•j-hE Frontier. 'rr::nI ,m,KD BVEltT THURSDAY MY .'J-WSTIBB PRINTING COMPANY. ™E ‘ L;K0.1). Kioos, Manager. CAUGHT-ON-THE-FLY. M,, puvid Molcr of Joy was a caller la grippe- __ Howard Miller was . m. and hereafter every two weeks at same time. Mrs. C. P. De Lance, wife of our dep uty court clerk, was down from Stuart ust Friday, returning Saturday evening. . r‘ ®e Lance will bring his fam 1 ■' down to O’Neill in a short time. •'If. and Mrs. Bd Bowman of Stanton, PUfentg 0f Mrs. Martin Slaughter, were ^'■iing Mr. Slaughter and family last n(t»y and Saturday, Mrs. Slaughter re using with them Sunday morning’ . T«h Fuoktiek would be pleased to U'e a correspondent from every pre. JtctinHolt county. Anyone wishing ^ act in that Capacity will be furnished * P!lPei' and envelopes. Send in the Pews. eVpIr.' King returned Tuesday From Omaha, where he has jj'r'n^ business for the past month, n ‘ 1D{> wiI1 at once enter upon bis r . ut*cs as official court reporter for uuge Kinkaid. ■awn ^ndrcw Russell of Little was in liu busine8S last Saturday. Mr. C °n,y recently came from London, ijt |*n< l*Ild l|as settled in Holt county. in the itrnliariius. t0 eDe“go extensively stock business. There i Short "r6-are .two 3ars standing on the , me side tracks that are claimed Vnt*irebaugh to be the larges a «t>cst box ‘ e,U. Their Pounds. cars ever brought to capacity is 50.000 ure 34Sf,^®'^!lt,~4.700 pounds, and thci I“othconr.«IU cfftth. They are mam concerns, to be sure. Those persons from abroad should bear lu mind ihe fact that the O’Neill Kecley institute is a legitimate offspring from the original »at Dwight. Ills. It will be opeued for business on the 22d of the current month. Mr. E. E. Coou. one of Page’s sub stantial business men, was in town on business Monday. Mr. Coon sayB that business is fairly good at Page and that the town is growing steadily. Consid erable hay is being bought at that point The O’Neill Keeloy institute com pany will occupy rooms in the McBride McEvony block. The officers of the company are: President, W. D. Math ews; business manager, A. E. Stuart of Blair; physician in charge, Dr. B. T. Trueblood. Dr. Connolly performed a very deli cate operation on a lady in O’Neill last week, taking from her brenst two well developed cancers that might have cost the patient her life, had they been al lowed to remain. The doctor says his patieqt is getting along remarkably well. Although only twenty couple partici pated in the dancing party at the rink last Thursday evening, it was a pro nounced*social success, and those pres ent report a thoroughly enjoyable oc casion. The Norfolk band furnished the music, which was of very high order. Mr. Frank Enerst, of Grand Iiapids, who is one of The Fkontjek’s old time friends, wns a caller Tuesday morning. Frank has been visiting in Iowa for several weeks and returned to O’Neill Monday evening, going west on Tues day’s freight. Mr. Neil Brennin requests the mem bers of the O’Neill Itepublican club to turn out en masse at the next regular meeting, as there is business to transact which is of the utmost importance. The next regular meeting occurs Saturday evening, Feb. 20. Remember the date and be on hand. Mr. Selden, of the firm of Estlund & Selden, tailors of O’Neill, has gone into the tailoring business at Norfolk, and Mr. Henry Schroer, who has been with the new firm ever since their establish ment, has gone down to Norfolk to take charge of the shop. Mr. Shroer is an excellent tailor and a first class young man, and Tns Frontier wishes him success. Dr. Trueblood started for Dwight, Ills., Monday morning, where he will receive instructions from Dr. Leslie E. Keeley in the treatment and adminis tering of his famous bi-chloride of gold remedy. Dr. Trueblood will be the physician in charge of the O’Neill in stitute. He is a thoroughly reliable physician, and will spend some' two weeks with the physician at the Dwight institute. -» Two Germans arrived hero last Friday evening from Lincoln on their way to Boyd county, having taken up land there. Their names are Herman Kc’neser and Herman Schiuner. Her man No. 1 was slightly under the in fluence of mineral water that he had taken on at Lincoln, and Herman No. 2 says he was not accountable for what he did. At any rate, Marshal Lappan caught No. 1 as he passed Dr. True blood’s store in the act of appropriating to his own use several pairs of boots that hung out as a sign. They rested all night in the city jail and were turned loose in the morning, Herman No. 2 making the