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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1928)
The Frontier. O’Neill, Nebraska, THE FRONTIER D. H. CRONIN. Publisher W. C. TEMPLETON. Editor and Business Manager Entered at the postofllce at O’Neill, Nebraska, as second-class matter. •DONT TELL MY WIFE!” The Simonson Post No. 93 American Legion will present “Don’t Tell My Wife.”—the big musical comedy, Thursday and Friday, December 13 and 14, at the K. of C. Hall. The production is under the direction of the Mid-West Producing Co., of Oma ha, and all who remember “A Bach elor’s Excapade,” so successfully presented by the American Legion last season, need po further recom mendation of Mid-West shows. Mr. Jones and Mrs. Gatz again have leading roles with Mrs. Streeter, Mr. Clauson and Mr. Sauers sharing the comedy. Mildred Tomlinson has the part of the little domestic. Delightful song numbers are intro duced by members of the cast who are supported by a chorus of thirty girls. Among the song numbers are The Magazine Cover Revue in which six specialty numbers are introduced; “Come and Have a Swing With Me” A specialty offered by six girls; “Please Don’t Tell My Wife,” “Lone some in the Moonlight” and many others. Reserved seats go on sale Monday, December 10th, at Reardon's, admis sion 60c. A special 26c matinee for school children will be held on Thursday, De cember 13, at 8:30 p. m. “Don’t Tell My Wife” K. of C. Hall, December 13-14. HOLT-BOYD COUNTY WOMENS CLUB CONVENTION A meeting of the Holt-Boyd County Woman’s Club was held in O’Neill last Tuesday at the club rooms of the O’Neill Womans’ Club, beginning at 10:30 o’clock. There was large delegations from Page and Atkinson, but owing to an accident to the car that was to bring the Spencer ladies, they were unable to attend. The first on the morning program was a report of the State convention held in Omaha in October, by Mrs. Edgar Stauffer, the President of the Page club and Mrs. L. A. Car ter, president of the O’Neill Woman’s club. Mrs. Ackerman, State President of the Nebraska Federation, then ex plained the reasons for changing the by-laws for the election of officers at the conventions. A cafeteria luncheon was served in the club room at noon. At the opening of the afternoon ses sion a nominating committee which had been appointed submitted the fol lowing names: Mrs.S.J.Berry, O’Neill, president Mrs. Wm. Shultz, Atkinson, Vice-President; Mrs. H. E. Coyne,' O’Neill, secretary; Mrs. Edgar Stauf fer, Page, Treasurer, and were ac cepted by the convention. Mrs. Ackerman, the state president, | gave a talk upon the work being done by the Women’s clubs and plans of work to be done, which made one feel that they were glad to be one of such a group. Mrs. McClain, of Norfolk, who gave a lecture at the county convention in the spring, upon her travel abroad, was prevaled upon to come again to O’Neill. Owing to the season of the year Mrs. McClain chose as her sub ject “The Holy Land,” which she graphically described. She seemed to carry her listeners with her to the places of interest by the carefully worded description of the places of most importance in the old world. During the afternoon music was furnished by Mrs. L. E. McDowell and Miss Verne McDowell, of Atkinson. I’ARENT-TEACHERS. There was a special meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association held in the high school auditorium, Wednes day morning from 10 to 12. The high school was invited to attend. We were honored by having Mrs. Golden of North Dakota speak to us. She gave a special talk to the student body on “Aim of Life” besides the musical pro gram, which was rendered by the faculty and parents. Holt County Agricultural Society Meeting. An adjourned annual meeting of the Holt County Agricultural Society will be held at the office of F. J. Dishner on Monday, December 17, 1928, at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon for the purpose of amending a part of the by-laws to conform with the i state agricultural society. Peter W. Duffy, Secy. 28-2 F. J. Dishner, President. CHARLES BAUSCH INJURED BY FORD WEDNESDAY Charles Bausch was run down and quite badly injured on the crossing near the Forest Smith home in the northwest part of town Wednesday evening about six o’clock. The car was driven by Gus Werner a carpen ter from Atkinson who is working on the E. T. Campbell residence. Mr. Bausch sustained three broken ribs and received a number of bruises. He was taken to his rooms at the R. H. Mills residence in the southwest part of town. ( ard of Thanks We desire to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown to our daughter and sister, Helen, during her recent illness and for the assistance and sympathy given us following her death. Paul Schwisow and children. LOCAL NEWS. The Smith and Warner Motor Com pany report the sale of a new Pontiac coupe Saturday to Emmet Brickley. Sheridan Simmons has circulated a petition this week asking that he be appointed chief deputy game warden. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Allirtger spent Thanksgiving with friends in Ord. BRUIIN-TOMLINSON. Mr. Henry Bruhn, of West Point, Nebraska, and Miss Isabelle C. Tom linson of this city were united in mar i riage at the Presbyterian manse last Tuesday at eleven o’clock in the morn ing, by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beers. They were attended by Miss Mildred Tomlinson and Mr. Rodney Tomlinson, sister and brother of the bride. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Tomlinson of this city and has a wide circle of friends throughout the county. The bridegroom is a young farmer from West Point; he is a stranger to people of this community, but those who know him speak highly of him. A wedding dinner was served Tues day evening at the home of the bride’s parents in the northeast part of the city. The newly weds departed by auto for West Point where they will reside this winter; in the spring they ex pect to move to his father’s ranch which they will operate. The Frontier extends congratulat ions. TWO FIRE ALARMS. The fire department were called to the Chet Calkins home in the south eastern part of the city last Saturday evening about eight o’clock to extin guish a blaze in a pile of baled hay near the barn. Not much damage was done. Wednesday morning the department were again called to the residence oc cupied by the Barrett family in the western part of town where a hay mat tress in the upper part of the resi dence had caught fire from a stove pipe. No particular damage was done. A NEW AND THREATENING MENACE Liquor, dope, white slavery,—all these bugaboos of a past generation have given way to a new menace that threatens the very life of the nation,— the menace of Juvenile Delinquency. Liquor affects comparatively few families, dope still fewer, while white slavery as symbolized by red lights and segregated districts, has practi cally ceased to exist. But Juvenile De linquency as expressed in the amazing and unexplainable moral decay of modern youth is a problem that reaches into every community and threatens every home. It is difficult for many parents to understand the freedom of modern thought and con duct, and it is hard for them to be lieve that their child could be in danger. All such should see “THE ROAD TO RUIN” which comes to the Royal theatre December 10 and 11, and which is described a “A Flaming Warning to the Parents of America.” “The Road to Ruin,” which is based on an actual case, is an amazingly frank story of the temptations confronting the children of today and contains a tremendous, lesson, while at the same time, because of the extremely able handling of a delicate subject, it is first rate entertainment. • * • .■>_^: »~ —a—————.i i i i... i. — — ..-.—i i .. ».iii .1. I, i ——— Substantial ff [ Owners of Graham-Paige Model \ / /-v 111 610, after driving many thousands y X LX of miles, are acclaiming its sub stantial value. Its up-to-date appearance and outstanding per formance have attracted more purchasers than any other model in this company’s 19 years’ history, JiteifUy. 4$ cflUL/.CL*iiS Five chassis—sixes and eights—price* ranging from $860 to $2485. Car illus trated is Model 610. five-passenger Sedan. $875 (special equipment extra) All prices at factory. Come in and DRIVE a Car Yourself Dealer: J. M. Seybold, O’Neill, Nebraska WILLIAM W. WEST. William W. West, a prominent farm er and sto£k raiser residing almost straight east of O’Neill near the county line, died very suddenly Monday even ing. He was about sixty-five years of age. JOHN CARTON. John Carton, an old resident and highly respected citizen of this com munity for many years, passed away Tuesday in the old people’s home at West Point where he has been making his home for several years. The re mains were brought to O’Neill and funeral services were held from St. Patrick’s church Thursday morning. The deceased was about eighty-three years of age. He was among the early settlers of the county. At the time of going to press we are unable to obtain complete report but will endeavor to do so in time for next week. MRS. LAVONA GALLAGHER. Lavona Baughn was born near Lincoln, Illinois, on December 29, 1849,and departed this life at her home in Page, Nebraska, November 29, 1928, being aged, at her death, seventy-eight years iand eleven months. Surviving her are five children, eighteen grand-children and fifteen great grandchildren. In 1865 she was united in marriage to Wm. Warren to which union were born three children, Eleanora J. Nancy Elizabeth and Willminnie. Nancy Elizabeth Richards, now residing in New Raymer, Colorado, being the only surviving member of this fam ily. Wm. Warren preceeded her in death in 1869; in 1872 she was mar ried to Robert Gallagher at Lincoln, Ilinois, to which union five children were born. They were R. H. Galla gher, Page, Nebraska; Mrs. Carrie Townsend, Page, Nebraska; Robert E. Galagher, O’Neill; Mrs. Kate Price, Thedford, Nebraska; a daugh ter Nevada H., having died in infancy. In 1878 she came with her family to York County, Nebraska, where they resided until March 1882,when they settled on a homestead in this county four and one-half miles south east of Page, Nebraska, where they resided until October 1900 when they jr.ov e4 to Page where she lived to the time of her death. Her husband, Robert Gallagher, having preeceded her in death on December 14, 1908. She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother and will be greatly misses by those who are left to mourn her