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\e & The Frontier VOL. LII. O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1932. No. 42 “Half the misery of human life would be extinguished, would men alleviate the general curse they lie under by mutual offices of compassion, benevolence and humanity.” CANDIDATESFILEFOR PRIMARY ELECTION ON APRIL 12 County Clerk John C. Gallagher furnishes us the complete list of county candidates for the primary election April 12. Representative 64th district—Ezra W. Cooke of Chambers, republican; E. O. Slaymaker of Stuart and Hy F. Nightengale of Atkinson, democrats. County judge—C. J. Malone, pre sent incumbent, and Sherridan Sim mons of O’Neill; W. L. Brady of Dor sey and Le-Roy C. Richards of At kinson. Supervisors: Second district—L. C. McKim, J. B. Long, John A. Carson and Harry Fox, republicans; Herbert Jensen, George Tomlinson, Orville Van Con nett, A. C. McDonald and Charlie Richter, democrats. Fouth district—L. E. Skidmore, Paul Gadischke and George Howard, republicans; William Riege, W. C. Knudson, Louis W. Reimer, democrats. Sixth district—John Steinhauser, Richard Moon and John C. Delosh, republicans; George Hytrek and J. A. Canfel, democrats. Those filing with tfie secretary of state to come before the voters of this county, not including the state ticket, are: District Judge—Judge R. R. Dick son of O’Neill, William M. Ely of Ainsworth. State senator—Ross Ampoker, re publican; John A. Robertson and C. Anderson democrats. Congressman — H. Halderson of Newman Grove, republican; Edgar Howard of Columbus, Joseph E. Daly of Fremont and S. T. Sherry of South Sioux City. Getting the Humor Out of It Lynch Herald: When “Toad” Rhode drove his team to town, he hitched the pair to a good “parking” place and went about his shopping, and when it came time to head the team for home he found that one of the two had dis covered that there was some straw in his mate’s cloth collar and had it al most consumed when the driver no ticed it. Spencer Advocate: “The other day I came to Spencer after hay, says Frank Kayl. "My horses were so poor that I had to use four of them. Even then I had to give them a rest before I started back, so I went to the Schmalz cafe and got a cup of coffee and two sandwiches. Then I pulled for home. By the time I got to the top of the Kerbel hill, I was so dry that I knew I’d never reach home alive, so I stopped my horses, got out and took a drink out of a small pool of water along side of the fence. And golly, but I was dry, and I drank and drank. But the next morning I started coughing and before I could get it stopped I had coughed up forty-seven little grasshoppers, and there they were hoping about the room. And say, editor, I sure hope I don’t get any more coughing spells or there sure won’t be any crops raised in Boyd county this year!” METHODIST CHURCH NOTES Benj. Kuhler, Pastor Services continue each night this week. Rev. Conrad has been preach ing for us in the absence of Dr. Gonion whose wife has been confined in bed, though we expect him the latter part of the week, including Saturday night and all day Sunday. Any further an nouncements will be made Sunday. Yes, the weather is cold, but not so cold as the religious experiences of many. We want a revival of rain and crops. We desire a revival of demand for supplies and in prices. There are efforts to revive money circulation and confidence in business. We wish there were revivals in good will and international friendship, because we know we have suffered a loss in these things. Well why not start at the right place and have a revival of faith in God and Jesus Christ as a Saviour from, not in, our sins. This will re store confidence all around because it will work in the only feasible way it can work through our fellow men. Services At the Presbyterian Church Sunday School 10:00—Mr. Geo. C. Robertson, Superintendent. Morning Worship 11:00—“Life a Project.” C. E. Prayer Meeting 0:45. Evening Service 7:30—“A Pathway to Certainty.” Our Choirs will be with us to do their part in the ministry of rnusic. Other will be flad to see you present. H. 1). Johnson, Pastor. Deputy Treasurer Gallagher has been kept at home tb“ past few days because of the illness of Mrs. Gal lagher. E. E. Newman Dies Suddenly Elmer Elisha Newman was born in Winterset, Iowa, and passed away quite suddenly in O’Neill, March 4, 1932, aped 60 years 9 months and 24 days. When a small boy he came with his parents from Iowa to Minneola, Holt county, in and near which vicinity he grew to manhood. He engaged in the farm and ranch business in Colorado and in the neighborhood of O’Neill. Elmer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Newman were pioneers in the min istry of the Methodist church in western Nebraska and he united with this church when 21 years of age, at Neligh, and later transferred his mem bership to O’Neill. Two brothers and four sisters sur vive him. Oscar O. of Star, Neb., and Hyram of VanTassel, Wyo., and Mrs. Minnie Aaberg of Arcadia, Texas and Mrs. Stella Brosius and Mrs. Mayme Osborn of Jam, Wyo., and Mrs. Laura Story of Clearwater, Florida. The brother and two sisters from Wyoming were present at the funeral services which were conducted from the Dorsey church by