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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 10, 1891)
VOLUME XII. v ' C3’NEILL, HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 10, 1891. NUMBER 9. ^[PROTECTION Ik City Council Tahes a Step in the flight Direction. HU, PURCHASE A CHEMICAL Caancilmen Have Gone to Lincoln, Fre mont and Omaha to Examine the Apparatus. ()1U, slc.p in the right direction always t0 anotlier, and if the second step U followed by a third, and so on, a -rest deal of good will undoubtedly re At n recent meeting of the city couu: [ j, ,V!is decided to send a committee to lit metropolitan cities of Nebraska to look ul, the matter of fire protection an,l examine the various modern de vk.t,s. The committee consists of his junior. Mayor Biglin, and Messrs. C. C. Millard. Benj. DeYarman and Fred C. tiaiz councilmcn. The gentlemen sturieu y esieiuay uiuru jiu; and will visit Lincoln first, then go m'dinaha and stop at Fremont on the Wtv hack. In each of the cities named tlir committee will thoroughly lookup the matter of fire protection. It is not tn he presumed, of course, that O’Neill tjulil support a fire department such as these cities are blessed with, but the idea *t,i obtain what information they can on the subject. There is plenty of ap paratus for use in cities the size of O'Neill, and the couucilmen in charge of the matter may be relied upon to make n wise and judicious selection if the ptirrhassc is made, keeping in mind, of course, that money spent for fire pro tection is always a safe investment. The matter was discussed at length at tin council meeting Tuesday morning, ami it appeared to be the prevailing opinion that a light chemical engine would answer all the requirements of our city for a few years at least. The Frontier has upon several occa sions urged immediate and definite ac tion in the matter of fire protection, and ‘the quicker the question is settled the better for all. How They Stood the Test. The following figures, gleaned from the official records of Superintendent Dudley's office, furnish information of interest concerning the institute of 1891: Hole inimtH'i-of applicants examined ....103 Certificates issued. First grades.. Second grades. Third grades. lailuri's, first, grades. second grades. Third grades.. This shows that twenty-three who laM certificates of the above grades Med to get any at all. Many of our best teachers wrote pa pers that reflected much credit foi ad vanced scholarship. Mr. Dudley sub jected each paper to faithful, personal examination, although Prof. Clemmons wtote the questions in arithmetic and grammar and did the marking. Some have said that the examination wss a little too severe, yet all must ad ®it tbut Holt county should not fall back in educational requirements or let go the •tandsrd. aildy McManus, J. P, Mann’s popular 8n efflcicnt head clerk, has severed his connection with tlratmammoth establish ment and has decided to embark in the me.cantile business> himself. He has tented C. C. Millard's room next door to e postofHcc and started east this morn ITi 6068 t0 Wisconsin first to e 1 n up some bnsiuess affairs their ! #nd will then go to Chicago nr m stock of goods. Paddy is an we ent young man and Tiie Frontier °Pes to see him get to the front. J' ^ ^nnn started for Chicago Mon ^ J morning. He will return by last of i * Wee'c but even before that time the tnd'CnM! stoCK g°°ds of all classes styles will begin to roll in and the re will soon be filled to. overflowing l0/n’ il was last spring, A novelty e added this fall is fancy articles in which are very fine in to *> 'a‘ttosee them and also wait c new stock before purchasing. Wen’^» fm'tlj ‘“turned borne Friday vert"1^ r°m *1'a ‘‘outing" and reports a ndeasant time. Incidentally, how clothi1<!, mm lmsed “ infge line of fine »#yjn®and furnishing goods and the otution 18 11 •’ ’n hi® store is a the*10mPson, who is now runnir teccn.iC room and confectionery sto intll ? °wne<i tiy I- C. Colburn, is ha centin|ICe trad° and we hope to see hi Nesf-r6*0 liaVC a s°od business. Sa Vlngand we wish him prospe.it __ —“ ***•« vopv* t»omora,SUCCessful term of school tlirmr,!'1- s’^''nt°n Lowrie started Mt studies ,a,la<S f°r ^edevue to resume 1 »t the Presbyterian college thei The Frontier is in receipt of its an nual subset iption fee from Mr. James Dorgan,formerly of tbis place,for which he will please accept thanks. Mr. Dor gan has evidently “struck it rich.” so