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The Frontier. VOLUME XXXIII. O’NEILL. NEBRASKA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 6,1913 NUMBER 34 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday **» February the 12th WHENEVER any of us look at a picture of Abraham Lincoln, we think of “patriotism;” even these that disagreed with him feel, and their decendants feel, that Lincoln “loved his country,” and that’s what the word “patriotism” means. We’re all of us patriotic in loving our country; the point is that we serve our country best by serving our own com munity best. And we can all do that whatever our work may be. Our work is to do it in the clothing business: we are trying to do it that way. Patriotic Principles In Merchandising Harsell S. Pingree is another great Ameri can who has done his “patriotism” part making good shoes. The country sounded that note , years ago, that- Pingree-made shoes are the t output of honest, patriotic labor. This line is I now complete in all styles at the home of good merchandise. „ The many other lines I handle are on the patriotic principle of the best goods for the money. The “Palmer Garment” suits and | coats, Sherman skirts and Ultra shoes, all carry with them the patriotsm of high stand | ing of value. A late addition to my stock is the Munsing underwear line, which has already demon strated to the trade its superior quality in || weight, fit and finish, which means all that the wearer could desire. I Dress Goods—A new selection of serges, whipcords, wide wale serges shevron .These are the new fabrics for the coming season; are shown in ail the best shades. | My stock of trimmings is very complete in allover yoking, also yokes with collar attached, Macrome collars and lace and insertion to match. The Monitor was called the “Ironclad” of the U. S. Navy in 1861; it was victorius; so is the Irohdad Hosiery in 1913; it carries with | it the patriotic principles of Abraham Lincoln in 1861. > I Tho Homo of Good Mdoo. P. J. McMANUS I"-1—•“-•'■“-■I I SCHOOL BONDS NOT TO INCREASE TAXES Present Levy Estimated to Be Ad equate for $50,000 Issue. PAID OFF $23,000 SINCE 1905 Indebtedness Cleaned Up Past Eight 'Years Shows What Can Be Done In Next Twenty. Tbe newspaper discussion of bonds for a new puolio school building is creating some interest among the tax payers. On general principels, the taxpayer is opposed to assuming a bonded indebtedness because he feels it implies increased taxation. A member of the O’Neill board of education in speaking of a proposed issue of bonds in tbe sum of $50,000 to run twenty years calls The Frontier’s attention to some facts and figures which he thinks show that there will be no increase of school taxes even though tbe district assumes an in debtedness of $50,000 to build a school house. In support of this claim* at tention is called to some things the district has dune with the funds raised under the present rate of taxation the past eight years In 1905 the district was in bebt $23, 081.70. This indebtedness has all been paid off during theflast eight years. In addition, there has been a large expenditure of funds on repairs on tbe old school building, a new building has been built in the west end of the district, more teachers have been employed, a general ad' vance made in teachers’ wages and all running expenses of the school met. It is reasonable to assume that if an Indebtedness of $23,000 could be paid in eight years under the present levy of taxes and other expenses met, the proposed bond and interest could be met in twenty years without increas ing tbe taxes. The board of education finds the present old school building altogether inadequate to the needs of the school, besides it being a continual drain on the treasury to keep it in repairs, and feel that when the people rightly understand tbe financial condition of the district and that a bond issue will not entail an increased rate of tax ation they will be in favor of it. Must Reduce My Stock. I will make it an object to you on my best grades of Bock Springs nut, Hocking Valley and Sheridan lump and nut, also best Illinois lump on tbe market.—P. J. Biglln. Adv. 34 4 OllHgan & Stout are making an im provement in the drug store by re placing the board floor with tiling. January Births. The following is the record of births 'or the month of January as obtained 'rom the local registrar: January 1.—Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Juse, O’Neill, son. January 2 —Mr. and Mrs. William Ouddy, Emmet, daughter. January 6.—Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Knapp, O’Neill, daughter. January 15.—Mr. and Mrs. John Erb, O'Neill, daughter. January 19.—Mr. and Mrs. George M. Stratton, O’Neill, son; Mr. and R. F. Miner, Inman, daughter. January 21.—Mr. and Mrs. E. D Harrison, Paddock, daughter; Mr. ind Mrs. Nicholas Ilosch, O’Neill, son. January 25.—Mr. and Mrs. James Oarney, O’Neill, son. January 20 —Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Biber, O’Neill, son. January 31.