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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1899)
in. ~-i \\> \ot r\C*’ Ail “ * v * **> * '■*!f H** £> or The Frontier. &U>'~. ' -'v'" . 1 ’U. IV: 'J ;f ■. -‘ &fc 3K PUBLISHED 8Y THE FRONTIER PRINTING CO. SUBSCRIPTION. SI.80 PER ANNUM. D. H. CRONIN EOITOR AND MANAGER. VOLUME XX. O’NEILL. HOLT COUNTY. NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 21, 1899. NUMBER 25 Underwear low at Woodwards. 24-tf Ten bars Beat-M-All soap 25c—Wood wards. _24-tf Big line of useful presents at J • P. Mann’s. Caps, gloves, extra very low price— Woodwards. 24-tf See tlx te $2.00 shoes going at 98 cent at J. Pfund's. 23-1 Hez Chambers was down from Atkin son Tuesday. Ten pounds package coffee 91.00 —Woodwards. 24-tf Windmill and tower for sale ^^Irs. A. J. Meals. Call on If yon care to save dollars go to Woodwards. 24-tf See our line of ladies’ capes and get a bargain, J. Pfund. 23-1 Holiday presents for everybody at P. C. Corrigan’s. 23-3 Dr. Flynn is enjoying a visit from liis brother, Joe, of Neola, Iowa. Buy yonr holiday goods at Mann’s. You may get a beautiful piano free. Come eorly and buy your Christmas prents, yov will get a selection and just as cheap. 24 J. P. Mann. It might not be ont of place to suggest that O’Neill seems to be the grafters paradise. Those owing us on nubscription will confer a favor upon us by calling and paying up. Don’t overlook the carriage when doing your holiday trading. ,21-tf P. J. McManus. Norfolk News: Wes Evans, landlord of a hotel at O’Neill, was a city visitor Saturday. F. Gallagher has been in Neligh the past two weeks assisting cashier Ryan in the Altas bank. ^pall and see toys of all kinds Christmas caiidis, nuts and band made mincemeat— at Mrs. Cress'. • We have the latest novelties and in vite you to call and see them. 23-3 _P. C. Corri gt.u Attorney Benedict’s horse ran away down town yesterday, and Mr. Benedict had to foot it home. Carl T. Seeley, Madison, deputy revenue collertor for this district, was in the city yesterday. Harry Rood, foreman of the Inde pendent, is at his home at North Loup for the Christmas season. Mrs. F. M. Raymond left this morn ing for York, Lincoln and other east ern points, to spend the holidays. James Gallagher, J. P. Mann’s head clerk, is figuring on the purchase of the O’Neill Grocery company’s store. M. J. Roach arrived in the citv last Saturday evening from Wisconsin and will spend (the holidays with relatives here. 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 M. B. McCarthy left for his old home in Wisconsin last Wednesday morning " in answer to a telegram announcing the death of bis father. Madison Chronicle: Miss Anna Lowrie, of O’Neill, arrived in the city last Saturday on a visit to her brother, Rey. C. W. Lowrie. Ladies gold watch—value $25—will be given away Saturday afternoon, December 23. Come and find out about it. F. B. Cole & Son. The Junior League.invite their friends to one of their delightful dime socials at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Sny der the evening of Friday, December 22. Jerry McCarthy has sold the Mulligan farm, two and one half miles northeast of O’Neill, to John Hulrich of Schuyler at a consideration of $2,500. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Harrington arriv ed in the city last Thursday from Grant City, Mo., and are now comfortably settlad in the Sanford Parker residence in the northern part of the city. Cheap rates for the holidays, F. E. and M. V. railroad. Ezcuision tickets will be sold on Dec. 23, 24, 25, 30, 81 and January 1 to all points on this line within 200 miles of O’Neill at one fare for round trip. Tickets good retnrning until and including January 4.—E. R Adams, agent. Merry Xmas.-> GILLIGAN &. STOUT Wish a Merry Christmas to All. jC\UR splendid stock of holiday goods is now on exhibition and presents an oppor VI/ tunity for satisfactory selection never before offered in O’Neill. Our Christmas stock was purchased this yenr with the idea of having something for every taste, at prices for every pocketbook. Merry Xmas. Jewelry—:«*-§•* OUR line of jewelry has been largely increased in antici pation of a good holiday trade -lis?.* You can . find what yon want if you come early and make yonr selection while the Btock 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 yon on ac count of their beauty, utility and cheapness. * * Fancy Gtyina... In casting about for a suit able present for a lady you can make no mistake in' select ing from our line of handsome Ghinaware. In.... Haviland "" German and Opal —we have cups and saucers, sugar and creamers, cracker jars, celery dish, chop plates, mayonaise, salad dishes, comb and brush trays, toilet'combi nations for dressers and'novel ties of all discription. \ Don’t fail to see our lin^B of wedgewood plocques and Upv elties. Some nice things '■in cut glass. ■' | 44* TOYS 44 toy department is complete in every detail. We have do) ||d| carriages, boys’ tool boxes, toy trunks for girlH, work sets, iroi MjW trains, toy pianos, doll beds, bureaus, dressers, Cbiua sets, chairs ^ ''® sawbucks and saws, drums, games of every description—from 5i up; childs’ tea sets, hobby horses, etc. Large size water color paints 5c 400 DOLLS—all sizes from lc up. Big lino doll ^heads. Maeic lantern,small printijjt press.black boarda and writing dosha. C'lnist nias candies in fancy boxes, cboc oletes and creams. 