UNITED STATES BANK EXAMINERS \ <»«* Can-fullV over the condition of this bank at different interval*. Uepwitun' interests are protected first, before any body or anything else. The continued growth of this bank is tbe he*t possible evidence that we treat all patrons with courtesy and extern! to tbern every facility to 1k» found in a mod ern banking institution. Your areount is welcome here. FIRST NATIONAL BANK «1 f |>rc»t H. B. Outhouse. Vic^-prts L. hiiwcii. Cashier The 6em Theater • *« Account of COLD WEATHER mod OPERA SHOWS ■c trill only run Pictures Three Nights EACH WEEK Tacs4ays. Thursdays. Saturdays < w 4 jtn uni nd in l«ur »illi i**. »iule too re*». A. O LEE. Prop THE NORTHWESTERN ADVERTISING RATES LOCAL NEWS. Soon comet rile election. Lee Brut tint your fat cattle. Harraln* in Holli in* at Lorenti V Tie V 1U line of canned foolk at Ankara. A aht line of Valentine* fur tale at tie Variety >U»re. Mrt. J S. Itanwjn »a« *juite ill tl e ‘ Ortl of tie seek Ererytl.inc in nearing aparel at tnrrain* at Lutcou ll^tictt prior paid for chicken* at Reynold’t meat market. Try Um- V. S Stroud dray line. He «ill five you food sen ice. For U>e BEST out in tlie way of Crum Sejaraton-, we T. M. Heed. My town property I* for sale or rent Kaki Kkklku. For Sale Siiurthorn bull. eligible j to register (’. OLTJr!*« sii. Loyalty ta Our customers' that a tlM clegs n of Loup city State Bank. All goo b will go rlieap for tlie aoaiii of February at Use Variety. Store Farm for tale, trade or rent. For i yartiruart. tddruw Harry A. Woody,' Auatlo. Sebr C. S. Stroud successor to Conger, will do your liauiing promptly and •atlafa'-torily. We have a full supply of all kinds of lump coal and our prices are right, tail at Taylor* Hie rat, >r i.ranKUive r J. W. Long went to >tanton Monday morning on knight* of Pythia* affair*. Hear tie‘lia*k andseethe^Cilrl" at the Hen. tlak Creek » ho added hi* name to our lift of readers. Thanks. - fndjrou aioal*" ”Ye*. Pinnacle, nut eoal.” This is a good coal for cook stove*, free from slack and easy to start Try it. For sale at Tay lor's elevator Our brother an i chum. Kev. Cbtr. II. BarMfli. who lat torn vWiin* u» the past week. 00 his return from left for liis tiomc in nortli , Nebraska at noon tods?, expert U> g > mtrrd*) sfternoon. hut fniftit polled out too hue for him to make connections vest from Grind blwd. He is oar of the best printers among the croft. 10 editor sad • riser of note, as well as minis ter and one of the binest-heated. 1 alive. And we tribnte to him. >«** T. M. Heed for Feed Grinders. Ikm't torget the clothing sale at Lorentz. Arthur has a fine line of ssmples , for your Miring suit. Loup City State BanK strong- ! consorvativa-rcliabla. Bargains in horse blankets at Bar- : tunek's. Get in on the few left. Phone •> for the highest market I hriee on chickens S. F. Reynolds. j i.round bone for chickens in any > •luantitv at Lee Bros, meat market. See Keystone Lumber Company's coai advertisement elsewhere in this issue. If you have any fat beeves, bring them to Iah? Bros, and get highest price therefor. If you want a Singer Sewing rna-1 chine, call on L. II. Spahr, general j repair, shop for Drives. See Reynolds, the Butcher, before : you sell your chickens. He pays the highest market price. Mr and Mrs. Ed Minerd of Wol- j bach were guests of Banker Mason a couple of days this week. Tha statement of the Loup City State Bank just published, shows them to be very strong institution. We are paying .!J cents cash for cream delivered at the creamery. We test and pay cash for cream. Ravenna Creamery Co. I If you want a dray, phone A. L. En derlee. « on or leave your order j with either lumber yard or E. G. Taylor. Best of service guaranteed. Mis* IVarl Keeler visited over last Sunday with her brother. Karl, at tiie Grand Island hospital, where he i fast recovering his recent operation j for appendicitis. When you buy your n >xt sack of flour, buy White Satin Flour, made your home mill, from home (frown j wheat. All merchants in town handle it. LfHrCm Mill and Light Co. "The Girl and the Gawk" lias the ! approval of ministers of various dt - nominations. a> well as by the theater going public. It certainly bears a' most excellent reputation. Full size 27x54-inch *1.75 Bugs on1 sale at *1.05. Come and see tiiese s ijeautiful rugs. A lot of traveling men's ruifs also on sale. LBanks Hale Fvkxituke Co. "The Girl and the Gawk.” is a *jueer title for a play, but when you \ hear it you will find “What’s in the! name." as it has the benefit of not a single adverse critislsm in the past ! three years To those knowing themelves in- j debt to me. on accounts, or note, i please call and make settlement and save me the expense driving out to see you. a- I need the money. T. M. Heed. Mrs. M. C. Mulled returned Lome from Grand Island and Aurora, Tues day. after a few days' alisence visit ing her