to speak, since his visit here a year or so ago, being now, judging from the fol lowing clipping from the Daily Common wealth of Covington, Ky., owner of an addition to what we should judge was the thriving little town of Fort Thomas, Ky.: A serious accident was narrowly aver ted in Dorganville, the new addition to Fort Thomas, yesterday. Mr. Bulrushes who has a large contract for digging cis terns and grading, has in bis employ an inexperienced “Dago” who thought to lighten his labors and so introduced a keg of powder and several sticks of dyn amite into a cistern under course of con struction—the combined explosion oc- : curred fortunately when no one was in the vicinity, and save throwing an im mense quantity of earth and rocks over the premises, no damage resulted. Mr. Bulrushes, however, should exercise a little closer supervision over his “Dago" laborers. Mrs. W. M. Hogsett and Mrs. D. M. Patterson of Fayette county, Pennsyl vania, sisters of the DeYarman boys, came to O’Neill last Thursday night on the Short Line, and will visit here for some time. This is the first time for twelve years that the brothers and sisters have been together, and although the boys knew nothing of the intended visit of their sisters, the surprise was a very pleasant one indeed. Mrs. Pat terson’s little son and daughter accom pained them. Palmer Cox has signed a contract with the Ladies' Hume Journol whereby his amusing little “Brownies,” which he has made so marvelously successful in SI. Nicholas and in his books, will here after belong exclusiveiy to the Journal. Mr. Cox’s contract begins with the October number, for which he has drawn the first of an entirely new series of adventures of his “funniest little men in the world.” Mr. B. T. Trueblood of Grand Island was :.n O’Neill visitor Tuesday. His visit here was one of business and pleasure combined. He is looking up a location and is thinking very seriously of stopping right here and starting a large general merchandise store. The Frontier would be pleased to welcome Mr. Trueblood to O’Neill. The “old man” has been on the sick list all week, just able to be about to at tend to necessary business and that’s all. Next week he and family are expecting to go over into Boyd county to take an outing of a week or ten days and visit Major Dudley and family at their new home on the reservation. The town of Mankato has removed from its location, some of the citizens going to Butte City and some to Spencer. Notice has been given to the depart ment to have the post office discontinued That county will then be supplied from Butte City and Spencer. John Gormley, post master and pio neer merchant of Butte City, was in O’Neill this week. He came over Sun day afternoon, went to Sioux City Mon day and came back Tuesday. John is a rustler and is getting to the front in good shape.__ St. Patrick’s pills are carefully pre pared from the best material and ac cording to the most approved formula, and are the most perfect cathartic and liver pill that can be produced. P. C. Corrigan sells them.. Other towns up and down the road are putting on metropolitan airs by get ting department stores and we don't see why O’Neill could not follow suit in this particular. What say our mer chants? _ F. B. Cross, son of the late D. I. Cross, has settled up his father’s busi ness and gone back to Aurora, 111. lie will return in November, however, to make final settlement. B. J. Ilyan is in Lincoln this week and will go to the southern part of the state to look after some property there be fore returning home. Monday and Tuesday were vcry^ quiet days. A calm usually follows a storm, if the Saturday primaries could be prop erly called a storm. Greer Storts, an old O'Neill citizen who has been out west several years, came in from Washington Monday after noon. _ Mrs. Ellis of Whiting, Iowa, was an O’Neill visitor Wednesday, going on west on the afternoon freight. Mr. Collins, repr^fcntiitg the Carpen ter Paper company of Omaha, was a caller Monday._ Fruits, cigars, nuts, and alll kinds of confectionery at Thompson’s, Colburn's old stand. _ Mrs. Kinger of Stuart visited with Mrs. J. II. Biggs yesterday. Mrs. J. J. King and children were in Ewing a few days last week. Irrigation Delegates. State Journal. Nebraska will take an active part in the irrigation convention to be hold at Salt Lake City September 15 to 17. At the request of the governor of Utah, Governor Thayer has appointed a list of delegates