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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1931)
ACCUMULATED FUNDS To BUY PAVING BONDS Fremont, Neb. —(Special)— The cily council, taking advantage of provisions of a new' Nebraska law, ordered $70 000 of funds accumu lated by the city water and light plant Invested in securities. Of the amount $21,000 will be used to buy Premont paving intersection bonds. WIFE AWARDED MORE ALIMONY Nebraska Supreme Court Takes Hand in Knox County Case Lincoln, Neb. —(Special)— Ths Supreme court has affirmed the ac tion of the district court of Knox county which awarded Mrs. Julia D. Nohr a divorce from her hus band whom she sued on a charge of extreme cruelty, but reversed the action w’hlch awarded her $1,250 alimony and orders Nohr to pay her $3,000 alimony in yearly in stallments of $1,000 each. The court says Nohr had no basis lor his accusations of misconduct and that neither equity nor Justice was done when the district court limited alimony to $1,250. The five children were awarded the father by the lower court, and the supreme court holds that these are assets rather than liabilities. Mrs. Nohr also was awarded $150 attorney’s fees. The court held that besides at tending to her household tasks and bearing five children, Mrs. Nohr had worked in the fields and picked corn and was therefore entitled to more than the lower court granted. ONE ELOPER MU ST FACE STATUTORY CHARGE Chadron, Neb.—An elopement of two Chadron girls, Dorothy Fraze and Gladys Berg, each 19 years old, was halted at Crawford, with their arrest In a hotel where they were found registered as wives of Wil liam D. Crowe and W. J. Weekly, according to evidence given In ; county court here before Judge James H. Stewart. • Crowe was held on a statutory charge on the testimony of Doro thy Fraze. Miss Fraze said that Crowe lured her into a room with him after he had registered "W. D. Crowe and wife,” without her know ltg it, and on a promise of mar riage. Crowe is being held fn the county Jail pending the judge's ruling next week on whether or not he will be bound over to the district court for trial before Judge Earl L. Meyer. No charge was brought against Weekly, who planned an alleged elopement with Miss Berg. ! Crowe and Weekly met the two girls shortly prior to the arrest, when, according to both of the girls, Crowe proposed marriage to Miss Fraze. In a letter written to Crowe by Miss Fraze, the next day, she urged the return of Crowe and Weekly and “tipped'' Crowe that Miss Berg would consider Ibarrylng Weekly, making reference to plans for a double elopement. This letter was admitted as evidence. FENSKE <!!'Alt 1)1 AN SHIP TO BE CONTINUED Lincoln. Neb. —(Special)— The supreme court has affirmed the ac tion of the district court of Wayne county In refusing to dismiss a guardian appointed for Robert Fenske. Fenske, a wealthy farmer, was addicted to the liquor habit and hia children asked that a guardian be appointed to prevent his wast ing his estate. Fenske appealed on the ground that he had given up drinking and was competent to look after his affairs. The supreme court says. "It is elementary that the burden is placed on one who pleads the existence of a material fact as the basis of his action to prove that fact. The petitioner was under guardianship by virtue of the Judg ment of a competent court. That judgment had never been appealed from. It was a question of fact and the burden was on the petition er, who alleged it. to prove that he could safely be freed. The court is of the opinion that the evidence falls short of proof that the ward has permanently ceased to use In toxicating liquor to excess.” INCREASED PRODUCTION OF CREAMERY Bl'TTER Lincoln. Neb.—(UP) — Nebraska creamery butter production in creased 2.3 per cent during the first quarter of 1931, according to the state and federal division of agri cultural statistics. For the entire United States there was an increase of 6 9 per cent. Statistics on production of cream ery butter indicate that dairying is being carried on a slightly larger scale this year, than last, the sta tisticians conclude. Production for Nebraska for the first quarter approximated 17,581, 000 pounds as compared with 17,105, 000 pounds for the first quarter of 1930. Creamery butter production lor the United States as a whole to taled 340,988.000 pounds against 318. 