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/ The Frontier. VOLUME XXVI11. O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1908 ” NUMBER 35 LOCAL MATTERS. Pfund sale. Pfund discount sale. Pfund discount sale now on. W. W. Watson was up from Inman last Friday. Attorney Searl was down from At kinson Monday. John Robertson of; Stuart was in the city Monday. Dr. E. S. Brush of Norfolk was in the city Monday. W. P. O’Brlon was down from At kin >n Monday. Henry Martfeld’s sale was postponed until Eebruary 27. E. Crellin of Orchard was in the city last Saturday. Martin Wintermote was up from Chambers yesterday. C. H. Chase of Stanton was an O’Neill visitor Saturday last. John Carr, the Stafford cattle king, was in the city Tuasday last. W. A. Arganbright of Atkinson was an O’Neill vistor last Friday. Mrs. J. J. Stilson of Atkinson was a guest at the Evans last Saturday. Madtfeld’s sale, one mile southwest of Emmett, on Thursday, February 27. E. S. Newlon, a prominent merch. ant of Neligh, was an O’Neill visitor Tuesday. You are losing fifty cents on eadh dollar you spend if you are not trading at Pfunds. FOR RENT—Farm adjoining O’ Neill. For further information call at this office. For Sale—My house and lot in the southeast part of town. Thomas Mc Laughlin. 35-2 For Sale—A scholarship in the Wayne Normal. For particulars call at this office. W. P. Simar made a business trip to Omaha Sunday morning, returning Tuesday nigbt. L. P. Pasewack, one of the promin ent business men of Norfolk, was in O’Neill Monday. H. A. Allen, the hustling real estate dealer of Atkinson, was an O’Neill visitor Wednesday. Ask your neighbor what he thinks of the bargains at Pfunds. All goods sold as advertised. On account of the blizzard Tuesday Henry Martfeld’s sale was postponed until Thursday, February 27. Dr. Corbett, dentist, in O’Neill Feb ruary 24,(25, 26, 27 and March 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26. 26 Sast Saturday Judge Malone grant ed a marriage license to Wm. Cuddy and Margaret Kane, both of Emmet. Miss Bea BJcGinnis came up from Hastings last Friday and will spend a couple of weeks visiting relatives and friends in this city. For Sale—The Episcopal church building. Must be sold quick and will go very cheap for cash. Enquire at The Frontier office. The Northwestern afternoon pas senger changed time again last week and is now due at 4:19—when on time —instead of 4:05 as formerly. Henry Howard resigned his position as janitor of the court house, to take effect March 1, and John Horiskey has been elected to the vacancy. Neligh Leader: Miss Abbott, one of the teachers of the O’Neill school, visited Saturday and Sunday with her friend, Miss King of this city. nit; great eruwu uiuit uttenueu me sale at the Pfund store last Saturday should be convincing proof to O'Neill merchants that it pays to advertise. County Judge C. J. Malone left this morning for Concordia, Kansas, where ,> he will spend the next ten days visit ing his mother and other relatives in that vicinity. C, E. Prentis of Vermilion, S. D., a member of the firm of Lee & Prentis* who own one of the largest ranches in the county, arrived in the city Mon day on a short business visit. Mrs. H. Brush of Norfolk, adminis' trator of the estate of E. G. Johnson, late of Inman, was in the city Mon day attending to some business mat ters connected with the estate. John Harmon has so far recovered from his recent illness to be able to go to his office for a little while each day. He is still a little weak but ex pects as hale and hearty as ever in a few days. James L. Talbat and Miss Nellie E. Perrine were granted a marriage license by the county judge last Fri day. The groom claims Ericson as his place of residence, while the bride was a resident of Leslie, Neb. An old saying is that an ounce of pre ventive is worth a pound of cure. Keep well by using Bliss Native Herbs,which is a preventive as well as a cure. Every package guaranteed or money refunded at Alberts Harness shop. 32-4 Drama Presented by the Senior Class of St. Mary's Academy, Friday Evening, February 28 _* Chorus—“Distant Chimes” - - - Glover Accompanist, Miss Loretto Sullivan Piano trio—Misses Rosalie Stecher, Nellie Hynes, E'.