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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (April 23, 1925)
A Great R oman ce! Brave days in old Kentucky. The life and love of racing folk. Spills! Thrills! Chills! Don’t \ miss it! vi* CLAIRE WINDSOR FRANK KEENAN LLOYD HUGHES Reginald Barkers production Sunday & Monday Matinee, Monday, At 4:00 P. M. At Royal Theatre LAST RITES FOR MRS. McWilliams Monday Mrs. J. J. Thomas and daughter, Mrs. Ed Williams, returned home from Sioux City, Monday evening, where they were called a week pre vious by the serious illness of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. C. F. McWilliams, who passed away later in the week. Mrs. Williams was seventy-five years old; she had been a patient sufferer for the past fourteen years. She was the wife of an old sildier of the civil war. The follow ing account of her death appeared in a recent issue of a Sioux City paper: Funeral services for Mrs. Clarissa McWilliams, 74 years old, a resident of Sioux City for the past nine year* who died of infirmities attendant upon old age Saturday morning at her home, 1911 West Sixth street, will be held at Westcott’s funeral chapel Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. A. M. McIntosh will officiate Interment will be in Logan Park cemetry. Mrs. McWilliams was the widow of Isaiah McWilliams, well known G. A. R. member, who died fourteen years ago. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. McWilliams had been making her home with her brother, William Bouck. Surviving are: Six daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Dorsey, of Leeds; Mrs. Julia Thomas and Mrs. Christina Williams, of O’Neill, Neb.; Mrs. Eleanor Hun gerford, of Oklahoma City, Okla.. Mrs. Grace Knox, of Waterbury, Neb.; and Diabetes The cause of DIABETES is not well known. It is often associated with (Hsorders of the Pancreas, Liver or Kidneys. We have had remarkable succ£?s in the treatment of this dis ease and will be pleased to have you call and let us decide if we can help you. DRS. LUBKER Chiropractors Pfftne 316 : O’Neill, Nebraska Mrs. Mary Spicer, of Oronogo, Mo.; two sone, Rubin, of Flasher, S. D.; and William, of Sioux City; a sister, Mrs. Mathilda Logan, of Salem, la., and a brother, William Bouck. THOMAS TOMJACK, SR. Thomas Tomjack, Sr., passed away at his home in Ewing, Friday noon, after a lingering illness due princi pally to complications caused by old age. He was eighty-four years old. The funeral was held at St. Peter’s church in Ewing, Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. AGED BLAIR COUPLE WEDDED 68 YEARS STILL IN GOOD HEALTH The following article appeared in the Sunday issue of the World-Herald and was accompanied by a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Cruickshank in their carriage drawn by their old and faithful horse. Mr. and Mrs. Cruick shank are the parents of Mrs. M. A. Summers, who resides in the east ern part of the county: “Almost every day, traveling the streets of Blair, Nebraska, can be seen an old horse drawing an old fashioned buggy, in which a white haired old couple ride about visiting their friends. “The buggy riders arc Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cruickshank, aged 93 and 90, respectively, who celebrated their sixty-eighth wedding anniversary on March 19. They are natives of Scot land, whence they came sixty years ago and settled on a farm three miles from Blair. Five years ago they re tired and moved to town. “Their horse is thirty-one years old and has been with them all his life. Their buggy was made to order in 1890 by the Drummond Carriage Co., of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Cruickshank live in a ten-rootn house, which the wife super intends, besides caring for her flower garden. The husband cares for his horse and garden, and the yard. “Both are great readers, and are This Label Protects You h*s the loJical This Label' thing to do u your x —to buy your Guarantee t - j Used Ford Car of Value i' from Your Nearest Authorised Ford Dealer greatly interested in politics and cur rent world events. Mr, Cruickshank, besides his newspapers and maga zines, reads novels for recreation. Neither has known serious sickness. "Twelve of their fourteen children are living.” NEIGHBERS SURPRISED MR. AND MRS. ERNEST GIVINGS The pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Givings, northwest of O’Neill, was the scene of a very enjoyable evening when a number of their neighbors gathered at their home on Wednesday evening of last week and gave them a complete sur prise. Jake Erb was the master of ceremonies during the evening and proved himself to be an expert in providing entertainment on short notice. The evening was spent in dancing and social intercourse. The sweet strains of music enticed the young folks to the recreation hall and in a few minutes all was joyous con fusion. About midnight a delicious supper was served in the spacious dining room. Mr. Givings and family came here from Lynch where he handled pure bred stock on a large scale. He now occupies the Echert ranch recently vacated by Clarence Odeland. Abut 2:30 o’clock in the morning the party came to an end, and it will be long remembered by those who were present. Those present were Tom Harding and family; Mrs. Bellar and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Erb; Mr. and Mrs. James Connolly and family; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Murray. The young •folks were so numerous and re sembled a Jananese puzzle so much that your correspondent