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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1924)
Bar Association Plans Essay Contest To Offer Prizes On Best Essays On U. S. Constitution Open Only To High School Stu dents In This District 'WMimaaa To the Newspapers of the Fifteenth Judicial District: The Nebraska State Bar Association at its last meeting, amended its con stitution and provided for a standing committee on American citizenship, the object and purpose being to re-establish. the Constitution of the United States and the principles and ideals of our Government in the minds and hearts of the people. The plan worked out by this Committee is to have essays written 1 hroughout the State of Nebraska by regular1 matriculated students attending the high schools, and to award prizes to the three best essays in the state, and prizes for the three best essays in each judicial district. The first prize of the state is a gold medal to the high school student writing the best essay upon the subject chosen and also a silk flag to the school in which the contestant is matriculated; the second prize is a'silver medal and the third prize a bronze medal. The plan provides the dividing of the state into units, each judicial district being a unit with a chairman. The chairman of these units are empowered to name a chairman of each county composing the unit. As chairman of this jud icial district or unit, I have named the following persons to look after this con test in their respective counties: Brown County, Ben. H. Burritt, Ainsworth. Boyd County, John A. Davies, Butte. Holt County, Julius D. Cronin, O'Neill. Keya Paha County, C. E. Lear, Springview. Rock County, H. D. Curtiss, Bassett. There will be awarded three prizes in this judicial district, (gold, silver and bronze medals) for the three best essays, the essay winning the first f>rize will then be sent to the State Committee and will compete for the prizes offered by the State Association. . , It has been suggested by the State Committee that each County Chairman organize a speaker’s bureau among the local attorneys and arrange programs and speakers to address the students of the several higlr schools of his county on the Constitution of the United States. ♦ * * RULES FOR ESSAY CONTEST: The subject selected and the rules governing the essay contest are as for lows: NO. 1—SUBJECT: “What are the Distinguishing Features of our National Government as Provided by its Constitution?” NO. 2—CONTESTANTS: Regularly matriculated students attending the high school. NO. 3—LENGTH OF ESSAY: Not to exceed two thousand words. NO. 4—COMPOSITION: To be written on one side of paper only, either in long hand or typewritten, and not disclosing the name of the studenit or school, and to be desig nated by number only. NO. 5—DATE: Essays to be completed and submitted to District Chairman by May 1,1924. NO. 6—NUMBER SUBMITTED: Each high school shall submit to District Chairman not to exceed three essays considered by the high school Superintendent and his teacher of civics to be the best products of his contestants, and the Superintendent shall certify to each student contestant by number only. NO. 7—WINNING ESSAY: Each District Chairman to send winning essay to State Committee not later than May 21, 1924. * * * I have been chosen by the State Bar Committee as chairman of this con test in this judicial district, and I have accepted the appointment because, first I feci that it is an honor and a high compliment to be thus chosen; second, l ecause from personal observations and actual knowledge of the conditions in our country today, I am forced, to conclude that this great country of ours is drifting towards the rocks of discontent and disrespect of law and order, and that it is the patriotic duty of every;man who loves his country and its insti tutions, to do what he can to stay this impending danger. And, in my judge ment, the most fertile and promising field in which to begin our arduous task, is among the school boys and girls of today who will be the men and women of tomorrow. In my endeavor to promulgate this plan of the State Bar Association, I earnestly ask and I shall expect the active and able assistance of the lawyers c f the district as well as the newspapers, the co-operation of parents, patrons, teachers and county superintendents of the schools, to the end that we may be .t'.ble to, in some degree at least, (instill into the hearts and lives of our young people, as well as awaken the apparent sluggish patriotism of the elders, a deefper sense of duty in upholding and obeying our laws, and create a greater respect for our