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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 3, 1918)
4 - • "" The Frontier. VOLUME XXXIX. O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1918 - Pretty iintaka Slats Histarlsal Sririf L-■— -T -i ■ ' ■—V-'- —■ "" NO. 17. UK AL MATTERS. O. C. Gammons, of Amelia, was in the city several days the past'week W.K, ^Hodgkin spent Tuesday in Norfolk attending to legal affairs. L. W. Bergstrom made a business « tiip to Stuart Wednesday. A. W. Mil’er of Atkinson is in the city today. Mrs. J L. Fisher, of Ewing, has _ been ir. the city the past few days visiting Miss Mary Markey Mrs. F J. Dishner went to Omaha Monday morning to spend a few days at the Aksarben. J. B. Donohoe returned Tuesday evening from Omaha, where he was on the market with a load of steers. O. O. Snyder returned last Thursday from a business trip to the southern part of the state. Walter Campbell left Tuesday morning for his home in Omaha after an extended visit with home folks Hugh Boyle returned from Norfolk . Wednesday night fater spending a few days there attending to business matters. P. W Dulfey went to Omaha the first of the week and will suend a few days there looking after business mat ters. Mr. and Mrs George Morrison left .last Friday morning for a ten day visit at the home of his parents in Chicago. Ted Cooper left Sunday morning for Bellevue College, at Fort Crook, Nebr , where he will attend school during the coming year. Mr. and Mr. George Gaughenbaugh and family returned Tuesday evening fom a week’s visit by auto to Winner, S D. Miss Florence McCafferty left Wed nesday morning for Omaha, where she will spend a few days visiting with friends. Mrs. C. E. Tedrow, of Des Moines, Iowa, arrived here last week to spend a few weeks visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. H Shultz. Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey, went to Omaha Sunday morning and will spend a week visiting friends and at tending the Aksarben. Judge R R. Dickson and Reporter C. B. Scott held a short term of dis trict court in Rock county the first of the week. John Shuler, 53, and Miss Amanda Handy, 62, both of Atkinson, were granted a license to wed by County Judge Malone Wednesday. The M. E. Kensington were enter tained by Mr. and Mrs. C R. Petti john last Tuesday afternoon. They spent the afternoon knitting articles for the Red Cross. Mrs. John L Quig w>ent to Omaha Wednesday morning, where she. will join Mr. Quig, who went down Sunday and they will spend a few days taking in the sights at Aksarben. Mr. and Mrs. C M. Daly went to Omaha Wednesday morning to spend a few days visiting friends, and in cidently to take in the sights at the Aksarben. The Keith Red Cross will meet for a business meeting at Mrs. i Harry Anderson’s on October 9th. All auxil aries are to be present.—Mabel Bosh art, Secretary. J. S Walker, of Sioux City, is in the city today. J. S. still owns his ranch north of Page and has to visit the county occasionally to see how things are progressing in the county where he lived for so many years. On next Monday, October 7th, all *■* busines places in the city are expected to close at 2 o’clock p. m., in order that all the business men can attend the Liberty Bond meeting at the K. C hall to sign up for their quota of Liberty bonds.—P. D. Mullen, Acting Mayor. Miss Marguerite Carney left Sat urday morning for Washington, D C., where she will enter the employ of the government. The vacancy left in the O’Neill schools, by Miss Car ney’s resignation,^ has been filled by the election of Miss Violet Brown. A reception will be given tc the ' district superintendent and Rev. S. T Walker and Mrs. Walker, on Monday evening, October 7th, at the M. E. church. Quarterly conference to be at 7:30. All the members and friends of the church are cordially in vited to attend E F. Porter, of Chambers, repub lican candidate for county clerk, was visiting with his many friends in this city last Tuesday. Mr. Porter is going around a little meeting the voters and says that prospects for republican success at the polls this fall are very bright. Several potatoe buyers have been in the city the past week buying po tatoes for shipment to Seward county, where the crop was a total failure. Several cars have been shipped the past week and several more will be shipped the coming week. They are paying $1.00 per bushel for them. Mrs. A J. Hamond left Wednes day morning for Omaha where she will visit with relatives for a short time. From there she will go to Hastings to attend a convention of the Degrefc of Honor to which she is a delegate from the lodal lodge. Be fore returning home Mrs. Hammond expects to make short visits with rel atives and friends at Columbus and Sioux City, Iowa. • Miss Mayme McManus returned the first of the week from a month’s visit spent in Colorado and Wyoming. In Denver she met many former 0’Neill_ people and they were all happy and' prosperous, especially Mr. and Mrs. G W. Cherry. Mrs. Cherry was formerly Miss Mayme Welsh of this city and