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Y T he Frontier PUBLISHED BY THE FRONTIER PRINTiNS CO. SUBSCRIPTION. SI.SO PKR ANNUM. D. H. CRONIN KDITOR AND MANAGER. 1 VOLUME XXL O’NEILL. HOLT COUNTY. NEBRASKA, MAY 30, 190L NUMBER 48. LOCAL MATTERS AS NAILEDON THE RON Little Things of General In tersts People Like to Read About. YOUR NAME IN PRINT Movements, Accidents, Fortunes and Misfortunes of You and Y'our Neighbor Made Public. Be sure to see the Great Majestic Range. J. T. Walker of Page was in the city Monday. John Skirving had business in Stuart Thursday. Have you read Brennan advertisement in this paper? A son was born Thursday last to Mr. «nd Mrs. Sam Berge. Charley Hamilton of Stuart was in town Wednesday. For i hat tired feeling Gold Medal coffee at J. P. Gallagher. Andy Gallagher was up from Laurel last Friday and Saturday. (Hot biscuts and delicious coffee served free this week at Brennan. For Hard Drinkers Gold Medal coffee quites the nerves—At J. P. Gallagher’s “ Ed Alberts went to Oakdale Tuesday to play third base for the Stuart ball team. ,. John Grutsch of Slocum was in town Monday and paid The Frontier a short dfr call. Fred Swingley, cashier of Gallagher & Co’s bank at Atkinson, was in the city ^ Friday. When in doubt, always order Gold Medal coffee—It is the best at J. P. ■Gallagher. Don’t fail to see the Great Majestic Range bake biscuits in three minutes all this week at Brennan’s. R. R. Dickson and J. B. Mellor took an early drive toAtkinson Sunday morn ing to attend to pressing business. After you see the Majestic Range at Brennan you’ll wonder how you have managed to get along without one. “The best is always the cheapest.’ The Majestic Range is best, and we want you to come in and let us tell you why. The school board meets June 1 for the purpose of electing teachers. Applica tions must be accompanied by certifi cates. We waul you and your friend to come in any day this week and see the Great Majestic Range bake biscuits iu three minutes—Brennan. The Stuart ball team passed through the city Tuesday en route to Oakdale where they played a losing game of 5 to 10. S. H. Trussed was up from Ewing Wednesday, called and advanced bis subscription account to the latter part of 1901. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Luce are enjoying a visit from a nephew and neice of Mrs. Luce, who arrived in the city Tuesday evening from Milwaukee. I will be in O’Neill every Friday and Saturday with my draft stallion and Spanish jack, at Mellor & Quilty’s barn—J. H. McAllister. 47—tf The Odd Fellows memorial day will be observed on Sunday, June 16, when the grand master wid deliver an address at the Methodist church in the after noon. J. A. Coperthwaite. the O’Neill slock buyer, is an auctioneer of several years experience and wid cry sales in Holt and adjoining counties. See or write him ut O’Neill. Remember, a set of the best cooking utensils, made of copper, steel and enamel, worth $7.50, given away abso lutly free with every Majestic Range sold this week at Breunau. An incipient lire at Hotel Evans call ed the Are deparment out Tuesday even ing. The alarm was greater than the tire Ths the flames were extinguished before bells and whistles ceased sound ing- _ TAKEN UP—On my place 10 miles north and four miles east of O’Neill, on Wednesday, May 8, 1901, one dark bay horse about 8 years old; weight about ;>00; star in torehead. Owner may have same by proving property and paying expenses.—Charles Berger. 46-2 I Do you use Gold Medal coffee? If not—Why not? At J. P, Gallagher’s. Dan Davis is laying the foundation for a residense to be erected on Fourth street east of the Messner house now in course of construction. Oh, no, O’Neil! is not booming—just growing. Judge M. P. Kinkaid departed the first of the week on a combined business and pleasure trip to Alaska. The judge has some important legal matters to look nfter in that territory and will he away for several weeks. Mrs. Lapham and Edwards have opened a restaurant in the building two doors south of the post office. Warm meals served at all hours. Home made bread, cakes and cookies on hand. Orders taken for baking. The waterworks system is undergoing some overhauling and additions. The standpipe has been cleaned and the main that extended to the chicory factory has been taken up and laid on Everrett street east from Pfund’s corner. The following Nebraska people registered at the Evans since Monday: C. Xiilion, Wakefield; A. W. Scatter good, Ainsworth; G. H. Mason, Cbadron ; W. I. Austin, Oakdale; L W. Cobb, Pender; Pearl Hay, Cbadron; Mrs. Jack, Atkinson. __ The following people from out of the state were among those registered at the Evaus tbis week: