The
Frontier.
,ubliSheo by the frontier PRINTING CO.
SUBSCRIPTION, SI.SO PER ANNUM.
CLYDE KINO AND D. H. CRONIN, EDITORS AND MANAGERS.
VOLUME XV.
O'NEILL, HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 20, 1894.
NUMBER 24.
„ of Interest Told As They Are
Told to Us.
US AND HOW IT HAPPENED
Happenings Portrayed For General
Edification and Amusement.
, Little is very sick.
O. Snviler is able to be out again
r» week's illness._
K. Biglin transacted business in
ux City, last Monday.
L ]>0n(l, of Inman, was a delegate
he stale irrigation meeting.
,Ll| Kelt/-, of Ewing, spent Tuesday
i.Neill, transacting business.
huer Allison and Len Bartley, of
;nMtn, bad business in the city last
inlay. _
h.rill Hamilton is in Lincoln attend
i meeting of the state sheriffs’ asso
[■itinii.
C, Cannon, of Sioux City, was in
city Tuesday on business before the
id of supervisors.
Its. Merilbew uml (laughter Hose left
leill Tuesday for Iowa, where they
vi-it tins winter.
tic boys will keep on monkeyiDg with
ghost business until somebody gets
i. It's dangerous fun.
.] Hour, corn, bran and all kinds of
,1 in t» the O'Neill Flour & Feed Co.,
Mack Manager. 38-tf
'litre is nothing that Jim Connolly
less respect for than an obnoxious
For further particulars inquire
ny of the boys.
i you want any seasoning? We
p it of rations kinds: Sage, Thyme,
"ram etc. See us when in need of
23-2 CNeii.i. Guoceuy Co.
lie first issue of Doc Mathews’ Stutt
Ark., Free Press reached us this
k It is all that we predicted it
ild be. ’Nougli said.
1 have a special deal on crackers
ginger snaps by the pound or box.
in. we will let you in on the deal.
- O’Nkim, Guoceuy Co.
J. Btglin will furnish you all kinds
mal. in carload lots or in small
“tities. He ran also furnish you
i real oil and gasoline by the gallon
vrel. Get his prices before buying
r?els(!' __ lBtf
" Gillespie, of Spencer, Iowa, one
py contractors in the Elkhorn lrri
"n llilch. arrived in O’Neill Tuesday
l:DS on business.
,w llll0ul candy, mixed nuts,
grapes, tigs etc., for Christmas?
llne complete.
0 Neill Grocery Co.
';;"lron Cili7-en: The Welton hoys
'cr mother have purchased the G.
oalicock property on Morehead
"'"l moved into it a few days ago.
-'‘lur,il‘y ami Monday pre
, "ms "''11 sell pure mi
rj*y at live cen,s per pou
' lenican *'ave plenty for
' J. P. ]
Headquarters for
For KRIS KRINGLE.
"wything new and All at Hard Times Prices.
Don’t buy any
[PRESENTS
I1 y°u have thoroughly
examined our stock.
^ and see us often.
morris & co.
^ *_
Back Berry was in tlie city yesterday.
Judge Bartow was in the city yester
day on business connected with district
court, which is in session.
The superyisors have been doing busi
ness in O’Neill since Tuesday, getting
things in shape to close up the year’s
business. _
Michael Hull and Anna Hartland, of
Paddock, were married «t the office of
the county iudge in this city yesterday
by Judge McCutcheon.
J. B. Kauffman, of Fillmore county,
this state, is visiting bis daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Selah, and taking a look over
the Elkhorn Irrigation Company’s ditch,
with a view of buying a farm under it.
Eastern money to loan on Holt and
Boyd county farms. Low rates ot
interest. William Faiiris, Agt.
22-tf. O’Neill Neb.
Q. L. Barney, of Chambers, who was
arrested for disposing of a stock of
general merchandise with intent to de
fraud creditors, had a preliminary hear
ing Tuesday before Judge McCutcheon
and was bound over to the district court.
That celebrated Duffy’s cider is just
the think to drink or for mince meat; it
is absolutely pure apple juice. Try a
gallon. 23-3 O’Neill Grocerv Co.
