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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1956)
Prairieland Talk . . . The Frontier Is 76-Years-Old By ROM AINE SAUNDERS. Retired. Former Editor The Frontier LINCOLN — The Frontier is 76-years-old. j Founded in 1880 by W. D. Mathews, the first editor, seven editorial brilliants have kept the community informed and in florid prose and captivating rhyme have had their say in politics, industry, social, cultural and spiritual affairs. Six J of the seven editors are now gone and forgotten, the seventh is still with us. The first editor published a four-page paper, today it comes out with 12 to 16 pages and en ters nearly three thousand homes -an all-time high in north-cen tral Nebraska journalism. Tw'enty other newspapers have passed out of the picture in Holt county since The Fron tier began its endless career and has survived two fires and one attempt by an envious rival to wreck the plant without missing an issue. In length of time published continuously, the Atkinson Graphic comes next, started in 1882 by a brother of the founder of The Frontier, Harry Mathews. The Graphic is probably the oldest established business concern in Atkinson, as The Frontier is in O’Neill. This country journal is the oldest business concern in the county operating continuously un der the same title. • • • After 21 hours deliberation, a district court jury in Lincoln's most noted murder trial return eded a verdict of guilty of first degree murder, fixing the penalty life imprisonment. The accused defendant in the court action was found guilty of murdering his young wife. The jury had sat for j days listening to the story of witnesses and the ' badgering of attorneys and after mature delibera tion brought in the verdict. One charged with a ' crime, his lawyers and family group resent the 1 findings of a jury that goes against them. They now demand a new trial, say they will take an appeal to the court of last resort if necessary. The American jury, functioning as a judicial body, is the court of last resort and to set aside jury ver dicts is an exceedingly rare thing by a court of appeal. The jury of 12 intelligent citizens weighs the evidence, sees the witnesses called to the stand by each side and determines by what they hear and see what the facts are. The jury verdict in murder trials should be and in most cases is fi nal. But it is the privilege of any to go from one court to another while their bank account holds out. * * * Dr. Ronald F. Lee of the national park ser vice is quoted in a recent State Historical society news letter issued from state headquarters in Lin coln as saying of the society’s museum that it “has attracted national attention for the quality of its exhibits, the skill and art work in its presentation and a layout that permits easy flexibility in ar ranging exhibits.” The society’s museum at Ft. Robinson will be ready to open to the public early in June. • * * Baby chicks are being priced at 30 cents each at some hatcheries. Not so long ago we thought we were commercial plutocrats if we got two bits for a fat hen. As I write this 8th day of May. the broken ,.nd bruised body of l>en Hunt lies on a cot in the Bryan Memorial hospital here in Lincoln. The doctors hold out no hope of recovery. Den, 88, and a pioneer of the O'Neill community, surviving the struggles of early life on the frontier, a victim in old age of today’s traffic—he was hit while cross ing the street at his home at 51st and O streets by a car driven by a 17-year-old lad. The Stannards, the Henry Grady household, Lloyd Gillespie, P. C. Donohoe and possibly a few others walk the streets of O’Neill today who knew Den and Nellie Hunt as part and parcel of the community life and will regret to learn of what has befallen Den. A son and a daughter of the Hunts have come from distant states and are now at the Hunt home. Den’s parental home was a mile or so south of the river in the days when Doc Middleton, Kid Wade, the Dutchers and the vigilanters were active, and Den took a job as roustabout at Pat Hagerty’s trading post that functioned where the Golden hotel now stands. He became a brick mason and later in life headed insurance interests here in Lincoln, where their home has been for many years. * * * Is the custom for the gent to take the outside a mark of gallant respect or for his lady to be the object for household dogs to assault as they walks by? m » & Time writes its wrinkles on the brow of man kind and week-by-week sounds the death call to which another of the community’s citizens re sponds after a lifetime on prairieland. Mary Shoe maker with folded hands, closed eyes and form at rest has traveled the last mile to the cemetery. Doubtless none in the community recall, if any ever had known, that the first home of the Shoe maker family in Holt county, when Mary was a carefree maiden, was three miles east of O’Neill, in a