was unable to get a list of them. APRIL, THE FLOWER BULDER. (By Holt County’s Poet Laureate.) I am the builder of the Temple of May I build them daily of beams or shower Until completed one fine day When May bedecks them each with flower. First the Violet then the Daisy Each in turn ‘till all are done When by God they are dedicated To the finder, Lucky one. F. O. HAZEN. CARNIVAL. The carnival, which was staged Thursday night, was a grand and glorious success. At seven o’clock, when the program started, the audi torium was crowded to the walls. Two programs were given during the evening. Iola Purcell and Ardis Downey as “Charlie and Mable” sang the popular songs, “Charlie, My Boy” and “Oh, Mabel.” This performance was a perfect scream and made a de cided hit. The song and readings by the Kindergarten, the little perform ance “New Teacher” by the Sixth grade, and the work done by the First and Second grades, “A Box of Dolls,” the Third and Fourth grades in “A Rainy Day,” and the Fifth grade song and dance. All deserve special mention. The songs rendered by little Merle Arnold, of the Second grade, were received so popularly that he was encored again and again. The Hawaiian players, featuring Jackie, entertained the audience in the last program, and the Girls’ Glee Club and the orchestra both deserve credit for their performance. The Gym, which was the chief field of the Carnival, was crowded to ca pacity between the two performances. The fishing pond, fortune telling tent, country store, doll rack* candy, hot dog, and bingo stands and the kiss booth were the attractions there. Miss Gilligan’s “Giggle Alley Gallery” in the kindergarten room, turned out its victims convulsed and practically helpless. All those present were obliged to admit that all the provisions were made for a good time. EIGHTH GRADE. Catherine Loy did normal training teaching in the Eighth grade Wed nesday. The class was given the list of words used in the teacher’s spelling examination of last week and Opal Breiner and Viva Eidenmiller missed but one word, while Velma Clevenger, telcn Schwisow, Gladys Rothman and Bennett Gillespie missed but two words. Wednesday being Arbor Day, the Eighth grade observed it by planting a tree which they named Joyce Kil mer. The Class deviated from their daily program Monday and did exhibition work. Second and Fourth Grades. The Second grade is sorry to lose Bertha Strong and John Mohr, who moved away this week. Bernice Brentson did practice teach ing in the Second and Fourth grades this week, Robert Lubker is absent from the Fourth grade this week on account of sickness. First Grade. Leo Strong and Doris Moore have moved away. Phyllis Chase has been absent all week on account of sickness. Velda Oberle did practice teaching in the First grade Wednesday morn ing. Sixth Grade. Jack Davidson was absent last week. His absence was due to illness. This class have been very busy pee paring for the program for next Thursday. E. N. PURCELL SAYS— Bring in your chickens, ducks or geese We'll buy them right, by pound or piece Whether living far or living near You’ll do right well to bring them here. Non-layers, setters, hens that are blind Too long of leg or too peaked be hind Off-colored, ill-feathered or blotchy skin Just fatten them up and bring them in. White ones, black ones or those with spots Yellow ones, red ones or old t»P nots We like them fat but will buy lean At the highest price you ever seen. Ducks of surplus, geese in droves Or turkeys that stray to the neigh bors’ groves Feed them good and by truck or trek Bring them here for the largest check. Don’t wait ’till tomorrow, do it today Coop them or crate them and be on * your way. To satisfy you is our delight Which guarantees we’ll treat you right. Search through the hen-house, barn or shed Be sure to gather an egg a head Keep them fresh and clean and nice Which will insure our highest price. If you have produce and want a deal Whether close to Crawford or O’Neill Our firm will always treat you well Don’t forget the place or the name, Purcell. Purcell Produce Co., O’Neill and Crawford. Contributed by F. 0. Hazen. SURROUNDING AND PLEASANTVIEW ITEMS Ed Heeb delivered hogs in Emmet Monday. Aca Worley was in Emmet on busi ness Tuesday. Earl Miller hung paper for Mrs. B. II. Besin Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubik have a new baby girl born April 15. Fred Prange and family is sporting a new Ford touring car. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulrich and daughter, were in O’Neill Monday. Mrs. Hannah Richards called on Mrs. Albert Klingler Monday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sohee spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Hannah Richards. Tom Maring, Jr., and Elmer Sterns called on Albert Sterns and family Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Anderson spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Young burg near Atkinson. Joe Winkler, of Atkinson, visited his brother, Hank, Monday, returning to Atkinson Tuesday. Mrs. Elmer Sterns and daughter spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Joe Kubik and family, Mrs. George Reise and family arc riding in a new Buick Six purchased in Atkinson last week. John F. Warner and Wm. Murphey were dinner gusts of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klingler Saturday. Mrs. Emma Reise and son autoed o Chambers Tuesday and called at the home of Mr. Alderson. The two young hounds of Henry Banks caught and killed a prairie wolf on his farm last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lessaman, of