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FRANK B. HARTMAN. Publisher
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tract between publisher and subscriber.
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line, each insertion. Black face locals.
15 cents per line, each insertion Read
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PUSH THE FAIRS
Otir people should not permit them
wive* to become so engrossed in the
war and kindred subject* as to neglect
ample preparation* for the county
lair thi* fall We may be tempted to
think we are too busy to attend to it.
but ;u thi* we will commit a grave er
ror
A county fair is not a luxury, not
an indulgence, but one of the most im
portant institution* of any community
li I* a* essential to the best interests
of the industrial life of the ommuni'y
a* i* the school to the Intellectual, fir
the < hur« h to the spiritual life. It’s
education inlluem es is only limited by
the energy with which it is pushed
In these days, when the need is ur
gent that production lie stimulated to
the maximum every agency that tends
to arouse enthusiasm and a desire to
excel should be carefully fostered This
the county fair does as no other insti
tution does or can
W e should fcend every energy to e •’
ting together this fall the most com
plete exhibit of the products of the
country that it is possible to assemble.
We will need the stimulus of the inspir
ation in the years to come. The need
for record production will not end with
tht* season. Tuless all signs fail the
productive agencies of this country
have a strenuous time before them fot
many years to come
l^et us center every energy on the
main issue preparedness—and push it
to a success!;.I rats lu* ?n.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN
The government has appointed an
attorney in each county to look after
their interests It is in plan: to ad
vise that ali persons should consider
seriously before filing affidavits for
discharge
All people are in< lined to freelv sign
without taking i.u. consideration tlicir
import In this county and probably
elsew here the feet* of each affidavit
will be carefully o pitini/fd and dealt
wit’, according to lav. If the person
hs a right to a discharge it is right
that the same should be properly sup
ported but there are lnstarces a here
claims may be made and up-ported by
false affidavit* It i* t!o* < la-- «f
person: that we I» sire t* wa. n — Ord
Journal
The above is a timely warning and
should be spread over lh! land
We understand that -eve-ul here who
h; ve signet all-devil have iieen • a'l
sal upon the carpet and that in at least
one instance t.i- i-.ii'div 1* li.ts iee-1
withdrawn before being filed.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Nebraska. Sherman County.
H.
Hi the County Court.
In the matter of the estate of William
II. Hushes, deceased
To The Creditors of Said Estate:
You are hereby notified. That I will
alt at the County Court room in Lamp
City In aaid County, on the 5th day
of Herein her. 1917 to receive and ex
amine all claims against said Estate,
with a view to their adjustment and
allowance. The time limited for the
presentation of claims against said Es
late l» the 5th day of December. A. D.
1#17 and the time limited for pay
ment of debta is one year from the
2$ih day of July. 1917.
Witness my hand and the seal ot
—.a County Court, this 2hth day ot
July. 1**7- 33'4
tSEALl E A. SMITH.
County Judge.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed bids w'U be received up to
and until nine o’clock a. m. of the 15th
day of August. 1917. at the office of
the County Clerk of Sherman County,
Nebraska, for the furnishing of all
materials and labor, except hauling
materials, for the construction on the
Sherman County poor farm, described
a- e East Half of Section Thirty-five, j
T< iship Sixteen. Range Fifteen, in ]
SI man County, Nebraska, of a frame,
hi house with concrete floor, size:
20 ;s feet, finished complete, accord ]
in 'o the plans and specifications on I
fll n the office of the said County |
Cl <. A itond in the sum of $500.00 .
w approved sureties will be requir
ei f the successful bidder. Building
to e finished complete by November
I, : >17. The board reserves the right
to i >ject any or all bids.
COUNTY HOARD OF SUPER
VISORS of SHERMAN COUNTY.
By W. O. BROWN, Chairman.
32 3 ti. L. B POLSKI,
County Clerk.
:.»g envelopes at the Northwestern.
Try Chase’s first—it pays.
Daily sells for less.
I
ROAD NOTJCE.
