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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (March 22, 1934)
Organize Holt County Corn-Hog Association The Holt County Corn-Hog Control Association was organized at the Gold en hotel in O’Neill on Monday, March 19. R. H. Lienhart, of Chambers; Axel Borg, of O’Neill; Fred Beckwith, of Emmet; P. E. Nissen, of Page, and O. R. Yarges. of Stuart, were elected members of the Allotment committee. Officers elected were: R. H. Lien hart, president; D. F. Scott, Atkinson, vice president; James W. Rooney, sec retary, and Frank Allen, of Page, treasurer. The committeemen were given in structions on appraising of land and their other duties. O. S. Bare, dis trict corn-hog supervisor, of Lincoln, conducted the school. Community committeemen elected in the county on March 17 were: Calvin Allyn, George Beck, Charles Mulford—Cleveland-Dust in. 0. R. Yarges, Tony Lockman, Anton Wallinger—Stuart. D. F. Scott, P. W. Kilmurry, James Deming—Sand Creek. Carlton Davis, Joe Rocke, Charles Shane—Atkinson. John Storjohann, John Damero, Will Walters—Saratoga-Colcman. Henry Vequist, Will Grutsch, James McNulty—Rock Falls. Fred Beckwith, Albert Sterna, Henry Werner—Emmet-Pleasant View. J. K. Ernst. C. F. Naughton, Al Sauscr—Grattan. Henry Murry, C. T. Simonson, John Pruss—Shields. A. L. Borg, W. H. Harvey, Frank Searles—Paddock. Howard Oberle, Leo Farran, Leslie Smith—Scott. W'm. Derickson, Guy Johnson, Rich ard Marston—Steel Creek. E. C. Wertz .John Bprgor, Arthur Aim—Willowdale. Frank Allen, W. F. Harris, Roy Wraring—Iowa-Antelope. P. E. Nissen, W. E. Snyder, John Holliday—Verdigris. A. R.'Clark, Roy Gannon, Karl Keyes—Inman. Art Marqdardt, Georgp Howard, Will Conner—Ewing-Golden. Await Spahn, Rudie Funk, Frank Mlnarik—Deloit. Carl Lambert, R. J, Starr, Seymour Harkins—McClure-Lake. R. H. Lienhart, A. Fauquier, H. J. Lienhart—Conley. C. E. Kiltz, L. W. Taggert, Harry Bessel—Chambers-Shamrock. Lee Sammons, Glen White, Fred Watson—Wyoming-Fairview. C. F. Dye, Claude Lierman, Roy Worden—Swan-Josie. Fred Tams, A. F. Pacha, Edward Hamik, — Green Valley-Holt Creek Franci9. Fred Mack, James A. Beck, E. R Young—Sheridan. BRIEFLY STATED The rooster’s crow is fathered by his eggspectations. Joseph Cuddy made a business trip fo Ord last Friday. Thin ice on the Elkhorn river here was going out Sunday, Pete Boyle, of Chambers, was here on business last Saturday. Harlan Agnes, attending Normal school at Wayne, was home Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Decker, of Page, were transacting business in this city last Tuesday. George Whistler, of Atkinson, came to O'Neill Monday and returned home that afternoon. Lloyd Davidson drove a truck to Omaha Thursday morning, returning that night by train. Alex Juracek, of Star, and Charles Liska, of Knoxville, were shopping in this city last Tuesday. The Nebraska supreme court has re duced the six year sentence of John M. Flannigan to three years. Peter W. Duffy, Holt county sheriff, was in Lincoln Monday on business connected with his office here. .lack Ernst made an automobile trip to near the Midway garage Wednes day and called <?n John Gputsch. , —,— - Last Friday afternoon a tempera tuure of 77, not below, but above zero, was registered at the court house. - John Crandall, of the extreme north ern part of Holt county, was in O'Neill on court house business last Monday. John and Gordon Brown, of neat1 Chambers, were in O’Neill Monday and attended to business at the court house. Ralph Davis, rancher in the Sand Creek neighborhood, wag in the county Beat on business the first part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. George Van Every and the youngest children went to Page EASTER IS EARLY AND SO ARE WE Why not come in and see our beautiful line of SUITS, DRESSES, HATS, LINGERIE, GLOVES, HOSIERY, KNIT DRESSES and SWEATERS, at Popular Prices? CHAPMAN STYLE SHOP SAYS THE HOUSEWIFE *! appreciate the smart sty ling, gleaming white surfaces and simple lines that will add a new modern note of beauty to my kitchen.'* • SAYS THE DESIGNER — "Here is style the years can't obsolete —de sign that not only harmonises with kitchens or today but Sts as perfectly into the style theme of the kitchen of tomorrow ” ^ • SAYS THE ENGINEER "I recognite in rhe sturdy strength of the all-steel cahineta, outward expression of the matchless quality of their famous mechanism.” • See these new de luxe models before you buy any refrigerator They are now on dis play at our show rooms. A. V. VIRGIN O’NEILL, NEBRASKA Sunday and*visited Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Asher. Mrs. Martin Bazelman left this morning for a weeks visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kolloff near Deloit. Judge J. J. Harrington and Thomas Donlin drove up to Atkinson last Wed nesday to attend the funeral of Nels Tuller. Mrs. Al Piersen, of Neligh, was in the city Monday visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harnish. The shipments of wild