Mrs. Elizabeth Goodfellow. wife of
Ezra G. Good fellow, died at her home
at Blackbird, Wednesday, December 19,
1894, age 72 years: Deceased has been a
resident of Holt county 14 years. The
funeral will take place nt Black Bird to
morrow.
In selecting your Xmas presents re
member O’Neill Furniture Company’s
holiday goods. Bugs, easy chairs
couches, picture frames, center tables,
book cases, baby cribs, etc., at prices to
suit the times. Come early and make
selections. 22-3
The West Star Literary Society, lately
organized, is becoming of interest to
residents of that section. Current
topics of the day are always chosen for
discussion, thus making the meetings a
medium of practical and timely instruc
tion and benefit.
We have the largest, best and greatest
variety of candies and nuts ever brought
to O'Neill for the holiday trade. Sun
day schools will do well to look over
our stock and prices. Respectfully,
22-tf J. Bknti.v.
The T. A. Thompson tax certificate
matter has finally been adjusted, the
board having deducted a couple of
thousand from the amount claimed from
the company, the company to pay court
expenses and attorneys’ fees, and in ad
dition to purchase $10,000 worth of de
linquent taxes. The latter proposition,
however, is not a matter of record, but
was the agreement between the com
pany and the supervisors.
A postal from the officers of the North
Nebraska Teachers’ Association, states
that the next meeting of the North Ne
braska Teachers’ Association will be
held at Norfolk, Neb., on April 3, 4, and
5, 1895. A good program is being
arranged and will be announced early.
Chancellor Canfield will arrive on
Wednesday evening. A popular lecturer
will be engaged for Thursday evening.
The oratorical contest will be held on
Friday evening. Reduced rates on all
railroads and hotels. A large attendance
is expected.
The fire department will give a ball at
rink next Thursday evening, December
27. A good time is guaranteed. All
are invited to attend.
Barrett Scott’s bond was approved by
the clerk of the supreme court last Fri
day, he was released from custody at
Neligh and is again with his family in
O'Neill. _
There seems to be no question but
that Mrs. Noston committed suicide at
Omaha after killing her two children.
She will be remembered bv a few people
in O'Neill, especially pup'ils of our
school,which she visited one day several
weeks ago.
Martin Wintermote, who was arrested
at Chambers some time ago for selling
intoxicating beverages without the
proper credentials, came in Tuesday to
give bail before the district clerk, as the
justice before whom he was tried refused
to admit him to bail.
The Bartley Guards are beginning
preparations for their first annual ball,
which will take place on the evening of
January 17, th first anniversary of their
muster-in. Those who attended one
year ago will probably be pleased to
learn that the boys intend making this
function eclipse all past attempts in this
line.
You will buy something for your
mother for Xmas, and why not buy
something useful. Everything in our
line is always useful* about the house.
No present you can make will be ap
preciated as well as an easy chair or
couch. The O’Neill Furniture Company
will make special efforts for you at prices
to suit. 32-3
U. U. Uoley, of Gamma, Mo., who
filed on n timber claim adjoining Mike
Carroll’s homestead in 1883, was up to
O’Neill Friday last making proof on the
same. Although drouth has affected the
trees on his place more or less, he has a
good stand and made an excellent show
ing. Mr. Holey is much pleased wi'.h
this county, considers her prospects
good and will say a good word for us
whenever he can.
John Brown and Ben Case who have
been in Jailor Gibbons’ jurisdiction for
a couple of months were tried Tuesday
in district court oq the charge of grand
larceny and found not guilty. They
were arrested at Atkinson, at which
place it was charged that they rifled a
couple of traveling men’s sample cases.
They aie weary walkers and now will
probably continue their journey in the
direction of the rising sun.
Neither Mr. Golden nor Mr. McCafferty
attended the meeting of the state irri
gation society, held at Kearney Tuesday
and Wednesday. They were appointed
delegates to the convention by Governor
Crounse. It is to be regretted that one
or both of these gentlemen could not
have attended, as they are well qualified
to speak upon the subject considered by
the convention and would have demon
strated to the assemblage that the gov
ernor's appointments in this county
were wisely made.
