SPECIAL GROCERY LIST
FOR THE WEEK
These prices are lower than any mail order
house considering the freight. Try us and
see what we can give you for the money
In this List you can take what you want
3 pounds Santo Clara Prunes 80 to 100 count, for. 25c
3 pounds Evaporated Muir Peaches, for.. .>5c
6 pounds Rolled Oats for. . 5'=,.
5 pounds Hart Oats, for... 25c
2 cans good Peas, for.. . . . . . . . .. ££
2 cans Tomatoes, for... 25c
3 cans corn, for.25c
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
Have you seen our new line of Laces and Em
broideries. Our Summer Wash Goods is
now on display. Please call and see
what we have got. If we have not
got in stock just what you want
we will be more than pleased
to get it for you.
We have a new Line of Ladies Spring Suits and Cloaks. See Them
THE BUSY
Loup City
PLACE
Mer. Co.
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Public Sale
I will offer for sale al the old Wilkinson Ranch, 10 miles south
of Loup City, 8 miles west and 2 north of Rockville, 3 miles
west and 7 miles north of Ravenna, 8 miles east and 1 mile
south of Litchfield, 6"miles north of Sweetwater
Monday, March 16
_Commencing at 101. hi. sharp
5 Head of Horses and Mules 5
99 Head of Cattle 99
24 head of 2-year old heifers, iresh soon; 18 head of 2-year
old steers; 14 head of yearling heifers; 26 head of yearling
steers; 11 head of milch cows, 3 fresh, rest fresh soon; High
grade Hereford bull 1 year old; 5 calves.
Ten Head of High Grade Jersey Brood Sows, all Bred
Free Lunch nt Noon
For List of Farm Machinery Terms etc., See bills
FRANK WAGNER, Owner
GEO. SLOTE, Auctioneer. A. M. FRAZIM, Clerk
All pomte are not ml ike.
There ie only one Boo
Mound Citjr Co.'*
Deck and Porch, Paint
The hif he at end BEST quality
This is aot an ordinary paint, for pa in tins
that front porch or outride stcpa, but a
special preparation made to withatand the
great wear ol use and weather.
'The usual strength and guaranteed
quality of Mound City Co.’s paints is em
bodied in this •'SU11 Better" Deck and
Porch Point. «
Gallon f2.35. Half Gallon 91.15. Quart 60e.
Swanson & Lofholm
Drug Store
Order of Hearing and Notice on
Petition for Settlement of Account.
In the County Court of Sherman
County, Nebraska.
State of Nebraska, 1
tss.
Sherman County, )
To the heirs, devisees and all per
sons interested in the estate of Ferdi
nand Psota, deceased:
On reading the petition of Joseph
W. Psota, administrator of said es
tate praying a final settlement and i
allowance of his account filed in this
Court on the 10th day of March, 1914,
and for a decree of distribution of the
residue of personalty remaining in his
hands assuch administrator, it is here
by ordered that you and all persons
interested in said matter may, and do,
appear at the County Court to beheld
in and for said County on the 28th
day of March, A. D. 1914, at ten o’
clock A. M., to show cause, if any
there be, why the prayer of the peti
tioner should not be granted,and that
notice of the pendenc y of said petition
and the hearing thereof be given to
all persons interested in said matter
br publishing a copy of this order in
the Loup Citv Northwestern a week
ly newspaper printed in said county,
for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing.
Dated March 10th. 1914.
E. A. Smith,
[<
, pub
County Judge.
28.
CHURCH HOTES
German—March 14, lesson in Ger
man 1:30 p. m. 15th Sunday school
at 10 a. m.; service at 10:30 a. m.; at
Cole Creek service at 3 p. m.
Presbyterian—Rev. Elmer Wagner,
pastor of the United Brethern church
at Litchfield will preach at the Pres
byterian church Sunday evening at
7:30. Rev. Wagner is not a stranger
among us, being a brother of Mrs.
Ward A er Valin. He has supplied
our pulpit before, and you will enjoy
hearing him. No preaching service
in the morning, Sunday school at
11:45, Christian Endeavor at 6:30.
Last Sunday was a great day for the
Baptist of Loup City. Rev. H. Smith
of Greenfield, Ills., was present and
preached. He is an earnest minister
of the gospel. He will remain with
us this week and will preach next
Sunday. There were eleven members
received into the church last Sunday
morning and two at the evening ser
vice. Rev. Sutherland administwed
the .ordinance of baptism at the even
ing service. The largest attendance
was registered last Sunday morning,
the largest since the writer has been
here. Sunday services at the usual
hours. Chas. J. Bukoutz,
Pastor-at-Large.
