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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1939)
The Frontier D. H. Cronin, Editor and Proprietor fiatered at the Postoffice at O’Neill, Nebraska, as Second Class Matter. One Year, in Nebraska.. $2.00 One Year, outside Nebraska . 2.25 Every subscription is regarded as •a open account. The names of ■nbscribers will be instantly re moved from our mailing list at ex piation of time paid lor, if pub lisher shall be notified; otherwise the subscription remains in force at the designated subscription price. Every subscriber must understand list these conditions are made a part of the contract between pub lisher and subscriber. Display advertising is charged tor on a basis of 25c an inch (one column wide) per week. Want ads Me per line, first insertion, sub- , sequent insertions, 5c per line. History of Days Gone , By In Holt County i (Continued from page 1.) < r at Atkinson that night and brought him back to the city. This occur- s ence took place in the month of r March 1881. Reed’s cowboy friends 1 enlisted in his cause and secured 1 the services of Gen. John C. Cowin, r of Omaha as his counsel, who later f in the progress of Reed’s trial sue- t ceeded in getting a change of venue a from Holt county to the courts of t Antelope county, where he was d tried and acquitted of the heinous f crime by a sympathizing and pre- n judiced jury. c With the advent of the terribly disasterous winter of 1880-81, and the destruction of the great cattle ranches on the Niobrara River and its tributaries, together with the building of the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley R. R. up the valley, the picturesque cowpunch ers ambled from the stage of his 1 activities in the environments of O’Neill forever, never to return, i “O Temporal O Mores!” Next in the order of transforma tions we present for the delicita tion of our reader, that secret, weird and ubiquitous organization known as the “Vigilance Commit tee.” This society was organized amongst the ranchers and farmers of the county, ostensibly for the purpose of mutual protection again st the raiding and depredations of horse thieves and cattle rustlers, many of whom were the secret con federates and sympathizers of the old Middleton gang. It was or ganized and constituted much on the basis of a military court with officers to correspond in a manner thereto. It’s existence commenced about the year 1884* frdhl! which time it lived in active career, until 1896, in which year it was supposed to have disbanded, none of its former activities have been mani fested at least since (hat time. During the active life of this organization and the cowboy per iod proceeding it, no less than 25 men met their deaths from violent causes in Holt county alone. This epidemic of annual offerings to the god of savagery, blood and carnage may be said to have commenced and ended with rtflirder of two of the counties chief officials namely: Bernard J. Kearns, sheriff, in March 1881, and Barret Scott, County Treasurer, December 31, 1894. The motives underlying the cause for most of the removals as those murders were fasticiously termed in those days, based princi pally in many cases, on the fact of the supposed appropriation of other peoples private property, without compensation or assent or by due process of law on the part of the miserable victim. Of course it is not claimed that all of the violent deaths which occurred during that period were chargeable to the activities of the Vigilance Committee. This was at a time when law and order were enforced principally with the six-gun, mostly by the individual and many had little faith in the justice of the courts. Their work began with the hanging of old man Wade, father of the notorious “Kid Wade” and a confederate, in the fall of 1884. A little later on about January 1885, the “Kid” quit the scenes of his territorial perturbations, yes, cashed in his chips at a stirring game played at the little village of Bassett, one dreary winter night, when his errotic spirit was launched on the placid seas of the celestial cosmos, by the dangling of his carcass from a whistling post on the railroad tracks at that place. Others rapidly followed the same fate, conspicuous among whom were old man Hill and his son, whom the narrator of this chronicle doth not deem worthy of further mention here. (Continued next week) Whether WPA will become per manent or not is problematical. When the administration lost its fight to blanket into civil service about 37,000 WPA supervisors, leading members on both sides felt that the House action pointed to ward some changes in