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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 24, 1936)
The Frontier I VOL. LVII O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1886. No. 19 k BURNS RECEIVED TUESDAY FATAL TO MRS. F. MURRAY Found Lying Badly Burned In The Farm Yard of Her Home By One of Her Sons. Mrs. Frank Murray died in the O’Neill hospital Tuesday night about midnight, from burns re ceived at her farm home Tuesday afternoon, at the age of 34 years, 9 months and 22 days. Mrs. Murray was at home alone, her two sons being away at school and her husband was a couple of miles north of his home putting up hay. It will never be known just how the accident happened, but it is supposed that Mrs. Murray started to get supper for the fam ily and in some manner her cloth ing became ignited. She got out of the house and rolled on the ground, finally succeeding in ex tinguishing the flames, but not be fore she was badly burned. Her sons, on coming home from school found their mother and the oldest boy ran to get his father. Mr. Murray went home and then came at once to town and Dr. Fin ley wrent out. He brought Mrs. Murray to town and she was placed in the hospital about 5:30, and she passed away about midnight. Anna Florence Markey was born at Beemer, Nebr., on Nov. 28, 1901, The family moved to this county in 1913 and for several years lived on a farm northeast of this city. On June 7, 1922, she was united in marriage to Frank Murray, son of one of Holt county’s pioneer families. Two sons were born of *Jiis union, Francis Anthony and Ervin Thomas, who with her hus band are left to mourn the passing of a kind and affectionate wife and mother. She also leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Thomas Markey, and five sisters: Mrs. D. F. Murphy, O’Neill; Mrs. Cyril Koenig, Fair fax, S. D.; Mrs. R. C. Frisbie, Om ama, and Miss Alice Markey, of Tlpnvpr, Colo., all of whom were at the funeral. The funeral was held at 9 o’clock this morning from the Catholic church, Rev. Father Burke officiat ing, and was very largely attend ed, interment in Calvary cemetery. The family and relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow. Family Gathering A family gathering was held at the Await Spangler home Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Darold Bowden and son, Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter McPhail and son, Roland, of Truman, Minn., who are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Republican Meetings Dwight Griswold Republican Candidate for GOVERNOR will speak in O’Neill next Saturday even ing, at 7:30 on the is ues of the campaign. Mr. Griswold is a splendid speaker and he should have a good crowd at the meeting. Wednesday Evening September 30, 1936 Robert G.Simmons Republican Candidate for UNITED STATES SENATOR will address the vot ers of Holt county at O’Neill, on the issues of the campaign. Bob Simmonsis one of Ne braska’s greatest or ators and has a real f message for the people of this county. Be sure and hear him. Bowden of this city. Those pre sent were: Mr, and Mrs. George Bowden, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew j Wettlaufer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Classon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bowden and family, Grandmother Classon, Mr. and Mrs. Await Spangler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Madira, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Strong and children. A picnic dinner was enjoyed by all. About 38 guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. Bowden and Mr. and Mrs. McPhail will leave for their homes Moncjay. LAST RITES HELD AT HOME SUNDAY FOR linus berglund; Was One of The Earlier Residents' of this County, Coming Here From Western Nebraska. -- Linus Berglund was born Feb.! 28, 1863 in Kiraruma, Sweden, and passed away in the O'Neill hospit al Sept. 17, 1936 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 19 days. He was left an orphan at the age of six. In the year 1884 he left his native country and came to Min nesota. After three years he mov ed to western Nebraska and lived there until 1901, when he came to Holt county where he spent the rest of his life. He was married to Frieda Hohn dorf at Scotville on Dec. 24, 1912. To this union four children were born, three of whom are now living. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and children, Emma, Har old and Kenneth, ail at home, and a sister-in-law,Mrs. Augusta Berg lund, of Lewellen, Nebr., and nine nieces and nephews, all of whom were present except one. Those present from out of town at the funeral were, John Bairn, a cousin, Mrs. Cal Feather, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fischer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hohndorf, Jr., Mrs. Harold Moffat and Albert, Frank, Charlie and Jennie Berglund, Mrs. Louis Hohiidorf, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hickstein. Mr. Berglund was a man highly respected by all who knew him. He was a loving husband, a kind father, a good neighbor and citizen. His loss will be felt very much in the community in which he was a man of influence. Funeral services were