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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1911)
The Frontier. VOLUME XXXI. O’NEILL. NEBRASKA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5.1911 _NUMBER 29 ROUSED FROM BEDS BY FIRE Gunn Home Destroyed and Family , Has Narrow Escape* The home of A1 Gunn was destroyed hv tire between three and four o’clock Tuesday morning, Mr. Gunn and children having themselves a narrow escape from perishing in the flames Mr. Gunn was.awakened by the "dor of smoke to find the house in Himes and barely had time to get the children out just as they were sleeping without dressing in the letter cold. The tire originated in th s kitchen and cut off the usual exit from the house. Mr. Gunn broke the glass from the front door which was fastened up for the winter and got the children out through the opening when he was overcome by smoke and fell to tlie floor. Bis son Edward went in to get his father out and also be Icame sutfocated and fell. The eldest daughter Miss flattie, then broke in the door and dragged her almost un concious father and brother out. Her feet were bare and one foot was badly cu t on glass and both feet frosted. Mr. Gunn and the boy were quite badlv burned about the head and face, but the Injuries, the doctor says, will not prove serious. Miss Hattie, a 17 year old girl, show ed her pluck and heroism In saving the lives oflher father and brother, endur ing the bitter cold, clad only in sleep ing garments with no shoes or stock ' ings The tire alarm was sounded and I hose who heard it went to the aid of ihe suffering family at once. The house and furnishings were ln j sured for $1,150. Funeral of Mrs. Graham. Owfng to the storm Sunday and se vere,told following Monday the funer al civer the remains of Mrs. Bridget I #**A%riham, was not held until Tuesday. Old friends apd neighbors of the de * ceased assembled at St. Patrick’s j church at 10 o’clock Tuesday to wit ness the last sad rites before the re mains of their old neighbor were laid i o rest. Rew. Father Cassidy celebrated the mass, after which, in a few well chos en remarks, hejrfeferred to the exlem pilary Christian character of the de ceased, and then directed the atten tion of his hearers to the uncertainty of this life and admonished them to so their daily walk as to be pre pareu tor eternity at all times. The casket was covered with beaut fful floral tributes and a large piece o( green foliage, sent by her son Maurice of Sam Francisco stood near the en trance of the church. Jack Graham of San Jose, Cal, and George of San Francisco ca'me with the remains and the deceased’s eldest son Ltsh and wife came up from Omaha to attend i lie funeral. _._ : T. Items on Route 1. I. R Flarding and Geo. Losner, of Honey Creek, went to Fremont, Tues day, where they are attending college. Sam Losher (left Tuesday for Lin coln to resume his studies at the state university. j.'J. Sweitzer, the blacksmith, has sold out, and bought a shop in Mil ford, geward county and will move his family there, this week. Mr. Laraphier, who represents a Kansas oil company, has taken several 50 gallon orders for oil, and expects to ij&jfe have a c&r of oil on tire track in about * ja leD days. The recent cold snap crawled into a W great tqpoy’potato" pits, Jand also got J"- 'some poultry, here and there. |£(lta Otto Ibgerspll, of Powder River, has lode all the outlay? horses in this set |f*| 1 leroenrt, and Jsiriow looking for a bad lEl-lnule. ’ '** v <• -t The Live Stock Market -Owing tojblie storm ajpd the blocka ded condition of the railroads cattle ^eehtts so far this week have been scaJply heavy ^enough to make a market. Nominally values can be quote^btlfher on killers and also on stockers >and feeders. It will take liberal jfeaeitps to break prices on cattle. ^ VVe qu Jte: Faft to c»io>ce beeves. 6.00® 6.75 Others diown to. 4.75 cornfed sows and heifers up to 4 50 Fair to gfood . 3.75® 4 40 - .nners knd cutters. 3 00(a) 3 50 ialca’vea.....i.4.00® 8.00 i' 'alls, s 'ags,etc..3.50® 4 9(1 , .od to'choice feeders. 4.40® 5.40 Others .down to... 3.25 Stock hPifers....-.^. 3 25® 4 25 ly Sunday’s World-Herald we no tice thatjJ- M. Cleveland died at his "home b° Hot Springs;, 8. D., Friday offpneumonia. Mr. Cleveland was a r ‘sidfent of this city for many year9 duilrvk the pioneer period and was one J lye first lawyets to settle here. He mo'tpd to Hot Springs nineteen years fend at t he time of his death was d ouky judge of FaJI River county, m . * LOCAL MATTERS. FARM LOANS. See R. H. Parker. Dr. Devine resident dentist. Phone 175. 