W. C. T. I. NOTES
The Union will meet with Mrs. A.
B. Young next Friday afternoon. We
hope to have a number of visitors.
The foliowing program will be given.
Dovotlonal, Mrs. Slocumb; Mrs.
Stephen’s address to the National W.
C. T. U. Convention, Marcia Gilbert;
Solo, Mrs. Bert Morris; Illinois Feder.
atlon of Woman’s clubs declare for
Prohibition, Mrs. Burwell; What Na
tional Prohibition Will Do, Mrs. Min
nie Frees; Duet, Meedames Main and
Young; Interview with the President
of the National W. C. T. U.
9 —Ida M. Burwell.
LOCAL NEWS.
L. L. Slominski had business at St.
Paul Monday.
Mrs. G. E. Wagoner left Monday of
this wpek for a visit at Wood River.
Frank Lorchick pays the highest
market price for chickens.
Troy Hale was in the city again on
business this week.
Miss Lena Smith visited over last
Sunday at Arcadia with her friend,
Mrs. J. K. Ward.
Take your hides to Frank Lor
chick. He pays highest market price.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schumann from
Ashton visited here a few days last
week and over Sundav with their sons
and families.
Wm. Larsen of the Merc. Co. went
to Lincoln Tuesday morning to attend
the annual meeting of the State Re
tailers’ Association.
Plain sewing wanted. Mrs. O. L.
Goodell.
Mrs. W. H. Todd visited over
last Sunday in this city at the F.
M. Henry home, returning to Ash
ton.
Dr. Carrie L. Bowman went to
Litchfield Tuesday afternoon where
she was to be a guest at a social affair
that evening.
Get your boys’ suits at Lorentz.
W. H. Todd of Ashton is helping
at the Treasurer’s office in making
out the consolidation tax list.
A party was given by the Misses
pepew last Saturday evening in honor
of Mr. Earl Harper at their comfort
able home. A most enjoyable evening
was reported by those present.
Special bargains in odds and ends
of Boys’ Suits at Lorentz.
A. M. Lewis, George McFadden,
Ray McFadderi, Roy Conger and C.
R. Spencer accompanied eight cars of
stock over the Burlington to South
Omaha Monday. Good shipment and
good bunch of fellows.
If you want trees, plants or shrubs,
or insurance of any kind call on F. E.
Brewer. Phone red 60 Loup City.
John Warneke came up from St.
Paul and Aurora last week for a few
days, going east again Saturday. John
is a free lance at present and is not
sure just what he may engage in, in
the future.
Everybody is invited to attend the
basket social and musical program at
the M. E. church Friday evening.
A. W. Wilson and family left Tues
day for their future home in Kimball
county, where A. W. has a fine bunch
of Kimball county land and we hope
will soon become more rich, prosper
ous and happy than ever. May suc
cess follow them.
Wright’s Old Fashioned Pure Buck
wheat Flour at the Mogul Store.
Joe Vaughn.
Little Harold Rowe won the *‘Sun
sbine Special’’ auto last Saturday
night, given away oy Joe Vaughn at
his Mogul store, and now since he got
his car he has more friends than any
other boy in town.
BandunEurick publicsale March 19
at the old J. P. Ford place in Wash
ington township. Remember next
Thursday.
W. E. Dale arrived Saturday even
ing for a visit with his son and other
relatives.
Puritan Sweeping Compound, The
Best Yet, at the Mogul Store.
Polly Poke always pleases the audi
ence. Don’t fail to see her at the op
era house. Friday, March 20.
Twenty-two girls and eight boys re
ceived Phi Beta Kappa honors at the
Universary of Nebraska, announce
ment of honor students being made
Tuesday, included in the list is Win
nifred P. Outhouse of this city.
Every one should see Chub, the
schoolmaster, at the opera house,
Friday, March 20.
Frank Lorchick’s meat market
makes two deliveries daily—at 8 and
11 o’clock, and at 0 o’clock on Sunday.
Get your orders in early.
Don’t fail to see Mose Madder, the
artist with a head for business, at the
opera house Friday, March 20.
A L. and Jim Gilbert were called
to Kansas City last Saturday by the
distressing news that their mother
was dangerously ill and her life de
spared of. Later, however, cheering
word has been received that the
mother was some better and her re
covery might result.
