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About The Loup City northwestern. (Loup City, Neb.) 189?-1917 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1913)
Cwrixbc 1901. hr The Bubta-McniU Co. bring us half aTT hour"befo7e them 16 the riling! Let ug take it!” A light seemed suddenly to break on her companion, and he sprang airily to his saddle. "As my Lady wills!” gal lantly. .... "Then call to the commandant, and ♦ell him we’ll meet them there!” The Marquis obeyed, and, without awaiting answer, or demur from the officer in charge of the guard, the girl flicked her horse and sent him over a low bush into the narrow way. Fairly in the path, she rode fast, and pressing hard behind, my lord •oon found reason for doubt as to the advisability of that route, and a ■uspicion of regret at his own assent to the departure from the main thor oughfare. As their surroundings grew Wilder and the slender green figure flitted more and more recklessly be fore him, he even ventured to voice his misgivings—advise greater care. A shake of the fair head was all he received for answer and, regardless of the Increasing roughness of the way, she continued to sweep on, now uphill, then down, avoiding by a quick turn one obstacle here, leaping anoth er there! From a black ambush, a branch like the arm of a Titan reached out to seize, but adroitly she swayed from its grasp and only the twigs and leaves touched lightly the bent figure. My lord, however, they struck sharp ly, and at the sudden smart and a quick realization of falling behind, frowningly he drove his horse harder. The tete-a-tete he had naturally ex pected from her request to pursue the lonelier way promised now not to mate rialize; the idea that she was fleeing, he pursuing, possessed him. The for est, a tangle of shrubs and strange creepers, was the scene of the Idyl; she, a sprite of the greenwood, danced Illusively through the maze. At length when my lord had begun to grow weary of vainly endeavoring to over take her, fate favored his efforts; brought to a standstill, at the edge of a torrent, the object of his pur suit. Are you mad, Elise? A shadow on his brow, the Marquis rode down, v She made no reply; regarded only the water. “I hope It is not in your mind to at tempt to cross," he went on, a shade of petulance in his accents. She urged her horse forward; it stopped. “Elise! I beg of you! It is danger ous; better go back, and around!” But the girl set her red lips, raised her whip, and brought it down hard. The animal sprang into the foam; breasting the current, it slipped once or twice, recovered, and, after an ef fort, managed to reach the bank op posite. My Lord—less blithely than he had first embarked on the adven ture—followed; the cold waters surged around, and he almost expected to be swept away. At length, however, chilled by the icy touch of the torrent and somewhat more out of humor, he found himself on the other side. Near ,; the top of the bank, where the Gov ernor’s daughter had now the grace to await him, he rejoined her, disap proval on his face, reproach in his eyes. Yet still did the girl remain un conscious of her lover’s wounded sen sibilities; her own eyes, like stars be neath the flurry of hair, were turned, not to the young man, but away, to ward a gaunt-looking ruin that had suddenly uplifted itself, as if by magic, through a rift in the forest. But a few iiuuurcu yams uibiaiiL, lue UlaCK crumbling walls bristled with rough, Jagged edges—big, broken teeth that snarled at the rim of the ever-young wood. The very brightness of the day seemed only to emphasize the omin ous aspect of the place; to reveal more plainly the solitary character of its wildness. "The monastery, I suppose?” fol lowing the direction of her gaze, the Marquis, after a pause, grudlngly vouchsafed. ‘‘Yes," said the girl in a low tone; “yes!” “Shall we go on?” Her eyes, passing over a tangle of shrubs, bushes and thick, natural screens, slowly settled on a spot, not far away, where a wild bird, about to alight, fled off with a scream. “Shall w'e go on?” With a start the girl turned; the clear-cut features were very grave; in her gaze shone sudden compunction. She raised her hand. “My veil!” she ■aid quickly. “I—dropped it. Do you mind? You—you will find it on this side of the stream—a little way down.” “Mind?” He regarded her doubt fully a moment; then moved by the ir resistible appeal in her eyes, rather abruptly he wheeled, and as he did so, she gathered up the reins. Ere pro ceeding farther upon this errand of gallantry, my lord looked around. “You seem to set great store on this ▼ell,”‘he observed suspiciously. “And I believe you were about to ride off!” he added, noting her expression, when, ,,ri^ ti*~*** *or Bwer, a Heavy Dooy stirred m uie bushes, near at hand, and a gruff voice called out. "Stand whefe ypu are!” V