18-tf For Sale—Two good fresh cows. D. A. Doyle. Some bargins In real estate, close in —Hall & Co. 50-tf Subscribe for The Frontier, onlv *1.50 per year. Large list of town property for sale. -Hall &|Co. 50-tf For Rent—My feed store on Fourth, street —S. F McNIchols. 23-tf For Sale—A Registered Short Horn bull.—Tim McCarthy, O’Nejll. 27-6p Six months guaranteed Shoes at Alberts Harness and Shoe Store. 26-4 Mercury ranged from 32 below zero on Tuesday morning to 36 above this morning. Miss Mabel Graham of Omaha is in the city visiting at the home of B. Helen McCafferty. Editor Cronin went to Lincoln Mon day to be ready for duty when the legislature convened Tuesday. Money to loan on improved farms. No Waiting, money paid when you sign the papers.—Hall & Co. 50-tf Dr Corbett is in O’Neill every Mon day, Tuesday, Wednesday ano Thur day, except 2d week of each month. 16tf D. J. Kelly departed yesterday for his home at West Superior, Wis., after a week’s visit with relatives here. Why pay rent when you can get money to build on small payments. Call at the office of C. E. Hall for full particulars. 52-tf Frank Jordan went to Sioux Falls today to investigate an offer he has from a railroad company to become train dispatcher at that place. Miss Dora Alberts, who spent her Christmas vacation at her home here, returned Wednesday to resume her duties as teacher, near Atkinson. The Speedway to Health, Bliss Native Herbs, the Great Blood Pur tier, Kidney and Liver Regulater at Alberts Harness and Shoe Store. 26-4 Think of me'when you get ready to borrow some money on your farm, ranch or city property. 21-6mo R. H. Parker, Land Agent, ONeill When you want an up to-date Twentieth Century Auctioneer call on John Miskimins, Atkinson, Neb. For dates call him at Atkinson or the Fi delity Bank, O’Neill: 27tf. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Powell arrived in the city last evening from Lincoln where they had been the past two weeks. They drove out to their home at Mineola today. For Sale—Poland China boar pigs of approved breeding; Barred Rock and Buff Orpington cockrels at reasonable prices. J. D. Grimes, Chambers, Nebraska. 28-4p. James Early jr., was the lucky winner In the automobile contest lately closed by a Sioux City paper. The prize which goes to Mr. Earley is a Flanders Automobile. Peter Curtis and family have moved to Orchard where! Mr. Curtis has bought a general merchandise stock. Mr. Curtis was in the livery business here until a few months ago. A large window at O. O. Snyder’s lumber office was blown in during the blizzard Sunday, which entailed con siderable snow shoveling when the men opened up Monday morning. Judge Malone last evening performed the ceremony uniting in marriage Mr. Florien Gesiriech of Newport and Mrs. Mary Jenkins of Chadron. They were married at the Merchants hotel. Catarrh Sufferers—Send $1 today and I will send you a remedy that will cure your catarrh in 20 to 30 days, don’t suffer longer, send at once. T. Thomas, 218 W. Walnut St., Spring field, Mo. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a very valuable medicine for throat and lung troubles, quickly relieves and cures painful breating and a danger ously sounding cough which indicates congested lungs. Sold by all dealers. New Years falling on Sunday this year, Monday was observed as a holi day by O'Neill bankers, federal and county officials. Business places were all open, but the severe cold following Sunday’sstorm ratherfiput a crimp in trade. Miss Ruth Page came up from Page Tuesday evening, departing Wednes day for Lincoln where she is teaching in the public schools. Miss Page spent the Christmas vacation with her mother and other relatives in this county. For Sale—An imported Suffolk Perch Stallion, color, deep sorrell, 6 years old weight 1700 pounds. Will trade the horse for land or stock or or will sell him upon terms to suit purchasers.