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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (July 26, 1923)
The Frontier 1>. H. CRONIN, Publisher. W. C. TEMPLETON, Editor and Business Manager, Entered at the post office at O’Neill, Nebraska, as second-class matter. One Year_$2.00 Six Months _ $1.00 Three Months_......_$0.60 Every subscription is regarded as an open account. The names of sub scribers will be instantly removed from our mailing list at expiration of time paid for, if publisher shall be notified; otherwise the subscription remains in force at the designated subscription price. Every subscriber must understand that these conditions are made a part of the contract be tween publisher err .-.hscriber. ADVERTISING RATES: Display adverth.'i.j m Pages 4, 6 ind 8 are charged for on a basis of T5 cents an inch (one column wide) >er week; on Page 1 the charge is 10 cents an inch per week. Local ad vertisements, 10 cents per line first 'nsertion, subsequent insertions 5 ;ents per line. MORE LOCAL MATTERS. A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. John Shoemaker residing south of O’Neill. The ’Misses Margaret and Majrthe Grady left this afternoon for a short visit in Omaha. Christy Yantzi is enjoying a visit from an old time friend, George John son, of Valpariso, Nebraska. Mrs. D. D, Day left Thursday of last week for a visit with friends and relatives at Portland, Oregon. Miss Mariam Gilligan came home from Lincoln last week where she has been attending the state university. Miss Genevieve and Miss Claire Big lin went to Battle Creek, Tuesday, for a visit at the John Hughes residence. Mrs. A. O. Elvidge and son, went over to Dubuque, Iowa, last Thursday, for a visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Leroy Beeabout and daughter, of Johnstown, Nebraska, came today for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Eck ert. During the <past twenty-four hours .26 of an inch of rain has fallen into the rain measure on the court house lawn. J.A. Golden returned to his home at Creston, Iowa, Monday, while "Mrs. Golden will remain here for a longer visit. J. C. Harnish returned home Tues day night from the semi-annual meet ing of the Home Board of the I. 0. O. F., home at York. Dr. Daniel O’Connor, of Eden Valley, Minnesota, visited from Saturday until Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs James O’Connor. Frank Harnish arrived here Wed nesday night from Lake Preston, South Dakota, for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harnish. Miss Helen Harrington went to Lin coln, Tuesday for a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Daly. She will visit with friends in Omaha before she returns. A number of the business men and boosters for the 1st Annual Round-Up to be staged at Neligh on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, were in O’Neill at noon today. Miss Fern Hubbard entertained a number of young lady friends at a slumber party at her home Saturday night. Miss Dorothy Neff, of Syra cuse, was the honor guest. Father Giblin, of Newcastle, Nebras ka, came the first of the week for a visit with friends here. Father Giblin was a student priest here a few years ago, and made many friends during his stay in the city. Miss Lucille Hough, returned home Monday night, after a three weeks visit with relatives in Correctionville, Iowa She was accompanied home by Miss Velma Hough, who spent a spent a week’s vacation there. Rev. and Mrs. George Longstaff ac companied by Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Gooaenberger are going camping in the northern part of the county near the Tom Crow ranch, Friday. They will be absent for several days. The board of directors of the Holt county fair have arranged to erect an addition of 48 feet on the north end 82 feet on the south end of the grand stand at the fairground. The grand stand will be raised about three feet and made as comfortable as possible. J. P. Gallagher and son Frank re turned home a short time ago from a six months stay at Cheyenne, Wyo ming, and Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Gallagher and daughters, Helen and Hilda, are op their way home, and are expected to arrive in a couple of weeks. G. D. Meyers and family and Roy Meyers and family arrived here Mon > day and are getting things arranged to take charge of the electric light plant on the first of the month. Their household goods arrived Wednesday and are to be installed in the Mc Cafferty house in the northern part of the city. O’Neill golfers who attended the Northeast Nebraska