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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 25, 1900)
** r> IV iV* \V'» i.1 PUBLISHED BY THE FRONTIER PRINTING CO. SUBSCRIPTION. SI.SO PER ANNUM. D. H. CRONIN EDITOR AND MANAOCN. VOLUME XX. O’NEILL. HOLT COUNTY. NEBRASKA, JANUARY 25, 1900. NUMBER SO. J. J. Hallron of Inman was ap Mon day. Joe Mann was over from Spencer Iasi Friday. Frank Martin was an Atkinson visitor Sunday. A. A. Stanton went to Fremont yesterday. J. W. Wagers ot Page was in town Wednesday. Sanford Parker was over from Spencer last Sunday. Patronize home industry and smoke Full Value cigars. Rev. 8. F. Sbarpiess, of Norfolk, was in the city last Saturday. Ernest Henry is employed in the county treasurer’s office. 'Du Jrooks at Hotel Evans January 26. Attornoy Dickson went east on the F. E. passenger Wednesday. Editor Raker of the Ewing Advocate was an O’Neill visitor last Monday. W. T. Evans went to Omaha this morning to see the Klondikers off. Con Boehme and Postmarter Johnaoa of Atkinson weie in lown Tuesday. Frank Pixley returned Tliursday from a visit at bia former home, Irwin, Io. Miss Lettie Gillespie was up from Chambers Saturday visiting he parents. Rev. J. M. Bates held services in the Episcopal church in O’Neill last Sunday. J. H. Oetter was up from Bliss Mon day, calling and renewing for The Fron tier. Wes Evans held the number that drew $ 140 diamond ring, raflled by Chatlev Cole. For teeth and photos, go to Dr. Cor bett’s parlors 28rd to 30th, of each month. 30tf * The county board has been checking up the court-house officials Ihe past week. Miss Ade Hainer of Atkinson visited in the city this week, the gne3t of Miss Morse. E. H. Benedict has first-class Building and Loan stock for sale or can make you a loan. _ 46-tf John M. Houston, of Chicago, for merly of Atkinson, was in the oity last Saturday, Dr. C. V. Crooks will be in Inman at the Inman Hotel on January 25, for one day only. Editor Cronin went to Lincoln Tues day to attend a session of the Nebraska Press associatien. --- Mrs. Edwards and daughter, mother and sister of Mrs. Deitricb, are here from Hopkins, Mo. M. M. Sullivan is making some im provements to his store in the shape of papering the ceiling. . Miss Rose Merithew has resigined her position at Neligh and has accepted one in J. P. Mann’s store. Ernest Adams went to Savage Tues day to spend a week proselyting for the Woodman of the World. The Frontier piints sale bills—not the cheapest—but the best. Bills that are atractive and will be read. A revival of the curfew would be about the best move the city senate could make just at present. Another meeting of the Boer organ ization will.be held next week. It has not been officially called yet. Newt Mullen dore returned Tuesday evening from Norfolk, where he has been at work for the F. E railroad. Neil Brennan has the finest line of etoves ever seen in this section of the country. Call and see him before you purcb-ae. _ 22-tf Dr. C. V. Crooks, the well known speciclest, of Fremont, will be in O'Neill at Hotel Evans on Friday, January 26. for one day only. Consultation free. FOR SALE—My farm two miles northwest of O’Niell, 10 acres cf hard wood timber, s, e. quarter of section 15, township 29. range 12, w. Will be sold cheap. Apply to D. Daly, Wahoo, Neb. _ 29-4 Complaints are being received at the copital from Crawford and vicinity that a herd of cattle infected with a deadly contagious disease is running at large. It is thought the contagion is what is called the “Texas itch.” Jake Hershiser came up from Norfolk on a noon freight today. E J. Ault and Miss Ada firatherton. of Page, were granted a marriage license by Judge Selah last Mon day. The Shaw and Slattery assault case was settled in the rouaty court Monday, Slattary being fined $10 and costs. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Lorge returned to their home at Wilmont, Minn, last Fri day morning after a few days visit with relatives in this city. James Davis returned from Omaha last week where he has been officiating as a grand jtiryman in the Federal court for the past eight weeks. Judge Woods of Atkinson has been assisting in The Frontier mechanical department since last Frida", owing to a special pressure of work. If your timekeeper Is not accrnate and doesn’t give satisfaction, Weedman, at Gilligan & Stout’s, will put it in shape. All kihds of jewelry work done. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hicks returned Sunday evenings from their Arkansas trip. Their granddaughter, Grace De yarman, returned with them. Up to January 1 Frank Shoemaker shipped 150 cars of hay for the season. This amounts to about 1,500 tons and netted Mr. Shoemaker above all expenses $1,500. Wheu the delicate mechanism 1 of a watch nets out of geer it takes skillful hands to properly rcaj'ist it. Weedmau at Giiligan & Stout's, guarantees to do it right. The masquerade ball Thursday even ing was a pleasant affair for the young people. Ralph Evans,’ and Miss Nellie Skirving were ajudged champions of the cakewalk. Clay Center Sun: A pretty girl chew ing gum with all her might all the time at a public gathering is a sight to make the angels weep and turn* the heart of a blind man to stone. Clyde King went down to Lincoln Monday morning to attend the meeting of the Nebraska State Press Association which convened there Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. — 4 force of men are at work cleaning the brick of the old convent preparatory for commencing on the new structure. The new building will be in readiness for use by September 1. A sudden and verry violent change in the weather overtook 11s yesterday and for awhile clouds of dust filled the air till vision was almost totally eclipsed and the wind chilled to the marrow. Will and Pat Hayes were down from Atkinson last Saturday and Sunday spending a few days with their brother in-law, As. J. Meals, prior to the latter’s departure for the Klondike country. An interesting and important item overlooked last week was the arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Adams of a girl baby. Ernest says he didn’t have time to come around to the prin ters. As to figures showing something of what the war revenue is costing the country is an interesting item of fact in our own city. The First ^National bank for the year 1899 sold $2,100 worth of revenue stamps. E. S. Kinch and wife returned Sun day evening from a protracted visit with friends in the mountain regions of west ern Colorado. Mr. Kinch wore off sev eral pounds of avoirdupois climbing mountains in pursuit of deer. Emmett Albright, of Chadron, was in the city last Monday. Mr. Albright was one of the oowboys who made the cross country race from Chadron to Chicago during the world’s fair in 1898, and was second in the race, being only a few moments behind the winner. Mr. and Mrs R. II. Jenness were east-bound passengers Monday morning for Lincoln to attend the annual meet ing of the Nebraska Press association. Although temporarily out of the busi ness Dick’s heart is still with the boys who handle the stiok and rule. Col. John Q, Maher was in the town last week. The colonel informed us that a certain O’Neill lady volunteered to him tor service in South Africa as n nurse. This is proof that O’Neill ladies will not be outdone by the sterner sex when it comes to volunteering for foreign service. Abont fifty young men friends of Ralph Evans met at Hotel Evans Tues day evening to tender Ralph a farewell before his departure fore the Klondike on Wednesday morning. Cards and music furnished amusement. Lunch was served. The guests presented Ralph with a 45 Colts revolver, belt and 400 rounds of cartridges. J. C. Davis of Sioux City Is here to dispose of the Woodward stock for Tollerton & Stetson, who come into possession of the same as creditors. Jan. 24, 1900.—To Whom Concerned: On and after this date the Electric Light company will charge for time and material in replacing wires, etc., re moved for paper hanging and otherwise. Respectfully, A. Minnick. A party of surveyors is busy survey ing the route of the proposed railroad from Niobrara south through Knox, Piece, Madison, Platte, Boone and Nanoe counties, south into Kansas and to the gulf. I have just received a car load of flour and feed aud you can save money by buying our flour. I will guarantee every sack of flour that I sell you. Get our prioes before buying. J. P. Gallagher. W. F. Clevlsh was in from Turner to day and advanced his subscription to 1901. Mr. Clevish tells us he is assist ing bis neighbor, Jake Schwitzer, erect | some new buildings on school section 31. Mr. Schwitzer has roamed ground to Missouri and Arkansas after “some thing better,” but returned to Holt two years ago to stay. P«t McManus is in mourning over the loss of a valuable bird dog. As be went to denner Tuesday be threw a box from his wagon, the box striking the dog which happened beneath the falling missile. ilis dogship did not relish this sort of treatment and bounded off from his master’s premises at a 2:10^' gait and has not been seen since. O’Neill, Jan. 10. 1900.