—Mr. and Mrs. David Stannard, O’Neill, son. Joins Speed Association. Arthur Ryan returned Iasi evening from Omaha where he went Tuesday to represent O’Neill racing interests at the Nebraska Speed association. O’Neill was admitted to the associa tion. The dates ot this season’s meet sngs are as follows: y Auburn, July 8-9-10. Beatrice, July 15-16-17. Fremont, July 22 23 24. West Point, July 29 30 31. Neligh, August, 5-6-7. O’Neill, August 12-13 14. Classes: 2:14, 2:18, 2:22, 2:27, and three-year-old trots. Free for all, 2:13, 2:17,2:22 and three year-old pace. All purses for $400, with the exception of the three-year old races which are for $200 each. Deputy Sheriff Hopkins. The following special is from Omaha to the Lincoln News. Mr. Hopkins is a Bolt county boy well known at O’Neill. John H. Hopkins, student in the Creighton and ball idol of the univer sity, will be appointed deputy sheriff to succeed Adam Sloup, who has been named deputy state oil Inspector. Hopkins has arranged to continue his studies in the law college though he will be unable to attend classes. He has been working afternoons in de partment stores to earn his way through school. Sheriff McShane is out of the city, but friends of his say he told them before he went that Hopkins will suc ceed Sloup. Hopkins said he had not been officially given the apointment, but expected it soon. President Taft has signed Congress man Kinkaid’s bill opening for settle ment the old Ft. Niobrara military reservation. The land will be subject to entry under the Kinkaid 640 acre homestead act. A portion of the original reservation is now in a game preserve. _ Candy Sale Home made candy for sale Saturday afternoon at Boris key’s store, adv. THE FORTY-FIVERS. New Member of Ancient Organiza tion Honored on Birthday. A very pleasant gathering assembled at, tbe home ofJohn J. McOafferty oh February 2 to congratulate our honor ed citizen on his sixty-fifth birthday. The visitors were all honored mem bers of the Forty-Five club, an an cient and honorable orgainzatlon, the members of whom must prove their ability along lines that perpetuates tbe game among the heathens. A few of the converts were presents, among whom was noticed L. C. Chap man and J. H. Meredith, they have proven time and again their profic iency in the game and are now ad mitted to full membership. Mr. McOafferty, while be is one of the early settlers of th<s city, only joined a few years ago and the rapid stride be made caused tbe club to issue a life, membership to him after a short probation of three months. Many of the members present have the ninety-ninth degree which en titles them to tbe exalted insignia of the Five Fingers. At midnight a splendid repast was served by Mrs. McOafferty and daugh ters, after which L. C. Chapman, in an eloquent speech, presented Mr. McOafferty with a beautiful fountlan pen, the gift of the club. Commander Thomas closed the evening exercises by singing a song in the Welch language. The members of the club present were: John En right, P. Murphy, John Dwyer, John Carton, John Coffey, M. Slattery, L. C. Chapman, J. H. Meredjth, William Joyce, Peter McMonigal, Art Ryan, Commander Thomas, William Fallon, R. R. Morrison, Joe Horiskey, John Horiskey, O. F. Blglln, John Nolen, R. E. Gallagher, M. J. Enright, Tom Enright. John L. Sullivan, ex-champion pu gilist, is quoted as saying: “The young man nowadays who has any ambition and hopes to be successful in life has got to give booze a wide berth. There is nothing to be gained by drinking except an unsavory reputa tion, a big head and a lot of tough luck. I am now considering the aver age man. It is very true that there are some men who may be able to drink moderately and successfully— that is they may limit themselves to a certain number of drinks a day and keep just this side of drunkenness and who may be able to do so without in terfering with their business, but from my observation, they are few and far between. The average man who tinkers with intoxicating drinks is pretty apt to take a flop sooner or later—it is all a question of time.” Judge Carlon yesterday issued mar riage license for Frank Reynolds and Zona Van Dover, both of Mineola. IKE LOSES OUT Missourian Was “Shown" In Holt County Court The attorneys In a civil suit in county court 'Tuesday furnished a little amusing entertainment. The action was a suit brought by Ike Rosityky, an alleged wholesale mer chant of St. Joe, Mo., against D. Abdouch of this city to cellect a bill of $34.63. The St. Joe litigant was represented by a local attorney and several depositions. Mr. Abdouch was personally present with a local attorney, who in presenting his client’s case to the court, depicted the St. Joe Ike as not to be classed with the wholesale merchant. Abdouch presented evidence which convinced the court that there was nothing to the claim and the case was dismissed with costs being assessed to plaintiff. Obituary Thomas J. McNally was born at Hudson, N. Y., October 20, 1859, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs J. B. Gaffney, near Emmet January 28, 1913. He was buried from the Catho lic church in Atkinson, and bourn to rest by his six nephews, Bert, Tom, Will and John Gaffney and Will and Bartley Malloy as pall bearers. Mr. McNally, or “Tommy” as his friends were fond of calling him; died of asthma contracted in the Black Hills where he formerly worked. In his death his sister Mrs. J. B. Gaffney of Atkinson and Mrs W. G. Malloy of Buffalo, N. Y , and a host of neices and nephews lost a dear and beloved friend. He was a pioneer in Holt county and owned a fine tract of land here accumulated by bis brains and industry. He had noenemieg.and the whole community mourns his loss, realizing that a man of sterling character, generous heart, and infail ing kindness and helpfulness to all and especially to the poor and needy has gone to his great reward. Those whq were fortunate enough to be his