Gold Buckle Brand oranges, are
sweet and lucious. Wrappers are good
for Preimiums at the Mogul Store.
• Joe Vaugnn.
, Every one enjoys Willie Nilly, the
dudelet from Gotham. Don’t fail to
see him at the opera house Friday,
March 20.
Earl Harper left last evening
for Scottsbluffs, a bunch of his
friends aking him by auto to Ra
venna.
Don’t fail to be there when Gertie
Gush gets gushing at the opera house
Friday, March 20.
Lost—Lady’s handbag somewhere
between the city and Will Hawk’s.
Finder please leave at the Northwes
tern office.
Michael McGilp. wan of the foinist,
the big policeman in “What’s Next.”
Be sure and see him at the opera
house Friday March 20.
Clara John of Arcadia visited
over Sunday with her aunt, Mrs.
Thrasher.
KrinkleCorn Flakes are fresh, crisp,
wholesome, sweet, natural corn flavor
at the Mogul Store. Joe Vaughn.
Miss Ella Taylor left yesterday
morning to join her sister at
Everett, Wash.
Everybody should get acquainted
with Phineas Poke, “one of the dees
trict school board” and proprietor of
“Poke’s Pine Potion,” at the opera
house Friday, March 20.
Don’t fail to see “What’s Next” at
the opera house Friday. March 20.
Word comes from Columbus that
Miss Zoe Leeper is improving. Miss
Meroe Outhouse is teaching the school
in her absence.
Don’t forget the Bandur-Eurick
public sale. Thursday, March 19, on
the old J. P. Ford place in Washing
ton township, 8 miles northwest of
Loup City. 10 horses, 12 cattle, some
hogs and farm machinery. Usual
terms. See big bills for particulars.
Mary Ann Fogarty, from the “Im
eral Isle,” always brings down the
house. Don’t fail to see her in What’s
Next at the opera house Friday,
March 20.
Nora Beckman returned to
school at York yesterday after a
short vacation at home.
For Sale—14-foot counter: 40 feet of
8-foot shelving, by Jos, Roschynalski,
Rockville. mar!2-3t
I wish to tender my sincere
thanks to the people of Loup City
and vicinity for the very generous
patronage they have given me
since purchasing the Lee Brothers’
meat market last week Monday.
I have secured the services of Mr.
S. F. Reynolds, whom all know as
one of the most experienced men
in this line in central Nebraska,
who will see that our patrons secure
the very best of services that can
be given. While thanking all for
their very geneyous patronage,
we will continue to serve you to
the very best of our ability.
Frank Lorchick, Propr.
You should see Timothy Tren
worbh from Texas, “as happy as if he
owned the hull state of Texas.” at
the opera house Friday, March 20.
sioiKVismmois
Born, March 7, 1914 to Mr. and
Mrs. H. F. Beckman, a charming
little daughter. May the little
angel live to be the joy and de
light of the happy household.
Born, March 7, 1914, to Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Beccard, who
have charge of the county poor
farm, a bouncing boy. Congratu
lations are extended.
Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our sincere
thanks to the friends who so kind
ly assisted us during our recent
bereavement, especially the mem
bers of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
Mrs. Minnie Jung,
Helma Jung.
NEW DRESS GOODS
AT ARTHUR’S
The first of our SPRING
LINE is now on display.
You will find these goods
to be dependable and the
LATEST PATERNS.
You are Invite Call, and.
Make Selections Early
AND THERE ARE OTHERS!
The Quiz carried last week
about one whole column of church
notices of one kind or another.
To print them, we had to leave
out a column of locals that were
set and ready to print Don’t you
think that is riding a free horse to
death? This free horse is about
to balk or buck.—Ord Quiz.
Clear Creek Items
Mrs. Schmidt of Huxley and Aaron
Lucas of Mason were united in mar
riage, last week, they will reside on a
farm south of Mason.
A surprise party was given at the
home of W. E. Millor, Friday evening.
A large pumber were present and all
enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
Ralph Campbell returned this week
to his home at Shelton.
FOR SALE, or RENT
For Sale—Alfalfa hay. Phone Burr
Robbins, 9811. jan22tf
For Sale—a few pure-bred Poland
China sows. Milo Gilbert.
For Sale—Good 8-room house in
Loup City, with pantry, bathroom
and 6 closets; equipped with all mod
ern conveniences, located on second
block north of public square, east
frontage. 1 am offering my residence
property in Loup City for sale on fol
lowing terms: House and three lots
for 13,750, or house and six lots for
84,500, deferred payment of $1,500, se
cured by mortgage on the property.