explanation giyen above and adding that he was not aware that his partner had made the grab until the marshall had him in charge. Ready For war. If Chile or any other country dare insult the American flag, they are everlastingly forewarned that the O’Neill Military com payny is ready for n rush call at n mo ments notice After the Indian scare had taken wings and flown away about a yeur ago, the O’Neill company seemed to have aban doned all desire to achieve honors on the Held of battle and by common consent disbandannd. However, the opening of a new year put new ambitions into the manly breasts of the young men and the weekly drills have been inaugurated. At a meeting held not long since the following officers were elected: Captain, Neil Brennan; first lieutenant, M J.jMere dith; second lieutenant, John Davidson; quartermaster sergeant, Clyde King. Sergeants—C. E. Hall, first; S. L. Thomp son, second; D. H. Cronin, third; H. E. Murphy, fourth; J. Paul Bnrchr.il, fifth. Corporals—S. A. Dowling, first; Merritt Moore, second; Bob Marsh, third; Bo maine Saunders, fourth; Charles Bright, fifth; J. M. Robb, sixth; Merritt Martin, seventh; W. J. Outhart, eight. Wm. Adams, first musician; Denis Hunt, sec ond musician. Besides the officers given above, the company has on its roll book thirty-eight privates They meet every Monday even ing in the rink for drill. Mr. M. J. Mere dith, who by the way is a West Pointer, is drill master. He is well up in army tactics and will soon have the compauy in shape to appear before the public. The guns and ammunition are packed and ready for shipment from Lincoln and will arrive hero some time during this week. When the guns arrive it might be well for those persons who have pet dogs or cats or who have a cow that they are rearing in the path tfiat cows should go, to keep them tied up in the cellar for a few weeks until the soldiers learn to pull the trigger properly. BRAVE BACHELORS. O’Neill’s Galaxy of Gallant Gentlemen Should Suit tho Host Fastidious of Fair Females, The Frontier fears the golden oppor tunities of leap year aro not being prop erly appreciated by the fair females of O Neill, and thus early in the season desires to direct attention to a few of the ’‘attractions” we hage on our list. If the gentlemen enumerated in this truthful writeup havo not dono their duty it is no excuse for the dear ladies who are now longingly lingering in love less singleness if this unhappy condition continues. Now is your time, girls, and if you do not make a mash that sticks this year you deserve to develop into sour old maids. In the words of Eli the philosopher and poet, “get there" hard while It is in your hands to do so. The list wo have prepared is equal to any in tbs west of equal number, considered physically, moially and financially, and it would bo unpardonable if the ladies permit any of the boys to remain single. John P. Mann, a smooth article, about 33 years old, ail wool, a yard wide', the quint essence of affability, and with the "stuff” to draw on is an exceptionally good catch. He is wiley as a trout how ever, and the angler will necessarily have to be very judicious and discreet in handling the rod or she will lose him even after getting him on the hook. Habits—pretty good, an after supper cigar and a bottle of imported "Kaiser” with his friends, Me and Doc, being about the extent of his "sins.” A.jL\jiua, diuuuj iiiiu ii'illlUlU ill lii| times, about 35 summers, a great smoker but will reform if tenderly Itaudled. Is ready for the sacrifice, but will not jump at the first offer by any means, lias had offers the lust four ieap years and de clined. His b. 1. a. is rather of an in ducement as it drived away dull care. Dr. P. C. Corrigan is the dandy dude of ’em all, the enemy of the men and to the women an enigma unsol vable. Great care must be exercised in popping,as the slick doctor is easily frightened. A good plan would be to make the declar ation to his phonograph, and then when the doc. gets it in the cool of the morn ing, it will not paralyize his nerve, and if couched in language sufficiently ele gaut acceptance is liable to follow. Habits good; age anywhere from 35 to 40 years. [The above has got to go, al though the doctorhas just returned from an eastern trip with a wife ] Jake Hershlser,Corrigan's right bower, is worthy of any of the girls, and the only chance to make a Benedict out of him will be during leap year, as he is ex tremely modest, but as he also is oblig ing it will be hard work for him to re