R U Aware That I tJ B Allowing1 A Great Opportunity to pass every day that you do not visit our bank. | Success and Friends follow a bank account| We can prove this to you if you will give us I - a chance. I FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Loup City, Nebraska d. f. Nason, prest. H. B. Outhouse, Vlcc-pres. L. fiansen, Cashier ' ' -- 7T . 54 Should always be well Supplied, you never know the ho ur you may need something from it. Are you sure that you have all the articles that you requfre? And are you posi tive you know how to use what you have? Come in here to day and let us talk it over, We may be able to give you some usaful hints. They are free. Bring a list of what you need and let us figure on it. Swanson & Lofholm, I <*I! Coal!! Coal!!! We carry two kinds of nut coal. Try our Pinade Nut and you’ll use no other TAYLOR’S ELEVATOR » Loup City Infirmary of Osteopathy Dr. Jas. F. Blanchard Physician In Charge Office hours—8a. m. until o p. m. Rates for rooms on request Examination free, Phone No. 1U6 HJMbE When in Need of COAL or first-class Lumber of all dimensions, We also have a car of Coke. We also have a good line of Fence pos*?, range ing in price from ten to fifty cents. Phone Red 29 and you will receive prompt attention > LEININGER LUMBER COMPANY THE NORTHWESTERN Subscription to the North western is $1.50 a year Single Copy 5 cents LOCAL NEWS. Try F. E. Brewer for hail Insurance. Satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. W. T. Chase purchased a new Buick last week. Special low prices on Plow and List er Lays at Garner’s shop. W. S. Waite had business at nsli ton last Saturday. If you want to be treated right, in sure in the St. Paul Fire and Marine of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. A. II. Hansel and daughter were Grand Island visitors last Sat urday. Complete line of goods that go to make up an up-to-date jewelry store at Schwaner’s. W. F. Mason and C. Bradley re turned last Friday night from a few days’ business in Omaha. Select a nice parsol and have de tachable handle monogramed, at Schwaner’s. M. A. Phillips is the proud possessor of a new Oakland auto, purchased last Saturday. For Sale, one 8-foot Deering Binder with all attachments. Inquire of S. Foss, one mile west of Loup City. Mr. Adrian Leeper, oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Leeper, is here from Montana visiting them. The new Frederick has treated it self to a line new bus and dandy team the past few days. The Sturtevant Vacuum Cleaner, the clean way to clean. See C. R. Sweetland or phone. He has them for sale or rent. It is claimed that Sherman county has about a half million dollars in vested in automobiles so far. Furniture, almost as good as new for sale at the Second Hand Store for 5oc on the dollar. The Misses Arlie Corning and Em ma Rowe were Grand Island visitors | last Friday. I If you want good, prompt draying, call on C. L. McDonald, successor to Hagood. Miss Mabel Barnes from St. Paul is | a new stenographer and book-keeper j in the office of the First Trust Co. If you want a dray, phone A. L. En derlee. Black 63, or leave your order I with either lumber yard or E. G. Taylor. Best of service guaranteed. H. J. Johansen and wife, A. J. Johnson and wife, Mrs. C. E. Mellor i and C. J. Tracy attended the funeral j of Mrs. W. R. Mellor at Lincoln Tues day. Mr. Montague Worlock begs to an-1 nounce that he is now prepared to re- j ceive pupils in singing and voice pro-1 duction both in class and private. For | terms and futher particulars apply either personally or by letter to Mr. Montague Worlock. Loup City. T. D. Wilson and wife went to Ash ton last Friday and left Saturday by auto for Ravenna, there to take the train for Morrill, Neb., where they are to spend the better part of the summer. . S. A. Pratt on Monday of this week went to Hazard to install a new pool hall at that place. He expects later to move to Hazard, and if so, instead of selling his residence property here will rent for the present. Emil Cronquist and bride, formerly Miss Sallie Johnson of this city, left last, Saturday for points east on their honeymoon trip, and will be at home at Holyoke, Colorado, July 1st. Mrs. Joe Cording and little daugh ter from Litchfield were visiting for a number of days at the home of the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bennett, returning home Sunday last. H. S. Nightingale