878.000 pounds for the first quarter of 1930. Cold storage holdings for cream ery butter on April l totaled 18, 025.000 pounds as compared with 30.556.000 pounds a year ago, and the five-year average of 12,448,000 pounds. Cold storage holdings de creased heavily from March 1 to April 1 but were still 50 per cent above the average for April 1. WAYNE SCHOOLS TO , GRADUATE CLASS OF 47 Wayne, Neb. — (Special) — Ar rangements for commencement of the Wayne high school are well un der way. Dr. Prank G. Smith of the First Central Congregational church at Omaha will be the speaker at the commencement ex ercises which will be held May 22 in the Methodist church. May 17, beginning of commencement week, the baccalaureate sermon w'lll be given in the Presbyterian church. The class to be graduated has 47 members BIG INCREASE IN FEED CROP. Neb. Farmers Cut The Wheat Acreage and Ecor omize Generally Lincoln, Neb. —(UP)— Nebrask farmers are resorting to livesto' feeding and reduction of productici costs as a means of weathering th< period of low prices for farm prod ucts, according to the state am federal divisions of agricultural sta tistics. Wheat acreage has been sharp!) reduced by Nebraska farmers anc increased acreage is being planter to feed grains, the division of sta tistics reports. Farmers generally are seeking t meet depression through economiz mg on hired labor and other cash expenditures. Many, are resorting to production of food stuffs for home consumption, while others are attempting to increase production to meet decreased prices. Nebraska farmers have increased cattle feeding approximately 15 per cent over a year ago, the statistics report. Wheat acreages are giving way to corn and other feed grains this year. Increase in corn acreage of approximately 5 per cent is ex pected and similar Increases are ex pected for barley and other feed grains. SENATOR NORRIS NOT PLEASED WITH EDITORIAL McCook, Neb, — United States Senator George W. Norris, after reading the newspaper editorial for which Charles S. Ryckman, of the Fremont, Neb., Tribune, was award ed the 1930 Pulitzer prize, Wednes day night characterized it as "an Insult to the patriotism and intel ligence of every Nebraska citizen.’’ The editorial. The Gentleman from Nebraska, was a comment on circumstances which had to do with Norris’ re-election to the United States Senate in 1930. It said, "George Norris is the burr Nebras ka delights in putting under the eastern saddle.’’ Norris said, "It is a sad commen tary on the intelligence of any com mittee that finds in it (the editorial) any literary merit.” Tlie editorial further said that Nebraskans "send Norris to the Senate year after year solely to make himself obnoxious and express the Nebraska grouch against the east, against the federal government and against Wall street." SIGNS BILL TO PREVENT MIXUP IN NAMES Lincoln, Neb.- —A legislative act devised to prevent confusion In Nebraska primary election contests such as that which involved Sena tor George W. Norris a year ago, was made law by Gov. Charles W. Bryan’s signature. The direct outcome of the contest in whi. 'i the senior Nebraska sen ator wa opposed by George W. Nor ris, a Bi ken Bow grocery clerk, the act provides for the identification of primary candidates when two or more persons by the same or sim ilar surnames file for the same of fice. To designate the candidates, the primary ballots will carry when dual filings of this nature are mads, the occupation and the postoffice ad dress of each aspirant. FILES CLAIM FOR KEEP OF PRISONERS Lincoln, Neb.—(Special)—A claim has been filed with state Auditor Marsh by Frank P. Podhaisky, Ce dar county jailer, for $64.69 for 30 days’ board for two prisoners of the state. Seventy cents a day is the basis of the claim with extra charges for fuel, laundry and a suit of underclothing. “BLACK AND TAN” SPOTS TO BE WIPED OUT Omaha, Neb.—(UP)—Sgt. Joe Potach, head of the police morals squad has decreed that “black and tan” resorts, which cater to both white and Negro trade must close. Joe issued his ultimatum a week ago and all proprietors of such places immediately began barring white people, with the exception of Harry Norman, who operates the Plantation Gardens in South Oma ha. Potach raided the place Saturday night, arresting 20 white men, 26 Negroes and seven Negresses. Nor man was fined $60 as keeper of a disorderly house and most of the inmates jumped their bonds. ! “These resorts are breeding places for racial difficulties,” Potach said. “We re going to keep the whites out of them or close them up.” Norman complained that he will lose $250 a week if he obeys orders. He makes every effort to preserve order, he said. He maintains a “check” room where guests are forced to park their firearms and drinking whisky before entering the gardens proper. PARROT 33 YEARS OLD DIES AT WAYNE Wayne, Neb— (Special)— Polly, a parrot which had belonged to the Jacques family for 33 years, died a few days ago after contracting a cold. It was only a few months old when bought by H. Jacques’ mother. The parrot could sing and talk. TO GROW 80 ACRES OF CANE FOR SORGHUM Tekamah, Neb. — (Special)— A sorghum factory owned by L. E. Colson, living along the bank of the Missouri near here, has been run ning for 25 years. He will grow 80 acres of cane this year. From the 1930 crop he made 3,200 gallons of sorghum. It averaged 160 gallons to the acre. The cane also pro duced 80 bushels of seed. Colson has had repeated offers to move his plant into Tekamah or other towns, but he prefers to keep It o;i his farm where he also cares , lor other farm crops and livestock. NEBRASKA COINTIES GEl SHARE AUTO LICENSE FEES Lincoln, Neb. — A total of $171, 697 has been distributed to the va rious counties by the state treasur er, apportionment being based upon the number of autos registered in each county. This sum represent one-fourth of the total collection for April after deductions of $4 - 856.67 refunds and $625 adminis tration expenses. Antelope count received $1,888.78; Boone, $1,902.86 Boyd, $774; Brown, $675.17; Bur; $1,696.30; Cedar. $2,033.95; Colfa: $1,668.02; Cumiag, $2,003.79; Da kota, $1,111.07; Dixon, $1,372.86; Dodge, $3,646.88; Holt, $1,773.78; Keya Paha, $382.42; Knox, $2, 198 82; Madison, $3,311.51; Merrick, $1,457.71; Nance, $1,219.25; Pierce, $1,479.02; Platte, $2,709.12; Rock, $368.35; Stanton, $1,120.32; Thurs ton, $988 02; Washington, $l,756.4f Wayne, $1,615.34. SHE LEFT AN UNUSUAL WILL St. Helena, Neb., Woman’s Estate Largely to Odd Fel lows’ Institution St. Helena. Neb. — (Special) — The will ct the late Bertha Ebinger, 65 years aid, who was found dead in her home here where she had lived alone for some years, provided that most of the estate go to char ity. Henrietta Slater of Butte, Mont., an old friend, is to receive $150; Samuel T. Solveson, also an old friend in Butte, $250; village school at Engweilen, Canton Tur geau, Switzerland, $100; $50 each to the most aged poor man and the most aged poor woman in Engweil en (the last two bequests requested by Miss Ebinger's father); German consul in Chicago for benefit of poor and needy in Weildberg, Wur ; fcemburg, Germany. $200 <bv request of her mother). All the rest goes to the trustees of the home for de pendent Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and their children at York, Neb. Miss Ebinger was born in Illinois and came with her parents to Cedar county w hen a child. She took spe cial training in music and art in which she was especially talented. Part of her education was received in Europe. She conducted a music and art school at Butte, Mont., but came home to care for her parents. The mother died in 1915 and the father in 1919. She had difficulty in following her profession of late years because of failing sight but still continued to teach classes on stringed in truments until a few months ago. Her father, the late Thomas Eb inger came to 5t. Helena in 1870 with his wife and child. He was elected treasurer of Cedar county in 1882. The county seat was then at St. Helena. Later he acted as deputy under Otto Hoese. GETS PAY FOR HIS SHIPMENT OF HOGS Lincoln, Neb. — (Special) -The supreme court has granted Harry L. Kunkel of Boone county a pre ferred claim against the state bank ing department. Kunkel sued for $1,117 as the value of a shipment of hogs sent to Omaha. The Omaha bank sent the money received by the commission man to the Loretto State bank, which closed the same day the credit was received. The Loretto bank followed the custom of dividing money received on ship ments in which members of a ship ping association joined whenever it was in receipt of the proceeds of the entire shipment. The court rules that Kunkel made no deposit of the money and that the relation of debtor and creditor was not es tablished in this case. TWO FROM DAKOTA COUNTY WIN FREE TRIPS TO 4-H WEEK Homer, Neb. — (Special) — Two Dakota county young people to be awarded prize trips to the 4-H week at Lincoln in June are Miss Violet Johnson of Hubbard and Melvin Sierk of Dakota City. Miss Johnson won the trip awarded by the Burlington rail road to the outstanding 1930 Da kota county 4-H club leader who had been a former 4-H club member. Sierk won the prize trip from the Sioux City Stockyards company for being the high ranking swine pro ducer among 4-H club members of the county. TWO AGED MEN FIGHT FOR WOMAN’S FAVOR Omaha, Neb. — — Police Judge Sophus Neble prescribed cur few hours for two old men when they appeared before him on a charge of fighting for the affections of a woman 67 years old. “Now, you kids get out of here,” the Judge said, as he dismissed the charges against Joseph Gauber, 78 years old, and J. A. Nachtneble, 71. Nachtneble said he had been stabbed by Gauber; Gauber said his nose had been punched. Gau ber and the woman had walked past Nachtneble's home, witnesses said, and when the latter invited her to visit him a fight followed. ♦ ♦ Wynot, Neb. — (Special) — Fire of unknown origin about 2:30 o’clock Tuesday morning destroyed the ele vator owned by John Herfkins. A considerable quantity of flour and feed were destroyed. The loss is es timated at $3,500. MURDERED WOMAN WAS FORMER BATTLE CREEK GIRL Norfolk. Neb. —(Special)— Mrs. William Whetstone, who waa shot and killed by her husband at Val entine Wednesday night, was a for mer Battle Creek girl and her moth er still lives there. M-s. Whetstone’s maiden name was Eva Jones Pilkins and she was 23 yiars old. She attended the pub lic schools at Battle Creek but did not finish the high school course. Her father, Frederick Jones Pilkins,. was killed by a train June 28, 1908, and her mother afterward v.as mar ried to N. F. Nelson of Battle Crcta. BOWELS need watching Let