Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1899)
'* r-;; y . . #’*ty ' •• ;V- - ' -Y The Frontier. ygyy ’:!%• : PUBLISHED BY THE PRONTIER PRINTING CO. SUBSCRIPTION, SI.SO PER ANNUM. D. H. CRONIN EDITOR AND MANAGER. VOLUME XX. O’NEILL. HOLT COUNTY. NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 7, 1899. NUMBER 28. Sweet apples. O’Neill Qroc. Co. Sweet apple cider. O’Neill Qroc. Co. John Skirving was at Atkinson the 1st. A full line of Xmas candies at Pfund’s. Bulk maple syrup. O’Neill Qroc. Co. Mince meat in bulk. O'Neill Qroc. Co. See tboBe $2.00 shoes going at 98 cents at J. Pfund's. 231 { Mrs. E. S. Eves went to Atkinson Wednesday._ A full line duck, sheepskin lined over coats at Pfund’s. 23-1 -V' Holiday presents for everybody at P. C. Corrigan’s. 23 3 See our line of ladies’ capes and get a bargain, J. Pfund. 23-1 J. Mrs. J. H. Meredith returned from Iowa last Friday evening. Ed Burke, of Randolph, visited friends in this section last week. WANTED—Girl or woman to do laundry work at Hotel Evans. 23-1 A good line of shirts and caps going at half price. See them at Pfund’s. Mrs. James Enright, of Dixon, is visit ing friends in this section this week. WANTED—A good girl for general housework. Mrs. D. H. Cronin. LOST— Boy’s gold rimmed eye glasses in case. Finder please leave at this office. 22-tf For teeth and photos, go to Dr. Cor-' bett’s parlors 23rd »o 30tb, cf each month. 30tf Don’t overlook the carriage when doing your holiday trading. 21-tf P. J. McManus. E. H. Benedict has first-class Building and Loan stock for sale or can make you a loan. 46-tf NOTICE—Get your Christmas cigars at the cigar factory. Forty cents per box and up,_22 tf ^ Don>,overlook the carriage when you ' hre doing your holiday trading* 21-tf P J. McManus. Don’t overlook the carriage when you are doing >otir hotidu trading. 21-if P. J. McManus. Ben DeYitnnnii went down the Short Line Wednesday on a eattle buying tour. Rev. C. W. Lowrie was up from Madison this week on a visit to his parents. _ Will Krotter was down from Stuart Tuesday and left a few "bucks” on sub scription. _ The merchant who fails to plant an ad in The Frontier is a loser more than he dreams of. _ Mayor Harmon spent last week in Sioux City visiting his sister, Mrs. J. P. Cavanaugh. Miss Lottie Skirving, of St. Joe, Mo., is in the city visiting her cousius, the Misses Skirving. Judge Kinkaid returned from Valen tine Wednesday morning, where be had been holding court. We have the latest novelties and in vite you to call and see them. 23-3 P. C. Corrigan. J. F. Duggan, of Sioux City, spent _ Thanksgiving day in O’Neill, the guest ■' of his old-time friend William Fallon. Cash paid for copper, brass, zinc and all kinds of scrap iron, at McKenna’s blacksmith shop, west of rink. 20 4 The last issue of the Stuart Ledger disclosed the fact that Will Krotter was a “warm member” af an editorial writer. The Academy Dramatic company will reorganize and put several first-class up to-date plays on the boards this winter. Neil Brennan has the finest line of stoves ever seen in this section of the country. Call and see him before you purchase. 22-tf Thomas Carlon arrived in the city frem Denver, Colo , last Tuesday even ing to look after some business matters here. _ Frank Ward and J. Miller, of Ham burg, Iowa, were in the city last Wed nesday. Mr. Ward is a brother of E. M. Ward. _ I have to ask those owing me to call and pay as I need my money. I am selling flour at cost and can’t sell on time. 22-2 Con Keys. Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Mathews, of Chadrou, were in the city last Friday and Saturday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Skirving. The revenue service seems to be agreeing with Harty. Merry Xmas. GILLIGAN & STOUT Wish a Merry Christmas to All. 0TJR splendid stock of holiday goods is now on exhibition and presents an oppor tunity for satisfactory selection never before offered in O’Neill. Our Christmas stock was purchased this year with the idea of having something for every taste, at prices for every pocketbook. Merry [ Xmas—* l i Jewelry OUR line of jewelry has been largely increased in antici- j pation of a good holiday trade in this line. You can find