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About The Loup City northwestern. (Loup City, Neb.) 189?-1917 | View Entire Issue (June 3, 1909)
A Self-Evident Fact. The fact that the business of this bank during the past nine months has increased more than thirty per cent is evidence of an increasing number of de positors, of satisfactory service and facilities, that the accommodations extended have fully met the demands of our patrons. The First National Bank of Loup City gets its charter from the government It is under Government supervision and every reasonable precaution is taken by the Govenment to insure the safety of the funds deposited with us If you do not at present possess a bank account, We give you a personal invitation to deposit your money in this bank. A. P. CULLEY. President, L. HANSEN, Cashier, IRA E. WILLIAMS, Vice Pres., 0. E. ADAMS, Asst. Cashier THE NORTHWESTERN THRUSDAY, JUNE 3, 1909 A Few Market Quotations. Corn, per bu. . .03 @ .04 Wheat, per bu.1.20 (§ 1.25 Oats, per bu. .50 Rye, per bu.:..... .75 Butter, per lb. .20 Eggs, per doz. .10 Hens, per lb. .08 Spring chickens, per lb.OS1* LOCAL_ news FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! Patronize Nebraska institutions. The Columbia and the State of Omaha are strictly first-class. Ira E. Williams. Resident Agent, at First National Bank. Opening Day, Jenner’s Park, is postponed till Thursday, June 10. For field seeds see T. M. Reed. Lee Bros, for finest of Aneats. fish, celery, etc. Bring your cream to the Loud City Mercantile Co. Loans on real estate, call on John W. Lons. Try a sack of Loup City flour, for sale at your flour dealers. Miss Lucy Fowler is the new “hello” girl at the central. Protect your buildings with Lead & Zinc. Geo. Stork does the work. I will guarantee 24c for butter fat I test and pav cash.—A. E. Chase. T. A. Taylor is having his residence re-shingled and otherwise improved. If you want a dray in a hurry and get quick work, see Stewart Conger. R. P. Starr delivered the Decora tion Day address at Litchfield last Monday. Have your house look like new with Lead & Zink. Stork will give you prices. Ciosing out sale of trimmed hats, silks, satins, etc., now on at Hattie Froehlich’s. Mrs. Ida M. Ogle became a new reader of the Northwestern last Fri day. Thanks. Reed Bros, are selling land in the North Platte Valley. Excursions every Tuesday. Get your silks, satins, feathers, etc. at reduced prices during Hattie Froehlich’s sale. You make no mistake in calling on the Stewart Conger drays when you want quick service. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Wilson were up from Ashton to attend Memorial Day exercises Monday. When in need of shoes see the; Mercantile Co. They guarantee | every pair of shoes they sell. Fred Odendahl and Oscar Bech-: thold went to Grand Island Sunday bringing nome the auto Monday. FOR SALE—The two corner lots at the northwest corner of the public square. See J. W Conger. Our old friend, S. S. Reynolds of Webster township, gave the North western a pleasant financial call last Saturday. FOR SALE—In the city of Loup City, houses with two lots and with fi . r< s. Price- from *550 to §1800. by Reed Beds. Miss Abi Bey non, one of our popu lar teachers, left Monday for her home at Wymore. this state, to spend the vacation days. The Stewart Conger drays are on the rush from morning to night, but you will get the quickest kind of service on a hurrv call. Try them. Father Wolf of Grand Island and Father Jarka of Ashton were in the city Tuesday in relation to business matters connected with the Catholic church in this city. I am closing out at prices never before heard of, my entire stock of silks, satins, feathers, etc. Call early and get your choice. Hattie Fkoehlich. Mrs. M. C. Muliek went to Grand Island last Thursday to attend the graduation exercises of the high school there, of which Miss Katie McGrath was a member. Do you know you would be selling your cream for 20 cents, if it were hot for the creamery? Ttien why not patronize the place that makes it possible for you to get 22 cents? Ravenna Cbkamery Co. John Burrowes this week joins his uncle, Boyd Burrowes, and his com pany of players touring the summer season with their big tent show. We predict, from witnessing the young man’s good work in the class play here last week, that he will develop into a rattling good theatrical artist. Farm Loans At the First National Bank, Loup City. Cheap rates, quick action. Plenty of money the year round. ' Pure-Bred Poland China Sows. I have for sale a few pure-bred Po land China sows, due to farrow this I coming August. H. J. Johansen. HAIL! HAIL!! HAI!!! Insure your crops NOW. Company that PAYS losses. O. E. Adams. Resident Agent, at First National Bank. If you want a good cream separator see T. M. Reed. Phone A. 1’. Conger. J on 62, when , in need of a dravman. The Loup City Mercantile Co. have the best shoes for the money. Buy Aztec or Canon City coal at Ta\ Dr's elevator for summer use. i f you want to buy or sell Ileal Estate, call on John W. Loug. Not a high price show, but a got I one at Pilger's opera house this week. Have your house painted with White Lead & Zinc. See Geo. Stork. Take your butter and eggs to Con hiser's. where you can get anything you want. Miss Ethel Haggart left for her home in St. Paul Saturday to spend her vacation. Don't forget Lee Bros, constantly keep on hand fresh bologna of their own make. The Germania Yerein gave another of their most enjoyable social times at Jenner's Park last Friday evening. We are paying 22 cents cash for cream delivered at the creamery. Ravenna Creamery Co. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Youngquest of Logan township went to Aurora last Friday to remain over Memorial Day. John W. Long is prepared to make all Real Estate Loans on short uotiee at lowest rates. Mr. Peter Larsen and family ofj Marquette were guests o\er last; Sunday at the home of his brother, I Wm. Larsen, in this city. Having finished my course in voice culture. 1 am now prepared to give; lessons in both voice and piano. Elizabeth Leixinger. We understand Ed Radcliffe has the contract for C. W. Fletcher's new residence to be erected south of the Baptist church. Say, I always wear Star Brfcnd shoes, for I think they are the best. I get them at the Loup Citv Mer cantile Co. Mrs. C. E. Lundy returned home from the hospital at Columbus last week Wednesday, nicely convalescing from her operation. Mrs. H. Leininger returned home last week from a seven weeks’ visit with her son, C. H. Leininger, and family, at North Platte. Mrs. Harvey Criss and two daugh ters of Greeley, arrived last Saturday evening for a visit with their numer ous relatives and friends. Mrs J. W. Conger entertained a number of friends Tuesday afternoon in honor of Grandma Haney and a most pleasant time is reported. Mrs. O. J. Van Dyke and daughter of Shelton, this state, spent the past few days at the home of her sister-in law, Mrs. T. A. Taylor and family. Miss Orplia Outhouse went to Lin coln last Saturday for a visit with her sisters. Misses Meroe and Emma j Outhouse, at the State University. Rex. Jeffords left for St. Paul, i Minn., last Saturday, where he will spend some time in perfecting him self in the jewelry and engraving business. Mrs. R. H. Getty, sister of Mrs. I. X- Syas, went to Cotesiield last Friday to welcome her new nephew, born to her brother. J. G. Todd, the day previous. The David Cole Creamery Co. of Omaha has its local headquarters with O. F. Petersen, paying 24c cash for butter fat and testing same while you wait. _ H. P. Ferdinandt of the live firm of Christensen & Ferdinandt Furni ture Co., went to Omaha. Monday, to take a two weeks’ course in the embalming school. Breeders will take notice that the noted stallion, Basco B.. will be in Loup City the first three days of each week during the present season, with headquarters at McLaughlin's barn. Opening Day, Jenner's Park, is postponed till Thursday, June 10. Surprising, but it is a fact, that the sun has shone for a short time on three different days during the past ten days. And the rest of the time Old Sol hid his face behind most stupendous clouds which have dis bursed plenteous showers over this fair section, making crops to fairly leap forth from their underground recesses. Miss Minnie Gilbert left for Omaha on Monday of this week, where she has secured employment as traveling agent for a child saving institute. She was. engaged by a Mrs. Janes ol the home who was here on business connected with the institution. Our people will wish Miss Gilbert success, in her new undertaking, as she is in every way worthy and well qualified. Decoration Day was most fittingly observed with appropriate exercises at the M. E. church. Sunday and Monday of this week. On Sunday, at 10:30 a. m., occurred the Memorial services, with Rev. Hawk delivering a splendid address. On Monday after noon the church was nicely decorated and the pulpit smothered with flowers , for the Decoration Day exercises. Christian Sorensen delivered the Gettysburg Address in a very pleasing manner and several musical selections were rendered by our home talent, Hon. Jno. W. Long giving the address to the old veterans in one of the finest and best oratorical talks it has ever been our good fortune to listen to, he by request giving a history of his recent trip through the South land, visiting Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain. Nashville, Richmond. Washington, Arlington cemetery and the great battlefields of the South, the history being preceded and closed by a rare and affecting address to and in regard to the veterans in whose honor the day is commemorated. Owing to the rainy weather, the parades of children, veterans and citizens was of necessity abandoned, although a goodly number visited the cemetery and decorated the graves. The Presbyterian church was filled last Friday evening on the occasion of the commencement exercises of the graduating class. Much favor eble comment is heard on every side in regard do the program rendered, which was as follows: Instrumental music, Nellie Jeffords: invocation, Rev. James: Duet. Florence Lein inger