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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1943)
THE FRONTIER D. H. Cronin, Editor and Owner Entered at Postoffice at O’Neill, Nebraska, as Second Class Matter SUBSCRIPTION One Year, in Nebraska-$2.00 One Year, Outside Nebraska 2.25 Display advertising is charged for on a basis of 25c an inch (one column wide) per week. Want #ds 10c per line, first insertion. Subsequent insertions 5c per line Every subscription is regarded am an open account. The names of subscribers will be instantly removed from our mailing list at expiration of time paid for, if the publisher shall be notified; other wise the subscription remains in force at the designated subscrip tion price. Every subscriber must understand that these conditions are made a part of the contract between publisher and subscriber. THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Sixty Years Ago Holt Co. Banner, May 1, 1883. County officers: Judge, G. M. Cleveland; Clerk, Sanford Par ker; Treasurer, D. L. Darr; Sher iff, Barnabas Welton; Superin tendent of Schools, C. H. Wixon; Coroner, J. R. Smith; Surveyor, John G. Fritz; County Commis sioners: W. C. Townsend, chair man, Ford; Frank Bitney, Atkin son; Geo. T. Bastedo, Cleveland. The original O’Neill’s Irish American Colony settled in this locality nine years ago this spring. If General O’Neill could see it now (and perhaps he can) he no doubt would feel highly gratified at the advancement made. Sanford Parker resigned his position as county clerk today and M. D. Long, his deputy, was ap pointed to fill the vacancy. Holt Co. Banner, May 8, 1883. Billy Reed, the murderer of Sheriff Barney Kearns, is now re ported under arrest in the upper country for the murder of another man. We hear the cow boys have deserted him, as he probably de serves. E. F. Gallagher, a cousin of Frank Campbell, and Mr. Hogan, of Darlington, Wis., have been in O’Neill the past week and are looking up a business location. They are very pleasant gentlemen and we would be pleased to have them locate here. Fifty-Five Years Ago The Frontier, May 3, 1888. Will Malloy and Miss Maggie Gaffney, both of Emmet, were married this morning in the Cath olic church by Rev. M. F. Cassidy. The Frontier, May 10, 1888. Charlie McHugh, of the Trib une, was out to Shamrock Friday last making improvements on his claim. , . C. S. Murohy,' an attorney of Red Oak, Iowa, has been in O’Neill and the county several days and thinks some of locating permanently. The body of D. B. Lukins, who was lost in the January blizzard, was found last Friday afternoon near Bartlett, Wheeler county, where it has lain since that event ful and long-to-be remembered blizzard. Our readers will recol lect that Mr. Lukens started to go to the house from the barn during the storm and had never been seen since. Fifty Years Ago The Frontier, May 4, 1893. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hallaran, one mile west of Inman, on Monday eve ning, May 1, 1893, took place the marriage of Harry Coffin of Bur well and Miss Mary Halloran of Inman. The young couple will make their home in Burwell, where the groom is engaged in the lumber business. Died, at her home in this city on Monday evening, May 3, 1893, Mrs. Margaret Kearns, aged 59 years and four months. She is survived by her husband and five children. The Frontier, May 11, 1893. Thomas Kearns left this morn ing for his home at Park City, Utah. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Maggie, who will visit him this summer. Senator Mullen and Represent atives Smith and Henry address ed a rather small contingent of Alliance devotees at the court house last Saturday. Forty Years Ago The Frontier, May 7, 1903. Thomas McNicholas, son of Mrs. J. J. McNicholas of this city, died at Victor, Colorado, on May 4, after an operation for the removal of an abcess of the lung. The remains were brought to this city for burial and the funeral wil be held tomorrow morning. The Frontier, May 14, 1903. The new passenger on the Northwestern arrived on schedule time—2:50 p. m.