loss. She had hosts of loving friends and neighbors at Page and vicinity and also in this community where she often visited with her son, R. E. Gallagher. CARD OF THANKS. To all the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the re cent illness and death of our beloved mother, we hereby extend our heart felt thanks. R. H. Gallagher. Mrs. O. A. Townsend. R. F. Gallagher. Mrs. R. B. Price. Mrs. N. E. Richards. CLYDE RICHARDSON. Clyde Richardson died very sud denly while at work on the highway about eleven miles south of Bassett, Nebraska, last'Thursday shortly after he had eaten his dinner. He in com pany with George Van Every, were preparing to return to work on the road; Clyde had stepped behind the tractor when he fell to the ground dead. He had not complained of be ing ill and his death came as a com plete surprise. Clyde Richardson was born Novem ber 4,'~1885, at Eagle, Cass County, Nebraska, He grew to manhood in Lincolns Nebraska. In 1904 he was united in marriage to Miss May Phil lips, of Bancroft, South Dakota. To this union was born three children, Charlie Richardson of O’Neill; Edith Harrol of Omaha and Joseph Rich ardson of Lincoln. All are living. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, of Manville, Wyom ing: two sisters. Mrs. Herman Sothan of Plainview, Nebraska, and Cora Young of Los Angeles, California. There are five brothers: Allen Rich ardson of Manville, Wyoming; Charlie of O'Neill; Fred of O’Neill; Dan of Los Angeles, California, and Ted of Neligh. Nebraska. There is also one grandchild, Clyde Harral, Omaha, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Richardson was a man with a sunny disposition, loved his friends, honest with them and faithful to every task. He was employed with the State Highway Department out of O’Neill for the past two years. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our appreciation to the many friends for their assist ance following the death of our father son and brother, Clyde Richardson. The Children, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. MRS AGNES CASSIDY SCOTT. Mrs. Agnes Cassidy passed away in St. Barnard’s hospital in Chicago, on Tuesday afternoon. November 25th, at five o’clock, following an illness caused by heart trouble and diabetis. The remains were brought to O’Neill and the funeral services were held from St. Patrick’s church at ten o’clock Friday morning conducted by Father B. J. Leahy, interment was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Cassidy came to Holt county from Chicago thirty-five years ago and resided for many years on a farm southeast of O’Neill. She also resided in O’Neill prior to her late marriage to Mr. Scott. She was united to Patrick Cassidy in Chicago; to this union seven child ren, were born three of whom survive; they are Mrs. S. M. Davis, South Min neapolis Ave, Sioux Falls, S. D., M. K. Fagan, 1628 South Francisco Ave, R. R. MORRISON’S ~| i ANNIVERSARY SALE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 7 AND 8 I Special Demonstrator will be in Our Store on Beginning December 7th and Ending December 15th Jumbo Roasted Peanuts .—....- 15c Block Salt.. 50c Matches, 6 Boxes . 25c ^ | Grape Fruit, each ...—..5c j Oranges, dozen . 35c | Prunes, pound ..-.... 10c | Raisins, 3 pounds ... 23c Fancy Apricots, pound ..... 25c Peaches, pound ...—.1... 17c 15 Pounds Sugar ...95c | Corn Flakes, package....10c I 10 tb. Karo Syrup .—..58c 10 lb. White Syrup...63c 1 Nut Oleomargerine, pound .... 19c Also Special Prices on All Can Goods * ..' I Corn on Track Car load of Iowa Yellow Corn on track Friday and Saturday, December 7th and 8th. 86c per bu. off car. J. B. RYAN A Chicago, and T. V. Cassidy, 37 Mer chants Row, Boston, Mass. She was a member of the Royal Highlanders lodge. She was born in Ireland, November 22, 1859. FRAMES, I FRAMES I "TV I U-...f What^ good are Pictures with out a good looking frame so you can display and keep them? Bring your Pictures, Paintings and Photographs .to the O’Neill Photo Co. Frames make good Christmas Gifts. I I “Don’t Tell My Wife”—K. of C. Hall, December 13-14; sponsored by Ameri can Legion. ,i. i 200 Teachers Wanted to Buy Palmer’s Xmas Candy, pound ... 14c Peco or Peanut Brittle Candy, Palmer’s, pound _ 14c 5c Baby Ruth Candy Bars, 3 for 10c Xmas Mixed Nuts, pound 23c Jell-0 America’s Most Famous Dessert, package _ 8c H. J. Heinz Pure Mince Meat, lb. 25c H. J. Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup, can __... 9c Pancake Flour ADVO, 4-lb. bag 23c Coffee Dad’s Favorite Blend Coffee, pound ... ...___ 29c Peas—Sifted Early June, Large Can _ ... 14c Tea Fancy Japan Impound 29c Cake Flour Swan’s Down, Large Package _„_ 29c Eatmore Cranberries, quart 19c Xmas Fancy Seedless Raisins, lb. 9c “The Gift For AH”—Palmer’s Fancy Box Candies, Be yond Compare John J. Melvin Sells lor Less 57 Steps I ( Sbh*u’ ^L 1 '“ " ■■'"■ | Winter | || Properly equipped you can drive your car |9 H in complete comfort all winter. Let us |g || prepare your car for frigid weather. M/s r9 Anti-breeze rrestone, Jj>o. per gal. Anti-Freeze Glycerine, $4.50 gal. Anti-Freeze Alcohol, $1.00 per gal. Non-Skid Chains, $2.00 and up. Windshield wipers, Ford 40c and up Service Free Mellor Motor Co. Ford Dealers l’hone 16. O'Neill, Nebr. i __