Time given on the entire purchase
price, if desired, provided good se
curity is furnished. A discount of
three per cent on purchase price for
all cash. Possession given April 1st.
R. J. Nightingale.
ALONG ROUTE TWO
Henry Kuhl and wife returned borne
from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Friday.
John Gross will farm the J. H. Bur
well farm this summer.
Henry Goodwin butchered a hog,
Friday.
Mrs. Gross was on the sick list last
week.
Mamie Anderson is sewing at the
home of W. T. Draper.
Pete Kominski of Dannebrog will
farm the place vacated by W. Albers.
Vern Alleman hauled a load of
wheat to market last week.
Henry Ransink has been quite poor
ly of late.
There was a party at Will Hancocks
Saturday night.
John Gregg and wife are new pat
rons on the route.
W. O. Brown went to St Paul and
other points last week.
C. W. Thornton and son have been
unloading lumber this week.
Mrs. Neisner daughter is on the
sick list this week.
John Petersen sold 10 tons of bailed
hay to E. G. Taylor.
E. M. Marvllle has been shipping to
South Omaha a short time ago, he
still has several cars to ship.
Art Wilson loaded his goods Mon
day and left the following day for his
home in the west part of the state.
Mable Gray is reported very low
with consumption, at the home of
her mother.
Jesse Fletcher and wife leave in a
few days for their new home in the
southwestern part of the state.
The friends and neighbors of Lars
Nielson swooped down on him from
all sides Sunday, and it will be a day
long remembered by Mr. Nielson.
The neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Wagner visited them one day last
week. A good time was reported.
HugtrMcFadden left this week for
Kimbel, Nebr., where he will help his
brother this spring.
Roy Conger and Roy McFadden
have been taking in the sights in
Omaha this week having gone there
with cattle.
J. E. Roush sent 12 dozen eargs to
Kearney by panel post, weigh 25
pounds. This is the lint shipment of
eggs to go out of Loup City post of
fice.
Geo. McFadden, Robb. Dinaeale and
Ray McFadden each shipped cattle to
Omaha, Monday.
Mable Depew, Marie Ohlsen and
Clark Reynolds of Loup City and
Earl Harper of Scottsbluffs, visited
the Wiggle Creek school Friday after
noon.
Ed Flynn has rented of Fritz
Bichel the old Thornton place for
this year, this makes several hundred
acres for himself and the boys to at
tend to this summer.
Clifford, Curtis and Elva Roush,
Floyd. Lorin and Elsie Goodwin,
Vergil and Hugh McFadden and Lula
Brodock of district 36 were neither
absent or tardy during the month of
February.
Last week the patrons of the Dis
trict 72 received neat little invita
tions to a Patrons day, Thursday.
The teacher, Miss Lula McFadden
greeted us pleasantly and showed us
the maps, charts and written work
that was on display, this we thorough
ly enjoyed as well as the regular work
of the afternoon.
While Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shipley
were visiting at the home of Cbas.
Shipley Sunday, their son Lester got
badly cut by a barbed wire fence.
Lester was chasing another boy and
not knowing of the fence ran into it
with full force. Cutting two bad
gashes in his face below the right eye.
He was hurried to Loup City where
Dr. Jones attended his wounds. Five
stitches were necessary to close one
of the cuts. The little sufferer is do
ing nicely.
FOR SALE
Fifteen pure-bred Poland China
bred sows. See me for prices.
H. J. Johansen.
If you want PEA Coal, we have
Nigger Head pea and Sheridan pea.
Give us a trial and you will be happy.
We also have hard coal in nut size.
Taylor’s Elevator.
_ Anyone can Apply
CAMPBELL'S
Varnish'Stain
Made m >n colon
For Finishing Floors, Font it* re
and all Interior .Woodwork:
S'sins and Tarnishes with one sweep o/ the bresh
You can apply it yourself and get fane lesulta. It
will beautify your Dome.
Carpenter-Morton Co. - Beet on. Muss.
FLY SWATTER FREE
With a purchase of Campbell's Vsrnisb Stain.
25 centsize or larger, from dealer named be
low. this ad clipped and signed by him i, good
for one Fly Swatter, free, by tnailiag direct lo
the manofactaren.
FOR SALE BY
Swanson & Lofholm
Drug Store.
A. M. AYE, D. C.
After everything else has failed do
not give up. Come and try
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and get well. Office: two blocks east
and one south of opera house
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