The Frontier.
VOLUME XXIV. _
O’NEILL. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1904.
_ NUMBER 39.
GOOD ROADS MEETING
O’Neill and Chambers Citizens Take
Up Work ot Bettering Highway
LIBERAL DONATIONS ARE MADE
Committee Appointed to Develop the
| {f the Plans More Thoroughly
and Arrange Particulars
Monday a representative delegation
from Chambers came to O’Neill and
that evening a meeting was held with
O’Neill citizens for presenting in a
public way the plan of the people
living over south for better means of
transportation between O’Neill and
. Chambers.
# The meeting was presided over by
O. F. Biglin and E. H. Whelan acted
as secretary. C. L.- McGowen of the
Chambers delegation presented the
plan that had been in the minds of
the Chambers people, which was to
the effect that a graded hard road be
built. Various others of the visiting
delegates spoke of the needs of such
a road and the feasibility of its con -
struction.
M. F. Harrington, R. R. Dickson,
S. J. Weekes and others of O’Neill
spoke in approbation of the enter
prise.
To start the work along volunteer
subscriptions were called for with
this result: P. J. McManus, building
two miles of the road, $50; Neil Bren
nan, one mile, $25; M. F. Harrington,
$25; R. R. Dickson, $25; Frank Camp
bell, $15; S. J. Weekes, $25; W. K.
Hodgkin, $10; Judge Harrington, $25;
D. J. Cronin, ,$25; A. F. Mullen. $15;
O. F. Biglin, $25; J. H. Peeler & Gol
den, $25; S. F. McNichols, $10.
A committee was appointed to push
the work along consisting of P. J. Mc
Manus, Neil Brennan, Frank Camp
.. bell, W. K. Hodgkin and Joe Mann of
® O’Neill; J. C. McGowen, B. J. New
land, J. D. Grimes, Dr. Norvell and
Elmer Adams of Chambers; Fred
Kiltz and J. S. Hoffman of Fairview,
J. F. Shoemaker of Grattan.
It is stated that a power grader can
be secured and opperated at a cost of
$25 per day and that from one-half to
a mile can be graded a day. There is
something like fifteen miles of the
route that will require such a machine
to put it in proper condition. Nothing
, *4 was done about equipment of the road
when completed as that is a secondary
consideration. When a solid turn
pike road stretches across the mead
ows and through the sandhills it is
believed the rolling stock will be
forthcoming.
LOCAL MATTERS. •
J. M. Flannigan was down from
Stuart Tuesday.
Rev. E. S. Muenich was down from
Atkinson Tuesday.
Don’t forget to attend the Easter
, ball at the opera-house.
The public schools close tomorrow
for one week’s Easter vacation.
O. O. Snyder was looking after busi
ness interests in Osmond Tuesday.
Mrs. H. O. Jackson of Omaha
visited relatives in the city this week.
Attorney J. B. Sheehan, of Omaha,
was in the city on legal business last
Friday.
Registered Hereford bulls and cows,
for sale. J. M. Caldwell, 4 miles north
of O’Neill. 37-f
Janitor Howard has seeded the
barren lots of the court house'yard to
tame grass.
ConKeys has about got his building,
which was recently damaged by fire,
in repair again.
Mrs. L. Smith is among friends
again at Inman after a protracted
absence at St. Johns, Ohio.
C. D. Keyes was among the Inman
ites who attended the Talbot lecture
at the court house Tuesday night.
Horses For Sale—I have several
teams of good heavy work horses for
sale. Call on or write to Ed Welton
Swan, Neb. 38-4-pd
Alex Searl, A. C. Crossman and W.
E. Scott were a party from Atkinson
at the opening of district court here
on Monday.
Dr. Trueblood was at Chambers
last week assisting Dr. Hess of that
place in an operation qp a son of Cord
Smith for necrosisr.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will hold a sale and exchange
in Bazelman building April 8. More
particulars next week.