Constitution and a higher appreciation of the liberty and free dom it grants to us as citizens of this great republic. ROBERT R. DICKSON. CHAMBERS ITEMS. Little Henry Fleek is on the sick list. Richard Osborn is confined to hia home with an attack of broncho pneumonia. Earl Pierce was in Chambers last week representing the Real Silk Hosiery Co. Wilson Smith and Mrs. Cliff Mar quis were transacting business at Burwell Tuesday. Mrs. Richard Carlyon left for Emer son, Monday, for an extended visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tibbitts were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Bell at Sunday dinner. The M. E. Ladies Aid will serve din ner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Platt Thursday. Salem Magnussen and C. E. Far rier were transacting business in O'Neill Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myers and son, Richard, of Orchard? spent Sun day in Chambers visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Sageser and Grandma Wrye were entertained at Sunday dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dyke. Robert and Miss Mary Starr came ! up from Lincoln, Friday, to attend the funeral of their grandfather, the late Hiram W. Johnson For President If you want a man who has the courage to do things—if you want a man who knows the needs of the whole country—who has not con fined his knowledge and travels strictly to New England and New York—if you want an energetic, two-fisted American for President of the United States, you are for Hriam W. Johnson. He belives in justice for the common people in any “tax reduc tion” scheme—and he stands for the adjusted compensation and a square deal for the ex-servce men. If you are for him, write at once to the Johnson Campaign Head quarters, Lindell Hotel, Lincoln, Nebraska. Don’t wait. Put your name down on the blanks below, and mail it. Address Name .......... Wm. L#ll. * : Rev. Carlyon, Hylas Farrier, H. M. Lee and T. J. Osborn, attended the Masonic banquet at O’Neill, Thurs day, and enjoyed twe very fine lectures by Dr. C. M. Shephard and Bishop Shalcr. Mrs. Frank Dyke was hostess to a crowd of young ladies Saturday after noon. The occasion being a miscellan eous shower given in honor of her niece, Miss Winnie McClanahan, who is to be a spring bride. Dainty re freshments were served and Miss Mc Clanahan received a nice lot of useful gifts. The Masons and their wives were entertained Wednesday evening, Jan uary 6th, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Gill at a radio party. While lunch was being served the guests were entertained by some very fine music which was broadcasted from Cali fornia. It came in good and clear by the aid of a loud speaker. Mr. C. E. Farrier was the victim of what might have been a very serious accident, Tuesday. He was riding a horse and driving some cattle when one of the calves fell in front of the horse causing the horse to fall and Mr. Farrier was thrown to the ground. He sustained a severely bruised shoulder but fortunately no bones were broken. WILLIAM LELL. Chambers residents were .addened last Friday to learn of the death of William Lell, a pioneer resident of Holt county and a Civil War veteran. His death came Friday morning at 8 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Starr and was due to heart trovble. Mr. Lell was bom in Horrheim, Germany, on May 6, 1842. He came to the United States with his parents at the f t eleven. He enlised in a regiment cavalry in the Union army c ;•••. y 1, 1861. He re-en listed at the termination of his first enlistment and was mstered out of the service on September 29, 1866, after four years of strenuous activity following the flag of his country. He came to Nebraska in April, 1882, and took a homestead in Holt county. He was a member of Mark Goodham Post, No. 247 of the G. A. R. and of the local lodge of the I. O. 0. F. After the death of his wife, Mr. Lell centered all his love on his only child, Mrs. Robert Starr, and as her family grew up he too loved them. He was tenderly cared for in his old age by his family. All that lov ing hands could do was done to make his declining years more comfortable. He died as quietly as he had lived his wonderful mind remaining unclouded until almost the last breath. The funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning, with Rev. Carlyon officiating. The pall bearers were ex-service men and Odd Fellows. The Odd Fellows had charge of th service at the grave. Vern Codper, a member of Shamrock Post No. 320 of the American Legion sounded “Taps” as the body was being lowered into the grave. PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The