held at the home north of Opportunity last Sunday afternoon, Rev. Ohmart officiating, and burial in the Min eola cemetery beside his daughter. xxx Dorsey Youth Receives A Sears Scholarship Roger Rosenkrans, of Dorsey, who is a junior this year in the college of agriculture of the Uni versity of Nebraska has been a warded a scholarship of $100 to assist him in meeting school ex penses during the year. Thirty eight such scholarships were made available to young men at the col lege of agriculture this year thru a grant from Sears, Roebuck & Co. The selection of students to receive the scholarships was made by a committtee of faculty mem bers. Scholarship and interest in agriculture were the main consid erations determining the choice. GASKILL-BICEK Eldery Gaskill, of O’Neill and Miss Mildred Bicek. of Verdigre, w'ere united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage on Monday evening. Sept. 21. Miss Myrtle Brown was bridesmaid and Robert Gaskill, brother of the groom was best man. They were married by Rev. A. J. May. These are well and favorably known young people and their friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life together. Free Day Cost Is $834.68 The sum of $892.50 was collected from the business men of the city for the F’ree Day Celebration and the sum of $834.68 was expended as prizes in the various contests and the incidental expense of the celebration, leaving a balance of $57.82. This balance was given to the O’Neill High School band. — Mrs. William Walsh and her| daughter. Mrs. K. P. Hoffman, and Mrs. Robert Cassidy and Mrs. Wil-, liam Dodge went to Knoxville Sun day to spend a few days. “LANDON LACKS VIGOROUS LEADERSHIP” New Deal Criticism I I—— 1 - ”■ -■ Copyright, 1996. by Chicago Tribune -— .- . — , . t I Near Failure of Corn Crop Makes Seed For 1937 A Big Question What about the 1937 seed corn situation? That’s the question on the lips of hundreds of Holt county farmers daily. Pessimists and op timists are heard on every hand discussing the situation. That the seed corn problem will be a serious one is admitted, but Agricultural Agent F. M. Reece was informed this week by P. H. Stewart, extension agronomist at the college of agriculture, that the situation has “eased off’’ somewhat in recent weeks and looks more promising. Lack of reserve seed supplies, however, will make it necessary that the situation re quires much more attention and thought than usual. There are four possible sources of seed. There is old corn, ears from the 1936 crop may' be used altho they are nubbiny, seed is available from irrigated areas and shipped in corn may be used. Experiments conducted at the Nebraska station show that corn up to five years old, provided it has been well stored and still has good germination, yields well. Seed from three to five years old often is planted in the experimental work and on the whole there has been but little difference in the speed of germination and no difference inj yield, Agricultural Agent Reece points out. Where old seed, germ mating 80 per cent or better, is available, agronomists say it is satisfactory for 1937 planting. In some parts of Holt county, small acreages of corn with nub bins having a fair set of kernels are found. Normally th5s corn would not be considered for plant ing. It is, however, entirely sat isfactory from the standpoint of inheritance and breeding. What about irrigated corn for seed on dry land is another ques tion arising in the minds of the farmers. Where corn grown on irrigated fields is similar in type and length of growing season to that grown by farmers on the up land or non-irrigated land, the crop from the irrigated fields should be just as satisfactoryfor seed as that from fields on dry land, experi ments indicate. It is believed that irrigated seed from the western part of Nebraska and Colorado can be used satisfactorily on uplands as far west as North Platte or Holdrege. The fourth source of seed is from shipped-in sources. Adaptation of seed is very important, farmers are warned, and th^v should care fully check the origin of the seed. Nebraska farmers who bring in corn from' the northern half of Iowa or Illinois should purchase, if possible, that having a smooth dimple dent and kernels composed of hard, flinty starch rather than rough; deep kerneled, soft-starchy ears. Stag Party Held At O’Neill Country Club The Country Club entertained about fifty of its members at a stag party last MoAtiay evening. They had as guests of the club for the evening, Governor Cochran, who happened to be in the city that evening and was taken out for the evening. In addition to the Governor the club had as their. guests, William Grutsch and 3am Schultz, farmers of the north country, who were taken out for ithe evening and they say that they had an enjoyable time. Visiting and card playing were the sources of amusement and they all say they had an enjoyable evening. “Bob” Simmons Will Speak Here Next Week Robert G. Simmons, republican candidate for United States sen ator will address the voters of this city in O’Neill on next Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, on the corner near the First National bank build ing. Bob Simmons is one of the outstanding orators in the state and he has a real message to de liver to the people of Holt county. Be sure and attend this meeting. Bob was congressman from this district for ten years and he has a host of friends in this city and county and he will bd assured of a good audience when he appears here. He is also billed to 3peak at Atkinson at 2:30 on Thursday, October 1 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere gratitude and to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our re cent tribulation; the- death of our beloved husband and father. —Mrs. William Walsh; Marie Walsh; Mrs. K. P. Hoffman; Francis Walsh. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father.— Mrs. Lee Berglund and children. {Heaviest Run of Cattle Goes Thru the Atkinson Market at Tuesday Sale I uesday, September 22 'Cattle: Receipts, 2,034 head. The heaviest run of cattle ever sold thru this auction met a hearty reception with the pavillion packed with buyers from Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, Indiana and Nebras ka. The market was fully steady thruout at the seasons best prices. Many straight carload lots were sold. Top on carload lots was as follows: steer calves, $6.75; heifer calves, $6.45; yearling steers, $6; 2-year-old steers, $6.70; heavy steers, $6.00; yearling heifers, $5.50; heavy heifers, $5.45; bulk of the better yearling steers cashed at $5.00 to $6.00; commoner kinds on down to $4.00. Yearling heifers from $4.00 to $5.50. Good cows at $4.50 to $5.00. Heavy- cutters at $3.50 to $4.00. Canner cows at $2.75 to $3.20. Choice steers calves at $6.00 to $6.75; choice heifer calves at $6.00 to $6.45; commoner calves on down to $5.00. Bulls at $3.75 to $4.50. Hogs: Receipts 489 head. Mark et generally $1.00 a hundred lower on all kinds and weights with an indifferent demand. Pigs bulked largely in a range of $5.25 to $7.00, with heavy fat pigs selling up to $8.00. Best fat hogs at $9.15; sows at $8.00 to $8.30; stags at $6.00 to $6.50. Two New Farm Sales Last week The Frontier printed sale bills for Stuart Earls, of Em met, who will have a sale at his place south of Emmet on next Monday, Sept. 28. Mr. Earls is contemplating moving to either Washington or Oregon. We also printed bills for a cattle sale for John L. Quig, who will offer for sale 60 head of high grade and pure-bred Shorthorn cows and heif ers. John is merely reducing his herd for the winter months and does not intend to retire from the dairy business. His sale will be held on Oct. 1. Word was received this week by friends here of the death of Mrs. L. D. Fraley, at Omaha, Monday, Sept. 14. Mr. artd Mrs. Fraley were residents of O’Neill for a time, about two years ago, Mr. Fraley being the representative in this territory for Swift & Co. They had been stationed recently at Om aha where he was district sales manager for his company. Burial was at Iowa Falls, Iowa, Mrs. Fraley’s former home. ' Hospital Notes Everett E. Copes, of Page, was operated on for a ruptured append ix, Friday, the 18th. He is con valescing well at present. Mrs. Lawrence Merriman is re ceiving treatment for burns w'hich she reecived at her home Tuesday, when she fell down the basement stairs with a kettle of boiling wat ! er. She is resting quite comfort ably at this writing. Mrs. Frank Murry succumbed to burns of the entire body which she received when her clothing became ignited at her home Tuesday after, noon. Robert Riley, of Atkinson, re covered from the injuries he re ceived while working on a bridge, and went to his home last week. MRS. A. SAUNTO DIES AT SIOUX CITY FROM PROLONGED ILLNESS Funeral Service* For Mrs. Saunto and Burial, At Siuox City Tuesday Afternoon. Mrs. Abe Saunto died in St. Joseph’s hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, last Saturday evening at 8:30 after an illness of several months, at the age of 55 years. ! The funeral was held last Tuesday afternoon, interment in Sioux City. Mrs. Saunto was united in mar I riage to Abe Saunto in Sioux City | about twenty years ago and came I here as a bride and made her home here until about seven weeks ago when they went to Sioux City, ex pecting to make their home there. While she had not been feeling well for several months she was not considered seriously ill and was able to be up and around. After reaching Sioux City she became quite ill and was taken to the hospital where she passed away Saturday evening. Deceased leaves her husband, and two daughters, by a former mar riage, Mrs. Joe Hadud, of Wheel ing, W. Va., and Mrs. Nick Shada, of Lexington, Nebr., three stepsons, Fred and Clarence Saunto, O’Neill; Joe, of Norfolk; three stepdaught ers, Mrs. Jas. Rizk, of Walker, la., Miss Loretta, of Columbus, and Miss Amelia, of Silver Creek, Nebr. Ray Verzal and Margaret Quinn Married Tuesday Ray L. Verzal, of Wayne, ami Miss Margaret M. Quinn, of this city, were united in marriage last Tuesday iiiorniiig at the Catholic church at H a. m.. Rev Monsignor McNamara officiating, in the pres ence of a large number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Lou Verzal, brother of the groom was best man and Miss Reta Moore, cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. After