tournament at Norfolk this week have returned home wearing no laurels, but all are loud in their appreciation of the hospitality shown them. Attendance at the tour nament was very large, numbering delegates from Omaha and many of the other clubs, of the state. Some ex cellent golf was played. O’Neill dele gation at the tournament comprised J. W. Hiber, J. F. O’Donnell, P. C. Dono hoe, Hugh Birmingham, C. E. Stout, Parnell Golden, T- V. Golden, and a junior contingent consisting of John McCarthy, Hugh O’Donnell, Richard and Frank Golden. <€. E. Stout carried off the honors for the O’Neill Country Club, surviving in the contests until the finals of the secretary’s flight. Beeler of the Norfolk club and Rus sell of Happy Hollow Club, Omaha, are playing the finals Thursday. Dr. H. M. McClanahan, of Omaha, the noted baby specialist, was called to the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Fin ley, Monday evening, to see little Catherine Elizabeth, who has been quite seriously ill for some time. Dr. McClanahan located the trouble and the little lady is slowly improving. She is under the care of a nurse from Omaha. The Page ball team won a decisive victory over the Atkinson team last Sunday at Page. The final score was 16 to 3. Persons and Waugh was the battery for Page, while Snyder, Camp bell and Ford did the work for Atkin son. Early in the game Snyder re ceived a couple of broken ribs by be ing struck by a bat, but continued to pitch some good ball for several in nings. Mrs. M. Fitzsimmons has sold her millinery store in O’Neill to Mrs. Mar garet Donnelly and her sister, Miss Catherine Dillon, both of Greeley, Ne braska. The ladies are expected to arrive here early in August to take (>ersonal charge of the store. These adies are well versed in the millinery business and have had considerable ex perience. Miss Dillon has accepted a position in the public school here for next year . Wm. F. Clevish is seventy eight, years old today. Beginning promptly at four o’clock this afternoon the fes tivities will begin at the Clevish home on west Everett street, where the two remaining old soldiers of the civil war, who reside within the city, Cas. Wrede and Andrew Spindler, accompanied by their wives, will meet with their com rade and assist him in properly cele brating the anniversary. The party will be chaperoned by Rev. J. A. Hutchins and family and Otto Clevish and family. This is the first annual party of these old veterans and here’s nopini: that they may enjoy many more. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hull surprised their son, Manford Clyde Hull, of Pad dock, with a big birthday dinner on his forty-fourth birthday anniversary. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hull and son, Williarh, and El mer Hull and family, of Meek; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson and family; Cecil Haynes and family; Mr. and Mrs. Preston Jones and family; Mr. Levi Hull and family, and Edwin Hull, of O’Neill; Mrs. Leon Mellor and family, of Redbird; Mrs. Marsh Nelson, of Blackbird and son, George; Claude Hull and family, of Meek; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Crawford, of Paddock; Miss Opal Hull, of Crookston; Miss Lila Pinkerman, of Redbird, Nebraska. All present enjoyed themselves and wish him many more happy birthdays. RALPH BAUMAN ESCAPES FROM DEPUTY SHERIFF Ralph Bauman wanted here charged with rape upon the person of Katherine Borgelt, and for whom Deputy Sheriff Clarence Bergstrom went to Worland, Wyoming, last week, escaped from the deputy sheriff near Rushville, Ne braska, early Saturday morning while heing escorted to this city, Mr. Bergstrom says that Bauman removed his collar and tie and laid town in the seat perparatory for a night’s sleep sometime after midnight and he also dropped off to sleep. When he awoke Bauman was gone, Mr. Bergstrom thinks that his prisoner had been gone about an hour and a half when he awoke. The deputy sheriff wired back along the line but was unable to obtain any results. A number of oil trains were going west in the vicinity of Rushville and it is thought that perhaps Bauman boarded one of them and! returned to the west. WHITE RIVER BOOSTERS HERE LAST FRIDAY About eighty business men, cowboys and indians headed by a band arrived in O’Neill Friday afternoon boosting for the Frontier Days celebration which will be held at White River Aug ust 7, 8, 9 and 10. The little town of White River has gained a reputation for hospitality during the years they have been put ting on the best frontier show in the west. The band