< OR 11 * 1 HI ■ v r FUfiUSHED EVERY KHIBaY 4T THE COUNTY neat. URO. K> HKNsr iidTKK, K'lltnr ann PublUhar ri-AIDWAWi, Entered at the Loup C|lv PgstoIBce for tra, mlbNlon through the mail, as second claas mutter. AN OPEN LETTER. HY HEY. W R TJOUfiES. Ill jos'ice to ttjy friends, 1 deem it proper to make a statement; first, because many are the thoughts and questions that have arisen in tl.>> rninps and hearts i f the people ,nB tlie past seven years. Son,, have said that 1 did not light ha, enough. 1 told a number ms re..-, on was that I would rather bear tin burduti than to have it fall where it hel< nged. One M. !•, preacher. a Presiding Elder. I> \\\ Crane, er 1 tliat I was not a very good lawyer. etc. Well, my friends. 1 am not a lawyer, but a minister of Christ gospel, but they did have in the trial at Haven Chapel, Buffalo eour, tv, August ]3, 1805, a lawyer to di rect them. And now ih3 conspiracy rormed oven seven Mars ago, for' the purpose of injuring me, uas far succeeded in its efforts, to a felt tin extent at least. My hope us an M K preacher and usefulj.e blighted, uiv foini!y broken up at Cost or loss of n<.i less than $1),I and 1 was fore* In , ruel eireu e1 anei ■ ;ve i ,■, ||, in«■ and fau. which was as di .r to me as any pai ents iutni . cm r - s ! , t ;,< jh I do not expect to vindicate m self before my per-eiutors, n >r mi do I hope t i prevent the public Iron 1< ndiog an a > ive ear to the si der vv hi eh is I. apt ! up u me. 1 have bn a arreij/ned and summon before an ccc'easticd court lo :v swer char.ee* b iiigjit aguir.s1 sue. The elmi s e . v«- riot in i n it :i.. duced In am of the baity with i', i he :ii ; Is in which I have served, namely. Brewca >r, Ar idie, He; ant Hill or Sweetwater. Presiding Elder Hate, id West j Neb;;.ska Conference made full m vestigalion of the matter in qui tion,. and placed iu writing which I now hold, and he says it is begotten of the devil, and born of the evil desire of some wicked one and ought not j to militate, either against me or the good family, who done so much for me and the work, and I now hold certificates from these fields exhon orating me fmin the charges alleged. The trial was held before a colative of clerygtnen, August 1 I, 1895, at Haven Chapel, Buffalo county, Neb raska, The principal witnesses j were not members of any of the charges over which I had been pas tor. Neither were they residents, living within the bounds of my charge. This self constituted court, j holding legislative, judicial and ext- j cutive power, after great labor, j brought fourth their ipsioixit pro nouncing me guilty. I took the evi deuce and findings of that court to Judge W. L. Greene and his part ner Mr. Hosteler, of Kearney, Neb raska, and they said in the presence of live men, chosen by the people, not by my self, whose names L can give, that there was no cause for action, and asked me to put it in their hands for a test m distriil court, and that l had grounds upon winch l could bring a charge of blackmail and slander. One of their principal witnesses jas since died, and just before ‘death a confession was made before wi-j ncsst-s which now depose and say j that a great wrong was done m* | through themselves, which worki great injury to me and the ottn i pariy concerned. These parti, s Wero the father, step mother and Bister. After the death bed cm session, the other witnesses cane par j tcis of deceased and confess.j the other and asked forgiven. -. I i . cc'ircd sworn udidavits and dep ositions trmu reliable parties, »>m c rutl,.;li. s trom a be ut two hundred J.c .pic, among "bom are class lea , slew arts, doctors, busiiuss in. n uu.l laymen < f the church, certifying tbat my conduct had been that ■ I „ chrisdati nri.»i»t* ‘ w hile serving „ii tli. ir respective charges. Armed with these rebutlos t< : brought against me, i p dge from ex-Prcsid i i M isiin, lui) present Pres 1 r Ci »ne, that if I would m conference wPb them at Nebraska. October 1st, 1002, ' would go with me ’n tlie bishop 1 i 1 a hearing before the oonfer 11 1 I proceeded to that confer in"e ori the first day and gave my i d eis inlo the hands of Elder Crane on '.lie evening of Hie first day, and r named through every dajs session mdil the benediction, and tbe mil '< r was in ver mentioned. M\ desire was to clear rnystlf in «ii i filial "aj, t to myself, neither my ieiul.