comprising many representative ,men. The list is as follows: W. I). Carlock, Mr S. Baird. Profes sor Crombic, Professor D. N. Johnson, Lincoln; F. II. Dunham, Boca; H. O. Phillips, Lincoln; D. P. Onrey, Henry St. Raynor, Sidney: C. II. Peck, Tren ton; C. H. Meeker, McCook;A. L. King, Culbertson; J. C. Grabel, Crawford; F. M. Dorrington, Chadrpn; Mon. J. II. McCall, Lexington; Professor L. K. Hicks, Lincoln; Leroy Hall, Crawford; C. E. Warner, Omaha; Dr. I. M. Cooke, C. E. Loomis. Lincoln; J. I). Graves, Bcokelman; It. M. Wildman, Culbert son. The state is entitled to seven mote delegates and the governor is ready to receive applications. What’s the matter with Holt county having two or three of the remaining delegates to this irrigation convention? The north part of the state is not very well represented in those already chosen and we know of no county entitled to more recognition than our own. We were among the first to stir up the irri gation question last year when there was so much talk about the subject throughout the state and the first to in augurate a plan to test, the feasibility of irrigation by means of artesian wells. Judging from the statement that the governor is waiting for more applica tions, it will not be difficult to get on the delegation and we would like to see some of our citizens make the effort and Tiie Frontier would suggest, for say three applicants from Holt county, Mr. D. L. Darr of O’Neill, Mr. W. E. Me Robert of Leona and Mr. Milton Doolu tie of Atkinson. < Cast of Characters. The following is the cast of characters for the play to be produced at the rink on Wednesday evening, September 22, for the benefit of St. Mary’s academy: Dan O’tiarolan.Mr. Henry E. Murphy Will O’Carol an.Mr. D. H. Cronin Connor O’Flal.erty.Mr. It. .1. Dwyer Ragged Pat.Mr. Frank Howard Septimus Sto 10. Mr. T. F. Bermingnmn Slang.Mr. Harry ITttley Sassoon.Master Clarence Campbell Lady O’Frot.Miss Delia Marsh Honor .Miss Bridget Welsh Florence.Miss Mary (i. Stretch And the following in a truly laughable extravaganza, “My Neighbor’s Wife;” or, “A Cure for Jealousy.” Mr. Somertan.Mr. T. F. ncrmlngliam Mr.Smith.Mr. Frank Howard Mr. Brown..Mr. Ed Butler Mrs. Somerton.Miss.Iosie Howard Mrs. Smith. .Miss Kitty O’Neill Mrs. Brown.MissTessie Dykeruan Old Settler’s Picnic. A basket picnic wil^be held at Ben nett Martin’s grove on the Blackbird September 18, at which everybody in Holt county is invited. Speeches and story telling, interspersed with amuse ments and sports, sack and foot racing, ball playing and bowery dancing, will comprise the programme. The manager, Mr. George McGowan, wishes Tub Frontier to extend a special invitation to the citizens of O’Neill and adjoining towns. Special Notice. Having sold our yard "The Chicago Lumber Yard” to O. O. Snyder & Co., we would say to all our old customers and friends that they will be treated by our successors the same as if we still re tained the yard. And we feel safe to say that all those dealing with O. O. Snyder & Co., will obtain good treat ment, and that the quality of lumber will be as good and prices as low ai usual. Thanking you for your liberal patronage in past years and hoping that our successors may still receiv e the same good usage, we are. Very Truly Yours, Barnett & Frees. There is little doubt that many per sons suffer for years with ailments that could easily be cured by the use of some simple remedy. The following incident is an illustration of this fact: My wife was troubled with a pain in her side the greater part of the time for three years, until cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It has, I think, permanently cured her. We also have used Cham berlain's Cough Remedy whenever needed and believe it to be the best in the world. P. M. Boston. Pennville, Sullivan Co., Missouri. For sale by P. C. Corrigan. Druggist. I We advertise at present for a firm whose preparations have proven, in our own family, all they claim to be. We refer to Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera find Dirrahcea Remedy. We stand up for this medicine because we have tested it. This is not an advertisement for the medicine, it is simply our testimony re garding it after a fair trial.