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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 14, 1912)
.rm I HU _. VOLUME XXXIII O’NEILL, NEBRASKA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14.1912_ NUMBER 22 LOCAL MATTERS. Mrs. E. n. Whelan went to Omaha Tuesday to attend the funeral of her nephew J A. Cowperthwalte returned last Thursday evening from a short busi ness trip to Omaha E F. Huse, of the Huse Publishing Co , of Norfolk, was in the city last Wednesday on business. Dean E. Cole of Emmet and Miss Alice M. Martens of Atkinson were granted a marriage license by Acting County Judge Chapman last Tuesday. The Murray boys two, of Grattin township’s young, hustling farmers, who live north of town say they have some corn averaging 62 bushels per acre. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jones of Blair arrived in the city yesterday fora short visit with old time frtends and neighbors. They made the trip in their auto. L. C. Chapman is now filling the office of county judge during the absence of County Judge Carlon. It it needelss to say that Lewis is filling the position with ability, dignity and decorum. Judge Carlon departed Sunday morning for Chicago and St. Louis on a business and pleasure trip. His daughter Mrs. Bert Shoemaker and Louie Shoemaker accompanied him as far as Omaha. ^ A.C. McCauley and J. R. Jarvis were among the Atkinson people who accompanied the football team to this city last Saturday. Judging from the smiles that Illuminated their coun tenance during the game they thoroughly enjoyed it. Sheriff Grady was confined to hik* home several days the past week with a severe attack of the mumps, but is again able to be around. Henry strenuously denies that his sickness was caused by the democratic land slide, although some of his democratic friends assert that was the cause of nls sickness. Patriot Ragan and niece left last Tuesday morning for county Mayo, Ireland, where they will spend the winter visiting relatives and friends. Prior to his departure Mr. Ragan called at this office and ordered The Frontier sent to him so thst he could keep posted upon Holt County affairs during his absence. An O’Neill business man,who was born and raised in Pennsylvania, bet a new suit or clothes with Lew Chap man that Pennsylvania would go for Taft, in the presidential election. The keystone state went for Roose velt and as a result Lewis is wearing a new suit of clothes at the expense of the former Pennsylvanian. James Binkerd,an old time resident of the Dorsey neighborhood in this county, was in this city last Monday ___I visiting old time friends. Mr. Bin kerd now lives in Lyncl), where he moved some two years ago. Sunday, November 24th, engllsh services with preaching will be held at the German Lutheran church at 3:00 p m. Subject of sermon: “The Holy Scripture: Origin Purpose.” We extend a cordial welcome to you and your friends. Rev. Geo. H. Tiefel. J D Hanley was up from Omaha the first of the week visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs Dennis Hanley north of this city. Mr. Hanley is private secretary for Congressman Loebeck of Omaha and will leave for Washington in a few days to take up his official duties. O’Neill has joined the Chautauqua circuit and will have a Chautauqua next August. A representative of the Britt Chautauqua was in the city the first of the week and succeeded in getting enough of our people interest ed to Insure the success of the under taking. The date has not been fixed yet, but it will probably be some time in August. Mr. and Mrs. James McManus of Chicago arrived in the city last Sun day evening for a few days visit with relatives and old time friends, Mr. McManus was formerly a resident of this city, but left here some twenty years ago and went to Chicago where he entered the grocery business and has been very successful, so that now he owns one of the largest retail gro ceries in that city. They left foi their home this morning. jr. ward, son or mrs. micnaei O’Neill of this city,was elected county j judge of Fall River county, 8. D., at the recent election, receiving a majority of over 500 votes in the county. Pete has again exemplified the fact that O’Neill boys always make good no matter in what walk in life they desire tocast their lot. The Frontier tenders congratulations upon his good fortune and wishes him a successful career upon the bench in South Dakota. Joseph Bures has filed suit in the district court asking for a divorce from Mary Bures to whom he was married in Chicago on October 10, 1910. He alleges that they lived together as man and wife but one day and that defendent refuses te come to this county to make her home with him. He asks for an absolute divorce upon the grounds of abandon ment and such other relief as may be just and equitable. The marriage of Bures and his wife was the out growth of a matrimonial advertise ment and Bures never seen the lady he married unlll a few hours prior to the ceremony. During the rush and political excitement of the past two weeks Th9 Frontier overlooked the wedding of two prominent Holt county people which was soleminlzed at Omaha a couple of weeks ago. The parties to the wedding were George Cherry, who has been a resident of the county for the past two years being in the em ploy of the International Harvester company, and Miss Mayme Welsh, daughter of Mrs. Welsh, one of the pioneer residents of the county. Al though a little late The Frontier begs leave to extend its congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy journey upon the matrimonial seas. Herbert Richardson was arrested last week on complaint of Louis Steb ner, charged with having shot at Caroline Stebner