initial meeting of the O’Neill Parent-Teacher’s Association was held Tuesday afternoon in the High School auritorium, and while the attendance was not as large as it should have been, there was a nice representation of parents present. The newly elected president, Mrs. R. M. Sauers, presided and demonstrated that her selection as the head of the organization was a wise one. After listening to the interesting program, a sort of round table dis cussion ensued, upon the subject of visiting the school by parents and those interested, in which several took part. On the part of the teachers, Miss Horiskey assured all present that the teaching staff would be highly pleased to have 'parents visit the respective grades which their children attend, and gave a very in teresting and instructive talk on the resulting benefits of such visits. Various talks emphasized the fact that more visiting should be done by the parents if the best results are ob tained. It is planned to have discussions at each monthly meeting upon various subjects, and the topic for the next meeting will be tardiness of the pupil, and Horn.? Tasks. Judging from the first one, these discussions are going to be not only very entertaining but profitable. It was decided to hold monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, and that the annual dues of members would be 25 cents. The following program was rend ered: Musical Travelogue—Pulpils of the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Reading—“The Perfect Tribute”— Mabel Gaughenbaugh. Song—“Dreamland”—Lona Crom well, Phoebe Abdouch. Reading—“A Heap o’ Livin’ ”— Edgar Guest, Eileen O’Brien. Piano Duet—Iola Purcell, Della Harnish. Reading—“A Pleasant Half-hour At the Beach”—Helen Ryan. EXPERT EYESIGHT SPECIALIST IN TOWN AGAIN, FEB. 28TH. If you are looking for the most ex pert eyesight advice, for an eye ex amination and glasses fitted by the most modem methods and instruments at the most reasonable price with ab solute guarantee of perfect satisfac tion. See Dr. Edw. J. Norwood. In O'Neill at the Golden Hotel, F&b. 28th. and one day each month in the future. Dr. Norwood is a graduate of both Optometric and Optical Schools with a very broad experience in practice. He is very thouroughly trained in the refraction and anatomy of the eyes and the correction of them by glasses. See him if you wish the most expert professional advice. Subscribe for The Frontier and keep Royal Theatre “HOME OF GOOD PICTURES’’' -—--- FRIDAY - Madge Bellamy and John Bowers in “LORNA DOONE” Yale’s Cronicles of America “THE FRONTIER WOMAN” --- SATURDAY - Jack Hoxie in “MEN IN THE RAW” Comedy Fables “THE WAY OF MAN” — -SUNDAY & MONDAY Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens supported by 30 other stars. - “ENEMIES OF WOMEN” See the mad revels in the palace of Russia’s richest Prince—'the gamb ling halls of Monte Carlo—the red revolution in Petrogard—the attack of the Cossacks. Photographed in Paris, Nice and the Revina. Twelve reels, each reel an epoc in screen history. Try and be in the theatre at 7:30. International News Weekly — TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY — » Vera Gordon in “YOUR BEST FRIEND” - Added Attraction The high lights in Ex-President Wilson's life dating back to his in auguration in 1913, up to the time he was stricken wSth his last sickness. Every person in O’Neill should see this. It is your duty as an Ameri can citizen. (This is the reel that was brought to Omaha last Saturday by air plane for he Rialto to use Sun day.) Admission—10c—30c. Matinee, 4 p. m. Tuesday, 10c, 26c. - THURSDAY & FRIDAY - Irene Rich and Strongheart (the dog) —in— “BROWN OF THE NORTH” The wonder dog who thrilled the world in “Silent Call”—now in a greater sensation. 2-Reel Comedy* - Coming -- “When Knighthood Was In Flower.” “Heroes Of The Street.” “Bond Boy.” M. E. CHURCH NOTES. The official board met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Naylor, Mon day evening. Pev. J. A. Hutchins, left Monday morning for Albion, Nebraska, for a few days visit. Mr. Clinton Fry arrived in O’Neill Saturday evening from Winside, Ne braska, and is visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Huchins. The Epworth League members are planning for a valentine party Thurs day evening; also for an indoor circus to be given Friday evening, February 22nd. The Epworth Leaguers are study ing a very interesting series of topics at their Wednesday evening prayer service: the lessons are being taken from the Epworth Herald. The general prayer meeting of the church is being held each Thursday evening in the parsonage with good attendance. These