The nobleman’a face changed; his gaze, as if fascinated, now rested on a • score of rough figures who, following the order, so unexpected and startling, sprang simultaneously from neighbor tig thicket or covert, and advanced tonffround them. Held by their grim aspect—the desperate determined vis ages; the black, threatening looks—In the surprise of the moment, too late my lord’s hand sought the sword at his side. Rougher plucked from hla horse, he -found himself flung to the •ward; unceremoniously pinioned, and hoard the voice of my lady raised In See Lou Schwaner. the popular jewler, when in need of any repair ing. He guarantees all work to be right- _ Clear Creek Items Harvey Haddix is spending a few weeks in tills vicinity visiting rela tives and old friends. Mrs. Frank Potter received a visit last week from her sister, Mrs. Laura Clay. George and Harry Xahri were busy putting up ice last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wintield Haddix are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home. Adam Zahn was a Litchfield visitor Friday. Russell Adams and Glen Smith helped Mr. Van Dyke dehorn cattle Saturday. A dance was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Haney Saturday even ing. Miss Grace Adams was a Broken Bow visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Van Dyke visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cop persmith Sunday. Lawrence Lowry returned to his school work at Broken Bow the tirst of the week. Mrs. Fielding of Tecumseh. Nebr.. is visiting at the home of her daugh ter. Mrs. Wintield Haddix. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Edson and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Zahn. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fielding visited at the liomeof Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Haddix Sunday. Victor Lowry returned to I’urdum, Neb., Tuesday. A few of the young people ol tins vicinity attended the masquerade ball at Mason City Friday evening. W. E. Miller was hauling corn Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Runyon and Willis Runyon of Mason City and Miss Grace Adams spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Zahn. Sam Hammond shelled corn for Mr. Van Dyke Tuesday. George Shaw is reported as being sick with the mumps. A dance was given at Mr. Jewell’s Monday evening. Mrs. Warren Edson and children spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hager. 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. COMING TO GRAND ISLAND UNITED DOCTORS, SPEC IALISTS WILL BE AT KOEHLER HOTEL Mar. 3rd to and including! Mar. 8th. One week only | Hours 10 a. in. to 8 p. m. 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WINTER RATES AVAILA8LE Homeseekers Excursions: These are announced for the first and third Tuesday of each month during the spring and summer, to the south, west and northwest, including Wyoming and the fast devel oping Big Horn Basin country. Colonists Rates, March 15th to April I5th: Early announcement is made of the very low one-way settler,s rates,such as $30 from Omaha and Nebraska to far Northwest and California, and $25 to Utah, Central montanna and Idaho. Winter Tourist Rates: The attractive scheme of southern tourest rates together with the beautiful hotels and resorts is developing a heavy volume of winter patron age to that locality. Made in Nebraska Show, Omaha March 5, to 16 This will be a very interesting exhibition oj Nebraska’s manufactured products: Convention of Nebraska retailers; meeting of State Manufacturer Association. Annual Automobile Show Feb. 24, to Mar. I. A $600,000 exhibit of the latest patterns of automobile, auto trucks, etc, Personally conducted California Excursions: y0ur nearest agent can describe these and secure your berths. Ask him for California Excursions, Homeseekers Leaflet, to the Great Northwest, Pacific Coast Tours. J. A Danielson, Ticket Agent L. W. Wakeley, General Passenger Agt Omaha Neb We Xn-vite You. TO THE NEW THEATRE Nothing but Good, Clean shows will be per mitted to be put on here. Good High Class jMotion pictures On account of so many other attractions in our theatre during the next few months we will show pictures only three nights a week. Change of Program every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. LEE & DADDOW 1 FINE SPECIAL AWARDS A - t For Early Efforts in the Northwestern’s BIG AUTOMOBILE CONTEST SpEG|/\L PPJZES TO BE AWAPDED MApep 5th „ One Genuine Diamond Ring, Set in 14 Karat solid gold mounting, One Gold La Valliera, English finish chain.and Pendant. These prizes were purchased from Lou Schwaner, one of Loup City’s Leading Jewelers, They are on display in his window and are guaranteed by him. These two special prizes will be awarded to the two ! contestants who turn in the largest amount of money, over $25 