—Iloutzdalc, (Pa.) Observer. For sale by P. O. Cor rigan, Druggist. De Witt's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood, increases the appetite and tones up the system. It has benefitted many people who have suffered from blood disorders. It will help you. Morris & Co. sells them. Hot coffee and lunch at all hours at Thompson & Son’s, three doors south of postofflce. THE COMING FAIR, Promises to be the Best Ever Held in the County. COUNTY DELEGATES CHOSEN. Harmony Prevailed Generally Yet Some Cutting Indulged in as Usual ' and Faith Broken. Tho secretary of the Holt county agri cultural society, Mr. Campbell, informs Tins Fhontikr that the people through out the county are taking more intorest in our county fair this year thin ever before, and he is very conlldent that the exhibition in general this year will sur pass any previous effort in that line. Said Mr. Campbell the other day: "I have received premium lists from almost every county in the state, and the prem iums offered by a majority of them do not bear comparison with the list offered by our society. Especially in the counties in mu uuriu pun oi me siuiu add adjoining llolt. I observe by the lists sent me that we offer twice the amount of money in premiums that any other county does. When other fair associations offer $5 for the first premihm on stock our list gives the prize at $10.” “I feel very much elated over the pros pects of our coming exhibition,” con tinued Mr. Campbell, and the officers of the association desire the aid and co-operation of the farmers in this movement. There will be a great many strangers in O’Neill at that time aDd a first-class county fair will impress them very favorably with our county.” "By the way,” and the secretary glanced at the premium list, "our fair book this year is a perfect little model of neatness, and of all the books I have received, the one gotten out by Tiie Frontier knocks them all out. It is a very fine pamphlet.” The Caucuses. Saturday the Republican and Demo cratic caucuses were held and the attuoi pherc was extremely warm, figuratively, for some time during the afternoon. They were all harmonious, however, except a little fiurry in the Third ward, where some of the resident voters broke faith and defeated one of the compro mise candidates on the Republican ticket. The following is the list of Re publican delegates: First Ward—James DeYarmun, W. 11. Pierce, David Stannard. A. Boyd. Second Ward—Barney McGreevey, W. D. Mathews, Geo. W. Jones. Third Ward—E W. Adams, Elmer Merrl man, Chas. Pond, Thus. Carlon. Grattan Township—D. H. Cronin, Joe Davis, Theodore Otto. Following is the list of Democratic delegates.' First Ward—M. M. Sullivan, J. A. Golden, O. F. Blslln.T. F. Birmingham. Second Ward—D. A. Doylo, Frank Camp bell. Fred Gutz. Tblrd Ward—Mose Campbell, M. D. Long. Grattan Township—Tim Dwyer. 1'atrlok Barrett, John Wynn, P. Fahy, Pat McNlcbols PROGRAMME Of the Dorsey District Sunday School Convention, to be held at Scottville, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1891. 9:30—Devotional Exercises-Hev.Wm. Newman. 9:45—Address of welcome—B. W. Postlewait. Response—W. C. Evered 10:00—“Why are we Met?”—W. C. Aley and Rev. N. S. Lowrie. 10:30—"Why Sabbath Schools Should be Closed in Winter"—T. II. Crawford and Mrs. J. T. Prouty. 11:00—“Qualification and Duties of the Sunday School Superintendent.”— W. H. Bedford and Rev. D. W. Rosen krans. 11:30—Basket dinner. 1:00—Devotional and Song Service— Rev. W. R. Dewitt. 1:30—Address to children—Rev. W. A. Wilson. Let all children be present at this hour. 2:00—“Of what Benefit has the Sun day School been to our Community?— Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Fleemer. 2:30—"Essentials to Good Preaching” —Mrs. Beaver and John C. Giftin. 3:00—“It is Good to be Always Zeal ously Affected in a Good Thing.”—Mrs. Peter Kelly and Mrs. D. W. Rosenkrans. 3:30—“What Good Have I Obtained From This Meeting?”—W. V. Mcllhaney The meeting will adjourn at 4 o’clock. Committee on music—Mrs. II. Spind ler. Miss Jennie Ferguson, Miss Morna Rosenkrans. Mr. Benson, Miss Coral Mc Elheny. Let it be remembered by the people of the Dorsey district, that this is their convention, and that its success depends mainly upon them. As we must close at 4 p. nt. it is likewise necessary for us to begin promptly at 9:30 a. m. Don't storm the system as you w . aid a fort. If held by the enemy, consti pation, gently persuade it to surrender with De Wilt’s Little Early Risers. These little pills are wonderful convinc crs. Morris & Co. For the Campaign. In order to give every reader in Ne braska and Iowa an opportunity to keep posted on the progress of the campaign in both these states