and Jennie Anderson; address. Prof. A. E. Davisson: presentation of diplomas. J. S. Pedler: violin solo, Harold Hedlund: benediction, Rev. Montgomery. Clifford Rein won the scholarship and he is a most worthy recipient. Owing to sickness in the editor's family, he was prevented from being present and therefore is unable to speak specifically of the doings of the evening. | Mary Gaydecki, a Polish woman j aged 34 years, whose home is at Ash i toil, was Tuesday adjudged insane and yesterday morning was taken to the asylum at Hastings by Sheriff Williams. The patient, a single i woman, was brought before the in ! sanity commission here last February, ! and owing to certain conditions, she was placed in a home for friendless women with the hope that future j developments would restore her men [ tal condition. The first of the week I the matron of the home had her re I turned to Loup City as her condition developed most pronounced symptoms i of insanity, and she was adjudged | insane and taken to Hastings as ; above stated. / Patrons of the Northwestern will he pleased to know that the North western's most efficient assistant, Miss Etta Lofholm. has consented to ! remain with the paper for a season {longer, but will take a vacation short ! ly for a much needed rest from her j four and one-half years’ continued work in the office, which has been granted willingly, as she has proved invaluable not only in putting up the leaden messengers of thought, but 1 in all the details pertaining to the publishing of the paper. We are glad to thus pay tribute to a worthy | attache of this paper. Miss Pearle Keeler has kindly consented to take Miss Lofholm's place during her i vacation. i We regret omitting in last week's paper of the serious injury to Fred /.wink, the 20-year-old son of Chris ; Zwink of Elm township. While the | young man was riding horseback on | Saturday, 22d. at the farm, the animal | stumbled and fell throwing the rider ; to the ground and falling upon him. : dislocating his right shoulder. He had the injury attended to by Dr. Longacre and is doing nicely as could be expected. Surely, the Zwink family is in hard luck, with the head of the family nursing a broken arm and the second son with a dislocated shoulder. The Northwestern has received and installed in its office a tine new and up-to-date large job press and is now in position to solicit and accept anv of your commercial printing and do it in the most artistic and first class manner. Your patronage will be most appreciated. Thanks to the prince of transfer men, Stewart Con ger, the moving duty and placing of the press in place was most neatly done by that accommodating gentle man. Mr. A. M. Lewis came up from Aurora last Thursday and closed a deal whereby he became possessor of the Thos. Bagley 172 acres a mile south of town, making his second investment in Sherman county land, paying $6,900 for the same, w hich he considers a tine investment. It is almost certain that either Mr. Lewis or one of his sons will come to Sher man county neit spring to make their home. We. the Ladies of the G. A. R., wish to express our thanks to the speakers. Rev. J. O. Hawk, Mr. J. W. Lon? and Christian Sorensen. Also to Rev. Montgomery, Rev. James, Messrs. Lundy. Hosier. Keith, H. S. Conger. Cowling. J. W. Conger, C. J. Tracy, the ^editors and all those who assisted in the services on Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day. %* Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Musser enter tained last Fridav at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Prof. A. E. Davisson of Lincoln, the Messrs. W. R. Mellor, •L W. Long. Ira E. Williams, G. S. Leininger. C. J. Tracy and Prof. Jas. O’Connell. Two of our bright young farmers became readers of the Northwestern last Saturday. Messrs. O. P. Gilmore of Austin and Bob B. Jacksou of Oak Creek township. Thanks, bovs; may your sliadowes never grow less. The high school boys and the team from Rockville played ball on the home grounds last Friday afternoon, resulting in a victory for the Loup City kids by a st-ore’ of 21 to lfi. It was reported a most interesting game. Mr. Paul Plat/, of Fremont joined his wife and baby here last week tor a few days' visit with Ira E. Wil liams and family, leaving for homo Friday, and visiting Mr Platz's par ents at Schuyler en route. Miss Emma Johnson of Genoa, this state, who had been here for some ten days, visiting her sister, Mrs. O. E. Adams, left last Saturday morn ing to visit another sister at Wahoo, en route home. C. M. Stockwell, son of Wm. Stock well of Webster township, is the only Sherman county boy we have noticed so far who has entered the corn grow ing contest of the State Agricultural Society. Wolfe’s high class motion pictures accompanied by music and sound effects and all the realism possible, at the opera house rest of this week. The great Thaw-White tragedy in motion pictures will be exhibited at the opera house Saturday night, j Admission that night, 15c and 25c. Supt. O’Connell expects to leave for Lincoln tomorrow doming. lams, the big horseman of St. Paul, has announced that he will go out of the horse business. Miss Frieda Stehr came up from Grand Island last Thursday to visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Henry Ohlsen. ' < Miss Flora Brown left for her home, in University Place last Saturday, Miss Mabel Daddow accompanying her for a visit. Miss Lela Goodell returned home last week Wednesday from Omaha, convalescing nicely from her recent operation for appendicitis. Messrs. T. H. Eisner and Arthur Eisner purchased a tine Velie auto mobile while in Omaha last week, which they expect to receive in about I ten days. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sorensen of Boelus were here to attend the com mencement exercises, their son. Chris tian Sorensen, being one of the graduates. Tony Erazim was over from Ravenna i Monday to attend to matters of busi ness. His daughter. Mrs. Gus Lor entz and baby, who have been visit ing at Ravenna for a couple of weeks, also returned home. Opening Day, Jenner’s Park, is postponed till Thursday, June 10. Miss Nettie Conger, the popular, teacher of the primary department of our public schools, last Friday afternoon entertained the little ones of her department to the number of 45, at Jenner’s Park. Miss Conger, assisted by Supt. O'Connell, treated the party and a most enjoyable time was the result. Mr. and Mrs. Carle T. McKinnie returned Monday evening of this week from their trip to Los Angeles, and report having had a most enjov-; able time in that sunny southern clime. They are visiting a few days at the home of Mrs. McKinnie's parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Leach. Owing to the unfavorable condition of the weather, the opening day of i .Tenner's Park has been postponed : until Thursday. June 10th, one week from today, or next Thursday, if you please. Bear this postponement in mind: tell all vour friends, and lie prepared to join the crowd at the park next Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Nightingale and daughter. Miss Beatrice Nightingale, expect to leave for Seattle, Wash., about the 22d of this month, where Mrs. Nightingale and daughter will spend the summer months tenting out on a beautiful spot on the shores ' of Lake Washington and within easy | access of Seattle and the exposition grounds by electric cars. Mr. Night ingale will remain with them fora ■ month before returning to the toil of ! his law business. While he is absent ; bis son. Herbert, will attend to the i routine work of his father's business. The Ashland Times Gazette of Ashland. Ohio, says of Mr. Eichel berger, who is to give an entertain tainment at the Methodist church, Monday evening, June 7th. that as a tenor soloist he gives promise of making an enviable reputation for himself: that he sang the solo. "Onaway!" and “Awake Beloved" with brilliant effect and in a manner that captivated the audience and was forced to respond to an encore. All should hear him at the Methodist church, Monday evening. June 7th. Admission, adults 25c, children under 14 years of age 15c. Superintendent O’Connell contem plates quite an extended tour during the summer vacation. As at present thought, he will go south through Old Mexico, leisurely through that historic realm, and thence down to the Panama Canal zone. Such a trip is calculated to broaden and widen one's scope of knowledge and give a conception of matters and history not otherwise to be gleaned. The North western has exacted a promise from the professor that he will write some thing of his travels, and our readers may expect something of rare in terest from his pen. We certainly trust and expect he will have a most interesting experience, HYMENEAL A Very Pretty Affair Last evening, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Reed, in this city, occurred the mar riage of their eldest daughter, Miss [Zua, to Mr. Ainslie L. Davis, who is 'connected with the Times printing plant here. Tne ceremony took place 'a few minutes before the hour of nine o’clock in the evening, the home be ing filled with invited guests the par lor being profusely decorated witli carnations, lillies. evergreens and i beautiful ribbon effect, while above the alcove in which the ceremony took place were suspended large wed-, ding bells. As the acute moments approached. Mendelssohn’s wedding I march was given on the piano by Miss Jennie Anderson, with violin accom paniment by Harold Hedlund, anr the wedding party entered the parloi six little ribbon bearers. Fern anc Velma Rowe, Evangeline Waite. Wau neta Conger. Florence andLeda Reec forming an aisle through which the happy pair, preceded by the officiat ing clergyman. Rev. D. W. Montgom ery. Ralph DeWolfe and Miss Zelpha Reed, best man and bridesmaid. Ger aldine Waite and Elsie Reed, (lower girls, and followed by ring bearer, lit tle Lucille Taylor marched to the al tar, where with the beautiful ring ceremony the couple were united in holy wedlock. After congratulations, the guests repaired to the home of Mrs. Katie Burrowes. where the wed ding supper was served under the deft fingers of that splendid cuisine artist. A