The Frontier VOL LXI O'NEILL, NEBRASKA. THURSDAY. JANUARY 23. IWI NUMBER 37 Husband of Former Holt County Woman Meets Death In California The following article is repro duced from the Silver City Daily press, of Silver City, New Mexico. Mrs. Hay is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Jenkins, living just north of this city and she came here to the funeral of her father from the r funeral of her husband, who was buried in his old home towm in Pennsylvania. From newspaper reports Judge Hay was one of the outstanding men in the state of New Mexico. Judge George W. Hay, of Sil ver City, N. M., was killed almost instantly Tuesday night, Janu ary 7, about 7 o’clock, as he crossed Colorado street, just outside the city limits of Pasadena. Sheriff’s officers said that Judge] Hay and his dog, were struck by an automobile driven by Kenneth .Slavin, of Pasadena. The automo bile carried Hay and the dog about P4 feet on the bumper of tne car. With his wife, Mrs. Cecelia Hay, the jurist was in Pasadena for a sojourn. They were guests at Monterey lodge. Authorities ordered an inquest to determine responsibility for the fatal accident. Silver City Shocked By Jurist’s Death First news of the tragic death at Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday night of Judge Hay came in a long distance call to Dist Attorney Joseph W. Hodges from Mayor Clyde Tingley of Albuquerque, w ho received a message from Cal ifornia, when a long distance tele phone call from Pasadena to Silver City was delayed. It profoundly shocked those in formed of the tragedy last night and the city today scarcely could , believe the sad news, for no man was held in higher esteem than -Judge Hay, who was universally loved and respected in the com munity. Judge Hay left for California only a week ago, with Mrs. Hay, for a two weeks’ vacation, after a late fall term of court and to find relief from a series of colds that threatened influenza. State’s Leading Jurist Recognized as New Mexico’s ablest district judge, and often called to sit for other judges in the state’s nine judicial districts, Judge Hay held a record as the judge with the fewest reversals by the supreme court in appealed cases. This reputation was earned by the soundness, likewise just ness, of his decisions, based on Jaw' and fact, and human under standing, according to lawyers. Not only as district judge, did lie win a reputation on the bench, but also as judge of the juvenile court, which included his judicial duties under the constitution and the statutes. Despite the fact that he was childless, Judge Hay con sidered the problems of every boy ^ and girl with a fatherly interest, akin bo personal affection and responsibility, and his advice and counsel to delinquents, solved many difficult parental and children’s problems. Born in Pennsylvania Judge Hay was born September .5, 1690. in Somerset county, Penn sylvania. He was educated at Valparaiso University, Indiana, re ceiving the degrees of B. S. and LLB. He began the practice of law in Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the United ctates army August 27, 1917, and was discharged April 12, 1919. He served with the Expedi tionary ferce in France and rose to the rank of second lieutenant, being cited for meritorious service. A member of his company once said: “Lt. Hay never asked us to do anything or to go any place that he would not.” That tribute epi tomized his life, as his friends knew and trusted him. Became Judge in 1931 In 1921, a disabled war veteran, fieorge Hay came to Fort Bayard’s army hospital, from Kokomo, Ind. Recovering his health, he moved to Silver City and resumed the prac tice of law in which he was suc cessful, conducting his law prac tice from 1924 to 1931. (Continued on Page 8) St. Mary’s Sustaining Championship Laurels _ Friday night, St. Mary's went to Page where they met the con solation winners of the County Tournament turning them back 39 to 14. St. Mary’s started fast and was never in danger rolling up eleven points before the opponents scored. At the half the score was 23 to 6. The second half St. Mary’s took to passing the ball and coasted to an easy 39 to 14 win. The second team and grade teams also came out victorious, second team 17 to 12 with Jack Gallagher leading the scoring with 11 points. The grade team won an exciting 13 to 12 victory after being behind 9 tawrenc* Tenborg Paul Chapman Simeon Ames Harold Spahn Clarence DeVall Irvin Gaughenbaugh Raymond Hayne Harold Childers Frank Hytrek Vergil Peterson Beryl Campbell. Nebraska Pioneer Editor Dies Sunday at Neligh E. S. Seofield. editor of the Ne ligh News, passed away at his home in Neligh last Sunday morn ing, at the age of years. While in failing health fur several years Mr. Scofield had not been ill and was at his office Saturday until sing time. He got up Sunday morning and dressed as the other members of the family went to church. He evidently began to feel ill and went to bed. On theii return from church they found him dead in bed and he had been dead for some time. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Scofield had been in the newspaper business for forty-six years, forty-five of them in Antel ope county. He was among the pioneers of the profession in the state and a number one newspaper man. Dr. Paul Leahy Dies Of Auto Injuries Tuesday Dr. Haul Leahy, 36, of Sioux City, in company with Tom Houlton, of Sioux City, met with a serious ac cident 4 miles west of Crookston, on Tuesday evening, which result ed in his death the following morning. Dr. Leah> was en route to see his cousin, Gene Leahy, ai Casper, Wyo. Dr. Leahy was the brother of Father B. .J. Leahy, formerly of O’Neill. George Shoemaker left Tuesday morning for Long Beach, Califor nia, where he plans to spend the balance of the winter months vis iting his sisters, the Misses Clara, Lu and Mayme Shoemaker and other relatives and friends. Liberal Livestock Re ceipts Bring Further Advance In Prices Sharp interest and advanced prices characterised the local live stock market last Monday. Re ceipts were some heavier than a week ago and buyers were pre pared to absorb the entire offering at prices fully steady to higher in most instances. The general un dertone was firm and the demand for replacement cattle was unus ually broad. More calves than have been here in recent weeks were included in the day’s run and these proved to be particularly popular. The top piest sold at $13.00 with the long end of this class cashing from $12.50 to $12.76. Heifer calves were also more plentiful. The top load sold at 10.75, though a few odd head hit $11.00. Bulk of the heifer calves moved at $10.27 to $10.50. No really choice yearlings were here. The extreme top was $11.60 and the bulk in this class ranged from $10.50 to $11.00. The best young fleshy beef cows reached $7.40; others not quite so good scored $7.00 to $7.25. Plainer kinds sold from $6.50 to $6.95. Bulls paid as high as $7.50. Increased hog receipts met with a spirited demand and better prices. Butchers reached an extreme top of $8.20 with the practical top of $8.00. An extremely good pig market in whith division the re ceipts were particularly heavy es tablished a new peak of $11.70. However, $10.50 to $11.00 caught the big end of the day’s offering. Receipts in the sheep division were light; hardly enough were here to furnish a quotable market. Next Monday, January 27, the regular cattle and hog auction will be held in conjunction with a special horse and mule sale. The auction will open on horses and j mules promptly at 11:00 A. M. to i be followed immediately by the hog and cattle sale. Senator Tony Asimus Has Word For Home Folks The Nebraska Legislature has been in session for two weeks. So far, 101 bills have been introduced and assigned to their respective committees for study and commit tee recommendation. No bills have been sent to the floor by commit tees except routine bills dealing with Legislative appropriations for running expensss. 1 have had the Daily Legislative Journal sent to the County Judges, County Clerks, County Attorneys, County Super intendents, Superintendents of all schools and all of the local papers in Holt, Boyd, Rock and Keya I'aha counties. They are there for your inspection. The Journals show the titles of all bills intro duced, the times for public hear ings on each bill and when they are voted upon. You can get cop ies of any bills, postpaid, by writ ing to the Clerk of the Legislature. All bills come up before the com mittees for public hearing before they are voted upon. These hear ings are open bo the public and anyone can express their opinion on any bill before the committee. In the 1939 Legislative session, 523 bills were introduced, 385 bills were indefinitely postponed or killed in committees and 138 bills were passed. If any of you are in Lincoln this winter, be sure and visit the Legis lature. This is your Legislature and you will be welcome. TONY AS1MUS. CARD OF THANKS It is with a deep sense of appreci-! j ation and gratefulness thut we ex press our sincerest thanks to those who extended words of sympathy and sought bo alleviate our sor row in our bereavement. The kindnessi shown us will never be forgotten. The beautiful flowers sent t>o the funeral of our loved one were touching tributes of love and affection.—Mrs. Charles Jen kins, Mrs. Cecelia T. Hay, Dr. T. N. Jenkins. Mrs. Ralph Oppen, of Omaha, spent the week end in O’Neill visit ing her mother, Mrs. Jeannie Scott. O'Neill High Basketeers Have Hit Their Stride O’Neill High won two basketball games from Neligh last Friday de feating the visiting first team 21-18 and winning from the second team 18-13. Neligh opened the scoring in the first team game but O’Neill came back to score three field goals on fast breaks. Neligh closed the gap 7-6 at the quarter but was held to a single free throw during 1 the second period while O’Neillj brought its total to 12. Neligh' rallied in the third period and came into the home stretch trailing by only three points 15-18. O’Neill maintained this lead to hand Neligh its second defeat of the season. O’Neill second team had difficulty j finding the hoop in the preliminary game but connected on enough to stay ahead of Neligh’a team with the final count 18-13. Bad weather cut the attendance considerably as a number of Neligh fans had planned to attend and also a number of local fans were kept away because of the weather, i Summary O’Neill (21) fg ft pf Burgess .0 0 0 Yantzi .0 0 0 French . 3 1 0 Vincent ..-.1 1 2 Wolfe .0 0 0 McKenna . 2 0 2 Leach .—0 0 0 Calkins 2 1 1 ■ Osenbaugh .0 0 0 Mitchell _ 1 0 1 Cole .0 o o; D 3 6 Neligh (18) fg ft pf Heckendorf . 1 0 0 Mathers —.—Z - 3 McPherson .. 10 3 Frady .0 2 0 It ud nick .3 0 0 7 4 6 I^?« Charles Phelps Leo Charles Phelps was born June 30, 1916, at the farm home southeast of Redbird and departed this life at the Lynch hospital on January 18. 