J. J. McCarfferty will take a limit
ed number of cattle on the Honey
Creek ranch at $1.50. Plenty running
water, blue and buffalo grass. 39-2
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Purdy of Inez stop
ped in town a short time Wednesday
of last week while on their way to
Inman fora visit with Mr. Purdy’s
brother and family. Mr. and Mrs.
Purdy expect soon to change their
residence from Inez to either Atkin
son or Burwell. The Frontier hopes
they decide to remain in Holt county.
Postmaster Josiah Coombs, of Spen
cer, was in the city last Wednesday
while on his way to Alliance to attend
the congressional convention. Josiah
says Spencer is still booming.
The fish car went through O’Neill
Tuesday afternoon and twenty-two
cans of the finny tribe were put off
here to planted in the streams in the
northern part of the county.
J. C. Addison was in Thursday last
from the Minneola county, the first
time since the holidays. J. C. says
he has had the measly grip for two
months and never spent a worse
winter.
For Sale or Rent—My place one
mile east of O’Neill; farm consists of
400 acres, good hay land and good
farming land. Good improvements.
Terms reasonable.
39-1 B. O. Parker.
M. H. Elliott, of Lewis, Io., a cousin
of M. T. Elliott, was in the city with
Mose Saturday assisting him in crying
the Gielish sale. Mr. Elliott is an old
time democrat but says he expects to
cast his next vote for Theodore Roose
velt.
G. W. Smith, while on the road to
Page the other day, was seized with a
violent chill of the old fashioned ague
sorth. Grant says he shook like a
reed in the wind, but managed to
stand the racket and get back home
again alive.
Last night’s 10 o’clock Northwest
ern passenger train got through
O’Neill at 5:30 this morning. A
bridge just east caught fire yesterday
evening and it took nearly all night
to extinguish the flames and repair
the damage so trains could pass over
it.
John Maher has beep succeeded as
reporter to Judge Harrington by
Charles Scott, a brother of Judge
Westover’s reporter. The change in
Judge Harrington’s reporters comes
through a disinclination on the part
of Col. Maher to reside within the dis
trict.
I have for sale at a bargain a fine
suburban home, house of nine rooms
with wind mill,* two wells, granary,
young orchard, plenty of small fruit,
seven acres of ground, one mile from
center of town, all bottom land and
first class. If you want this see T. V.
Golden. 38-2
Friends of Miss Lena Nichols in
O’Neill will be pained to learn of her
death, which occurred at Seattle,
Wash., on Friday, March 18, as the
result of an operation for appendicitis.
Miss Nichols was a sister of Mrs. A.
B. Newell, and was in Mr. Newell’s
real estate office here before his re
moval to Washington.
D. A. Doyle will sell hand picked
Michigan beans at 5c per pound or
$2.75 per bushel. Oil caked meal, old
process, $1.90 per hundred. A full
patent flour, every sack guaranteed,
$1.20 per sack. A straight grade, $1.10
per sack. Four hundred bushels of
seed speltz for sale. Highest cash
price paid for corn. First door south
of post office. 38-2
Rev. Wm Rehbach, who has been
assistant to Rev. Father Cassidy the
past six months, left for Snyder, Neb.,
Wednesday morning, where he will
make his future home, having been
assigned to that congregation. Father
Rehback made many friends during
his residence in O’Neill who wish
success and happiness in his new
home.
U. E. Foster, who edited the Plain
view News for many years and who
has a number of friends in this city,
has been appointed postmaster at
Sedro-Woolley, Wash., in which city
he now publishes the Courier. U. E
was a rampant populist when he lived
at Plainview, but like a number of
the boys, seen the light as soon as he
reached Washington.
The Holt county delegation to the
congressinal convention left for Al
liance last Wednesday night, returing
Friday morning. The following
were the delegates from this county
who attended the convention: O. O.
Snyder, R. R. Dickson, J. A. Rice, S.
J. Weekes, G. II.Benson, Dr. Gilligan,
Dr. J. S. McDonald, D. H. Cronin, E.