hay from here have decreased about one-half of what they had been in January and February. The next meeting of the O'Neill Woman’s club will be held, at the club rooms on Wednesday, March 28, at 2:30 P. M. Ernest Harris, Dave Loy, and Sher idan Simmons are patching plaster breaks and re-papering the courthouse rooms this week. An almost snow-white clay material has been uncovered one mile south of here by those raising the level of part of highway No. 281. Eldrey Gaskill, 17, son of Mrs. Ed ward Gunn, went down with influenza Saturday, but is winning the fight against the malady. Bernard McCafferty, of Casper, Wyo., visited here several days this week and last. He planned to return west about the middle of this week. The government weather forecast for Thursday is Nebraska, unsettled Thursday, probable local snows; same thing for South Dakota. Harlan Black and his sons, Cecil and Garin, of a few miles west of Riverside on the Niobrara river, spent part of Monday in O’Neill. ■ •' " ' », Ralph Beckwith, of near Emmet, was, in 0’N.eill Saturday inspecting types of Indian relics he may search for in cornfields near Emmet. _• « Neil Aylworth is here visiting hip mother, Mrs. Phil Ziemer. Neil came up from Omaha and plans to go on west to Casper and perhaps to the west coast. The public school seniors wrote let ters and sent flowers to Grace Loy who they heard submitted to an ap pendicitis operation at Omaha last Saturday night. Considerable scrap iron is being gathered here and it is reported it is to eventually arrive in Japan and, it may come this way again at greatly increased speed. Wayne Olson went to Gordon last Friday where he is to be stationed in the interest of Armour Creameries,' possibly piloting a truck load of fowl here once a week. Maurice Johnson and family went out and inspected the new work on highway No. 281 Sunday, taking in most of the operations between here and east of Chambers. Undoubtedly the busiest spot these days is the Holt county treasurer’s office. Money or no money, W. E. Conklin and staff are kept on the jump from morning until night. Grace, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Loy, was ordered to an Omaha hospital by Dr. L. A. Carter last week after a diagnosis indicated an oper ation might be necessary. Attorney D. R. Mounts, of Atkinson, was here Monday morning bright and early for presentation of business be fore the Holt county district court which convened that morning. Mrs. J. YV. Rooney said the total number of corn-hog reduction signers right up to the minute now is 1,304. The corn-hog program was st rated in Holt county on February 10. Mrs. Homer Mullen went down to Omaha with J. R. Mellor last Friday, met Mr. Mullen there and accompanied him to Rlair, where he is stationed, and will visit him there for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. John Valla, of O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kopec ky, Mr and Mrs. Ed. Chudoinilka and family of Inman, were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Halva last Sunday. Snow in the amount of about three inches started falling Wednesday morning about MX o'clock and by noon ceased. Temperature was mild and the snow melted and entered the ground evenly. Mrs. M. A. Summers, living about II miles east of O'Neill, and grandson, Harold Summers, went over to Orch ard a week ago Tuesday and visited, until Monday of this week with friends and relatives. Neil Aylsworth, visiting here a few days in his old home town, suffered a broken neck last October in an accid ent, he said, and is one of the few persons who live to tell of an accident of this nature. On his lot back of his store, Archie Bowen is constructing a stucco-finished bungalow measuring 24x14 feet, with eight foot posts. The cost will be about $400. Otto Clevish and Robert Cook are doing the work. The largest flightnorth of wild ducks in several years is reported from var ious sections of Holt county. Sure one may shoot ducks this spring, with a camera, or with a gun for that matter, if they are domestic birds. — V. G. Kline, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Kline, of Ewin^ died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hancock this afternoon at 2:30. The funeral will be held tomor row morning at 10 o’clock, interment in Prospect Hill cemetery. Nels Tuller, one of the pioneer resi ents of the western part of the county, died at his home in Atkinsoin and the funeral was held in Otkinson Wednes day afternoon. Mr. Tuller was about 80 years of age and. had been a resi dent of this county for over B0 years. We understand that physicians at Norfolk found it necessary to remove James McDermott’s eye, which was injured a couple of weeks ago, when he was struck in the eye with a nail head. He has been in a Norfolk hos pital but is expected home the end of the week. Scott Hough, Sr. was receiving the congratulations of his many friends last Wednesday, it being the eightieth anniversary of his birth.. He has been