Niobrara Pioneer: A young man
named Harry 8. Dunham wns lodged in
jail here Tuesday night, having been
brought from Creighton by Constable
Mason. lie had stolen goods to the
amount of $7 in Holt county, and when
he reached Creighton he was taken be
fore Justice Cheney and plead guilty to
the charge. Now Knox county has
about $75 charged up to it for a scrape
that took place in Holt county. How in
the world any lawyer or justice can
make Knox county foot Holt county’s
bills is past finding out.
The Modern Woodmen of America, at
their regular meeting Tuesday evening
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: John John Horriskey, V.
C.; C. W. llagensick, W. A.; Olaf
Wilson, Banker; D. II. Cronin, Clerk;
Henry Zimmerman, Escort; Dr. Uilligan,
physician; E. dniggs, Watchman; Pat
Rooney, Sentry; Neil Brennan and D.
Carlon, Managers. This organization
is in a very prosperous condition and is
one of the best beneficiary orders in ex
istence. It has a membership of 50
in this city which is steadily increasing
It is said recently a preacher, after his
sermon, requested every one in his con
gregation who were paying their debts
to stand up. Instantly every man,
woman and child with one exception,
arose to their feet, lie seated the crowd
and then said: “Let every man who is
not paying his debts stand up.” The
exception noted, a care-worn, hungry
looking, clothed-in-liis-last-summer-suit
individual, who slowly assumed a pecu
liar position and then leaned on the
bench in front of him. “llow is this
my friend, "asked the minister, “that you
are the only man in this congregation
that is unable to meet his obligations?”
"I publish a newspaper,” he meekly re
plied, “and my brethern who have just
stood up are all subscribers and-”
“Let us pray.” exclaimed the minister.
—Ex.
I
I
Tit for Tat.
It Ims always been the policy of this
paper In copying manuscript for publi
cation—even that of our worst enemies—
to correct, to the best of our ability, all
errors in orthography, etymology,
syntax anil prosoily. This has been our
rule and it has only been in severe and
aggravated cases that deviations have
been made, and we would not do so in
the present instance were it not for the
fact that some time ago the Jew repro
duced a letter received by Barrett Scott
from a gentleman over south, nnd for
the sole reason that its author was a re
publican. Now that he has set the ex
ample we do not at this time see how ho
can take umbrage If we trump his lead
by reproducing a resolution offered in
writing before the board of supervisors
Tuesday by James Ureig, one of the
leading lights of the pops, nnd an object
of Gut/y'a especial admiration, and Bar
rington’s choice for the state senate.
The resolution is reproduced verbatim
et literatim et Dunctuation et capitalize
Supervisors oflic ONeill Nebr
Dec 18 1894
Wearas Mrs Emma Lewis of Dock Falls
twp and hur fainley of five children hav
becom a town charg and are destitute of
aney meansgof support and wearas she
has two broniers one Abel White of the
county of York State Nebr and one
Satnul White of the county of seward
state of Nebr Who are of sufficient
nbilety and arc well abel to support liur
Therefor be it Resolved that the County
attorney is bearby instructed to notefy
said Abel White and Samul White of
thear sisters codition and demand of
them pay for liur support and if nessar
ey bring an action against them to col
lee.| the same in accordance with Sec
3256 of the Statue of Nebr
James Greig
December Lowells.
For the Lowells, set It so.
Honor tills ami let It no;
Airy, flection, give It wing;
Leave, love it truantlng.
He the sons elusive? 8o.
He it evet -sweet uml low
lieur and like in lulling ease
As a lost but laughing breeso.
Kitty played a prelude low,
Fred K. read of mosquiTo;
Katie gently said her say.
Then musicians came to play.
All In concert rend-a bard,
Can not paint, it afterward:
Clear their meaning to us though
As they read it. Even so.
Oarrio'sang to her guitar
And attention seemed each ear.
Then a drill of rings with grace
Drought arch nollio into ulace.
Bird and Nellie sang with Flo—
Hang together sweet and low;
Kittle spoke her piece as true
As one lost to self might do.
