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Loup City Northwestern V. > " A LIVE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN A LIVE TOWN VOLUME XXXV. LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1916 NUMBER 16 WASHINGTON LETTER Nrthwestem Bureau, Washington, D. C„ April 1. Stampeding Uncle Sam. That Americans are capable of keeping cool heads has been effective ly demonstrated by the attitude of congress toward the movement which has been boomed with brass bands, cannon, oratory and greased editorial utterances, intended to stampede the country in the interests of a huge mili tary policy. Most people who have done serious thinking over the matter, have devised their own ideas as to how far a peaceful republic that has no desire to conquor other nations, should go in the way of “prepared ness.” The results seem to indicate that there will be a small increase in the army and that military training of some sort will receive federal en couragement. Increased appropria , tions by our navy also seem probable. || But those gentlemen who had it in mind that they were going to put Uncle Sam in pawn with armament and ammunition manufactures, and the steel interests, have missed their bet. Restricting Immigration. Restricted immigration is like~tbe ghost in the fable—it always comes back. Presidents hav» vetoed the bills enacted by congress, establish ing the literacy test and restricting immigration, but that never has pre vented no bills coming before the lat ter congresses. The present bill has many sensible provisions; but it is distasteful to the Japaneses govern ment inasmuch as it practically re stricts people from that country com ing to the United States. "The Japa nese have, of their own accord, pre vented their citizens from immigra tion to this country, and there is no danger that they will raise the bars. California congressmen say that the Japanese have been in absolute con trol of immigration, and admit that they have kept faith with the United States. However, there seem to be some people about Washington who are never content unless they are stirring up the Japanese situation This feature of the immigration bill has attracted a great deal of attention. The Return of Theodore. J The republicans in the National Capital have very closely observed the nature of the comment that has appeared in the public press since the return of Colonel Roosevelt from southern waters. Conservative old re publicans declare that they would rather be hanged than have Colonel Roosevelt nominated; and the Roose velt shouters insist that there is no way of winning without “Teddy.” The suggestion of his name always starts an argument—and the demo crats wrho are in office want to stay there through the continuance of President Wilson’s leadership, are the only ones who have any fuu out of it. Senator Taggart Comas to Town. One of the names that has stood for mechanical operation of politics has been that of Mr. Thomas Taggart, now United States Senator of Indiana, by virtue of an appointment made by the governor of his own creating. Tag gart will be given a fair show in the upper house of congress, but there ; are lots of people who are speculating j as to the reasons why so many of the | men who are discredited in political ! life, even so recently as the last presi dential election, are now coming into active charge of the legislative ma 1 chinerv at Washington, namely, Tag j gart. Cannon, Longworth. Hill and a I hunch of others among the list. 1 LOUP CITY VOTES DRY. The city election Tuesday was a distinct surprise to everyone. It was thought by many that Loup City would ! remain in the dry column, but no one thought that the dry policy would win out by a majority of seventy-six votes, the opinion being universal that the result would be close. Peter Rowe, the old democratic j war horse, was re-elected city clerk by a majority of 112 votes. R. H. Mathew for mayor, L. Hansen of the first ward, receiving 102 votes, city engineer, had no opposition. C. C. Cooper was elected councilman for the first ward, receiving 102 votes against 60 for William French, a ma jority of 42 votes. John Ohlsen was re-elected councilman from the second ! ward, receiving 66 votes, O. F. Peter son, 65, Mr. Ohlsen pulling through with a majority of one vote. There was no candidate for police j judge. H. R. H. Williams’ name was j written in on about fifty ballots, elect j ing him. It is reported that Mr. Wil liams will qualifv. At Arcadia the pool halls were voted out by two votes. Sunday baseball carrying by eight votes. Sunday base ball carried at Ashton and Rockville Sargent remains in the dry column. St. Paul voted the saloons back. ROCKVILLE HAPPENINGS Mrs. Anna Ritz is reported as being quite sick. Mrs. James Karel was a Grand Is land visitor Tuesday. T. R. Lay. of Loup City, was a Rock ville visitor Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kozel were Grand ! Island visitors Tuesday. Peter Rowe, of Loup City, was in ■ town Tuesday on business. Garret Lorenz, of Ashton, was in town Tuesday, campaigning. Fred Hunker is building a new gar age for his Ford, this week. Mrs. Thomas Jensen was reported i as being quite sick last week. Peter Jensen, of Boelus. was in our burg on business matters Monday. E. T. Strom was a business visitor at Loup City Thursday of last week. Fred Huck. of Grand Island, was in ; town Tuesday on business matters V. L. Chipman, of Loup City, was a I Rockville visitor on business last Fri day. John Paulson was a passenger or the freight Wednesday afternoon for Lincoln. W. E. Price returned from the con vention held at Central City. Friday j evening. Miss Pearle Needham, of Loup City was down in this vicinity Monday cam paigning. .