5 and 10c cigars in Christmas boxes. A nice as sortment of books for the holidays y? N OUR Musical department we have an ample line of guitars, mando r 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. Celluloid Goods Albums from 50o to $7. Handkerchief and glove I boxes 50c and up. j Toilet and mnnicure sets combined; work boxes; comb, brush and tray sets; collar, cuff and necktie boxes. Dressing cases 50c and up. + * Watches, Gloeks We are always^ ready to sell you the right kind of a time piece at the right kind of a price. If you want au honest’ reliable waich at the lowest possible price, come and see our holiday line,which includes a splendid variety of the latest in ladies’ and gentlemen’s watches. We linvb a line of landsome clocks at prices that are right. r $2.98— 1 We can sell you a good 7- | jewel watch for $2.98. - Come and see the pretty things Santa Claus has brought for little girls and boys as well as older ones—at Mrs. Cress'. D. A. Criss, the popular telegraph operator at the Elkhnrn depot, left Tues day morning for Petersburg, Neb., to spend Christmas with his parents. We have just received some beautiful table linens for the holidays and if you want a handsome present for your wife come and see them. 24 J. P. Mann. LOST—On or about December 11, a pocket book containing a $5.00 bill, some silver and a jury warrant for $14.00. A liberal reward will be paid for the return of the same to the undersigned, or to (he Frontier office. M. Mullen. There will be services at Episcopal church next Sunday, December 24, at 10:30 a. m. and 7: 30 p. m. by Itev. J. M. Bates. A good attendance is desired. The announcement in last week’s Fron tier was erroneous. When your are hungery go to Hall’s restaurant. The 2-year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mills’ met with an accident Satur day. The little one was in its mother’s arms when it fell backward to the floor, striking on its head. For an hour it was unconscious and fears were entertain ed for its recovery. It, however, re vived and no serious result was man ifest. _ Leave your order early at Hall’s, for your Christmas pies and cakes. Judge Selah issued marriage license to the following parties: December 16, James Regl and Emma Dibble, both of Stuart; December 18, Clyde Hull and Viola Goodfellow. both of Blackbird; Leslie C. Tompkins and Carolyn A. Coventry, both of Inman. The last named couple were under age and bad to return home to secure consent of their parents. Some O'Neill buisness m en will prob ably fight shy of soap dealers hereafter* (©£ fou ntrc / going to buy more or less Christmas J presents, and it is a puzzle to know what to [ select. It may be for a young lady, married ; lady or a gentleman. You may want some- ! thing pretty and usetul that wont cost too ; much. We have it; and if you want some- J thing better you can go as high as you want [ to. Our Christmas goods, while very desir- ; able are mostly in eful, hue as.... Rugs, furs, dress goods, line tabic Hnens, * j fancy China, slippers, gloves, liandker- c r chiefs, purses, manicure and toilet sets, * [ smoker’s sets, pictures and bric-abac, > j bracelets, charms, rings, cuff buttons and ( ! scarf pins. ‘t j You will have no trouble in finding what I you want if you will call and look our stock over. I Some one will get a New Y ears present from i us—a nice piano worth $250---it may be you ] if you buy your goods in the right place. | Yours truly, I 3V 3P. 'AAMAAAMAAAAAAAAAAAMAAMAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa Charles McManus fell from au elevat ed road In Chicago last Saturday after noon about 1:30 ami received injuries which resulted in hi* death at 6:10. He was working with a party of men on the road aril had just placed a rail in position win n he fell forward through the ties and struck the pavement 25 feet below on his head and shoulders, susta mg a fractured skull and arm, besides internal injuries, tie was taken at once to the hospital and every thing done to save his life but the injuries were fatal and he passed away about five hours after the accident, bis brother James, being with him when he died. Charles McManus wns born in Benton, Wis , August 14, 1868, and was thirty-one years old on August 14, last. In