of indians who accompa nied the boosters put on their war dance in full Indian costume to a large crowd of interested specators on thfe bank corner immediately following the band concert. Two former Holt county boys, Tom and Cleve Berry, sons of the late Back Berry, were with the boosters and were introduced to the crowd as two of the oldest and best cow men of the White River country. Tom made a talk and told of his early residence here. A number of O’Neill residei^e have already signified their intentions of at tending the celebration. JOHN HENRY POTTER John Henry Potter died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his sister, Miss Cora Potter, in the northeast part of the city, following a continued ill ness of several months, of cancer of the stomach and tuberculosis of the bone. He has been conducting a shoe re pair shop in Orchard recently, and making his headquarters with a sister, Mrs. Elmer Smith, east of Page. He conducted a shoe sho*p in Page a few years ago, and later went to the west ern part of the state and operated the same kind of business. Since his health began to fail he has been stay ing at the Elmer Smith home. A short time ago he was taken to an Omaha hospital but could receive no benefit. He was born November 21, 1875, in Indiana, and was forty-seven years, eight months and two days old at the time of his death. The deceased leaves two brothers, M. S. of near Chambers, and James, who lives at Wayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Smith, of near Paeg, and Miss Cora, of this city. The remains were taken to Cham bers where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Hutchins of O’Neill. Interment was made in the Chambers cemetery. MRS. JAMES NICKELS. Mrs. James Nickels died at her home five miles southeast of O’Neill Mon day, July 23, 1923, following an illness of several months. She was born in Cass county, Nebraska, September 5, 1877. She came here from .Bloomfield, Nebraska, in August, 1920, with her husband and young son and took resi dence on their farm southeast of the city, but poor health caused them to come to O'Neill and for several months Mr. Nickels and family occu pied the F. C. Gatz residence She was married January 10, 1892, to James "Nichels, in Cass county, Ne braska. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Elmer, aged seven years. * The funeral services will be held to day (Thursday) at two o’clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Hutchins. LOUIS G. LAMBERT. Louis G. Lambert for forty years a resident of Holt county, died at the home of his son Carl, nine miles east of Chambers, July 19. Mr. L^nbert was born in Germany January 12, 1843, and came to this country at the age of seven. He served two and a half years in the Fifteenth Ohio inde pendent battery, light artillery. He came to Butler county, Nebraska, fifty two years ago and twelve years later removed to Holt county where he has resided ever since. He* leaves three sons: Carl, of Martha; George, of Clearwater, Nebraska; and W. L. Lambert, of Ocean Park, California. Mr. Lambert was postmaster at Martha at the time of his death. He has been a member of the Soldiers’ Relief Commission of Holt county since 1883, and has always been a prominent figure in the affairs of his district. Funeral services were conducted by the I. O. O. F. and interment was made in the Martha cemetery. GEORGE RANDALL INJURED AT EARLY MORNING FIRE • - Early Friday morning fire destroyed the barn on the McEvony place about two miles southeast of O’Neill occu pied by George Randall. The contents of the barn was removed before the fire reached it. We understand the fire originated in the hay mow. The building was partially covered by in surance. While the barn was burning a nearby tree got on fire, burning off a large limb just as Mr. Randall was passing under it, inflicting a severe scalp wound and cutting his back in several places.. Five stitches were re quired to close the scalp wound. WILL INVESTIGATE OLD CITY American Archeologists to Delve Into 8lte of Ancient Punic Strong hold of Carthage. While the world Is waiting with bated breath for the complete revela tion promised by Lord Carnarvon’s discovery in the sands of Egypt, it learns of the Intention of a number of American supporters of archeo-' logical excavation to expend a sub stantial annual sum for ten years on the investigation of the ancient Punic city of Carthage. Ilnli historical and half mythical, Tyrian Carthage— which must not be confused with the later and flourishing Roman city of the African fathers, of the