- which have so faithfully <> I by nom this hitler persecution, in sworn iitlidavits, depositions, < i lit itos, from bankers, which 1 m •• iiihig io i ti r foj inspection to 1 , c raMe coniiuittce of ladies . vi titleuien. m place them in the i •1 s of any responsible person in lonr town or community 1 will also ack tliern with written iustruiueiits, i j ■■ to tin ir geuuiuent »s and integrity. ii;i a forfeit which 1 will place in in Arcadia Bank to be drawn by 1 i- person li-eoverng any deception wli.ni ver in the documents submitted, i s - with reluctance I appeal to the jm >, but when a conference of miii i . s cannot lie reached, 1 assume nit right to defend the honor which crowns my statute, regardless of uny tine spun eliijuet, which may tuai tie any religious association T< o much sin is covered up iu such. 1 have been asked many times during the years 1 have been enduring this, if it it did not discourage me in Christ ianity. No, is my reply, but it strengthens me. All tbings work together tor good to them that love God, and l know I love God. Too many accusations have been brought against me the general public know to he false. HoW much of a story or charge proves itself false to raise a doubt iu the remainder of the story. 1 Lave lived among you people, not in a closet, biit openly and pub liealy. I dare my persecutors, and publicly, to bring a reliable person vsitb evidence of one of these charges. 1 have already said that I did not expect to vindicate my self in the eves of those bitter haters. Eider C. and Masttn told me in the presence of a called witness, they (these haters) would stoop to any thing to down me, and I am done asking, or expecting an) favor or justice at the bauds of West Neb raska Conference of the M. E. church, but ask kind friends to please inves tigate and allow me the right to sustaiu mv honor and reputation, h is enough to loose my honor and f nnilv. but please do not rob me of m, reputation, but pray f--r me and 1 assure \>u. you will find in- true and faithful to the end, G >d helping me iu Jesus name. Respectfully submitted. W. R. llotxjEs. The above letter from Rev. ! Hodges, of Lincoln, who is well 11; ,0wn to almost this entire cam !,nuuity,in answer to the charges ; whir i were prefeircd against him i N , n- seven years ag >, m ikes a pos i |tiv«; and clear statement as to his ; ooMlion IU the matter, and the dis position of the loaders in Hie West Nebraska Conference to ileal light!) aith p; yet, as lie states, lent turn encouragement, that he might ex peel to be exhou 'rated. Mr. Hodges „iu\ not have been guiltv of the otlen-e charged, but tlieic is one un g, as be stales, and as we have often uniierstu il, tint there were tliose, who would stoop t'» most, any thinj4 to down him, Mr. Hodges has all these tears withstood the tempest of acquisition and has held stead fast to the religious faith, and we j believe that it will revert to no good for church or community to cast a stone where bread is asked. OLE A K CHEEK NEWS Mrs. Henry Heck nml sister will go west in a few days to visit parents. The corn Shelters are in full blast and corn is selling for S3 cents per bushel. Albert Mend and Henry Deck arc toed i tig a ear loadof line steers for the market. Julia Howe, who is teaching school at the Draper school, is arranging to give a first class entertainment on Christmas eve. Miss Rowe lias given good satisfaction as a school teacher and the