the ceremony a bridal dinner was served at the Bikery to thirty-five of the relatives and immediate friends of the bride and groom, after which the newly weds left on a honeymoon trip to Yel lowstone park. On their return they will make their home at Wayne where they expect to start housekeeping about October 1. Several relatives of the groom were in attendance at the bridal ceremony, including his mother, two sisters, Mrs. C. N. and P Gond Iringer, and three brothers, George, i Ed and Lou, all of Atkinson, and the cousins and uncle of the bride of this city. The bride i» the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mis. E. F. Quinn and was born, educated and grew to womanhood in this city. After her graduation from St. Mary's she took a beauty course and for the past three months has been the proprietor of the Classic Beauty parlor. She is a charming young lady with a host of friends in this city and vicinity who extend to her and her husband best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous married life. The groom is a native of Atkin son, coming here about three years ago as an assistant in the office of the county agent. He was later made rehabilitation officer for this county and Antelope, a position he held until about a year ago when he was transferred to Wayne, ; where he is filling a like position for the government. He is an en ergetic and hustling young man, with a host of friends in this city and county, who will wish him and his charming bride many years of prosperity and happiness. ROOSEVELT WOULD LIMIT FARM LOANS TO $25.00 PER ACRE Would Also Make Agreement To Kliminate Competitive Kidding At Farm Foreclosure Sales. President Roosevelt has asked all insurance companies and priv ate loan agencies to co-operate with the government in limiting future loans on farm land to $25 an acre, it was announced this week. He indicated that all fed eral lending agencies would not lend more than that amount if an agreement could be reached. The President expressed belief that good farm land in this country was not worth more than $75 per acre, much even less. The idea behind the proposal is to keep the value of farm land low. Thus farmers who now have an in debtedness of more than $25 per acre could not hope to keep their land. The President also suggested that government loan agencies co operate with private companies and not bid against each other at foreclosure sales. This would make it possible to get possession of the land at a lower figure and leave no possibility of equity for the owner. The President further is said to have asked the different insurance companies to get together to de velop and operate properties which adjoin. This policy would ultim ately mean that the government and large companies would own the land and the farmers operate them under conditions similar to the peasants of Europe. Robert G. Simmons, Republican candidate for United States sen ator said at Beatrice Friday, when shown the above statement: “This proposal of the president has in it the elements of complete govern ment control of all agricultural ac tivity and control of all invest ments based on agricultural secur ity, and in the last analysis means a collective system of farming like that in Russia today. Nebraska farms today are in excess of $50 per acre. When these loans be come due, what relief is there for the farmer who has a loan on his farm in excess of $25 per acre? This proposal if placed in effect would mean the surrender of every farm in Nebraska upon which there is a mortgage to the loaning ag ency, in whose favor the proposal creates a monoply by eliminating competition in foreclosure sales. It is against this type of thing that I shall fight with all my energy if elected to the Senate.” Beef Raised By 4-H Clubbers is Excellent That Nebraska 4-H Club boys and girls know how to produce quality beef carcasses as well as sleek looking calves on the hoof was in dicated this week as it was an nounced that beeves exhibiting at the Nebraska state fair had an average dressing percentage of 62.4 per cent when hung up in the coolers. L. I. Frisbie, state club leader at the college of agriculture, in spected the beeves in the packing houses at Omaha and found all but one of the more than 300 calves graded prime or choke. Heifers as well as steers made nice car casses. While Holt county did not have any 4-H baby beeves at the state fair, 26 club members made a very creditable showing and nine took their calves to a 4-H club sale in Omaha Saturday, Sept. 19, where satisfactory prices were received. Edward Grimes, of Chambers, i.s holding his first prize calf at the Chambers fair to go to the Ak Sar-Ben. Any club members interested in feeding calves next year should start looking now as it is an ideal time to pick good ones. Housing Still Scarce Here N'othwithstandinp the number of new houses built in this city this summer the demand for houses, apartments and rooms continues to increase. There is hardly a day but what we have callers in this office askinp for houses, apart ments or room to rent. Some of our local capitalists could make a pood return on their investment if they would erect a few residences in the city.