what you want if you come early and make your selection while the stock is fresh. In it you will find the latest nov elties in pins and charms, of every description; also an ample line of chains, rings, lockets, etc. We have some nice things in Sterling silver that will interest you on ac count of their beauty, utility and cheapness. ! * * | Fancy Gfyina... In casting about for a suit able present for a lady you can make no mistake in select ing from our line of handsome Chinaware. In.... Hoviland German and Opal —we have cups and saucers, sugar and creamers, cracker jars, celery dish, chop plates, mayonuise, salad dishes, comb and brush trays, toilet combi nations for dressers and novel ties of all discription. Don’t fail to see our line of wedgewood plocques and nov elties. Some nice things in cut glass. 44= TOYS 44 »toy department is complete in every detail. We have doll carriages, boys’ tool boxes, toy trunks for girls, work sets, iron trains, toy pianos, doll beds, bureaus, dressers, China sets, chairs, sawbucks and saws, drums, games of every description—from 5c up; childs’ tea sets, hobby horses, etc. Large size water color paints 5o. 4-00 DOLLS—all sizes from lc up. Bl£ line (loll heads. Ma«ic lantern,small printin'; press,black boards and writing desks. Chnst mas candies in fancy boxes, clioc oietes and creams. 5 and 10c cigars in Christmas boxes. ’ A nice as sortment of books for the holidays ■j.-’ N OUIl Musical department we have an ample line of guitars, mando jlr lines, banjos, violins, harmonicos and accordions, at prices that can J|l not be beaten by catalogue houses. MEDALLIONS—An excellent "* line, ranging in price from 50c up. Small line of Louwelsa Weller ware, similar to rookwood. Jardinieres and decorations for mantels. —7i r=n m r.T?r-n m m rrrgm re.*!MI it Tsmmr Gdluloid Good? Albums from 50o to $7. [j Handkerchief and glove 0 boxes 50c aud up. j Toilet nnd manicure sets t* • n combined; work boxes; comb, brush uud tray sets; collar, !j cuff aud uecktie boxes. 0 Dressing cases 50c and up. i t * * 0 WatdjEs, Gloeks S We are always ready to sell P you the right kind of a time i piece at the right kind of a ; price. If you want an honest, P reliable watch at the lowest s I possible price, come and see n our holiday line,which includes a splendid variety of the latest = in ladies’ and gentlemen’s watches. We have a line of j handsome clocks at prices that are right. [ 52.98—*<» We can soli you a good 7 jewel watch for $2.08. Best French cream candies at Beutley’s._23-3 Mrs. T. Delong spent Sunday in this city visiting friends. Come in and square up that subscrip tion aceouut before January 1. F. M. Raymond and A1 Minnick were in Alliance the first of the week. LOST—Baby’s gold chain with nippel on. Finder leave at Froutier office. Those owing us on subscription will confer a favor upon us by calling and paying up. Do not fail to see Dr. Crooks at the Evans Hotel December 31. Consul tation free. _ 23 3 Call and see toys of all kinds Christmas candis, nuts and hand made mincemeat— at Mrs. Cress’. Walter Smith was'tendered a reception by some of his friends last Tuesday evening after the show. John J. Ualloran has resigned as post master ut Ininam and a Mr. Cole has been appointed to fill the vacancy. Come and see the pretty things Santa Claus has brought for little girls and boys us well as older ones—at Mrs. Cress’. FREE—A 100-piece dinner set given away free on Saturday evening, De cember 30. It’s in the window at Gilli gan & Stout’s. 23-tf J. H. Minnick, of Council Bluffs, lo., was in the city last week visiting his son, Al. He returned home Wednesday morning.__ A sewing machine will be given away by P. C. Corrigan on New Years day. Ask him for particulars and see the machine. 