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The Frontier. VOLUME XXIX. O’NEILL. NEBRASKA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25.1909 NUMBER LOCAL MATTERS Fresh cow for sale.—Andy Clark. Cash paid for hides at Davison’s harness shop 29-tf Senator Donohoe was up from Lin coln over Sunday. VV. J. O’Connor left for a short business trip to Omaha, Wednesday morning. Miss Mary Lorge of Randolph visited relatives in this city Sunday and Monday. Don’t let your horses shiver in the cold; get some blankets at Davidson’s harness shop. 29-tf Go to Davidson’s harness shop for whips, blankets and all kinds of horse furnishings. 29-tf The W. O’. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. C. L. Bright Feb. 3, at 2:30 p. m. Dr. Corbett, Dentist, will be in O’Neill, Feb., 1 to 4 , 8 to-11, 15 to 18, 22, to 25 inclusive. Mrs. Wm. Geilish is home after several weeks spent at the home of her parents in Illinois. Dr G. M. Berry left for Gregory, S. D., Wednesday morning to look after some business matters. Mrs. M. F. Ryan, and little daughter Fannie, of Stuart, are visiting friends in this city. I have some eastern money to loan on farms in Holt county. See R. II Parker, O’Nsill, Nebr. 25-8 pd Lost on Wednesday afternoon a large red velvet button, with a gold rim and center. Finder please leave same at postofflce. Fred W. Ltddy of Clearwater and Laurenda E. Buffington of Deloit were granted a marriage license by .lodge Malpne on Tuesday last. A package containing dress goods was left in the postofflce Wednesday. Owner may have same by proving property and paying for this notice. M. J. Sullivan, one of Inman town ships most prosperous farmers, was a caller at these headquarters yester day renewing his subscription to this household necessity. J. J. Halloran came up from Inman yesterday to attend the Odd Fellows lodge in the evening and incidentally to attend to a little business. Mr. Halloran was a pleasant caller at this office. The Fidelity bank Is having a tile floor and new fixtures installed in their banking rooms and when com pleted will have one of the “nobbiest” banking rooms in this section of the state. A new two and a half-ton burglar proof Magnanese steel safe was in stalled in the First National bank this morning. Nothing too good that will add to the protection of the cash in the O’Neill banks. J. P. Golden successfully passed the civil service examination and has been appointed surveyor for the in spection of mineral deposits and has been assigned to the Denver land office. Parnell’s O’Neill friends con gratulate him upou his success. Fish stories are out of season, but Charley Peterson has a skunk story that will last until the man with the rod can get to the lakes again. He raided a den of the odorous creatures west of town last Saturday and tells his friends that he captured eighteen. The Tuesday club will meet with Mrs. W. T. Evans on February, 2, 1909. Mrs. C. B. Scott, leader. The program will consist of reading the play ' As You Like It,” with analyti cal questions. The members will respond to roll call with current events. Mrs C. E. Hall was called to Omaha Saturday morning by a telegram an nouncing the serious illness of her mother. Mr. Hall received a mes sage from Mrs. Hall Tuesday night stating that the danger point was passed and that she was on the road to recovery. W. A. Huffsmith of Creighton was in the city Tuesday as advance agent for the Old Kentucky Co., which appears at the opera house next Tuesday night. Mr. Huffsmith says the theatre lovers who miss this show will miss one of the theatrical treats of the season. Bill Wilson, the popular catcher for the O’Neill Champions the past two seasons and Miss Mame O’Malley of this place were married at Fre mont Wednesday. The marriage was not known or even suspected until a telegram was received here yester day from the groom addressed to the bride’s brother in-law, T. A. Quility, stating they had been mar ried that morning. The bride had not divulged her prospective nuptials to either friends or relatives. The couple were in attendance at a dance at the K. C. hall Tuesday night and left on the 3 o’clock train Wednesday morning for Fremont, where the wed ding occurred. Mr. Wilson went to the bride’s home north of town Tues day afternoon and brought Miss O’Malley in to the dance. They dis appeared from the dance hall about train time to carry out an undoubt edly prearranged plan. The groom has signed with the Keokuk base ball team for next season and it is under stood they have gone there. Sam Lopp, who has been a brake man on the Great Northern and Bur lington railroads the past six years, successfully passed the examination for conductor and is now running a train between O’Neill and Sioux City. Sam has hundreds of friends in O’Neill and vicinity who heartily congratulate him upon his promotion. My visit to Holland, Germany and England will be delivered on Friday, February 5, 1909, at the Blackbird Presbyterian Church, commencing at 8 p. m. Admission: Adults 25 cents; Children 15 cents. The proceeds will go to the benevolence and missions. This lecture was enjoyed by all who heard it in other localities.