Rev. Benj. Kuh ler. The remains were laid to rest in the Dorsey cemetery. Briefly Stated A. D. Palmer is having to nurse a touch of the flu. Harry Snyder of Atkinson had busi ness in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Ulrich of Stuart were here yesterday. Andrew Moss of Stuart has been in O’Neill the past day or two buying a number of light weight pigs. Leon M. Sargent and Gertrude Pressel, both of O’Neill were united in marriage yesterday by Rev. H. D. Johnson. Carl Dboracek of the state banking department at Lincoln was in the city over night yesterday, the guest of friends here. — There will be Lutheran services at 1 the Episcopal church next Tuesday evening, March 15, at 7:30 o’clock. Rev. Vahle will conduct the services. “How' many children have you, Ras tus?” Six. My wife had twins three times and we named them Kate and Duplicate, Max and Climax, Pete and Repeat.” Two of our able bankers have been confined to their homes with tempor ary illness, Mr. Weekes of the O’Neill National and Janies Gallagher of the First National. If there be anything to the logic that severe cold following a warm period will destroy grasshopper eggs, all of them from Canada to the gulf should be exploded by this writing. Ministers sometimes make pretty bad breaks, says the humorist. One officiating at a funeral was eulogiz ing the departed and he concluded with these words: “Friends, all that re mains here is the shell,—the nut is gone.” Mrs. Eva Wilson-Siegler of Salem, Ore., renewing The Frontier another year, says “the lion arrived on March 1.” He got here four days later but he sure was in a fierce mood. She ex tends best wishes to “all Nebraskans, especially Holt county people.” Frank Hamm of Carrol, Wayne county, was in this vicinity Monday. A span of horses belonging to him wandered away from his farm Feb ruary 28. Having an opportunity to catch a ride he came over this way with the thought of possibly getting some trace of the horses. The new bowling ally is to be open ed for public use in the near future by a championship contest between the best Bonesteel can furnish with a selective team from O’Neill’s score of experts. It promises to be an inter esting affair to which the public is invited to the extent of the capacity of the room. County Treasurer W. E. Conklin is able to extract a bit of joy out of weather conditions that depress and oppress most of us. The tempest from the north the past three days relieved the pressure of official busi ness at the court house and W. E. en joyed the lull without a kick about the weather. A company has been organized in Antelope county to furnish hay to farmers in that territory at cost. The hay is to be distributed from Plain view, Brunswick and Orchard and purchasers are required to pay when the hay is taken. The organization in charge of the work are said to handle the hay without a profit. Week-End Specials SUGAR 10 lbs 53c MATCHES Per carton, 6 boxes 19c NAPTHA SOAP 10 bars. 25c JAP RICE 3 lbs. 19c CORN, NO. 2 TINS 3 for TOMATOES, No. 2 tin Solid pack, 3 for VAN CAMI* PORK & BEANS. 3 for CORN MEAL Yellow or white, 10 lb bag 35c POTATOES—Red Triumph, 2 bu bags |.60 Fresh PORK SAUSAGE 1 2 lbs ... IRESH HAMBURGER 2 lbs BEST CHICK ROAST Per lb Longhorn CHEESE Per lb 18c FRESH SPARE RIBS Per lb 13 MORRISON’S PHONE 24 WE DELIVER” Sandy’s friend met him with a group of sightseers at Niagra Falls. “Why, Sandy, what are you doing here?” “I am on my honeymoon,” said Sandy. “Where is your wife?” “She didn’t come. She saw the Falls two years ago.” Anna Belle Patterson died at her home east of Page March 8. She was the widow of James T. Patterson. They came to Holt county in 1887 Deceased was born September 19, 1862, at Level, Ohio, and was married at Clarmont, Ohio, in 1882. Belle Plains, Mo., was their home before coming here and the remains are to be taken there for burial. There are no children. Ed Flynn of Omaha is in the city collecting statistics as to taxes paid on commercial trucks in this county. He is connected with the Burlington railroad and a similar work is being done in all counties of the state where his railroad has taxable property. The information is being gathered for the purpose of comparison with the view of getting at the relative taxation of trucks and railroads. Edward H. Whelan, a former O’Neill attorney and during the late nineties superintendent of the public schools here, has written a book that it attracting some local attention and interest. We have not seen a copy of the book, which we are told bears the title of “The New Philosiphy.” Mr. Whelan was recognized as an orator of ability when he resided here and he has now become an author also. Our very mild springlike weather of last week underwent a severe change, beginning the 4th. It began with a light fall of snow and con tinued to grow colder with a high northwest wind until the weather bureau record showed 4 below two mornings in succession. The climax in temperature was reached Tuesday morning, it being 5 below. Yesterday was a little better and today much better. Judge Dickson and Reporter Mc Elhaney were at Butte Monday to hold court. Among other cases was the one involving a young man from Holt county, Harold Pinkerman, who had plead guilty in county