a. resident of this county for over 55 years, with the exception of six years that he spent in Iowa, but had to re turn to his first love. Gerald Ambrose Slattery, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Slattery, died at their home last Thursday af ternoon and was buried in the Catholic cemetery in this city last Friday morn ing, Rev. J. G. McNamara officiating. The little one was but three days old \yhen it passed away. „ .Father B. J. feahy, assistant pastor Jj^re at St. j^lnc^'s Catholic church, we^it to West ^oint Monday morning to visit Father 'Bernard 6. Westerman \y|io has b.eep confined in a hospital there several weeks because of an ear infection following an attack of in fluenza suffered early in the winter. The second fall of snow this week surprised people here this morning after they climbed out of their beds. The fall has a high water content and according to Harry Bowen measured about six inches. As this is written the white gold lies evenly on the ground but easterly breezes threaten to pile it into drifts. Monday evening Mrs. Mary Brown, of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. John Lull, of Hot Springs, S. D., came here from Page and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Johnson until Tuesday when they left for their homes in Mrs. Lull’s automobile. Both women lived here many years before removing to the west. Charles Riser, who wb3 raised in the northwest part of this county and who lived for several years in this city, died at his home in South Dakota last .week and was buried at Rapid City, S. D., last Friday. He was about 45 years of age. His wife was Miss Mayme Armstrong, who formerly lived northwest of this city. A man wrote in the other day to explain som edifferences in positions hnd here is the way he put it: “A clerk is a man or woman who knows a great deal about very little, and who goes on knowing more and more about less and less until finally he knows every thing about practically nothing. A manager is a man who knows very little about a great deal and who goes on knowing loss and less about more and more until finally he knows noth ing about practically everything.” Revival Services At The M. E. Church Revival meeting are now in progress at the local Methodist church. The evangelist, the Rev. E. W. Nye, ha* met with a cordial reception and the audiences have been very receptive. It i* expected that the interest will develop quickly and large numbers will attend the services. The meetings will continue all next week, closing on Easter Sunday, April first. EDUCATIONAL NOTES The next eighth grad** examinations will he given on April 5th and fith. The place* where examination* will he held will he announced next week. The registration numbers for seventh grade students who will write on examina tions will be sent to the place of examination, ECONOMY LEAGUE MEETING The Holt County Economy League will meet at O’Neill on Saturday, March 31, at 2 P. M. At this meeting the question of a possible change from the present county supervisor system will be taken up and considered. MARTIN CONWAY, Secretary. (First publication March 22, 1934.) NOTICE FOR PETITION FOR AD MINISTRATION. Estate No. 2383. In the County Court of Holt county, Nebraska, March 21, 1934. In the Matter of the Estate of Florence J. Ratliff, 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 Roy M. Sauers as administrator of said estate, and will be heard April 12, 1934, at 2 o’clock P. M., at the County Court Room in O’Neill, Nebraska. C. J. MALONE, County Judge. (County Court Seal.) 44-3 C. E. Cronin, Attorney. (First publication March 22, 1934.) LEGAL NOTICE Andrew Friberg, Henry A. Taylor and The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of An drew Friberg, deceased, real names unknown and the heirs, devisees, leg atees, personal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of Henry A. Taylor, deceased, real names unknown, all persons having or claiming any interest in West Half of Southwest Quarter of Section 2 and Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 31 North, Range 10 West 0th Principal Meridian in Holt County, Nebraska, real names unknown, de fendants, are notified that on March 20, 1934, Ralph B. Pinkerman, plain tiff plied a petition in District Court of Holt county, Nebraska against you the object of which is to have plain tiff decreed to be the owner of the real estate above described; to have the title to said premises quieted in plaintiff; to have you decreed to have no title to or interest in said premises and to.remove the clouds cast on plain tiff’s title by reason of your claims. You are required to answer said petition on or before April 30, 1934. W. J. HAMMOND, 44-4 Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication March 15, 1934.) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The City of O’Neill, Nebraska, will receive sealed bids up to the hour of six o’clock P. M. on the 5th day of April, A. D., 1934 for constructing curb and curb and gutter on Douglas Street in the City of O’Neill, Nebraska as set forth in Ordinance No. 144A of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska. Plans and specifications for such work are now on file with the City Clerk of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska. The work to be done consists of approx imately 1,512 linear feet of 6-inch curb and 1,581 linear feet of 48-inch curb and gutter, and the necessary excavation and other work essential to the completion of such work. The bids to be made shall include all work and material necessary to complete such work. Bidders will be required to de posit with their bid certified check for ten per rent of the amount of such bid. All bids must be in the hands of the City Clerk before six o’clock P. M. on April 5, 1934. The estimate of the engineer on such work is: “I estimate the cost of constructing curb and gutter and all work and material incident thereto, including excavation, as provided by Ordinance No. 144A as follows: 1,512 linear feet 6-inch curb at 50c per foot ..$ 756.00 1,581 linear feet 48-inch curb and gutter at $1.50 per foot . 2,371.50 Engineering, supervision and detail work _ 372.60 $3,500.00 Dated March 9, 1934. M. F. Norton, City Engineer.” The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ED. T. CAMPBELL. 43-3 City Clerk. (First publication March 15, 1934.) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The City of O'Neill, Nebraska will receive sealed bids up to the hour of six o’clock P. M. on the 5th day of April, A. D. 1934 for paving portions of the intersections of certain streets with Douglas Street in the City of O’Neill, Nebraska as set forth in Ord inance No. 143A of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska. Plans and specifications for such paving are now on file with the City Clerk of the City of O’Neill. Ne braska. The paving to be constructed consists of approximately 2,457.4 square yards and the necessary ex cavation and other work essential to the completion of such paving. The bids to be made shall include all work and material necessary to complete such paving. Bidders shall be re quired to deposit with their bid certi fied check for ten per cent of the amount of such bid. All bids must b® in the hands of the City Clerk before six o’clock P. M. on April 6, 1934. The estimate of the Engineer for such work is as follows: “I estimate the cost of constructing paving and all work and material in cident thereto, including excavation, on street intersections provided for in Ordinance No. 143A as follows: 2,466.4 square yards at $2 per yard _$4,912.80 Engineering, supervision and detail work_ 387.20 $5,300.00 Dated March 9, 1934. M. F. Norton, City Engineer.” The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ED. T. CAMPBELL, 43-3 City Clerk. HELP WANTED Man or woman for operator for cream station. Must be of good character, reliable and responsible. Apply Rosebud Creamery Co. Gregory, South Dakota. 44-2p SALESMAN WANTED to handle well known Baker Products in Holt county. Car required. Write S. F. Baker & Co., Keokuk, Iowa. 44-4 LOST AND FOUND Found,—At Fifth and Everett streets a pair of Rosary beads.—Owner can get same at this office. 44-1 Lost—K. of C. watch fob. Finder return to sheriff’:; office and receive liberal reward. 44-1 FOR SALE 200 bushels 1332 Silver Mine Oats, 40 cents a bushel.—Mike Englehaupt, Chambers, Nebr. 44-1 CARLOAD of Cotton Cake on track Monday, March 26.—J. B. Ryan Ele vator. 44-1 Recleaned Barley, 97 per Cent ger nianation; also Barley and Oats mixed. —George Rost, Page, Nebr. 42-3p R. C. R. I. Reds hatching eggs 2 cents above market.—Mrs. Frank Prib. il. Jr., O’Neill, Phone 3F210. 43-8 At 40 cents per bushel, White Kher son Oats. Crop of 1932.—Martin Con way. 43-3p GOOD BARLEY' FOR SEED, 50c per bushel.—Floyd Whitaker, Cham bers. 43-3 Q’s Quality Milk and Cream. The best by test, at John Kersenbrock's, or telephone 240.—John L. Quig. 40tf BABY' CHICKS hatched every Mon. day. We do Custom Hatching, $2.25 per 100 eggs. Bring your eggs Sat urday or Sunday.—Atkinson Hatchery. 39tf MISCELLANEOUS REWARD—1 will pay $10 reward to know rthe name of the party who threw bottles thru the windows of my farm house on NEH 9-28-10.—Theo. Kinnison, Walnut, Nebr. 44-lp Give your eyes a “New Deal.”' Get new glasses now be fore prices advance. See Perrigo Op tical company at Golden Hotel, Satur day, March 81. 44-1 EASTER SPECIAL—$5 Realistic Wave, $4; $5 Schose Oil, $3.50; $3 Margaret’s Special, $2.50.—Margaret's Beauty Shop, phone 102, O’Neill. 43-2 WANTED—Cattle for pasture. Lots of good grass and water; 8 miles north east of O'Neill.—John Rist, Page. 43-0 Diamonds-Watches-Jewelry Expert Watch Repairing 0. M. HERRE—Jeweler In Reardon Drug Store W. F. FINLEY, M. D. Phone, Office 28 O’Neill :: Nebraska DR. J. P. BROWN Office I’hone 77 Complete X-Ray Equipment Glasses Correctly Fitted Residence Phone 223 Dr. F. A. O'CONNELL DENTIST GUARANTEED WORK MODERATE PRICES O'NEILL :: NEBRASKA