fuse. Neither smokes, chews or drinks; age about 35 years; finances in good shape. Call at the store some noon hour when Doc is at dinner, take Jake confidentially down back of the prercrip tion case as innocently as though you wanted an ounce of frumenti or an Alcock porous plaster, and then ask the question plump and fair. In his surprise he cannot refuse. Clyde Kiug, the Kid, slick, sleek and slim, affects a surfeit of female adoration but withal is susceptible if properly ap proaehed. Feed him taffy to start on. H. H. Dickson, the warm-haired dis ciple of Blackstone, young in years but old in sin—no, not sin, experience we mean—has it in I.im to be a magnifi cent family man, providing some attract ive woman can coax him to take time to have the knot tied. Chews a little, drinks ditto, rustles a lot, and will be rich, very rich, when he realizes on his Hot Springs property. Easily ap proached, cannot be frightened, and will say no emphatically if not suited. A good subject to practice on. John Weekes, about 25 years, no bad habits mentionable, in good condition and a prime article for ahusband. You must catch him out of the treasurer’s office, take him to some secluded place without exciting his suspicion that it is not politics, be very confidental, smile sweetly, look lovingly, propose modestly and then t'13 chances are you will—be refused. John Hazelet—well, now girls, here is a good boy, if he is red-headed, age 25 winters and 24 summers, no bad habits to particularize, very easily aifected by female influences, but we opine will fight shy of entangling alliances. Han dle him quietly and get him pledged before he realizes the situation. John McHugh, though comparitively a new comer,has a presence in the bank, on the street and at the terpsichorean festivals which causes the average citi zen, particularly citizens of the female persuasion, to conclude that he would be a desirable catch indeed, and he is the subject cf many admiring glances. Age two dozen and two; habits good. A nic* girl with financial prospects will capture him—sometime—perhaps. Frank Mann, in the language of one of The Fuontieb’s lady friends, “is the most facinating creature alive." He has a faculty of adapting himself to all cir cumstances, no matter how perplexing, and is perfectly at home either in a dress suit and frilled shirt, or cowboy ^pants and a revolver. Frank is not only a very gallant youth, but has it in him to make a successful business man. He is out to Spencer just now—and, say—that wouldn’t be a bad place to go to begin operation. Its a trifle lonely there, and the matter could be more easily adjusted. Our advice is to take a carrage and pro ceed to Spencer at once. [A bird which just flew through the broken glass In our office iloor, says that the candidate is pledged. and its no use to attempt to break tho Iron bond oath.] This is sad. Dr. C. A. Wells, so much of a chum of McHugh's that ho sleeps In his bed, drinks big—water, wears Ids clothes, uses his toothbrush, reads his lovo letters, counts his chips, stacks hlsi cards, and calls him "Canada Jack,'' is a sporty brunetto of so pronounced a type that Prof, llnzelet insists that ho is an Ethiopian from darkest Africa, or at least is a Florida refugee, 80 years old, good habits aside from gum chewing and cubeb smoking, and would mako a sweet hubby, as is evtdoneed from his gallantry toward all females, especially pretty ones. Tho girl who captures the Doc must have music in her soul, love in her heart and gold in her teeth. Will Adams, young enough to be manageable, sweet enough to be lovable, and long enough to be useful, needs only to be asked. The proper way is to "wheel 'inlo his good graces and thus tap his nice little bank account. Pat aud Jim, brothers McManus, are among the most eligible, and it 1s a shame to permit them to hide their light under a bushel or wasto their sweetness on tho desert air, although Jim is not doing that sort of thing to any alarming extent. Pat, however, is fancy free, handsome as a god (with a little g you notice) and just about the right ago to start on the matrimonial voyage in proper shapo and steer clear of all breakers. Jesse Mcllor, our lean aud lank, though withal handsome, generalissimo of the city transfer line, is a subject worthy of the cnreful consideration of the girls. Age a score and a quarter, habits most exemplary, barring an in ordinate and uncontrollable passion for fan-tan, and—say, when it comes to hearts be discounts all the hoys—we mean that he avoids