daughter Mrs. Frank Good- j win of the former city, and Mrs. A. C. Best of the latter place. “The Girl and the Gawk.” which comes to the Gem opera house to morrow Friday) night, is said to be one of the prettiest and most inter esting plays on the board this season. We hear nothing but good words for \ it. where the play has appeared. We received a note from our old friend. II. M. Walkeroutat Espanola, Washington, a few days since, renew ing for the Northwestern, and chang ing his address from tiiere to Medical Lake. In the same state. Friend Walker thinks a lot of his new home i in that picturesque country. Word lias been received from Eng land, where Mr. Henry Jenner is visiting old home scenes and relatives that he is having a serious time with tits eyes. For some years, he has been suffering with his eyes and when he went to England some weeks ago, he consulted an eminent London eye specialist, resulting as we understand up to the present time fouroperations and letters received here state that he is in a very serious'condition as to sight, but that the condition of his eyes are kept from him. His legion of friends here will trust that he may soon recover his vision and that the trouble may be only temporary. Let Artlinr take yourorderfor your sbring suit. The Ladies of the I). of II. (rave their oracle, Mrs. Adamson, a sur prise party at her home Tuesday af ternoon with delicious lunch served. Born, Monday morning, Jan.:*}, liU2 to Mr. and Mrs. George Stork, twin boys. Heartiest congratulations to Friend George and his good wife. A marriage license was issued this week, Monday, Jan. 29th. to Felix I)/.wingel and Mrs. Maggie Ilabas. both of the east side of the country. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Foss of Ord were visiting Mr.-. Foss’s brother Mr. Al bert Lee of the Gem theater. Mr. Foss is proprietor of the Gem theater it Ord. Editor Beider of the Arcadia Cham pion gave us a pleasant fraternal all at this office Tuesday. Bro. Ilie ier is giving the Arcadians a neat newsy little paper. ‘•The Girl and the Gawk,” is a oeautiful drama, a Southern play, .hock full of interest from start to tmish, and is said to be staged by a most competent company. Mr. and Mrs. T. I). Wilson went to Ashton yesterday morning to visit a few days with their son and numer ous friends. Mrs. Wilson's health, we are glad to note is improving. Gus Lorentz orders the North western to regularly visit his brother, Nets Lorentz, one of the popular merchants of Aurora. If he's as good an injun as Gus, he will do to tie to. George Marvel came down from Custer county Tu.sday, visitedatthe home of Mr. Mrs. T. 1). Wilson that night and the next day went over to Ashton to look after his land interest. Mrs. Gertie Bentley and her daugh ter. Miss Loris I ngersoll of Lyman, are here visiting with their uarents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Snyder, and expect to remain some time. Mr. and Mrs Moore, who lost every thing in the recent tire that destroyed the Zink building, wish us to return their thanks for the generous sub scription that was taken up for thair relief. Born. Friday morning. Jan. 26,1912, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert McCullough of Rockville, a tine baby boy. Mr. Mc Cullough is the oldest son of W. R. McCullough of Webster township, well known in this city. We learn that the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Knderlee taken to St. I'aul iast week was not operat ed ubon for removal of adenoids, the doctor advising they were not far enough advanced at present. Charley Grow drifted back to Loup City last Thursday evening from several months' absence through Mex ico and along the Pacific Coast. Charley can almost be put in the category of "Globe Trotter.” A. E. Charleton orders the North western to make regular visits to his daughter. Miss Kubv Charleton at Albany. X. Y„ where the talented daughter is perfecting herself along musical lines, we understand. A charming little angel of the fem inine persuasion came the 23rd of lanuary to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson, a few miles south and west of Loup City. Congratu lations to Will and his better half. A. Erazim was up from Ravenna last Friday on business, returning the following day. Of course, Anton gave this cilice one of his pleasant financial calls, being for all time a reader wf the only great and good. Earl Keeler lias sold his dray busi ness to .lames Rone, who will con tinue the business. Mr. Bone may l»e called up from the Leininger and and Keystone lumber yards, or from Tayior's elevator office. His ptione is 5 on lfi. See his card in this paper. Mr .1. J. Slominski lias accepted the position of deputy county clerk, and lias entered upon the active du ties of that position. Mr. Slominski is an artist along clerical lines and will prove a most efficient assistant to