Hughes Establishment)
To Whom It May Concern:
The Commissioner appointed to lo
cate a road commencing at the north
west corner of Section 9-13-16, in
Sherman County, Nebraska, and run
ning thence east on the section line
between sections 4 and 9 one-half mile
and there terminating, has reported
in favor of the establishment thereof,
and all objections thereto or claims
for damages must be filed in the
County Clerk’s office on or before
noon of the 13th day of October, A,
D. 1917 or such road will be estab
lished without reference thereto.
Dated this 31st day of July, 1917
(SEAL) L. 1).- POLSKI,
County Clerk.
IJy S. H. RICHMOND,
Deputy.
33 4
BARNETT ESTABLISHMENT.
To all whom it may concern:
The commissioner appointed to lo
cate a public road commencing at SW
corner of section 4-16-13 Sherman
County, Nebraska, and running thence
due north between sections 4 and 5
! to the NW corner of section 4 and
■ there terminating has reported in ta
! vor of its establishment therefore all
| claims for damages or objection there
] to must be filed in the office of the
1 County Clerk on or before noon of the
i 11th day of October A. D. 1917 or sucn
road will be established without ref
erence thereto.
Dated this 16th day of July A D.
1917. 31-4
(SEAL) L. B. POLSKI,
County Clerk.
HOUSE FOR RENT.
I have a small house with five lots
for rent at $6.00 per month.—R. H.
Mathew. 25 tf
JUNG ESTABLISHMENT.
To all whom it may concern:
The commissioner appointed to lo
cate a public road commencing at a
point S12 deg. 30 min. W 1.42 chains
of station No. 17 of Coming’s survey
of road 157 and running thence S 12
deg. 30 min. W. 7.07 chains and term
inating at road on east side of irri
gation ditch has reported in favor of
its establishment therefore all chains
for damages or objections thereto
must be filed in the office of the Coun
ty Clerk on or before noon of the 11th
day of October A. D. 1917 or such road
will be established without reference
thereto.
Dated this 16th day of July A. D.
1917 31-4
(SEAL) , L. B. POLSK1, -
County Clerk..
I am paying the highest cash price
for poultry of all kinds.
F. M. HENRY.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Nebraska, Sherman Coun j
ty, ss.
In the County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Archi i
bald J. Kearns, deceased.
To The Creditors of Said Estate:
You are hereby notified, That 1 will
sit at the County Court Room in Loup
City, in said County, on the 24th day
of November, 1917 to receive and ex
amine all claims against said Estate,
with a view to their adjustment and
allowance. The time limited for the'
presentation of claims against said
Estate is the 24th day of November,
A. D., 1917 ,and the time limited for
payment of debts is one year from the
20th day of July, 1917.
Witness my hand and the seal of j
said County Court, this 25th day of
July, 1917. 32-4
(SEAL) E. A. SMITH,
County Judge.
notice to creditors.
State of Nebraska, Sherman Co
ty, ss.
In the County Court.
In the matter of the estate
nel Olsen, deceased
To The Creditor- of Said Estat.
You are hereby t, i:'fhat I
sit at the County Court Room in I.
City in said County. on the 26th
of November, 1917 to i V(. and
amine all claims again t ,j Est
with a view to their adju-tn and
lowance. The time limited ..... .,
sentation of claims agaii, • (
tale is the 2Gth day of No
D. 1917, and the time limit
merit of debts is one year
12th day of July, 1917.
Witness my hand and the * a
said County Court, this 2.7th da
July, 1917.
(SEAL) E. A. SMITH
32-4 County Jut I
Basement Shoe Section
Sensible Shoe Economy
Practical Shoe Economy
T By buying what factory overlots we could get, and
taking all incomplete lines from our shelves and reducing
their prices, we are able to offer practical, sensible econ
omies in many kinds of shoes in our Bargain Basement.
< —
A big lot of Women’s White Canvas, EE
Nubuck and Calf Slippers and colored EEE
Slippers in brown, bronze and gray leath- =
ers, sizes mostly small,
but lot as a whole con
tains all sizes, choice a
pair .
