Uoaal Daws. O. G. Hanteh of Rockville, was in the city lust Friday. J. D. Depew is quite an expert with the paint brush. W. H. Conger made a (lying trip to Omaha, last week. G. II Scott has a oeat little cottage in Loup City for rent. Dr• L. I. Bogen, of Ashton was a pleasant caller at this office Wednesday. Mr. F. M. Henry moved Into the Mr*. Smith house on the hill, last Wednes day You can save money by grinding your feed. —Fine feed grinders for sale at T. M Reeds. Mrs. Hall of Grand Island is here vis iting her friend*. Mrs. K. E. Ditto and Mrs H W Pedier. L'on. W M Smelser of Rockville, was in the city Tuegday night. He was at tending Mason'c lodge. Fred Sehneiderite of the east side, made this office a pleanant call the small end of last week. G. F. Hall, father of Mrs. Gasteyer returned from Hopewell, Mexico where be has mining interests. Fred Schodt of the west side, has sold bis farm and left for Keyapaha county yesterday to look up a new locaution. Are you needing any thing in the furniture line? If so call at T. M Reed’s John Greenhalgh of the west side, passed through town last Friday on his way to North Loup He returned Monday. Fur and plush robes of the best quality and at way down prices at Owens’. Don’t forget to read G. II Morgan’s new ad in this issue and then follow the crowd to his store and buy your Christmas presents. John Goldsworthy came home last Saturday and will remain during the winter with his family. II" has been for several months past in Colorado. The Royal Highlanders had a com plete success of their d inee Thanksgiv ing night They made a net profit of $2200. May their shadows continue to increase Susan.—The pimples, sores and black heads are danger signals. Take Rocky Mountain Tea, you’ll glv* a farewell re ception to your troubles. 35c. Ask your druggist. Mrs. T. M. Reed, who has been so se riously ill at Oshkosh. Wis, during the past three weeks, reurund hotre last Friday. She stood the trip quite well although so weak that she could only sit up a part of the time; Puts gray matter in your head. Brings a rosy glow to faded cheeks. Restores vim, vigor, mental and physi cal happiness. That’s what Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35c. Ask your druggist. James Rentfrow has just completed another addition to his house and now has a dwelling 45x54 on the ground. Mr. Rentfrow Is making very substantial improvement* and has one of the finest farm homes in the county Ye Junior editor and wife entertain ed some of their relatives at dinner last Sanday. Grandma Gibson, Mrs. W, T Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. S, E. Callaway and Fay, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tay lor assisted us in getting away with a quantity of Reynolds' best oysters Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baillie, and Geo. E. Ben scholer and wife ate Thanksgiving turkey at the home of Mr. and Mrs, JamesGouley, in Custer oouuty last Thursday. To say that they were served with an elegant dinner would be putting It mild. The day was very pleasant and we enjoyed both the drive and visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Balliio of Westerville was also present. Those Indebted to the Northwest ern are respectfully asked to call and settle their accounts. We are in need of money for the purpose of meeting past due accounts. It will be necessary for us to settle these account* both from presure of creditors and because the paper will be run under the manage ment of ye senior editor, after the First of the year. VV’e want to get these ae counts straightened out before the dis solution of partnership. Please call and let us have settlement within the next JO days --- A Woman n Awful Peril. "There is only one chance to savt jour life and that is through an opera tion” were the startling words heard by Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Elmo Ridge, WIs , from her doctor after he had vainly tried to cure her of a frightful case ol stomach trouble and yellow jaundice Gall stones had formed and she con stantly grew worse. Then she began tc use Electric Bitters which wholly ctirei her. It’s a wonderful Stomach, Livei and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia I oss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50 ctr Guaranteed, For sale by Odeudah Bros. Pood Changed To FoIhod Putrefying food in the intestines pro cuces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. King's