The Frontier.
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VOLUMF XXVII.
O’NEILL. NEBRASKA. THURSDAY MARCH 28, 1907
NUMBER 40. I
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If\ OOD clothes and a good horse are alike in one way; the thoroughbred quality is something
lv more than a surface appearance; its what's underneath that wins the races. That's what
we like about Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes; the sound, reliable all-wool quality is in
them; the tailoring is right; the “lines” of the garment are thoroughbred lines. They look “qual
ity” ail over. The best of it is, for you, that such clothes impart that look to the wearer. We
offer them now for your use. P. J. McMANUS.
HOLT COUNTY CASE.
Supreme Court Overrules Decision on
Poor Farm.
Lincoln, Neb., March 22—In the
case of Rock county against Ilolt coun
ty the court holds that the sections of
the statutes provided for the care of
non-residence paupers by the county
wherein they are found and reimburse
ment therefore by the county of such
pauper’s residence applies to all coun
ties in the state. Holt county had
contended in the lower court that the
provisions of the statute did not ap
ply to it because it had never estab
lishd a poor-house. The lower court
ruled that this contention is good but
the surpreme court did not agree with
this view.
The above from the Norfolk News
relates to the ruling of the supreme
court in the case involving the validi
ty of a claim against this county by
Rock county for the care of a pauper.
County Attorney Whelan advises us
that the district court has been revers
ed only on the proposition of a cause
of action. The district court held
there was no cause of action against
,>'the defendant. The supreme court
holds there is sufficient cause of action
and has remanded the case for trail.
Notice to Township Officers.
I am agent for the Austine western
road graders and all the different ma
chines they make, for making and
(improving roads Talk it over at your
township meeting and if you want a
grader, write me. I can make terms
to suit. Frank Campbell,
40-2 O’Neill, Neb.
Have The Frontier print it for you.
March Weddings.
John A. Springer of Giddes, S. D.,
and Lena B. Stowell of Francis were
married by Rev. Bowen Wednesday
last.
William M. Green of Norfolk and
Lillie B. Applby of Ewing secured li
cense to wed on Saturday last and
were married at Ewing Tuesday.
Roy Pierce and Mrs. Edna Pierce,
both of Amelia, were married on Mon
day by Judge Malone.
John W. Stites and Bessie Hawkins,
both of Ewing, obtained a license on
Friday and were married Saturday at
Ewing.
Government Homesteads in South
Dakota.
Plenty of government land along the
new line of the Chicago & North
Western between Rapid city and
Pierre open to settlement. There are
no eharges except the land office fee
of from $14 to $20 for quarter section.
It is the chance of a lifetime. It will
pay you to investigate. Ask any tick
et agent of the North-Western line to
give you maps, pamphlets and com
plete information. 40-4
Last Sundays World-Herald contain
ed the following dispatch from Wash
ington concerning the O’Neill post
otlice. “Washington, D. C., March23.
The post-office department today nam
ed Robert J. Marsh as postmaster at
O’Neill, Neb. Congressman Kinkaid
worked himself into considerable ex
citement, telegraphing the depart
ment that the lappointment be made
at once and the present postmaster be
dropped, also simultaneously wiring
Senator Burkett, who isstill in Wash
ington, to get his senatorial pry under
the department and induce it to move
quickly. Asa result the thing was
pulled oil immediately. Nothing what
ever is known here about Mr. Kin
kaid’ sreasons for such unusual haste.’’
Death of Mrs. Martfeldt.
The community was pained to learn
of the death of Mrs. Henry Martfeldt
at her home in Emmet township on
Friday last. The deceased was one of
the old settlers at Emmet and tier
sudden taking off is a great shock to
the people of that community. She
had been ill about two weeks. The
remains were brought to O’Neill for
interment on Sunday, the funeral
being held at the Presbyterian church,
conducted by Rev. Mr. Abbott of the
Methodist church.