went to Benkle man, Neb., last Friday, where he had a foreclosure case in the district court for Mrs. Kee and daughter of Wash- j mgton township, returning home; Tuesday of this week. Judge Walter Moon returned last Saturday evening from attendance on a reunion of Iowa soldiers at Des Moines, going down to Iowa’s capitol Monday of that week. It was thought that would be the last reunion of Iowa soldiers that would ever take place. Dr. J. E. Bowman was called to York last Friday evening by the serious illness of his good mother, W. D. Zimmerman, accompanied by M. C. Mulick, driving him to Ravenna to take the train. He expects to go | on to Omaha before returning, If the ' condition of the mother warrants it. The county board adjourned last Friday evening about 9:30, after a most strenuous week doing dad’s work for the county, Friday afternoon and evening being taken up in settling matters pertaining to the west bridge. It is expected everything will becom pleted this week on the west bridge contract. The Odd Fellows here are feeling jubilant over the honors conferred on the lodge as a whole and on two mem bers personally in that last week Dr. Dickinson received his commission as assistant surgeon on the commander’s staff of the Cantons, with rank of captain, while R. D. Hendrickson re ceived his commission as adjutant of the third battilion, 2nd regiment, of the same order, with rank of captain also. And they were honors worthily bestowed, Quality considered, my prices are as low as found anywhere. Schwaner, the Jeweler. Fritz Lescliinskv returned home I from the State University last week for the summer vacation. Lost— Raditor cap from auto. Finder please return to Frank Blaska. Second-hand lawnmower for sale by the editor. Miss Minnie Gilbert was home for a* visit over last Sunday, returning to her duties in Omaha Monday. George Cramer arrived from Kano rado, Kansas, last Saturday noon and will again make his home in this city for a short time. Clark Reynolds last week sold his farm in Washington township to W: Aufrecht. House for Rent—Fenced in suitable for chickens. Apply to Henry Jenner, phone blue 12. Mrs. A. B. Outhouse attended the funeraLof the late Mrs. W. R. Mellor at Lincoln Tuesday. With a big wind accompaniment, this section was visited by 15-100ths of an inch of rain last Sunday even ing. Mrs. Ray Gardiner went to Ilanne brog Tuesday noon for a two weeks’ visit. Another lone widower to join the bunch. New line of umbrellas, gold and sterlingsilver detachable liahdies now On display at Schwaner's, the Jeweler. There will be services at 10 a. m. June 22nd, at the German Evangeli cal church. * v Mrs. True of Lee Park, who lias be in visiting her sister, Mrs. O. Ben schoter, for a number of days, re turned to her home last Saturday. Miss Bess Sharp went down to Lincoln Tuesday morning to attend the state Sunday school association meeting. Miss Hartman, a deaconess of the Methodist church, is expected to ar rive this wefek to assist in the work of that church in Loup City. Discs sharpened by either the cold rolling or cutting process at Garner's. Prices right and staisfaction guar anteed. Mrs. J. L. Fort and little daughter, left last wtek for Almena, Kan., for a month’s visit. Jesse makes the ’steenth widower here. Mrs. Rebecca Eichelberger of Aurora and little Mable Sandin of Marquette, are here visiting their daughter and grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Cowling. Miss Theresa Dzingle is home on a ! three weeks’ vacation from Omaha, i where she is studying at St.Catlnyine hospital for a trained nurse. Try the Ideal ..Bakery for Bread. Pies, Cakes and Pastry of all kinds. Special attention given to orders for parties, entertainments, 0 o’clock dinners, etc. Dr. S. A. Allen went to Lincoln Tuesday morning on business con nected with the publication of the State Dental Journal, of which he is, editor. Mrs. Allen accompanied him. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Taylor and daughter Lucile were St. Paul visit ors Tuesday, Ed explaining they had not seen the twins yet, the second pair coming to bless his brother’s home. Albert Lowery, W. J. Heapy, A. L. Fletcher and G. W. Sweley, were a bunch of good fellows over from Litchfield Monday by auto on busi ness. While Sunday evening's rain gave Loup City only 15-100ths of an inch of moisture, along the line of Austsn and Wiggle Creek, east and west, it is reported there was a downpour averaging from two to two and one half inches. Miss Mabel Daddow went to Gib bon Tuesday morning to visit her friend, Miss Grace Tracy, and attend an Epworth League convention there as delegate from the/local chapter. A. J. Werner of the Rockville State Bank was a Loup City visitor Mon day night, returning home Tuesday morning. He did not tell us his busi ness up here but blushed guiltily when we asked if a bunch of crinoline was the drawing card. For Sale at a bargain, a new Min nesota sewing machine, a good press drill and a good Milwaukee Binder. The drll can be seen at OT Mason’s implement store. 7-26 R.F.D. 1. Mrs. Annie L. Cash, Phone 9520 Loup City, Neb. J. W. Long went to Lincoln Sun day morning, driving to Ravenna to take the train, called there by the death of his aunt, Mrs. W. R. Mellor, which occurred at 3:30 that morning. The funeral was held Tuesday after noon. “If I had my life to live over again, what changes would I make and why?” will be the subject for Sab bath evening at the Presbyterian church. A number of replies have been received to the above question, which will be given. Morning ser vices as usual. Children’s Day pro gram at Austin at 3 p. m. Miss Lizzie Leininger, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Margaret Leinin ger, went to Aurora yesterday, where the mother will remain for a visit, while Miss Lizzie, accompanied by her nephew, George Houser, will make an extended tour of the Pacific Coast states, going first to Denver for a few days, thence to Los Angeles to attend a big Sunday school conven tion, and from there leisurely home through California, Oregon and Wash ington and the northern part of the United State*. sjrcgLSHOES!! SHOES!!! How are Your Shoes? » Have you ever wore a pair of Shoes made of pure lea1 licr? You can buy that kind of the Loup City Mercantile Company Every pair guaranteed. Special Price on Oxfords For s,sven days commencing Saturday, June 21st, and ending June 28. Buy your Oxfords Now No. 5366 Tan Calf Pump, Regular $3.50 On Sale $2.98 SoTiioo White Busk Pump, Regu lar $3.50, Now $2.98 No. 7383 X Black Patent Oxfords Regular $3.50 Now $2.98 No. 6800 No. 3917 , Black Patent ^ a strap pump Regular $2.50 Now $2.15 No 7292 Ladies’ black patentiace Ox ford Regular $350 X’ow 32.98 r Ladles9 White Buck Shoes $3.50 Our Store Will Close Every Evening at 7:30, Exeept Sat Loup City Mercantile Co. "j Leave orders for theC.L. McDonald ; drav at either lumber yard,or E. G. i at Taylor’s. Buy your wall paper at the Loup City paint store. Sugar still 15.30 per 100 pounds, at Loup City Mercantile Co.’s. Gooseberries for sale. See Mrs. John Lofholm. Mrs. Laura Briggs visited her aunt at Arcadia over last Sunday. Ed Manchester was down from Oak Creek interested in a school case. Don't forget the ba/.aar to be given by our German friends nest Thurs day it* the Herman Jung building. Fritz Amick left Monday morning1 for Pool where he is going to grow up into a grangerman. A. N. Cook was home over last Sun-1 day from McCook, where he is em ployed by a nursery company. George Wolfe and wife were over from Litchfield doing some trading last Saturday. Sunday last was so hot that the thermometer had to go down cellar to cool off. Splendid corn weather, you bet. Mrs. E. P. Daily went to Scotia last Saturday and Mr. Daily followed Monday morning to attend the wed ding of their niece, daughter of Mr. Daily s brother. Mrs. Harvey O'Bryan of St. Paul, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Benschoter. Found—Pair of auto curtains, in front of the residence of R. J. Night ingale, in this city. Owner can get same by paying for this notice. Miss Nancy Harrod left Tuesday morning for North Platte, where she will visit for some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Leininger. Miss Francis Sweetland returned last Friday from attendance on the wedding of her brother, Leslie, at Bellevue. Uncle John Chipos was over from Scotia attending District Court the firet of the week, returning home yesterday morning. L' i Flies are Here, Hail Storms are Cming. Insure against both Our SCREENS do the work and our prices are right. Keystone Lumber Co. A # % # A complete line Fumature, Rugs, Linoleum, Shades, etc, EIBlBi For Paints and Oils go to Hardware Store I am prepared to do first-class repairing of all kinds. Don't fail to come and see our fine china ware, %