—Advertised Letters: J. O. Craig; 11. Hemal); F. H. Beels; John Williams; G. Younki; John Hanley; James Books; Henry Buerus; Mrs. S. Bamore; Miss Lorretta Riley. In calling for the above please say “advertised" if not called for in two week will be sent to dead letter office— D. H. Cronin, Postmaster. The new beet sugar factory at Ames, near Fremont, has been opened. Twenty thousand tons of beets from last sum mer’s crop have been kept in soil and three months will be required to con sume this supply. It is said that about1* $400,000 has been invested in this enterprise and the plant is so constructed that with a slight further outlay its capacity can be in creased to 1,000 tons per day. Lynch Journal: Another bunch of 100 head of cattle were sent over by the O’Neill Ditch company yesterday that swell their total number to 750 head On a hastey estimate this makes over 2000 bead of feeders now being fed in this end of the country beside the large number of bogs and still there seems to be a large surplus of feed. Another year Boyd county will market double the cattle and hogs that are now being fed. The Modern Woodmen entertainment, dance and supper on Monday evening was a great event in point of attendance and general good cheer. Some 300 people were in attendance. An elocu tionary program by Miss Bessie Murray of Boston and music by McGreevey’s orchestra entertained the guest until about 10 o’clock, when dancing com menced and furnished pleasure until 12. At this hour supper was served at the Masonic hall by the ladies of the royal neighbors. O’Neill is badly in need of a good hotel and the man or company of men who erect a modern hostlery in this city will aquire a Klondike dividend payer. Many traveling men who now Suuday in Norfolk would make O’Neill for Sun day if this city was possessed of a hotel capable of catering to the wants of these people. With a modern hotel Wes Evans could secure three-fourths of the traveling men who make this country for Sunday customers. Let us get to gether and see what can be done. A. J. Meals left for Omaha last Sun day morning and Tuesday left that city for the coast where he will make all arrangements for the shipment of their outfit to the Klondike country February 1. Ralph Evans, A T. Pot ter, Lloyd Gillispie William, Keeley and John Grady of O’Neill, and Jim Brown and Henry Flemming of Atkinson, accompany Messrs Meals and Hezelet from this county and we understand John Hazetet will join the party on the coast. The party will consist of twenty-five persons and they go fully equipped to delve deep into mother earth in quest of the precious metal, whioh they think they have dis covered in abnndant quantities. The Frontier hopes that the most sanguine expectations of the advanoe guard will be realized and that the party will re turn to the states fairly rolling in golden nuggets. The Nebraska experiment station has Just issued bulletin No. 61, treating of Hungarian brotne grass. It is a dry* weather grass, imported from Russia, and has been found admirably adapted to the semi-arid region of this country. The subjeot matter of the bulletin com prises tests of the grass on the station farm, tests by various persons through out the state, and directions for sowing and caring for the crop. The bulletin may be obtained free of cost by writing to the Agricultural Experiment Station at Lincoln. Of the $1,600,000,000 worth of cereals produced in the United States in 1808 more than one half grew in the npper Mississippi valley in a territory that in cludes less that one-seventh of the terri tory of the United States, consisting of the states ofNebraska, Kansas, Missouri Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. To get a more accurate boundary of this field we must cut off the south half of Missouri, the west half of Kansas and Nebraska, the north half of Minnesota, adding to it say the east third of the Dakotas and the south half of Wiscon sin and Michjgai). Holt county in genreal and O'Neill in particular will soon boast of more bloat ed plutocrats and genuine gold bugs Ilian any place on earth. Nine rugged gentlemen from this section of thecoui modious footstool are on their way to the gold reservoirs of Alnska and are going to literally line their clothes with the stanidard metal. The ed tor l.e e >f has fifteen choice shares of preferred stock, fully paid and nun-assessable, in a Klon die snowbank and he will be as badly pultocrntel assay of them. Now is the time to subscribe. A great outpouring of people assembl ed ot the court-house last Friday even ing to hear the lecture by Rev. Father Cleary of Minneopolis, who was in the city under the auapicies of the local 8elf Culture club. President Morrow of the culture club presided and before the speaker was introduce 1 a chorus of | ladles composed of some of the best singers in the city rendered a very pertly song in a highly pleasing manner. Father Cleary’s subject was “The Pas j sion Plays of Oberatnmergau,’’ and his lecture was a vivid description of these famous Bavarian