Have a Business Home ‘I Chill today and let us start you on the | road to prosperity. We not only accept I your deposits, keep your money safely I and render you every possible accommo- jj dation that the best banks in the country l can render, but we will take care of your I valuable papers and give you our assis. | tance in any business transaction free of | charge. We invite you to make our j bank your business home. f FIRST NATIONAL BANK j d. f. Mason, Prest. H. B. Outhouse, Vlcc-Pres' I L. fiansen, Cashier CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR Every one can be chosen from our most complete stock of Holiday Goods | We make a suggestion that buyers make their I • purchases early while the stock is complete and we f | will store the same for you if you wish. ; | If You are in doubt | | as to your wants, let us show you the many new |j * items for gifts this year, | Swanson & Lofholm 1 A DRUG STORE § THE NORTHWESTERN i^ubscript^n^^th^N^rth^^ (; western is $1.50 a year •} LOCAL NEWS. Dr Vallier, Osteopath, Grand Island Lee Bros, still pay the highest market price for chickens. Dr. Wanek of Ashton autoed to Loup City Tuesday afternoon. LOOK up Lee Bros, before you sell your chickens. For Salk—A Fox typewriter, all cleaned, new ribbon, in good working order, $15. Inquire of Dr.S.A. Allen. Heinz’ mince meat at Reynolds’ meat market. Ladies, if you want style and com fort, let Mrs. Pritchard lit you in a Spirella Corset. For dressmaking call on Mrs. De Witt. Phone 5 on 5o. Jas. Bartunek, our popular harness man, went to Omaha Monday to lay in a new and up-to-date line of leather work in his business. L1 * Lard cans for sale at 20c each at p Juug & Melberg’s Bakery. _ Messrs. Will and Henry Schuman ^ and families spent Thanksgiving with I Father and Mother Schuman at their | home near Ashton. ! If you have a horse or a mule to sell, call phone 5-on-88. Mykl. A. Warrick. Dr. Carson will be in Dr. Longacre’s office Wednesday, Dec. 11th. prepared to treat the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and also to Fit Glasses. 9 9 9 9 9 9 for chickens at Lee Bros. t Paul Magnuson was up from Aurora f over Thanksgiving, eating up the good things mother mages, returning V home Saturday morning. V — -- If you want a dray, phone A. L. En derlee, 8 on 63, or leave your order with either lumber yard or E. G. Taylor. Best of service guaranteed. The Misses Addie and Florence Leininger returned to school at Uni versity place last Saturday, after spending Thanksgiving at home. ^ ou had better fill your bins with your supply of soft coal for winter use. Come and see our coal. Taylor's Elevator. Don Charlton and Ed Ohlsen re turned to the University Saturday morning last after feasting over Thanksgiving on mother's cooking. Heinz sauer kraut by the barrel or keg or in any quantity at Reynolds’ meat market. J. S. Pedler is the latest to engage in auto ownership, purchasing a Ford of Pete Ogle last week, and now han dles the wheel like a born pilot. For Sale—Single-combed White Leghorns, hens and roosters. Phone Mrs. Geo. Curry, 8-on-99, Litchfield, Nebraska. Guy Stout left last Saturday morn ing for Washington county, Arkansas, iGuy would not say just when he (would return, but blushed just like one of those fellows on w horn love draws with but a siugle hair, etc. For Rent—Iluckleebury's new and modern cement bungalow in the northeast part of town. Inquire of R. H. Mathew. Mrs. J. J. Long of Blair arrived last Friday evening for a week’s visit with her daughter, Mrs. Ashley Conger. She expects to return home tomorrow. A No. 1 baled hay for sale in car load lots. Phone 8-on-84. F. P. Peter son. Mrs. A. B. Outhouse entertained the members of the senior class and high school teachers last Wednesday evening at 6 o’clock dinner, in honor of Miss Orpha’s seventeenth birthday anniversary. There are seventeen in the class, and wherever they are a good time is had. JVIep’s Sheep Liped Duck Coats No 101 Sheep lined brown duck coat, made from heayv brown duck with sheep skin lininsr throughout, cellar faced with drab corduroy, sleeve wristlets autombile fastners, d; uble sewed seams, average length 81 in., our price $2-90 We claim this is a better coat than Scars Roebuck adver-| tises at $2.98, you can find this coat on page 517 no 4LK400j the cost of this coat to send for it. charges 75c Postal money order 5c Letter, envelopes, stamps 5c Send money in advance wait three weeks coat in Chicago $2.98 The cost of this coat will be $h.88 The price of ours $2.90 and you see what you are buying be fore paying and we guarantee ours to be first-class goods. Here is a coat tnat Sears Roebuck adceitise at $4.95 Chicago, you will find this coat in their catalogue on page H7 no 41K421, only that ours has the automobile fasteners, and theirs is those cheap loops, the automobile fastners costs 15c more than the loops does. The express on this coat from Chicago ’ 75c Postal and money order - - r - 5c Letter, envelopes and stamps - - - 5c Send money in advance, wait two or three weeks for the coat to come, price of coat in Chicago $4.95 The cost of this coat delivered in Loup City $5.80! The price of ours and you can see it before bur ing is $4.75 Here is another coat that Sears Roebuck advertise at $5.95 Cr icago , you will find this coat on page 518 no 41K436. Now add express charges to it 75c other expense 10c a»d coat in the first place $5.95 Total $6.8' The price of ours is $§.00- Poes it Pa.v to send - way j for woods? LOUP CITY MERCANTILE CO. Mrs. Norsecn, mother of Mrs.! Elmer Youngquest, who lias been; lu-re for the past two month, returned i home to Aurora yesterday morning. Mrs. Mathews will sell the remain-1 jer ol her beautiful hats and coats at reduced prices. Splendid oppor tunity for securing a new outfit. Burr Bobbins and family droveover in their auto and spent Thanksgiving with Brother Frank Bobbins and family, Burr returning home next day, but Mrs. Bobbins and children remaining over fora few days. Mrs. Mathews can furnish you with a number ot Holiday novelties, suit able to send as gifts through the mails. Mr. and Mrs. Luick and family of St. Paul were guests over Thanks giving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith, the gentlemen being brothers-in-law. They returned home Saturday morning. You can save money by buying your winter suit at Lorentz’. Mrs. Steven of Lawrence, Kan., who had been here visiting her son, Glenn A. Steven, manager of our telephone company, left Monday for het home, Mrs. Glenn Steven accompanying her as far as Central City. See my line of men and boys’ over coats. A bargain at Lorentz’. Mrs. Robert Pinkerton and children of Omaha visited last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gilbert. leaving Saturday morning for home. Mr. Pinkerton was formerly editor of the Champion at Arcadia. If you want good, prompt draying, call on C. L. McDonald, successor to Ilagood. Little Lea Minsliuii entertaineu a dozen of lier little friends last Satur day afternoon, on the eve of her de parture with the family for their future home near Richmond, \ ir ginia. We are paying 32 cents cash for cream delivered at the creamery. We test and pay cash for cream. Ravenna Cekamkuy Co. The M. E. Aid Society will give their annual chicken pie supper and bazaar on the afternoon and evening of Dec. 12th. Just»tlie place to buy your Xmas presents, handkerchiefs, I aprons, comforts and many other use l ful articles. Come early. We are making cut prices on iloui in 500-pound lots. Also any of the merchants will make you the same price. You better buy a supply now while prices are low. „ Loup City Mill & Light Co. The teacher and pupils of Dist. 38, Shetler school, cordially invite you to be present at the entertainment and box supper to be held Friday, Dec. 6. Program at 8 o'clock. Ladies, .please bring boxes. Mary Poor, teacher. The Loup City Mills have oil meal on hand at all times, ^hey ship it out to surrounding towns a..d can supply you in ton lots at redused prices. -Loup City Mill & Light Co. Miss Zelpha Reed was home from the University over Thanksgiving, re turning to Lincoln Sunday by way of Ravenna by auto. She is taking a specialty in arts rftid science and in structions on the cornet. In remitting for another year’s reading of the North western, Mrs. Olga Young of Boelus has this favor able comment to make: “I must say that the Northwestern is a very newsy weekly paper and am pleased with it. Have been a reader for two years.” Thanks. We pay cash for eggs delivered at the creamery. Kavenna Creamery Co. Oor sloe': of Christmas Candies and Nuts is large, number one in quali: and absolutely ntssiT. Our line if box Candies is about the nicest ard niftiest you ever saw. We want you to see our candy display—it's tin finest you ever saw. Come to The Ivexall Dituo Store for your Christ- - mas Candies and Nuts. Vaughn & Henman. Will Ohlsen left last Friday, follow-; ing Horace Greeley’s advice, perhaps, i to go west and grow up with the country, although Will has a pretty well developed growth upward as it is, and may go'a wideuftjg out process, instead, lie expects to visit Denver first and thence westward, taking in Salt Lake City and ending down in Los Angeles. Just how long he will be gone he diu not attempt to ealeu-. late himself. The many friends of Mr. Clarence ! Burt of Wiggle Creek will be pained to learn that be was called to Omaha a short time ago by the fatal illness of his brother, G. C. Burt of Valley, who was in a Hospital in that city suf fering with Bright’s disease, the brothel dying on the 23rd. This is tiie second brother our friend has lost within the last year, one pissing into the Great Bey ond last December in the south part of the state. Leave orders for theC.L. McDonald dray at either lum Ler yardor E. G. at Tay lor’s. , I)r. Emmerson of beotts Bluff, who had been spending Thanksgiving with his friend, Mr. Dan McDonald, in company with Mr. McDonald, gave us a pleasant call last Saturday, ac companied by the doctor’s young son, who is making his home here with the McDonalds for the preseht, Dr. Emerson having lost his wife about a year ago. The doctor himself is in poor health and is seeking complete restoration. The Loyal Berean Class of th& Presbyterian Sunday school will give a bird social in the church parlors on Eriday evening, Dec. 6. Admission 10c. All interested in helping the young people, come. See Us First We lie!p you select appropriate gifts not expensive ones. But of the high est quality. You will save minutes and money by visiting our store. Henry M. Elsner Miss Mabel Daddow went to St. Paul last Thursday morning to spend Thanksgiving with her sisters, the Mesdames Balliman and Lambert, and families. Poland Chinas for Sale * About twenty bead of young pure bred Poland China hoars for sale, of the big-bonad type, sired by such boars as Gold Dust Hadley, Sampson, Grand Look and Long Look. Phone 6 on 96. M. A. Gilbert, Loup City. Nebr. Notice to Creditors ^Sherman*CotuRy*! - * «*• bounty Court In the matter of the estate of Katherine Koclianowski, deceased. To the creditors of said estate: You are hereby notified, that I will sit at the county court room in Roup City, in said county on the 2i)th. day of January, 1913, at 10 o'clock a. m. and on the 28th day of June, 1913. to receive and examine all claims against said estate, with a view to their adjustment and allowance. The time limited for tbepresenta tion of claims against said estate is the 28th day of June. A.D. 1913. and the time limited for j payment of debts is one year from said 20th day of January. 1913. Witness my hand and seal of said county c ;urt, this 26th day of November. 1912. JsealJ E. A SMITH, ■County Judge last pub. Dec. 19 CLOAK SALE Q Big Cut Price Cloak Sale Commencing Saturday, December 7th As we do not want to carry over any Cloaks, we are going to make a price on them that will make them move at once. 25c Discoupt op all Cloaks Come ip early while you cap get a selectiop. Munsing Underwear No. 3557 Bleached Misses Munsing union suit, drop seat, per suit SI-00 No. 3517, Ladies’ bleached union suit in Munsing half open front, ankle length, elbow sleeves $1.00 » ■— .. 1 ■ ■■■■■■■■' ■ ■ — i No. 3545 Ladies’ bleached union suit, high neck, long sleeve, ankle length,Munsing underwear $1. - —-——— ---- i ■ BRADLY SWEATERS Made from the best material and made to fit. Price $1-75 to $$50 Bradley Caps FOR Ladies’ Girls I and Boys.4 These are \ made to wear V well and are warm. Price 50c to; $2.50 SPECIAL DRIVES Ladies Aprons { Shoulder Strap Gingham Aprons 50c Gingham Aprons with bib 65c INFANTS HOODS Made of India Linen 25c Ilood made of China Silk 50c Face Cloth Good size bleached terry face cloth 5 > Turkish Towels good turkish bath towels with fringe ends, 36x19 bleach ed, a bargain J5c Lace and embroideries an excellent assortment of attractive pattern at popular price 5c Ribbons A splendid lot of ribbons including all the newest shades for bows, sashes, etc. Special attention is called to the super ior values shown at per yard only IOc Women's. Misses and children’s hose support rs, elastic web top, non elastic bottom rubber post button, in black and white only 10c Some splendid va ues in men’s fleeced underwear in gra At 50c one better grade in cream color heavy fleeced at 65c Some splendid values well made work shirts, good wearing materials in plain and fancy collars, a money sav ing chance not to be overlooked at 50c Men’s negligee shirts, clearance of regular dollar goods various styles, same with soft roll collar and same with high soft detachable col lars. All well mads and roomy, good material neat pat terns and collars. Your choice of any in this lot at T5e A big lot to • choose from all the popu lar styles and weights price 25 to 50 Men’s cloth gloves bleached can* ton flannel gloves big value at 3 For 25c a BACK COMBS Good quality plain and fancy. 12 and 25c MEN’S Hosiery A splendid lot of men’s half hose inclding various styles and colors at 15 to 25 J I Children’s f Stockings A splendid lob of Boys and Girls stockings at 15c We also handle the FAy stocking the best money can y for the price Q-roceries lOOlbs best gr’d sugar 5 96 lOOlbs Chicken grit 90 2 cans Tomatoes 25 2 cans peas 25 1 doz good lemons 30 2 box grape nut 25 2 Cream Wheat 25 3 Post Toasties 26 3 Egg-O-See 25 6 bars flake white soap 25 10 bars polo soap 25 10 bushel apples $5 00 Do not be swindled, as we can always save you money Loup City Mer. Co. ■ , •' ' ' ^ . • ■ ' V, '