—Rev. H. Jaoobs Alleging that her husband has been guilty of extreme cruelty to her Min nie Roesler has filed a petition for divorce from Albert Roesler. They were married at O’Neill on March 1, 1906 and have two children the eldest being twenty-one months old. Plain tiff asks for custody of said minor children, reasonable alimony an<J such other relief as may be equitable. Clarence Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Parker of this ciiy, has recently been promoted to the position of cashier for the American Express company at Norfolk, being transferred from Fort Dodge, la. Clarence start ed in two years ago as messenger boy and during that time has passed through all branches subordinate to the position he now occupies. The Frontier is glad to note his rapid ad vancement and that another “O’Neill boy” has made good. At a meeting of the Ladies’ Aid Society, held in the class room of the Methodist church on Tuesday after noon, sixteen members were present, and how the needles did fly. This band of faithful women are deserving of much credit for their devotion to the cause of Christ and the church. On Tuesday, of next week, the ladies will serve an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs. Ida Conklin, to which everybody is cordially invited. Tea will be served from 3 to 5 o’clock. *** The Burlington train yesterday morning had to return to O’Neill after getting as far as Page, where it was discovered that they had left this station without the mail clerk being aboard the train. It was Clerk Surber’s last trip out before the weekly lay off, but he missed connec tions some way that morning and did not get to the depot until after the departure of the- train. When the conductor discovered at Page that they had no mail clerk with them he wired to the passenger department for permission to return to O’Neill after him, which was granted. William Bisbee, who has been a resident of this city the past two years and who has been suffering from cancer died last Saturday morning. On Sunday the remains, accompanied by a sister of the deceased, Mrs. John Duncan of Fremont, Nebr., were taken to Chambers and interred in the cemetery there Monday afternoon. Deceased was 49 years of age and had been a resident of this county for over twenty years, having been a sufferer from cancer for the past ten. About six years ago he went to Chicago and had the affected part cut away but the roots still remained and developed so rapidly that medical skill was of no avail. At the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Viola Mullihan, Wednesday, Jan., 20, 1909, Miss Zoreda Dell, and William H. DeWitt were united in marriage. The bride was attired in white panama, over silk taffeta, the groom wore the conventional black. Elial DeWitt, brother of the groom, acted as best man, Miss Ida Boshart, as bridesmaid. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Dewitt, little Fay Pell, neice of the groom, acting as ring bearer. After con gratulations the guests repaired to the dining room, where a bountiful wedding dinner was served. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. *** O’Neill people were greatly sur prised last Monday when it was learn ed that Mrs. Ida Eves was that morn ing granted a divorce from her hus band, E. S. Eves, editor of the Holt County Democrat. The decree was granted by Judge Westover who came down from Rushville that morning and held a term of court. Besides the divorce the decree carries alimony in the sum of $3,520. Of this amount $1,000 was directed to be paid forth with. the balance in monthly pay merits. Mrs. Eves is allowed posses sion of their daughter for one year and their son for live years. The petition was filed last Saturday and alleged cruelty. An answer was filed denying the charge of cruelty, but the defendant was not represented in court when the decree was granted Monday. They were married in Kan sas in 1894._ "Bill” Wilson stopped in town Mon day and Tuesday for a few days visit with friends on his return from a week spent with old chums in Lin coln. Bill informs us that he has signed a contract to catch for Keokuk, in the Central Association next sea son. This is the team in which Ed Reichele holds down center garden. Bill says that Hildebrand, who was the star first baseman on the O’Neill Champions last season, has also signed with Keokuk and will play field, while Clyde De Silva of Ains worth has been signed as one of their twirlers. These boys will make good in this company and will prove a tower of strength to the Iowa ag gregation. It is our humble opinion that De Silva is