County Clerk Dieterichs, we have no doubt. We are glad to add to our growing list the past few days. Mr. .1. W. Dou gal on Route 3, and Mr. .T. ,1. Slomin ski of this city. Both gentleman com plimented the Northwestern by add ing that the Northwestern was under stood to be the newiest paper in this section. Thanks. Clifford Bone went to Grand Island Monday and went through an oper ation for the removal of diseased ton sils and ailiicted throat trouble, which to a certain extent affected his hear ing. He was accompanied by his fa ther. Mr. .lames Bone, who returned that evening. Clifford coming home the following evening, the operation giving much needed relief. J. B Ford and family arrived in Loup City Monday evening, from their absence of several months. We have had no chance to chin J. B. over his exact behavior during all this time, but from the way hehasgained in avoirdupois and in general health looks, h; must have been having the time of his life. They went from here to Southern California and later to Coronado. Kansas, but where else deponent sayeth not. Any wav we are glad to have them hack again and hope they will tie uc to us again. Last week Wednesday evening. R. I). Hendrickson. Joe Reiman. J. W. Conger. Tenus Biemond and A. T. Conger went to Rockville to install the officers of the Odd Fellow lodge t that place. They were met by a committee and taken to supper at tne hotel and after installation were treated to anothor Xne lunch, after which Joe Reiman and A. T. Conger entertained witn several songs and stories and anecdotes followed for a half hour or so, Tom Lay carrying off the colors, leaving no ‘‘tracks’’ behind. Will Criss the chaffe r. was the initiated into some of the myste* ries of Odd Fellowship, and it was wonder ul the inspiration itgave him ti whirl the boys homeward through the deep snow. Vot Krozek was in stalled noble £grand, Sorenson vice grand. Hansen secretary anh Dwehus treasurer. Obituary Mrs. S. H. nan-.cn, will known to residents of lionp City, passed away last Friday,attheh-meof Mr. Thorn ton, at the a^e of 47> years. She had recently return'. ! from Salt Lake City and had been sick ever since arriving in our community. Mrs. Hansen was a woman of gentle Christian dis position much liked wherever known. She leaves one son. Carl, a boy of 14 years. Funeral services were Ireld Saturday, Jan. 27 from the Presbv terian church in chargeofliev. Tour tellot, Interment was in the Loup City cemetery. Printer V/an ted Good all-around count ry news and job printer at the Northwestern office, One capable of handling the paper in the absence of the editor preferied. Steady pleasant job for right man. Finger Cut Off While grinding meat at the shop yesterday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, j Marvin Lee in some manner got the index finger of his right hand caught in the machine, cutting about one inch ctT the end of that digit. Dr. Main was called and dressed the in jured member. THE CHURCHES Baptist Services every Sunday Preaching at 10:30 a. m. Sunday School at 11:45 a. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. Prayer service and Bible study at tiie par sonage Thursday evening at 7:30 Swedish Sunday Febr. 4, Sunday school 2:30 p. in. Sermon 3:15 p. m. Presbyterian Services as usual February 4. Preach ing at Austin at 3 p. m. Chickens 1 want two car loads of chickens at once. I will pay the highest market price for them. S. F. Reynolds. For Sale Some young draft horses and colts at prices that v. ill suit buyers. Three miles northwt of Loup City. Chris Domgard. Notice To All Whom 1 May Concern: My wife. Nor. May Bone, having left my hod an I ' ard. 1 will not be responsible for iebts of her con tracting from a er the 22nd day of December, I'd ’lifford Bone Dated Jan. 8, 13 For Sale—My residence property, including four lots. S-room liousa and barn. Price -12, non. Mrs. Clemma Conger. Keystone Lum ber Co. closing out their coal at cost. Lot of good screenings at 15 cents pei* hun dred. ftcvivs.! Service» Tlic revival meetings at the Meth odist cliureli star-. . . with good attendance and at. uausial interest for the first week. The singing iseon gregaticnal and all tat part. A large class of \nui.g people are wink ing faithfully in Use me tins-. Rev. Max Jeffords p:cached Monday night and the Rev. C. II. Burleigh Sunday and Tuesday nights. These brothers are known here by many, because of service on former days, and their preaching is enjoyed by all who have had the pleasure of hearing them. No effort or pains will be spared to , make every one comfortable and ; welcome, who can attend these meet ings. A general invitation is extend ed to all, irrespective of church affilia tion. to coine and enjoy these ser vices with us during the week. For Cash Rent On or before Feb. lo, my farm one mile north of Loup City. Mss. Iona Shakp. For Cash Rent or Sale My farm, five