we have decided to offer the Weekly lice for the balance of this year for twenty-five cents. Send in your orders early. Two dollars will be accepted foi a club of ten names. The Ree publishing Compauy, Omaha, Neb. Stuart Mger. For some time past some of the business spirits of this place were busily engaged during tbclr spare hours in tho construction of pontoons for a bridge across the Niobrara river at llougan’s Island, sixteen miles north west of this place. Tho first of the week all of the raaterlnl had arrived and all of the work that could be done here was completed. On Wednesday teams conveyed tho material to the river, on Tuesday a force of men consisting of Geo. II. Howrlng, L. J. C. Heichard, II. Shank. C. P. Delance, M. J. N. Ilaskin, Walker weut out and by Saturday night the work was done. A barrier to trade and conveyance has.been removed and thu settlers on the opposite side of the river, who have been obliged to traverse many weary miles to roach a bridge when it was necessary to come to the railroad, have now n means of egress from their isolation and a good ami short route to tho lailroad. The road from here to the bridge is good and al most ns stright as a bird would lly. Tho writer saw tho bridge last Sunday and was trucly surprised to And such a skillful and neat pioce of workmanship. The channel spanned is about 115 feet wide. There were teams in Monday that came by way of tho new bridge that reached here before noon, did their trading nnd returned again the same day. Tho way they have had to come hereto fore would have consumed two whole days. The bridge is a monument to tho enterprise of tho Stuart citizens and business men who were instrumental in conceiving tho plan and pushing tho the work through to completion. Thu swindlers have a new thing that llioy are working in Iowa. The gang will probably Hod their way to Ne braska in a few months. They And tho well-to-do farmers who have loans on their land, tell them that they can re place them at a much lower rate of in terest, but must, at tho same time, in sure their buildings. The iusurcnce is written up at a high, figure in cash or bankable notes but the loan is never forthcoming “owing to the failure of the company with whom we expected to place your loan.” Mr. A. L. Towle, who is proprietor of the Hubbard house in Niobrara, will have a public sale at that place on Oc tober 8, at 9 o'clock a. m. lie intends selling all the furniture, dishes, bedding and cooking utensils, and also a horse and harness. The sale will occur in front of the Hubbard house. Mrs. C. M. Woodward, national su perintendent of the railroad department of the temperance work, vice president of the state W. C. T. U., and the candi date of the prohibition party for agent of the state university, will speak in the court house Saturday evening on the subject of temperance. “Does it bubble?” inquired Barney Uyan Saturday morning, and he cast a wondering glance at the festive political pots as they sizzled industriously on every corner. Dr. M. F. Murray of No. 1913 Archer avenue, Chicago, has decided to go west and will in the course of a few weeks locate in O’Neill. Buy a gasoline stove for your wife and take life easy. For sale at Neil Brennan’s. lion. Sanford Parker was over from Spencer Tuesday on business. Andy Gallagher had business in Sioux City and Omaha this week. Wanted, ten tons of hay, cull on G. W. Meals at court house. Tom Morris’ hat went down to the state fair last week. Frank Campbell was in Omaha and Lincoln this week. Ilav wanted on subscription. Call at this ofllce soon. * W. D. Mathews went to Chicago Fri day last.__ Holt county is right in it at the state fair. Auction! We will sell at public auction, on September 12, 1891, back of Elkliorn Valiev bank, in O'Neill. Neb.,one horse, six years old; one team driving ponies, five and seven years old; one mare four years old; one horse three years old; one horse colt two years old; one mare eight years old; three mules eight years old; eighteen yearling steers; five year ling Poled Angus, thorough bred bulls; two wagons and two mowers. Sale to commence at 2 o’clock p. m. Terms of sale made known on the grounds. 7-3 Ei.khohn Vai.lby Bank. O’Neill. Neb., August 26, 1891. Perfect action and perfect health re sult from the use of l)e Witt's Little Early Kisers, a perfect little pill. Mor ris & Co. __ Try the Chautauqua Pioneer flour and you will use no other. 