Given by the Merchants of Loup City and Running Until
December 25th, 1914. Open to Everyone.
The merchants whose names appear on this page have united in a business-getting campaign, and will give the following prizes: The Grand Prize
will be a $250.00 up-right piano, and will make a beautiful Christmas present for some one. Several other large prizes will also be given from
time to time throughout the contest, besides many special prizes. The votes are given with purchases at any of the stores below mentioned. One
vote with every penny. All who enter the contest must register at each place of business, and 2000 votes are given when registration is made.
All persons over 16 years of age may enter for the Grand Prizes, and all boys and girls under 16 years of age may enter for the boys and girls special
prises. No person interested in this prize giving contest, or their children can in any way participate in this contest. y
R. L. ARTHUR
Dealer in General Merchandise
HENRY N. ELSNER 7
The Leading Jeweler and Optician.
V. VIENER
Clothing, Gents Furnishings and Shoes
T. A. GZEHOVIAK !
* General Hardware and Repairing
C. W. FLETCHER
The Exclusive Shoe Store
J. A. ARNETT & SON
Furniture and General Hardware
THE L0«P CITY NORTHWESTERN
WM. LEWANDOWSKI
Dealer in General Merchandise
A. C. OGLE
Agent for The Ford Automobiles
VIC SWANSON
Dealer in General Merchandise
WM. GRAEFE
Proprietor of The “Rexall” Drug Store
LOUP CITY MER CO.
Dealers in General Merchandise
JAMES BARTUNEK
Fur Coats, Robes, Harness and Repairing
THE DREAMLAND THEATER ~
THE FIRST SPECIAL PRIZE will be a $45.00 Kitchen Cabinet, to be given away November, 21st.
THE FIRST BOYS AND GIRLS PRIZES are a $35.00 bicycle, and a Beautiful Set of Furs, to be given away November 28th
Votes are counted each week and will be good for the Special prizes, and also for the Grand prize.
FOR SALE OR RENT
For Sale eighteen head of Duroc
Jersey male pigs, mostly spring pigs,
with a few fall yearlings.
Ben Klimper
For Sale—Alfalfa hay. See
Henry Dolling.
For Sale—Over 400 Plymouth Rock
Chickens. Mrs. D. Domgard. !
For Sale—Two, desirable resi
dence properties in Rockville,
both well improved, price reason
able. Good reason for selling,
Inquire at Rockville State Bank.
Rockville, Nebr. 9 30 3t.
For Sale—Six-horse power gaso
line engine. Chris Domgard.
For Saie—Five fairly well improved
farms near Sargent, Nebr. For par
ticulars, inquire of J. W. Lundy, at
Ashton, Nebr.
Lost—Gray fur scarf, with tassels
lined with blue satin: last Friday
evening, between Dead Horse school
house and Loup City. Reward for re
covery. * Emily Steen.
Nature always warns you if your
bowels are clogged or inflamed—heed
this. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea
removes the inflommation, soothes the
irrigated organs, restores natural di
gestion. The world's regulator. Start
| tonight. Swanson & Lofholm.
1 Coming to " 1
I OPERA HOUSE 1
November 19, 1914 I
The Greatest, most Fascinating, and most edu-ap
cabonal of all high-class Motion Pictures mm
showing various phases and incidents of igp
the Automobile Industry. K
How the new Maxwell 1915 $695 K
Car is made— the world’s greatest flfij
automobile value.
A thrilling entertainment ex*flE
hibition crowded with exciting mm
scenes and incidents. S
"V«*w Car" with Elaatria Sail- Mfflwi
Starter aad Kleetrie Light, aaly $55 extra. wm/Ms
Free Tickets upon Application fflSj
• John Blaska |. I
Dealer Mm
For Sale—170 head of through
bred and high-grade Du roc-Jer
sey hogs, ranging in weight from
700 pounds down; 10' sows, with
pigs by side, entire herd to be
sold November 17th at my sale,
2h miles east of Litchfield, 4 miles
northwest of Hazard.
C. G. AndOrson, Route 2,
Litchfield, Nebraska.
For Sale, 3 fine breed Du roc
Jersey boars. J. S. Iossi.
LOCAL NEWS
The Ladies Aid Society of the
St. Paul’s German Evangelical
church meets at the home of Mrs.
Henry Dolling, Thursday, Nov
19th.
Leave orders for John McDonall
dray at either lumber yard, or at E
G. Taylor’s, or Phone Red 104
Willis Waite and wife were
down from Valley county last
Saturday on business mrtters.
J. 1. Mcllravy made a business
trip trip to Blunt, N. D., last
Thursday.
The county board were in ses
sion Tuesday and yesterday in re
gular session.
ijro to the Pioneer meat market lor
fresh oysters and celery.
C. J. Johnson of Grand Island,
was here last week visiting his
cousin, Charley Larsen, for a few
days.