court to a charge of robbing an oil station. He is 19 years of age. The Judge felt that if given a chance the young man would redeem the past and parol ed him to the sheriff of Boyd county who expects to find a home for him among the young man’s relatives. Brunswick Independent: Men were in Brunswick last week to get infor mation upon which to base a contract bid on a viaduct to span the Burling ton track on highway 14 three miles west of town. This highway survey goes straight north from Neligh to Verdigre and thence to Niobrara through the hills about six miles west of Creighton. Plans now call for paving No. 20 as far west as O’Neill. The federal plat shows No. 20 will be built straight west from the turn a mile north of Brunswick and will miss Royal and Orchard by about the same distance coming back to the railroad at Emporia where it joins No. 8 through Page to O’Neill. From the Chambers Sun it is learned that Martin Wintermote died at Doug las, Wyo., on February 12. Mr. Wint ermote came to southern Holt county in the early 80’s and was long ident ified with business interests at Cham bers, later taking up ranching in that neighborhood. He moved to Wyom ing in 1914. The deceased was in O’Neill just before Christmas. He and Mrs. Wintermote came here at that time on account of the death of their son-in-law, Con Harley, whose home was near Chambers. Ezra Cooke of Chambers, the only republican seeking* the nomination for state representative, was in O’Neill yesterday and called at this office. Mr. Cooke was a candidate two years ago when he received such a splendid vote that he is encouraged to be a candidate again. He was the first to file in this county for any office. Mr. Cooke informed us his information was that F. W. Porter, injured when a Northwestern train hit his truck last week near Scribner, is getting along well and was to be brought home yesterday. Word was received in O’Neill Thurs day last of the death of Pat Hayes, one of the early settlers near Atkin-1 son. He was in his 78th year. He I had been a resident of Holt county for over fifty years and died on the place he homesteaded when coming here. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and two sons, all of At kinson. He has a sister, Mrs. A. J. Meals, at Valdez, Alaska, and other relatives in this country. The funer al was held Saturday at Atkinson, some who would like to have attended from other parts of the county being kept away by bad weather. A typical specimen—maybe not typ ical but unusal—of Weary Willies got a bit of life’s necessities at the ex pense of the city for a day or two. He gives his name as Henry Mathue. He speaks English, Spanish, Indian, German, Swedish and most any other language or dialect necessary to get a handout, but admits he never did a day’s work in the 63 years of his life. He does not know what state he was born in, as that event occurred by the roadside during the wanderings of his parents about the country. He was born into that mode of life and has been a wanderer ever since. His meager possessions consist of a few things stored in a dirty canvas pack he carries on his back. NOTICE TO AUTOMOBILE AM) TRUCK OWNERS As the Department of Public Works are requesting that Automobile and Truck licenses be purchased before April 1st; I am asking all Automobile and Truck owners to secure their license before that date. Peter W. Duffy, Sheriff of Holt County, Neb. EDUCATIONAL NOTES The Annual Holt County Spelling Contest will be held in the O’Neill High School Auditorium on Friday evening, April 1st at 7:00. Local Preliminary Contest will be held on Friday evening March 18th, at 7:30 at Stuart, Atkinson, Emmet, O’Neill, Page, Inman, Ewing .Chambers, A meiia, Deloit No. 18Ms, Dustin No. 22, Meek No. 27, Scotville No. 38, and District No. 122 or the Gibson School. An error was made in the circular let ter to the teachers by stating that a Local would be held at Star No. 122. This should have been District No. 122 or the Gibson School. Mr. George Howard, Director of District No. 90 V4, reports that they have rehired Miss Leah Lewman as teacher in their school for the coming year. The State Fair Premium money on Educational Exhibits has not yet been remitted to this office and upon a letter of inquiry to George Jackson, Secretary of the State Fair Board, we received a reply that owing to a de ficit after the Fair the Fair Board had not yet been able to send the money but hoped to do so in the near future. The Mathews pool hall has been sold to Lew Christianson, who takes pos session at noon today. Word comes from Denver to The Frontier of the death in that city on March 7 of William F. Gielish, at the home of his son Lester. Mr. Gielish was born at Berlin, Owmany, April 26, 1871, and came to America when he was eight years old, his first home here being at Lockridge, la. When he was twelve the family came to O’Neill. In young manhood he was employed in both the Hicks and the Gatz meat markets. In 1894 he was married to Anna A. Pettis from whom he was divorced in 1916. He farmed a num ber of years north of town and later run a meat market here. In 1910 the family went to Wyoming and ranched for a number of years, going to Den ver in 1916. He was in business there until 1924, when he