relief ad ministration. The administra tion’s fight to increase the defici ency bill was not strong. Some of the ardent administration sup porters fought against it. Some of them said that if all WPA work ers couldn’t get the same benefit, they felt that 37,000 should not be favored. But most of them felt^ that the country didn’t want WPA to be made a career through the blanketing into the civil service of, WPA supervisors. They felt that ( while relief will be with us a long ■ time—that it must end sometime, j The new WPA deficiency bill carrying 725 million dollars for five months relief work does not carry any money for FSA grants. These are being made out of the 1938 appropriation of $175,000,000, and a new appropriation for that may come up when the new relief; bill is presented to the House. Farm district congressmen are al ready starting campaigns to hurry feed and seed loans in order that they can do actual good. They are ilso demanding some appropria tions for grasshopper poison; stu dies on cheaper sodium chlorate for bindweed eradication and de- 1 nand for leniency in farm loan rollections. The relief deficiency bill carry ing $725,000,000 to keep the WPA going for another five months 1 passed the House with only a few votes cast against it. The Presi dent asked for $875,000,000, but ' the committee after exhaustive hearings decided against it. Ru-|‘ mors around the House were to the | ■ effect that the WPA asked for the | larger figure feeling that no mat- J ter what figure they would ask for would be cut by the Committee.! If they had asked for 725 millions these rumors say that it would j' have been cut some so they asked i1 | for the larger figure. The old i time custom for making big re quisitions in the hope that they wouldn’t’ be cut too much has been one pastime in many government, * departments. The investigation j' rackets and politics in the WPA and the disclosures of the Dies Committee investigation on Un-| American Activities, has had a lot to do with cutting the temporary WPA appropriations. The bill is to come back to the House after ! the Senate gets a chance to in crease or lower the amount and what the outcome will be rests en tirely with conferees who get the bill after the Senate got through talking about it. The House will be in session un til about July. The next WPA ap propriation bill is due to carrry several billion dollars and will cover the fiscal year beginning the first of July. It will take cans of the WPA for the fiscal year 1940. The amount to be carried in the new bill is problematical. Amendments put into the supple mental appropriation bill will be ironed out in confercence. If the amount is not large enough mem bers know that the WPA can al ways come back to the House for another deficiency bill. That there will be some changes in the Ad ministration of WPA was pretty well determined in statements by both republicans and democrats. Most of the attacks against the agency were on account of the charges of graft and politics in Kentucky, some other southern states, and Pennslyvania. Josephus Daniels, our Ambassa dor to Mexico, was at the White House reception the other night. So was his wife. A congressman whispered to the ambassador that the reason he wouldn’t accept the Mexican government’s invitation to make a trip to Mexico was be cause of the church persecution by the Mexicans. The ambassador whispered back that he thinks that is now pretty well “fixed” and that signs of persecution are now lack- ( ng throughout almost all of Mex ico. The President and Mrs. Roose-j velt looked in fine health at the re-' | ception. They shook hands with a thousand people. The wife of the President looked a lot heavier than a year ago and the President was in a humorous mood and, joked with a lot of people who passed down the line to shake hands with him. The usual guard, of army and navy officers and en listed men were all over the White j House during the reception. So were secret service men with Col. I Starling, head of that force, stand ing directly in front of the Presi dent. The usual order at one of these state functions is to walk in columns of four until the reception WEDDING DANCE Wednesday, Feb. 1 Crystal Ballroom ATKINSON Newly improved for Winter Comfort Everybody Cordially Invited FLOYD VEQUIST MISS EDYTHE MILLER BARNHART’S MARKET “YOUR MEATING PLACE” WEEK END CASH PRICES BOILING RIBS 2 ibs. HOME CURED BACON Sliced, lb. 25c, by ^P1 ^ (he piece JL w LEG OF LAMB jCi* Per Lb. AftPV PORK HEARTS All Meat 2 lbs. . HOME RENDERED LARD It Roes farther he- AA cause it is all lard, lhs. LAMB CHOPS g* Per Ih. AfOt SUNLIGHT OLEOM ARGKRINE—Recommended by G o o d Housekeeping Institute and accepted’ by the American Medical Association— Valuable coupons in each package. „ _ Per Lb. ' lOC We have some extra nice corn fed Baby Beef from which to choose your favorite cut of meat for your Sunday Dinner. ~ FRESH FISH and OYSTERS - BLACK COD Per lb. ArVV SALMON Sliced 9A/* Per lb. 4lVV PICKEREL 2 lbs. Wall Ey ed m £% ^ HP*... loC w t* win pan tiress mese nsn lor you— Pure Buckwheat AA . FLOUR AMP 5 lb. Bag .. Favorite COFFEE a* in qt. glass jar W Per lb.