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LOUP CITY NORTHWESTERN Entered at the Loup City Postofflee for transmission through the mails as second class matter. CHIPMAN & HARTMAN, Publishers. Every subscription is regarded as an open account. The names of subscribers will be instantly removed from our mail ing list at the expiration of time paid for, if publishers shall be notified; otherwise the subscription will remain in force at the designated subscription price. Every subscriber must understand that these conditions are made a part of the con tract between publisher and subscriber. OUR BIRTHDAY. This issue of The Northwestern consists of twenty-six pages. Con siderable time and money has been, expended on this edition and it is as complete as was possible to make it in the short time of one week. It is somewhat of an achievement to get out two twenty-six page issues in two successive weeks with the present force, but the result has repaid us for all the hard work and worry. About 100 half-tone cuts are printed in the edition and several were lost in the mail, or otherwise. Among the pictures lost was that of Judge Aaron Wall. We regret this very much but have done the best we could under the circumstances. The publishers wish also to extend . their thanks to those who have kindly assisted us in preparing this number. We especially mention Miss Pearle Needham for her sketch of the county officials and the professional people of Loup City; Dr. S. A. Allen for his article concerning the city and city officials; Professor L. H. Currier for his interesting story of the schools of Sherman county. We also do not forget the photographer, A. F. Eisner, whose artistic efforts have enabled us (o reproduce portraits of the citizens of Loup City. Mr. Eisner worked hard and faithfully, handicapped part of the time with an attack of the grip and to say that we are truly grateful is not expressing our feelings strong enough. Last, and by no means least, we thank the enterprising advertisers without whom such a number could not be produced without a heavy loss financially. Loup City is far from be ing a “dead town,” as has been said by some of our jealous sister cities and can easily be proven by a glance at the exceptional patronage of these live men and women and the interest they have shotfn in the production of this edition. This issue is also a sort of a birth day number, being No. 1, Volume 35 The Northwestern is somewhat like an old maid, in that there has been considerable controversy concerning its age. We intended giving an extend ed history of this paper from its es tablishment down to the present time, but will have to postpone it until some future time. A number of extra copies of this is sue have been printed and are for sale at ten cents a copy. By all processes of modern finan cial reasoning the medical profession should be solidly opposed to universal military training, for it would reduce the number of their fees from 25 to 50 per cent. Military training is without doubt the best physical tonic in existence for growing young men and boys. The system of physical training in the army, if pursued for a reasonable length of time, will transform a weak and puny lad into a strong, robust and healthy young man. It produces an erect carriage, strengthens and stimulates a healthy and vigorous action to the lungs, builds up a magnificent physique, ren ders a young man amendable to dis cipline, develops his mentality, and eventually produces a man capable of successfully coping with the in numerable obstacles that beset one’s pathway through life. But be it said to the honor of the medical profession that they do not oppose military training, for they know and will frankly tell you of the magnificent race of people fifty years of such training would produce in this coun try—a race of people who mentally and physically would be the finest specimens of manhood in the world. Last Saturday was a big day at James Bartunek’s harness and hard ware store. The four premiums that James has been advertising for the past six weeks were given away shortly after 3 o’clock. The store was crowded with ticket holders, all hop ing to hold the lucky number. John Palu had his rabbit’s foot with him and held the numbers that drew the saddle and rifle. Tenis Biemond took possession of the silverware and Frank Casteel took home the coffee per lator. A half-hour sale of blankets preceded the sale and Col. Jack Page ler made a record by disposing of twenty-eight blankets in thirty min utes. Mr. Bartunek is much pleased with the outcome of his scheme and says that he will soon give his pat rons another opportunity to get some thing for nothing. NOTICE. Having b(flight the dray line of Ike McDonald, I am prepared to do light and heavy hauling. Phone Keystone yard or Brown 70. BERT FIEBIG. Mrs. Harvey O’Bryan and little daughter, came up from St. Paul Monday to visit with her folks. Mr. and Mrs. O. Benschoter. CARO OF THANKS. We, the undersigned members of the family of W. J. Fisher, by this means, tender our heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors and friends who assisted us. during the sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother. We especially wish to thank the members of the Woodman lodge and those who contributed the beautiful flowers, as well as others who kindly aided and comforted us in this saddest of all trials. Mrs. Jessie Fisher and Family. Eli B. Fisher, Gene G Fisher, John Fisher, Mrs. Alma Bassett, Mrs. Alice M. Morgan. LOU? CITY GUN CLUB. The Loup City Gun club, composed of the following members; J. W. Thompson, O. L. Tockey, H. M. Eisner, T. H. Eisner, William Schuman and Charles Conhiser. The club has won several trophies. On last park opening day, out of 100 clay pigeons, Thompson broke 98, Schuman 97, Tockey 96 and Eisner 94. The club has won several matches and lost but two. The local club would like to hear from any club of three that would like a match. SOMERSET PARTY. Mr. and rMs. S. H. Richmond enter tained at somerset at their home Fri day evening, December 17. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Boecking, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Coltrane and the Misses Ada Smith and Anna Van. Lunch was served and a very enjoy able time had by all. BIRTHS Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bowen, on December 18, a girl. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Synak ,1r„ December 20, a boy. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kociemba, December 15. Born, to Mr and Mrs. William George, on December 18, a baby boy. BOARS FOR SALE. Four Poland-China boarg pigs, eli gible to registry. Inquire of Walter Grossnicklaus, Loup City. J. L. Dyker of Turlock, Calif., is here visiting with VicSwanson, and family. THE CHURCHES. METHODIST Regular services next Sunday morning. A New Years’ sermon Sun day evening. Preaching at Wiggle Creek Sunday at 3:30 o’clock p. m. Christmas exercises in the church by Sunday school Friday evening, De cember 24. L. V. SLOCUMB, Pastor. Swedish. The services in the Swedish Mis sion church Christmas morning at 6 o’clock In the evening the Sunday school will have their program at 7 o’clock On Sunday, the 26, services will be given at 2 o’clock. Good song service will be given at all these meetings. German Evangelical. Friday evening, December 24, at 8 o'clock p. m. the Christmas program at our church will take place. The young people will give a play, called “Christmas Eve.” Come and feast your eye on the beautiful Christmas tree and listen again to the old but evernew story of the Christchild. On Sunday, December 26, there will be regular morning devotion at 10:30 A. M. After the morning services Holy Communion will be celebrated. “Come unto me all ye who are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” All members are cordially invited to at tend. F. W. GUTH, Pastor. St. Josephat’s Catholic Church. Every Saturday evenin at 7:30, Rosary devotion. Services on Sundays as follows: Morning service at 10:30, Mass, and the usual Polish sermon, except the last Sunday of each month, when the English sermon is given instead of the Polish. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend all our services, and es pecially the English services. We wish to take this opportunity of extending our grateful thanks to Rev. Young and all the friends, for the reception and lovely gifts given us in honor of our twenty-fifth wed ding anniversary. Thank you one and all. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Steen. FOR SALE. Three choice Duroc boars.—L. N. Smith. Phone Black 12. 62-3 TRACY SCHOOL NOTE^. Fay and Pearl Hatch were absent from school Monday. Neva Watts is home from Kearney for Christmas vacation. Bernice Watts has the most stars for perfect number work. Mrs. R. P. Hatch visited at the Newcomer home last week. Roy George was absent from school Tuesday morning on account of sick ness. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tracy and daughter, expect to spend Christmas at Gibbon, Nebr. _ Bolish, Edward, John and Lee Danczyk, have started to school now, making an enrollment of 23. We have twenty-one new library books, ana a new pencil 'sharpener which is a great time-saver. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. William George last Saturday morning. They call him Donald Ray mond. John Thode and Lee Jung received diplomas of honor last month. Muriel Watts and Ernest Thode, certificate of award for perfect attendance. Pupils receiving 100 per cent in their arithmetic tests were: Lee Jung, Gracie Jung, Viola Tracy, and Muriel Watts. In mental arithmetic, Cora Bienl, Muriel Watts, Viola Tracy and Harvey Biehl. Last Sunday being the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Steen, the children and friends planned a surprise reception given in honor of the occasion, at the Swedish Mission church of this city. The church was beautifully decorated in silver and white, and about fifty guests were present and partook of a bounttous lunch prepared by the ladies of the church. A beautiful silver coffee service and baking dish were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Steen as a token of the esteem of their many friends. The guests departed wishing that they may all be present when the fiftieth anniversary rolls around. The University dramatic club