Mr. Cherry represented the International Harvester Company in this territory and made his headquar ters in this city Mr. Cherry is now in the tractor business and has one of the most beautiful homes in North Denver. W M. Caldwell, route agent of the American Railway Express Company, was in the city two days this week looking over the situation of the Ex press companies. Mr. Caldwell found conditions perfectly satisfactory at both depot offices, but expressed him self as favoring an uptown office where the business might be handled with more convenience to the public. There is no question but what the express companies would secure more business here if there was an uptown office as many people object to walk ing to the depot to send their pack ages. We understand they contem plate making J. A Brown their up town agent, if they decide on opening an up-town office. This location would be very convenient for the pa trons of the express companies Notice. The proposition as to whether or not the Union Church at Emmet shall be dedicated to the Methodist church will be voted on at the close of the regular four o’clock services next Sunday All interested parties are requested to be present. Paddock Township Caucus. The republican electors of Paddock township are called to meet at the town hall, Wednesday, October 9, at 2 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of placing in nomination a township ticket and transacting such other busi ness as may come before the meeting. P J. LANSWORTH, Chairman. O’Neill Girl Gets Good Appointment. Lincoln State Journal, Oct. 2: Miss Anna O’Donnell, of O’Neill, chief clerk and bookkeeper of the certifi cation department, office of the state superintendent, has been appointed assistant to J. W. Crabtree, secretary of the national educational association and will go to Washington, D. C to assume her new duties. nnpur Interest and Ours Alike are served by our member . ship in the Federal Reserve t System. It insures our being able to meet all proper demands of depos itors and borrowers. THE O’NEILL NATIONAL BANK Capital. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $125,000 This Bank Carries no Indebtedness of Officers or Stockholders. O. F. Biglin Passes Away. Owen F. Biglin died at his home in this city at 7:15 last Tuesday morning after an illness of over three years of arterial serosis, at the- age of 56 years and 11 months Deceased was *born at Dunmore, Pa., on November 5, 1861. In the fall of 1881 he came west and for a time was a brakeman on the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroai now the Northwestern, running through this city. He located in O’Neill in the fall of 1882 and was a resident of this city continuously since. When he first came to O’Neill he worked for Patrick Hagejty, who at that time ran the largest general store in this section of the state. He later entered the store of McCann & Co., which store he later purchased and conducted until sickness compelled him to relinquish the active manage ment of the business to his sons, some three years ago. On February 14, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret A. McCann, who with eight children are left to mourn the death of a kind and loving husband and father. The children are: John, Hastings; Ambrose, Casper; Sister Julia, Sioux City; and Frank, William, Irenaeia, Genevieve and Clare of this city. The children were all at his' bedside when he pased away except Ambrose, who had returned to his home at Casper the day before he died. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters, P. J , of this city and William, who lives in Pennsyl vania, where the sisters also reside. A little over three years ag<i Mr. Biglin’s health began to fail and he went to Omaha and consulted special ists who informed him that he was suffering from arterial serosis, for which there was no cure. Notwith standing the condition of his health he always maintained his cheerful ness and calmly awaited the call from above. It was the writer’s good fortune to have known him long and well, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by We first met him thirty-seven years ago, while he was still railroading, and we have been friends and neighbors in the years that have passed since that time. Today we miss his kindly smile and friendly greeting; we long in vain to hear the ring of his jovial laughter and to feel his genial pres ence. Possessed of an unusually keen intellect, a deep student and a great reader it was a real pleasure to discuss with him the questions of moment in our public life. But he has answered the last call and his passing will be sincerely mourned by many outside of his immediate family, for his friends were legion. He was always prominent in civic affairs and served the city in various capacities of honor and trust. He was the first mayor of this city and several times thereafter was called upon by our people to head the city government. He filled every position with ability and fidelity. He was ever a great booster for this city and county and