E. K. K. Allen, Pittsburg, Pa.; 1. J. Shook, San Fran cisco; C. G. Stagmon, New York; F. M. Alden, Cleveland, 0.;G. W. Kellogg, Leadville, Col. The fall in temperature following the soaking rains last Wednesday and Thursday brought heavy frosts in the lowlands and a milder touch in the highlands. Along the Eagle creek vegetation was blackened by the frost for the second time this spring. Governor Lee of South Dakota is in the city today on a deal for the purchase of a ranch comprising the old Potter place and a large tract adjoining it. Governor Lee intends to fit up the place with buildings and stock and operate an extensive cattle industry. Norfolk Daily News: G. T. Sprecher local manager for the Nebraska Telephone company, was at O’Neill last week, negotiations fora toll line into that city. The negotiations arc still pending, but it is probable that the telephone line will be extended to that town before the summer is over. A banquet was tendered the graduat ing class at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brennan last Friday evening, after the commencement exercises. Those present beside the class were Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Golden, Mr. Sbeenan and Mr. A. F. Mullen. An eluborate supper wassperad and the occasion was made a very pleasant affair for those invited. For Sale or Exchange—I have twenty two head of mares with colls by their sides, from three to seven years old that I will sell or trade for good marketable jeldings. These mares are welt bred and will weigh 1100 or 1200 each. Also one heavy draught team weight 2800. Any person desiring any class of horses call on me. F. M. Harrison 44-tf Matt Quinn of Air.sworth was inquir ing in county court Monday for a stray couple, of whom his sister was one. He said they had headed toward O’Neill on maliimony intent and he objected to his sister becining the wife of her choice, but could produce no lagal reason to prevent the same from transpiring as both parties were of lawful age and were within the other necessary statu tory requirements. The expected couple did not show up in Holt county’s court and if they were married at all it was elsewhere._ Lieutenant Graham L. Johnson of the Eleventh United States infantry was in town yesterday. He is in the general recruiting service for the army and was here for the purpose of enlisting men for army service. I'lie tact that it was not generally known that u recruiting officer was to visit this territory and that the town was somewhat unset over the smallpox scare, Lieutenant Johnson found the recruiting outlook not very promising and went from here to Plain view. The lieutenant was accompanied by a corporal of the Sixth cavalry. Capt Dillon started for Sioux City Friday morning and Mr. Sheenau left Saturday morning. They expect to re main in Sioux City until Monday when they start for home. Both gentlemen were facinated with the beauties and granduers of O’Neill and Holt county and the hospitality of her citizens. Mr Sheenan will issue a western edition of his paper, the Hibernian, in w hich he will set before the people the advan tages of this portion of the state. This will, no doubt be of vast benefit to us and result in bunging many settlers to the county. A SMALLPOX FRIGHT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD One Case Not Far From Town and People Taking Precaution. INSTITUTE AND PICNIC People of South Fork Country Hold Meeting: at Chambers on 18th of June. The report of smallpox al O’Neill has undoubtedly spread like a prairie Are in October, and perhaps been magnified, ten, twenty ora hundred fold. Jack O’Donnell, who until taken sick has been helping in the spring branding at the old McClure ranch south of O’Neill, found out the first of the week that he had smallpox hanging arotind him and is now under the care of a physician in a lonesome place some three or four miies southwest of town. There is, therefore, no case of smallpox in O’Neill' However, the O'Donnell family and home, among whom and where Jack had been before taken sick, is under quarantine as a matter of precaution. While there is no case in the city and no special danger apprehended, it has been deemed a wise and proper thing on the part of the authorities to not allow public gatherings at present, and there fore the decoration day services for to day will be supended, churches through out the city will be closed the coming Sunday and the opera- house closed and shows or theaters not allowed.Taking the matter in hand promptly and vigorously will prevent any spread of this terror to men and while the only case we know anything about is several miles away from town its a good idea to let it get no closer. The people