the fastest pitcher in the state, in either professional or semi-professional ball and if he would iearn to control his temper while in the box, would become as famous a left-handed twirler as Rube Waddell. He has speed, curves, control and strength and we predict that he will be heard from before the base ball season of 1909 has passed into history. A meeting of the citizens of O’Neill interested in the Fair Association and race meet was held at the office of M. H. McCarthy last Monday eve ning. It was the unanimous opinion of those present that O’Neill should have a fair and race meet this fall. As the .association was not represented at the annual meeting of the North Nebraska short shipment circuit held at Norfolk a few weeks ago, this town was dropped, and if it will be impossible to be re-instated aid suit able dates obtaired, an independent meeting will be held here this season. The question of date was discussed and while nothing definite was de cided the last week in August seemed to be the most favored. P. J. Mc Manus and M. H. McCarthy, who have officiated as president and secre tary the past three years declined re election and C. E. Hall was elected president and William Froelich, secre tary. S. F. McNichols was elected vice-president and the following board of directors were elected: O. O. Sny der, O’Neill, Peter Duffy, Saratoga; Frank Bigelow, Stuart; John Mc Nichols Atkinson; Jack Taggart, Chambers; Hay McClure, Little; C. D. Keyes, Inman; John Carr, Stafford and J. N. Kay, Ewing. The officials elect are all hustlers and promise to make the meeting of 1909 the best in the history of the association. Cupid Endangered. Sutherland Free Lance: In the message to the legislature Governor Sheldon recommended a “change in our marriage laws so that it will be impossible for any man or woman to marry unless a certificate from a physician licensed to practice in this state has been presented, containing a statement that their health is good and that they are capable of pro ducing healthy offspring.” Was such a law in force, it would of course, have a good effect on at least a por tion of posterity, and yet give rise to some delicate and embarrassing ques tions, to say the least. That article branded true love that runneth as smooth as oil or something would have to be made over to fit the case, else there would be trouble. The sweet feminine charms which make a man make a fool of himself in seven teen different ways in a minute would have to give to modernity. Lovable beauty would be reckoned by girth and brawn and the “rat” anti-lean ana powder puff would be supplanted by rugged coarseness and ponderous tbews. The adorable ones would be those who could eat a bale of alfalfa or load the hayrack onto the runnin’ gears. The favors at the coming out of a debutante would be little imita tion health certificates for two, em bellished by scroll work birth records and future possibilities. The pleasur able pastime of wooing would be pre' ceded by an exchange of duly certified pedigrees with big red seals, while Cupid would tote a minature medi cine case in lieu of a quiverful of darts. Has Sheldon any kids? Notice. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will not allow any hunt ting or Ashing on the grounds or in the streams running through lands owned or controlled by this company. All persons who violate this notice and caught upon said land will be prosecuted for trespassing. Elkhorn Valley Irrigation Co. 31-4 A. U. Roundy, Manager. "In Old Kentucky." The play at the opera house Tues day night,February 2nd, "In Old Ken tucky,”, has a national reputation, having earned over a million dollars since first produced. This play has been the Christmas week attraction at McVieker’sTheatre in Chicago, for the last fourteen years. It will be presented by a strong cast of players, featuring the talented young actress Mrs. Olive Lambert in the title role Madge, the mountain soubrette. A thrilling melo-drama chuck full of pathos; bubling over with bright, sparkling comedy, and startling cli maxes. There is a rare treat in store for the amusement loving public. There will be a free baud concert on the street. A dance after the show, music furnished by De’s Superb Or chestra of ten pieces. Engagement of Charley Meals. This item, received yesterday by The Frontier, will be of interest to O’Neill people: “Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Day of Springfield, Mass., announce the en gagement of their daughter, Pauline, to Lieutenant Charles Andrew Meals of the United States army ” Lieutenant Meals is a brother of Mrs R. Saunders of this city. He is a former O’Neill lad who has worked himself to the front. He has been in the army service since graduating from West Point a few years ago and has been at the Spring field armory for a year or more. It is stated the father of the girl to whom he is engaged is in