will be here Thursday, December 30, at the opera house, under auspices of the K. of I\ lodge. They have been here twice before and gave satisfac tory performances. “Believe Me, Zau tippe.” Mrs. Lewis Beehthold and son, Os car, were passengers to Grand Island Saturday tospend the holidays with her daughters, Mrs. Minnie * Schir kofsky and Mrs. Lula Rickert. Oscar returned home Monday. Mrs. Miller suffered a stroke of paralysis at the home of her son, Eu gene, Tuesday night. Mrs. Miller is very low and her advanced age of 84 years makes her recovery doubtful. FOR RENT. 160-acre farm located three miles northwest of Schauups. Must be rented by January 1, 1916, or not at all. *1-2 P. O. LEW ANDO WSKI. FOR RENT. We have for rent a nearly new four room house with electric lights and city water. Can give possession any time—FIRST TRUST CO. FOR SALE. Five or six acres of land, in alfalfa, fenced chicken tight. For terms and particulars see Alfred Anderson. LIVE STOCK PRICES AT SOOTH OMAHA Beeves Quite Active and a Shade Stronger. HOGS STEADY TO 5C QFF. Lamb Trade Slow and Ten to Fifteen Cents Lower—Similar Decline in Ewes—Few Feeders Offered. Union Stock Yards, South Omaha, Neb., Dec. 21.—A fair run of cattle ar rived yesterday, about 6,5(10 head. The fat cattle market was in good shape and prices bid ‘and paid were strong to a shade higher than last Friday all around. Practically everything in the way of range beeves found a ready sale at good strong prices. The same was true as to cows and heifers, the bulk of the stock selling about a dime better than Friday. There was also a very good inquiry for Stockers and feeders and the market was steady to stronger for the attractive offerings of all weights, but more especially for the good stock cattle. Cattle quotations: Choice to prime yearlings, $8.2509.2o; good to choice beeves, $7.5008.25; fair to good beeves, $6.75 @ 7.40; common to fair beeves, $5.7506.50; good to choice heifers. $5.5006.50; good to choice cows, $3.4006.25; fair to good cows, $4.50@5.25; canners and cutters, $3 50 @4.50; veal calves, $7.0009.50; bulls, stags, etc., $3.7506.25; good to choice feeders, $6.7507.15; fair to good feed ers, $6.0006.60; common to fair feed ers, $5.00@5 85; good to choice Stock ers. $6.750 7.25: fair to good Stockers, $5.75@6.50; common to fair Stockers, $5.00@5.75; stock heifers, $5 2506.25; stock cows, $4.50© 5.50; stock calves $6 00@7 50; good to choice grass steers $6.8007.60; fair to good grass steers. $6.40 0 6.80; common to fair steers, $5.5006 40. A liberal supply of hogs showed up yesterday, some 12.000 head The market was about steady to five cents lower. Bulk of the sales was made at $6.35@6.45 and tops reached $6 50. Sheep and lamb receipts totaled 13.000 head. Other markets reported pretty good runs and packers' attitude was bearish even on best lambs. Prices were generally 10@15c lower. Tops reached $8.90, while the bulk sold around $8.75. As a general thing ewes took about the same decline as lambs. Best ewes sold up to $5.85. Feeder trade was a small affair, only a few'bunches of feeding lambs show ing up. Some feeding lambs brought $8.35. Quotations on sheep and lambs: Lambs, good to choice light, $8.85® 9.00; lambs, good medium to heavy, $S.60@8.85; lambs, fair to good, $8.50 @8.75; lambs, clipped, $7.50@8.00; lambs, feeders. $7.00@850; yearlings, good to choice light, $7.00@7.50; year lings, fail to choice heavy $6.505 7.00; yearlings, feeders, $o.75@6.25; weth ers, fair to choice. 35.75@6.50; ewes, good to choice. $5.75@5 8o; ewes, fair to good, $5.00@5 75; ewes, feeders, $4.00® 5.25. Corn Flakes, 6c per package, at The Loup City Cash Store, Wm. Lew andowski, proprietor. REPORT OP THE CONDITION OP The Rockville State Bank of Rockville, Charter No. 851, ness December 9, 1915. in the State of Nebraska, at the close of busi Loans and Discounts Overdrafts . Resources: Banking house, furniture and fixtures !!! Current expenses, taxes and interest paid Due from National and State Banks. Checks and items of exchange. Currency . Gold Coin .’ " . Silver, nickels and cents...... $43,714.41 437.06 1.383.00 1.730.00 1,039.24 $ 87.061.84 65.77 2.500.00 5,079.83 48,303.71 Total $143,011.15 Liabilities: Capital stock paid in . Surplus fund . Undivided profits . Individual deposits subject to check ... Demand certificates of deposit . Time certificates of deposit.j j ’ Depositor's guaranty fund. $ 7,500.00 7,500.00 8,829.76 $39,336.S8 441.14 78,641.88— 118,419.50 761.89 $143,011.15 Total . State of Nebraska, County of Howard, ss.. I, E. Dwehus, cashier of the above named bank do hereby swear that the above statement is a true and correct copy of the report made to the State Banking Board. (Attest:) g DWEHUS OLAF NELSON, Director. P. JENSEN, Director. ' _ Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of December, 1915. <Seal> ~ CHRIS APPEL, Notary Public. What Santa Claus Brought Them aim Keep Your Christmas Green Bring in the trailing foreat moss, Bring cedar, fir and pine, And green festoon and wreath and cross Around the windows twine. Against the whiteness of the wall Be living verdure seen, Sweet summer memories to recall And keep your Christmas green. It is his