-la Stilson Pontia, the Daughter of Pilate Drama in Four Acts DRAMATIS PERSONAE PONTIA, Pilate’s Daughter —Miss Margaret Donohoe, ’08 Curina, Sister of Pontia.Miss Helen Harrington Cladia Procela, Mother of Pontia.Miss Mary Mullen, ’09 Agrippina, Empress of Rome.Miss Mae Hunt, ’08 Flavia, Noble Roman Lady.Miss Mae Fallon, ’09 Petronilla,Jewish Maiden <st. PetronttiatMiss Sue O’Donnell, ’08 Tullia, Daughter of Jairus.Miss Merle Hookstra, ’08 Dimonah, Daughter of Herodias .... Miss Lorena Powers, ’09 odtavhf f SmaIler Children of Empress * ■ • 11! • OeoUi* Farrell JJCiavia ( v ... Miss Antoinette Mullen Ruth™ [ Jewish Girls .Mta8JE,,“j&Do^^?e’ !08 I „ .Miss Edna Kelly, ’08 Cornelia, Roman Augur’s Wife.Miss Elsie Gatenby Cassandra.Miss Mae Fallon, ’09 Tabitha. Miss Genevieve Mullen, ’09 Roxana..Miss Margurite Doyle, ’09 Ethelinda.Miss Bea Boyle, ’08 Flamentina, a Vestal Virgin.Miss Dolores Mullen, ’08 Pamphilia, a Keeper of Palatine Prison . .Miss Rose Pauli, ’08 Eunuch, Slave Keeper.Miss Genevieve Mullen, ’09 Angels, Slavas, Etc. ACT I.—Synopsis: Palace of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem —Pontia’s reception room. Time, the first Good Friday eve year of our Lord 33. Pontia has witnessed the triumphal progress of our Savior through the crowded streets of Jerusa lem and is charmed by his amiable personality and heavenly doctrines. Tullia tells of her miraculous cure by Christ Pontia hears the cry of the rabble, “Crucify Him' Crucify Him!” and swoons away, with the words, "Mercy! Mercy'” on her lips. J Plano solo—Miss Elsie Gatenby. ACT II., Scene I.—Pontia’s apartments in Pilates man sion. First Good Friday. Ruth in the act or rejoicing over the crucifixion is stricken mad. Pontia sees in a vision, the crucified savior. Petronilla relates her sad experience on the way to Calvary’s Mount. Piano dua—1st piano, Miss Lorena Powers 2d piano, Miss Elsie Gatenby. ACT II., Scene II.—Tableau — “The Angel of the Res surection.” Pontia’s reception room. First Easter morn. The miracle of the Ressurection as witnessed by Petronilla. At the command of Pilate, Pontia must leave Jerusalem for Rome. Her touching farewell to her mother. Piano quartet— 1st piano, Misses Loretto Si 111 van, Lorena Powers 2d piano, Misses Elsie Gatenby, Nettie Pete ACT III.—Imperial garden in Rome. Ethelinda, a captive slave with Pontia. The Empress Agrippina enters with her retinue of slaves. She tries to induce the noble Pontia to marry Nero her imperial son. Pontia scorns the Empressand her debasing proposal. Agrippina plans her revenge and Pontia with the gentle Petronilla is cast into prison. Indian Club Drill * ■ - Academic Students Accompanist, Miss Agnes Barnes. Vocal trio—“Voice of the Western Wind” - Barney ACT IV.—Prison In the Palatine Palace. The Empress sends Flamentina, a Vestal Virgin, to the prion to Induce the fair prisoner to renounce her faith in Christ and accept Nero in marriage. But the burning words of Pontia and Petronilla open the heart of the Vestal Vigrin to the One True Faith. Believing their martyrdom to be an assured fact they prepare their own epitaphs to be written on their tombs in the cat a combs. Pontia receives baptism at the hands of the faithful Petronilla, and immediately after the sacred act, while dis tant voioes sing the "Veni Creator Splritus” she gives up her beautiful soul to her Maker. Thus dies the first Christian maiden in Rome, Pontia the daughter of Pilate. Piano solo—Miss L. Sullivan. Tableau. O. F. Biglin went to Hastings last Saturday to attend the organization of a Knights of Columbus, lodge in that city. He spent Monday visiting at the home of his son, John, in Hol ridge and returned home Tuesday night. Lost—On Saturday evening, Febru ary 15, between the K. C. hall and McCaflerty’s residence, a lady’s broach pin, with a small diamond in center, surrounded with pearls. Finder leave at Frontier office and receive reward. I will sell at public sale 10 miles northwest of O’Neill, on Monday, February 24, the following described property towit: 14 head of horses, 4 head of milk cows, farm machinery, house and household goods.—Geo. McCloud. 34-2 It is now Judge L. C. Chapman. He has been appointed acting county judge, to serve during the absence of Judge Malone. That Lewis, during his brief tenure of office, will hold the scales of justice evenly and perform marriage ceremonies with promptness and dispatch is an assured fact. The Modern Woodmen will hold a special adjourned meeting in the K. C. hall next Friday evening. There are several new applications for mem' ship to be balloted upon and arrange ments will be made for the adoption of the next class, which will be taken in on Tuesday evening, March 8. Jack Sullivan went up to Ainsworth last Thursday night and engaged in a wrestling match with a semi-profes sional named Bates. After fifteen minutes of strenuous work Jack got his shoulder dislocated and was com pelled to give up. Those who wit nessed the contest say it was a splen did exhibition while it lasted. T. V. Golden has purchased R. L. Hall’s interest in the lots on the cor ner of Fourth and