vast sweep of open paririe where none live today—a prairie that once was the home of pio neers, now' the abode of wildlings that trot at will where herds graze. The Shoemaker family did not remain permanently in their first prairieland home, reestablishing themselves in the Dry creek country south of O’Neill. At least two of the or iginal family survive and I wonder if either of the boys recalls their first prairie home in Holt coun ty, along with the years of struggle that the pio neers experienced. * * * Two Holt county patriots, Richard h. Jonas ol O’Neill and Robert Brayton of Stuart, have re cently become members of the Nebraska State Historical society. Within tho past month a county historical soiety has been organized at Trenton, Hitchcock county, and the preliminary steps taken to perfect such an organization in Omaha. Holt county is rich in material for such an organization. Maybe with a little encouragement given them by Joel Parker of O’Neill, Mrs. McKee of Atkin son and Will H. Spindler up at Wounded Knee, that rich treasure of historical interest in Holt county could be made available to all with these three and others promoting such a society. * * * May 5 closed a week set apart by some in terested souls as mental health week. Probably as meager results followed as occasions of this kind for other things. Mental ill health more often is heart ache, soul burdened, desolate, alone. Editorial .... How Many Deep Wells in Holt? i uAiiiK uun vn uic (lUlllUU Ul II rigation wells being drilled in the O’Neill region, we recently inquired of a man identified with the business how the extensive use of these wells ! would affect the underground water level. He quoted a University of Nebraska expert, j writing in a Sunday newspaper, stating the under ground level is lower now than at this correspond ing period a year ago. The writer insisted, how ever, that the lower level was due to lack of rain fall rather than the increasd number of wells. The local expert also referred to the sugges tion we hear often these days; namely, it is pos sible that legislation is needed to regulate deep well irrigation in Nebraska. This talk comes from responsible irrigators and from others who have studied the problem. Most agree we face no imme diate crisis but we should look to the future. People generally resent restrictions, especial ly those that affect them. We wait until the horses .ire out before we close the barn door. In the mat ter of natural resources we usually wait until the supply is nearly depleted before legislation for preservation is enacted. Water is the most important element on earth —second only in importance to either dirt or sun shine. Sound legislative planning to protect our , underground water supply is in order — now — I while we have time to study the problem and to avoid serious mistakes We are not suggesting har rassment or oppressive legislation; rather we have in mind something broad, sensible and unselfish. — Public Indifference Newspapers across the land, in states where presidential primaries have been held, are deplor ing Milan lUUlUUU'i III WIC ern state, where the voting was around 40 percent of registration, it was estimated that it cost $5 a vote to set up the election machinery. Presidential primaries are little more than a glorified Gallup poll; the party Convention leaders usually go freelance and the smoke-filled-room boys carry on. You will recall that Kefauver had overwhelm ing primary support at the democratic convention in 1952 and then quickly faded. A good product, a fair price, and advertising add up to profits despite notions or doubts to the contrary. CARROLL W STEWART, Editor and Publisher ARTHUR J. NOECKER and ESTHER M. ASHER, Associate Publishers Entered at the postoffiee in O’Neill, Holt coun ty, Nebraska, as second-class mail matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. This news paper is a member of the Nebraska Press Associa tion, National Editorial Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Terms of Subscription: In Nebraska, $2.50 per year; elsewhere in the United States, $3 per year; rates abroad provided on request. All subscriptions are paid in advance Audited (ABC) Circulation—2,530 (Sept. 30, 1955) ft wonderful DAYS-S romanlie NIGHTS 1 U S.,,- Summer Rotes per per. 0 f X*k‘SlJ^SKL." AO I (VI son, double occupancy, A k Y VV 'tity r \1 ft W April 16th to December (I V . THESE . . • l5»h- V (\ violet — »wK?c Swimming in the turquoise waters of the k V) pRtt "AT*~'i , sparkling Gulf of Mexico . . . Golfing on the /| V 7 W' Ztb * world-fomed Bobby Jones course . . . 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Mitchell, a farmer at Beldcn, discovered a small moun tain of soap near Savage, along the O Neill line of the Great Northern road. It is compos ed of a fine and very white sand, and when mixed with water greatly resembles sapolio. . . E H. Whalen is visiting relatives in Ireland. . Joseph Schollmey er of Seottville died at Hot Springs, S.D . Miss Kate Mann was taken to Rochester, Minn . for treatment. . Mrs. S J. Weekes and Mrs. C. H. Stout won an olive spoon and gold bowl cof fee spoon, respectively, at the five-course luncheon given by Mrs. W. T. Evans. 