March 1890, the family moved to O’Neil), Charles coming with them and he lived in this city and Spencer until the spring of ’93 when he went to Chicago, where he lived until ihe time of his death. Charley was one of those happy, joyoue young fellows, always free from care or trouble and with s cheering word and a pleasant smile for all. Good hearted, generous and jovial, he was the life of all parties and seemed at all times to oarry sunshine with him. He was a loving son and brother and bis sad death is deeply mourned not only by his relatives but by all who knew him, add his aged mother, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the com munity. P. J. McManus left for Chicago Sunday morning and returned with the remains Tuesday night, the funeral being held Wednesday morning. Interment was made in the Catboli ccem etery. To the many kind friends who assisted us during our recent bereavement we desire to extend our heartfelt thanks and assure you that your kiod offices will never be forgotten. Mrs. Ellen McManus and Family When you want candies, gum, nuts l or cigars, best in the city, go to Hall’s. ! ¥ a* A.VE the largest best assodrte and cleanest line of Ohristmas'goods that Y O’Neill has ever had J the pleasure of seeing. | Prices are right. We invite | all to look and buy after j; comparing our prices with others We don’t aim to give you something for ! nothing or make you a pres lent- -only a little more for your money. Try Uneeda flour, all saj' its the best. O’Neill Grocery Co. SMOOTH SWINDLERS CATCH A NICE STRING OFSUCSEfiu A little tbe boldest game of swindle ever plied by "gentleman of the pro fession” was perpetrated on about a dozen of our lender citizens this week. C. Craig, Claud Frederick and two others not named, verv active gentle men representing tbe "New York Soap Advertising company,” dropped anchor in O'Neill last Saturday and began the operation of getting next to tbe peoples* pocket books, which seems to have been a very easy matter to do. Their work was not so fine but that less dull men than those who were caught ought to have seen that it was a steal. Their game was to sell you an article, collect half payment and never deliver the goods. The bait that caught the suck ers was the sensational prices of goods they “sold.” A 875 wagon was priced at 810; 8800 piano at 840; 880 harness at 85. And so on Some of our citizens invested 810, others 815 and one is said to have gone as high as 840. Tbe chaps put up at tbe Dewey hotel and thither led their victims. A young and verdant fellow living ten miles north was walking up tbe streets of the city when he was ap proached by a neatly dressed, refined appearing gentleman carrying a cane. The gentleman of refinement, with win ning speech and graceful gestures, in duced the rugged country lad to enter the "soap company’s” employment at a Bslary of 850 per month and expenses paid. The young man from the country put up 85 with tbe agent for a traveling outfit, but be never entered upon tbe duties of representative of tbe "soap company.” Buoyant with high anticipations, he made known his newly acquired posi tion to a triend from his neighborhood and recommended the "company” to him. The young man’s neighbor, who is a man of many years, then contracted with i be agents for a harness, saddle and wagon, putting up 810 and was to pay 810 more when the goods came After making the deal he suspicioned that it was a swindle and again went to the chaps, this time demanding his 810 back and tbre&ting arrest. He got 88 and a ring back and departed in a some what irate mood, but withal thankful be had lost no more By this time things were getting a little warm for the swindlers all around. Oity officers began to press them for license money. They bad been "sell ing” lots of stuff and it is the custom of tbe city to collect license from trancient salesmen. Wednesday afternoon they thought it about time to depart and at 8 o’clock that evening disappeared, hav ing gathered a golden harvest of coin in O'Neill. They also left an unpaid board bill at the Dawey, and Landlord Lapbam is in hot pursuit of the rascals in tbe vicinity of Atkinson. Later—As we go to press Deputy Sheriff Blackmer and Landlord Lapharn arrive from Atkinson with the chaps in custody, and they are now incarcerated in the county jail. Our stock ot fancy china for Christ* mas has been carefully selected and is larger than ever before. We carry the largest and best stock of confectionery. Our grocery stock is complete. We will give you good goods at moderate prices. Try us. 23 3 J. Bentley. FREE—Saturday evening, December 23, we give to some fortunate gentleman an elegant silver tea set. Spend a dollar with us and you may gat it. F. B. Cole & Son. Remember the grand mask ball at the rink New Years night. Fresh oysters at Hall’s, day or night.