Then the chorus sang we know
Was as worthy, be it so. ■
Play your best und lamella know
That Miss Clarion wills It so,
John and Minnie, Nell and Tess
'Long with Kittle all have been
Faithful officers, w-e guess,
Earnest, that und nothing less.
O’Neill, Neb., Deo. Ill, ’#4. <J. L. M.
There is a new swindling soheme
abroad in the land and it is a smooth
one, says an exchange. A well dressed
man approaches the merchunt after
banking hours and inquires if the mer
chant can oblige him with some bills for
twenty dollars in silver, he wishes to
mail the cash, and as it is late he is un
able to get a draft or money order. He
throws down tbe silver upon the desk
and if the bills are handed him before
the silver is counted he takes an enve
lope from his pocket, inserts the bills,
seals it and stands waiting the counting
of his coin. It turns out that there is a
dollar short. The man seems surprised,
says there should have been twenty; a
mistake was made in counting to me.
Here is your money I'll take my silver
and go to have the mistake rectified.
Keep the envelope and I will return for
it in a few moments. He hands the
merchant the addressed envelope and
taking the silver departs. He does not
return and when the envelope is ex
amined it is found to contain only blank
paper.
Christmas
is coming 60 now is tlie
time to stimulnte the old
folks by getting them some
thing that will remind them
of their youthful days. It
makes the old heart feel
glad nnd the young heart
happy, so don’t forget the
young ones either.
Your Qirl
gets tired of dry guff and
try-to-be-pleasant smiles, so
call around and get some
thing for her, so that when
you ring the door hell her
heart will go pitapat and
cause her to wonder if you
have something new, so do
not disappoint her.
The Place
to find the choicest and
most valuable articles for
your Christmas presents is
at our store, as I have just
tieen to Chicago and pur
chased a large stock of the
latest goods in our line and
at prices never before equal
ed, and must be sold on the
same basis.
Visit my store and get
Your Christmas gifts.
P. J. flcManus.
CORRIGAN’S
IS THE
PLACE
TO BUY
COMB EARLY AND ■ ■ ■ .
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More About the Ditch.
Following is a communication that
appeared in the last issue of the United
States Investor, published simultan
eously iu Boston. New York nnd Phila
delphia, descriptive of our proposed big
ditch. While the article is of greut in
terest to people in this section, it also
shows that an interest is being taken in
the matter by eastern papers and peo
ple:
‘‘New York, Dec. 14, 1894.
“I want to acquaint the readers of the
Investor with some facts concerning a
large and important new enterprise, the
formation of which is now under way,
and which promises to prove of particu
lar interest to the investing public of
the east. I allude to the Niobrara Kiver
Irrigation & Power Company, of Neb
raska, which is about to issue bonds for
the construction of a system of irriga
tion canals and laterals extending
through the counties of Bheridan,
Cherrry, Brown, Hock and Holt in
northern Nebraska, and watering fully
500,000 acres of fertile land.
‘‘The succeeding crop failures in north
ern Nebraska, and particularly the very
disastrous failure of 1894, have served
to impress upon the farmers of that
section the absolute necessity ot irriga
tion, and thousands of them to-day are
ready and anxious to purchase water
rights permanently or for a term of
years, of any company which will agree
to furnish them with water. All that is
needed is the necessary capital and en
terprise to construct such an irrigation
system as is now proposed. The fertile
land is there, the farmers arc there, the
water supply is abundant and never fail
ing, transportation facilities are good
and a healthful climate is found every
where in this region.
l lie enterprise is located on the Fre
mont, Blkhorn and Missouri Valley
railroad, a branch of the Northwestern
system. The land to be watered lies in
the valleys of the Niobrara and Blkhorn
rivers and is rich and very productive.
All it requires is a sufficient amount of
moisture applied at certain critical pe
riods during the months of May, June
and July to insure a bountiful harvest
and a large degree of prosperity. The
soil is a sandy loam, an alluvial deposit
particularly well adapted to the produc
tion of cerenl crops and grasses. It is
perfectly adapted to the cultivation of
the sugar beet, which it cultivated so ex
tensively and profitably in the vicinity
in which this enterprise is to be located.