close associates will feel a great loss fur many days to come. *** Debaters Chosen The annual preliminary debate was held at the High School last Friday afternoon for the purpose of selecting two teams to represent this school in the district debates, the first to be held with Ainsworth in the near future. The question discussed was, Resolved that American cities should adopt a commission form of govern ment. The judges, E. H. Whelan, Hugh J. Boyle and Judge Carlon, decided in favor of the affirmative, and selected Julius D. Cronin, Hazel Bell and Beujiman Rodenwold for the first team and Edward O’Donnell, William Martin and Archie Bowen for the second team. Typewriter paper at this office. February Court Opens. District court convened Tuesday. Judge Westover of the district west of here will preside during the trial of a few cases in which Judge Dickson had been interested as an attorney. Boy Griffin of Atkibsbn and Walt O’Malley of Shields are serving as bailiffs. Two divorce cases were disposed of upon convening of court by granting the petitions of plaintiffs. Joseph A. Gage was granted a decree divorcing Edna May Gage. There was no con test by defendant, who was given custody of the children. No alimony, plaintiff paying costs of suit. Lily 0. Brown was granted* a decree of divorce and alimony in her suit against Fred L. Brown. Charles Crowell vs. William Skllli corn, et. al., a suit of considerable im portance in which plaintiff seeks to have a land deal annulled, was before the court all day yesterday and the most of Tuesday. According to the complaint the plaintiff traded a ranch near Atkinson in this county for a body of land along the Missouri river in Iowa. The Iowa land has been washing away with the change of the river chanel. The plaintiff claims the trade was effected by fraud and mis representation. Educational Notes. The school house in district 53 burn ed Thursday, January 23rd. Mr. Charles Fink of Phoenix is the direotor of this district. The cause of the fire was not known. The eight grade examination will be held Thursday, Maroh 13th and Friday, March 14th. This examination will be given to rural schools, only. The town and city schools may write in May. There will be a special examination for teachers on Saturday, February 15, 1913 This examination will cover all subjects required for county certifica tion and will be held one day, only. The lire branches will not be given. Page has a Parent’s Teachers’ As sociation which meets once a month. Their aim Is to help both teachers and pupils. The reading circle questions, rules and regulations for eighth grade ex aminations and rules for re-issuance of certificates have been mailed to all teaohers in the county. Anyone not receiving these should write the county superintendent. The Seniors of the Atkinson High School gave a class play Saturday even ing, February 1st, to a large and appreciative audience. The play was entitled “The Sweet Girl Graduate’’. Minnie B. Miller, Co. Supt. The board of supervisors adjourned last Thursday until February 11. Some of the members of the board desired-to go to Lincoln to attend the meeting of the assessors of the state* and so adjournment was taken. MISTER TAKES A DEACONESSFOR BRIDE Two Young Church Workers United In Wedlock. PRETTY CHURCH SERVICE HELD At the Close of Prayer Meeting Wed* ding Takes Place.—Witnessed By Large Audience. A pretty romance culminated last evening In tbe celebration of the nuptials of Rev. Harold J. Armitage, pastor of tbe Methodist church of this city, and Miss Stella Mauds Grouse of Louisville, 111. The ceremony took place at the pastor’s church at the close of the midweek prayer service, which was conducted by Dr. George of Nellgh * superintendent of Methodist oharges in this district, and who also solom nized the marriage. The .pastor had invited his congre gation to be present,.but the general good will felt toward this young couple by O’Neill people was responsible fbr a large attendance by others outside tbe confines of the church member ship, which enlarged the audience to tbe full oapacity of the church. The bridal pair were in waiting in tbe study room. As tbe organist began the soft strains of the “Bridal Chorus,” from Lohengrin, Mr. Armit age led his bride to tbe altar. Tbe ohoir sang “Marriage," after which Dr. George read the marriage service in a manner that gave a touch of solemnity and impressiveness to tbe occasion. In accepting his bride, Mr. Armitage placed a glittering band upon her finger, and Mr. George In voked God’s blessing upon the union. Tbe choir concluded the service by singing “O, Perfect Love.” Nearly everybody in the congrega tion went forward and extended the handshake of congratulations. It is a familiar saying that “all the world loves a lover.” In this instance there are two of them to love. Rev. Armitage has secured a bride and an efficient helper in tbe work of extend ing the gospel of salvation in a very needy world through publie meetings he beld early in January. Miss Crouse came here as a deaconess to assist in the meetings and will remain tbe wife of the pastor to continue her service in an enlarged sphere. Her natural winsome personality, refined by Christian graces, will have a whole some effect especially among the young of her husband’s congregation. Mr. Armitage has not been in O’ Neill long, but has made many friends, and the Methodist people regard him as the most capable and earnest min ister they have bad in many yean*