The Frontier.
VOLUME xm. O’NEILL. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1904. NUMBER 28.
FARM HOUSEIS BURNED
Peter Clausen Meets With Loss From
Mysterious Fire.
COUNTY AND COUNTRY PROSPER
The Independent’s Attention Called
to Some Facts by a Reader of
^ The Frontier.
PeterClausen, living 10 miles north
west of O’Neill, met with a heavy loss
by fire on last Thursday evening,
when his house and all of its contents
went up in smoke.
Tiie origin of the fire is a mystery
to Mr. Clausen. The family were in
the house at the time, Mrs. Clausen
. cooking supper and Mr Clausen being
l seated in another room reading. At
the complaint of his wife that the
stove was smoking Mr. Clausen went
to the kitchen where she was cooking
supper to investigate when lie dis
covered smoke comming up through
the floor from the cellar. The door
to the cedar was outside and he rush
ed out and opened the door at once
and was nearly sufficated with a cloud
of smoke rolling out. There was no
show to save the place as the fire had
too much of a start, when discovered.
How the fire got started in the cel
lar they could not tell. It soon had
the building, a comfortable farm
house, burned to the ground. The
loss was partly covered by insurance.
We understand Mr. Clausen has be
gun the erection of another house on
his place.
Evidence of Prosperity.
Your local cotemporary is much
agitated because of the lack of pros
perity. If he will ride ten miles north
of O’Neill, taking the road running
directly nortli from the cemetery and
return by the road one mile west, he
will find that new barns have been
erected upon a majority of the farms
f he will pass in this twenty-one mile
ride. The permanent, substantial
improvements upon the farms in Holt
county during the last six months,
undoubtedly exceed the.improvements
made during the four years prior to
the McKinley administration. This
is one of the best tests of prosperity
and proves that we are passing
through a period of unusual financial
progress. It may be that the mortg
ages placed upon farms in this county
are as great as seven years ago, but
is because now farmers have no
difficulty in securing money upon Holt
county land, while eight years ago it’s
value was so problematical and finan
cial conditions so uncertain that a
new loan could not be secured and if
a loan became due, it must be paid or
the security forfeited.
Another occasion of complaint with
the Independant is that the cotton
mills of New England have reduced
the wages of their employees. Gander
should lead him to explain that during
the last few years, cotton manufactur
ing has grown up in the South, where
; the cotton is raised, and as there
wages have always been much lower
than in New England, and the
expense of living much less, it is
doubtful if all the New England
cotton factories, will not have to run
upon a lower scale of wages or be con
verted into other lines of business.
The recent progress of the South in
manufacturing involves a readjust
ment in New England, in no way re
lated to national finance or political
parties. __***
Court Dates.
Judge Harrington furnishes us a
card with the following arrangement
for court in the Fifteenth district for
1904:
Sioux—March. 21, jury 21; Septem
ber 26, jury 26.
Box Butte—April 18, jury 19; Octo
ber 10, jury 11.
Dawes—April 11, jury 12; Novem
ber 28, jury 29.
Sheridan—March 28, jury 29; Nov
ember 14, jury 15.
Holt—March 21, jury 22; November
14, jury 15.
Boyd—April 4, jury o; September 19,
jury 20.
ltock—March 14, jury 14; October 3,
jury 3.
Brown—April 18, jury 18; October
17, jury 17.
Cherry—May 16, jury 17; December
\ _ Paha—May 9, jury 9; Septem
ber 12, jury 12.
Half Rates to Portland, Oregon, and
Return,
Via the Nortli-Western Line. Ex
cursion tickets will be sold Jan. 6 to 9,
inclusive, with very favorable return
limits, on account of convention of
National Live Stock Association.
Apply to Agents Chicago & North
Western R’y
, Attorney Dickson went to Niobrara :
Monday on legal business.
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on the various lines I handle. A large selection in the follow
ing lines: Ladies tailor suits, cloaks, skirts and mackintoshes,
misses’ cloaks, suits, skirts and mackintoshes; night robes for
men, women and children; men’s clothing and overcoats, boy’s
suits and overcoats, 25 fur coats odd pants, all lines of under
wear, gloves mittens, caps, sheepskin lined duck coats, blanket
lined coats, trunks and valises; entire stock of rubber shoes,
complete with all sizes; large stock of men’s, boys’, women’s
and children’s shoes must be sold; outting cloths, calicos, dress
goods, fascinators, Shetland floss, Germantown yarns, table
linens, napkins, towels and toweling, all dress gloves and tok
ens, flannel lined shirt waists, bed spreads, lace curtains,
tapestry, portiers, table covers, pillow shams, commode scarfs
and all of our house furnishings; all ladies’ and children’s
furs at one-half off; dressing saques.