dear memorial day Who broke earth’s frozen sleep And who for her hope’s gladdening ray Forever bright will keep. He gives all loveliness that grows, The strong and graceful trees, The winter moss, the fresh June rose— The dear Lord saves us these. Who saves us from the piteous wreck Of souls adrift in sin, So not alone the churches deck, But peaceful homes within— Made peaceful by his constant love, Let thoughts of him abide. To find us our lost home above He homeless lived and died. We keep the bright home festival And, with a childlike cheer, His angel ushered birthday call The merriest of the year. Yes, merry Christmas let it be, A day to love and give, Since every soul’s best gift is he Who came that we might live. And all things beautiful are his, And his he maketh ours, So bring each bud that bursting is, All Christmas blooming flowers, All blossoms that in windows shins, With leaves to light unfurled, In memory of that Flower Divine Whose fragrance fills the world. Be all old customs honored so That good to others mean, Bring cross and garland from the snow And keep your Christmas green. —Lucy Larcom. Saving For Christmas. Any plan that induces almost half the population of a city of 1G,000 peo ple to save iu small amounts $175,00u a year Is worthy of study. The Oil City Trust company of Oil City, Pa., has a Christmas Savins club, which has grown greatly in recent years. The object in starting the club was to en able people of limited means to set aside small amounts each week to be paid to them, with interest, two weeks before Christmas. Members may be gin by paying a cent a week, increas ing the amount by a cent each week until the fifty are up. This amounts to $12.75 per year. A second class calls for a two cent saving the first week, adding the initial amount each succeed ing week. This makes a total saving of $25.50 for the year.—Leslie’s. Pay Their Doctor at Christmas. As regards presents at Christmas, the rule is. iu primitive Spain, to send a present to the cura (parish priest) and the doctor. Many Spaniards pay a fixed annual sum to their medical man, and he attends all the family, in cluding servants. His salary is sent to him at Christmas, with the addition of a turkey, a cake or some fine sweet meats. I - A. A. GRAY Auctioneer Seven Years’ Ex perience For Rates and Dates Phone 4304 Rockville, Nebraska HENRY BUSHHOUSEN General Blacksmith and Wagon n Maker HORSESHOEING The Best Horseshoer in Sherman County ROCKVILLE, NEBRASKA Hansen’s Sunny Smile coal—Your warmest friend. ROBT. P. STARR Attorney at Law LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA R. H. MATHEW Attorney at Law And Bonded Abstractor LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA AARON WALL Lawyer Practice* In All Court* LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA LAMONT L. STEPHENS Lawyer First National Bank Building 1 LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA ROBERT H. MATHEW Bonded Abstracter Only Set of Abstract Books In County LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA 0. E. LONGACRE Physician and Surgeon OFFICE, OVER NEW BANK Telephone Call No. 39 A. J. KEARNS Physician and Surgeon Phone 30—Office at Residence Two Doors East of Telepone Central LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA A. S. MAIN Physician and Surgeon LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA Office at Residence Telepone Connection J. E. SCOTT Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director With Daily Furniture Co. Loup City, • - - Nebraska C. R. SWEETLAND Plumber & Electrician For good, clean and neat work Satisfaction Guaranteed Come and Get My Prices 0. S. MASON Plumbing and Heating. Tinwork. Loup City, Nebraska WALTER THORNTON Dray and Transfer Call Lumber Yards or Taylor’s Elevator Phone Brown 43 J. E. Bowman, M. D. Carrie L. Bowman, M. D. BOWMAN & BOWMAN Physicians and Surgeons Phone 114 LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA S. A; ALLEN Dentist Office Upstairs In the New State Bank Building LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA W. L. MARCY Dentist Office: Kast Side Public Square Phone Brown 116 LOUP CITY .... NEBRASKA E. T. BEUSHAUSEN Licensed Embalmer Funeral Director Graduate in Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Em balming of Barnes Embalming School. New Elliptic Springs and rubber tired Funeral Car. Calls answered day or night. Phone 104. Lady .Assistant. JACOB RITZ Wall Paper, Paints and Varnishes Oils and Stains Agent for the Beatrice Creamery Co. FURS! FURS! J. W. THOMPSON, THE FUR BUYER / will pay the highest market price for all kinds of furs. SEE ME BEFORE YOU SELL At the Pool Hall Loup City, Nebraska Does Your Auto Need Repairs Bring the machine to this garage and it will ^ be fixed up satisfactorily, as we have one of >■ the best repair men in the county and guar f antee every piece of work turned out to be y entirely satisfactory in every respect. Auto Repairing The fastest and best cars are used in our livery service, together with competent drivers and iii at reasonable prices. Agent for the t "g| Ii HUPMOBILE \ j. ; W. R. HENKENS ROCKVILLE, NEBRASKA AN AD IN THE NORTH WESTERN GETS RESULTS