on November 2, while the latter was near her home on the Eagle, eighteen miles northwest of this city. A preliminary hearing was held before Acting County Judge Chapman last Tuesday. Richardson admitted the shooting, but said that he thought he was shooting at a wolf. Mrs. Stebrer was about fifty rods from him when he fired twice. The evidence disclosed that one of the bullets passed within a few inches of Mrs. Stebner. Richardson was bound over to the next term of the district court and bond fixed at #500 which was furnished. Died, at Grand Island on November 1,1912, Sarah J., wife of J. B. Torbert, aged 78 years, 4 months and 20 days Sarah J. Allen was born In Utica, Herkimer county. N. Y. June 16, 1834, moving with her folks to the state of Wisconsin in which state she was married to J. B. Torbert in 1854; mov ing from there to Davenport, Iowa, where J- B. Torbert entered the U. S Army as Lieutenant of Company D, 2nd Iowa Cavalry. After his dis charge in 1885 they moved to what was then Dakota territory, moving i from there to Red Bird, Neb., Holt County, November, 1876, having re sided in this countv most of the time since, until two years ago, since which time they have made Grand Island their home. *** Married, at wisner, «enra»n», w november 7,1912, Daniel D. Harring ton of O’Neill and Miss Anna Ryan of Wisner. After the ceremony the bridal couple left on an extended wed ding trip and a visit with relatives at Humphrey, Columbus, Omaha and Chicago and after their return will be at home to their many friends in the J. F. Gallagher residence In the western part of the city. The groom Is one of O’Neill’s young and proml- . nent business men, who during his tbree years of business life in this city has been very successful. He is a young man of sterling integrity and has hosts of friends throughout the county. The bride Is one of Wisner’s most charming young ladies She is a young lady of many graces of mind and person, who is capable Of tlHlog the home she will adore with hap li ne ss and will prove truly to be a help mate and companion by the husband she has chosen tq honor with her hand. The Frontier joins the many friends of Dan Harrington In wishing for him and his bride manny, many years of wedded happiness and biles. A. P. Brooks died at his home in this city last Wednesday morning at 11:45, after an Illness uf six weeks Of Bright’s disease. Mr. Brooks had been ailing for several weeks but was feeling unusually well tbe morning of his death. Gene Kane wa* in tbe room visiting him and Mr. Brooks was sitting up in bed talking with him. The door was open and Mr. Brooks asked Gene to close the doof. He closed the door and when he turned around Mr. Brooks was dead. De ceased was born In Texas on May 18, 1859, and was a little over 63 year* of age at the time of hla death. He came to this county In 1879 and as soon as he reached his majority filed upon a quarter seotion of land two - miles north of this oily, where he re sided for several years. He was one of the pioneers who endura# all tbe hardships of pioneer days, suffered from the grasshoppers and later the drought and when he had reached the stage in life that he oould take things easy, after a life time of toll, be was called to the great beyond. For the past seven years he bad been janitor in the public school building gpd he performed his work there as be did jgffirts^sssrtta&?s» *< county who will regret to learwof his death. Deceased leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn the death of a kind and loving husband and father. He was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, in which he carried *2,000 life insurance, and of tbe Knights of Columbus. The funer al will be held from the Catholic church Saturday morning at 10 o’clock The Frontier joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy in their hour of sorrow. Tuesday & Wednesday ! November 19 said 20th |i __ 1 Ladies Suits Ladies Coats Misses Coats J Children’s Coats Ladies Skirts Ladies Furs ; Scarfs and Muffs_Ladies Fur Coats_ Can fit the Stout, the Slim, the Medium and Small I Coats and Jackets Sizes up to 48 | A representative will be at our store for two days to hold sale. He comes l with a large line of sample trunks, showing a very large assortment in all \ above lines. This will give all who visit our store Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19 and 20th, a splendid opportunity to select from a very large ; stock. Bring the whole family and fit them at our Special Low Prices. Be sure and attend this sale. It will sate you money. Laoies auns ironr $5.00 to $25.00 Ladies Coats from • einnn Misses Coats from ' Children's Coats from (in , *tis on Ladies Furs and Muffs from efn no In tZnno ; Ladies Fur Coats and Jackets from.. ...$20.00 to $60.00 Remember the days and date, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 19 | and 20. Sale begins 8 a. m. It will pay you to attend this Sale. I The way we treat our customers is one golden rule that has made this bank a success. NEBRASKA STATE BANK JAMES F. O’DONNELL, Casiiier B PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS jgjfThe depositors of this bank are protected by the deposi tors* guarantee fund of the jtate^of^Nebraska^^^^^^^^^^^^^ S. S. Welptoo. President. O. F. Biglin. Vice President You to tt • I Red Froi Saturday, Nov. at 2 o’clock, P. M. You are invited to see the many | new things and the new store. And you are invited to come and receive one of the handsome sou venters which will be given to every lady attending and to take advantage of some unusually good values. Won't you come. You are inviU ed whether you intend making any purchases or not. J. C. HARNISH, O’Neal. I