1941. at the age of 24 years, 6 months and 19 days,! death being due to pneumonia. Left to mourn his pussing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Phelps; two sisters, Velma, at home, and Mrs. Loula Wells, of Gaston, Oregon; one brother, Rob ert, of Dennison, Minn.; two nieces, Ruth Phelps and LaRetta Wells; also one grandmother, Mrs. Mae Slack, besides a host of other rela tives and friends. Leo's whole life had been spent in our midst and his death came as a shock to the entire community. He had always been at home and a constant companion of his parents and sister. His friends were num bered by his acquaintences and words cannot express their respect, admiration and love for his many fine qualities of character and smil ing ways at all times, which en deared him to both young and old. Saddened at heart, yet rejoicing in spirit, we take temporary leave of him and say; “One less at home! The loved circle broken; a dear face missed day by ‘lay from its accustomed place; Bat cleansed and saved and per fected by grace— One more in heaven! “One less on earth Its pain, its sorrow and its toil to share, One less the pilgrims daily cross to hear; One more the crown of ransamed souls to wear— At home in heaven.” The funeral was held from the Dorsey Presbyterian church Tues day afternoon with Rev. Ibach, of Lynch officiating. Burial was at the Scottville cemetery. Pallbear ers were Guy Pinkerman, Jack Brady, Earnest Rosenkrans, Gor don Barta, Tommy Alder and How ard Wells. Flower bearers were Elwin Rubeck, Glen Hiscock, Lee Wells, Ted McKinzie and Dan Mc Kinzie. The choir consisted of Mrs. O. O. I Newman, Mrs. Fay Brady, Dorothy Rosenkrans, Claude Pickering and Hal Rosencrans. *♦* Campaign To Fight Infantile Paralysis Is Under Good Headway Mrs. J. J. Harrington has been appointed Holt county chairman of the President’s ball to raise funds for the combatting of infantile par alysis, and the O'Neill ball, for which funds will be raised for this purpose will be held at Danceland on Wednesday evening, January 29, 1940. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased for $1.00, There is no more worthy ob ject for which funds can be raised than for the care of those suffering from this disease. During the past year the United States has increas ed by sixty percent its system of defense against infantile par alysis. These fortifications are the chartered chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis which have increased in number from 646 to 1,048 since January 1, 1940. It is a worthy cause and, even if you are not a dancer, you could buy a ticket and thus help the cause. Help Holt County Infantile Par alysis Fund—Buy a ticket to the ball, or give a donation. One half of the money raised here in this drive remains in Holt county. There are 188 infantile paralysis victims now in the state of Ne braska, over 10,000 in the nation. Please do whatever you can in the cause—your bit will help some unfortunate crippled child. Former Resident of Holt County Dies In Idaho This office is in receipt of a let ter from Mrs. O. F. Herring, of Eugene, Oregon, extending her subscription to The Frontier for another year. Mrs. Herring was raised in this county and still has several relatives here but ! she has been a resident of the west coast for several years, but has not lost her interest in the old home town. In her letter she says: “We always look forward eagerly to its weekly visits. Charles Smith, a former neighbor of ours northwest of O’Neill passed away on November 5, 1940. His daugh ter, Ruth Smith Low and family, also her mother live near Castle ford, Idaho, and are very success ful sheep raisers. Ruth and 1 have corresponded ever since they left Holt county foi Idaho in 1906, which I think is some record. Wish ing all friends a Happv and I*ros [><• ous New Year.” Mrs. Herring also enclosed a clipping from a Eugene paper from which we clip the following: “Total rainfall in Eugene during 1940, measuring 40.59 inches, was 3.02 inches above the average fall for this section, and away above the total amounts registered for 1938 and 1939. The mean figure for Eugene is 37.57 inches. In 1939, 28.33 inches was recorded, and about the same amount in 1938, ac cording to reports from the U. S. weather bureau at the airport. The greatest amount in any one month during 1940 was in February when 10 inches of precipitation were re corded.” Former O’Neill Farmer III In His Iowa Home This office received a letter Tues day morning from Mrs. E. 0. Root, ■of Hale, Iowa, enclosing a renewal of their subscription to The Fron tier for another year. In her let ter Mrs. Root says: “Enclosed please find money order for my husband to pay for The Frontier for another year. On account of I eve sight trouble myself or our ■ daughter reads the paper to hino. His general health is not so good, but he can get around in a wheel chair. He has read The Frontier for many years, commencing with i the second issue and still enjoys it | very much.” The writer has known Mr. Root ' for a half century, or more. He , lived for many years about three miles southeast of O’Neill, until I he disposed of his property and ; moved to Iowa about twenty-five : years ago. We, with his many friends in his old home section, I hope that his illness is but tem porary and that he will soon be his old time self, full of life, am bition ami Jnergy. o .*...