The following obituary was read at
the funeral:
Mary Francis Evans was born in
Armour, Iowa, in 1859. Twenty-three
years ago she came with her parents
to Holt county and resided here until
her death. In 188(5 she was married
to Henry Martfeldt. To this union
were born five children, John age 20,
Wille age 17, Bertha age 15, Mable age
13 and Francis age 7. The children
are at the age when the guiding hand
of a tender, loving and true mother
such as she was is needed, but may we
say, God’s will be done. She united
when a young woman with the United
Brethren church and remained a
faithful Christain to the end.
For Sale—A six year old Percheron
Stallion, sired by a registered horse
and a grade mare. Sound in every
way and broke to work: weight KiOO.—
Ab. Wilcox, Ray, Neb. 39-1
Burton McCoy and F. R. Wind
gate, both of Dodge county, have
bought a half section of land three
miles west of town and moved onto
the same the first of the week.
Stockholders Meet.
The second annual meeting of the
stock holders of the Fidelity bank was
held at the banking house in O’Neill,
Nebraska, Tuesday, March 26, 1907.
The stock holders present were much
gratified by the showing made. There
have been no losses and there was not
a bad note in the bank.
The bank has earned enough to de
clare a dividend of over five per cent
but it was thought better to put the
earnings of over $1500.00 into the un
divided profits account and let them
accumulate.
The officers remain the same as for
merly. The only change among the
directors was the election of J. A.
Donohoe to succeed E. II. Halstead.
E. E. Halstead, President.
O. F. Biglin, Vice-president.
David B Grosvenor, Cashier.
Directons: E. E. Halstead, O. F.
Biglin, F. J. Dishner, J. A. Donohoe,
David B. Grosvenor.
Returns From Sad Mission.
Nick Whi e of Dorsey was in the
city this morning, returning from
Fremont where he was called a week
ago Sunday by the serious illness of
his mother. Mrs. White passed away
and was buried Tuesday morning. The
Fremont Daily Herald contained the
following notice of her death:
The funeral services for Mrs. Julia
White will be held at the Catholic
church in Saunders county, a short
distance rrom the residence, tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
Death came to tier at her residence,
eight miles soul h of Fremont, yester
day afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mrs. White
was one of the pioneers of the county,
having moved there in 1870. She was
a most estimable women, with many
virtues, and was kind hearted and
sympathetic. She commanded univers
al respect and was beloved by all who
knew her. For numerous acts of char
ity, she will be ever remembered by
many. Four children survive her.
They are: Mrs. McCann of Soutii
Omaha, Nick White or Lynch, John
White of Stanton and James White
of Saunders county.
Educational Notes.
The teachers’ meeting at Atkinson,
March 23, was quite well attended and
the program was carried out in full.
The papers read reflected much cred
it upon the writers and the music fur
nished by the O’Neill and Atkinson
high schools was highly appreciated
by all.
In the evening an appreciative au
dience filled the opera house to listen
to the address “New Mexico and its
People” by Prof. A. E. Davisson of
Lincoln.
The following resolutions were read
and adopted at the close of the meet
ing:
Resolved, that we, the teachers of
Holt county assembled in meeting at
Atkinson, March 23, 1907, realizing
that the success of our meeting is due,
first, to the citizens of Atkinson for
their hospitality in ourentertainment-,
Second, to the trustees of the
Methodist church, and to Mr. Miller
for the use of the opera house.
Third, to the chorus classes of At
kinson and O’Neill high schools, for
their excellent music.
Fourth, to the teachers of the At
kinson schools, to whose efforts the
success of the meeting is largely due.
Fifth, to Prof. A. E. Davisson for
his excellent addresses of the afternoon
and evening; express our appreciation
by a rising vote of thanks.
By order of committee.
Florence E. Zink, Co. Supt.
WELLER TELLS IT ALL
One of Defendants In Hog Stealing
Case Makes Statement.
GIVEN PART OF THE PROCEEDS
All But One of Alleged Ilog Thieves
in Custody of Sheriff or Under
Bonds.