NATIONAL BANKS
old Their Annual Meetings and
Elect Officers and Directors.
Little Changes.
At a meeting of the stockholders of
the O’Neill National batik on Tues
day the following directors were elect
ed: M. Dowling, II. P Dowling,
T. H. Fowler, T. B Purcell and
J. F. O’Donnell. At the meeting
B5,000 was carried to the surplus fund,
Bl,500 to undivided profits. The close
.if the year found the bank in excel
lent condition and everything satis
factory to the stockholders, a most
encouraging growth in business being
the record since the institution was
established some three years ago. No
change is reported in the banks
management. M. andJH. P. Dowlingof
North Bend were present at the
meeting.
The First National bank held its
wnual election of officers on Tuesday,
re-electing the old officers and direc
tors. The First National is one of
the solid financial institutions of the
state and is always well manned to
care for its large business.
Game Law Is Valid.
A Lincoln telegram says: “The
game laws of Nebraska are valid and
game wardens may contiscate the guns
of illict hunters. In the appeal of D
B. McMahon of Boone county the su
preme court takes til is view of the mat
ter. In company with \V. E. Ilarvey
and P. E. McKillip, McMahon was ar
rested on charge of having more than
the legal number of prairie chickens
in ins possession. Arms of t lie party
were confiscated and an appeal was
taken by the defendants, attacking
the validity of the law. The court
affirms the decision of the lower court
and sustains the whole act.”
The Best He Ever Husked.
A late issue of the Orange Judd
Farmer, the leading agricultural
publication of America, contained
this Battering item:
“A gentleman who has owned farms
in Michigan and Kansas and for 'M
years lived in Illinois and Iowa, said
the corn he had husked this year in
Holt county was the best lie had ever
husked in his life.”
Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenes have
been issued by the county judge:
Frank J. Schmeisser of Ewing and
Cora M. Edwards of Burt county, Ne
braska.
John Dlugosh and Mary Kuebel,
both of Stuart.
Daniel Kearney and Bertha Ander
son, both of Inman.
M. T. Sanders and J. L Fisher, both
of Ewing, had tusiuess in town Sat
urday.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Dr. Mullen was up from Creighton
aver Sunday.
O. W. Baker visited relatives at
Elgin last week.
E. E. Adams of Chambers was in
the city yesterday.
County attorney Mullen had busi
ness at Ewing Tuesday.
Tom Campbell and Dr. Douglas of
Atkinson were in the city Sunday.
Supervisor Grimes had bridge busi
ness in the Inman country Monday.
I have a car of fresh buckwheat
flour that I am selling at cost.—S. F.
McNichols. 20-tf
John Donlin, sr., departed yester
day over the Northwestern for a visit
at Pittsburg, Pa
A broken pipe in the water main at
t he Laviollette corner is being replac
ed with new pipes.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. O’Donnell
are the parents of a young daughter,
born Sunday night.
Miss Susie Gillespie went to Omaha
Monday for a visit with her sister,
Mrs. II. O. Jackson.
Earl Corbett, son of Dr. Corbett, is
in the city, at the home of his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coykendall.
Miss Nellie Skirving went to Stuart
Monday evening, having accepted a
position with the Kiotter company.
A. W. Scattergood of Ainsworth
and A. M. Morrisey of Valentine were
two legal lights in O’Neill Sunday.
William Morrow, Charles Foltz, W.
L. Kloke and P. J. Handley were a
party from Spencer in town Saturday.
John Hubby was in from the Black
bird country Wednesday and called,
renewing his subscriptisn to January
1, 1905.
Frank Moore, of Atkinson, was in
the city Wednesday and made this
ollice a short call, renewing his sub
scription to the “old reliable.”
I have started a bakery and can
furnish you with bread,pies and cakes,
home made; call and sue me, three
doors north of P. O.—G. C. Hat
field. 28tf
Spencer Advocate: G. A. Steele
and wife were over from O’Neill .Mon
day. Mr. Steele is working up a
scheme of a township map for Boyd
zounty.
Henry Howard of Page, one of the
retiring members of the board of
supervisors, has been appointed by
the board as janitor at the court
house to succeed E. Kline.