—Monday and the people of O’Neill now feel as if they lived several miles nearer Omaha, being able to get their morning papers at 3:00 p. m., the ddy of publication instead of the day after as heretofore. Thirty Years Ago The Frontier, May 1, 1913 Robert Magirl was one of the graduates from the Creighton Medical college the first of the week. Parnell Golden has commenced the erection of a commodious bungalow on the corner of Clay and Sixth streets. The building will be 50x36 feet. Judge and Mrs. Dickson are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter at their home Monday evening. The Frontier, May 8, 1913 JP. J. Biglin returned last Satur-, HEROES 0 ARTILLERY-THEN AND NOW GEE W/4.M0UJLTRIE DEFENDER CF CHARLESTON jmr6 SGT. WILLIAM JASPER.0UTSTANDIN6 HERO IN THE. WAR FOR AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE,DISTINGUISHED HiMiEl-F UNDER GEN. MOULTRIE AT FORT SULLIVAN,CHARLESTON(5C) HARBOR JUNE 28,1776, WHEN HE RECOVERED THE STATE FLAG AND, IN THE FACE OF DEADLY FIRE, ATTACHED IT TO A SPONGE-STAFF AND REMOUNTED IT ON THE RAM PARTS. THE ENEMY WAS DRIVEN OFF FOR. HI5 BRAVERY, JASPER WAS PRESENTED WITH A SWORD by gov Rutledge of so Carolina Bur declined A COMMISSION. HE WAS KILLED AT SAVANNAH 1/79. APR-II-l»A2, l« LT. ROBERT F AUGUR. COAST AATIUIRX WPORJIAND.ORE, AWARDED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS POR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM DURING ENEMY PI RE IN EXTINGUISHING FLAMES THREATENING AMMUNITION 0UMPS.CDRREGIDOR.RI. HE WAS SEVERELY WOUNDED. DEC. 1942, PFC.SAMIE BURNS, COAST ARTILLERY. OF KEN TUCKY, AWARDED Q.S.C. IN TUNISIA, NO AFRICA WHEW HE EN6A6ED SEVEN ENEMY PUNE5 SINGLE-HANDED FROM A JEEP, SHOT OOWN THREE AND SAVED MANY LIVES AND MUCH VALUABLE EQUIPMENT NOV-ll-1942, PFC.MAX CASTRO,FIELO ARTILLERY.OF NEW MEXICO, AWARDED SILVER STAR DURING NORTH AFRICAN LANDING OPERATIONS WHEN HE SWAM ASHORE UNDER ENEMV FIRE AND SAVED HIS TRUCK WITH VALUABLE EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN ENSUING OPERATIONS day from Lincoln, where he had been for the past week receiving instructions as to his duties as pure food and oil inspector for this district. The splendid rains last week has placed the ground in splen did condition for spring warn. The Golden Hotel will be form erly opened to the public next Saturday night with a banquet. Invitations nave been extended to the Commercial Clubs of the several towns of the county and to the Clubs of Omaha, Norfolk, Lincoln and Sioux City and it is expected that a number of the representative business men from these cities will be here for the banquet. _ Ben Grady Appointed O’Neill City Clerk The city council held their first meeting for the new fiscal year on Wednesday evening, the meet ing having been postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday evening on account of the exercises at the school auditorium Tuesday eve ning. C. W. Porter, who has been city clerk for several years, ten dered his resignation at this meet ing and Bennett Grady was ap pointed by the Mayor and con firmed by the council as his suc cessor. Mr. Porter was appointed a deputy collector by the Omaha office a couple of months ago, and as that position takes up nractically all his time, he was forced to resign as city clerk. The mayor made the following appointments, all of whom are the present officials of the city, and they were all confirmed by the council: Chief of Police, Chester Calk ins: Assistant Chief, Bert Peter son; Engineer at Pump Station, Jess Scofield; Medical Advisor, Dr. L. A. Carter; Water Collector, Mattie Soukup; Street Mainte nance. Robert Cook; City Dump Man, Roy Lowery. The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year and were also confirmed by the council: Streets and alleys: Rakowski, Wallace, Melvin. Lights: Melvin, Yantzi, Bosn. Water: Johnson, Yantzi, Ra kowski. Sewer: Bosn, Walace, Melvin. Walks and crossings: Wallace, Melvin, Yantzi. Parks and grounds: Yantzi, Johnson, Rakowski. Auditing: Johnson, Rakowski, Melvin. BRIEFLY STATED Lloyd Smith of Grand Island { was a business caller here Wed nesday. Miss Mary Miles spent the week end in Grand Island, visiting her sister, Lanone. Mr. and Mrs. Starr Vinson, of Plainview, spent Wednesday here visiting relatives. F. J. Brady was down from At kinson last Friday looking after business matters in this city. Stamp Photos taken at O'Neill Photo Co., at 35c a dozen. May May 11 to May 17. 52-2 Attorney J. C. Alexander of Orchard was looking after legal business in this city on Tuesday. Miss Rita Higgins of Denver, Col., arrived Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Higgins. Captain Michael Courtright of Camp Polk, La., arrived Monday to visit his wife, who has been seriously ill. The Misses Irene and Mary Lou Gilday and Madeline Cavanaugh visited Mrs. Ralph Alton in At kinson Sunday. Mrs. Jerry Miller entertained Tuesday Evening Club at her home. Mrs. John Alderman won high score, Mrs. Lyndle Stout sec ond high, Mrs. Irving Johnson low, and Mrs. Walter Pharris guest high. «5srfeHl| Every Family Should Have One -and CAN MAYBE you think that a checking account is only for people with lots