entertulniuent is looked to as a very j plaasnt occasion. Joseph Simmons is reported quite sick and the doctor was called is consultation Jas. Gray and Wes Heapy. Albert Mead and others arc b.ving corn to feed. Ukcokijku SWEKTWATKK. Threshing and corn husking have again been delayed by a heavy fall of snow. Mr and Mrs Chns Highland are contemplating a visit at 8t Louis during the holidays. Mary Cape lien has gone to attend school at the Orleans Seminary. The Sweetwater MilliingCo. rccieveda steel Hume which will be put in place this week. A box social was given at the Fairveiw school house, for the purpose of buying lamps. (10.50 was realized. Walter Newburg is picking corn for J. A. Swanson , and averaged 00 bushel per day for 3 days last week Mr Herman Wilke of this place, and Mis. Kretebma.ver of Saratorla, were married at Kearney Wednesday. Dee. >0. A Wedding dianer was given at the home of the bride, Sunday Dec. H. They will visit relatives at Omaha during holidays. The groom has been in our midst for several years and is highly respected by all. The bride is unknown by us. but it |s said by times who know her to be a woman of rare bus iness ability, and is well tl eight of in the com- I unity in which she lives. Vour reporter, with their many friends, wish them a happy and prosporoue* voyage on the sea of matrimony. MV i;\« I ! 1 IStiSI REW IOKK 1l.e followlm; art* from well known oijtiii h n o managers throughout Kim »• hon*. the company bus b' eu appearing Burlington, Kansas, Ort-111, 10th’ "My Uncle From New York" played our house hist night: good house, gooil company. pleasing specialties und gave entire siitisfui'tMm, FfBnger i: Mur ray, Managers "Midland "• McUune, Kansas Oct P I00-’ Edwin Pat terson's "My Uncle I ' m New York” Co., played my house tonight to capacity business. Comedy and specialties ilrsi class,- W. T. Highland. Manager Opera House. Augusta. Kansas, Oct. gj. 1W2.—This is to certify that Ediviu Paterson- "My Uncle From New York " Co. played my housi- to-night to a large audience w ho were thoroughly pleased. The comedy is very laughable and the ten .specialties introduced between acts and in the play Were excellent. You can safely guar antee your patrons sat infliction in every re spect.— M. Saunedrs. Managers This company will play a* the Loup Ciry Opera house. Thursday evening, December ?ft, under ilie auspices of the K. P. Lodge. KOCKVIM.F ITEMS Mr C. II. Whitman of Arcadia drove down and spent Thursday and Friday visiting his daughter here last week. Editor J' M. Erickson of the Dannebrog News was in our burg Friday. Koebert Walk® of Farwell droye throught town Thursday on his way to Kevenna. Adam Shuupp of Lincoln called on us no tween trains Friday afternoon. A lloone ef Loup city came down Thursday and rented Mr. Snielser's photo studio, and he informs us that he will make this his head quarters on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. The masquerade ball given here by Messrs Brammer and Thompson last Saturday even ing drew a large crowd and from all reports there surly was a “Hot time in the old town". For sale:-A six holed Sandwich corn sheller with a twelve horse .1. I. Case horse power 1150. cash takes the entire rig. Call or >vrite W. M. Smelser. llockvilie, Nebr. The sad news reached ns Friday that Mr. Elias Ogle died at his home in Austin Thursday morning Mr. Ogle is an old resident of this county and is respected and liked by all who knew t^im. All join us in ex tending to the be reaved family our heart felt sympathy. Sleighing is strictly in vouge uow since the fall of the beautiful last Sunday. This makes our farmers smile for it is of value to the crop of fall grain. ROCKVinnK MARKETS. Wheat .40 to 40: Oats .15 to.SO; Jtye2Sto30: Ear corn SB: Shelled corn 20: Eggs 22: Butter 17: Butter fat 20. HALF KATES TO LINCOLN. December Oil and 31 the Burlington Route will tell tickets from any point l.i Nebraska or South Dakota to Lin coln, Neb., and return at one fare for (be round trip Tickets good return ing until January 3, 1903. Ask the Bur lington Kg" |it. HALF KAl'K-> ID LINCOLN J Binary IS t » 21. 