The preliminary hearing In the hog
stealing case from Atkinson, had in “
county court last Thursday, was a !
notable atTair in the history of
county court cases and probably one ?
of as much importance as any ever
held in the county. Many Atkinson
people were in attendance and sentl- I
ment was strong that enegetic meas* \
urcs should be used to put a Stop to
bold robberies that are alleged to have
been committed in that vicinity.
The result of the hearing was to re
mand John Dibble to the district court
at once on bonds of $2,600. In district jj
court Judge Harrington reduced the
bond to $1,000 and Dibble is to appear
in that court April 1. McShane was ?
put under $2,000 bonds which were not
furnished and he and William Weller
are now In the custody of the sherifT.
Joe Skidmore, whom it Is claimed by
Weller in a signed statement, organiz- I
ed tile raid on the Furguson hog pens,
Is he'd on $2,000 bonds pending a pre- $
limtnary bearing on Saturday of this
week.
A strong case seems to be weaving
about eacii of the accused. Weller
lias made an affidavit setting forth
the details of the alleged robbery
which is in the possession of County
Attorney Whelan. McShane mnfta
similar admissions on the «».»wA
Weller’s statement, which was not*
part of tiie court proceedings aod WM
given to Mr. Whelan previous to Me
Silane’s testimony, follows:
state of Nebraska, Holt county. sa.
1, William Weller, being Uni duly
sworn upon oath do say, that 1 make
the following statement without
being influenced by any consideration
except that of telling the truth and
seeing that justic is done in tMaonaar*
1 am not lnttuenced by any fear of
pun ishraent or hope of reward.
On the evening of February 25,190?,
Joseph Skidmore wanted to steal soma
hogs from the ranctUOt.JWhn. S'ergu
son, In Holt county, and got myself
and Frank McShane and Bay Purnell
to go into the deal with him Be
tween eight and nine o’clock In the
evening, Frank McShane, Bay Pur
nell and myself, took McSnanei team
from Bitney’s bam and we went i
into Sam Good’s or Kadza’s
Skidmore having agreed with ]
for the use of Kadza’s wagon
evening, and there we hitched
team to a wagon. But it turned
to be Good’s wagon and not " !
and we unhitched from that
and hitched the team to
wagon after throwing out agnw cor
that lay in the bottom of tlm waged,
and we drove up to Feiguatmlk ranch
where we loaded up seven or eight
hogs, I do not remember whether it
was seven or eight but It was some
thing about that number, dnd wc
took a top box also from Ferguson's
place and drove back into town. We
drove to Skidmore’s bouse and tamed
the hogs, team and wagon over to
him, and he said that according to
promise he would plant them. Skid
more came out and we drove to Dib
bles yard. Later on In the morning
Kay Purnell and I walked down to
Dibble's slaughter bouse where Dlb
, ble and Skidmore weighed the hogs
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paid me sixteen dollar* (918) as my
share of the deal. Dibble agreed to
kill the hogs right away so that no
trace of them could be found In case
the matter was looked up.
Before we started out to John Fer
guson’s John Dibble crossed the street
towards John Mathis’ saloon and ,
called Skidmore aside and talked with
him and Skidmore told us when be
came back from talking with Dibble
that Dibble Just wanted to know if
we were going out that night to get
the hogs for sure, and before we start
ed Joe Skidmore got a bottle of
whiskey and gave it tome to treat
the boys and we took the whiskey
with us.
1 was under the influence of liquor
or i would not have gone with them.
Further affiant saith not.
WILLIAM WELLER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 20bh day of March, 1907.
C. J. MALONE,
(Seal) County Judge.
Ray Purnell, implicated in Weller’s
affidavit, has made good his escape.
A warrant was issued last Thursday
for his arrest, but the sheriff has been
unable to locate him. ;
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Announcement to Voters.
I hereby announce myself as an in
dependent candidate for alderman in
t he Second ward and ask the voters )
to write my name upon the ballot for
such office. B. H. Johring.