performances. For two hours he held the attention of the audience, presenting in a most interest ing manner the history and manner of presentation of the Passion Plays, de scription of the mountain valley of the Ammer in Upper Bavaria and the village of Oberatnmergau and its people. Since 1633 at intervals of ten years the villag ers in accordance with a vow made in hopes of staying a pleague have produc ed the passion play, or dramatic repre sentation of the sufferings of Christ, during the summer months. The per formances take place on Sunday in a large open air theatre holding 6,000 persons, and are partisipated in by 600 people. The perfomances last for nine hours and each scene is prefaced by a tableau of typical import from the Old Testament. Father Cleary’s lecture was greatly apprecited by the large audi ence. The fragile babe and the growing child are strengthened by White’s Cream Ver mifuge, It destorys worms, gets diges tion at work, and so rebuilds the body. Price 26 cents. P. C. Corrigan Public Sale. | P. W. Roberts will sell at public sale at his place x/z mile north and 2 miles east of Page on Saturday, February 3. beginning at 10 a. in , sixteen head of cattle, eight milch cows and eight calves and heifers; seven head of horses, tix brood so ws, 500 bushels of corn, 10 tons of bay, a lot of farm machinery and household goods. Free lunch served. The usual terms of ten months time, approved security. Many a bright and happy household has been thrown into sadness and sorow be cause of death of a loved one from a neglected cold. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup is the great cure for coughs, colds and nil pulmonary ailmentsr Price, 25 and 50 cents. P. C. Corrigan. Notice to Taxpayers of Grattan Township I will begin the collection of taxes of Crattan township on Saturday, January 13, and will be at the Eikhorn Valley bank every Saturday on and after that date to accomodate all who wish to pay. 27-8 P. J. Hanley, Treasurer of Grattan Township* One Hundred Pair of odd pants from suits at 33& per cent, discount. This is a snap on pants; don’t miss it. 30-2 J. P. Mann. The Kind You Have Always Bought isoa sr«y vnmta KS8SKKXJS3S FIRST ROnANCE OF 1900. ^>CK^i^KKXXKKKKKS£3KXX5eK» SI (Copyright Refused,) CHAPTER I. The rush ami roar ami tumult of a busy forenoon at mail distributing head quarters was over and the people of the city were absorbed in their business pursiute. A solitary wayfarer might have been seen entering the post office, if anybody had been in that part of the city. Shortly after tlio southern sun had commenced to decline toward the western hills Alexander Smalley drove his jaded steed into Douglas street ami turned southward. He turned to his shivering companion who had rode witli him in a two-wheel gig from Keys Paha county and said: "My dear, we will soon be there and I’ll get the money." CHAPTER II. The solitary wayfarer stepped up to the money order counter and handed to the clerk a blue sheet of paper and ask ed for the money. “I don't know you; you will have to get, someone to identify you." The clerk scrutinized Alexander with a mingled feeling of suspicion and amusement. Alexander raised his broad southern and scratched Ilia shaggy head thoughtfu'iy. “I'm away from home. Don’t nobody know me here, (lot my girl out iu the buggy. Will she d >? Gosh! misses I ain’t got any money and I’d like to have you cash that ’ere money order ” *•(), you are out on a wedding tour?" interrigated the clerk. “No, were .just down to get our pictures took. May be ibis will do to indentify me." Alexander banded the clerk a letter from liia mother which bad accompanied the money order. The clerk took the letter and read it. “Well, I'll risk this one. Here is your money.” Alexander's heart gave a throb of gratitude. “Gosh! vou’re a good one.” CHAPTER III. Alexander and his bride were on the same two-wheel gig bound for their KeyaPaha home. They sat close to eaoh other talking of the moon and wished there were some roses, red roses, near at had to lend enchantment to the scene. ‘♦Medge, yott are all mine and there is a world of-.” The drifting sands rattled against the side of the cart and all was still The End. Liberal discounts on Jackets, Ouercoats, Blankets, Shawls, etc., for the balance of the season. 