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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 8, 1898)
? < : wtiraslr* Histnmsl fl^~ -— "jfc §-.>■ $''Ss$'' -Vs*?-*,?- ' 4»URtfa| x U PUBLISHED BY THE FRONTIER PRINTING CO. s • KTA&** .«SfX5i4n.i ,. t -- v. . , X iStSS-ft X.tv. o. ! SUBSCRIPTION. SI.BO PER ANNUM. VOLUME XIX. O’NEILL, HOLT COUNTY. NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 8. 1898. *-.>■, ■% V / • SV *< .. * ^ • •£. \ ’ •'« X-/ itfil i —-j ."'...'1 'jjLx'1"!:: tff+xr* , w. ,W| <i-u > ivtfAi.QR:f m?ritir'-y f»Tu?/-Ta;.-,(• £j.s | ykai**»ui<M2yrniJ»,i; «amr«s?rt vht . . V?' -^- in ' - . • >'? 0. H. CRONIN kDITOR AND MANAGER. NUMBER 23. :#1 :;W 'J'l M' Items of Interest Told As They Are Told to Us. WHEN AND HOW IT HAPPENED .jA'> Lock Happenings Portrayed For General Edifiestion and Amusement. Corbett’s best 91.00 per dozen. 22tf. J. 8. Walker was up from Page Fri day. _ The weather has been quiet cold this week. H. A. Allen was down from Atkinson Saturday. _ G. W. Dorothy, of Spencer, was in the city Monday, Bail ties and wire always on ha nd a Neil Brennan’s. 16-tf Frank Phillips, of Star, was in the city Monday. O. L. McElhaney, of Star, was in the city last Friday. F. M. Barnard, (of Lincoln, was in the city last Sunday. Dick Johnson, of Stuart, came down the road Monday, Gib. Davis came down the road from Atkinson Monday. Charlie Hamilton was down from Stuart last Tuesday. 91.00 per dozen for Corbett’s best photos, 23rd to 30th. 22tf. Joe Mann was over from Spencer the first of the week. J. E. Brown, of Creighton, was in O’Neill last Sunday. Mrs. John McNichols was down from Atkinson Wednesday. ; #&•..; Dick Kilmurry was up from Ewing the first of the week. Charles Meals visited with friends at Bliss last Saturday. 1 Attorneys. D. Thornton, of Neligb, *>'- Was in the city Tuesday. • **»*-’ • Ralph Evans is helping Gilligan and Stout through the holidays. Wm. Demorest, of Blair, was regis tered at the Evans last Monday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Doyle on Friday, December 3, 1898, a son. Deputy United States Marshal Acker man was in the city last Sunday. Geo. Raker, editor of Ewing Advocate, was a pleasent caller at this office Mon day. __ Patsy O’Donnell took in the sights at Atkinson Sunday. He reports a good time. __ Now is the time to buy a jacket or overcoat. See J, P. Mann’s ad on this page. __ John Daly left Sunday morning for Fremont where he goes to enter the normal. __ W. G. White and H. Nelson, of Fre mont, were registered at the Evans last Saturday. __ Mr. and Mrs. I. Stansberry, of May nard, Iowa, are in the city visiting their son, Edward.__ The editor, wife and family spent Sunday and Monday in Randolph visit ing relatives. ~ R. H. Jeness and wife went to Sioux City Wednesday morning. They will return tonight. Bob Morrison and Miss Nellie Kil* murry Sundayed in Ewing, the guests Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kilmurry. P. J. Donahue, traveling passenger agent for the Sioux City and Western railroad was in the city Tuesday. Skating is the pastime nowadays and the young and the old engaged them selves on Hagerty’s lake last Sunday. FOR SALE—One billiard and two pool tables, all in good running order. 23-3 D. Stannard. When you go east take the “Mil waukee” from 8ioux City. Try it once and you will be satisfied with the re suit. ______ 12lf J. P. Mann is showing a very ha»d some line of Christmas goods and you will find a good place to select your presents for your friends. John C; Weekes,- unde of 8. J. Weekes, of this city, was elected sheriff of Morton county, North Dakota, on the republican ticket at the recent election. Mr. Weekes was a resident of this county in 1879. We are a Great Surprise to.. Santa Claus THE PRESENTS YOU WANT... AT THE PRICES YOU LIKE BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY DISPLAY To Look Through Dor Splendid Assortment Is a Pastime. W -><«• ->4 Gome early and satisfy your needs from our Tine stock, which was bought to save you time and money. Our store is replete with big-hearted bar gains at big-hearted prices. A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY Soipethigg for EVeriJ Persoi) .-C;i;C - Soipethigg fop Every PUrse. DAZZLING DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS. P. C. CORRICAN Norfolk News, December 3.—R. R. Dickson, O. O. Snyder and W. T. Evans a trio of prominent Holt county citizens were in the city yesterday from O’Neill. Wm. F. Houser, of Nebraska City, was in the city yeestrday. Mr. Houser was on bis way to Chambers to look after Borne land he owns in that vicinity. For good service and quick time, route your freight from Chicago and the east via the C. M. & St. P. Ry., in connection with the 8. 