services are of much benefit to all who attend. All services were well attended last Sunday. The men’s Bible class received the banner in Sunday School both for attendance and offering. Much interest is being shown in the Sunday School. Dr. E. D. Hull, District Superinten. dent, will be here Friday evening, February 15th, to conduct the quart erly conference. He will give an adress entitled “The Tragedy of Failure”. This deals with the “World Service Program” which is being launched by Method ism; and is well worth hearing. A good attendance is desired at this meeting. HIGH SCHOOL I'jfOTES. The high school basket ball team play Chambers at Chambers Wednes day. Saturday Springview plays at O'Neill. The boy’s defeated Spring view at Springview, 8 to 6. The game Saturday night should be a good one as both teams are very evenly matched. The O’Neill basket ball girl’s team will play the Chambers five on the Chambers floor Wednesday night. There have been several interesting pratices this week and the girls are looking forward to some hard play ing if they would be victorious. The result of the game will be an nounced next week. Eighth Grade The following received 100 per cent in a mental arithmetic test Wednes day morning:—Melvin Hunt, Melvin Bay, Frank Maben, Franklin Gaugh enbaugh, Donald Clyde, Marjorie Car ter, Russell Bowen, Edmund Hancock, John Mitchell, Bernard Hull, Burton Walton and Clark Hough. The class devoted a period Tuesday to the life of Lincoln. Amelia Saunto won the head mark in spelling Thursday. Marjorie Carter Friday, Norman La baugh Tuesday and Frank Maben Wednesday, Ruth Scott spelled down the class Wednesday. Fourth Grade The fourth grade with the aid of the fifth grade took part in the 'parent teacher’s program Tuesday. Their number was “The Musical Travelogue” and favorite songs of America with songs typical of various European countries were rendered. The basket ball game between the fourth and fifth grade teams Friday resulted in a 9 to 1 victory for the fourth grade. Kenneth Carson enrolled in the fourth grade Monday, bringing the total number in this grade to 27. The valentine box was completed Tuesday. Velma Hunt cut the letters for the words and Fred Calkins cut the hearts. Clarence Saunto was absent Wed Have You tried the 35c meals at the WhiteOwl Cafe Paul Beha, PROPRIETOR nesday forenoon. Third Grade Alfred Schilousky is in school this week after a three weeks absence. Jack Haney was taken to the Lin coln Sanitorium last Sunday. Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. Ralph Pitchford visited the third grade Tuesday. Five and Six B. The following from the fifth and sixth grades took part in a “Musical Travelogue” given for the parent teacher's association—Boyd Bay, Maxine Simmons, Stella VanAvery, Genevieve Williams, Laura Wyant, Lola Smith, Bonnie boy and Mae Ma zelle Martin. KC-KC-KC-KC-KC-KC For Finer Texture and Larger Volume in the baked goods turn Baking Powder Same Price lor over 30 years. 250uncc» <«*• 25* WHY PAT WAR PIUCMT MILLIONS OF POUNDS BOUGHT BY OUR GOVERNMENT KCKCKC-KC-KCKC PUBLIC SALE! Having decided to quit farming we will sell at public sale at the place occupied by Leon Sargent and known as the Iden Loeb farm, 12 miles north and Vz mile west of the O’Neill cemetery, on the Spencer highway, beginning at one o’clock, on Tuesday, February 19, 1924 16 Head of Horses and Mules 8 head of good work horses; 1 coming three year-old filly; 1 suckling colt; 1 span of four and five year-old mules; 4 coming yearling mules. 28-Head of Cattle 9 exceptionally good milch cows; 2 stock cows; 17 head of mixed cattle from calves to coming three-year-olds.__ 14 bred sows to farrow from April 1st to May 1st; balance are stock hogs. Farm Machinery, Etc. 2 riding cultivators; 1 tongueless truck 14x16 disc; this machinery practically new; 1 16x18 disc; 1 Rock Island two-row eli; 1 Morrison lister; 1 McCormick mowing machine; 1 box wagon; 1 wagon and hay rack; 1 spring wagon; 1 extra wagon box; 2 sets work harness; and numerous other articles HOUSEHOLD GOODS—2 ranges; 1 heating stove; 5 beds; 2 cupboards; 1 kitchen cabinet; 1 dining room table; about one dozen chairs; AH other household goods too numerous to mention. 400 or 500 bushels Shindler seed oats; 3 stacks of prairie hay; 100 shocks of Cane and Sudan grass; 1 large straw pile and some corn. FREE LUNCH AT NOON. BRING YOUR TIN CUPS. TERMS OF SALE—Eight months time on sums over $10.00 with approved security and 10 per cent interest. $10 and under cash. No property to be removed until settled for. E. W. Sarcenet & Son, Owners COL. JAMES MOORE, Auctioneer. O’NEILL NATIONAL BANK, Clerk.