Atkinson, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winkler, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murphey and on, Gerold Francis, spent Sunday with his father, Dennis Murphy and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Strong and family are spending a few days with his sister Mrs. George Seefus and amily. J. B. Ryan bought twenty-five head >f fat cattle of Aug. Hoppe and de vered them to his ranch Tuesday near Emmet. Mr. and Mrs. . Joe Bruder and 'aniily were dinner guests of their •iece, Mrs. Frank Henderson and family Sunday. John McQuellen, Elmer Warner, John Troshinski, Wm. Steskal and Melvin' Klingler called on John War inr Tuesday evening. Tom and Henry Murray and Mr. and Ml's. Jack Clery and Ed Early it tended the funeral of Mrs. Maring in Atkinson Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruder and family attended the program and box social at District 53, near Phoe nix Friday night instructed by Miss Oorothy Bruder. Boxes brought near 315.00, which will be used as a benefit for the school. Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Warner and grand daugter, Dorris Warner, of O’Neill, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klingler. They also •ailed on their sons, Elmer and John Warner in the afternoon, returning to O’Neill in the evening. Quite a number enjoyed the school program Wednesday evening at the 'lensantview school house. The pupils were instructed under their leacher, Edmond O’Donnell. After the program a basket social followed which brought a small sum to be used for school purposes. “Ain’t Nature Wonderful” By “UNCLE PETE,” a’Neill, Nebraska. (Courtesy St. Louis Post Dispatch.) O’Neill, Nob. Amazonia, Dm Wilkinson's prize game hen, which drew first premium at the Beaver Flats Fair and Live stock Show last fall, is dead of pneu monia contracted from trying to mother and rear a brood of little land turtles. Amazonia was the maternal ancestress of some of the best fight ing cocks in the Calamas Valley and was known far and wide for her own pugnacious disposition. This spring when she strated to set a weasel stole her eggs while she was off the nest exercising one day. Not desiring to break up her inclination to raise a family, the doctor set her on a batch of land turtle eggs he unearthed while dig ging for bait down on the river one day, thinking that they would keep her occupied until he had procured morr game fowl eggs. Unfortu nately the turtle eggs hud finished the process of incubation and a week later Amazonia brought fourth,, a brood of little turtles. The odd appearance of her chil dren seemed in no wise to disconcert the little foster mother, and as land turtles live on worms and bugs as chickens do, the problem of providing foor for them was not an undue one, an abundance of provender being readily at hand in the newly plowed fields of the doctor’s ranch. A chilly and wet period of about 10 days, several weeks ago, proved the hen’s undoing, however. The little turtles would persist in run ning around in the wet grass until 'heir, shells got could and clammy and while hoveri \g them when m this condition Amazonia contracted a cold which later developed into pneumonia carried her off. LUTHERAN SERVICES. Lutheran services will be held at the Episcopal church in O’Neill Tues day evening, April 28th. Rev. Wm. G. Vahle, Pastor. EASTERN HOLT COUNTY. Ernest West and family were visit ors at the Summers home last Sun day. Stanley Stevens, who was taking treatment at Lynch, is home again and in looking better. Moody Gilmore, who has been tak ing treatment in the Lynch hospital, is home, much improved. Mr. Ferguson, the grocery sales man, and Mr. Clark the census taker, were in our neighborhood last week. Leslie Summers, accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Summers, drove to the home of his brother, Mark, near Elgin, last Sunday. Crops look better in Holt county than they do further east and plowing is further along. CHAMBERS ITEMS. Little Edith Leinhart is ill with an attack of “flu.” Mrs. Ole Abrahamson is suffering with an infected Anger. Mr. Ford, of Clearwater, spent Sat urday and Sunday at Swan Lake. *__ The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coolidge, of Amelia, was ill a few days last week. Mrs. Woogert, of Amelia, who has been seriously ill the past six weeks, is now able to be up. Thomas E. Alderson, of Madison, Nebraska, attended the funeral of his brother, the late J. M. Alderson, Tues day. Mrs. Grace Olney and Mrs. Marie Hardy, of Wyoming, wore called to Chambers by the death of their futher. Gertie Kinney, of Amelia, had the misfortune to get her knee badly wrenched when she made a misstep one day last week. A lecture on Americanism • given under the auspices of the Knights of Ku Klux Klan, at the town hall, Mon day evening drew a large crowd. Sheriff Duffy, P. J. McManus, J. B. Mellor and C. M. Daly, of O'Neill, were among those who attended the funeral of the late J. M. Alderson. A sweet baby girl, weight nine pounds, came Friday, April 17, to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, which accounts for the broad smile Ed is wearing. Prof. Thompson accompanied the senior boys to Swan Lake, Thursday, on a fishing trip. They caught one pickerel weighing seven pounds. Tho rest of the efttch were bull heads. Have your brakes relined with an Electric Count ersinking Machine. The Modern Way Walter Stein Hitch glx horsea to it and list twice aa fart aa with aingla-row. 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