0. O’N, & W Ry. __ 12tf. The Clara Hanmer Theatre company have been entertaing O'Neill people this week. It is a good, company and they are deserving of the patronage they arc. receiving. I have a large stock of cookstoves. steel ranges and beating stoves on hand that I will sell at a big discount this month only. 23-4 Neil Biibnnan. S. L. Smith, and his son, Adam, of North Loup. Valley county, were callers at this office last Tuesday. Last summer they bought three farms in Swan township and are now making ar* rangementa preparatory to moving t.o this county, which they expect to do In February Or March. While these winter winds are whist ling around the corners and you gather around a warm fire contented and happy remember that what you owe the editor on subscription might possibly make him happy also and able to enjoy a good warm fire. When you think of thiB we believe you will call around and settle your subscription. The Great _ ■; ;t Christmas.... ■ Store You all know where it is, Giliigan and Stout, “The Druggists,” will show you the grandest line of Christmas • gifts euer displayed in O’Neill consisting of new and beau tiful patterns in fancy Hav iland and French china. All the latest creation in celluloid goods inoluding al bums, toilet cases, gloves and handkerchiefs boxes, photo cases and numerous other novelties. Ask the children what we have in their department and then come in and see for yourself. Remember we give away a 100 piece delf dinner set on New Years eve. You can get an interest in it. OILLIOAN & STOUT, ' THE DRUGGISTS. Dr. C. V. Crooks, the well-known specialist of Fremont. Neb., will be in O’Neill on Friday morning, December 16, until Monday morning, December 19, for three days only. Dr. Crooks success fully treats alt diseases of the nerves, diseases of women and chronic ailments' Piles positively cured without the use of the knife. Consultation free. Land Office Inspector Green made an inspection of the office her last week. In a letter just received by the local officers from the Commissioners of the General Land office, he states that In spector Green reported, “the methods of business are srOod and the books and records posted to date, and generally, the management of the office is com mendable. . . Pains in the chest when a person has a cold indicate a tendency toward pneu monia. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and bound on to the chest over to the seat of pain will promptly relieve the pain and prevent the threatened attack of pneumonia. This same treatment will cure a lame back in a few hours. Sold by P. C. Corrigan, druggist. Holt camp, No. 1710, Modern Wood men of America, et their regular meet ing held Tuesday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: C. W. Hagensick, venerable consul; J. A. Donahue, worthy advisor; D. H. Cronin, clerk; Henry Zimmerman, banker; P. J. Biglin, escort; J. P. Gilii gan, physician; P. M. Soderstein, watchman; P. J. Hanley, sentry; J. F. Pfunder, manager for three years; J. C. Morrow, for two years; D. II. Cronin and Neil Brennan, delegates; Geo. Shively and P. C. Kelley, alternates. Through service has been established from eastern points to O'Neill on both freight and passenger business via the C. M. & St. P. nnd 8. C.O N.& W. Ry’s. Make a note of this and in future in struct your shippers to route freight via the “Milwaukee.” 12tf. rseiore purcnasing your unrisiinas toys or candies give me a call. While my stock is not large you will find it well assorted and composed of toys that are useful and a delight to the expectant children. I have the finest line of Christmas candies ever brought to the city. Call and see my stock. 23-1 Mrs. L. Cress. WANTED—Reliable men who can put in either all or a part of their time,e to take orders for our lubricating oil and greases. Our prices are the lowest and we have the best facilities for hand ling the western trade. We are in receipt of a copy of the Springdale, (Ark.,)News which contains an extended write up of a drama entit led’“Josh Winchester” which was pre sented in that city by the Springdale Dramatic club. The only and original Does, Mathews was the star of the per formance while Harry handled the heavy part. The News gives them credit for having handled their parts like professionals. 