30-2 J. P. Mann. M’CAFFERY ITEMS. Mrs. and Mrs. O’Donnell of O’Neill were pleasant callers at the Morgan ranch Saturday. Two brothers of Mrs. Manchester, arrived Thursday from Clireeokee county, Iowa, making the tiip on bicycles. Burt Springer visited friends north of O’Neill Sunday. George Lamberson went to town Thursday. Frank Gapter spent the last of the week at O'Neill. Ben Roy spent Sunday at home. Lizzie Morrison of O’Neill is visiting with Mary Morgan this week. Misses Kate Fallon and Annie Smith and Tom Enright nnd Jim Carney <f O’Neill were McCaffrey visitors Sunday. Mend Tour Ulrd’s Leg*. Young chickens and other birds fre quently break the bones of their legs, and if properly attended to these frac tures can be easily cured with very little trouble. As soon as the injury is noticed the fracture must be care fully cleaned and washed with warm water, and then wrapped with a bit of antiseptic cotton. Splints are then prepared for the fractured limb, preferably of split elderwood, the pith of which is taken out. These splints are fastened to the cotton with a drop of glue, and held tightly in place by being wound with linen thread. The bandage and dressing are left undis turbed for from three to four weeks; then the leg is soaked in tepid water until the bandage comes off easily. The fracture will have completely hea’.cd in that time. Canaries ana other pet birds can be similarly treated in case of a fracture of a leg, only the elder splints are substituted by pieces of cardboard, and the bandage is left but tw oweeks on the little winged pa tients. Soft 8 order. “When I was discharged my em ployer let me down easy.” “How bo?” “He said I could get work more readily than an inferior man.”—Detroit Free Press. Why are we warned to look out for certain individuals who are more than capable of looking out for themselves? We Wifi Sell You good groceries at a fair price. We don’t handle any other kind of groceries, we don’t get any other kind of u price. We Will Buy Your butter and eggs, and your garden produce, and pay the same kind of a price—a fair price. That’s as good as any one will do—bettor than some will do. We will Trade Our uroceries for your goods, nod we won't w«nt a profit on both transactions. Our motto is: “Tote fair,” a» they any down south. O’NEILL GROCERY. J. P. QALLAOHER, Prop. Atkinson UepubUcnn: M. II. McCarthy and J S. Harring ton of O'Neill, were doing business in Atkinson last H itunlav. M. F. Harrington has been retained l>y the parties who were mised up In the Clark Gay affair. Jack Meals was in town Wednesday Visiting and enteresting friends with some inteiesting stories of the Klondike gold mines et cetra. A live bird shoot took place Wednes day between John Brady and Charley Brook on one side and Jess Brook and a Mr. Jenkins from Neiigb, on the other. The match was for 24 birds a side. Charley Brook and Brady killed 16. While Jess Brook and Jenkins killed 17. Clark Guy the victim of the lata un pleasantness that occurred south of Atkinson a couple of weeks ago. Is slowly improving and the nhances am now in his favor to fully recover. Dr. Blakburn has charge of hia case still. The unfortunate man has bad good care, been kept perfectly quiet, and no one has been allowed to disturb him or in way excite him._ Stuart Ledger: Tho people of Stuart waa sadly shock ed Saturday morning when it was re ported around town than Bert Spencer had been run 07er and killed by a freight train at Howells, the night be fore. Bert was formerly a resident of this place, and was known and liked by all. Since leaving Stuart about two years ago he has been breaking on an Elkborn freight and it was while attend ing to bis duties in this line that he met bis death. In coupling on the air after haviDg made the coupling between two freight cars, he was in some manner thrown under the oars. The accident was not noticed by the rest of the train men until several cars bad passed over him and he was found under the piolt of the engine; an unrecognizable mass of mangled flesh and bones. Deceased was a member of the A. O. U. W. lodge of this place and carried a policy for $2,000 payable to bis father and mother who live in Kansss. Kwlng Advocate : M. F. Harrington and J.C. Morrow, ex-county superintendent, were in town Wednesday, and from what we can learn on the side, a bank at this place in the immediate future, is a certainty. A bank managed by such men as the above mentioned would certainly gain the con fidence of all, and would proye a great benefit to our thriving little city, as well as to those in connection with the enter prise. Whosoever has suffered from piles knows how painful and troublesome they are. Tablers Buckeye Pile Ointment is guaranteed to cure piles. Price 50 cents in bottles. Tabes, 75 cents. P. O. Cor* rigan. _ SPECIAL SALE OF SKIRTSJ WAISTS For two weeks only, ending February 8, we will offer the remainder of onr stock of golf skirts at 83fr per cent die* count ; balance of our Block of skirts 39 per cent.; all flannel and silk waists and dressing sacks at 25 per cent. A splendid chance to buy a good skirt below the wholesale price. 80-9 J. P. Mann.