lived to see O’Neill take its place as one of the best little cities in the state and Holt county become one of the garden spots of the state. He was also prominent in lodge affairs and held membership in the Knights of Columbus, The Elks, the Modern Woodmen, Royal Neigh bors and the Ancient Order of United Workmen He was a devoted husband and kind and indulgent father; to his brothers and sisters a tender brother; to his friends the soul of fellowship But the greatest of all he was a man. And as a man it is that those who knew him best most love to contem plate him. He believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellow men, to let into the dark places of life the sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness. His devotion to his wife and family and his kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory im the home which his presence bright ened and which death has now dark ened Though he has gone his record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure. His life was gentle, but like the still waters it was deep. In his heart of hearts he carried those he loved, and his hand was never weary, his step never failed those who were in any way dependent upon him. The funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s church at 9 o’clock this morning, Very Rev M. F. Cassidy officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was covered with the most beautiful floral designs loving fingers ever wrought, all of which spoke of |3eace and immortality. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in this city, many friends being present from various parts of the county and state to pay their last respects to their deceased friend, and as a token of res pect all the business places of the city were closed during the funeral. The family have the heartfelt sym pathy of the people of this %ity in their bereavement, in which The Fron tier joins. * Card of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks, and deep appreciation, for the beautiful flowers and wreath, sent us by our friends and neighbors of the High lander Lodge of O’Neill, for the funeral of our wife and mother. W R. BUTLER AND CHILDREN. Engagement Announced. Omaha World Herald: Mrs. Emily Mullen announces the engagement of her daughter, Helen, to James Berri gan, of Ewing, Nebr., a son of Mr. and Mrs John Berrigan of this city. The wedding will take place Octo ber 28 at St. Cecelia’s cathedral, followed by a wedding breakfast at the home of Miss Mullen’s brother, Mr. Arthur Mullen and Mrs. Mullen of this city. Miss Mullen has made Omaha her home for the past year, having moved here from O’Neill, Nebr. She is a graduate of St Mary’s Academy. Mr. Berrigan'is a prominent rancher near Ewing. Announcement. Having received the republican nom ination for County Clerk of Holt county I respectfully solicit your sup port at the polls on election day. I am past the age limit for the army, my only son is now in France and feel that I am competent to fill the office of County Clerk, thereby re leasing some one who will be able to go and help the boys at the front, if they so desire.' If I am elected I promise to do my utmost to give you an efficient and economical administration of the County Clerk’s office I have been a resident of Holt county for twenty years and expect to reside here, and if elected will feel it my duty to do anything that is for the welfare and interest of the county and its people E. F. PORTER, Chambers, Nebr. LIBERTY LOAN ITEMS To the People of Holt County: The present business of the United States is war. Every other consid eration is of secondary importance. The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign is as important as the great battle now raging in France. Monday, Oc tober 7, 1918, is the day set aside in this county for the purpose of raising Holt county’s quota, amounting to $829,750. This'task is going to re quire the united effort of every loyal citizen in the county. At a meeting of the Liberty Loan Solicitors and members of the County Council of Defense from the various townships of the county, each individuals share was fixed. Sme may have been overlooked This public apeal is intended fbr every resident of the county, man orwoman, owning property or having an income, to appear at the voting place in their respective towns or townships on Monday, October 7, 1918, at 2 and subscribe for their share erty Bonds. S. J. WEEKES, Chairman Liberty Loan Committee R. R. DICKSON, Chairman County Council of Defense. LIBERTY LOAN PERSONAL QUOTAS FIXED. The personal quota which eacTi per son in Holt county will be asked to subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan was decided upon ut a meeting at the court house in O’Neill Tuesday after noon. Every precinct in the county was represented by several members of the precinct soliciting committees and its representative on the County Council of Defense. The committees reviewed the cards containing the financial statements of all Holt county residents and prorated the quotas on the financial