8. J. Weekes and R. H, Jeness will leave for Ord via Omaha the 16th, from which they will proceed to Fort Hart suff, abandoned military reservation, and dispose of the balance of unsold land at auction to the highest bidder. During their absence the United States lond office will be closed for business, but be kept open for information. Dell Baker, the clerk, will dispense infor mation to all who seek It. Mr. 8. H. White (commercial man) 18th and Corby st., Omaha, Neb., says: “I was troubled with the worst form of stomach trouble, and had treated with a great many of the leading physicians of tb^i state, betides going south, and last to the Mud Springs, of Indiana, without receiving any benefit. I was cured in a short time bv Dr. Crooks’ treatment I surely consider him one of the best physicians in this country.” A Lamed, Kan., girl bet a thousand kisses that Jerry Simpson would be de feated, whipb leads an exchange to ob serve: The gentleman who had the other end of the bet would either have made an old maid out of her, married her, or if somebody else was fool enough to marry her with such a condition existing, would have been obliged to welcome the better to bis home when ever the latter saw fit to call for a kiss. That girl could go against a shell game with her nerve. Admiral Farragut used to relate that a pretty girl on a Mississippi steamer was anxiously sought in marriage by five of the passengers. Viewing them all with favor the girl applied to the captain of the boat for advice in making her selection. He suggested that she leap overboard after he had made ar rangements that would make injury impossible. She did as he said. Four of her suitors promptly went after her and united in bringing her safely back to the deck. “What shall I do now?" she asked the captain in greatly per plexity. “I don't rightly know, Miss, but it seems to me I’d take the dry one*’ In auother column under the caption “Skeletons in Armor” will be found i,a rather interesting story purporting to have been written in this city and which appeared in the Sunday edition of the World-Herald. We do not think the article was ever seen by an O’Neillite until it appeared in the Omaha journal and probably eminated from the fertile brain of some Omaha space writer. So far as we have been able to learn there is no John Hammond in the county and that spoils what might possibly have proved subject matter for some noted novelist. But it is a good story and worth reading. The Canfied Oil Co. Cleveland, Ohio Two weeks ago the Independent threw Col. Bryan overboard and advocated tbe nomination of Allen for president in 1000. In tbe same issue it published an article from tbe Chicago Record accus ing Bryan of treachery to Senator Allen. In commenting upon the letter tbe Independent said that whether the charges were true or not it did not be lieve that Bryan could be elected in 1900. For once in its career it has told the truth. No, Bryan nor any other advocate of democratic or popocratlc doctrine can be elected president in 1900. Wililam McKinley, the able statesman, who has guided this nation so successfully during the past two years will be nearly tbe unanimous choice of the American people for pres ident in 1900. SKELETONS 19 ABXOR. (Special Correspondence). World Herald—O’Neill, Neb.. Not. 26, John Hammond baa discovered an an'oient fort on hia farm north of tbia place. It has not yet been thoroughly explored and will probably not be until spring as considerable excavating will be necessary to reveal the mysteries of its construction and the cnriostles which it contains. Enough was learned con cerning it, however, before oold weather set in to arouse the utmost curiosity on the part, not only of Hammond, but of all his neighbors as well. It was first discovered while the owner of the ground was constrooting a drain age ditch. In the course of excavation he stumbled on a wall at a depth of about six or eight feet below the surface Of the sandy soil. Stone in that part of Nebraska is always unusual enough to attract attention, and Ibis was especially remarkable from the fact that it was hewn into solid blocks neatly cemented together. Ho Hammond dug still deeper. What be found was a wall enclosing an area about batf an acre in extent. It was four or five feet thick and about seven feet high. Only the corners and here and there a strip ten or twelve feet long were uncovered, but Hammond is confident that the fort forms a complete rectangle a trifle longer than it Is wide. The atone resembles oioux Falls gran ite and is cut into blocks about three feet square. Just ioside the walls still more remarkable discoveries were made. Among them were human bones, but even these Hammond regarded with less wonder than a number of pieces of old armor which he found. One was an ancient helmet which local antiquaries say resemble the morion worn by French and HpanUh soldiers during the latter part of