00 collected on new and renewal subscriptions. Any contestant turning in $25.00 during this special period wh does not win one of the above special prizes, w ill re ceive a beautiful locket. This special prize period dates from the beginning of the contest, February 3rd and closes March 5th at 6 o’clock p, m. All money turned into this office by the subscriber will count for the contestant whom he voted for. The regular schedule of votes will be issued on every subscription turned in. These votes will go to ward winning the grand prize. Remember it is the money that counts in this special offer, Contestants who live in other towns outside of Loup City can send their money via mail, but the post mark must show that the subscriptions are mailed not later than March 5th at 6 o’clock p. m. Every contestant has an opportunity of winning a special prize for a special effort. Schedule of Votes on Sucscrtption Contest 1 year $1.50.500 votes 2 years 85.00.700 votes 3 years $4.50.1200 votes 4 years $6.00.1800 votes 5 vears $7.50.2500 votes 6 years $9.00. 3300 votes 7 years $10.50.4200 votes 8 years $12.00.5200 votes 9 years $13.50.6300 votes 10 years $15.00.7500 votes NOMINATING BLANK The Northwestern’s Automobile Contest I hereby nominate and cast 1000 votes for m.....-. A ddress........... as the most popular candidate in the Northwesten voting contest. Signed............ Address Rules Governing This Contest Any lady is eligible,providing con ditions set forth below are complied ; with, but the contest manager re serves the right to reject objection able nominations, No candidate will be "permitted to i transfer votes to another after receiv ing them for herself. Ballots sent in for names not prop erly nominated will be destroyed un counted. Every candidate should be regularly nominated on a blank printed in this paper or a similar blank furnished by i he Northwestern. A coupon will be printed during the first weeks of tire contest. This coupon will count for the votes desig nated therein. All coupons will be dated and will be void unless re ceived at this office on or before the expiration of the time set as printed. All ballots must be sent to the con test manager, care of the Northwes tern with postage prepaid. No employe of the Northwestern will be eligible as a candidate. Any questions or controversies that may arise are to be settled by the Contest Manager. In accepting nomination, all can didates must agree to abide by above conditions. In case of a tie vote * prize of equal value will be awarded, or the prize so tied sold and money equally divided. The Contest Mana ger reserves the right to govern the closing date in case of sickness or death. The way to secure votes is by pay ing money for subscriptions or cut ting out free votes from the North western. Positively no notes will be sold for cash without subscriptions to the paper. Candidates may solicit votes in any part of the United States. The regular vote schedule below will not be increased during the con test except in special ballot periods. No young iady-should hesitate to go into this contest, as everyone has a fair chance to win a handsome and valuable prize. The main object the Northwestern has in view .is to get subscribers and the girl who works the hardest is the one we want to have the best prize. Don't hesitate to ask your friends and neighbors whether they take the Northwestern. Hustle and there will be nothing to defeat you. The list of candidates nominated will be published next week. Read them over: probably yonr name will be among them. Note When properly filled out and mailed or delivered to the Contest Manager the nomination blank will count for 1000 votes for the candidate nomina ted, except that but one nomination blank will be accepted for each candi date. Nominations written on an or dinary sheet of paper will be accepted, names of parties making nominations will not be divulged only when re quested. In next week's issue we will publish a list of candidates whose nominations have been received up to the time of going to press. Nominate a Candidate Cut out this nomination blank, write in the name of a popopiur young lady or girl, sign and send to the North western and upon receipt of same the young lady whose name appears upon it will become a candidate and is el igible to compete for the grand prizes offered. Only one nomination will be accepted for each candidate. Each candidate nominated will receive 1000 vote as a starting standing. Make* a nomination now! Help some can didate win an auto. If you have not start ed in the contest, then do so at once. One of the best opportunities in a lifetime to win a Ford Roadster Your friends will urge you to get into the race, but don’t wait for them to ask you. Ask them for their subscription. The field is open, so \~T Contest Manager, Care Northwestern