number of out-of-town guests were present, including the groom’s parents from North Loup, and his brother. Editor Davis of the Ord Journal. The bride, daughter, of one of our most respected citizens and one of Loup City’s oldest resi dents and business men. was born! and reared here and is a girl of charm-j ing personality and has a large circle of friends. The groom, although a comparative stranger, has shown many admirable qualities, made many friends and is a live, energetic young business man. The North western wishes them success and happiness through life. High School Alumni Meets The second annual reception and banquet of the Loup City High School Alumni Association was held last Thursday evening. May 27th, at .Tenner's Park. Music was furnished throughout the evening by Jeffords' orchestra. The pavilion was very beautifully decorated in the school colors—crimson and gray—and the class colors of oiarOon red and cream, and pennants were most effectively used throughout. The attendance was all that could be desired, some seventy members and friends being present, and a pleasant hour was spent in renewing acquaintances and recounting the good old school days. The banqueting tables presented a lovely sight and all were seated to a sumptuous repast which, needless to say, was heartily enjoyed. The serv ing was excellently done by a number of the mothers of the members, and of course the feast was par excellence. After supper the class of '09 consist of Arlie Corning. Ada Smith. Flora Ohlsen. Klea McNulty. Emma Rowe, Lulu McFadden. Christian Sorensen and Clifford Rein were one by one initiated into the “mysteries" of the association. At a late hour all departed for their homes feeling that the second alumni reception and banquet had been a success. This meeting together of old schoolmates each year is always one of great pleasure and helps in more firmly cementing our schoolday friendships. Plans are already started for the banquet and reception to be held next year. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mellor returned to Lincoln Monday morning. J. C. Wall, assessor for Harrison township, was in the city last Friday. Mrs. Leonard of Anselmo is a guest of Mrs. T. M. Reed this week, coming here to attend the Davis-Reed wedding. Miss Addie Leininger returned home last evening from the State University A number of the young folks are expected home this evening. Himalaya Cloth! The most remarkable reproduction of the fashionoble rough silk weave was made in a cotton wash fabric 27 Inches Wide 36 Beautiful Shades and Colors Price, 35e Per Yard It is ideal for waist gowns, suits, coats, automobile wraps and children's frocks. In fact, for almost every article of outerwear. The nub yam.from which Himalaya Cloth is woven will never wear fuz zy and its elegant appearance is thus permanently assured. Added to all this, Himalaya Cloth will wash beautifully. We also have a new line of cotton values at 25c, direct from New York. Call and see them. Are You Not Ready for that Buggy You promised to buy as soon as we get good rains? I thought I would remind you that. We Have the Rain But you have not Copie in After the Buggy And I now have a good slock to select from and will be pleased to fit you out. PLEASE CALL AND SEE THEM T. M. Reed The Jmplepiept JVlap CONHISER’s The old saying is, the farther east you go the cheaper you can buy your goods. Well, we are in the last building on Main street, so we must be the cheapest place in town. Call in and be convinced that we can sell you... Furniture, Rugs, Lace Curtains and in fact everything that is kept in a First-Class Furniture Store, and save you money .. Christensen & Ferdinand! Furniture .Company. Christensen & Ferdinandt, Undertakers and Embalmers E. G. Taylor, President. J. S. Pedler, C. C. Carlson. Vice President. Cashier DIRECTORS W: R. Mellor, J. W. Long, S N. Sweetland 100F CITY STATE LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA. Capital Stock, - - $25,000.00 Individual Liability,$250,000.00 Excursion Rates Eastl-Dailv low round trip rates with thirty davs limit, in effect early in June to .New York, Jersey Coast Resorts, Boston, Montreal, Portland Me., and other prominent eastern resorts. Somewhat higher round trip rates daily, with all Summer limits, to New England, St. Lawrence river, Atlantic Coasit and New England resorts. Also desirable round trip rates to Wisconsin, Michigan, etc., including Lake Journeys from 'Chicago to Buffalo and return. Rates, details, destinations, etc., may be had of your nearest ticket agent. Excursion Rales West :* battle Exposition, Cal ifornia, Pacific Coast Tours, 1)<. ..» and Colorado Resorts, Black Hills; Big Horn‘Mountai Ji ih, Yellowstone Park circuit through scenic Colorado d Yci:• >wstone and Gardin er gateways. Homeseekers rates first and third Tuesdays. You can reach all western Summer r«-sores on very desirable rates this Summer. Call on nf'nrrs', i At-t agent for special publications covering any western lour. Burtinoton Route J. A. DANIELSON, Tu Uet A^vnt. Loup City, Nebr., L. W. WAKEl.** ., yj. A-, Omaha.