Dr. Caldwell help whenever your child is feverish or upset; or has caught cold. His simple prescription will make that bilious, headachy, cross boy or girl comfortable, happy, well in just a few hours. It soon restores the bowels to healthy regularity. It helps "break-up’* a cold by keeping the bowels free from all that sickening mucus waste. You have a famous doctor’s word for this laxative. I)r. Caldwell’s record of having attended over 3500 births without loss of one mother or baby is believed unique in American medical history. Get a bottle of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin from your drugstore and have it ready. Then you won’t have to worry when any member of your family is headachy, bilious, gassy or constipated. Syrup Pepsin is good for all ages. It sweetens the bowels; increases appetite—makes digestion more complete. Op. W. B. Caldwell’s SYRUP PEPSIN A Doctor's Family Laxative I —-: PARKER’S HAIR BALSAM Removes Dandruff Stops Hair Falling Imparts Color and Beauty to Gray and Faded Hair 60c and $1.00 at Druggists. Hiacox Chem. Wks.. Pafrhugue.N. Y. i-LUKt-SlUN MiAMrUU — Ideal for use in connection with Parker’sHair Balsam.Makes the hair aoft and fluffy. 60 centa by mail oratdrug ■iata. Hiscox Chemical Works, Patchogue. N.Y. Got Away With House I Tlieft of a two-and-a-half-story .uue house and its brick founda on was reported to the police in Newark, N. J., by Josetdi A. Fuerst nan, who said lie had bought tlie liouse in January and built a fence around it. When be went over to look at it two months later, all lie found was a vacant lot. Police sus icet that the house was used for kindling by poor families during tiie winter. An artist can seldom tell how lie :ets effects. It’s inspiration. The old-fashioned Quaker is a Friend indeed. Turkey Refutes to Part With Old Royal Galley Turkey’s precious royal pleasure galley, dating from the reign of Sul tan Mohammed IV, will never be sold no matter how many flattering offers are made, according to the di rector of the naval museum at Istan bul, Turkey. A British enterprise re cently offered the government a large sum for this unique craft, proposing to take it to the United States for exhibition purposes. The offer was rejected. The galley, believed to date back to 1630, is 40 meters long, 5^4 meters wide, 2‘4 meters deep and weighs 130 tons. It was manned by 144 men, three to each oar. The paint use at that period was so good that even now' it is almost as fresh as when new, particularly the blue. The gilded prow is long and sharp, but the remainder of the galley is curi ously overhung after the fashion of ancient Venetian craft. In the stern is the imperial cabin with a triple cupola supported by columns and completely overlaid with mother-of pearl and tortoise-shell mosaic, stud ded with garnet glass. The cabin is flanked by two gilded gryphons and entered through a balustrade adorned with four large bails of cloudy crys tal. In addition to this masterpiece of medieval boat-builders’ art, there are 13 other caiques in the same build ing—graceful craft once propelled with gilded oars, scores of which are stacked in ttie half-forgotten naval museum beside the Golden horn. High Cost of Research The high cost of research is shown by a statistical summary which in dicates that more than 30,000 sci entists and engineers are now em ployed at a cost of $200,000,000 an nually in scientific experimentation. They are employed, Collier’s Week ly states, by the United States gov ernment and about 1,000 industrial corporations, one of the largest be ing the Hell Telephone laboratories, which have 5,400 research workers and a yearly expenditure of $19, 000,000. One of the recent residts of their enterprise is a telephone cable only 2% inches in diameter, which con tains 3,000 wires capable of trans mitting 18,000 conversations simul taneously. Centurie$-01d Proverb The proverb, “The gray mare is the better horse,’’ dates back to Hey wood (1540). No Businest There Tom—"You know, I got a bright idea out of a corner of my brain to day.’’ Dick—“Huh. A stowaway.” II that I sluggish 1111 feeling Put yourself right with nature by chewing Feen.a-mint. 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According to the town report just published, the youngest person who died in 1030 was seventy-one years of age, the oldest was eighty-five years and tin average age of the nine deaths re ported was seventy-seven years. Freedom Will Be Short An eaglet, his egg blasted ‘out o! a cliff near Los Angeles, Calif., hat been hatched in nn incubator and it hobnobbing with baby chicks. When the primal urge comes to eat hit birth-fellows, he will be presented t* an aviary. 1 ' Cy LINKER gasoline or CLEAN BURNING gasoline? The gasoline your motor actually burns mea sures the power and mileage you get per gallon. If it is “near kerosene” doctored up with casing head gasoline, your motor cannot and does not completely buru all of the heavier elements —the “clinker” part. 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