1993. On the above dates tlie Burlington will s ll ticker from any point in Nebraska to Lincoln and return, at one fare tor the round i rip Tickets good returning until Feb ruary 3 A-k (he Burlington agents. I / Awan&d Cold Medal p: ria f'xvtirW':* 1900. J Sold by 1'. H ELSNJSK, Loup City N»b Special Holiday JNotice, What we can do and what we can't do. We can't give you JO lbs. of sug ar for a dollar nor a shave for in ets. Hut we can givt you a and up. We uLo e rry Hoy’s cloth ing in all sizes. Our J^ongly Flats is equal to a £5.00' Slelson, which we will sell you for £3.00. Wei: indie the best line of foot wear ever brought to America. I i I f We also carry the best line of SHIRTS, COLLARS, AND CUFFS on the market to-day. Wo have now i-oeieverl our holiday neckwear, and latest patterns and up-to-date styles. Pavi says th? oas/estofa// v -i/s/i ■JID Ml w s We have also received a large stock of men’s 0 1 11 LIX K OF LADIES’ SWEATERS IS ALSO complete. They an- very stylish and appropriate. Call in and see them. \\ e nave something very neat which is called a smoking jacket, all six.es styles and prices. Com in and look over all these things and com pare In u .vi! It -d sold in your surrounding towns, and then con hac! ; id patronize home industry. We via \ on a Merrv Xmas and a Happy New Year. JOHNSON, JLORENTZ & CO. Loup City, Neb. TO ( CHI-; A C(>!,1» 1 N ONto «> VV. 'l'Hhe Laxative Bromo Quinine Tftplets. . All druggists refund file money if it fails to cure. M. W. Grave's signature Ison each box- c Ollfi StIMVl 15 COUGH CUUK Is tbe only harmless cough cure that gives quick relief. Cures Coughs, Colds, Croup, Bronchitis, Whooping cough. Pneumonia Asthma, LaGrippo and all rtiroar. Chest and Lung trebles. I got soaked by ruin, savs Gertrude E. Fenner, Muucie, lnd.,aud I'.oM-r nred a severe cold and cough. 1 t »i!ed raptdlj : lost 4S lbs. My druggist recommended One Minute Cough Cure. The tirst bottle brought relief; several cured me. I am back to tny old weight 148 lb t. One Minute ( ougU Curc cuts the phlegm relief eg the cough the at once, draws out iidlaminiition, cures croup. An ideal remedy for chil Iren. Oden dahl Bros. W J. FISHER, Attorney si Law and Notary Public. Will Defend In Foreclosure Cum. also no A General Real Estate Business. Ottiee In Nouthwkhterk Building, LOIF CITY - ■ NKUHAHKA' A. S* MAIN. PHY1CIAN & SU it GEO N LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA. Or KICK AT BKSJDKNCK. STOl-S THIi UOtjliU AMI) WIIKKn OKF THE COED Enguttve Brorno Quinine Tablets cure s cold in outs day. No. cum, Mo 1’ay. 1'rice Q& ■.< iit Floy’s Views on Ambition and Dys pepsia. “Dyspepsia,” wroto Eugene Field, “ofte n incapacitates a man for endeavor and sometimes extinguishes tho fire of ambition.” Thoutrh j.:reat despite his complaint Field sutTereil from indiges tion all his life. A weak, tired stomach can’t digest your food. It needs rest. You can only r t it by the use of a preparation like Kodol, which re lieves it of work by digesting your food. Rest soon restores it to its normal tone. Strcngthertinn* „ S;.ts3fy«ng, Er.vigorating. Prepared only by E. C. DrcW itt .. Co., < 'IiIcuko. The $1. OuU.o coutaius »;4 Uiues tue jUc. ttua. Vnr .-.ale l>.y OOKNUAHl. DUO.-*., IS PREPARED TO FURNISH YOU WITH A COMPLETE LINE OF BUGGIES, WAGONS. IMPLEMENTS HARNESS THING IN THE HARDWARE LINE. CALL AND SEE MY ELEGANT LINE OF NEW FURNITURE. I am prepared to make casing or hydraulic; wells and solicit your trade. T |M. PEED. w. P. MASON, Carhier or loup a General Banking SusinessTransacted. Pa, up Capital Stock $20,000. CORRESPONDENTS: Seaboard National Bonk, New York City, N. Y. Omaha National Bank. Omaha, N«br«aluk #