the sixteenth and the early part of the seventeenth centuries. Another was what was evidently the breast or back plate of a medieval cuirass. Sev eral swoids were also dug up, but all were so badly rusted that they fell to pieces almost as soon as touched. One or two match or wheel gun locks and the barrels and other iron work of a century or more ago were disinterred at the same time. - Of the bones there were enough to form tour or five more or less incomplete skeletons. Hammon.l thinks similiar discoveries will be made ever the entire tract inside the wall as soon as be is able to dig over it. He Intends sending the armor east. The more scientific of bis neighbors incline to the opinion that the fort was built by an exploring party of French or Spanish who ventured into the north west about the time that DeSoto was navigating the Mississippi river and that it was . attacked and the garrison wiped out by Indians. A HANDSOME 100 PIECE DEEP DINNER FREE. With every 50 cent cash purohase oj goods at our store between now and January 1, 1888, we will Issue a ticket entitling the holder to an interest in a beautiful 100 piece delf dinner set to be given away on New Year’s eve. Gilligan and Stout. i r ■S:' Waste if You Will But Don’t Spend.. /I i0 ■ Money in in cheap and state goods. We aim to keep good ftesh goods, and good quality. We will take orders for out flowers for Christmas. Order early and get the cream of the green house. , Another oarload of flour just unloaded. Cheaper than ever and just as good. Come in and select your Christmas presents before the assortment is broken. Try a oan of Hawaiian high grade coffee, best In town. We are eole agents for It. A new cheese. Just cut. Sour krout that wiU suit the most fastidious. We will have everything good for Christmas. Keep Watch Of US. -,fi, ! Yours for low prices and square dealing. O'Neill Grocery Co.* P. M. Raymond, ftanagor. Something to b« gives away it P. 0. Corrigan's. A ticket on a home comfort, swinging reclining chair, with ivery fifty cents worth of holiday good!. Ym-fM '% \ mM Mi ■ .cn ) ii -_r i V "M' *• ■M ypWi -A : \ ■■ JTOTIOX. Ail members of the Royal Highlanders are requested to be present at the neat meeting Monday evening, December IS. The election of officers and preparation for a mid-winter entertainment are in the order of business. Be sure to come T. V. Qoldsn. 1. P. Clarbncb 8*lah, Seoy. i . ■ •'V? IM Mi BOTICK. - All members of the Lady Royal High* landers are requested to be present at the next meeting Tuesday evening, December 13. The election of officers and preparation for a mid-winter ente* tainment are in the order of business. Be sure to come. Mbs. Frank Campbell, 1. P. Mrs. Abbib Sullivan, Secy. ? 0. ■■ Sit li WIBTMt XAXSSMOSinSBUCI tons. The Pacific Short Line trains make the connection at O'Neill to and from the Black Hills all the rear round. The shortest route between Western Nebraska and South Dakota and Sioux City. Try it. Buy local tickets to and from O’Neill. Makes lowest fare. ••* y ■ 'w Wffik V. Jackets; We have too many ladies, mis ses and childrens jackets and offer following cut. prices in order to close them out quickly. $ 2.50 jackets for $ 1.95 3.00 “ “ 2.25. 3.50 “ “ 2.60, . 400 “ 5.00 1 “ 3.85. f * 5.75 • Mac450. - '0 f 6.50 L"“ ■>’ “ •'* 495.’ ^ \ 1 7.50 >? “ 5.9a „!i rrt ■ 8.50 “ “ 6.50. M 10.00 “ “ 7.5a , 11.75 . “ . 8.90. ... 12.50 H > 9.50. ' ■ ■ :• l tfefc 13.50 “ “ 10.25. 15.00 “ “ 11.75. ^ Above .prices do not include capes. U, v ■; f Overcoats. We want to reduce this stock regardless of piofits and offer the best line of overcoats in Northern Nebraska at less prices than yon can buy them in Omaha, ..Sioux City or Chicago. -;r We offer men’s, boy’s and child ren’s as follows: $ 8.00 overcoats or ulsters $ 2.25. 8.50 ,4.00 5.00 5.75 6.50 7.50 8.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 18.00 20.00 ' 44 i }-rf :«• i 44 h 14 vi u 41 44 ; a* / 44 4< 44 44 . *44 44 44 44 44 44 ,45 .• 44 44 ♦4 4* 44 44 44 44 2.60. 2.85. '-•if 3.85. 4.50. 4.05. 5.80. 6.50. 7.50. 0.50. 11.75. 14.50. 15.05. The above prices do not apply td fur coats.- ]>C.‘ii>' ‘ "Cl . ^ ' ,, A . ' V-, i Ja ‘ ' i v ■ s •a ■Mi Oar stock of holiday goods is very ■ complete from a nice line of 10 cent articles to a fine $10.00 cat glass dish or beautiful lamp. No better place to select a present for your sweetheart, friend or family. We can suit your taste and pocketbook to a dot. * n,h . k; All purchases entitle you to an interest in the beautiful piano to v: ■w-' be given away New Years. V.:*ti, ■X l i* :* - ty,v j Vi i’Vi* J. P. MANN uiti ■.' ni 4 »v •• ’’' Vi ... , mit I ■i^SsT' - -X ,i ■ XXvjX' 'Xu'.