20 Years Ago Mrs. F N. Cronin, who submit ted to surgery in Sioux City, re turned home this week. . Mar riage licenses were issued to Clarence A. Olson of Crofton and Miss Asella D. Ramold of Stuart, Harry O. Lansworth and Miss Mary Grutsch, Kenneth Cadwallader of Stuart and Miss Rena Riley of Atkinson, and Frank J. Weber and Miss Wilma N. Munn, both of Atkinson. . . Miss Margaret Pruss did practice teaching in district 90 last week. 10 Years Ago Dennis H. Cronin, 76, editor and owner of The Frontier since August 13, 1896, announced the sale of the newspaper to Carroll W, Stewart of Hartington. Mr. Cronin, who is also a state sena tor, will retire from active public life. . Twenty-five men and women of the Methodist church varnished the pews under the direction of Rev. Lloyd W. Mul lis, pastor. . Mrs. George Bow en, 61, died at her home 11 miles east of O'Neill. Romaine Saunders, 74, had his left eye removed. One i ear Ago Miss Thelma Summers, 17, was in "grave’’ condition at St. An thony’s hospital following a two car accident 13 miles east of O’ Neill. . . Rev. Wayne A. Hall ac cepted a call to serve at the As sembly of God church at Broken Bow. . Jesse Wilkinson, 87, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hazel Boatman. . . Two airmen, absent without leave, slugged Derold Graham at Earley’s sta tion. . . Carl Hammerberg, 60, of Atkinson died in Mary Banning hospital in Hastings. Lynch Seniors Hear Doctor Ol son LYNCH— Commencement ex ercises for 20 seniors of the Lynch high school were held Fri day evening, May 11, at the Lynch ballroom. The speaker was Melvin Olson, consultant in school administra tion. Nebraska department of ed ucation. The seniors are: Abbie Gray, Delores Carson, Ronnie Carson, Jaimes Chvala, Velma Crawford, Doris Halstead, Larry Halstead, Harlene Holtz, Delores Kalkow ski, Donald Lueken. Myrl Mer chant, Gary Micanek, Garnet Palmer, Leroy Purviance, William Rosicky, Norma Schindler, Rosa lie Sexton, Julian Stewart, Ger- , aldine Stieffvater and Delores [ Wells. The eighth grade graduates who also received diplomas are: Rus sell Birmeier, Kathleen McDon ald, Jean Lueken, Janice Craw- ' ford. ARC Collection Amounts to $188 EMMET—The Red Cross col lection in the Emmet community amounted to $188. Mrs. Bill Gro the and Mrs. P. W. McGinnis were chairman of the drive. Monuments of lasting beauty made by skilled craftsmen of the J. F. Bloom Co. . . . monu ments from the factory to the consumer. — Emmett Crabb, O’ Neill, phone 139-J. 37tf WD—Raymond L Verzal, Exec utor to Joseph Walnofer 3-19-56 $5000- NV2NWV4 25-31-15 Royal Theater —O'NEILL. NEBR. — Thurs. May 17 Family Night WORLD IN MY CORNER Starring the fighting star of “To Hell and Back,” Audie Mur phy, Barbara Rush, co-starring .Jeff Morrow, John Melntire, with Tommy Rail, Howard St. John Chico Vejear, Art Aragon, Cisco Andrade. Family admitted for 2 adult tick ets; adults 50c; children 12c Fri.-Sat' May 18-19 A DAY OF FURY Print by Technicolor. Starring Dale Robertson, Mara Corday, Jock Mahoney, the “Range Rid er” of TV—in a great new role! With Carlton Reid, Jan Merlin, John Dehner. Adults 50c; children 12«; matinee Sat. 2:30. All children under 12 free when accompanied by parent Sun.-Mon.-Tues. May 20-21-22 Presented by Warner Bros. MIRACLE IN THE RAIN Jane Wyman, Van Johnson with Peggie Castle, Fred Clark, Eileen Heckart, Josephine Hutch inson. Her friends . . . her moth er . . , everybody said “No” . . . but she said “My phone number is REgent 9-9602.” The pickup date with the soldier—everybody was against it—but her heart . . . a star-lit story, tender and stun ning—and quite, quite unforget table! Adults 50c; children 12c; matinee Sun. 2:30. All children unices hi arms must have tickets 0 o o O CP O o O o 0 o District 168 Pupils Visit Mrs. Alfred Seger, teacher in Holt county ru- Atkinson. Front row — Daniel Ziska, Richard ral school district 168, and pupils on Wednesday, Weichman, Marcia Ziska and Lee Ann Kaup, May 9, visited The Frontier and other points of back row—Rita Murphy, Alfred Ziska, Marilyn inteiest in O’Neill. District 168 is located west of Ziska. Mrs Seger and Barbara Ziska The Fron tier Photo. Extension Tour Trip Discussed— LYNCH—Mrs. Don Allen and Mrs. Albert Kalkowski entertain ed the members of the Excello extension club at the Allen home Monday evening. Mrs. Leland Moody conducted the business meeting and Mrs. George Mulhair gave the secre tary and treasurer reports. The extension club tour was j discussed. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS WD—C D Bertolet to Ray V Carlisle & wf 3-12-56 $13,500 East 52 ft lots 11 & 12 and all lot 13 Blk 10- Atkinson WD—Lester J Derickson to Os car D Boettcher or Selma F Boettcher 5-9-56 $11,200- NV 14-30-14 WD — Gail Boies to Stanley Sojka 5-8-56 $1- Lots 5 & 6 Blk 10- Kimball & Blairs Add- Ew ing WD—Norbert H Uhl to Luella Parker & husband 4-17-56 $500 Lot 6 Blk A- Goldens Subdivi sion- O’Neill WD—Amelia Schrader to Her man J Schrader 5-14-38 $1- Lots 2 & 3 Blk 17- Bitney’s Add- At kinson WD—Gene Hoover to Alice M Hill 5-11-56 $19,000- Part of NE hiNWVi Sec 32- Twp 30 Range 14- now occupied by Bous ka Motel- Atkinson WD — Gordon D Harley to Louis C & Ruth Harley 5-9-56 $1- Lot 5 Big G- Adams Home site Add- Chambers _ i South Side Club Soon 25-Years-Old EMMET—The South Side club met with Mrs. Henry Patterson Tuesday, May 8, Ten members and seven guests were present, i The club will celebrate its 25th anniversary during the first part of June. Other Emmet News The WSCS will meet with Mrs. Kenneth Ruggless of Clearwater Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Foreman and boys of Battle Creek were i Sunday afternoon guests at the1 Frank Foreman home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winkler and Mary Alice went to North Platte. They returned Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. South of Inman were Sunday guests at the John Conard home. Mrs. William Newton and Mrs. Dean Perry and children called on Mrs. Dale Perry and her mother, Mrs. Hopkins, of O'Neill Wednesday, May 9. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perry were super guests of the Dean Perry family Friday. Miss Beverly Perry celebrated her fourth birthday anniversary Monday. Miss Helen Martens and Miss Lucille Mitchell were overnight guests of the Wayne Bates family Monday, May 7. Mrs. William Newton visited the Dean Perry family Saturday. The -Howard Newton family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Newton. Miss Mary Lou Conard of Om aha spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Con ard. Bob Kramer was a guest of the Paul Newton family Sunday. The pupils of district 20 pre sented a patrons’ day and moth ers’ day program <>n Wednesday, morning, May 9. They made gifts for the mothers and a lunch was served. The teacher. Miss Helen Mar tens, and pupils of district 20 went on a field trip to O’Neill Tuesday, May 8. Among places visited were the police station, hatchery, bakery, The Frontier, pop factory, St. Anthony’s, the new school building, telephone office and cleaning establish ments. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kloppen borg and Mr. and Mrs. F.d Way man were dinner guests of Mr. DR. DONALD E. DAVID OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Phone 2101, Spencer, Nebr. I and Mrs Norman Wavinan and ' girls Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. South of Inman and Mrs. P. W. McGinnis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Conard and Mary Ixm at. the M&M in O’Neill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pottgratz celebrated their 25th wedding an j niversary last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Conard will U IVUieii ihv •* niversarv this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grothe will celebrate their 25th wedding an niversary this week Miss Rose Mary Babl spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs, Joe Babl Rose Mai> is employed in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cole, Mi and Mrs. Arthur Humpal and Jim Humpal were mother's day dm 1 ner guests of the Robert Cole family. Mrs G Owen Cole. Mis I-.rrv Schaffer, Mrs. John Baker and Mrs. Robert Cole drove to Lan coln on Friday. Jack and Pat Cole spent Friday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Arthur Humpal. Mr and Mrs. Dean lYrry vis ited Mrs. Alex McConnell at the Walter Puckett home Saturday. Navy Promotion Follows Exam— SPENCER— The navy depart ment announced the promotion April 16 of Howard R. Friedrich, son of Mr and Mrs. P. O. Fried rich of Spencer, to electronics technician second class, I'SN. while serving aboard the Pacific fleet destroyer USS Uhlmann The promotion followed jmc 1 eessful completion of a navy-wide petty officer examination ccti I ducted m February. Edw. M. Gleeson DENTIST 2d Floor Qilligan Rexall Bldg. Ph. 240 - Box 149 - Hrs 8 30-5 John R. Gallagher Attorney-at-Law First Nat’l Bank Bldg. O’NEILL PHONE 11 # ^_____ Stock Car Racing — Norfolk KING’S SPEEDWAY ’’The Midwest’s Finest Speedway’’ Will Open Sunday, IVlay 20 Gates Open 6:30 P M. — Races at 8 P.M. Adults—$1 tax paid — Under 12—50e _________y ..DANCE.. AT O’NEILL J ! AMERICAN LEGION AUDITORIUM j AND BALLROOM j THE JOLLY COPPERSMITHS i ORCHESTRA i - I Saturday, May 20th Adm.: Adults—$1; Students—50c 1_ Drive with care ... everywhere! 4 “One-Fifty” 2-door Sedan—with beautiful Body by Fisher! “Two-Ten'’ 2-door Sedan—one of 20 frisky new Chevrolet! OT P IFO tMERS with heart-warming prices! 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