capturing hearts with surprising success, and unless some bewitching girl places her heart on a silver dollar and presents it to him draped with a five dollar bill she wil get left. And don’t forget to praise the mules. Levi Hershiser is too attentive to busi ness perhaps to be popular with the young folks, because ho always keeps liidMights brightly burning, which is not conducive to unalloyed and successful courtship. However wo are inclined to think he would break the circuit if it ..would result in a “pop.” Homer Garrctson, the electrician and engineer, is a smooth article just of age, and if the conditions art) right and all connections properly made, insulations perfect, no wet blankets on his dynamo, is capable of switching on a shock when the proposal is made that will plcasantlty electrify the lieait of the proposco and culminate in the most burning love, and light with effulgence all their walks of life. Dick Dwyer and Tim Hanley, the twins of Sullivan's trade palace, are a pair of eligibles not to be sneezed at. They are susceptible, too, and beiug much sought after it is necessary to make advances early in the season, as they are bound to go in ’93. Combined age just fifty-two and a half; habits good complexion a trifle dark, nationality Italian. r,a. uraay is a jewel or the first water, attentive to business, affable and sun tempered, ago about 28 years, and as the best things are dono up in small pack ages, the girl who gets Ed. can rest as sured she has drawn a capital prize. Prospects, a good business and a mine in tho black hills. Will Blair is lightning itself either at the depot or in society, and will soon be taken out of the list if appearances are not deceptive. Age about a quarter of a century and habits good. Jamils Cavanaugh, whose tastes and accomplishments would suit the most fastidious; is about 25, genial, sociable and with plenty of first-class, unadulter ated Irish wit. The head of the family of which James is an honored member has a most cnviabio reputation us a humorist, and the son in this case has inherited much of the old gentleman's genius. Jiiu is what might be termed a "good catch,” but the catcher must necessarily exercise considerable calm deliberation when the time comes to apply the bait. Therefore, the writer would caution the fair ones to go easy and not break into the mystic charm 'of bachelorhood too suddenly in this case. Gene Norton is young, but so far as known has not beenf taken in. A few smiles, liberally bestowed at certain in tervals, would do for a starter, and then it would be advisable to drop a pair of gloves or a necktie in his path. A short, ride into the country or a moonlight stroll on the bridge would finish the business for Gene. [N. B.—The only point against the subject is that he hails from Niobrara.] Otto Miltz, whose name is an indi cation of his nationality—and the nat ionality is O. K.—is a quiet, orderly young man who has a good start in the cigar business, and who would be able to blow beautiful ringlets of pure bnv ana happiness around the fireplace of a modest, humble home—the humbler the better. Age, not given in the lan cen sus. Red moustache—but that could be amputated. And there’s Sammy Thompson—who could object to Sam? An extraordinary good helpmate, Sam would make, for he is a first-class cook and is able to got up a dish of oysters or fry an egg to a turn without burning his fingers or swearing. Hns a good start in business, and is en dowed with n first-class varietv . of hustle. A Nebraska boy, nge 88, and hair n delccate brown. Has made do doratory statement to the effect that he will establish a mustache, the one he has being the outgrowth of the filing of Jirstmipers._ MlUe Hayer, age amnintToifflll^^ff known, says be Is not in It at all, but ns ho Is reported to have a sock full of rocks bid away somewhere he should be looked after. Pat nnd Jack Mullen are the pink of tho Mullen family, nnd as they are much nought after since coming to town they (ire bound to go off soon. Get right after 'em if you don't want to get left. Ilarvy Bontly Is about the right age to think about It now rather seriously, and there is no doubt but a hitch-up could be effected. Handle gently. Will McNichols, age 32, habits out of sight, can be reached best when on his rounds with the delivery wagon. Meet him at the kitchen door and when he works you for n grocery ordor you work him for his heart and hand. Arthur Coykendall—Taken,measured, wrapped up and labeled with a precau tionary not to “handlo with care.” No bidders need apply, liomaine Saunders, Tim Faontikk’s handsome job'printer, has a well devel oped nmbition to be a historian,but bj| a little persuasion could be Induced to tuko to matrimony instead. No bail habits at all, except smoking. Age 22, mustache and light hair has a 8 year old colt, and a buggy bargained for. Printers always make good husbands, and Uomninc is no exception to the gen eral rule. Apply at the side door after office hours. i ue iNewen uoys although new comers suould not be counted out on that score. They are manly, ambitious young men, ages 21 aud 10 respectively, and with * leaning toward athletics, but by that torm wo do not mean brutish prize fight ing, but legitimate sport and gymnastics. They are from Grand Island, and are city bred: gentlemanly, polite, with faci noting eyes and hair curled with n pitch fork. And tliero are the two Gibbons boys— Miles and Pat. Pat lives most of the time at Spencer, but that should not go ngaiust him. Of course not, who said it would? Spencer is not a bad place. Sanford Parker and Sumner Adams live there. Pat is able to hoe his own row. Has a strong fascination for turkey shoots and railles, but is a rustler. Miles is n young man after his father’s own heart, and is so proud of the city ol O'Neill and so much taken up with her cliarmsjthat nothing will induce him to stay away. Not even the chance of se curing a diploma from ft celebrated col lege would induce him to-remain away. Handle Miles tenderly, drop a hint or two unobserved, and the path is clear. M. D. Long, the little Phil Sheridan of Holt county in the days of auld lung sine, when he was clerk and Flannagnn Pitney and Townsend were commission ers, isstill in the ring.refumlgated.rcnov ated, rectified, restored aud rebuilt by the famous Keeley cure (institute at O'Neill) will make some woman a splen did hubby. We desire to help Mike out right here. He says that the Keeley treatment fora time impairs the memory, that be is under the impiession he was engaged to some lady, but when be returned home he couldn’t remember who it was. Will the lady please take pity on Mike’s unfortunate condition and put him right. Age 36 years, habits good, you bet, nationality French with a very slight mixture of Irish. H. K. Murphy, the alliance orator and fine political schemer, is a couple of dozen years of age, and also essays to act on the stage and practice luw. He is on the market and swears that he will accept the first offer. Now', don't all speak at once. Jim Harrington is all right, but he Is spoken for, so no need to tantalize the girls be enumerating his virtues. Pat Biglin, the dextrous mixologist, age 20, can be caught first rattle out of the box if approached right. Praise bis dog,admire his—Pit's—phiz and phys ique, flatter his picture in the cigar case —we mean Pat’s, not the dog’s picture, and then set ’em up to the house. Ed E. Evans, the quarter of a cen tury plant that blooms in the bank base ment, and essays the role of farmer editor, is irrevocably pledged, and there is no use of the girls wasting time on him. He will make a good husband, however, and if you have uerve wade in and break the combination, RoscoeConkling, at this day and date the only living Roscoe, has we under stand re-entered the ranks of eligibles for this season only. Age uncertain; the habits and address of a genial gentleman. M. P. Kinkaid, our worthy district judge, while last on our list is by no means least In the lottery of matrimony. He is a trifle particular to be sure, but he is a courteous, dignified gentleman, whose affable ways subdue the storms of political passion and prejudice incident to man, and it is reasonable to suppose with the opposite sex he could, should and will in time be as successful, unless leap year privileges result favorably. lie Is wary hoWover and muat be ha! led with care. It will take time tomati the victory sure, but the prize la woith the effort. Age a little abort of forty, habits the beat, a big bank account, and an honorable position. This Hit has grown lengthy for one write-up, and so we will qjose it, with this admonition to the ladies: , trade in. And if at first you don’t succeed try, try again. 