miles south of Loup City. If I do not sell, T wish to get a cash renter. See W. F. Mason, First National Bank, for particulars. Loren Gee. Public Sale We will offer at public auction on Tuesday. Feb. 13, 1!U2. on the Fred Thode place, 2? miies northwest of Loup City, on tlie Arcadia road, nine head of horses, fourteen head of cattle, including a high-grade Short horn bull, sixteen head of hogs, and a whole lot of farm machinery, much of it new and some only used a very lfttle. Terms as usual. Free iunch at 11:30, of course. Sale begins at 10 o’clock. Jack Pageler auctioneer and C. C. Carlsen clerk. .1. W. Dougal, J. II. Meese, OWDERS. In the County Court of Sherman County, Ne braska. In the matter of the estate of Carl L. Keeler deceased. State of Nebraska, i > ss. Sherman County. S Notice of hearing on final account and for an order distributing the residue of said estate. To the heirs and next of kin and all persons interested in the estate of Carl L. Keeler, deceased. You are hereby notified that on the -nth day of January. 191*2. Della Keeler, administratrix of said estate filed the final account of her ad ministration or said estate, together with h r petition, the object and prayer of which is to have same allowed and for an order distribut ing the residue in her hands a-> such admin s tratrix to the widow of the deceased under tne i law: that the hearing on said final account an d petitions was fixed bythecou t for February ! 17th. 1912. at ten o'clock in rhe forenoon; at I which time all persons interested may be heard concerning same. It was furiheJ or dered that notice of the filing and pendency of said final account and petitions be given by publication three weeks successively in the Coup City Northwestern, a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in said county. Witness my hand and official seal this 27ih day of January 1912. K. A. Smith, [seal] CountyJudge.fi ROAD NOTICE (Pruss) To All Whom It May Concern: The eommissionerappointed to lo cate a road commencing at the south east corner of section seventeen (17) in township sixteen (16) range four teen (14). running thence west on sec tion line to the southwest corner of section eighteen (18) in said township and range, and running thence south on township line to a point where said township line intersects the public road. No. 45, known as the old Delaney Road, and terminating there, has reported in favor of the estab lishment thereof, and all objections thereto and claims for damages must be tiled in the office of the county clerk on or before noon of the 25th day of March, 1912. Dated this 20th day of January, 1912. W. C. Dikterichs. County Clerk. Last pub. Feb. 22 Did You Ever Order a Suit of Clothes for $15 thinking it was cheap and then “kick” yourself because you had wasted money? We are looking for men who have had just that experience. Our Chicago tailors, Ed. V. Price & Co. make clothes to measure for the lowest price at which fine woolens, latest style, individ uality and fine workmanship Three-BattonNovelty ^ ***&*& If y°uU Sock, No. 78/ let us send them your order for a Spring and Summer suit, you’ll always feel satisfied that you got your money’s worth. J. W. *--*• vri- ha:;- TKi:/i;\TT> I;; \ l• I ! i ai CCP'fti^MTCD I<>i O'* ^-5 KiKSCMBAUft CCCT The Kirschbaum Raglan, a "Yungfelo” model M 'EN!S “All-"Woo!” Suits and Overcoats at $15, $13 and $20. No guesswork—but chemical-test proof of “All-Wool.” Color tested, too. Each suit strictly hand tailored, with quality cf trim mings anc nicety of finish not duplicated in any other popular-priced clothing. Made up in every desirable model of the season from conservatives to ultra cuts. A. ?. Kirschbaum & Co.’s Clothes (Cherry Tree Brand) are unquestionably the standard clothes of America. That is why we sell them. Kirschbaum Clothes are fully guaranteed. If a suit or overcoat with the Kirschbaum label (Cherry Tree Brand) shows any flaw in fabric, any imperfection in making, we will return the money. Prices, $15 to $35. The Kirschbaum S18 “Ritz” top coat or the Kirschbaum $20 “ Polar ” overcoat — both Youngfelo models—are made on the popular Raglan style—graceful 6houldcra sad full skirts. GUS LORENZ HI For a, G-ood. Range or Heater T. M. Heed E3 im MAN -!- OPPORTUNITY = SUCCESS There are splendid openings in the Big Horn Basin for the following: Grocery Store General Store Livery Stable Grain Elevator If your present business is not as successful and profita ble as it should be, why not investigate? You can secure particulars about any one of these opportunities at a total cost of 1 cent. The chances of it being worth several thous and dollars to you are all in your favor. Restaurant Creamery Alfalfa Mill Brick Yard Bank Hotel Drug Store Laundry Drop your posal in the box today. D. CLEM DEAYER, Immigration Agent 1004 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb.