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VOLUME XXXI LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23.1913 NUMBER 11 10 Per Cent Reduction Sale Beginning Saturday, Jan. 25th ’13 And lasting ten days only. We will sell any article in the store ex cept flour and sugar by the sack At a Reduction of 10 per cent FOR CASH But Remember this is for CASH and CASH only. R. L. ARTHUR THE CLOSEST AND Promptmost attention is paid to your order when sent by mail. Write to day and save yourself the journey of a per sonal visit. You can order prescriptions, toilet ar ticles or any other thing carried at an up-to-date drug store in this way. Swanson & Lofholm DRUG STORE Have a Business Home ' s j Call today, and lot us s'art you on the road to prosperity. We not only accept your deposits, keep your money safely and render you every possible accommo dation that the best banks m the country can render, but we will take care of your valuable papers and give you our assist tance in any business transaction free of charge. We invite you to make our bank your business home. FIRST NATIONAL BANK ID. f. Mason, Prest. H. B. Outhouse, Vice-pres* L. fianstn, Cashier A. 0. Zimmerman In Old Virginia We have received an interesting let ter from our young friend, A.O. Zim merman, down in Dixie land, which we are glad to publish as giving his views of that country, and which he appears immensely pleased with. We give it in full: Meadow, Va., Jan. 12, 1913. Friend Burleigh: This leaves Mr. Minshull’s family and my own enjoy ing Virginia to the utmost, We have a very pretty location on an auto road just nine miles from the city of Rich mond, three miles from the electric line and one mile from a railroad. We have been having lovely weath er. For the past two weeks we have hardly needed a tire. Quite a con trast to the weather at home from which we receive reports of 15 and 20 below. However, this is not an “arid” climate. It is cold enough so that vegetation is retarded until along in March. The price of land ranges close to the forty dollar mark on the average for a fairly improved place, while there are some exceptional bargains offered yet as low as $10 per acre, where the improvements are actually worth more than the price asked but these chances are fast becoming a thing of the past. There has been a vast change along this line since 1 left Virginia four years ago. A neighbor of mine, last season, raised 700 bushels of potatoes on two and one-half acres. There have been a number of instances where a yield of 100 bushels of corn to the acre have been made, besides a crop of clover the same year. Most any of this land will produce a profit in any crop. A number of people are fencing in large tracts and turning their attention to dairying with remarkable success. Trucking and poultry raising returns a big profit as the innumerable rail roads throw the market right at the door. The timber is Virginia’s prin cipal resource. Since the war and the freeing of slaves, Virginia people have abandoned nearly all attempts at agriculture and have been content to y ve by selling a body of timber or a tract of land off of their large estates. But the immigration of northerners and westerners within the borders of Virginia, is rapidly changing it back again to the good old agricultural times, for which Virginia was justly noted. All pre dicta return of the old valuation of land, when the owner would have con sidered himself insulted were he of fered $5o per acre for land that can now be bought for $15 or $20. Virginia is naturally a “homey” state. The people in Virginia are the most contented people in the world, and why shouldn't they be, as they have lovely homes, nice orchards and the timber growing makes them 10 per cent per annum, which, in most instances, is enough to keep them, be sides their crops. Each household has its contingent of servants. We like Virginia better than any place we have ever been. Sincerely, A. O. Zimmerman. Lard cans for sale at 20c each at J uug & Melberg's Bakery. I)o something for that cold now. Neglect it, and it may become some thing serious. We reccommend Rexall White Pine and Tar. Don't delay—try it today. The Rexall Drug Store. Vaughn & Hlnman. H.B. Musser Writes From Kansas Home We this week received the following letter from H. B. Musser, who seems perfectly contented down in Kansas, where he and family moved from Loup Citysometwo or more years ago: Parsons, Kans., Jan. 14,1913.—J.W. Burleigh; Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find $1.50 to continue my sub scription to your paper until Jan. 23, 1914. Please notify me when the year expires, as I seldom notice the date on wrappers. We enjoy reading the news from our old home town. Our winter has been delightful so far. We have been plowing up to within a few days ago, when our tirstsnow fell, but it has disappeared and there is little frost in the ground. We enjoyed a very pleasant visit from our old friends, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Tracy and Milford several weeks ago. They were much pleased with this country and promised us another visit on their way home. Sending you and yours, and the good people of Loup City and Sherman county, the heartiest greetings of this glad new year, I remain Yours truly, H. B. Musser. Friday’s Wrestle Frost and Fizzle In order to keep history straight, we have to record last Friday even ing's wrestle a frost and fizzle, and all the elements of a frame-up. Ac cording to the promotor, alleged lightweight champion wrestler of the state, it was to be a big event, one preliminary to be a Denver artist and an Arcadia local wrestler, named Callen, and himself pitted against St. Paul local. However, in the above events, there was nothing that could really be called a contest, as the local Arcadia boy easily pinned the Denver lad to the mat nearly as soen as they clinched, and in no wrestle was there a tussle exceeding six minutes, except in the main event, when the flight weight took 13 minutes to flatten the St. Paul lad, which lie could easily have done in one minute's tim i in the first try, in the second let Mc Donald best him in 3 minutes, and in the last fall throwing McDonald as soon as they clinched. We are sorry to record such a wrestling event, as it serves to hurt the sport here, but it will also serve to put a stop to any such in the future. At the close of the fizzle, Warren Miller offered to throw the whole push as fast as he could get hold of them and do the en tire act in from 20 minutes to an hour. However there were few pres ent to part with their money. Judge Hostetler’s Panama Trip We have received the following short note from Judge Hostetler, who with a party of sightseers is on his way to see the Panama Canal and the torrid zone: New Orleans, Jan. 14, 1913:— Dear Friend; Have arrived safely in the Crescent City. Our boat is in the harbor and we will sail tomorrow at 11 a. m. for that domain where once the pirates and buccaneers held sway. We will arrive at the canal Jan. 23. The farms of Mississippi are poor, miserably poor. Nebraska, with its golden sunshine, surpasses this coun try beyond comparison. Give my love to the people of Sherman county. Yours truly, B. O. Hostetler. County Attorney Contest Case For Defendant The county attorneyship contest case came before the county court last Thursday and continued till Friday eyening, before all the evidence was in and the arguments of the attorneys were concluded. Quite a number of witnesses were called and a count of the ballots made. At the close of the hearing, County Judge Smith took the matter under advisement to render his findings between that and Wednesday, of this week. The pro ceedings were attended by a goodly number of interested spectator. Later—Judge Smith yesterday morning gave in his decision in favor of defendant, entitling J. S. Pedler to the office of county attuorney. It is not known what action, if any, will be taken by contestant. For coughs and colds. The Rexa.l Drug Store handles the best Reme dies reccommended by them and guaranteed to give satisfaction. Vaughn & Hinman. Blacksmith Kay Tattooed by Mule Last week Friday, our young friend, Jim Kay, who engages in the pastime of fondling the kickers of four-footed quadrupeds, had an experience he does not wish repeated. A span of the long-eared tiends were brought to the shop to have their lower ex tremities prepared for rough roads, their owner explaining that they were perfectly gentle and would not harm a fly at long range. With this assurance, J im proceeded to fit them out. with hoof protectors. However, it was soon found that at least one of them was an adept at the usual func tion ; attributed to his kind, and it oearae necessary to put him in a mule straight jacket. All went well till Jim was in a trying position, when something happened not in the print edschedule. Just what happened, how it happened and at what supreme mo ment it happened could not be speetic ally stated. Anyway,the straight jack et snapped, there was a whirlwind, cyclone, simoon, earthquake or rend ing of earth and the heavens above in one indissoluble moss and Jim picked himself up from a pile of rubbish iron in another part of the shop, while a sad-eyed and perfectly innocent look ing piece of mule flesh stood quietly w ith a questioning gaze as to why the work was not proceeding. When Jim took an inventory of himself later, he found the lightning had struck him in several places instantaneously, a branch of mule electricity making an incision between the left eye and temple, another being above the right ear. and here and there over his anatomy being found evidences that he had been in the direct path of a hurricane, the like of which he might not be able to encounter again in a life time and get off as easy. But then, even a mule is up against a hard proposition once In a while and in • tackling our young friend to force him into innocuousdisuetude, he reckoned without his host and will have to try something easier next time. If you want a dray, phone A. L. En derlee. Black 63, or leave your order with either lumber yard or E. G. Taylor. Best of service guaranteed. , FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF F M. HENRY Treasurer of Sherman County, Nebraska, from July 1st, 1912, to January 1st, 1913. ' COLLECTIONS BY TEARS: Balance CoU'ct ns I | Balance Balance on hand July 1st 1912.... *72.009 10 NAMES OF on hand from Disburse- Trans- Trasrr'd Commis-: on hand I Collections for year 1*00. 88 FUNDS- July 3 all meats I fcrred to from ; sions ; Jan. 1. 1907 . 77 1912 Sources I 1 I I 1913 1908,'.... 8 K9 — «*»• -• ’t 77 state Funds. 1.029 15«12.282 18.$ 7,878.52 | $ 500 11 $ 4.982 7C 1910,... 231 68 County General. 4.116 45 7,817 19 7.892 03 * 1.220 34: 1.030 88 4.231 05 " " 1911. 20.538 91 county Int. Bond. 3.550 80 4.774 03 7,078 85 1.845 98 1912,... 42.293.91 county Koad. 2 194 58 429 99 838 10 | 1,786 47 County Bridge. 7.228 05 4,774 27 6,895 57 5.106 75 Emergency Bridge..... 2,853 68 4 73 2.858 41 County Poor Farm. 1.220 34 $ 1.220 34 Soldiers Relief. 322 21 04 322 2J Dist. School. 22.090 16 19,597 17 25.473 39 16 87 411 06 15,786 01 Dlst. School Bond. 1,848 83 967 23 626 35 16 87 20 0£t 2.186 4S Township Funds. 11.015 28 14,010 53 14,652 85 I 754 96 9,618 Oi Township Bonds. 14,745 04 2,275 54 1.471 96 120 90 15.427 7: Loup City Village . . 820 44 1,196 67 1.50$ 00 63 57 453 51 ■"> Litchfield Village. 475 06 180 00 20 36 247 HI Litchfield Vil. Bond. 145 22 353 14 ! I 15 52 482 81 Ashton Village. 57 21 349 56 110 00 15 79 280 98 Rockville Village. 17 05 219 01 i 9 68 226 38 Fines . 35 00 170 00 205 0C Printers fund. 204 98 63 20 80 00 I 2 14 1 86 01 Permanent Road Fund 274 26 102 CO I 6 03 370 22 Redemptions. 54 95 2,098 65 2,130 40 23 3C Fees... . 37 75 54 50 92 25 School Lands. 5.086 33 lnstitute^umL^^^ ^J24J>1 ^2W00,^2510O ^15^ MUctfnaneomf collections .......... 3.032 46 T Total... ... .... 73.985 97 , m 69 % 77.059 02 1.237 21 1,237 Slj* 3,083 34 ( 86,131 43 _I_Less Salary 1st half Total.$144,903 79 Total .vSmTQ7 ill Litchfield overdraft.$28 87 _ Amount or Money In Depositories and In Office: Items In Office: — Cash.J 79 36 Deposited in banks: The First National Bank of Loup City. 22,460 96 Loup City State Bank. 17,505 49 First National Bank of Litchfield. 8,000 00 Bank of Ashton. 7,500 00 Rockville State Bank. 3,500 00 Hazard State Bank. 2,500 00 Ashton State Bank. . 5,000 0o Nebraska Fiscal Agency, New York. 173 96 Tot®l. .* 66,719 77 Less balance of com . 5gg 34 Total.. State of Nebraska ) County of Sherman Jss I, F. M. Henry, treasurer of said county, do solemnly swear that the fore g'ing statement is correct, as I verily be lieve. F. M. Henry, Treasurer By Pearl Needham, Deputy. Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 7th day of Jan. 1913. W. C. Deiterichs County Clerk. Examined by County board and found correct. Approved Jan. 7th 1913. [seal] J. H. Welty, Chairman Co. Board. * 9 c o ► ► , Quality Groceries \ \ • o»»e« IF YOU WOULD BE I Huy Your Groceries Here They Bring Peace To Every Family J Making Hunger Disappear J IT S THE QUALITY $ , t——I % ® ya I * | Try These—They’ll Please | « t Evaporated Prunes Lima Beans £ Peaches Scotch Peas # A]>ricots Navy Beans ^ Raspberries Rice £ Raisins Tapioca J Currants Spaghetti X Eate Noodles ^ GHsceveR's l The Quality House Established 1888 5 Fuel For Your Base Burner We have just unloaded a car of Youghiogheny coke, nut size, just the thing for your base burner. It makes a good clean fuel to handle and makes lots of heat. This is a car of 72 hour Eastern coke and it is the best coke that is shipped to this part of the country. No impurities in this. Nothing but heat. Get a load and see how nicely it takes the place of hard coal. Wo have it here at Loup City. Keystone Lumber Company Yards at Loup City, Ashton, Arcadia, Rockville and Schaupps. A Little Cold. Don’t allow it to run on until it be comes SOMETHING SE RIOUS, We ba»e REME DIES calculated to assist na ture in counteracting the ef fects of a cold, thereby avoid ing SERIOUS RESULTS. Wc especially RECOM MEND Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup, Rexall White Pine and Tar, Rexall Order lies and Nebraska Cold Breakers. TilY THESE REMEDIES. DON’T NEGLECT THAT COLD. The Rexall Drug Store Vaughn & Hinman IT I When in Need of COAL or first-class LuLixiber of all dimensions. We also nave a ear ol UOKe. We also have a good line of Fence posts, range ing in price from ten to fifty cents. Phone Red 29 and you will receive prompt attention LEININGER LUMBER COMPANY