LOUP CITY NORTHWESTERN
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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