Prairieland Talk » The Silver Tongue By ROMAINE SAUNDERS, 4110 South 5Lst St., Lincoln 6, Nebr. O'Neill has been ihe scene of political contests that have brought some of the nation s notables here to tell us how to vote. Now nothing doing and no |x)liticai spellbinders just rodeos and other sports. It was a weekend day more than fifty years ago. The home of A. F. Mullen on north First street just off of Douglas W'as decorated with flags in respect to an honored guest, the not able, William Jennings Bryan, had come to town to wag his silver tongue in oratory as only Bryan could and point out to his hearers as he stood on a platform at Fourth and Douglas streets our duties as citizens. Another national notable to come to O’Neill to stand in the upper room of the old court house and preach Democratic party doc trine was J Sterling Morton, at one time a member of the president's cabinet, and the Nebraska pat riot who gave us Arbor Lodge and Arbor Day—now about forgotten. And then the most noted one of all, Theodore Roosevelt, the South Dakota rancher and cowboy, the Rough Rider who licked the Span ish army down in Cuba, who served as president of the U. S. and wound up a great career as a Bull Moose. The Northwestern train on which Roosevelt was heading east stopped long enough to let the noted passenger come out and make us a speech. “Teddy" was more of a doer than a platform speaker, but his brief visit and cordial greeting of the O'Neill crowd was well received. Even Mike Harrington joined in the cheers. * * ♦ About a foot of snow in Colorado, 140-mile-an hour winds in some southern states, 70 degrees be low zero at the South Pole, the sun glows in golden glory this calm last day of September on prairie land * * * Roosters crow and morning dawns, then noon and soon comes night. Short bright autumn days and wild ducks take to flight. Ijong nights for slum ber and rest as time lays in our lap its very best. Asleep and at rest all night long, then roll out and face life's duties brave and strong! • * * The poet writes of the face upon the floor. I see a face, noi on a floor, but in front of me. A face upon which the cares and struggles of life had left their wrinkles, but a face touched with a smile of memories of joys here and there along the way, and a face ligh ed with the glow of life beyond this vale of tears. Tlvd face was the face of my pioneer prairieland mother. After a vacation trip by air to Florida she is back at her desk at work again where T have oc casion to go from time to time. Much of office desk work u» done today by the ladies, maybe because they can do a better job of it. This lady at whose desk I stood for a brief time today, is herself, a wife and mother, a native of Florida where she went to visit her aged mother. Daughter and son you can go where mother or father sits alone facing life's sunset. This lady office worker of whom I write was happy to be back in her Nebraska home. It was wet and stormy in sunny Florida. * * * Two swift moving cars carrying human freight arrived at a Hall county road intersection at one and the same time. A wife and mother and her young son lay today under the sod in the abode of the dead, husband and father injured and grief stricken. Death along the road lays a silent hand upon a loved one. We see the headlines in the new’s, take a fleeting glance down the column of the tra gic tale, turn to other news stories unmindful of the throbbing heartstrings of those who mourn. • • • The mail carrier leaves us a paper and an en velope with something enclosed. Picking up the paper we look over the news stories, at last pick up the envelope, open it and take out a slip of paper, the first that catches our eye printed on that slip of paper is, pay to the order of—well, here’s a check, the most important thing in the mail that day. Then a trip up town to clutch in eager hands the filthy lucre that check gives you! Morning, ncing with the company for some fifteen years. This group of five Western Electric men pile into one car and drive the 50 miles each morning and are back at their homer, >n Lincoln by 5 o’clock in the evening. Carrying on modern industry requires travel. Traveling out of Denver going west some time ago we met many 50 and 60 miles out headed for Den ver to carry on their day's work and business. * * * On a recent Sunday religious census takers covered most of Lincoln, and reported contacting 19,978 Protestant households, 3,397 Catholics, 307 Jewish, 350 others and 889 had no church prefer ence Editorial Atkinson Water Table Drop? ; The time is coming for a major change in the regulations governing the use of ground water for irrigation projects in Nebraska. For several years now professors at the Uni versity of Nebraska College of Law have reminded their students that they must keep abreast of re cent developments that are sure to make major changes in the way the farmer is allowed to use his wells for irrigation. The Conservation and Survey Division of the University is ulso winding up their long project of mapping underground water in the state. Of course, the day may never come when all we will have to do is to look at a map and determine whether or not water can be pumped economically, but a good indication of the general water table system in the state will be available. The Frontier believes that