VOLUME XXI. LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY JANUARY I. 1001 NUMBER 7 WEDDINGS. Albert S. Miller and Abby II. (ioff were solemnized m holy mat rimony by Rev. A. L. Zimmerman at home of the bride’s parents, Dec. 24, 1903. Miss Abby II. (ioff is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Goff. The bride is well known in this county and is one of Litch field’s estimable young ladies. Mr. A. S. Miller came to Litchfield almost three years ago and for a time clerked for Mr. Lang. lie then attended the Biasness college at Grand Island. On his return again he clerked for Mr. Lang but recently entered into a co-partner ship with Harry Goff in the mer cantile buisness and also purchased Banker Terhunes residence proper ty where he and his bride will go to housekeeping March 1st. Dec. 24 will be a memorable evening to the Dr. and his family as all of his children were present. The presents to the newly married couple were numerous an valuable and as it was Christmas Eve there were many presents exchanged by all present. Wt* take pleasure in announcing the i marriage of Mr. Charles F. Schoe ning to Miss Elsie Knox, on Christ mas day, December 25, 1903. The marriage took place at the county judges office in Loup City at J p. m., and the contracting parties j returned to the home of the bride's parents where a crowd of friends and relatives awaited their return i and a sumptions dinner was served Mr. Schoening is an old resident, is well known as i young man ot industry and enterprise, lie lias lived in Sherman county with his parents for many years and has been the main hand on the farm. The bride is an accomplished lady, with many friends, who with us, ex tend best wishes. The ceremony was performed by Judge Angier. The marriage of Mr. Henry Bade to Miss Verna Rentfrow took place at the home of the brides parents last Friday, December 25, 1903, Geo. VV. Hunter officiating. Miss Rentfrow is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rentfrow, liv ing near Austin. She was raised in Sherman county and for several years attended the Loup City schools. The groom is an indus trious young man who has resided near Austin for some time. They start out in life with the best wishes of all. Wilhelm Behrens and LenaLuebs both of Sherman county were, by Judge Ainger united in marriage in Loup City, December 25, 1903. They reside in Rockville township where they will continue to make their home. We wish them many happy and prosperous new years. Judge Angier reports the mar riage of Fred Rasmussen to Miss Anna Jensen. The ceremony took place at Loup City, Friday, Dec ember 25, Mr. Angier officiating. The contracting parties are both of Sherman county. The North w ebn extends congratulations. Mr. Gustave Axelsen and Miss Clara Hooker, both of Sherman county, were marriage at the St. Elmo Hotel December :50th, 1004, Judge Angier offi iating. Mr Everett Englemann and Miss Agnes Patterson, of the west part of the county were married Monday Dec. 28th. 1004 'Twculd De Grand. He—If I etole r in would it be petit larceny? Slw - I think it would be grand.—Smart Set. Dog Specials. Berlin (Germany) local trains now have special compartments for “pas sengers with dogs.” CHRISTMAS CHIMES The Christmas exercises at the German Evangelical church were quite largely attended and a splen did program was well rendered. We have heard very favorable com ment on the singing by the choir. The little folks did well. A Christ inas tree was beautifully decorated and many were the presents distrib uted. From reports, there must have been a merry Christmas at 0. M. Snyder’s farm residence in Clay township. We learn that K. A. Emery and family took Christmas dinner at the Snyder residence, while in the afternoon and evening the young folks went to the large reservoir and had a good time skating. Again on Tuesday night a crowd of about sixty young people gave the Snyder boys, Gordon and Rus sell. a surprise by visiting their home and from there to the reservoir for skating. Wednesday, Dec. ii:i, the school m District No. 10 gave a Christmas party. About 1 o’clock, 40 people had arrived with their lunch bas kets. Two long tables, one on each side of the school room, were loaded with good tilings. The menu con sisted of