New Life Pills expel the poisons from clogged bowels, gently essliy but surely, curing Constipation, Biliousness, Sit k Headache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel trcubler. Only 25c at Odeudabl Bros, v Ed. llolmMnf Rockville, »'« in the city Saturday. Take In the m isquerade ball the 13, the tir»t of the season. The Farmers Institute was with us yesterday ami today. Mrs G H. Gibson was on the sick lists part of this week. David Doner of Washington twp., whs at the bub Tuesday. Milt Rentfrow of Austin, was doing business at the hub yesterday. Ilenry Dolling received a new in voice of foot wear this week A little Hurry of snow last Wednes day was the first of the season. Ed. Draper was in the city Friday somewhat the worse for rheumatism. Mr and M s Isaac Bullock of near Rockville, were at the county seat Wed nesday. Horse blankets of all grades and at lowest prices at Owen’s harness shop. A. J. B. Fairbaira and E. G. Paige of Rockville twp., was in the city Sat urday. Dr. Morrow went to Lincoln a few days ago. W e understand he intends moving there. L. J Bechthold, Paul Johansen and Walter White took a spin on the Wood men goat Tuesday night. Go to Frank Dennis when von want the very best grade of flour. Lincoln Thompson was in the city Saturday and ordered a set of dance biils fur a dance at Rockville on the 13, lust. Peter Hehnke. Clause Herring and Mr. Hedricks will leave in a short time for the sand hills to look up a cattle ranch. W. I*. Reed has dug a trench to drain the. water from the back end of his liyerv lots. Walter is all the time im proving. G H, .Scott and wife returned from an extended visit to Oklahoma, where they have been to visit their son J. R. and family. He reports a pleasant trip. Mr. Eaton, one of the gentlemen who lately purcliesed the St. Elmo livery barn, has rented the tenement bouse of Mrs.S, G. Taylor, and has moved there in. Used by the ladies of fashion all over the world. It's without doubt the great est beautifier eyer ofl'ered the Ameri can women. 35c. Made only by Madi son Medicine Co. Aik your druggist. The Royal Neighbors will give a public dance at the hall on Christmas eva, Dec., 24. Good music, good order and good people. Come every body and enjoy yourselves. Tickets will be 50 cents. R D. Hendrickson had the misfor tune to get two of his lingers broke while operating a shredder last Monday morning. Dr. Jones was called and dressed them We understand Mr. Hendrickson suffered very much since the accident. G. M. Kearns of the east side will shortly sell out and go to the Klondyke. The Mystic Legion gave a supper last Monday night after lodge. The occa sion was the initiating of several new members into their lodge The Woodmen elected the following officers Tuesday night. Ira Foster, V. O; Milo Gilbert, W. A; J. I. Depew, Banker; G, II. Gibson, Clerk, re-tor Rowe, Escort; E, Rentfrow, Watchman; J. Burnett, Sentry; W. J Fisher, Trus tee; and J. D. Depew, Chief Forester. The new addition on the north of the M. E. Parsonage is completed. This enterprise is due to the extra efl'orts of the Ladies Aid society. This society sureiv deserves credit. This is the second addition they have built in the last two years. The bovs, (and the gals) had a big dance in the new bouse of Weslev Mc Combs of the south side last Friday night, and Peter Rowe the Moor man ager, declared that lie believes the peo ple in that neighborhood cau have more fun to the square inch than any place ou earth. The ladies of the Baptist Society will give a supper to be followed by a sofa pillow sale. Sofa pillows in elegant designs have been received which will be offered for sale. Supper will be served from 6 p. m. to 10p, m. The entertainment will be held'at society hall on the evening of Dee I t. All are invited. Come and have a good time —Committee. About five years ago I was troubled with catarrh of the lower bowels," says 0. T. Chisholm, 4Si Dearborn Ave., Chicago, and although 1 consulted sev eral eminent physicians who prescribed for me, I found their remedies tailed to in any way relieve me, and the trouble almost became chronic. After suffer ing several months, I one day conclud ed to try Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ami 1 beg to assure you that I was most agreeably surprised to Hnd after taking two doses of the remedy that I was completely relieved of the disease that had cost me so much trouble and annoyance I am thankful to say that I have not antlered from it since." For sale by Cdendahl ; Bros ASHTON «; I.HAVINGA K. O. Taylor. Is rvporeJ visiting the state i'apitol tills W Celt Miss Lenttie Davis of Grand Island 4icb is visiting with liar sister Mrs. C. II. Car, elliotis. The Woodmen entertainment amt sociable given here last week tty the Ashton camp wits the "hummer" entertainment of the tuitr Tite hall was jammed, standing room being ai a premium. Tits entertainment by Ashton ametuers was as bright an affair as seen here for years: ami that oyster supper and dance. "Oh Boys, come again and be quirk about it " is enough said in ali, it was the was the best and brightest affair of t ho year anil a big affair a l around. The sad .imews of Mrs. Emma Hein, wife of Hence Hein reached us to-day. (Wednesday.» Mrs. mens' death is reported to have taken place Monday at I p. m . caused by scarlet fever. The It. H. Corcellious store front and butch er Kstaeks meat market are being treated to a coat of lead and oil by the Asiitou painter. Frank Jtzcwski will occupy the rear rooms of his building as a residence in the future. Frank Stattka lias his shoe shop in tin Watelewski house. You would'nt know it if 1 did'nt tell you as Frank don't advertise. A regulation size big. bouncing baby girl came to stay with the Galczewski family last Sunday, a. tit. The smile that smoied on Stanley's face after the event caused much joy and hippiuess to all concerned, and thoss cigars and Feva.-Oh my hoys. I'm set ent tip all around, "Marching through Ashton A song of Ash ton, in Polish, composed by Mike Mendyk to the tune of • Georgle" was published in one of the Polish Weeklies last weak and is reported a hummer. Every business man in Ashton is mentioned in it and now Hot Time' and 'Cen tral give me Heaven'aln’t in it as far us Ash ton is concerned. BOB.' ALFALFA SLLD. Owing to the scarcity of new seed there will no doubt be an advance in price as seeding: time approaches. I have an option on a lot of seed, good until December 20tb. after Which time 1 can not make prices only as trie mar kets make them. Samples add prices now on hand. Come in and place your orders before Dec., 20. Respect ulh yours. E. s. Mavhi kst The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chumborlein's Pain Balm and bound to the affected parts is superior to any piaster. When troubled with latne back i or pains in rhe side or chest, give it a •trial and you are certain to be more | than pleased with the prompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One application gives re lief. For sale by Odendabl Bros. Suvutl Ills Life “1 wish to say that I fee! 1 owe my life to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.” w-itcs j II. C. Crestcnson of Ilayflelc,, Minn. ‘For three years 1 was troubled with ! dyspepsia so that I could hold nothing on my stomach Many times I would be unable to retain a morsel of food. Finally j was confined to my bid Dot tors said 1 eoald not live. I read one of your advertisements on Kodol Dys pepsia Cure ami thought it fit my case and commenced its use. I began to improve fiom the first bottle. Now 1 am cured and recommend it to all'’ 1 Digests your food. Cures all stomach | troubles. Odendahl Bros, * * * Of Heuefit To You D S. Mitch-ll, Fulford, Md. ‘dMir ing a long illness I was troubled with | bed sores, was advised to try DeWitl's j Witch Uuz°l>alve and did so with won derful results. I was perfectly cured It is the best salve on ti e market ” Sure cure for piles, sores, burns. Beware of counterfeits. Odendahl Br . —-♦ ♦ SAW DKAT H NLA It “Itoften mad - my heart ache,” w rites I,. C. Overstreet, of Elgin. Term., - to licar my wife cough until it seemed her weak and sore lungs would collapse. Good doctors said she w as so far gone with Consumption that no medicine on earth could save her life." It's abso j lutely guaranteed for Coughs, ('olds, I Bronchitis, Asthma and all Throat and Lung diseases. 50c and 81.00 at Oden dahl Bros. Trial bottles free. —-- -- ♦ 0 ♦ An Kvungellai'g story. "I suffered for years with a bronchial or lung trouble and tried various reme dies but did not obtain permanent re lief until I commenced using One Min ute Cough Cure,” writes Rev. James Ktrkman, evangelist of Belle lliver, 111. "I have no hesitation in recommend ing it to all sufferers from maladies of this kind.” One Minute Cough t'ure affords immediate relief for coughs colds and all kinds of throat and lung troubles. For croup it is tmeijualed Absolutely safe. Very pleasant to take, never fails and is reallv a favorite with the children. They like it. Odendahl Bros. ♦ • - — lit u To Cur** Croup Mr R Gray, who lives mvir Amenta, Duchess eounty, X. A', say*: ‘-Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine I have ever used. It is a tine children's remedy for croup and never fail? to cure.” When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the eroupy cougii lias developed, it will prevent the attack. This should bo borne in mind and a bottle of the (lough Remedy kept at hand ready for instant use as soon as there symptoms appear Fcr sale by Odendahl Bios. If you would have an appetite 1 iU * a biaranda relish for your meals t ko Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab l'd, They correct disorders of the ! stomach and regulate the liver and b iweis. Price, 25 cents. Samples free, ' at Odendahl Bros. II «*»t I! h :«tid lltmity . A poor completion Is usually the re s ilt of h torpid tivsr or Irregular ao .tlonofthi li vc*U. Unless nature's re fuse I- cun- I oil It will surelv cause i u| an' blood, Pimples. boils and other eruption* follow* This is na tun's m : ho I of I browing . IT the pois 0 i liieh the ho'Vi Is faiic ! to remove. Ii -Wifi’s Utile hanils who have used (dti imh riain's (hough Remc do f >r <*olds .and la grippe during the past few virs, to our Woo v ledge, not a single case hus resulted in pneumonia Thus Wiiittbld A. Co. ‘2-10 Wibtsli ov 1‘titie, Chicago, nnc of the mn*t promi nent ti tail druggists lu that city, in speaking of this, say*: *‘\Ve recorn tuend < ’hamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe in many eases, as it not ouly giyes prompt and complete recov ery, but also counteracts any tendency of l.a grippe to result in pneumonia " For sale in- () lend h! Bros. untiuL ot rr.Kt t.ooo hakuain All our farmer readers stionld take ail vantage of tiie unprecedented clubbing offer we ibis year make, whim iucludes with this paper The Iowa Homestead, its special Farmers' Institute Editions and The Poultry Farmer These three publi cations are the best of their class and a ho i' l be in every farm home. To them ive add, tor local, county and general news ' our own paper, and it ake the price of the tour one yearanly t.to, Kevor beforo was so touch superior r tiling matter offered for sn small an amount of money. The three papers named, which we dob with our ‘ w n, are well known throughout the West , and commend themselves to the reader’s favorable attention upon mere mention The Homestead is the great agricultural and live stock paper of the West: The 1 ou'li y Farmer is tlie most practical poult v paper tor the farmer, while The Special Fanners' institute Editions are the most practical publications for the promotion of good farming ever published. Take ad vantage of this great otter, as it will hold g od tor a short time only. Samples of the-e papers may be examined by railing at this office. ♦ • • No one can reasonably hope f ir good health unless his howls move once each day. When this j. u u attended to. dis orders of tli" stomach arise, biliousness, headache, dy spt-| -ia and pi es soon fol low, If you wish to avoid these ail ments keep vour bowels regular by tak ing Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when required. They are so easy to take and mild and gentle in ef fect. For sale by Odendahl Bros. I ~H Baking Powder _ Makes the bread more healthful. Safeguards the food against alum. Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL BAKINS POwOFR CO., nr* YORK. TAKEN UP: By ilie undersigned, on ray farm, 0 mdes south of Loup <'ity, on the west side of the river. A red barrow hog, weight about 200 lbs. Cun" to my place about, MO days ago. Owner will ph ase come forward, prove property, pay charge* and take the animal, Wll.I.lA.U L’iikistf.n THE ONLY ROLLED WHEAT With ALL THE CLUTCH IN, AND ALL THC indigestible WOODY riBHC OUT Recommended f>>r Children and \ Invalid* where delicacy and i bwurtkluur ul arc requued | At all Reliable Grocers IN 2 LB. PACKAGES. NEVER SOLO IN BULK — --- Don t Be Fooledi lake the genuine, original ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA Made only by Madison Medi cine Co., Madison, Wls. It keeps you well. Our trade murk cut on each package. 1‘rice, .15 cents. Never sold in bulk. Accept no substl u»6o*eo«»in>.«»i tut*. Ask your diuggiat. A. S- MAIN. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON I.OL'r CITY, N 1 BRASH A OFFICE.-One door we.t of Odendahl's Drug Store DR L I BOGEN, (of Omaha.) PHYSICIAN and SURGEON lla located in ASHTON - NKBRASH A. ARE YOU DEAF? ANY HEAD NOISES? ALL CASES OF DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE by our new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: Baltimorf., Md., March 30, 1501. Gmtltmen —- Ticino: entirety cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my case, to he used at your discretion. About five years ago my right car began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing in this ear entirely. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three months, wilhout any success, consulted a num ber of physicians, among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who told me that only an operation could help me. and even that only temporarily, that the head noises would then cease, but the hearing in the affected car would lie lost forever. I then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treat ment. After I had used it only a few days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and to-day. after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear lias been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remaiti Very truly yours. F. A. W'KRMAN, 730 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Our treatment- dors not interfere with your usual occupation. , "J YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME *'*«?"“ INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Greatest in the State A this is the greatest retailing place in the state , is logically best able to gi\ <* lowest prices. It's mying power places it as lear the actual producers is any store in the land. Many people coinpre lend the great retailing lower of the store. Others rlo not. Those ignorant of it will have a good oppor tunity to profitably observe the force of its methods. Never such a promising holiday season before us and never greater enthusiasm among head people to bring to a central point the result of intelligent buy ing-cnergv. You must visit the store if possible. The store penman cannot tell you of half the wonders that are here for you in the way of MON i;V-SA VIN(i 31 KUCIIANIDIHK. If you cannot come, we’ll do our best to accom modate you through our Mail Order department. Wo ve pleased others, why not you? W J. FISHER, Attorney at Law and Notary Public, Will Defend In Foreclosure Case* AI.SO DO A General Fleal Estate Business. Offlt'e in Nobthwastakh Building, I.OITP CITY, - • NKHKAaKA. R. J. NIGHTINGALE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, LOUP OITT. I i NBa. Sold by T. 11. ELSXEK, 1 oupCity, Neb Coffees ‘Coated" with stale eggs, glue and other things are not lit to drink. lion Coffee I is pure, uncositcd I colli <• fresh, strong, / well flavored. Th«packot'eln* ► ' • uniform (|uuitly ' Udii irtsaliiitea, I I A CA r ILK Foil SALE. 45 trows at §27 5 ) per lieacf, 17 cows with (ihIvcs 1 y side .it §:!5 0 ) per head, 81 spring rih'S at §12 51) per load. • .'all oil or Address Faiiley Bros. Marquette, Ntb tv As re I > SKvKUM, PK-tSONS OP Oil Ara<”) Eit and giMid reputation in each state (one in this county required) lo rep. resent and advertise old established weal thy business house of solid financial stand ing. salary ♦ Is Oil weekly with expenses additional, nil payable in cash each Wed nesday direct I rout head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. Refer ences, Knelose self ad dressed stamped en velope Manager, :iltl Caxton Building, Chicago. seplliitlw A SNAP. 80 acres of well improved Merrick County land, well located and free from debts. Will trade for g >o.| Sherman County land. <’.i 1 i on or address, \V .1 Kisiikk. Loup f'11v. N'ebr. PUBLIC LAND LEASING. The following described lands In Sherman County will be offered for lease at public auction at Loup City, Nebraska, on Wednesday December, 18, 1901, at counlv treasurer's ofllee, beginning at 2 p in . and continuing until all r f said 1 inds haye beeu offered. Tearms of leasing and appraised va’ue may be had on application to this ofllee or to eouuty treasurers; any of these laud* that have been declared va cant bv B >ard of educational lands ami funds mat be redeemed if delinquen cies and costs are paid before land is 1 -a>e I at aucl!f>! . N K 1 -I and N 1 2 X W an 1 8E X \V and Lots 1 2-3 4 5 (i 7 10-13 13, n. (Do. D. Foi.lmkr,