themselves ap parently are taking the proper precau tion. The doctors have been kept busy vaccinating and the public arm is pretty thoroughly scarred. As to the impor tance of this preventitive we have these words from the latest edition of William Gilman Thompson’s Practice of Medi cine: “Statistics based upon n study of 15,000 deaths from smallpox show that among unvaccinated persons the death rate is 35 per cent, whereas among those having one vaccinative scar it is 7.73 per cent; with two scars it is 4.7 per cent; with three scars it is 1.95 per cent, and with four or more soars it is only 0.65 per cent. Such data emphasize the im portance of re-vaccination.” Arrangements have been made for a farmer’s institute and picnic at Cham bers on June 18. A very interesting program has been prepared, consisting of the dicsussion of subjects of interest to the farming community. Dr. Peters and Mr. Stilson, who at tended the county institute, and Mr. Husisett of the state university, will be present. It will be an all day meeting beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning. In the evening Mr. Stilson will give a stereopticon lecture, showing pictures of the university, its grounds, stock, crops,etc.; and many other tilings of interest. (j. A. Marshall, president ot me state horticultural society, and who raised the prize-winning apples at the Paiie exposi tion, is also expected to be present and give a talk on fruit growing. Instrumental and vocal musiu will enliven the program. Everybody, ladies especially, invited to attend. S. H. Trussed. Committemnn. O NEILL SHAMROCK. A 10c cigar for a nickel, made exclus ively for O'Neill connoiseurs—little but tine as silk. Try them at— T. J. Hurley Dewey Hotel The Derby J. P. Mann Win. Laviollette J. P, Gallagher Gilligan <fc Stout Ogden House Hotel Evans John J. Harrington J. Bentley Laphatn & Edwards 48-tf Restaurant. W illiam O’Connor and A. A. Stanton are erecting a building 21x32 on the lot next to the saloon building. They expect to have their office in the new part. In the rear of the new building they will build a bowling alley which will be run by Ben Howlo who recently came to O'Neill from Laurel. Bowling is said to be splendid exercise and there is no question but that the alley will do a rushing business. The annual Children s Day meeting at Carroll's, gorve four miles west of Amelia, will be held this year on Sun day, June 16th. All neighboring Sun day schools are preparing programs and profitable da) 's service Is expected. A collection will be taken for the Sunday school work in that section. Everybody is cordially invited ORDIANCE NO. 88. An ordinance for the purpose of raising revenue for the nse and support and benefit of the volunteer Fire company of the City of O’Neill, Neb., by levy ing and collecting a special license tax on Fire Insurance companies doing business in said City of O’Neill, Neb. Be it Ordained by the Mayor and the Councilmcn of the City of O’Neill. Holt county, Nebraska: Sec, 1-Each fire insurance company or association or each agent of any fire insurance company, which shall do busi ness, have an agent or maintain an office in said city ot O'Neill, who shall effect any insurance, or issue any in surance policy, or collect any premium as a fire insurance company or associa tion, either as agent or attorney of or for any fire insurance company or asso ciation, shall pay a license of $5 per annum for each company annually in advance; and any insurance company who shall issue any policy of insurance upon any property within the corporate limits of the city of O’Neill, Neb., Bliail be within the meaning and intent of this ordinance. Sec. 2—The special license tax herein provided for Bhnll be paid to the city treasurer and his receipt taken therefore, which receipt shall he filed with the city clerk, who shall thereupon issue bis license to the person to whom such re ceipt is given, for the petiod mentioned in such receipt Sec. 3—All persons violating any of of the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof be fined not less than $1, nor more than 810, with costs of prosecution, for each offense, and in de fault of payment thereof shall be con fined in the city jail until such tine and costs are paid, and moreover be liable to a civil action for the amount of such a lioense fee. Sec..4—All ordinances and parts of ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec.3—This ordinance shall go into effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication according to law. Ed F. Gallagher, Mayor. J. F. Gallaghfer, Clerk. Best that Ever Happened, Gold Medal coffe'j at J. P. Gallagher’s Miss Martha Cress is visitiug relative at Valentine. No