S. Gilmour, J. F. Brady, John Skirv
ing, W. W. Coats and C. E. Hall.
Once in.a while a fellow gets sick
and can bear up no longer under the
daily pressure of labor. Such was The
Frontier s experience last week. The
active end of this department found
his bed more congenial to an attack
of the grip than getting out a news
paper. As printers and newspaper
men are not to be had for the asking
in O’Neill, there was a temporary
break in the preparations for last
week’s edition and a day late in pub
lication.
NEWS
from McManus’ store
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Ladies’ Tailor Suits—Blue or black chiviott, trimmed
neatly, latest style, $12.
is Scotch cheviott, light colors, highly trimmed, $i6-$i6.50
| Plain gray, better quality, $22.50.
I Blue or black etimine, swell suit, $22. |i
Twine cloth, black and blue, the latest style, $2 2.5o-$24.
J The best suit shown, made of black broadcloth, tafata silk
lining, $30.
| Separate jackets, made of shauntung pongee in champaigne
shades, $8.50 to $18.50. Same also in black.
I Special Tailored Skirts—My line of skirts is not,equal
ed in this market, first because of the quality of cloth they are
made of, second because the workmanship is better than any
other, third because of the style they display. I guarantee a
fit from $2.50 to $10.
S Ladies’ Shoes—I have just received a new line of oxfords,
I 1904 style. The Ultra shoe for ladies is not excelled by any
make that I know of. There are three points to a shoe—
comfort, style, durability. The Ultra covers these all at $3.50.
Wash Goods—My line of wash goods is complete and is
worthy of your inspection. As Easter is about at hand it is
time to have your shirt waist suit made up.
Shirt Waists—A large assortment of very swell styles;
perfect fitting garments. Inspect my line as I show a large
assortment. Prices from 50c to $4.50. t
Men’s Clothing—Now is the time to get your Easter suit;
never before have I shown such a large and well assorted
stock of men’s clothing. This season excels all others for
beautiful patterns and stylish make.
Bovs’ Clothing—A large selection; ages from 14 to 20;
it will pay you to investigate this department before you buy
as I defy competition on quality and price. |
A Seecial Line of Spring Top Coats. I show a very
swell assortment, which will keep my trade in touch with the
best dressed man they meet.
Also a line of light vests. All tastey dressers wear some
color vest different from his regular suit. I keep a well as
sorted line of these vests.
Men’s Hats—If there is any part of a man’s dress he
should be particular about it is his hat. I carry an assortment
that gives the purchaser any kind of a hat he wants.
On my return from Hotel Evans the other day I was ac
costed by a man with a good eye who said he wanted me to
explain where I got the shine. “Down at the hotel,” said I.
“Well, I thought you had on a new pair of patent leathers.”
“The ‘shiner’ is all right,” said I, “but to get a shine like that
you must have a shoe with quality, one that is built right with
the right kind of stuff in it. This shoe come from P. J. Mc
Manus’—it’s Pingree made.”
P. J. McManus
O’NEILL, NEBRASKA
Advertised Letters.
The following letters remain uncall
ed for in the O’Neill postotlice for the
week ending March 19, 1904:
Mrs. Martha Beck, Miss S. Lee
Remy, Arthur J. Trudo, W. M.
Weaver, Miss L. Adams, G. Clark, S.
P. Dean, Mrs. Emma Edwards, Mr.
Gross, John P. Gibson, Wm Grand
jeor, Ebb Jones, F. M. McMullen,
Ed Mauglian, Mrs Cynthia Moorman,
P. S. Miller, Charley Martin, A. I).
Matthew, Miss Jennie Marsh, Mr.
Vrertts, Fred Marti.
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.
Arrangements are made for a grand
Easter ball at the opera-house on Mon
day evening, April 4. The best of
music has been obtained and a good
time is assured to all.
Marriages
Judge Morgan issued a marriage
license to Mr. Henry Itoseler and Mrs.
Mary Kunns, both of O’Neill, whose
marriage occurs today.