- - —-.y.—......~ Big New Line of Enamelware Special Prices on This Line of Goods C ome m and see our new line of enamelware. A large (1 variety to choose from and even' piece fully guaranteed. 1 lie special prices we have placed on this line should soon sell it all, so come in and look it over at your earl iest convenience. A Set of $55 Hand-made Harness and a Horton Washing Machine Given Away You don’t want to forget to get the coupons with each and every purchase. You may get a fine set of heavy work harness or a Horton washing machine free of charge. There is surely some one going to get these articles, and you stand the same chance as anyone else. Also remember that these coupons are given on book accounts and if you are owing me anything on account, now is the time to settle up and get chances on the har ness and washing machine. JAMES BARTUNEK > I HARDWARE AND HARNESS We would like to have every woman in town to have a •y. I chance on the washing machine, which will be drawn on May 6. THE NEW TREATMENT.BY BART. r“-—-— NO AND I’M NOT the FELLOW WHO'S QOIN’ TO TAKE IT. ANTI-1 yFAT M3vfRnniHi ARi*voR PLATE fACTORT POft trust _ _ rT m '"" ~iit /,(^Pi.4T£ PROFITS ft BUT UNCLE YOU DON'T NE.E.D Anti-fat!/ —y V * % Carl Liim. of Ravenna, was a busi ness visitor at this place Thursday of last week. Sheriff L. A. Williams, of Loup City, was visiting at this place last Friday afternoon. A. B. Outhouse, of Loup City, was in town Friday of last week on busi ness matters. John Strom purchased a new Dodge Brothers car from Kozel & Sorenson, last week. Clarence Burt, of Loup City, was down in this vicinity campaigning on last Saturday. -E. F. Kozel returned from Grand Is land Wednesday with a new Dodge Brothers car. A few Rockville people went up to Loup City Wednesday to hear Mr. W J. Bryan speak. The Rockville Auto company, shipped in six new Ford cars from Omaha last week. Hans Smith was at Dannehrog the latter part of last week to have some dental work done. Mrs. L. E. Dickinson went to Grand Island Tuesday morning, returning again in the evening. Several auto loads of Rockville peo ple went to Boelus Sunday afternoon to visit at the canal. Alfred Jensen has started to build his new house which he intends to build out of cement blocks. Andrew Houser and Fred Kraemer, each purchased a new Ford car from Kozel & Sorenson last week. Mr. and Mrs Jens Anderson, of Ny sted, spent last Sunday and Monday I visiting at the Dwehus home. Miss Edith Hanisch. who teaches at Omaha, is home on a vacation this week visiting with her folks. . J. A. Chandler and Robert Starr, were in this vicinity last Sunday in the former’s new Dodge Brothers car. The Harrison Nursery company’s man, of York, was in town Monday aifd Tuesday delivering trees and shrubs. Quite a few Bryan enthusiasts were over at the depot Wednesday after noon as the motor went through to see the great man. The village election was held Tues day. The following were elected as members of the town board: E- F. Kozel, C. Nielson, and William Jakob. The Misses Helen Isaacson. Sadie Woten. and Myrtle Dwehus, went to Boelus on the morning motor Friday, returning again in the evening. They were visiting at the Boelus schools. The Misses Florence Tangerman, Evelyn Nielson. Lillian Krehmke. and Lillian Bartunek. came home from school at Kearney Thursday, for a few days' visit. They returned to their school duties Monday. The play which was put on at Boe lus last Saturday evening by the base ball club of Rockville, was a big suc cess. The dance which was given after the show was well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Again the baseball season is near ly here. Wonder if there is any pos sible chance of Rockville having a baseball team? Seems to me that its about time that we were doing some thing toward that end. Lets have a meeting real soon and see what’s what and why. Try Chase's first—it pays. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In answer to the article published in last week's issue of the Times In dependent stated. "People Should Know.” I wish to state, that the ar ticle was entirely unjust, false and uncalled for and with at, foundation causing added hard feeling to the grief-stricken family. I also consider it an insult to them and myself. I had charge of the funeral affairs to j a certain extent after Rev. Johnson had requested t.h& Daily Furniture ' Company to handle the cases. Mr. Scott, the undertaker. Dr. Bowman. Health Officer, and myself, met at Dr. Bowman’s office and discussed the ! proposition from every standpoint, in-1 eluding economy and safety, taking in consideration at that time the cir- j cumstances of the family in their * sudden bereavement, undecided as to j permanent resting place of their chil-' dren. and as • now stands after the1 second case, it is the intention of mov ing one. or perhaps, to of the graves to a lot where they can all be together in a more suitable place, which can now be done having the vaults. I feel uirtt tut- uuiv leaMuij u>r me puniica tion of the said article was business opposition only in the undertaking line, as I can only guess at the identity of the writer and which I am quite positive can truthfully sav that he or they was or were not contributors to the fund taken up. All the money I have collected, which I know was cheerfully given. I have deposited with the First National Bank, except ing $27.00, which I paid to the nurse for her services. The balance is left for Rev. Johnson to use to the best of his knowledge. I take it as an of fense to be used as a tool to under mine or run down anyone’s business. I will furthermore say. that the Daily Furniture Company did not misrepre sent anything nor urge steel vaults being used. We decided it the best thing to do regarding the serious con tagion of the dreaded disease to elimi nate all possible chance of any out breaks and spread for the general interest and welfare of the public. I can also say that all of our dealings with the Daily Furniture Company has always been fair, upright, courte ous and reasonable in charges. As to the heavy expense mentioned, will say, I the charges were only $75 for vaults, j caskets, labor and all smaller items combined. Mr. Daily has to this day, not received one cent for his services and has voluntarily stated that he did not want any payments until it was convenient for the same, that other necessities of life should come first. I am sorry that this had to happen, as t hate the low down principle of a pub lic newspaper fight. I am only giving j the people the real facts and am done I as far as public scrapping is concerned j and have self-respect enough to stop j at this and will not answer if a return ! charge is made, but 1 have more to j say privately, if the situation demands it- Yours truly, adv. JOHN BLASCHKA. THANK YOU. We wish to t^nk our many kind j customers for their liberal patronage ; during our stay in Loup City. We also j wish to thank the Loup City State! bank for their valuable advice and as sistance given us during the eight years of our business career in Loup City. Hub Clothing Store. By Victor Viener. Dally sells for less. FINE LIBRARY FOR LOUP CITY. The library board of Loup City township received word today that the Carnegie corporation has appropriated $8,000 for a public library building to be erected here. Everybody is well pleased with this appropriation, as it insures us a fine library building, which will be a credit to Loup City and Loup City township. The library board will meet this evening at five o'clock to complete the plans and make arrangements to all necessary details arranged, so that work may soon be commenced on the building. The site for the new library has not been chosen, and will probably be de termined by a vote of the taxpayers. BRYAN DRAWS CROWD. William Jennings Bryan spoke in Loup City Wednesday and addressed a large audience in the opera house, on the issues of the day. giving most of his attention to the liquor issue. Mr. Bryan came over from Ravenna in an automobile and was about an hour late. People filled the opera house shortly after 11 o’clock and had a tire some wait of nearly an hour before the peerless leader arrived. Many people from Arcadia, Ashton, Litch field, and other towns were here to hear Mr. Bryan. From here he went to St. Paul on the motor, where he spoke at three o'clock. Mr. Bryan ap peared tired while here and did not speak with his old time vim. BAZAAR AND SUPPER. The ladies’ of Cleora church wiiy hold their bazaar and sale at the O. (1. Hunt home Thursday evening, on April 13. Supper will be served from 5 till 9. Everybody invited. Mrs. J. W. Landers came down from Arcadia Wednesday and spent the day | visiting with friends, returning home to Arcadia in the evening. EVENTS AT LITCHFIELD C. E. Achenbach shipped hogs tc Omaha on Sunday. - Mrs. J. Cording made a flying visit :o her parents at Loup City. Airs. Mat Robinson returned home to Hazard Wednesday on No. 40. August Miller was a passenger to Ravenna Wednesday on No. 40. Dr. C. E. Paul returned from his southern trip, on Alonday morning. Ed Clancey has bought out the Louis barber shop. The Kiser has retired. Henry Linden was a passenger to Grand Island on No. 40 Saturday. C. L. Arnett returned from Grand Island where he had been attending horse sales. John Anderson left on No. 40 Sun day for Fremont, to pack trees ready for shipment. Cecil Brundage came home from his school work at York, for a short visit with his parents. Air. and Mrs. W. H. Whitmore were passengers east to Lincoln on No. 40 Sunday morning. David Ormsby held the sale of his household good* as advertised, on Saturday afternoon. J. P. Mosgrove left on NO. 40 for Omaha where he goes to consult Dr. Gifford about his eyes. Airs. Vess Bower and Mrs. Fred Betz, were passengers on No. 40 for Grand Island Wednesday. George Betz wrent to Waco for a few days' visit before returning to his sand hill claim next week. William Kieborz and Thomas Haller, are among the careful men, insuring their autos with Alfred Flint. Lean, the Grand Island horse buyer, shipped two cars of horses home on Sunday. He will ship some of them east. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. AlcKenzie were passengers east to Grand Island on Sunday morning and to visit further east. Carl Welden and his gang of car penters have the contract for build ing the Duncan church southwest of town. Henry Linden came in on No. 39 Sunday. Ben Speitz, another well known citizen, came in. accompanied by a nephew. William Boecking has contracted with the Fairmont creamery company to run their station here on a com mission plan. Thomas Palmer came up from Co lumbus to look after the tombstone he placed on his wife's grave. He returned on No. 40 Thursday. The Misses Fern Myers and Lottie Kisling, came home on No. 39 Wed nesday for a week or ten days’ visit. They are attending school at Kearney. Dr. C. E. Paul sold his two lots across the road from the Presbyterian church, to Mrs. W. D. Fisher, who in tends to build on them in the near future. Earl E. Brown, a real estate man of Cairo, and J. E. Denning, of Broken Bow. drove through town on Tuesday and stopped long enough to list some farms for sale with Alfred Flint. Mrs. Charles Woolford came in from Gothenberg, Tuesday, to visit with her brother. Ray, and Mrs. Waterbury. She returned on Wednesday accompanied by Mrs. Waterbury as far as Grand Is land. Carver and Harrison, -of Grand Is land, came up on No. 43 Monday to inspect the farm their client pur chased at the referee sale known as the Ormsby place, and returned on No. 40 the same day. A new departure in window display in Waterbury and Achenbach's show windows, was a young aligator about two feet long. It was sent up from Florida. B. H. was down there on a vacation last winter. He obtained it for his spring trade. John Needham, an old timer of the east side, was over here on Tuesday driving his daughter. Miss Pearie. who has had nine year's experience as deputy in our treasurers office. She is a candidate for treasurer. She cer tainly ought to be competent to run it. Mrs. George Gray and two fine boys, of Beatrice, have been visiting with their uncle, the only original J. K. Gray, popularly known as old Jim of the Clear Creek valley. They returned home on No. 40 Saturday. Mr. Grat is an engineer on the B. M. running from Beatrice to Holdrege. Roy Williamson, son of our old citi zen. Ira Williamson, came in on No. 40 from Seattle, Tuesday. He has had three years' service in the coast heavy artillery, and is now in the re serve. He has been stationed at Port Wardens and Townsen, and has grad uated as a first class gunner. Rob French, the old time blacksmith of Kearney, who used to sharpen ploy lays for us old timers, but now Grand Custodian of the Masonic order for the state of Nebraska, came up on No. 39, and gave the boys here some instructions. He went up to Mason with Bob Walker, the banker. Art Rogers, genial and well know features. were seen on our streets Saturday and Sunday. He was up here in the interests of his commission business. While here he purchased a fine high grade two year old Her ford bull of the Gooch Brothers, east of town, that is certainly a good one. Mr. Bowersor, one of the main guys of the Fairmont creamery company, of Grand Island, was in Litchfield Tues day, and remained over night visit ing with friends, and looking after the business of the company. They are discontinuing the salary plan at their stations, and going back to the old commission plan of Hg cents for butter fat delivered at the depot. Mr. and Mrs. Diefenbaugh were very pleasantly surprised last Friday. About sixty-five of their friends and neigh bors arrived about eleven o’clock with well filled baskets to remind them that that day was their silver wedding ar niversary, and by the way. that there must be some mighty cooks in that neck of the woods, for it has been many a day since we sat down to such a dinner as was served. Before de parting the company presented Mr and Mrs. Diefenbaugh with a nice set of silver kjjives -*ml fork;; a -A a kerr- - set. Card of Thanks. I take this public method of thank ing the voters of Loup City for the splendid vote given me Tuesday. I appreciate the courtesy shown me and will try to merit the confidence of the voters. Pete Rowe. Notice. Having rented the big pasture wes of town, all parties wishing to pasture their cows this season will let m ■ know in time. Season begins May 1st. and closes Octobur 15th. Terms. $1.25 first month with service, there after $1.00 per month. Cash each month in advance.—C. W. COXHISER 15-2 Miss Waunetta Conger came down Tuesday from Arcadia to visit with friends and relatives. Miss Ruby Johnson returned home from Grand Island Tuesday where she* had been visiting with home folks. LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS. List of unclaimed letters remaining at the postoffice at Loup City. Nebras ka. for the month ending Mracb 31 1916. Felix Renbiznd. 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