$1.00
i
Women’s Kid, Calf and Patent Pumps, Oxfords
and Strap Slippers, broken sizes, pair.
$1.49
Women’s Kid and Patent Colonial Pumps, Calf and Patent
Low Heel Pumps, Kid, Calf and Patent Strap Slippers
(low, medium and high heels), Calf Sport Ox
fords with white rubber soles, good sizes, pair
$2.29
Women’s Gray and Ivory Kid Colonial Pumps, with cov
ered Louis heels. White Kid Pumps with gray, ivory and
red trimmings, gray, champagne and brown
Kid Strap Slippers, good sizes, pair ...
$2.98
Women’s White Sea Island Lace Shoe, covered
Louis heel, pair .
$2.48
Women’s White Canvas Lace Shoe, covered
heel, pair .
$1.98
Women’s White Kid Shoes, lace, broken
sizes, pair .
$2.98
Women’s Novelty Shoes in popular colors. Shoes of brown,
. gray and ivory kid leathers with cloth tops to match,
black kid vamps with white and ivory kid 4 qq
tops, aU sizes, pair.
Men’s White and Palm Beach Cloth Oxfords
and Gray Cloth High Shoes, most all sizes, pr.
$1.39
Men’s Black and Tan Calf Oxfords, broken
sizes, pair .
$1.95
Men’s Black Chrome Outing Shoes,
good sizes, pair.:.
$1.95
Men’s Heavy Tan Chrome Work Shoes and
Black Dregs Shoes, pair.
$2.45
Men’s Button and Lace Calf Dress Shoes, kid shoes with
and without tips for comfort wear, and comfort outing
shoes for every-day wear, in black and tan QT
Elkskin leather, pair .
Men’s Tan Chrome, double sole Work Shoes
pair .
$3.45
Women’s Misses’ and Children’s Tan Side Leather
Sandals, all sizes to women’s size 5, pair.
During time of this
extra pairs wQI not be
sent approval. Shoes
can be exchanged if
returned within three
business days’ time.
Annual Clearance Sale Men's, Women's, Children's I
LOW SHOES
With prices of shoe leather soaring sky high—and shoe prices keeping them company—we are offering
• you worth-while economies in low shoes. Buy one pair for this season’s wear and two pairs for next, and in
most cases you will not have paid more than one pair of same quality will cost you next spring. You will prof l\
by buying footwear at prices quoted in our August Clearance sale—they are less than present cost of mate
rials used.
20% to 50% Off on All Men’s, Women’s and Children’s j
Low Shoes and Street Slippers
LOT 1—Men’s Tan Russia
and Black Gunmetal Oxfords
lot as a whole contains all
sizes, sold regularly at $4.00
and $5.00
Men’s Dressy Oxfords
Styles full of snap and go at price* that nil! nevor be du
plicated again.
“This season's newest” describes the Men's Oxfords that
are included in this sale, which includes tans, all the popular
shades, with leather, rubber and composition soles, black gun
metal and white and Palm Beach cloth.
All Men’s $4.00 Oxfords.$2.65 to $3.20
All Men’s $5.00 Oxfords.$2.65 to $4.00
All Men’s $6.00 Oxfords.$3.35 to $4.80
All Men’s $7.00 Oxfords, Howard & Foster grade $5.40
All Men’s $9.00 Oxfords, Edwin Clapp grade .... $7.20
I.OT ^—Men’s Tan Russia
and Black Gunmetul Oxfords
English, medium and wide
toe lasts, good sizes and
styles, sold regularly $.‘.,00
and $6.00
LOT 3—Men’s Brown Moose Trot-Moc Unlined Oxfords, cool and serviceable,
Footform toe with spring heel and English cut with low heel. This leather will be un
attainable in the future. Sold regularly at $4.00 and $5.00, a pair.
!