The 17th Elias D. Brown of Page
and Mary O’Haver of Ewing were
united in marriage by the judge, de
parting at once for Oregon, where
they expect to make their home.
Round Trip Homeseekers Excursions
via Great Northern Line on March
15th, April 5th and 19 to points in
Minnesota, North Dakota, Manitoba,
Montana, Washington, etc., at one
fare plus 82.00, stopovers allowed at
intermediate points. For full in
formation apply to any Agent Great
Northern Line, or to Fred Rogers, G.
P. A., Sioux City, Iowa.
The Meligh house and barn to rent.
Inquire of Dickson & Co. 38-tf
Congressional Convention
The republican convention of the
Sixth congresisonal district met at
Alliance, Neb., and was called to
order by chairman C. II. Cornell of
Cherry. The call was read by Secre
tary John Reese of Custer. W. D.
Glffln was elected temporary chair
man and W. R. Mellor of Sherman,
secretary, which organization was
subsequently made permanent. On
motion by Walljpf Sherman a resolu
tion was unanimously carried that
the delegates elected by this conven
tion be instructed to vote for C. II.
Morrill of Lancaster for national com
mitteeman.
The committee on credentials ap
pointed was Cook of Howard, Fann
ing of Dawes, Haskell of Valley, Bas
sett of Buffalo, McFarland of Boyd.
The committee on resolutions: Brown
of Buffalo, Fries of Valley, Davis of
Lincoln, Cronin of nolt and Scatter
good of Brown.
While the committee were out the
convention was entertained by
speeches from McIntosh of Cheyenne,
Beeman of Buffalo, Aaron Wall of
Sherman, Horner of Dawson, A. G.
Fisher of ?, J. A. Douglass of
Rock, F. G. Hamer of Buffalo.
Moses P. Kfnkald was nominated
for congress by acclamation and W.
P. Miles of Cheyenne county and E. C.
Harris of Dawes were nominated as
delegates to the national convention,
and Harvey J. Ellis of Box Butte and
Thomas Wright of Custer as alter
nates. E. M. F. Lcflang of Dawson
was endorsed as delegate-at-large.
The resolutions endorsed the admin
istration of President Roosevelt and
Instruct the delegates to the national
convention to vote and work for his
renomination, endorse the candidacy
of John L. Webster for the vice presi
dency, highly commend the record of
Congressman M. P. Kinkaid, recom
mend Hon. Alpha Morgan for presi
dential elector, favor the passage of
H. R. 11273 commonly known as the
Kinkaid homestead bill, and requests
the Nebraska delegation to support
the measure.
Obituary.
Mrs. Margret Donlin died March 14
and was buried in the Catholic ceme
tery in O’Neill Saturday, March 19,
aged 72 years.
Thedeceased was born in the county
of Longford, Ireland, and from there
emigrated to Pennsylvania, where
she lived for several years before com
ing to this county, about tw enty
seven yeara ago. and continued to
live here until her death.
Of her, it can truthfully be told,
she ilived a Christian life. There
never came a sorrow so great, an addi
tion so severe, but what she could see
and attribute the same, to the won
derful working of an all wise Redeem
er, whom she learned to love and
venerate as only the truly good can
ever hope to do. Her goodness was
not confined to the narrow limits of
her home but extended wherever she
was acquinted; even across the wide
and stormy ocean to the land of her
birth to those whom she never expect
ed to see in this world, her goodness
and prayerful assistance ever went.
Her life throughout, is well worthy of
emulation by those friends and neigh
bors she leaves behind, for to know
her was to honor and respect her,
and to her imediate family she was
indeed an object of veneration and
love.
Besides her aged husband she leaves
three sons and one daughter to mourn
her sudden departure. They are
Stephen Donlin of Pittsburg, Pa.,
Thomas Donlin of Gross, Neb., John
Donlin, who resides on the farm, and
Mrs. John McCaffery of Pittsburg, Pa.