the millionaire class. A Fire at Atkinson. Henry Johnson, of the Hale Mercan tile Co., at Atkinson discovered fire in the rear of their store about 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. As this building joins the Walrath meat market it was feared for some time that their might be serious re sults. Wm. Dickerson, one of the firemen, had his right hand cut quite badly while trying to open a door to get at the fire. By the prompt action of the fire men the flames were soon under con trol with but slight loss to the owner of the building, W. A. Wheeler. _' t ■■ Methodist Church Items. At the Methodist church, next Sun day, the usual services will be held, beginning with the Class Meeting at 10 a.m.. led by Mrs. O. O. Snyder This is always a very interesting and helpful service and should be well supported by all Christian people. Sermon by the pastor at 10:30 a. m., and at 7:30 p. m. The subject of our morning discoure will be, “The Triumph of Faith,” and in the evening our theme will be, “The Secret of a Sucsessful Life.” To these services, as to all services of our church, we most cordially invite everybody. Snnday school at the close of the morning service. We have a good Snnday school, and a place for every body. We are always glad to have our friends tarry for this service. The Junior League service is held every Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. There seems to be an increase both in attendance and interest. All boys and girls are most cordially Invited to attend this service and to join our league if they care to do so. Epworth League service Sunday evening at 6:45. This service is es pecially for the young people, and all such are urged to attend, neverthe less we are glad to have any others attend who will. “The Prayer Meeting is the life of the Church." Another has said,“The Prayer Meeting is the thermometer which indicates the spiritual con dition of the Church.” We have a prayer meeting every Thursday eve ning at 7:30. The attendance does not indicate a fierce heat, but we are hoping to see it rising in the near future. We most cordially invite our friends and any strangers who may be in our city, to take part in this ser vice. T. S. Watson, Pastor. Educational Notes. By the County Superintendent. “The principal value of education,” wrote a negro boy, “is so you can read the sign boards at the cross roads, to tell which way to go.” What do you think of this for a good definition of a practical educa tion. Those who wish to teach children to express themselves in clear, pure, _iiI . ii— English cannot accomplish this task by expressing their own ideas in slangy and ungrammatical terms. There are no exercises of greater importance in school work than those requiring pupils to express their own ideas and the thoughts of authors from whom they reod, in good, clear, grammatical language. Try to read a paragraph with each sentence containing three or four woads from a foreign language of which you know nothing and you will get as much sense and satisfac tion out of it as does the primary pupil whose lesson hast not been properly assigned, or as does the in termediate grammar pupil who has not the use of a dictionary in trying to prepare his lesson. Executor's Sale of Real Estate. I am offering for sale to the highest bidder the following real estate to wit: NEi of section 24, township 31, range 11. This land was owned by the late Patrick Sullivan and must be sold in order to close the estate. Bids will be received up to March 1st, 1909. No one will be informed as to the amount bid by any other person, and the property will be sold to the high est bidder. Address, A. M. Morrissey, 32 5 Valentine, Neb. John E. Belter and Miss Katie Erb were united in marriage last Tuesday. The groom is one of our most prosper ous farmers, living northwest of this city and has been |a resident of thd county for many years. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. M. L. Erb and has been a resident of the county since infancy. She is a charming young lady who has a host of friends where ever she is known. The happy young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life. For Sale—My residence property at a bargain, if taken at once. Gash payment, and balance on time if de sired.—H. P. Dowling. 31-tf G. G. Pond of Ewing has been in the city the past week buying hay to till ont a large eastern contract. The local hog market keeps around $5.40 to $5.60 per hundred, with "scads” of porkers coming in. Clo * ^ I lut Sale! -g ENTIRE STOCK AT L. I PcostP CONSISTING OF I Men’s, Boy’s and Children’s Clothing I Men’s, Boy’s and Women's Shoes I Hats and Caps I Full line of Gents Furnishings, Trunks, I Suitcases, Etc. I I As I expect to make a change in my business in the 1 near future. Everything now in stock 1 will be sold | ATASACRIFICE IF YOU WANT BARGAINS COME AND SEE ME I I JOHN SKIRVINGI