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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1924)
The eolid black Una rapraaanta incraaaa in talaphonaa from 1910 to 1933; dottbla Una, incraaaa in population TELEPHONE GROWTH EXCEEDS POPULATION INCREASE CO important a part does the telephone play in the daily affairs of men, that telephones increase much faster than the population. The hundreds of thousands of new subscribers added to the Bell System annually, require many millions of dollars for switchboards, poles, wire, tele phones and other supplies and equipment. In order to obtain the necessary money from in vestors to build new plant, it is essential that we have the inspect and confidence of the public and be able to pay expenses and earn a fair rate of return on the value of ^ur property. * As a telephone exchange grows, the cost per telephone of providing service is greater, but the value of the service to each telephone user is also greater. ■ • . ' ' ' Northwestern Bell' Telephone Company - 7 - - . NEBRASKA TAXES. The total tax levied in Nebraska 00 J " ANTISEPTIC Very efficacious tor sore throats and head colds—leaves such a cool, clean feeling. Use it fo pret vent the Flu! Throats sprayed with Klenzo resist all disease germs. Take home a bottle today. Chas. E. Stout 4*The Rexall” Store for till (purposes—state, county, school, city and village, etc.—in 1923 was $53,280,124.74, or a decline of $6, 085,574.52 from the total for 1921, in which year your taxes reached the highest point in the history of the state, according tp figures complied by the state tax commissioner at Lin coln. The total for all purposes for 1921 was $59,365,699.26. The total of state taxes in 1923 was $6,404,457.66. The total of all other taxes, exclusive of state, was $46, 875,667.08. The total of state taxes in 1921 was $10,930,607.11. The total of all other taxes, exclusive of state, for that year was $48,335,092.11. While state taxes have declined $4,526,149.45, or in excess of 40 per cent since the peak year of 1921, all other taxes have declined only $1, 459,425.03, or less than 4 per cent. The total of the various kinds of taxes levied in Nebraska in 1923 was as follows: State . $6,404,457.66 County . 9,976,040.24 County high school .. 255,708.43 School ....., 23,962,437.83 City and village ........ 8,382,4§4.83 Ry. terminal .. 667,299.40 Township . 1,353,177.67 Drainage . ' 281,652.90 Irrigation . 667,373.72 Poll taxes . 433,288.68 All other taxes. 896,383.33 Total . $53,280,124.74 AMMON-DONAHUE (Stuart Advocate.) An Omaha paper announced the marriage of Mr. George Ammon of Stuart and Miss Helen Donahue of Bassett at Council Bluffs, recently, Mr. Ammon, propriertor of the Gift Shop, at this place has a wide cir-le of aquaintances and friends here whip wish him happiness and prosperity, Mrs. Ammon who is not so well known here is welcomed to our com munity. That strapping hig new Overlaid engipf has everybody talking. |t is all sinew and power !f -ends you zoopuiqg up til? ciimijs as nimbly as you please. This is Overland Power Dem onstration week. Come in —take aq Overland out and prove to yourself that it is the most automobile in the world for the money. Champion $695 ; Sedan $795, f- o. b. Toledo. Walter Stein, O’Neill, Nebraska CHECKER CHAT. Charlie Kerr, of Monroe, won the state checker championship at York last week. Ernie Zimmerman is one of the good checker players who has not received much publicity. Ernie wins his share of the games and makes the best of them cry for mercy. President Henry Waterson Tomlin son has a “dark horse’1 that wants to play some “real” checkers for a good side bet. The “dark horse” will wager a large sum that he can defeat anyone in this part of the United States. Who wants to play him? The club have received an invita tion from members of the Orchard club to play them at Orchard in the near future. Each club have Won a series of games from the other and a hotly contested series of games are anticipated at the conting visitation. Col. Buv. Wanser, of Page, dropped into the checker club rooms last Mon day looking for a chance to beat some one. Foxey Grandpa Eager took him on for several games and Buv says that during that time he received the worst trimming that he has had for a long time. “Foxey” is some foxey player. HARRY RADAKER THINKS NEWPORT HAS GOOD SHIPMENT Harry Radaker, formerly of O’Neill, but now station agent at Newport, after reading a recent issue of The Frontier in which was published the carload shipments from O’Neill, sends the following report of the carload shipmen's from his town to Agent R. M. Sauo s, of O’Neill: Newport, February 9, 1924. Mr. R. M. Sauers, Agent: In V i’.i - over the paper I see your car 1 t record for year 1923. Pre'.V y j. ood. Rut to grive an estimate of what real business is, read these figures. This is my forwarding record only: Hay .. 