«k/t> Vanilla Sweeties ^ Breakfast Food I I ■* 2 Boxes Stokley's whole A mg Kernel CORN ^%P 2 No. 2 Cans •krV Assorted A ^K,ES Z5C APPLES John- A A athan, extra fancy Per doz. ..JVt LEMONS Per doz.m§^ Pancake or Waffle SYRUP Sky Blue Salt and Pepper Shaker filled with 2-oz. Black Pep per, each _. Peaberry COFFEE « 0 ^ Fresh roasted and B ground to order lb. U. S. No. 7 Early Ohio POTATOES Per peck . GRAPE FRUIT Large Size Each -- Delicious APPLES Large Size Per doz. ...— BLACK TWIG APPLES Lb. 0.r»c 61 4C Bu. Bskt.ylavJ We Deliver 3 Times each Week Day Phone 364 room is reached. Then people gc single file with the men preced ing their ladies. The aid askef each person his or her name and then gives it to the President and his wife who shake hands and say a few words to-«ach person. Fre quently some man or woman get enthusiatic and hold up the line by insisting on standing and chatt ing with, the two distinguished people, but the system is so per fect that whenever that happens some aid is usually on hand to whisper “keep moving—please.” One member who got married since the last reception received a card for himself only for this year’s reception. His lady was forced to wait outside and after he passed into the White House he put up quite a holler and after he explained to some of the attend ants that he was no longer single, and that his wife was waiting out side, he was taken care of. A lot of people noted that he had a lot of explaining to do to his worried bride. THE NEBRASKA SCENE By the Lowell Service Lincoln, Nebraska—Wise, saga cious members of the unicameral, decided to avert, if possible, the ■ outbreak of political war between Goevrnor Cochran and Charley Warner, republican candidate for governor in the last election. Republicans have control of the legislature. So far there has been no partisan fan farronade. The democrats have captured the best places up-to-date. “In the 1935 legislature,” said a leading democrat who has re turned after missing out in 1937, “I did a number of things merely because Goevrnor Cochran request ed it. That time I was elected on a partisan ticket. Some of these things should not have been done. This time I am for the governor 100 per cent when he is right; I am unalterably opposed to him when he is wrong. I am not doing any small chores this session.” “I haven’t a better friend than Charley Warner,” said a veteran republican legislator, “and that is why I do not want to see any par tisan outbreak in this session of the legislature. So far we have acted on merit alone. Mr. Warner has not made any suggestions. As an able and experienced lawmaker, I shall call on him whenever I think he has ideas of value. How ever, there is no politics in it.” ■ ■ . * The Adams-Foster election con test was regarded as an attempt to open certain election returns in Omaha for public inspection. An other suggestion of partisan action appeared when the committee on enrollment and review, commonly called the “fly-speck committee,” chose a legal adviser. After the customary passing of buck and heaping of compliments on a number of eligibles, the committee selected Barlow Nye. He was formerly assistant attorney gener al. Nye’s pay was fixed at $375 a months—the same salary he re*-* ceived as assistant attorney gen eral. Former Senator Robert Arm strong, republican, diligently sought a place as legal adviser. Several legislators predicted that he would appear in the role of “constitutionl reviewer” later on in the session. Later in the session, it is expect -—-J ed that an attempt will be made to abolish the legislative bureau and place this work in charge of the legislative clerk. Senator Dunn opened up a bar rage on the railway commission. He has introduced a bill for a con stitutional amendment to make the (Continued to Page 5.) Saturday & Sunday SPECIALS Xutter„_.25c Soda Crackers | 2 lbs.. Folger’s Coffee Heinz Catsup | Per bottle . ..JkjFw VAN CAMP’S Pork & Beans Aff/t 1 lb. Can U3L Lard In carton, 2 lbs. Juice Oranges 01c BUTTERNUT Coffee ENGLISH Walnuts | Qf* Lr size, lb. . STOKELEY’S Tomato Juice 14 oz Can ... . w# w Paxton Coffee SrRoa25c We want you to try our milk and cream— Milk per qt. 06c—Cream l/2 pt. 07c. — STANNARD’S _ County Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report Holt County, Nebraska Showing Receipts, Transfers, Disbursements and Balances for the six months beginning July 1, 1938, and ending December 31, 1938, of B. T. Winchell, County Treasurer. Balances Collections Transfers Transfers Disbursements Balances FUNDS July 1, 1938 7-1-38 to from other to other 7-1-38 to 12-31-38 12-31-38 Funds Funds 12-31-38 STATE FUNDS: Consolidated $ 2,414.52 $ 26,604.40 . $ 20,294.00 $ 8,724.92 Care of Insane ....... 