Agent West of the Great Northern
says a new grain freight schedule to
Minneapolis goes into effect over ills
line on tile loth. Wheat lias been
lowered from 21 cents to 22 cents, oats,
barley and corn from 20 cents to 19
cents. He also says he secured a re
duction of 00 cents on the ton on the
lay rate to Duluth, which took effect
January 5.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Garrigan of Sioux
[lit_y will deliver a lecture in St
Patrick’s church Sunday evening,
January, 17. Subject: “Ideals in
Education.” Admission free.
Tlie state university at Lincoln
innounces it will'conduct classes for
the benelit of farmers, giving instruc
tion in judging corn and life stock,
from January 22 to February 1.
A minstrel show hasen’t been in
to.vn for a long time, but a colored
company presenting this brand of
amusement is billed for Friday
night of this week at the operahouse.
The Alabama Ministerals the 15th
at the opera-house have one of the
tinest concert bands that ever toured
this state. They will be heard in a
free street concert at O’Neill on Fri
day, January 15.
Clerk of the Court Harmon has been
instructed by the presiding judge to
notify the twenty jurors, to be present
in court the morning of the 20th.
Court convenes the 19th and it was
understood that the jury would be
called that day.
Taken up at my place one half mile
north and two miles west of O’Neill
on or about Dec 28, one red cow with
white spots on forehead; white spots
on each flank. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying ex
pense. 29-2 G. F. Cole.
The bald heads should take note of
this item: A learned egyptologist has
just found a remedy for baldness in
scribed in an Egyptain papyrus. It
was used by the mother of KingChata,
the second sovereign of the first
dynasty, 4000 B. C. Here is the recipe:
A mixture of dogs’ paws, dates and
asses’ hoofs, ground up and cooked in
oil. The head is to be rubbed vigor
ously with the preparation.
The republican state central com
mittee lias been called to meet next
Wednesday at 2 o’clock p. m., in the
committee rooms at Lincoln, for the
purpose of arranging for the state
convention, or conventions, if it
should appear desirable that two
should be held. There still is a
great deal of discussion of this
matter and the committee will settle
It only after giving Lite question care-1
ful study.
M. F. Harrington has begun suit in
county court against Michael I’.
Jordan and the Northwestern railroad
company for $500, fees alleged to be
:lue. Jordan was injured on the rail
road and employed Mr. Harrington to
prosecute liis case against the railroad
company. Settlement was made out
Of court between Jordon ahd the rail
road company, the former it is alleged,
claming that he was paid $1,500, and
the latter saying they paid him $2,100.
Mr. Harrington brings suit against
both parties for his fees.
THE MARKETS
Heavy Receipts at South Omaha and
Chicago Cause a Slump in
Cattle Prices.
South Omaha, Jan.—Special market
letter from Nye & Buchanan Co., live
stock commission merchants.—HeavV
receipts lie re and unusually heavy in
Chicago broke the market Monday 15
cents to 25 cents. Tuesday the run
was heavy again but prices held about
steady. Wednesday with a moderate
run there was a little reaction for the
better which shows a healthy condi
tion of the market.
We quote good corn-fed, $4.00 to
$5 20; fair short-fed, $4 to $4.50; choice
feeders, $3 50 to $3.75; yearling steers,
choice, $3.60 to $3.75; others, $3.40 io
$3.00. Common-cows, $2.50 to $3.25;
good fat cows and heifers, $3.50 to
■$3.75; choice, $4; stock heifers, $2.60
to $2.75; canners, $1.50 to $2.50; milkers
and springers, $20 to $35. Steer stock
calves, $3.75 to $4.i0 heifers, $1.00 less;
veal, $4.50 to $5.50; bulls $2.65 to $3.76.
Sheep market strong. Killers:
Lambs, $5.25 to $5.85; yearlings, $4.50
to $5.00; wethers, $4 40 to $4.60: ewes,
$3.25 to $4.00. Practically on feeders
in the market.
Ilog market stronger again. Range
$4.45 to $4.80.
Minor Mention.
Dr. Corbett will be in his dental
office and gallery from the 23d to 30th
of each month. 17-tf
The Frontier understands that John
Carton lias sold his farm north of
O’Neill and expects to take up his
residence in town.
Mike Keefe was a pleasant caller
Thursday last, renewing for The Fron
tier. Mr. Keefe had been down from
Atkinson attending the supervisor
session and just completes four years
valuable service to tiie county as a
member of the board. He retires
from that body and is succeded by
Henry Keuting.
Sheriff Hall was at Lincoln Monday
as one of the pall bearers at tlie
funeral of Col. Vifquain, whose re
mains were buried that day amid
funeral and military pomp. Col.