retired and has since made his home with his son at 2517 Glenarm Place, Denver. There are six children—Lester, Clarence, Fred, Elmer, Louise and Irene, all living. T. R. Riley, of the state auditor’s office, completed his work of checking the county treasurer’s office and de parted a week ago. He found the records here in perfect condition, and every penny properly accounted for. He is in the work of checking the offices of county treasurers through out the state every day and informed officials here before leaving that of i the ninety-three counties in the state a very few showed the treasurer’s office in good condition and the Holt county office is among the best ofi these. It has been two years and four months since he made a check j of this office and the work here this time required a period of eleven days. Mr. Riley is the examiner who found Frank Smith of Garfield county short: in his accounts and who now is in the; penitentiary. It is a source of grat-j ification to Treasurer Conklin and the entire office force to have this word of commendation from a representa tive from the state auditor’s office. ANNOUNCEMENT The clinic for infants and pre-school, children has been postponed until i Wednesday, March 16th, because of! the stormy weather. The hours have been changed to 9:00 A. M. to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M., instead of 10:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. as previously published. The clinic will be held in the Wo man’s Club rooms at the public library. A friend of the needy gave to the local Red Cross to be used in help ing some worthy person in the com munity. If anyone else wishes to do likewise, the Red Cross committee will be glad to take care of it and see that the right person is helped. Repart of the Red Cross Public Health Nurse for February The Home Hygiene classes in the O’Neill schools have taken over the program of weighing pupils monthly. Wall charts have been placed in all the grade rooms, which show the gain of each pupil during the school year. Each child should gain over a three month period. If he doesn’t, it is ad visable that the parent have the child examined to find out what may be, preventing gain in weight. Plans are underway for the Achieve ment Day program to be held the last of March. The health contest is continuing and j the number of children entitled to five! point buttons is growing steadily. During the month a time study was (Continued on page 4.) EDWIN KORAB, FARMER Disappears JUST BEFORE STORM Early last Friday Senator John A. Robertson of Joy informed The Front ier of the disappearance from his home in the Turkey creek country of Edwin Korab, a son-in-law of Orville Harrison. The last seen of him was the previous evening: when his wife saw him disappear over a hill not far from the house. He was walk ing, and was believed to be armed with a six-shooter. A blizzard came on that night and continued Friday when the snow ceased but bitter cold winds prevailed for several days, mak ing the work of searching parties hazardous and difficult. However, the neighborhood was astir at once and the gulches and gullies and hills and underbrush combed high and low with out result. Saturday a band of men went out from O’Neill, organized by Sheriff Duffy, Sherd Simmons offered his services and the posse thought he would be a valuable addition to their numbers. A type of both mountain ma:' and plainsman, he had acquired large frontier experience when he rode beside such notables as Jim Dalhman, Billy the Bear, Rattlesnake Pete, Dead wood Dick and others. The oldest man of the bunch, he led them all a merry chase through the devious ways on the search. Mr. Korab is a world war veteran and a war gas victim. The American Legion at O’Neill joined in the search and a hundred men have tramped the north central portion of Holt county in a vain search. Ed Olsen of the Mellor Motor Company was among the Legion forces to make an investi gation. He says the only thing he learned that might have any possible bearing on the case was that there was a lasso rope hanging in the barn at the Korab place which did not be I long there and no one knew where it came from. Nothing had been learned up to Thursday morning of his whereabouts. Because of the intense cold weather it is feared he may have perished not far from home. His family consist of his w'ife and two daughters. Fashion The spring fashions are some of the neatest and chic that have been shown for years. The high necks, jackets and scarfs are bewitching. Gay col ors, higher waist lines, slimmer lines are just what we have been waiting for. Hats? They are beautiful and charming. Made of rough and shiny straws, patents, crochet viscas and braids. Straw and felt turbans are very good. The hand knitted, high waisted sweater of different colors with a neat sport skirt is just the thing for spring. A bright colored blouse with the suit is smart. Classy footwear by the way, too. Sandals with mesh hose sounds good. N’est ce pas? John Robertson, an extensive land owner of the Dustin neighborhood, was in the city yesterday. You Know if you are Stranded in the Mud Osh Kosh Jacket and Overalls is Your Friend. They Will Bring You Home Safe. Home of Good Merchandise P. J. McMANUS