5 Tiiko. Walmkk, Mgr. VVe keep the best teams in town anti let them out cheap for cash. Planck & Thompson. A Big Month. There were ovor 300 homestead ap plications made at tho O'Neill land office during the month of August and Clerk Harnish informs us thnt it is the largest number of homestead applications were made in this offico. There is another feature of the case which Is interesting and suggestive. Out of these 300 appli cants from 100 to 110 filed citizenship papers at the same time. Today and tomorrow will undoubtedly be big days and thiN mouth promises to be larger than last, as tho towns and ranges in which lay Spencer, Mankato aud Butte City come in now. This land is all in Boyd coutty, which accounts for the big rush. Madames Dobbs and Gunnell returned from Lincoln last evening, They re port that ns a prize winner Ilolt county’s Hog palace ami exhibit, owing to the fact that it is no early and many of tho things upon which "points” are given are not matured and could not bo secured, is not a success, but that as uu advortinement it Is the greatest win ner ever sent out from tho county. And that tho crowd, just as it was last year, is gathered around Holt county’s exliibit. It is the attraction of agri- t, cultural hall. This is Just tho kind of report Tub Fuontihk expected to hear from the exhibit. Mrs. Mary Murphy, step daughter of John Uiblin, met with a very painful, and what may prove a very serious ac cident on tho evening of Sept. 1st, from which she is still quite ill. She and Mr. Uiblin were returning home on the evening mentioned from her daughter's ami when near the Presbyterian church stepped into a hole in the side walk and fell down. Her spine is iujured and the doctor says she is quite seriously ill. She is under Doctor Connolly’s care and everything that skill and care can do is being done. We trust that no fatal re sults will follow. • Messrs. Heed, French and Hunter of Page came up yesterday to attend to some matters in relation to the new school building about to be erected in that thriving little village. The building will bo quite a large structure,frame and two stories high, and will be erected on • lots given tho town for that purpose by Mr. W. W. Page, on the hill south of the Short Line depot. The family of O. O. Snyder arrived in O'Neill Saturday last and they are now living in D. L. Darr’s old house. Mr. Snyder is the gentleman who pur chase j the Chicago Lumber Yards and he and family will ipake very valuable additions to our business and social circles und we welcome them right royally. '*■ D. L. Darr and family are nicely en sconced in their new home, which is almost completed. This is probably the Qncst dwelling house in Holt county und is a model of neatness and beauty. Wc will endeavor to give an elaborate description of it when fully completed. The J. II. Meredith household is re joicing over the arrival at their homo Saiurduy morning of a bright little baby "sister” and the happiness has spread somewhat to the families of the Riggs boys, because another niece is added to their list. All are doing well. The town ib pretty full of strangers to day and some of them are pretty full also. Boyd county citizens arc in town to hie on their homestead. The land attorneys are reaping a little harvest, which we are pleased to see. Pfund & Wagers are headquarters for everything in the grocery line and carry a large stock of flour, feed and grain for sale. When you want anything in their line you should not fail to see them. M. B. Slocum and family started last evening for South Sioux City where they expect to make their future home. The Frontier wishes them prosperity in their new home. Wanted, a boy from 10 to 13 years old to strip tobacco in cigar factory and do chores. Steady imployment to good boy. Inquire of J. C. Smoot. Fresh oysters served up in any style at Colburn’s 61d stand. 0-3 Thompson & Son. Mrs. Jas Caughlin expects to leave O Xeil! Monday for Cedar Rapids to visit with her son Johnny. I). II. Briggs and It. B. Smith of Turtle Creek are in town today on business. Apples and all kinds of fruit at Pfund .v & Wagers. _ G. C. Uazelet returned from Lincoln yesterday. F. M. Burbank is down from Atkin son today. Letter List. Following is the list of letters remaining In the postofllce at O’Neill, Neb., unclaimed, for ; , j the week ending Sept. 10 1891. T L Evans Chits D Clark P T Weber J as Robertson ID Bliss " :-:'M In calling for the above please say “adver tised.” J. H. lvioas, P, M.