'I here was a genuine surprise party at the Cavanaugh residence last Thursday evening. The party as orlglonally planned was to be a surprise on Miss Lizzie, but a day or so before the time set, some of James’ friends took the matter in hands and the result was a general surprise‘ on the entire house* hold. Twenty-sis couples participated in the entertainment, and games con sisting of cards, checkers and chess, were indulged In. The carpet eras taken off one of the larger rooms and the merry crowd danoed until a late hour. Daniel Davis and Hank Mills furnished tho music tor the occasion. A very pleasout time is reported. ■k'iM •s, ,_-n A Aft . i HIS WORD FOR IT. An Artesian Vail Expert Say* we Kay Xm A Wall Tat. Mr. M. Halit an artesian wall expert from Bt. Paul, was in O’Neill aeveral daya last week, coming in lest Saturday even ing. Ilu wan sent here to make a thorough examination of the well and to ascertain if it were possible to get the pipe aud drill, that are now lodged in the “hole,” out, and by that means prooeed with the work of boring. Mr. Hall has completed his inspection and states positively that he will be able to get the tools out of the ground aud soon linvo things in shape for the men to prooeed with the work. He went to Sioux City Monday to arrange to have the necessary mnohinery sent on at OllCO. This will indeed be gratifying news to the people of O'Neill, whoso patience has been stretched to the limit in this oaae. lu conversation with Mr. W. T. Evans' concerning the well, Mr. Hall said: “There is no reason for being discouraged at the condition of affairs. With proper machin ery on the ground—and I will have it here in n few days—I will soon be able 'to shape things so the men can prooeed at onoe. There is also every reason to hope for a flow with as great a capacity for pro ducing power as the well at Niobrara. I don’t, think it will bo necessary to go down more than 100 feet before the water will spent forth.” Artesian well stock will take a shoot up in the air if these predictions are found to be reliablo. Wait for O’Neill’s artesian well. Hr, and Krs, P. C. Corrigan. There was a quiet wedding in Monroe, Wls., last week, and one of O'NeiU's popular business men took a prominent part in the ceremony. Two or three weeks since Dr. Corri gan started for a trip'east, presumably on business, and not ono of his most intimate friends had any knowledge of the fact that his mission on this journey was to take that important step In the career of every man's life, when he joins heart and hands with the woman of his choice. Miss Bridget Nulty, who will now be known to O'Neill people as Mrs. Dr. Corrigan, is one of Monroe’s fairest daughters and brings with her to her western home the well wishes of a host of admiring friends in that city. The doctor and Miss Nulty were quietly married in Monroe last week and im mediately started for O'Neill, arriving Friday night last. They at once began house-keeping in the Barney Mullen cottage in the western part of town, and have settled down to the enjoy ment of a quiet life. The Frontier joins the many friends of Dr. Corrigan in extending a hearty welcome to his charming wife, and wishes them a pleasant journey through life. Loved Ones Who Are Vising. John Lawless, living two miles from O’Neill, eame into The Fbomtibb office ' Tuesday afternoon and seonred the vices of this family joornal to assist him in ascertaining the whereabonts of a brother whom he has not seen nor heard from bat once in twenty years. Mr Law* less says that when he and hia brother parted in Washington, D. C., twenty years ago, he went to Pennsylvania and subse quently moved to Nebraska, settling on his farm a short distanoe from O’Neill. , 1 Since ooming west he has not heard a word from the brother, aud as he is get ting pretty well along in years he is ear nestly desirous of meeting or hearing from him again. The writer will oommu uicato with the postmaster in Washington and hopes in a few weeks to looate the missing man. His name is Michael V/ Lawless, age about 60'years; is a working man, but has no trade. When last heard of he was living near the government printing office near the oapitol. He is a married man and has several children. _ Mrs. Welsh, living near Kuoxvitle, Knox ceunty, has a son who has been in the far west for several years. 1’hk Fbomtibb has made extended inquires fur the lost boy, having written severnl letters to prom inent newspapers and postmasters in the state of Washington, but of no avail, rbe ion’s name is Patrick Welsh, and any information concerning him would bo gladly received by the sorrowing QSxk; mother at Knoxville, Knox county, Ne- ’ praekn. Any Information concerning either of the nbove mentioned parties if sent' di rect to The Frostier will be immedi ately forwarded to the right parties.