Vifquain was one of the leading mili
tary men of Nebraska and held ii:
high esteem all over the state. Aftei
the retirment of Mr. Bryan from thr
command of the jThird Nebraska
regiment during the Spanish-Ameri
can war, Col. Vifquian took command
It was this regiment with wliicl
Charlie Hall’s company was connected
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Back Number Wanted.
The publisher wants one copy ol
The Frontier of the issue of May 3.
1000. It is needed to complete oui
tile of that year and is wanted very
much.
TALK EITENTION AGAIN
Committee of Sioux Cityians Confer
With Mr. Hill.
RAILROAD STORY FROM ST. PAUL
Rumors Revived of Great Northern
Extending O’Neill Line to Con
nect With Burlington.
St. Paul Dispatch: That the Great
Northern intends to strengthen Its
position in Nebraska by adding new
connection with the Burlington at
certain points, and also getting an
outlet to Denver, is evident from
many indications.
The latest Indications is a conference
held today between a committee of
citizens from Sioux City and Presi
dent Hill, General Manager F. E.
ward and General Freight Agent Fred
Rogersof Willmar&Sioux Falls. The
Sioux City committee consisted of G.
D. Perkins, C. A. Knapp, John Hor
nick, Matt Flinn and O. J. Moore.
The committee met Mr. Hill and
Ward at the Great Northern building.
None of the members would give any
information for publication.
It is understood that the proposed
extension of the O’Neill line, from
O’Neill southwesterly to a connection
with the Burlington at Brewster,
Neb., is under contemplation. Louis
W. Hill, assistant to the president,
and Mr. Ward, general manager, re
cently drovp over this district.
The Dispatch, from another source,
gleaned the following respecting the
visltof the Sioux City men:
“They have come at the wish of
James J. Hill. They do not know ex
actly why Hill wants to see them, but
know that it is in connection with |
plans for development of the Great
Northern in their section. The Great
Northern lease of the Union Terminal
property expires March 1. This is the
only possible terminal at Sioux City,
and it has been expected Mr. Hill
would attempt to buy the property,
being held at about two milUom In *
connection with the expected Burling
ton connection from Ashland, Neb.,
to Sioux City and possible extension
of the O’Neill short line, owne3 by
the Great Northern, to Burlington
and M issouri or Denver connection, it
would be of great advantage to the
Great Northern to own these terml
nals, and may have something with
building the connection. ”
Advertised Letters.
The following letters remain uncall
ed for In the O’Neill postoiflce for the
week ending January 9, 1904:
Frank Day, Henry Burt, Alfred m
Smith, (2) Theodore Traver, Rev. T.
J. Hanaran, Howard Johnson, S. L.
Tetley, J. J. Griffin, Frank Fleming,
Mrs. Lydia Haener, Amos J. Lane,
G. A. Hall, Mat F. Klrren, Michael
Nemor, Willie C. Nelson, Mrs. L. J.
Speer, Mrs. Nellie Smith, Chas Cole,
S. D. Woods, Geo Manning, M. J.
Moran, T. J. Deskell.
POSTAL CARDS.
John B. Tetus, Miss Catherine
Coughlin, Elmer Smith, W. 0. Nelson,
(4).
In calling for the above please say
“advertised.” If not called for in two
weeks will be sent to dead letter office.
D. II. Cronin, Postmaster. j
Important Notice.
Office of County Treasurer, O’Neill,
Nebraska, December 30, 1903.—To
Whom It May Concern: All delin
quent personal taxes for 1903 and all
prior years must oe collected by dis
tress after the 1st day of February,
1904. Under the provisions of the
new revenue law, I have no discre
tion. Distress warrants must issue
unless poverty affidavits are filed.
Please look over your receipts and see
that all your personal taxes for 1903
and all prior years have been paid. If
in doubt write the office. Prompt
payment will save costs.
27-4 D. J. Cronin, County Treasurer.
GrasB Land To Lease.
I have in fee simple, unencumber
ed, the following described lands in
Halt county to lease for grass the
present year:—
Sec. Town Range Acres
NWi_10 30 10 160
SWof SWi .. .30 31 10 40
Si Of NWi....l4 27 10 80
SWi....12 27 10 160
SWi.... 34 28 10 160
NWi — 30 28 12 160
1 will be pleased to correspond with
any one desiring such leases.
F. M. Bookwalter, Springfield, Ohio.
29-2
Excursion Tickets to Fremont, Neb.
Via the North-Western Line, will
be sold on January 18,19 and 20, lim
ited to return until January 22, in
clusive, on account of Nebraska
Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Annual Convention. Apply to Agents
Chicago & North-Western railway.
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