23-3 Rev. H L. Powers departed r,Satur day last for Sioux City to conduct re vival meetings in Wesley chapel, after staying two weeks in our city. Meet ings continue at the Methodist church, Rev. Hutchinson preaching. Edward Graham jr., was passing the cigars around to his friends last Monday on account of the arrival of a son at his home. The snow storm last Thursday morning prevented the boys from hav ing their wolf hunt and many of them were greatly dissapointed. “Gilhooley’s Reception” drew a good sized crowd last Tuesday night. The performance, while not up to expecta | tions gave fairly good satisfaction. ,, Now is the time to make yourself- and others happy. Let us show you how little money ilrepuires to do it. 23-3 P. C. Corrigan. H B. Stocking has been assisting Agent Smith at the Short Line the past two weeks, during the absense of Dan Sullivan, who is visiting his parents at Dir on. _ James A. Cline, national bank exami ner for this district, was in the city Wednesday checking up the First National bank. lie found everything in first class shape. I. Stansberry came up from. Wisner last Wednesday evening for a few weeks visit with his son E.l. Mr. 8 is a resi dent of Iowa but had been visiting relatives at Wisner for some time. Our stock ot fancy chiua for Christ mas has been carefully selecte 1 and is larger than ever before. We carry the largest and best stock of confectionery. Our grocery stock is complete. We vjill give you good goods at moderate prices. Try us. 23 3 J. Bentley. All Sovereigns are requested to be present at the regular meeting. Wood men of the World, next Wednesday evening, December 13 Floor work aud election of officers- A special dispen ! sation has been granted for a few days. Bring your friends along with you aud get them to join or have them see Deputy Peck Bt Uotel Evans. Leigh World: 11. M. Walker loaded J hie household effects and live s ock on Wednesday and left for his new home in llolt c >unty. Mr. Walker locates nenr Stuart, we understand. Mr. Simon Benish and Miss Dilli Voigd, both of Stuart, were united in marriage at the home of John Skirving in this city ou Tuesday. County Judge Selah officiating. A wedding dinner was given at the Skirving home. None of the relatives of the contracting parties were present but the bride’s father. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Smith and children came up from Sioux City last Wednes day evening and spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Q. W. Smith and family. Mr. Smith is a brother of Grant’s, his little brother, being a strong six-footer They returned to Sioux City Friday morning Dr. C. V Crooks, the well kno wn specialist of Fremont, will be in O’Neill at the Evans Hotel December 21, for one day only. Dr. Crooks is curing hun dreds of people of nervous, female, piles and other chronic ailments who have been suffering for vears from the same without receiving any benefit until they were treated by him. W. H. Meyer, of Newport says: “Dr. Crooks is curing a large number of patients here who had been unable to receive any benefit be fore be came. 23-2 Holt camp No. ' 1710, Modern Woodmen of America, at their regu lar meeting last Tuesday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: C. W. llagensick, venerable consul; B. McGreevey, worthy advisor; I). 11. Cronin, clerk; II. Zimmerman, banker; P. C. Kelley, escort; J. P Uilli gan, physician; 11. U. Mills, watchman; Patrick Ilandley, sentry. Managers: Neil Brennan, Ii. H. Mills. This order is about the strongest in the city, having 110 members in good standing and several applicants. Will have poultry car and buy all kinds of live poultry at O’Neill, Thurs day, Friday, Saturday and Monday, Deoember 14, 15, 10 and 18, at Short Line depot. Cash prices: Young roosters, 4J cents per pound; old hens, 4} ceuts per pound; ducks, full feathered 4| cents per ponnd; pigeons, 50 cents per dozen. Don’t feed poultry day of sale. 20 2 (3. H. Folsom. On last Tuesday Daniel Toohill receiv ed the full blooded PulandCbina boar All Corwin from the Jewel herd of Austrian Boars, Merrill, lo. This is the first of a Consignment pur chased from Austrian Bros. All Cor win traces back directly to the famous Old Tom Corwin of Poland-China renown, and he lias so much of the Cor win blond (on both sides) that he has been named All Corwin and is so regis tered. All Corwin is bv Second Tom Corwin, he by Tom Corwin Thin! and he by Old Tom Corwin Second (0) 2037; out of Lady Maud, she by Tecumsch Chip (0) 10211, by Tecutnseh (0) 4339; second dam Only Lady Maud by Old Tom Corwin second (0) 2037. ..TO BE GIVEN ..TO MY CUSTOMERS . .ON NEW YEARS DAY A FINE_ Two-seated £arriage—© The above in for all cash pur chases; also for amounts received on accounts before .January 1. No ticket will bo given on goods i charged. -P. J. McMANUS. ONE WEEK ONLY Keep your eye on this space. Your business wanted. Quality Sell ® Prices Tell TRY UNEEDA FLOUR BEST IN TOWN O'Neill Grocery Co. DEAD The reiuaiues of II. V. Wait], *»i of Mr. amt Mrs. F. M. Wait), were brought to O'Neill Mouday from Sault Ste Marie Mich., and Thursday interre.l in the Pruiestent cemetery. The funeral services were held at tl e Presbyterian church, conducted by Uev. N. 8. Lowrie. Appendicitis was the cause of Mr. Waid's death. Sault Ste. Marie News: H. V. Waid V stenographer in the employ of J. M. Jackson, resilient manager for the E D. Smith Co., died yesterday afternoon at the Sault General bospitai, as the result of an operation for appendicitis on Wednesday. Mr, Waid whs troubled for over a j ear with appendicitis, but It was only within two weeks that lie felt compelled to seek medical aid. About a week ago Mr. Waid grew worse and con sented to submit to an operation. Thurs day he Bceuicd considerably better and great hopes were entertained for a speedy recovery. Yesterday, however, a ■ J-s change for the worse took place and he sank rapidly,death coming about 3 o’clock Mr. Waid had been a resident of tbia city for over a year. Ue came here from Cticago to enter Mr. Jackson's employ, which position be capably filled up to within u tew days of the time of his de mise. Mr, Waid’s parents in O'Neill, Nebr . have been notified and the remains will lie shipped there today. Mr. Waid had, during his residence in this city, gained many friends, to whom the news of hia unexpected death will come as a deep nail lusting shock. The members of Co M M. N G., to which organization Mr. Waid belonged, «re requested by Capt. Hugart to report nt the armory al 4 o'clock p un. today to escort the remains to the depot. Obituary —Hiram Victor Wahl was born in McDonough cumin, Illinois. J>. unary 12, 1880. In 18U4. lie cm mu with his parents to Hume-toc. I<> , mid c> tered“ Central •not'ihal nnlver-i'y at llml p > C'\ fiont which ins Itiihm he grmlu ocil in 1897. For the following .,5’ \< nr he was tin ployed as a teacher In 11>r college and at the same time pursued the study of shorthand and ti pewriting. At the close of the school vear lie wna tendered the professorship In that de- , psrtment of the university, but being desirous of leading a more active life »J; lie declined and went to Chicago, where lie remained two monlbs, and then went to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. He entered tbe office of E. D. Smith company, canal contractors, with which firm he remain ed until his death. Ho was 19 years, 10 months and 19 days old. As a student lie was industerous and ambitions, but not selfish. Being of a cheerful and happy disposition he always tried to make others happy, He was universal ly respected, and loved by all who knew him. His character stands without spot or blemish to mar its goodness and purity. ** Prepare... ^Jf for Wilder We are receiving new goods al most every day and have already been obliged to duplicate our first purchases in every line of winter goods. This is particularly true in our Clothing and Underwear depart ments, where we have had the largest trade we have ever enjoyed during our business career in O’Neill. Our clothing trade would be much larger if more people would invest igate eur stock and prices before sending away for goods to catalogue houses, as we are positively pre pared to give you as good prices as you can get in any of the large cities. You have only to investigate to convince yourself of the truth of this statement. Our $7.75 cassimere suits, $7.75 all wool kersey overcoats and our $10 Zero collar Frese ulster are three of the best bargains you ever saw. We have all wool suits as low as $5.75 and as high as $15, and an excellent line of overcoats and ulsters. Our stock of underwear, unusual ly large, is full of good bargains., Our lines of men’s wear at 50c, 05c and 75c are all extra good for the price. Big stock of gloves, mit tens, caps, leggins, overshoes and everything you need for cold weath 20-2 J. P. MANN. er.