of money. That’s not so. Many people with incomes of thirty, forty or fifty dollars a week have checking accounts at this bank. In fact, fam ilies that have to make every penny count find checking accounts particularly helpful. Paying by check gives you ironclad control of your spending, helps you keep accurate records, provides safety for your funds. We cordially invite you to open a checking account here. O’NEILL NATIONAL BANK O’NEILL, NEBRASKA Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Mrs. Jerry Miller entertained the Pinochle Club at her home Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miles, son Arlen and Mrs. Clara B. Miles went to Grand Island on Sunday. For 35c you can get 12 stamp photos at the O'Neill Photo Co., May 11th to 17th. 52-2 Good teeth not only makes for better health, but rate well in personality, appearance and charm.—Dr. Fisher, Dentist. 52-1 Ted McKenzie, U. S. N., who is stationed in Pennsylvania, came home Wednesday to visit his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McKen zie, Sr. Mrs. Max Golden spent the week-end in Sioux City, visiting her aunt, Mis6 Markey, who is a medical patient at St. Vincent’s hospital. I . i ■ ■ — - Mrs. Howard Jeffery will leave Friday for Chicago to join her husband, who is a Seaman 2-c in the U. S. Navy and is stationed at the Navy Pier. Miss Constance Biglin, who is a student nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sioux City, spent Sat urday and Sunday here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. J. Biglin. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McNally and daughter, Betty, of North Platte, returned to their home on Tues day, after visiting their daughter and son-in-la\y, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tomlinson. Mrs. Herb Hammond left Tues day for Parris, Texas, to visit her daughter and son-in-law, Pvt. and Mrs. Charles Chase. He is stationed with the U. S. A., at Camp Maxey, Texas. Henry Vequist returned Satur day from Denver, Colo., where he had visited his son, Pfc. Don Vequist, who is with the Army Air Corps and is stationed at Lowrie Field. Mrs. Earl Hatton and son went to Wichita, Kan., on Wednesday to visit relatives and friends, be ing called there by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Em erson Mitchell. Mrs. Carsten Hansen, who has j been recovering at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Norfolk fol lowing a major operation, return ed home Wednesday. She is get ting along nicely. Mrs. Ethel Selah entertained the Last Minute Bridge Club Wednesday afternoon. High score was won by Mrs. R. Brittell, and second high by Mrs. Wm. Brueg man. Mrs. Harden Anspach won low score. The Adult Youth Fellowship group of the Methodist church had a steak fry at the city park Monday evening. Thirty-six mem bers and guests were present. The evening was spent playing ping pong, and with a community sing in the church basement. The Dutch Treat Club had a: dinner at the M. and M. cafe on Wednesday evening, followed by cards at the home of Dr. and Mrs. French. Mrs. Grill won high for the ladies and C. E. Lundgren for the men. Second high was won by Mrs. Lundgren for the ladies, and F. E. Parkins for the men. R. H. Shriner has been appoint ed district manager of an old line life insurance company which spe cializes in juvenile insurance, ages from two weeks to eighteen years old. If interested, call at his of fice or phone 106 and he will be glad to go over and explain this kind of insurance to you, without any obligation on your part. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Donohoe made a business trip to Sioux City on Tuesday. Stamp Photos for the kids at 35c a dozen at the O'Neill Photo Co., May 11th to 17th. 52-2 Mrs. Jenny Hershiser and Mrs. Joe Bartos of Emmet, were visit ors in O’Neill Tuesday. Judge D. R. Mounts and Court Reporter Ted McElhaney are holding court in Rock, Brown and Keya Paha counties today. Mrs. Bill Gatz entertained the Bridge Club at her home Wednes day evening. Mrs. Harry Walling and Mrs. Mabel Gatz won high score. Pvt. Lyle Eppenbach U. S. A., who is stationed in Texas, came home Monday to visit his wife, parents, and other relatives and friends. The Wednesday Afte r n o o n Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. French. Mrs. Jerry Miller won high score, and Mrs. Brown second high. Mattie Soukup and Mrs. F. D. McMillian and Gene Streeter spent Sunday in Sioux City. Mrs. McMillian visited her sister, Miss Markey. Mrs. Fay Miles and sister, Mrs. Enda Seldon, of Valentine, re turned Friday from Omaha and Grand Island, where they had visited relatives and friends for a few days. Harold Harvey, of Wayne, is the new night clerk at the Golden Hotel, having taken up his duties last Friday. Mr. Harvey is an experienced hotel man and is a pleasing and affable gentleman, one of those men who are easy to meet. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berg strom took their son, Robert, to Grand Island on Tuesday. Robert, who is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, has been here on a thirty day furlough. He left Grand Island Tuesday night for his base at Santa Cruz, Cal. Await Spangler was in town today and he said they just re ceived a letter from their son, Sergeant Vernon Spangler, who is a member of the U. S. Army, that he is now in Great Britian, having gone there from Australia. He said that he was as fit as a fiddle. Corporal Leonard Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young of the Opportunity neighborhood, arrived home Tuesday evening for a short visit with his parents and other relatives and friends here. Corporal Young is stationed at Cheyenne, Wyo., and is crew chief at the Cheyenne Modification Center. He has been in the army about one year. War Takes 96/ Of Each Dollar Out of every HS.75 that U In vested in a War Bond, 91> goes Into gims, planes, tanks, ships and other military equipment. The 75 cents goes for ordinary governmental expenditures. Ont of every dollar 96 cents goes toward the war effort and 4 cents goes for Government “business as usual.” The same ratio applies to all other securities the Government has offered Investors in the Second War Loan campaign for IS billion dollars. joLD PAPERS at Frontier office. n ' This Wartime Mother’s Day, May 9 , will find many homes in which “son” is absent. Wherever he is he will remember the day in some fashion—material or otherwise. Many of these mothers are now in the fight them selves, taken war time jobs at home in defense plants . . . riveting . . . welding . . . selling . . . teaching . . . Red Cross work . . . farming . . . anything that will bring Victory quicker and the boys home. Let us fathers, daughters, young sons, who are left in the home remember mother this Mother’s Day with unusual thoughtful ness. She may not wear her heart on her sleeve, but in secret she will gloat over whatever little remembrance may be given because of the affection and regard that motivated the gift. At Brown-McDonald’s you will find a great many practical and thrift-priced things for person and home, from a pair of rayon stockings to a warm blanket that will meet the elasticity of any budget. Why not choose something now? a<~ Hospital Notes Calmer Simonson admitted on Tuesday. Mrs. Clarence Donohoe and baby dismissed on Tuesday. Mrs. Donald Courtright a pat ient. admitted Saturday. Mrs. Joe Serk, of Chambers, dismissed on Friday. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gallagher and son, James Patrck, left for their home at LaCrosse, Wis., last Monday, after a few days visit here with his mother, Mrs. J. P. Gallagher, and other relatives and friends. Dr. Gallagher is now Lt. Gallagher and as soon as he reaches home will leave for Camp Carlyle, Pa., where he will be stationed as a member of the Medical Corps. Mrs. Charles McKenna return ed Saturday from a visit in Oma ha with relatives and friends. She also visited her son and daughter in-law, Lt. and Mrs. Hugh Mc Kenna, in Scribner, where Lt. McKenna is stationed at the Scribner Air Base. Eugene VanAvery, son of Mr. and Mrs. George VanAvery of this city, has been granted an honorable medical discharge from the United States Navy. He ar rived home Sunday evening from Manhattan Beach, N. Y., where he has been stationed. Miss Ruth Ann Biglin of Peters burg, spent the week-end here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Biglin. Last Saturday Fred Bazelman moved his beer parlor to the building two doors north of the McManus store, where he is now nicely located and ready to cater to the wants of the thirsty. County Court Homer E. Avers of Crookston was arrested on April 25 by Pa trolman Meistrell and charged with overweight on capacity plates. He pled guilty as charged and was fined $10 and costs of $3.10. Duane Woods was arrested April 28 by Patrolman Meistrell and charged with not having a drivers’ license. He pled guilty as charged and was fined $1.001 and costs of $3.10. I HELLO! I HAVE MOVED my beer parlor to build ing second door north of the McManus store. Drop in and see my new location. f ! Bazelman’s : • DANCE SUMMERLAND ' ’• ff* ."* • '7* *■ t ’ ~ 4 Ewing, Nebr. Saturday, May 8 Music By Kucera’s Bohemian Orchestra