—Greeley Brothers, Atkinson, Nebr. 23-6. KUHL OF CEDAR SPEAKER Democrats Make Party Affair of House Organization. Lincoln News: The democrats decided this morning to Organ ize the legislature without the aid of republicans and without any tight be ing conducted on the floor of either house. Everything was settled, ithe senators getting together after al most an all night session and the house democrats striving at an under standing soon after the session was called to order. The Jnine drys who stood out for certain extensive con cessions were forced to come much more than half way and the wets gave more than they had agreed to yester day. This is the basis of agreement in the house: The drys sacrificed Quack enbush for speaker, and agreed to the selection of H. C. Rlohmond for chief clerk. They waived specifically all promises of committee chairmanships, secured permissions to name the first assistant clerk of the house, the chief clerk of the enrolling and engrosssing room, and six members of the com mittee on committees It was also agreed that the county option bill was to have the right of way and no amendments to it were to be offered to the measure except by men who were promised to vote for the measure. After the nine dry members had agreed to come in caucus and had pre pared their proposition for submission everything went along harmoniously, frequent applause Interrupting the proceedings. Kuhl was named for speaker by Hospodsky and was nom inated unanimously, Richmond was named by McKissick and nominated unanimously. In aggreelng to allow the drys to name the first assistant clerk, Sink asked that they agree not to name Trenmor Cone or Victor Wilson. This was readily agreed to by the drys. The first roll came on sergeant of arms, Keely of Furnas and Beltzer of Polk being the candidates. The form er won on the first ballot by a vote of 34 to 15. Beltzer was made assistant. J. D. Gavin of Lincoln was nominated for postmaster, and Dick Sampson of Seward for assistant. Henry Gerdes of Richardson was named as t 'ocpor ory presiding officer of the house, pending the permanent organization. Three candidates for chaplain were placed in nomination, H. O. Urlckar), J. Mickel, and Frank Mills. Mr. Mick el won out on the first ballot. The caucus adjourned at 10:30 to meet again this evening at which time the committees and the com mittee on employes, and the com mittee on rules will be named. The agreement proffered by the dry mem bers and accepted by the wets named the six day members of the committee on committees. Wolfe-Mather. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mather, Wednesday when their daughter Hazel Mary was joined in holy wedlock with Harley I. Wolfe. A large number of relatives and friends assembled in the parlor and at 12 o’clock the bride and groom accom panined by the groom’s brother and sister, Mr. Claude Wolfe and Mrs. Rob Baker, entered the parlor to the strains of the wedding march played by the bride’s!sister-in-law,|Mrs.|Clyde Mather. The bride was gowned in a beautiful gown of Alice-blue isatin trimmed in white cluney lace, and carried a beau tiful bouquet of American beauty roses. The groom was derssed in the con ventional black. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Watson. After congratulations were extend ed, the bride and groom led {the way to the dining room where a delicious five course dinner was served. The young couple were the recipi ents of many beautiful and useful presents. They will reside on the farm be longing to the bride’s father. Much joy and happiness is wished them as they journey along through life. _____ It is understood that the aviator Arch Hoxsey, killed at Los Angeles, Cal., last Saturday,is a former Holt county boy, his parents being among the old settlers near Atkinson and his father ,now deceased, was in politics In this county a quarter of a century ago, being a candidate for county judge against B. F. Roberts at one time, the election resulting in a tie vote. Mr. Hoxey’s remains are buried at Atkinson, and the ashes of his son, whose remains were cremated after the fall that killed him, have been brought from Los Angeles to Atkin son for burial. The funeral was held at Los Angeles January 3, and his mother brought the remains to their i. P. Mann & C ». We will continvie ovir SaJe for a.t least anotKer week --— 20 Per Cent Discount on Everything in the Dry Goods and Clothing line except Fur Coats Sunday made us ail think we could use something in Heavy Clothing; now don't wait until you need it—buy now and save money. Don’t Overlook the bargains in Ladies, Misses and Childrens Coats —25 per cent discount this week to close what few numbers we have. Now don’t think because we only have a few coats left that i you can’t find what you want. Our line is all new, some garments arriving as late as the 1st of December. MEN’S AND BOY’S Cloth ing. This is a chance to get one of the best suits made at a discount. We have in cluded our Kuppenheimm er line in this sale. LADIES’ FURS. A good line of Furs at bargain prices. 