Breakfast is complete without a cup of Gold Medal coffee, at Gallagher's. Not how cheap but how good. Gold Medal coffee at J. P. Gallagher. Houses are going up so fast iu O’Neill these days that it is impossible to keep track of the new ones. Mrs. E. L. Myers of Newport and Mrs. Tillotsou ef Erie, Pa., are visiting with Mrs. R. H. Jenness today. Editor Coombes, of Spencer, was in O'Neill this morning on bis way to Oakdale to attend memorial exercises. Mrs. J. F. Pfunder and daughter came up from Norfork Tuesday evening to attend memorial day exercises in this nil v. Bob Hunt left for Seward, Neb., Inst Sunday morning where be has accepted a position in a drug store. Harry Dowling came up from North Bend Tuesday evening and has charge of the O’Neill National during the absense of chashier O’Donnell. Washington dispatches in last night daily papers announce the appointment of Josiah Coombes as postmaster at Spencer, vice C. E. Mofflt removed. Josiah is editor of the Spencer Advocate and The Frontier tenders him its con gratulations. J. VV. Scholl of Brueniug, Fillmore county, accompanied by George Iiin hart, who lives eight miles northeast of town, called at this office today. Mr. Shull is looking over the country with n view to locating and is well satisfied with the country. He says crops are as far advanced here as in his section while grass is far ahead. “What is that building going up accross the street?” asked an O’Neill lady of one of O’Neill’s best informed young men the other morning. “Why, that is a bowling alley,” promptly responded the young man. “Bowling alley,” exclaimed the indignant lady, “Why haven’t they got enough bowling places in town now ”? Miss Blanch Adams was called to Clearwater Wednesday afternoon to the the bedside of her brother, Homer, whose life is fast ebbing away with that dread disease, consumption. Ernest Adams, cousin of Homer, left for Clear water this morning. Homer lived in O’Neill for many yea's and when here was ta sturdy youth, the embodiment of strength and health and his many friends in O’Neill and Holt countv will | regret to hear of his dangerous illness. GARDIARSHIP CASE IN COUNTY COURT Mother and Uncle of 9-Year James Gray Both Want Care of Boy. IT MAY BE APPEALED Court Holds in Favor of the Undo and Refuses to Alter His Appointment. The attention of the county court was occupied Inst Saturday with a guardian ship case from the north part of the county. A contention lias arisen among the relatives of James Leroy Gray, nine vcar-old son of Janus Gray, deceased, of Badger, as to the guardianship of the child. James Grav is the man found dead at Badger three or four weeks ago. Some property was left by him which falls to the child and to provide a guard ian and also an administrator, the matter was called on by County Judge Seiah last Saturday. Last week George D. Gray, brother of deceased and uncle of the minor son, went before the county court and asked that he he appointed guardian. The court lean ed upon investigation that the mother of the child was living. Tho mother is the natural and lawful guard ian of the child, but the uncle claimed that she was not a fit person for guard ian and made such e showing in court. The uncle was appointed guardian and a few days later the mother came into court and asked if an appointment had been made. She was displeased upon learning of the uncle’s appointment and commenced action to light the proceed ing. The child’s mother's uame is Mrs. Ella M. McMillian and she resides at Butte, Boyd county. She had been divorced from James Gray, deceased, and re-married and it was claimed by the uncle that she had abondoned the child. Both parties were given a hearing on Satuidav. Mrs. McMillian had employ ed attorney Searls of Atkinson and Dave Harrington of Butte and George D. Grav had secured the services of A. F. Mullen. The uncle sustained his con tentions and the court refused to alter the appointment. Attorney Soattergood of Ainsworth was in the city Tuesday in the interests of Mrs. MeMillinn and said the case would probably be appealed. Complaint of assault and battery has been died in county court against George McLeod by Matt Mcehale. De fendant waived examination and was bound over to the district court. All this week at Brennan’s. Msjetic Cooking Exhibition You are invited. To Dress Rabbit-Skins. To dress rahh't skins try this plan: Take one heaping tablespoonful each, of salt and alum, mix and rub on the flesh side of the skin, fold this side together, roll tightly and let remain for two days. Then with a knife blade you can scrape off all greasy particles, leaving the skin clean and soft Notice. Notice is hereby given that all persons are hereby prohibited from allowing their dogs to trespass npon the following described premise: The E$of the W4 and the west half of the SEi of section 33 township 29 range 11, west in Holt county Nebraska. This has been made necessary on account of dogs killing my sheep and hogs, seven head haveing been killed ‘.he past week, and owners allowing their-.logs to trespass hereafter will be held for damages. 