Mrs. L. V. Slocumb returned
Monday from the funeral of her
good mother in Iowa.
If you want good, prompt draying,
call on John McDonall, successor
to L.C. McDonall. Phone Red 104
Our city schools closed^ last
Tuesday for a week, owing to a
defective heating plant. Nuff sed.
Miss Ruth Rutterfield of Arca
dia visited over last Sunday with
Miss Vida Cowling.
No Trespassing — As crops have
been destroyed and fences torn down
of late, I hereby forbid all trespassing
on my place. N. P. Neilson.
Rev. Steen returned from his
eastern trip last Friday and occu
pied his pulpit again Sunday.
Miss Hallene Mellor returned
Monday to her school duties at
the Kearney Normal.
See Schwaner’s window this
week for the best $l.oo value in
Ladies Hand bags ever shown in
the city. _
Motorman Morris and family
are making a two weeks’ visit
with relatives in Ogden, Utah.
The revival meeting at the Bap
tist church, conducted by Evange
list Martin and wife and Mr.
James, is growing in interest each
evening.
Will sell High Grade Esty
1 Piano, Cheap. Payments or cash.
H. M. Eisner.
1
Dr. Carrie L. Bowman made a
business trip to Omaha Monday.
James Johansen is having a
siege of lumbago at present.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wilson of
Maloy were here Tuesday. Mrs.
Wilson was formerly Mrs. Ida
Lambert of this city.
For fur coats, fur robes, lap robes,
and blankets, Go to James Bartnnek.
Get your “home-' contest votes. 4t
N. A. Steen returned last Sun
day from Omaha with his daugh
ter, Amanda, who underwent a
successful operation on her eyes.
Miss Marie Cooper returned to
the Kearney Normal Sunday, Ma
son and Myrtle Phillips taking
her over in their car.
IF YOU HAVE §1000 to in
vest see our advertisement in an
other column. First Trust Com
pany.
YVm. YY iKlaus, a i^incom at
torney and former schoolmate oi
Lawyer L. L. Stephens, visited
with him from Saturday till Tues
day of this week.
Don’t forget the Wesselman
Woods Stock Cc., at the opera
house, three nights, beginning
next Monday evening. Watch
for programs of plays.
John McDonald and wife left by
the auto route Wednesday for
Holt county, where John goes to
look after his land interests there.
“The Feast of St.Josephat ’will
be Nov. 17 at the Catholic church
in this city. Father McLaughlin
of Sargent will deliver the Eng
lish serman and Father Augustine
of Elba will preach in Polish.
Henry Ohlsen was home from
Dwight over last Sunday, return
ing Monday. The » corner stone
of the new Catholic church he is
building there was to be laid
Tuesday.
“The Girl and the Shepherd,”
a beautiful 4-act pastorial comedy,
at the opera house Monday even
ing, Nov. 10, beginning of a three
nights’ stand of the Wesselman
Woods Stock Company.
The G. A. R» Post and Ladies
of the G. A. R. return thanks to
the business men and citizens of
Loup City who donated funds for
the purchase of oar new flag and
banners for the ladies of the G.
A. R. It was not expected to re
ceive but a few cents from each,
but all gave much more liberally.
Comrade Fulliton circulated the
paper and received the kindest of
treatment from all, and we wish
to return heartfelt thanks for the
money and kindness shown. Shi
loh Post, No. 164, Loup City,
Nebraska.
Vic Swanson was again called
to Aurora lasfweQk to'- the bed
side of his father, who was taken
for the worse and in a very pre
carious condition. However the
parent rallied sufficiently for $fr.
Swanson to return home the latter
Wear •
Day Wear I
ids of Wear ■
\ BUY BLACK CAT HOISERY |
\ R. L. ARTHUR j
part of the week. It is certain,
that the father can live but a few
weeks at best, and the son may
be called again any day.
On Tuesday, Alva Lewis of Au
rora completed a deal whereby he
becomes a partner with John
Blaska in the garage business in
this city. While the deal is con
summated, Mr. Lewis went to Au
rora for a few days, when
he will return and take up his
active duties of his new partner
ship. Mr. Lewis is a son of A.
Lewis well known to our people,
and is a chip off the old block.
The Wessel man-Woods Stock
Co., supporting the talented act
ress, Miss Olga Wood, will give
three excellent plays at the opera
house next week, beginning Mon
day, Nov. 16th. Watch for pro
grams. _
Some prices of interest at the Tra
vis 5, 10 and 25 cent store.
Fancy tango cords and pins 10 & 15
Fancy burntwood boxes 10 & 15
Fancy cups & saucers 10,15, 25 & 35
Fancy salad bowls 15, 25 & 35
Fancy work baskets 10, 15 & 25
Good Fresh candy 10,15 & 20c
2500 Thanksgiving postcards lc each.
GREAT BARGAINS
To be found at Mrs. R. N.