25 per cent dis. i BLANKETS. We * have some of the very finest wool blankets made. If you need a pair, ask our price. old home town in this county for bur ial. _____ Col. Cowperthwaite tells us that there are going to be a great many public sales from now till spring, es pecially through the northern part of the county. He has sales set to auc tion for nearly every day during Feb ruary and several also this month. The Pleasant Valley Cemetery As sociation will hold its annual meeting at the Pleasant Valley Church, Jan ury 10th, at 8 o’clock in the evening. All members are requested to be pres ent, as well as any others who may be interested.—J. O. Stein, president. District court will convene next Monday, the jury to report for duty Tuesday. The docket is the usual size but most of the suits involve ques tions of equity only. There are a number of criminal cases which have been on the docket for some time. Shoemaker Bros, have purchased a bone grinding machine and are now able to furnish chicken fanciers with the best chicken food on the market. No need of sending away for your chicken feed now, just call at the New Market and they will be able to fix you out. _ The hearing was had yesterday in county court in the case of the state against Ed Thurlow and Bert Payne, who were charged with holding up a showman with intent to rob at Stuart a month ago. They were held to the district court for trial on $500 bonds each. _ 0. W. Jones will have a public sale at the farm he recently sold six miles north and two miles east of O’Neill on Wednesday, January 18. Mr. Jones advertise’s for sale seven head of horses and mules, fifteen head of cattle, forty five head of hogs, and harness, farm machineryand his house, hold goods._ Police court furnished but little of interest after the New Year’s jolifi catlons. Two town boys got into an altercation Monday nlirht and were taken before Police Judge Mc Cafferty Tuesday and fined. The in vesl igation disclosed that one of the boys had Jbeen the agressor and his fine was fixed at $5, while the other was assessed $3. The blizzard last Sunday reminded “the old in habitant” of the terrible storm of 1888. It was not as bad as that historic storm because there was less snow. The wind, however, blew nearly as strong and the temperature was lower, being 12 below Sunday morning and falling to 26 by Monday morning, with the wind still blowing, but somewhat slackened. A newly wedded couple attracted some attention yesterday by persist ant and protracted parading the streets. Tbeigroom gallantly held the arm of his blushing and smiling bride who wore a cream colored wedding gown and nc extra wraps for protect ion from the cold. The scene was a little comical, but the young couple appeared to be happy, so what’s the dif.? Two valuable stag bounds belong ing to Frank Martin were stolen from bis mother’s barn one nigbt laat week. Frank came over from his homestead about two weeks ago, going to Omaha to see bis brother Walter who is eon fined in a hospital there. He brought the hounds with him and had them chained in his mother’s barn ac 1 dur ing the night chain and dogs diasap peared. Frank valued them at 125 each as they were.'exceptlonally good wolf hounds. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is not a common, every-day cough mix ture. It Is a meritorious remedy for all the troublesome and dangerous complications resulting from cold In the bead, throat chest or lungs. Sold by all dealers. MIDWINTER Low Priced Sale Saturday, Jan. 7th to 14th Extra fine dry granulated sugar per 100 pounds , $5,45 Fresh country butter, lb , ,25 Childrens heavy fleeced union suits, all sizes, per suit , . .45 Ladies sateen yettlcoat .95 Large size heavy fancy quilt 2,75 Good quality fancy quilt , 1.50 64-inch white damask table doth 65c quality, yd.39 Heavy wool sox, pair . . . .19 Heavy outting flannels, all colors, yd ,9z Best quality French ginghams, yd ,8z Ladies extra heavy wool or silk scarf ,59 Men's fur coats, duck coats, suits, odd coats, wool and fleeced under wear, ladies' coats and all lines of shoes at low prices. D. ABDOUCH