LOT 4 — Women’s Kid,
Patent and Gunmetal Pumps
Oxfords and Strap Slippers,
heels ranging from high
Louis to low sport heights,
sold regularly at $4.00,
$4.50 and $5.00, clearance
price, pair
20% to 50% Discount
AU Women's Pumps Oxfords. Strap Low Shoes and High
White Shoes.
You still have a long warm season ahead that demands the
daintiest and lightest of footwear—here is an opportunity to
fit yourself our completely.
All Women’s $4.00 Low Shoes.$2.63 to $3.20
All Women’s $4.50 Low Shoes.$2.65 to $3.60
All Women’s $5.00 Low Shoes.$3.35 to $4.00
All Women’s $6.00 Lowr Shoes.$3.35 to $4.80
All Women’s $7.00 Low Shoes.$3.95 to $5.60
LOT <i — All Colored
Pumps in popular shade# of
gray, ivory and bronze, sold
regularly at $.">.00, $6.00
and $7.00, clearance price, a
pair
1
LOT 5—Women’s Pumps, Oxfords and Strap Slippers, in white kid, nubuck and cloth, black glazed
kid, dull kid, gunmetal and patent leathers, all styles—dainty high heel pumps and strap slippers lVe
dress, sport oxfords for outing wear, low and mem heel styles for extra comfort wear. Sold C*/ 0
regularly at $5.00. $5.50 and $6.00: Clearance price, a pair .. '.
20% DISCOUNT
on all Misses’ and Children’s Slippers, Oxfords, Roman Sandals
and Barefoot Sandals. Nothing reserved.
Children’s $1.00 Slippers SOc
Childrens $1.25 Slippers $1.00
Childrens $1.35 Slippers $1.08
Childrens $1.50 Slippers $1.20
Childrens $1.65 Slippers $1.32
Childrens $1.75 Slippers $1.40
Childrens $1.85 Slippers $1.48
Childrens $2.00 Slippers $1.60
Childrens $2.25 Slippers $1.80
Childrens $2.35 Slippers $1.88
Childrens $2.50 Slippers $2.00
Childrens $2.65 Slippers $2.12
Childrens $2.75 Slippers $2.20
Childrens $2.S5 Slippers $2.28
Childrens $3.00 Slippers $2.40
Childrens $3,25 Slippers $2.60
Childrens $3.50 Slippers $2.80
Childrens $4.00 Slippers $3.20
WHITE SHOES
DAINTY AND COOL
White is the ideal selection of summer and each Til
apparel and you will find nowhere such cool daintiness it! foot
wear as in the handsome models we are showing this week.
All Women’s White Cloth, Xubuck and Kid and Whiu-tnp
Shoes at following clearance prices:
All Women’s S3.50 and $4.00 White Shoes ....$-*.9.'
All Women’s $5.00 and $5.50 White Shoes .... >">!>5
All Women’s $6.00, $6.50 and $7.00 White Shoes S 1 9"
All Women’s $8.00 and $0.00 White Shoes ... >5.95
All Women’s $10.00 and $12.00 White Shoes_$7.95
20% Discount an/vo^S Outing *§lio
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Misses’ and Children's and Infants' Slippers, in kid, calf, patent
and white nubuck leathers, and good grade barefoot sandals in tan,
black and patent.
Infants’, 1 to 5, pair ... 79cChild’s, 8i/> to 11, pair S1.19
Child’s. 5»/a to 8, pair >. 99c Misses’. 11 >4 to 2. pr. S1.39
Misses’ and Children’s White Canvas Military
Lace Shoes, pair , ...
Men’s and Women’s White Tennis Oxfords,
all sizes, pair.
r-ir
Infants’ and Children’s Patent Roman Sandals and Red
and Tan Kid Top Shoes.
Infants’, 1 to 5, pair $1.19 Childs, o'l to 8, pah 51.39
Beys’ Button and Lace Cai? School Shoes
Little Boys’, 9 to 13, pair.51.79
Youths’, 13V1* to 2, pair.$1.99
Boys’, 214 to 6, pair.$2.19