Douglas street and stands ready to build a commodious brick hotel theie, providing the busi ness men of the city manifest a desire to encourage the project. O’Neill is greatly in need of a good hotel and the matter should be taken up with Mr. Golden and the hotel secured if possible. John L. Sullivan came up from Omaha last Friday evening where he has been attending school the past six months Before returning he took the examination before the state pharmicial board and on Tuesday evening received word that he had passed the examination and is now a full-fledged pharxiclst. John’s many friends congratulate him upon his success. Lynch Journal: The new bridge at Whiting crossing is now completed and is a fine structure though there is grave danger of the river cutting around the south end of the bridge and necessiating the putting in of a second span. Now this is one of the finest bridges in the state and is the longest single span bridge, being 192 feet long. It was a very expensive bridge for the county but we agree with Supervisor Courtney and the rest of the board that in the long run it will be the cheapest bridge in the county. The county board completed their work of checking the county treasur ers office last Tuesday and on Wednes day artemoon adjourned until March 9. On account of Mr. Harmon’s ill ness he did not have his report ready and the board has not settled with him yet, but will take that settlement up when they meet in March. T. A. Shuetz of Norfolk, is the resi dent member of the firm of Pasewalk & Shuetz, who have purchased the jewelry business of F. B. Cole. Mr. Shuetz was engaged in the general mercantile business in Norfolk for about twenty years and will be a valu able addition to the ranks of O’Neill business men. They expect to secure the service of a first-class jeweler and will give O’Neill a strictly up-to-date jewelry store. F. B. Cole has disposed of his jewelry stock and building to Posewalk & Shurtz, of Norfolk who took posses sion last Saturday. Mr. Cole has been in business in O’Neill for over twenty years and he thought it time to take a rest from the strenuous labor at a jewelers bench. He has not decided as to what he will do but will probab ly leave O’Neill. Their many friends here will wish them happiness and prosperty wherever they may locate. Felix Spelts will sell at public auc tion at the place now occupied by John R. Spelts, known as the Sam Beaver farm, 13 miles north and 2 miles east of O’ Neill, on February 26, 102 head of cattle, of which 33 are cows; one good work team and all his farm machinery and tools. Terms of Sale: One years time on sums over $10 with approved securely, sums under $10, cash. As Mr. Spelts is leaving the country his property will all be sold as advertised. On complaint of John Carr a war rant was sworn out in Justice Golden’s court for the arrest of G. W. Morey on the charge of grand larceny. The complaint alleges that on or about Feb. 4,1908, Morey appropriated to his own use one car load of hay, the value of which is placed at $45. Morey was arrested and brought before Justice Golden on February 17. The case was set for hearing on March 3 and the defendant was allowed to sign his own bond for the appearance upon that date. a iarraer writes to an exchange: “When I am ready to sell my stuff I Insert a little advertisement in the paper telling them what I have to sell and if live stock, how many head of each, and when they will be ready to ship. The result has been that the buyers are right after me, either per sonally or by mall, and naturally I always get the highest price. If I want to buy a cow, a steer, a horse or a Idozen of each, I insert a little ad that costs me maybe twenty-five or thirty cents, and instead of traveling over the country inquiring of my neighbors who has this or that for sale, the newspapers does it for me at less expense, and those who have what I want manage to let me know in some way. I have saved time and expense of traveling aimlessly about, and get a better selection to choose from.” In a letter received from T. P. Mul len, of Butte, Mont., renewing his subscription,he says that his folks are well" and getting along nicely. He sent regards to all friends. W. J. Benjamin of Swan township was in the city Tuesday and turned over to the county clerk 28 wolf scalps, which he had killed between June 15 and July 1,1906. Mr. Benjamin puts in qjost of his time during the winter months trapping and he says it is easy to make $75 a month at this business during the winter months in this county, which he says is the greatest fur county in Nebraska. Dr. and Mrs. E.T. Wilson entertain ed about thirty-live friends