Donatists, and of Rellsqrius—stands as no city of sweetness and light, but rather ns a type of the commercial and, for all the splendors which poetry and art have woven about its fabric, of the commonplace and the banausic. Arche ology, however, may correct this im pression, though, when the spade has performed its task, it may he ques tioned whether, after nil, Carthage ns seen through the eyes of Virgil, Tur ner and Flaubert does not yet present the more entrancing spectacle. Despite Sehlelmann, the Scean gate Is still nearer to us In Homer than in the ground plan of HIssarlik, and Aga memnon’s palace is still rather to he sought in the pages of Aeschylus than on the modern site of excavated My cenae. But we would not underrate the spadework of scholars, or Its re sults. What was Crete, with Laby rinth and Minotaur, but a myth a short time ago? What is it now if not Plato’s Atlantis regained?—New York Tribune. GUTENBERG BIBLE FOR SALE Said to Be Finest Example Left of First Book Printed by Me chanical Means. From Leipzig comes word that the copy of the famous Gutenberg Bible, which Is said to be the finest example extant of the flrBt book printed by me chanical means, Is on the market, to be sold to the highest bidder. The Bible for years has reposed In the Leipzig museum of books. Its sale at this time is forced because the mu* seurn Is unable to continue Its exist ence without new funds to cover Its cost of maintenance. This copy of the Gutenberg Bible was presented to the state of Saxony by a Dresden collector. The state, In turn, vested the title In the Leipzig museum, and this institution, at the present, is prepared to pass on the heritage to the highest bidder. Artists of Germany, Including Max Llebermann, LquIs Corinth, and others, are attempting to raise funds to cover the deficit and save the book for Ger many. The value of the Leipzig Bible Is practically beyond appraisal. One copy, in bad condition, was sold in 1911 for $500,000. *A11 other examples known are damaged. This Leipzig Bible alone Is a perfect specimen, und, for that reason, Is most highly valued of all these exnmples of the early printing art. • The Frontier, only $2.00 per year. PLEASANT VALLEY. Frank Johnson is working on the R. P. Wagers’ place. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Asher, of Inman, passed through Pleasant Valley Sun day. Elmer Trowbridge and wife spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Davis Wil liams. P. Streeter, of Brunswick, was visit ing at the home of his sons, Clyde and Dean, last week. R. P. Wagers is improving but is not able to have the operation per formed upon his leg. & Frank Snyder is carrying the mail for Route No. 2 while J. O. Ballan tyne is taking his annual vacation. Mrs. Charley Sterner and family and Mrs. R. Wagers spent Sunday at the Fred Wood home southeast of Page. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Murray, of O’Neill, spent Saturday evening and Sunday at their ranch in Pleasant Valley. Ed Harris and family, A. Crumley and family, Percie Grass and family and Claude Hamilton spent last Sun day by the Chain Lakes, east of Inman. McLEAN-AXTELL (Stuart Advocate, July 19) Mr. James McLean and Miss Pearl Axtell, both well known Stuart people, were united in marriage by the county judge at) Bassett, Nebraska, Saturday, July 14, 1923. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. Alice Axtell, a resident of the Dustin neighborhood and the groom, who has been a resident of Stuart for a number of years has charge of the Dustin mail service. The newly-wed couple will make their home in Stuart and have the best wishes of a wide circle of friends. WM. GORDON VANDERBEEK (Stuart Advocate, July 19.) Wm. Gordon Vanderbeek was born at Bridgeman, Michigan, October 25, 1849, and died at the home of his son R. M. Vanderbeek, northwest of Stu art, Nebraska, July 15th, 1923, aged seventy-three years, nine months and fourteen days. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Jones at Niles, Michigan, in the year 1872 and to this union two sons were born, Rodney M., of Stuart, and Leon, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, both being at the bedside at the time of their father’s death. Mr. Vanderbeek came to Stuart with his wife in 1908 and ha3 been a resi dent since that time. Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by three grand children and many friends. Funeral services were held by Rev. Beers at the family residence Monday morning, and interment was made in the Stuart cemetery. Low Ferres C&st Unusually^ low fare round trip tickets on sale daily via the Chi cago & North Western Ry„ to the mountain,'lake and seashore re sorts of New England, the 4tlan tic Seaboard and to New York City, Atlantic City, Boston, To ronto, Portland, Me., Montreal, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. ^ Liberal return limits and favorable stop over privileges. Fast (rains at convenient hours make direct connections in Chicago with all lines East. This affords a splendid opportunity to enjoy a sight-seeing tour or to visit your friends in the East. For full information apply to Chicago & North Western Ry. * L JOHNSON-CLAUSSEN. (Atkingon Graphic) A beautiful wedding took place at St. John’s Lutheran church on Wed nesday morning, July 11, at 10 o’clock when Mr. Otto Claussen and Miss Emma Johnson were united at the altar. The ceremony was *performed by the pastor, Rev. Wm. G. Vahle. Mr. Charles Graham, and Miss Mary Claussen, a sister of the groom, acted as witnesses to the sacred ceremony. Mendelshon’s beautiful wedding march was most ably executed by Mrs. C. N. George. A good-sized congregation was in attendance. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents. The bride, a daughter of _ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, of Joy, Ne braska, is one of the most estimable young ladies of the community. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Claussen and is one of Holt county’s progressive young farmers. The happy couple left in the early morning, by auto, for Sioux City, Iowa, and other points, for a short wedding trip. Upon their return they will make their home in Holt county. Their numerous friends extend congratula tions. Royal Theatre THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN - FRIDAY - Will Rogers in “GILE OF WOMEN” 2-Reel Torchy Comedy “TORCHY’S HOLD-UP” - SATURDAY - Harry Morey, Billie Dove and Huntley Gordon in “BEYOND THE RAINBOW” Comedy and “Oregon Trail” -— SUNDAY & MONDAY Mae Morry in “JAZZAMANIA” It’s dazzling, it’s cheerful; an eye full and an ear-full. Better come early, just to be keer-full. All about \the girl who put.Jazz into the National Anthem. 2-Reel Comedy — TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY — Monroe Salisbury and Jane Novak —in— “BARBARIAN” - THURSDAY & FRIDAY - Earl Williams in “FORTUNE’S MARK” 2-Reel Comedy Coming— “Abysmal Brute,” “Soul of Beast,” “Success.” Have you joined our HEATROLA Club? ONE TON of coal FREE to all who join beforeAufil* This is our offer: To all who join our HEAT|ROLA CLUB before August 12th we will give absolutely FREE ONE FULL. TON OF COAL. The club fee is $2, which applies on the price of the Heatrola. The balance is payable in easy in stallments. Here is a chance to get \ one of these wonderful new-day heaters and a supply of fuel for the price of the Heatrola alone. In stallation of the Heatrola will be made at any time specified by the purchaser. All over the country, Heatrola dealers are making this offer on a limited number of Heatrolas and for the period from July 22nd to August 12th. Last year so many people waited for cold weather before ordering their Heatrolas that the factory was swamped with more orders than it could deliver. To pre vent this congestion this year is the reason for this very attractive special offer. Installed in one of the living-rooms, the Estate Heatrola supplies moist warm air to all con necting rooms, upstairs and down, just like a furnace. Beautifully finished in grained ma hogany enamel, it looks like a handsome cab inet phonograph. Beautiful enough to grace any parlor, in its handsome form and rich grained mahogany enamel finish. And how it heats ! Come in and read the book of letters testifying to its heating capaci ty. Read—not claims we make, cr the manu facturers make, but what people who have Heatrolas say about this new-day heater. The Heatrola heats by circulating warm, moist air — not by radiation. It is just the thing for small homes, bungalows, stores, offices, etc. —with or WITHOUT BASE MENTS. And it is economical. With the fuel needed for one stove it will do the work of a furnace. It is easy to keep clean. No iron to black, no nickel to polish. Just rub it and dust it with a cloth, as you do your furniture. Join our HEATROLA CLUB now.* The number of Heatrolas offered is limited, and the v club closes August 12th. So act quickly. On joining you pay $2 down. The balance is payable in easy installments. We then make an installation of the Heatrola when you want it, and we deliver to you FREE ONE FULL TON OF COAL. Don’t delay—Act at once! l Bowen’s Racket Store