1,968 Cattle . 180 Hogs . 59 Sheep . 9 D D cars We Have Carbon Paper For Sale. NOTICE FOR PETITION FOR AD MINISTRATION. Estate No. 1647. In the County Court of Holt County, Nebraska, February 21, 1924. In the Matter of the Estate of Otto Hoehne, Deceased. Notice is hereby given to all per sons interested in said estate that a petition has been filed in said Court for the appointment of Paul Hoehne as Administrator of said estate, and will be heard March 13, 1924, at 10 o’clock A. M., at the County Court Room in O’Neill, Nebraska. (County Court Seal.) C, J. MALONE, 38-3 County Judge. The Frontier, only *2.00 oer year. CITY COUNCIL. February 5, 1924/ Present Mayor Gilligan, Councilman Johnson, Phalin, Coyne, Bay and Shoe maker. Minutes of previous meeting read and on motion were approved. The city treasurer’s statements for the month of January were read and on motion were approved as read: Balance in the general fund $486.65; in the road fund $2,247.88; in the wat er fund $1,877.25 and in the special water fund $868.98. Statement of the road fund for the month of December, which was returned to the city treas urer for correction was audited and appoved. Motion made by councilman Shoe maker, seconded by councilman John son that the following claims as aud ited and approved be allowed and war rants ordered drawn on the general fund in payment of same. , Seth Noble Lbr. Co. $ 5.25 Minn. Elec. Dis. Co. 143.22 N. W. Bell Tell. Co. 3.58 H. J. Hammond ... 4.15 O. F. Biglin. 8.50 Scott Hough....... 100.00 Ed. T. Campbell. 25.00 Minn. Elec. Dis. Co. 16.50 Nfinn. Eleq.C<|. 7.70 W. J. Hammond. 37.50 Scott Hough . 4.50 Ed. T. Campbell. }5.00 Motion made by councilman Shoe maker, seconded by councilman John son that the following claims as aud ited and approved be allowed and war rants ordered drawn on the water fund in payment of same. Geo. A. Miles, .$ 25.86 O’Neill Gas & Oil Co., . 25.63 Jos. Fillsinger ... 100.00 Neptune Meter Co., . 46.51 Neil P. Brennan, . 4.80 Galena Lbr. Co. 17.05 Ed. T. Campbell, .. 10.00 Motion made by councilman Shoe maker, seconded by councilman John son that the following claims as aud ited and approved be allowed and war rants ordered drawn on the road fund in payment of same. Farmers Elevator Co., .$40.65 Geo. VanEvery, . 8.60 Motion made by councilman Phalin that the insurance policy Issued by S. F. McNichols, agent for the Commer. cial Union Assurance Company of London, England, for $10,000.00 cov ering city engine house, pun4p house and contents at a premium of $76.02 and will expire on January 8, 1926, be and warrant ordered drawn in payment of same. Carried. Motion made by councilman Bay, seoondedl by councilman Shoemaker that the city attorney be requested to draw a resolution for the proper light ing at the station of the Chicago & North Western Railroad from one half hour to one hour before trains are due. City clerk to mail copy of such resolution to the Superintendent. Carried. Motion made by councilman John son, seconded by councilman that or* (finance No. 90A, be introduced and placed upon its first reading, Curried. Ordinance No. 90A, being an ordin ance providing for the naming or numbering of streets in the city of O’Neill, Nebraska; providing for the placing of numbei-s upon buddingfe in said city; providing a penalty for vio lation of the terms of this ordinance; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. Motion made by councilman Phalin, seconded by Councilman Shoemaker that the rules requiring an ordinance of this nature to be read at three sep erate meetings be suspended. Those voting for the suspension of the rules. Aye: Johnson, Phalin, Coyne, Bay and Shoemaker. Nay: None. This motion was declared carried, the rules were suspended and ordinance; No. DO A, was read for the second time. Motion made by councilman Shoe maker, seconded by councilman Phalin that the rule requiring an ordinance of this nature to be read at three sep erate meetings be suspendd. Those voting for the suspension of the rules: Aye: Johnson, Phalin, Coyne, Bay and Shoemaker. Nay: None. This motion was declared carried, the rules were suspended and the ordin ance No. 90A, was read for the third time. Motion made by councilman Shoe maker, seconded by councilman Coyne that we adopt ordinance No. 90A. Those voting for the adoption of or dinance No. 90A. Aye: Johnson, Pha lin, Coyne, Bay and Shoemager. Nay: None. Thereupon ordinance No. 90A, was duly adopted and ordered published. Motion made by councilman Bay, seconded by oouncplman Shoemaker that council adjourn subject to call of Mayor. Carried. Attest: Ed. T. Campbell, City Clerk. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. The Kindergarten Department has installed a fine sand table for their work among the little folks. The Ladies Aid met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. E. F. Porter. A large crowd was in attendance and an excellent luncheon served. A “World Service Rally” for the Norfolk District will be held on Mon day, March 4th, at Norfolk. Many speakers from outside of the District will be on the program. Rev. E. D. Hull, District Superin tendent of the Norfolk District, gave an excellent lecture Friday evening, February 15th. His subject was “The Tragedy of Failure.” The conducted a business meeting at the close of the leciure. The reports show the church in an excellent condition. On Friday night the league will have a fair. They want the Sunday school all to be there. They will have cake and coffee, and sandwiches too. Ice cream and candy and something for you. So bring your nickles and bring your dimes. We will all get together and have a good time. God loves his children. He blesses them all. You will be blessed by your giving. Be it great or small PLEASANT VALLEY. -i.- ... The corn shelter has been quite busy the past week. Stanley Soukup has bought the O’Neill bottling works in O’Neill. Joe McKingstrey, of O’Neill, visited Saturday at the Pcrcie Grass home. Frank Snyder and George Fink made a business trip to O’Neill Sat urday. Clyde Hamilton spent Sunday at the Stanley Soukup^home in Pleasant Valley. Mr. George Sugar, of southeastern Iowa, visited Friday at the Clyde Streeter home. Harley Kennedy, of near Page, and family, visited Sunday at the Mrs. Royal Theatre “HOME OF GOOD '"PICTURES’"" - FRIDAY - STRONGHART (The Dog) in “BRAWN OF THE NORTH” 2-Itell Comedy - SATURDAY - HOOT GIBSON —in— “RAMBLING KID” Comedy, Fables and “The Way of a Man” -SUNDAY & MONDAY Marion Davies and Forrest Stanley —in— “WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER” Nothing so lavishly magnificent has ever been offered the public. The famous story of the bewitching royal mad cap who flirted with Kings and defied them, who set love above jew eled coronets. In a million-dollar set ting and a cast of 3,000 including 55 all-star iprinciples. News and 2-Reel Comedy — TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY — Werley Berry and Marie Provost —in— “HEROES OF THE STREET” A photo play that marks an import, ant milestone in “Freckles” career. Action, Thrills, Pathos, Adventure and sparkling comedy skillfully interwoven in a delightful screen entertainment. 2-Reel Buddy Messenger Comedy - THURSDAY & FRIDAY - RICHARD BARTHELMESS —in— “BOND BOY” 2-Reel Comedy - Coming - “Children of Jazz.” “The Voice of the Minoret.” “Christian." “Souls For Sale.” “Dangerous Age.” “Down To The Sea In Ships.” nSwroSs! 1 D~*.?d*£r*wEC25i 1 1 n^.hilOT‘>“n6r*i”i'?5nf9 1 1 ^?“Vu.Uy Preve,'1T* L I lo»l f I formula j Give I 1 most duraWa «naJJ^ranca I I tour house *n ? jj*- low 1 I lou can be proud of. My tow i I prices will surprise you. I R E. Kirkpatrick. O’Neill :: :: :: Nebraska G. W. Henderson home. Miss Blaine Streeter visited last week at the home of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Murray, in O’Neill. Harley Kennedy and brother, Mar quette, are hauling bailed hay to town this week from their hay quarter near Julius lake. J. H. McCallum, of Meadow Grove, and Burly Paterson, of Brunswick, visited Saturday and Sunday at the Clyde Streeter home. KOKC-KC-KC-KC-KC For Finer Texture and Larger Volume in the baked goods OM Baking Powder Same Price for over 30 years. 25 Ounces for 25* WHY PAT WAR PIUCSS? \ . ' ’ •■ .r'j'-'.'r ■■ ' ~ .■ ’ MILLIONS OF POUNDS BOUCHT BY OUR GOVERNMENT KOKOKC-KC-KC-KC PUBLIC SALE! 1 will sell at public sale, at my place, 3 miles north of O’Neill fair ground cornei', commencing at 1 o’clock sharp, on Wednesday, February 27th ' 5 Head of Horses 1 team of gray geldings, smooth mouth, weight 2800; 1 bay horse, 11 years old, weight 1200; 1 roan horse, smooth mouth, weight about 1200; 1 black gelding, 7 years old, weight 1500. 12 Head of Cattle •1 cows, 1 giving milk, 1 to be fresh soon; 3 two-year-old heifers with calves by sides; 2 yearling steers. 27 Head of Hogs 3 brood sows, 2 years old; 25 hekd of shoats. Farm Machinery, Etc. 2 wagons; 1 rack; 1 McCormick binder; 1 Moline lister; 1, two-row John Deere eli; 1 one-horse grain drill; 1 walking and 1 riding cultivator; 1 riding and 1 walking plow; 1 Moline disc; 1 three-section harrow; 1 hand corn sheller, nearly new; 1 McCormick hay rake; 1 Deering mower; 2 sets work harness; 1 stock saddle. Two dozen chickens. About 300 bushels of Big 4 oats; 150 bushels spelts; 150 bushels ear corn, 10 bushels seed corn, and other articles too numerous to mention. FREE LUNCH AT NOON BRING YOUR TIN CUPS TERMS OF SALE—Nine months time on sums over $10.00 with approved security and 10% interest. $10.00 and under cash. No property to be removed until settled for. James Matthews, Owner COL. JAMES MOORE, Auctioneer. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Clerk.