Prichard’s. One half off on Ladies
Trimmed Millinery goods from
Nov. 18 to‘21st. Don’t forget the
dates.
CHURCH ROTES
Presbyterian.
The pastor will preach at 10:30
a. m. Sunday morning, but there
will be no Evening service be
cause of the Revival meeting at
the Baptist church. All the other
services of the day as usual.
German—On Sunday there will
be services in the German church
aj*Ashton, preaching both in Ger
man and English, services at the
usual hour. F. W. Guth.
Baptist—Three Sermons Sun
day by Evangelist Martin at the
Baptist church. 10.30 a. m. spb.,
“The Doubter,” 2:30 p. m.. For
Men Only, subject, “Ehe Paint
Rubbed Off.” 7:30, subject, “The
Necessity of Hell.’, 6:3^ B. \ . P.
U. The public is cordially invited
to attend all of these services.
We appreciate the courtesy of
Bro. Steen, pastor of the Presby
terian church, and his people in
dismissing their Sunday evening
service to attend the special ser
vices at the Baptist church.
One*>f of the great features of
the special services at the special
meetings is the “Sunbeam Choir.”
Come out and hear them sing.
J. L. Dunn, pastor.
Report of the Condition
OF THE
Rockville State Bank
Of Bockvllli. Charter No. 851, In the State
of Nebraska, at theclose of business
Oct. 31st, 1914:
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts......184.304 11
Overdrafts... 131 69
Banking house, furniture and fixtures 2.500 00
Current expenses.taxes and lnt. paid.. 3,407 10
Due from National and
State Banks.05 059 19
Checks and items of ex
change .:. 773 83
Currency. 1.025 00
Hold coin. 1.570 00
Sliver, nickels and cents.. 455 71— 18.883 73
Total. *109.126 63
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid In.* 7,500 00
Surplus fund__-. 7.500 00
Undivided profits.. 6,472 74
Individual deposits sub
ject to check. *36.031 52
Demand certificates of de- .
posit. 977 40 '
Time certificates of de
posit... 49.972 33
Due to National and State Banks. ■ 86.981 25
Depositor’s guarantee fund-. 672 64
Total. *109.126 63
State of Nebraska. I
>ss.
Countyof Howard. )
I, E. Dwehus, cashier of the above named
bank, do hereby swear that the above state
ment Is a correct and true copy of the report
made to the State Banking Board.
E Dwehus.
Attest:
P. Jensen. Director.
Oloe Nelson, Director.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
day of November, 1914. Chris. A pen*
[seal] Notary Public.
REPORT OF^ THE ^CONDITION OF
First National Bank
OF LOUP CITY
CHARTER NO. 7277, INCORPORATED
At Loup City In the State of Nebraska, at
the close of business Oct. 31st 19)4
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts.f204 V1 ".1
Overdrafts secured and unsecured 345,1
C. S. bonds to secure circulation. 7^000 uo
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank . 5.000 m>
Banking house,furniture, fixtures. 9 808 01
I Due from State and Private Banks
and Bankers. Trust Companies
and Savings . 623 18
Due trom approved reserve agents
in Central Reserve Cities 1820.91
In other Reserve Cities f 14.217.64- *15,03h 55
Cheeks ami other cash Items. 1 169 74
Notes of other National Banks
Fractional paper currency, n'ic'keis
and cents. 177 14
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz:—
Specie. *8,893 35
Le4al tender notes . 3,000 00—11,893 35
Redemption fund with U. S. treasurer
(5 per cent of circulation). *50 00
To‘al.•••.*254,289 00
liabilities.
Capital stock-paid in. *25,'8*>.00
Surplus fund. 25,000 (8)
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid. 1 820 04
National Bank notes outstanding. ... 7^000 00
Due to Trust Companies and
Savings Banks. . 4,283 08
Individual deposits subject to
check. 81,381 42
Demand certificates of deposit... 524 91
Time certificates of deposit payable
within 3o days.•. SI,729 78
Time certificates of deposit payable
after30 days or after notice of 30
days or longer.. 62,537 85
Bills payable. Including obligations
representing money borrowed 15,000 CO
Total...*254,289 06
State of Nebraska, f -
County of Sherman. ) BB
1, L Hansen Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the beet of my
knowledge and belief.
L. HANSON, Cashier
CORRECT--ATTEST:
A. B. Odthousr. Director,
W. T. Chase. Director.
VV.F.Mason, Director
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day of November. 1914. E. A. Miner.
(SEAL) Notary Public.
GOITRE REMEDY
A Goitre remedy, which is as
near a positive cure as can be
had. Address Box 423, Greeley
Center, Nebr. -> sep.!7tf.
You know as well as anyone when
you need something to regu[ate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish,
food distresses you, your kidneys pain
toke Hollister’s Bocky Mountain Tea.
Always relieves. Be well tomorrow
by taking It tonight. Swanson &
Lofholm.