at their home last Thursday evening with a valentine party. Cards were the prin cipal feature of amusement and Mrs. W. T. Evans won the ladles prize, a beautiful bon bon dish, while T. F. Birmingham won the honors among the gentlemen and received a unique paper knife. Refreshments were served about 11 o’clock and when the guests departed each felt that they had passed a most enjoyable evening. The following Frontier readers have renewed their subscription to this popular household journal since our last issue: A. Baker, Cheyanne, Wyo., J. S. Walker, Page; Orville Harrison, A. L. Rouse, Blackbird; Dan D. Har rington, Ben Johring, Dennis Murphy, A. J. Hammond, O’Neill; C. T. Sim onson, Agee, H. Shank, First National bank, William Krotter, Stuart; J. Beaver, Leonie; G. F. Cole, Emmet; C. J. Milligan, Sioux City; T. P. Mul len, Butte, Mont.; H. A. Allen, Atkin son; R. W. McGinnis, Lincoln. Pfund Sale Still On. The slaughter prices are still pre vailing at the Pfund store. This splendid stock of dry goods and gro ceries are being sold at prices that will save you 50 percent or more money. The hundreds of people who have patronized this sale thus far have been more than pleased with the quality of the stock and have availed themselves of the unmatchable bar gains. The sale is still on and the bargains are just as attractive as when the sale began. Don’t delay buy now. Announcement. Having purchased the jewelry stock of F. B. Cole we will offer to the peo ple of O’Neill unheard of bargains in first-class jewelry and silverware. The stock is larger than we wish to carry and in order to reduce it we will put the prices so low that every person can afford to have jewelry and silver ware. All persons who have repairs here please call and get them at once as we wish to clean up the work bench. Yours for business. Posewalk & Shuetz. No'ice to Fishers and Hunters. Persons fishiag or hunting on the lands of the undresigned or along the Elkhorn river adjoining said lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. M. Gallagher, Sam Wolf, N. E. Cain. M. J. Sullivan, T. T. Waid, A. Cassidy, I W. A. Gannon. 35-2 Burlington to Billings. Sioux City Journal: The recent in spection of the South Sioux approach es and the O’Neill terminals by Gen eral Manager Holdredge and other prominent officials of the Burlington road, it is stated, was the preliminary step to the extension of the O’Neill line. At the time of their visit a month ago the Burlington officials would not be interviewed. Since then the result of the investigation has probably reached the desk of James J. Hill, and information from New York states that a decision to build the extension has been reached. The proposed ex tension will connect with the main line from Omaha to Billings, Mont., and the northwest. Since the acquisition of the O’Neill Sioux City line by the Burlington that line has added to the territory which is tributary to Omaha. The new line from O’Neill to Thedford or some other point on the same line would give the Hill lines a short cut from St. Paul and Minneapolis to the Black Sills country. During the last two years both the Milwaukee and the Northwestern have invaded that territory which formerly had no outlet to St. Paul except through Omaha, and it is said the Hill lines will now make an effort to get after the busi ness. Methodist Church Items. A full house greeted the Rev. Dr. Cams last Sunday evening as he came to address us in the interests of the Anti-Saloon league. He is a very earness speaker and his words were full of encouragement to the friends of reform and prohibition. The services next Sunday will be as follows: Class meeting at 10 a. m. led by Mrs. O. O. Snyder. This is always a very helpful service, to which every body is invited. Sermon by the pastor at 10:30, sub ject: “Rest in Service.” His subject for the evening at 7:30, will be the one announced for last Sunday evening, “What Happened to Jonah” or “How to Overcome Difficulties.” We are always glad to welcome our friends and all strangers who may be in our city over Sunday, to these and all ser vices of our church. Our Junior League will be held as usual at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. We shall be glad to set! all the Juniors in their places. The Epworth League services will be held at 6:30 and we hope to have a full attendance. All of our young people are cordially invited and every body will be welcome to this service. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7:30. We aim to make every one of these services interesting and helpful and we extend a cordial invitation to all. “Come thou and worship with us.” Sunday school immediately at the close of the morning service. Our school is growing both in numbers and interest, still there is room for more. If not otherwise engaged at that hour we should be glad to have you with us next Sunday. Then we know you will come again. T. S. Watson, Pastor. Much Interest in Hay Case. A case that attracted a good deal of Interest in Inman and vicinity was that of Bloomfield Boe vs. Laura M. and Archibald Tompkins, tried before Judge Malone last week. The plain tiff, in his petition, alleged that on or about the 30th day of July, 1907, he entered into a verbal contract with the defendants to put up hay for them and ithat he was to receive therefor $1.25 per ton. In accordance with that contract he put up 744 tons of hay. in a good workmanlike manner. After the hay stood in the stack thirty days it was then to be measur ed and the number of tons in the stacks computed. He claimed defen dant paid him upon the contract $332.80 and that defendant was entitl ed to a further credit of $50 for the rental of machinery plaintiff used in putting up said hay. This left #560.66 due plaintiff for which amount with costs of suit he asks judgment against defendants. In a second cause of action tiled by plaintiff he alleged that he performed labor for defendants during 1907 amounting to #108.56—in addition to putting up the hay—and that he pur chased certain goods and machinery from defendants amounting to #178.80; that plaintiff is Indebted to defendant in the sum of #69.24 and he aske judg rnent for $560.66 less amount of above indebtedness, $69.24. Defendants in their answer admitt ed that plaintiff put up the hay; ad mitted that plaintiff owed #60 for the use of machinery and that they fur nished plaintiff goods to the value of #178.80 and that they had paid him #322.80, but denied the other allega tions in the plaintiff,s petition. In an amended petition they alleged that all of the hay put up by plaintiff was not done under the same contract, and that plaintiff owed #50 for the use of tools in putting up such hay and that no credit had been given and that he used horses, farm lmple plements and purchased goods from defendant which were not paid for and for which no credit had been given, inculdlng a note for $35. De fendants asked that the amount paid by them to plaintiffs for putting up Buch hay and the amount still owed defendants by plaintiff, amounting: all told to $827.57, be considered as a counter claim and that a judgement be rendered by the court against the plaintiff for the amount found due. About twenty witnesses were ex amined, about equally divided be tween the plaintiff and defendants, and the court after hearing the evi dence and the arguments of counsel rendered a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of #273.06 and costs taxed at #95.85._ The Markets South Omaha, Februry 19.—Special market letter from Nye Schneider Fowler Co. The first two days of this week brought fairly liberal recipts, Chicago having 41,500 cattle, 65,000 hogs and 40.000 sheep. South Omaha 10,000 cattle, 16,300 hogs and 16,000 sheep. Cattle receipts since January 1,1908 as compared with the same period last year show a decrease of about 15, 000 head. Hogs show an increase of 124.000 and sheep a decrease of about 22,300. On the decent handy weight beeves the market has held steady with last week but the good beef steers and common grades are dull to a dime lower. The cow market is about 5 to 10 cents lower on common kinds while the best grades are called steady with the close of last week. Good medium weight feeders are about a dime higher than the close of last week with the heavier grades about steady. We quote: Choice dry lot beef, corn fed$5 00(a>5 30 Fair to good. 4 50(a>4 90 Others down to. (i>3 75 Best corn fed cows & heifers 3 75(a)4 25 Fair butcher stock. 3 00(a)3 65 Oanaers & cutters. 1 75(a>3 00 Veal calves. 2 75(a)5 25 Bulls, stags, etc. 2 50(a)4 25 Choice stockers and feeeders 4 25(a)4 75 Fair to good. 3 60(a)4 20 Common down to. (c63 00 There is not much change in the hog market, the bulk selling from 84 to $4.10. Top $4.25. The sheep values have eased off again since last week, the mark being 5 to 15 lower. School Land Auction. The following described lands in Holt county will be offered lor lease at public auction at the county treas urer’s office at O’Neill, Monday, March 16,1908, at 11 a. m. Terms of leasing and appraised value may be had on application to the county treasurer at O’Neill or to the commissioner of public lands and buildings at Lincoln. NW Nff 16-25 10. H. M. Eaton, Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings. 35-3 The Frontier for your sale bills.