standing of each person. The amounts previously subscribed and contributed for Lib erty Bonds and donated for war society activities were taken into con sideration in making the allotments. Monday the citizens of each precinct are called upon to meet at the pre cinct polling place to receive knowl edge of their allotment and to make their subscription In O’Neill the meeting will be in the K. C. hall and at Atkinson at the opera house. About 175 precinct soliciting com mitteemen and members of the De fense Council were in attendance at the meeting, which was one of the most representative ever held in the county. HOLT COUNTY’S QUOTA FOR FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN Following is the quota, by towns and townships, of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds: Townships. Atkinson ......$36,000.00 Chambers . 27,000.00 Cleveland . 9,350.00 Conley . 7,650.00 Coleman . 11,000.00 Dustin . 9,000.00 Deloit . 17,150.00 Emmet . 17,500.00 Ewing . 12,400.00 Fairview . 10,200.00 Francis . 24,050.00 Grattan . 36,150.00 Green Valley . 17,600 00 Golden . 19,550.00 Inman . 26,850.00 Iowa 18,900.00 Josie . 5,590.00 Lake . 12,050.00 McClure . 9,950.00 Paddock . 21,250.00 Pleasant View 14,600.00 Rock Falls . 16,650.00 Sand Creek . 13,050.00 Saratoga . 11,900.00 Scott : . 14,100.00 Shamrock . 10,200.00 Sheridan . 22,250.00 Shields . 25,500.00 Steel Creek . 14,900.00 Stuart . 43,500.00 Swan . 11,050.00 Verdigris ._.28^900.00 Willowdale .10,350.00 Wyoming . 15,300.00 Town*. Atkinson .$59,500.00 Chambers . 8,500.00 Emmet) . 5,500.00 Ewing . 28,500 00 Inman . 7,800.00 Page . 13,950.00 O’Neill 83,500.00 Stuart . 33,500.00 WITH THE LOCAL DRAFT BOARD The Local Exemption Board has completed mailing questionaires ' to men of the ages of 19 to 36 years, who registered September 12. Classification of the men of theso iges will begin immediately. Under the Selective Service Act enacted by :ongress, registrants are divided into two classes for the purpose of classi fication. Men having claims for deferred dassification as farmers or farm laborers or other industrial occupa tions are not clasified by the Local Board but questionaires are forwarded promptly to Omaha where the Dis trict Board for the State of Nebraska :lassifies them. After agricultural claims are classi fied by the District Board, the record s returned to the Local Board and lotice of classification mailed to reg strants. Men making claims on the grounds if dependency are classified by the Local Board and their classification s subject to review on appeal lither by the registrant himself, or ay the agent of the Federal govern ment. The following young men of Holt :ounty who registered September 12 nave been accepted for service in the Student Army Training Corps and lave been inducted into service by the officers in charge at the Univer iity of Nebraska William F. Gimmell, Ewing. Henry P. Person, Ewing. Charles H. Prior, Inez. Fay E Wymore, Dustin. Lysle P. Dierks, Ewing. George E. McCarthy, Inez. Victor E. Spittler of Ewing has en tered the S. A T. C. at Creighton University. „ , Call No. 1360 has been cancelled in account of quarrantine due to prev ilence of Spanish Influenza. All m luction calls are suspended until the quarantine is raised. The men selected for the above call tiave been released and have been no tified to hold themselves in readiness Eor future calls, which may be an qounced on short notice. REGISTERED FOR ARMY SERVICE. (Continued from last week.) 377— Chris Westron, Stuart. 378— Fred Tams, Stuart. 579— William N. Hoffman, Stuart. 580— John Vinzenz, iStuart. 581— Charlie H. Church, Stuart 582— Anton Freouf, Stuart. 583— Ed. L. Krysl, Stuart. 584— John G. Masters, Atkinaon. 586—Dewey W. Waters, Atkinson. 586—David A. Boldra, Atkinson. 687— Clendenen Boggs, Stuart. 688— Jerry E. Masters, Atkinson. 689— Jerry E. Masters, Atkinson. 690— Henry P. Miksch, Stuart. 691— George Schifferns, Stuart. 692— Edward L. Hamik, Stuart. 693— Charles W. Scott, Atkinson. 694— Emanuel Freouf, Stuart. 696—Charles J. Prussa, Stuart. 696— John M. Silverstrand, Stuart. 697— Oliver Shane, Atkinson. 698— Frank Noziska, Atkinson. 699— Elbert T. Stratton, Atkinson. 700— Zygmund Z. Ryeszetarskr, At kinson. 701— Albert C. Spann, Atkinson. 703— Frank C. Godel, Atkinson. 704— Henry A. Ahle, Atkinson. 705— Emery M. Page, Atkinson. 706— Ben H. Noelle, Atkinson. 707— Conrad Ermels, Atkinson. 708— Louis A. Vogel, Atkinson. 709— Carlton U. Davis, Atkinson. 710— Joseph W. Kostoryz, Atkinson. 711— Frederick W. Roth, Atkinson. 712— George H .L. Godel, Atkinson. 713— August J. Head, Stuart. 714— Ira C. Elder, Atkinson. 716—Harry I. Fullerton, Atkinson. 716— William C. Reed, Springfield Green, Mo. 717— Fritz Vogel, Stuart. 718— John A. Laible, Atkinson. 719— George J. Goldfuss, Atkinson. 720— John A. McLachlan, Atkinson. 721— John Regal, Stuart. 722— John Tushla, Atkinson. 723— Charles N. Gonderinger, Atkin son. A , . ,24—Otto P. Lydow, Atkinson. 726—Earl McLaughlin, Atkinson. 726—Robert H. 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