Weds Mining Man
From the Creede iCandle, published
at Creede, Colo., we take the follow
ing. The bride is a sister of Mrs.
Jacob Pfund of this city and has
numerous friends and acquaintances
here.
Wm. Orthen and Mrs. Lena Ben
selin were married at Del Norte Wed
nesday night. The event was a most
happy one and the newly married
couple returned to their home in
Creede Friday morning, a special Pull
man car being attached to the train
to convey the bridal couple and party
on their return. The contracting
parties are both long residents of the
district, popular and highly respected
by all. The bride is quite popular in
lodge circles, holding conspicuous
offices in several of the ladies’ lodges,
while William, the benedict, is an old
timer, one lof the boys, and an all
round good fellow. Mining is his pro
fession, he having followed it nearly
all his life, and is all that a wife of
even the most fastidious tastes could
desire. Success to Mr. and "Mrs. Or
then who will make Creede their
future home.
Work Horses for Sale.
Have four pairs of heavy well broke
work horses for sale on one years time.
Will pay from 55c to 65c cash for po
tatoes, according to quality.—D. A.
Doyle.
DAMAGE BY PRAIRIE FIRE
Flames, Carried by High Winds,
Sweep Vast Sections
LOSSES OF PROPERTY REPORTED
Fire Starts Near Old Slocum Postofflce
and is Carried North to the
Niobrara River
With a south wind raging like a
tempest on the deep, a prairie fire was
started Wednesday a mile southwest
of the old Slocum postofflce and car
ried north over Eagle creek to the
Niobrara river.
While all kinds of wild rumors were
rife today, definite information as to
damage done is hard to get. John
McCafferty was at his ranch fourteen
miles northwest yesterday during the
fire and reports an individual loss of
cattle sheds, hay and two cows. Mr.
McCafferty estimates the loss in the
section over which the fire swept at
$50,000.
It is reported that Ab Wilcox lost
his house and barn; that Fullers,
Johnsons, Hardings, Earnstand others
suffered loss, but how much was not
learned. But few of the reported
losses have been verified.
The fire started from a smouldering
hay stack that had been burning for
several days.
With the sudden shifting of the
wind today into the northwest clouds
of smoke were carried over O’Neill
and it was feared the fire was coming
this way. Some of the O’Neill fire
department went out In that direct
ion for several miles and the appre
hensions were quieted when they
returned and reported no danger.
A still worse fire Is reported in the
vicinity of Atkinson with a consider
able loss of property.
THE BLACK HILLS.
The Richest Hundred Square Miles
in the World.
The Black Hills, in the southwest
ern part of the state of South Dakota,
produce one-third of the gold found in
the United States, and are said to be
the richest one-hundred square miles
in the world. A new booklet on the
Black Hills has been issued by the
North-Western Line, with a fine de
tailed map of this wonderful region.
Send four cents in stamps for copy of
the booklet to J. A. Kuhn, Ass’t Gen.
Frt. and Pass. Agt., Chicago & North
Western R’y., Omaha, Neb. 39-2
Card of Thanks.
To the very many kind friends and
neighbors who assisted us in the
funeral of our loving mother we desire
to extend our heartfelt thanks and
assure you that the same will always
be gratefully remembered.
John Donlin.
Stephen Donlin.
Mrs. John McCaffery.
Thomas Donlin.
John Donlin, Jr.
I have three or four desirable farms
for rent, if you want a good farm call
early. Also have on my list for sale
some of the most desirable farms in
the county.
34-tf Jerry McCarthy.
Emil Sniggs, one of the leading im
plement men of north Nebraska, has
suspended, making an assignment to
creditors.
Dr. Corbett will be in his dental
office and gallery from the 23d to 30th
of each month. 17-tf
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Now is the tune to consider
where to buy
WALL
PAPER
This year we are in better
shape to take care of you in ’
ttiis line than anyone in Holt i I
1 county. Come in and let us
figure your wants and show
you the latest patterns. We
will save you money.
GILLIGAN & S TO U7
THE DRUGGISTS