“In a brief newspaper article it is diffi
cult to cover all of the important points
of so large an enterprise as is the Nio
brara River Irrigation & Power Com
pany, but there is one point in particular
which I wish to impress on the readers
of the Investor, who in the future may
desire to become pecuniarily interested
in this company, and that is the won
derful results to be obtained from irri
gation in Nebraska, the interest the en
tire state is taking in the subject and
the willingness and anxiety of almost
every farmer in northern Nebraska,
whose lands can be brought under the
system proposed, to purchase permanent
water rights at from $8 to $10 tier acre.
"The purpose for which these bonds
are to be issued is to complete the con
struction of the reservoir, which will
cover upwards of 13,000 acres, 230 miles
of main canal, and about 400 miles
of laterals, and other irrigation works,
which will divert the water from the
Niobrara river at two points, one in
Pheridan county, Immediately south of
Qordon, and the other in Cherry county,
below Valentine, and also from the
Snake river, in Cherry county, and the
waters from Hone creek and Plum creek,
in Brown county, and put these consol
idated waters upon the arable lands in
the valleys of the Niobrara and Elkhorn
rivers.
“Headers of the Investor will recall,
in previous issues, my description of
several other first-class irrigation enter
prises in the arid west, and my having
mentioned the fact that they had been
examined by that eminent irrigation
engineer, Donald W. Campbell, of Den-.
ver. Mr. Campbell has examined the
Niobrara River Irrigation & Power Co.’s
enterprise, and has pronounced the
scheme in every way feasible, and that
if developed on business lines is a com- ‘
mercial investment which can be pre
sented to tho financial market.
“It is estimated that the fall at certain
points along the line of the Niobrara
canal is suflicient to develop fully 80,000
horse power; this power will be utilized
for generating light, power, heat, etc.,
and for manufacturing purposes.
“1 have not space in this cominunlca
lion to enter as fully as I would like Into
the details of this great enterprise. I •w;
will reserve other facts and figures for a
subsequent letter. Waifaurb.”
Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder
World’s Fair Highest Award.
What About Tour Christmas Presents?
Money is not as plentiful as usual this
winter but you will probably have to In
fest something in this direction and we
want to help you out by suggesting a
few sensible and moderate-priced articles
:liat will not only make a suitable present
hut will be useful to the recipient. If
fou don’t know what you want come
ind see our stock of fine rugs, draperies,
shins, cut glass, gloves, handkerchiefs,
tnufllers, slippers, dress goods, cloaks
ind many other articles that will suit
your fancy as well as your purse.
Yours respectfully,
23-2 J. P. Mann.
Mr. Ira P. Wetmore, a prominent real
estate agent of ban Angelo, Texas, lias
used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and
Diarrlnca Kemedy in his family for
several years as occasion required, and
always with perfect success. He says:
"I And it a perfect cure for our baby
when troubled with colic or dysentery,
i now feel that my outfit is not complete
without a bottle ot this remedy at home
>r on a trip away from home. For sale
oy P. C. Corrigon, druggist,
For rheumatism I have found nothing
:qual to Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It
•elieves the pain as soon as applied. J.
W. Young, West Liberty, W. Va. The
prompt relief it affords is alone wortli
many times the cost. 50 cents. Its con
tinued use will efTect a permanent cure.
Por sale by P. C. Corrigan, Druggist.
Hake an Offer.
Your price goes. We must sell west i
lot 4 O’Neill. Write us.
11. E. Coi.ic Co.,
Real Estate & Rental Agts.,
23-3 108 N. 15th, Omaha. Neb.
F. E. and H. Y. By.
Change of lime of passenger trains
No. 3 and 4 to connect with the flyer on
the C. and N. W. for Chicago and points
east. A dining car will be put on the
Northwestern train so that passengers
can get supper leaving the Valley, also
breakfast going into Chicago on “A La
Carte” plan, passengers to pay for what
they get. Passengers going to Omaha
can do so and get home in two days in
stead of three as heretofore.
W. J. Doubs, Agent.