs. W. Heapy and daughter are visiting in Canada. They will be home about Tbauks giv iug flay. The Draper school is closed on account of a smallpox scare. < Toman and Miller have pooled issups and will travel with a combined show consisting of ii magic lantern and a phonograph. Her liaugh of Hazard, will farm the Toman place next season. ItlGiOUDKK. Krliable an«l Uentli* * Apill’a a pUI,” says the g»w. But there are pills and pills. You want a pill which is certain, thorough ami gen tle. Musn’t gripe. DeWItt's Little Early IPs err. till tbe bill. Purely vege lab'e. Do not force but assist the bow eis to act Strengthen and invigorate Scnail and < h y to take. Oilendabl Bros. If is was announced bv the prop <r authorities that a ‘•Hankers Con-1 fer< uce" would convene ou a certain! date at a ceitain place, all the rep n ent,alive bankers would uo doubt bo present. Of course they would. It would be to their interest to be present. If a conclave of "Organ ized Labor" was announced, radroads would make rates, hotel services would be extended, and men, women and children would come from everv part of the land to consider questions of interest to themselves Now Unorganized Labor will have its fete day. A Farmers’ Institute will be iteld in Loup City, on Thurs day and Friday, December 5th and mil, 1901. No farmer or stock rais cr can iktford to absent themselves from these meetings Lay aside vour prejudice against the “Book Farmer," for he is long (lend. The practical man is the only one who «an win in this day and he is the ntilv one allowed on tho institute platform. Do you doubt this?, then come to the institute filled wiih piactical questions and thus puzzle the “The orist” of whom you may have dream ed Why should the farmer be the only man to deny himself the pleas ore as well us the privilege of meet ing with those of similar occupation, lie cat.not all >rii to do so, Vour neighbor may learn something from your experience, and you may learn something 'mid his. While you ar** putting aside some of your preju dice, disper se with some of that con ceit also, and come to learn as well ns teach PUBLIC LAND LEASING. The following described lands in Sherman County will be offered for lease at public auction at Lonp City. Xtbrask*, on Wednesday December. 1H, 19)1, at countv treasurer's office, beginning at 2 p. m , and continuing until all of s lid lands have been offered Team)-'- of leasing and appraised value may b" bad on application to this office or to county treasurers; any of these lands that have been declared va cant bv Hoard of educational lands and funds may b“ it deemed if delinquen ci>'- and costs are paid b'‘fore land is 1 i -cd a* auction. XE 1 I -nd X 12 NW an» $E NW anil Lots 1 Ml i r> (i 7 PI-13 18 n. Gko D K.m uiK;t, Commissioner' Pub Lands and B! a*. A/fat "I in the coffee bin—not ■ a pleasant thought, I yet when coffees are I kept open in bulk who I knows what different I "things” come climb* I ing and floating in ? I if Lion Coffee | 0 put up in sealed packages insures I a cleanliness, uniform quality, I 3 freshness and delicious flavor. I CALL AND SEE OUR STOVE pipe, tinware, HARDWARE and FURNITURE. 1 am prepared to make hydraulic or casing wells and «« Til 1'ianos, Organ viewing Machines, Washing Machines, and Threshing Machines. T- Nl- REFO, Loup City, Neb. Mailorn Snrgery Nurpaused "While suffering from a bad ease of piles I consulted a physician who ad vised me to try a box of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.'says G. F. Carter, Atlanta, Ga. "I procured a box and was entirely cured. DeWitt’s Witch Ilozttl Salve is a splendid cure for piles, giving relief instantly, and I heartily recommend it to all sufferers.’' Sur gery is unnecessary to cure pile*. De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve will cure an* case. t uts, burns bruises and all other wounds are also quickly cured by if. Beware of counterfeits—Odenduhl Bros. A i»reut Meulctnr. “I hive used Chamberlain** Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem'dy anti find it to be a great medicine,’’ says Mr. E, S. I’hipps. of Potcau, Ark. "It cur «d moof bloody tins I cannot speak too highly of it,” This remedy always wins the good opinion, If not praise, of those who use it. The quick cures which it effects even in the most severe cases make it a favorite everywhere. For sale by Odenduhl Bros The Children’s Friend. You’ll have a cold this winter. May be you have one now Your children will suffer too. For coughs, croup, bronchitis, grip and other complaints One Minute (Jougu Cure never fails. Acts promptly, it is very pleasant to the taste and perfectly harmless. C. B. George, Winchester, Ky., writes.‘‘Our little girl was attacked with croup late one night and was so hoarse she could hardly speak. We gave her a few doses of One Minute Cough Cure. It reliev ed her immediately and she went to sleep. When she awoke next morning she had tto signs of hoarseness or croup. Odendabl Bros. Astounding Discovery From Coopervllle, Mich , comes word of a wonderful discovery of a pleasant ta. ling liquid that when used before re tiring by any one troubled with a bail cough alwat s ensures a good nights rest. • Jt will soon cure the cough too." writes Mrs S. Aiaielburger. "for three generations of our family have used Dr. King’s New Discovery forConsutnp tion ami never found Its equal for Coughs and Colds.” It's an unrivaled life-saver when used for desperate lung diseases. Guaranteed hollies 60s and 91 GO at O leiidahl Bros Tria' bottles free. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. W ANT E D—.SEVER AL PERSONS OK CHARACTER anil good reputation In earn state (one In this county required) to rep resent and advertise old established weal thy bustm ss house of solid financial stand ing. Salary iisai weekly with expenses additional, all payable In cash each Wed nesday direct from t he head offices. Horse and carriage furnished, when necissary. References. Enclose self addresaod lamped envelope. Manager, 318 Caxton Building, Chicago. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digest? what you eat* Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. This preparation contains all of the dlgestants and digests all kinds of food. It gives instant relief and never fails to cure. It allows you to eat all the food you want. The most sensitive 6tomachs can take it. Bv its use many thousands of dyspeptics have been cured after everything else failed. It prevents format ion of gas on the stom ach, relieving all distress after eating Dieting unnecessary. Pleasant to take. It can’t help but do you good Prepared only by F. O. Dp. Witt & Co., Ohica.T • 1’boll. bottle contains 214 times the 50c. size. Kor sale by ODKNDAHL DH09., * G. JJ. IVIQPGAN. I Jeweler and Qpticiap. Loup City, - - Neb. I A, P. CULLEY, A. P. CULLEY. President Cashier. FIRST SANK Of LOUP CITY. General Banking BusinessTransacted. Paid up Capital Stock $20,000. CORRESPONDENTS: Seaboard National Bank, New York City, IN. Y. Omaha National Bank, Omaha. Nebraska. •We afe Headquarters for WINDMILLS, PUMP, PIPES & FIXTURES Wo have every appliance tor making first class I • .. ; Drive or Hydraulic Wells and respectfully solicit your order. O.ir charges are reasor,ahle our prices are right. We have added a feed grinder t * our business and are prepared to do custom work or furnish ground feed at reasonable rates. Grind Saturday and Monday. WE REPAIR BINDERS AND HORSE POWERS AND GUARAN j TEE OUR WORK TOGHE SATISFACTION. LEWIS HALLER l I ,