47 3 Michael Gallagher. Fragments or Will Put Together. Teaning up a will is supposed to re voke it, but a Brooklyn woman after tearing up her will plaeed the shreds in an envelope on which she wrote. “This will is all here.” The fragments were pasted together and the will was probated in regular form. Most of the court-house officers and employes are enjoying their holiday along the hanks of the Elkhorn chas ing frogs for bait and trying to hook bull-l.eads, cat tish or pickerai, or snare suckers. Ed. Grady and C. C. Millard left Mon day night for Kerstone, S I)., to deve lop their mining property which is near the above town. The boys spent last summer seeking the elusive ‘‘yellow bog” and the prospects were sufficient tor them to go back and try it another whirl. The Frontier with their many O'Neill friends hope their fondesl dreames of lucky strikes may be realiz ed. By means of the latest Improved Articulator, which Is of Such shape and movements as to correspond with the mechanism of the human Jaw, an almost perfect set of teeth can be made. By this method the teeth are so arranged that all the movements, lateral and forward, of the lower jaw are accomplished with ease, and perfoct mastication assured. l)o you need such a set? If so, oall and see mo. Satisfaction guaranteed Dr. J. W. McLERAN Dentist . . O'Neill, Neb. ORDINANCE NO. 87. .An Ordance for the Purpose of Rais ing Revenue by Levying and Col lecting a License Tax on Bow ling Alleys and Shoot ing Galleries. Be It Ordained by the Mayor and Coun cilnien of ibe City of O'Neill, Nebraska: Sec. 1.—It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of running a bowling alley, and shooting gallery, without first having paid the license tax here in after mentioned: Sec 3.—The tHx imposed under the provisions of Section 1—shall be as fol lows: For each bowling alley the sum of $50. per year, payable annually in advanoe; for each shooting gallery the sum of $30 per year payable in advance. Provided, that all license issued tinder the provision of this ordinance shall expire on Monday before tbe first Tues day in May of each year, and that no license shall he issudil for a shorter time than to the end of the current fiscal year. Sec 3.—The license tax herein pro vided for shall be paid to the City Trea surer and his receipt taken therefor, which receipt shall be filed with the city Olerk who shall thereupon issue his license to the person to whom suob reoeipt is given for the period men tioned in such receipt. Sec 4.—All persons violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof be fined not less than $ 1, nor more than $10, with costs of prosecutions for eaoh offence, and in default of payment thereof shall be confined in tbe city jail until such fine and costs are paid. Sec.5—All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec C.—This ordinance shall go into effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication according to law. Ed F. Gallagher, Mayor. James F. Gallagher, Clerk. Hardent of Hard L.uck< As a hard-luck story it would be difficult to match that of Albert G. Woodruff of Newark, who, while try ing to commit suicide by hanging him self In the Essex county jail, was pie cipltated to the stone floor by the breaking of the rope, thereby fractur i Ing the skull, from which he expired before he could put in operation any other method for killing himself. FOR SALE—'The best half section of land in Holt county. Nepraska, se i 27 29 10 and ne l-34-29-10 if taken at once; valued at $4,000; good improvements. Reasonable time" given. Address. Jennie R. Nelson, Box 70, Lead, 8. D. 44-8 _ FOR SALE—The residence property known as the Sanford Parker house. This is the finest residence locations in the city and will be sold at a bargain if taken within ten days. Call and see 40tf. S. J. Weekes. FOR SALE OR TRADE—A Bashaw stallion: good disposition and a fine roadster. Address A. B Newell. O'Neill. 46-tf E. H. Benedict has first-class Building and Loan stock for sale or can make you a loan. 46-tf Have your teeth examined by Dr. McLeran; he can save them. 42-tf Teeth or photographs at Corbett’s, 10th to 30th of each month. 39lf. Dr. McLeran, dentist, office over Corrigau's drug store. 42-tf Weingartner wants to see you at his lunch counter. 42tf. For dental work go to Dr. McLeran 42-tf