1,323.11 -.„.— 762.07 561.04 School Land _ 1,077.46 5,829.39 .-. . 4,736.60 2,170.25 University Land ..._ 150.28 973.01 994.33 128;.96 Highway Supervision 18.30 62.70 77.30 3.70 Highway Maintenance —.—. 214.18 733.12 904.15 43-15 Drivers License „__ 387.25 247.00 ---- 262.15 372.10 Old Age Assistance . _ 279.86 5^085.88 3,119.86 2,245.88 Old “Highway" Account .+.... 4-55 - ---.. .. 4.55 STATE And FEDERAL FUNDS: Old Age Assistance -.-----— 4,588.57 30,737.70 .. .— 30,111.73 5,214.54 Dep6ndent Children ..._-... 1,307.30 8,250.12 .— -- 8,410.56 1,146.86 Relief*,. _v...^.„_~_-- 48.69 --- --—.- 30.40 18.29 Blind Aid .-. 80.00 577.50 560.61 96.89 Administration Expense-- 63.89 1,465.90 .— 1,425.92 103.87 COUNTY FUNDS: General _ _ 2,969.36 33,538.17 12,141.03 6,508.81 38,876.99 3,262.76 Bridge . . 2,074.65 11,072.55 2,277.40 9,541.58 1,328.22 Road ...-___ - 4,429.73 14,664.76 _. 14,512.18 4,582.31 Road Dragging --- 2,261.21 . -.— 2,008.92 252.29 Soldiers Relief ---- 7.65 200.87 135.01 — 73.51 Judgment ...-.—* .. 68T.76 5,611.77 _ 5,074.43 1,000.00 225.10 Special Emergency Bridge .-. 4.48 169.57 169.05 5.00 - Ftm- _ _ ___ 423.37 919.77 . 868.72 __ 474.42 Mothers Pension - -. 58.57 560.16 496.22 122.51 Repairs and Improvements .—... 1,223.57 30.44 . 1,261.40 OD 7.39 Unemployment Relief _....——- 1,483.71 7,207.98 -- 3,970.13 4,710.02 11.54 Road Relief .. 69.12 69.12 poor .........-. 534.62 7.42 .-. 89.56 452.48 Court House Bonds and Coupons -- - 2,490.82 2,809.91 ... 3,702.00 1,598.73 Bourtt v 26.17 216.95 194.12 49.00 Townships .----- 12,331.78 16,712.61 93.11 - 13,710.00 15,427.50 Labor Tax . .. 3,098.11 . 3,098.11 Libraries 493.60 920.20 710.00 703.80 Coleman R. R. 93.11 92.48 93.11 92.48 Special Bee 6-38 2.27 . _ Tax Sale Recp’t. 1,014.41 787.51 226.90 Advertising 33.63 884.90 918.53 Refunds ^ 143.48 OD 143.48 Misc Fees • 4,274.90 218.90 4,446.10 _ ..... 47.70 Del. Tax Sinking Fd. __ 133.72 .-. 20,803.12 7,885.63 .— 13,051.21 S<GeneralFU-ND--—__ 74,206.94 92,288.26 10,489.35 87,029.44 89,955.11 Bond and Coupons 14,284.32 7,887.06 5,687.99 16,483.39 pree High 12,468.65 21,922.15 61.00 34,319.80 Judgments 97.20 ^8.93 55.00 Jnooj Chambers Athletic . 29.29 73.95 103.24 Fines and License . .—.. 240.00 240.00 ..-.. state Apportions 9.230.95 9,230.95 ..... state Aid . 1.018.40 1,018.40 ^ ^General FUNDS;.___ 21,008.71 17,449.58 2,034.03 17,461.96 23,030.36 Refund Water Bonds and Coupons .... 5,603.14 4,799.33 67.50 3,382.92 7,087.05 Electric Light Bonds and Coupons . - 19.57 ..—....— .- 19.57 Fire Truck Bonds and Coupons ... —- - 482.09 147.95 . 67.50 522.50 40.04 Curb and Gutter 766.63 52.65 . 819.28 Intersection Bonds and Coupons ... 1,635.42 i20.51 . .... . — 630.00 1,725.93 Sewer Warrants Interest .. . - 656.78 92.29 663.00 86.07 Sewer Bonds and Coupons . .. 1,388.69 1,749.70 . .. 1,800.00 1,338 39 Village Gas Tax 2,034.03 - 2,034.03 . $179,383.19 $341,639.77 S 45,628.14 $ 45,628.14 $280,042.13 $240,980.83 Balance July 1, 1938 - 179,383.19 Balance Dec. 31, 1938 - 240,980.83 $521,022.96 $521,022.96 Cash in Banks - —.—. . $199,541.57 Warrants carried as cash - 8,529.36 Cash and checks in office ... 32,909.90 Balance Dec. 31, 1938 - $240,980.83 UNALLOWED CLAIMS ON FILE IN THE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE General Fund --- $ 13,652.15 Bridge .-.*. 4,250.95 Road .. .- 3,502.17 Road , Dragging 240.70 Unemployment Relief - 636.04 * $ 22,282.01 REGISTERED WARRANTS 1938 General Fund ..... $ 37,349.04 1938 Unemployment Relief _*._ 3,193.11 1938 Bounty ______ 174.00 1938 Mothers Pension ... 604.00 1938 Soldiers Relief ... ___ 150.00 1938 Fair _____ 500.00 f 41,970.15 « ■ *1 .... State of Nebraska, I County of Holt, 1 8S' • u . . I, B. T. Winchell, County Treasurer of Holt County, Nebraska do hereby swear that the foregoing report of Receipts, Trans fers Disbursements and Balances is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. • V B. T. WINCHELL, • i . t . County Treasurer. Subscribed and swofru to before me this 24th day of Jabuary, 19$9. JOHN C. GALLAGHER, County Clerk. [SEAL] i • • \ - .v" *T J. r-- i . •