bread, coffee, potatoes, beans, salads, meat, chicken, pickles, pics of all kinds, tarts, cookies, etc. After dinner the pupils gave a pro gram of songs and recitations. Santa appeared and delighted the children. Presents were then distributed fol lowed by a plea amt social time. The peoyle of the district always do things right. Their cozy school room is a great credit to them. Owing to the fact that tiie church was too small to accommodate the erowd that was e. oected, the M. K. Sunday school held their Christmas exercises at Pilger's opera house. Their expectations were fully real ized because early in the evening the sign of “Standing Room Only.” was out. The hall was tastefully decorated with the national colors, tissue paper and Christmas em blems. A beautiful star ami bell hung over the stage which was fes tooned with ropes of the tissue paper. The program was indeed well rendered and received. There is one number of which we wish to speak especially and that is the song by four “little” boys, Messrs. W. R. Mellor, L. N. Smith, C. (4. Hover and Albert Johnson. A treat of barber pole candy was given to all who attended and the Sunday school scholars each received a sack of candy and nuts besides. Santa Claus was there in his glory with a tine lot of presents which he distributed among the delighted young folks and the much pleased older people The whole entertain ment was a grand success and all who attended went home well satis fied. The Christmas entertainment giv en at the Baptist church on Christ mas'day was well attended and all seemed to enjoy themselves. There were not so many presents to be given, outside ot those given to the members of the Sunday school and as a treat to all present, for the reason that the majority of those having presents to give chose to do so on Christmas Eve, and for the further reason that there was a mis understanding in regard to bring ing presents on Christmas night. The church was beautifully deco rated and much credit is due to those having this matter m charge. A large fireplace had been con structed between the two chimneys at the west end of the church and a chimney was built from this to the j ceiling large enough for Santa Claus to come down with his sack of pres ; cuts. Santa's sack was so large and his v.liiskers so long that in coining down the sack was torn open, the apples rolled out on the hearth and his whiskers were partly torn from his face, much to the de light of the voung people, as he j made a grotesque figure, with his heard almost trailing the floor. The ' program provided was well carried j nut, the little ones doing themselves j much credit. STILL IN LEAD. Our exchanges over the country are commenting on the wonderful production of the Loup City hen. We are pleased to reproduce these articles and to further state that Loup City has indeed the hen or hens which in the great Australian hen-laying contest have thus far taken the championship of the world. About six months ago, Mrs. Hansel shipped to the Petulerna In cubator company in California seven birds of the Hose Comb Ilrown Leg horn variety. These birds were by this company sent to Australia to be entered in the contest, and re cent advices are to the effect that in the first six months the Loup City hen was handsomely in the lead and would undoubtedly remain so. Mrs. Hansel has devoted her time and attention for some years past to the care of her flock which at times is very large. She has recently sold ..i i • * _„ i: r ■ ' » l III* O I I I | F I I 1 I III.’ LI,' | > I l t l I l III 'III ferent parts of the state, and we are pleased to note that in every ease she lias been highly complimented on having the best fowls on the market. A large lienery has bee n erected this year on the Hansel farm a half mile north of town and many needed improvements have been made. The following is taken from our exchanges: .Mrs. A II. Hansel's Rose Comb Rrown Leghorns are making a re markable record in the Australian egg contest. They took the lead the first month and are still at the j head of the list of seventy pens, having been at the top all the time. The secretary of the eonte t in Sydney X. S \Y., says they are looking better than ever and are sure to win. Nebraskans should feel proud of the record being made by Mrs. Hansel’s hens in far-of Australia as they are in competi tion with the best layers in the world Since Augest first she has made five consignments of birds to Australia and expects to ship another lot this month. One pen of seven birds netted her $147.—Ansley Nebras kan. The North Loup Loyalist is author ity for the statement that a Loup City resident is the proud possessor of the champion egg manufacturer ol the country. In a recent contest the Loup City hen succeeded in putting all the other contestants to shame carrying of the championship with apparently no exertion what ever. In ordinary times this feat would be no great thing to boast of but with eggs selling at thirty cents per, do/. Loup City will gain more notoriety out of the incident than had a gold mine been discovered in the immediate vicinity.—Ord Quiz. There lias neeu an unusual large Dumber of train wrecks during the I last few months aud in almost every ; instance great loss to property ano life has resulted. A recent dis patch tells the result of an awful ae | cident which occurred on the Pore Marquette railroad when two pass eager trains collided. Twenty-two lives were lost. It is said to be the most di-msterous wreck in the history of that road and is due to the wind which extinquished the red siirnul (Milt iti the order hoard at Med .lords, Mich., station. Animal Prices. The lion Is worth to the animal deal er $1 '00; the lioness, $500; the leop ard, $800; the panther, $250; bears, $50 to J500; an elk, $200; the camel, $200, and the elephant, $500. Colonial Possessions. The colonial possessions In tho world number Ml. and r.ll of them are tropical or subtropical in location, ex cept Canada. Their population ag gregates 485,000,000. OFFICERS ELECT. L. CFG. A. K. Last Saturday afternoon the Lad ies of the G. A. It. met in Society hall and after transacting general business named the following of ficials for the coming year: All's. I L. J. Holcombe, l’res.; Mrs. J. A Converse, S. V.; Alls, ( lemma Con ger, J. V.; Mrs. Isabelle French, Chap.; Mrs. L. Bechtliold, sr., Con.; Airs. Val. McDonald, Guard; Nettie ('onger, Treas. R. A. M. Joppa Chapter No. 52, met in their hall oil annual election night and elected the following named persons as their otlicers for the c oming year of 1904: J. S. Pedler, II. P.; It. L. Arthur, Iv.; Carsten Truelsen, S.: C. W. Con ti iser, (.'apt. of II.; J. AV. Landers Prin. Sojourner; W. T. Chase, It. A. C. and Treas.; L. Hansen See.; W. 11. Morris, A. M. llennett and Win. Itowe, M. of V. K. 01 l\ Mavmioii Lodge No, 111, Iv. of 1’. met, and elected officers as follows: Aaron Wall, (A ( 11 S. Conger \ R. .1. Nightingale, Prelate; . N. Swcctlaml, K. of R. S : S. K. Callaway, M. of E : I). I). Grow, M. of P.; \V. K. Mel lor, M. of W.; li. W. Pedler. M. at A.; \V. .1. ek, .1. L.; Fred K. Odendalil, O. .1.; J. W Long, J. S. Pedler, i 1 W. <1. Odendalil Trustees. li. II. Matland Castle, No. 162, Royal Highlanders have chosen the fol lowing otliceis for the year 11*04: • Loreiu/., T. P.; Mrs. O. F. Pet erson, C. C.; Mrs. Geo. II. Gih.on, W. K.;<). F. Peterson, See.; T. M. Reed, Treas.; Will Zimmerman, Censor. L M I> A. Lorp City Council. No. 14(1, L. M L. A. elected officers as follows who will occupy the several sta tions of honor and trust for this year. I >. C. Leach, W. G ; W. B. Reynolds, V. S.; Mrs. James W. Conger, Prophet; G. W. Hunter, See, Mrs Cook, Organist; Mrs. T. M. Reed and II. I). Hendrickson, Trustees. The Legion served a banbuet to its members Wednesday evening and about 60 of the members at tended. Supper was served at both the Model and Herman Jung’s res taurant ami it is reported that a fine time was had. A dance was also held in Society hall and the young folks tripped the light fantastic un til the early hours. UNITY CLUB The members of the Fmty Club have elected the following officers. Miss Ella Long, Pres; Mr*. Starr, V P.; Mrs Kate Main, Sec. and Treasurer, ... The town of Boehm twenty-two miles southeast of here, in Howard county ha* again had experience with burglars who entered a gen oral store on the night of Decem ber 26 and made off with about $500 worth of general merchandise, j The stuff taken includes clothing, -lies, boots, two fur overcoats, jewelry, razors, revolvers, etc. The Imrglera made good their escape nd no clue as to their whereabouts ■ as \e’ been found. It is believed • hat these a re the same fellows who pera’e 1 at Pleasanton some ten days ago. Blood hounds were sent for and the authorities are at work on the case. - - .. The state teachers’ association in session at Lincoln proposed to do iway w ith log-rolling, according to public report. And then the lead ers nursued the usual log-rolling ‘ # | methods in vogue as of yore. I DIVIDE NEWS. A. W. Throckmorton is wearing a 2 by 0 smile these days, Uncle Sam has recognized his claim for a pens on. Mr. and Mrs. John Jens of Grand I unction Colo, are here visiting their relatives and friends. They with Mr. Stemfig and son of Grand Island attended the Knox-Schoen ing wedding Dec. 25. Mr. I.. K. Sadler and family at tended the Patterson Fugleman wedding Monday December 2Sth. Miss Emma Bell closed Inn school in distiict No. 17, last Thursday for i weeks vacation and is visiting her parents in Loup City this week. Fritz Bichcl and family spent Christmas at the home of Mr. Gus. Kasch .Miss Hattie Throckmorton closed i four months term of school in listriet No. (i4, Thursday evening December 24 with an entertainment ind Christmas tree. Santa Claus was there in his best clothes and in iiis genial way remembered every • lie School will be reopened the first of March for three months spring term. Mrs. M E. Roberts svho has been visiting m Ashland, Nebraska uni vicinity the past fifteen months lias returned home and is now lisiting her sister Mrs. A. Throck morton. Before the tinkling hells of Old Santa Claus sleigh had died away we heard the merry jingle of wed ding hells. This time it is the marriage of our genial frieiyl Clias F. Sehoening and Miss Elsie Knox who were joined in 111>!y Wedlock by Judge Angier in Loup City Dec. 25. Quite a few of the immediate relatives and a very few special friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knox to greet the bride and groom on their arrival and to partake of the sumpiitous Christmas dinner. We wish Mr. and Mrs Sehoening a long and happy life. Below is the list of presents: Mr. and Mrs. John Sehoening bed spread and table cloth. Mr. and Mrs. John Jens, dresser. Mrs. Ilanna Stark, Grand Junction Colo, set silver knives and forks; Frank Stark, glass set; Carl Stark, cups and saucers; Emilie and Adalie Stark's fruit and sauce dishes; Mr. Mrs. Elmer Walker, easel. Lucy Sehoening, salt and pepper shakers. Mr. and Mrs. Stemtig of Grand Island, set silver table spoons; Mr. and Mrs. A W. Throekmoiton and Ralph, parlor lamp. Miss Hattie Throckmorton crumb, tray and brush. 736 Dead. Wednesday’s dispatches tell of the most appalling accident ever in the history of tbis country. A tire in a Chicago opera house at a mati nee created a panic, resulting in death by lire and stampeding of the people to the unparalleled number of TJti. besides hundreds of others more or less seriously injured. The details are heartsickening and too horrible to relate. ---- .Judge Uutterson closed his Judi ical work as judge of the Twelfth Judicial District yesterday just before noon by adjourning court siue die, It is with regret we see Judge Outlerson work close as judge. A more conscientious and honorable judge never destributed justice in the district. From a tluancial view doubtless he will make more clear money practicing law than he would on the bench, lie will resume the practice of law in the city as soon »s his term ex pireH.—Broken Bow Republican. NATIONAL GUARDS A meeting was held at Society hall last Thursday evening and was well attended by the young men of tlie town. I'lie object of the meeting was to organize a com pany of national guards. All pres ent took good interest. F. S. Rob bins was elected chairman and G. II. Gibson secretary of the meet ing. The following commissioned officers were then elected: Arthur Inks, Captain; Simpson Criss, First Lieutenant, A. T. Con ger, Second Lcutenant. hollowing arc those who enrolled their names as members: t'. A. Inks, Francis II. Peddicord, Romeo Conger, II. B. O’Bryan, W. H. Simpson I). Mulick, O. O. Howard, Frank Wmkelman, E Rowe, Oscar Swanson Fr d Houck, Arthur Conger. Lewis Perkins, Wm Howman, A. S, Main, Wm. Detiroff, F S, Robbins, C.