a sound set of regu lations governing the use of underground water is an absolute necessity. We have heard reports that the water has dropped south of the giant irrigation projects near Atkinson Of course, Atkinson resi dents with wells of their own tin the town and near it) would be quick to notice any change in their systems. Just how many of these reports and we have heard this quite informally are true, we do not know. However, it stands to reason that with the pre cipitation deficiency during the first 2 months of 1959 (added to the deficiency in the fall and winter of the previous year) some shortage of subsoil y moisture was experienced. This lias made it difficult for non-irrigated crops in some parts of the state to carry through the hot months of August anil resulted in a higher rate of pumping. Here's the real rub according to £. C. Reed, director of the Conservation and Survey Division: "Although there has been some recovery in groundwater levels during the last few years, this rise has not been enough to give us assurance that we will not have difficulty in some areas if we are faced with a prolonged dry period again," he said. We will bet the farmer and rancher in Holt and surrounding counties understand that state ment. It sounds almost as though Mr. Reed has spent some time here in the county. Just when and from where regulations governing the use of ground water will come, it is too early to tell. An angry farmer might start it off. A leg islator could start the ball rolling just as easily. But it’s coming. The day is near at hand when the laws will be upon us. YY'e think it's high time. What You Preach Last week, Jerry Petsche, editor of The Fron tier, was apprehended on highway 275 between Ewing and O'Neill lor speeding by officer Robert Gude. It is discouraging to note that he was in a hurry to get home from a Ewing football game—it's the kind of carelessness that can cause death. But it is particularly discouraging to note that the editorial page sometimes includes traffic safety warnings. Practice what you preach. Mr. Petsche! No Representation (From Ainsworth Star-Journal We see that our friends in the Mid-State recla mation district are getting a taste of Donnie Mc Ginley's “sure I'm for you. I’m just not voting that way” techniques. He has now put his arm around their shoulder, sjioken of his "guarded optimism,” and said that he didn't believe the Mid-State irrigation bill should be taken to the floor of Congress now and should in stead wait until the members of Congress are in an atmosphere more favorable to reclamation projects. Now we ask—where is he going to place the blame for the "unfavorable” attitude toward recla mation projects? It seems that we recall that he was the thirty pieces of gold fellow who had "per sonal misgivings” about the project in his district— the most feasible irrigation project in the Missouri river basin—the Ainsworth Project, and had it tem porarily blocked by his failure to support it, despite the fact that his poll proved that the majority of the people involved wanted the project, and despite the fact that he had previously stated that the poll results would determine the course he would follow. The Mid-State people may remember those "guarded optimism" words as they come to realize that the fourth Congressional district has no “re presentative” in the House of Representatives. Don t Understand There is a little 2-ycar old girl here in O'Neill that doesn't have her puppy any more. Someone ran over the dog and it was necessary to shoot it. The driver didn't bother to stop. Note to unknown driver: Little girls about that age form about the same attachment to a dog as they do other little children their age. Little chil dren her age don’t understand your sort. Neither do we. Congratulations The Frontier sends its congratulations to Mon signor Timothy O'Sullivan. St. Patrick's pastor. He has devoted himself to the spiritual needs of thousands of persons in the O’Neill area. The decision of Pope John XXIII doesn't sur prise us a bit. A look at his record tsee page 1) and his past history convinces you quickly. JAMES CHAMPION, Co-Publisher JE*RRY PETSCHE, Editor Terms of Subscription: In Nebraska, $2.50 per year; elsewhere in the United States, $3 per year; rates abroad provided upon request. All subscrip tions payable in advance. Entered at the postoffice 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 Asso ciation, National Editorial Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. II a Frontiers Ago 50 YEARS AliO On > of the cold-blooded and my j sterious atti mpts at murder that that are becoming all too numer ous was made near Emmet on October 11, 1909 Mrs. Kane, wid ow of the late Dennis Kane, was shot by some person from the out side just as she had arisen from the supper table at her home. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Harry Splndler de parted for Ca well, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, where they go to ! make their home. . . . Pittsburg ! and Detroit played in the 1909 I World Series.Forest Smith living southeast of Inman, met a sad accident when he had gone out in the pasture to catch one of Ins horses intending to ride back when the horse slipped and fell, breaking Mr. Smith’s leg in two places.Thomas Davis of Star, who held a sale of his per sonal property about two weeks ago, was in the city making ar rangements to move to southern Missouri where he has purchased land.Dan D. Harrington and sister Mrs. J. D. Kelly were in Humphrey the first of the week attending the marriage of their sister, Miss Anna Harrington, who was married to a young dentist of Elgin . . . .Death: Jerry Kelly, who resided northeast of O’Neill. . .Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Clark and children left for a two week s visit with relatives at Creston and Ar lington, Nebr. 20 YEARS AGO Charles Sholes, a resident of In man for the past four or five years, hung himself October 11. 1939 in a tool shed on his place adjoining Inman.John I. Quig was tl e recipk nt of the first of week of nice engraved certific ate from Father Flanagan s Boy s homo in Omaha. . Col. C. C. Sin ger, Sedro wooley, Wash, a former resident in this city for 50 years, arrived in the city and planned to visit a couple weeks. . Miss Julia Cron'n of Cheyenne, Wyo. came here to spend a week visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs D. J. Cronin.Charlie Yarnall has sjient the past week in Stuart where he has been in voicing the stock of the Harry Cowles store which was declared bankrupt a short time ago. . ... A chapter of the Eastern Star lod ge was recently formed here with twenty-three members being for mally transferred from other chapters to the O’Neill lodge . • • Superintendent and Mrs. C. Grill entertained the teachers and their wives of the O Neill public school at a get-acquainted party at their home.Wayne Mat schullat, second son of Mr. and Mrs Otto Matschullat of Pago, who is a student of the University of Nebraska, has been elected by the students of the fre hmnn class as their class president and leader in all of the activities of the class for the coming year.Group number two of the Presbyterian Guild sponsored a social after noon at the home of Mrs. J. A. Brown. 10 YEARS AGO The ON 11 region bore the hr unt of a combination wind-rain electrical storm sweeping out of the Northwest, and since the embattl , d citizens have been occupied with cleanup chores.A new 2,000 kw waterwheel was being install ed at the Spencer hydro-electric power plant on the Niobrara river North of O'Neill.Married; Miss Lois Charleen Harmon ona Alvin R. Vorce; Miss Madeline Mary McDermott and Leland Lie!) of Page; Miss Lois Heiss, Page and Richard Asher of Pago; Miss Delores A. DeBolt of O'Neill and Richard E. Farrier of Chambers .Fifty persons have signed for membership in the Parent Teachers’ association.Pro perty owners in Atkinson whose lots adjoin either of Atkinson’s two. principal streets which were sur facced in the operation ending two weeks ago, will pay 30 cents per running foot to finance the project .The Jack and Jill corner this week introduced Linda Lou Hynes, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hynes, O’ Neill and Richard Allen Hill, three-year-old, son of Mr. and Mrs Bennie Hill of O'Neill.Robert G Ciinkscales, 40. a mortician joined the staff at Bilglin Brothers funeral home here.Death: John Carr, 45 year old Atkinson farmer rancher; Daniel D. Itnr i rington, 73, former O’Neill bus 1 inessman at his home in Wisner, Mrs. Della C. Rutherford, 83, Page. FIVE YEARS AGO St. Peter’s Catholic church in Ewing was re-decorated and open iiouse was" planned for October 17. .Julius D. Cronin, O’Neill, re tired as president of the Nebraska Bar Association.Bruce, 14 month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Wettlaufer, Page, escaped drowning when he was found float ing in a stock tank at his farm home north of Page.Several of the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Rose Harding cam>' in and suprised her with a birthday din ner in honor of her 79th birthday. .A cross was erected on the west end of Maxcy Memorial chu rch addition in Inman. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sisson of Del oit celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on October 15. ... . James \V. Rooney. O’Neill, was elected to the executive committee for the Niobrara Ba: in Develop ’.lent association at the annual met ling which was hold in O'Neil!. .Deaths: Patrick C. Suli’ van, 72, retired O'Neill farmer: Clyde O. Johnson, Rl, Holt count;, farmer; Leonard Heiss, 78. Pngi , Charles Edward Grim, 80, who held the distinction of being the firs’ white child !>rn in the Or chn. I li l dity: Thomas Donlin, 85. a retired Holt rancher; Mrs. Josie Crumly, 82, Page. Try the Frontier Want Ads. For quick results phone 788 -.fes- ^aarx-AA,. -s - J ,WI 1 111 " 1 Given the right conditions and a proper green thumb, you can grow tomatoes like these in Holt county. Henry Phelps brought It in to the newspaper office last week. It weighs 1 >4 lbs. and measures atiout 4 inches across.—The Frontier photo and engraving Riverside News By Mrs. Lionel Gunter Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller and Ellen were in Chambers and Ne ligh Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rntke of Li man spent the week at the Z. I!. Fry home. Otto Retke and Rich ard Woslager were working on the barn. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hill and family visited Thursday evening at the Alfred Napier home. Mrs. Lynn Fry and Mrs. Harold Rodgers, the teacher, took the school children of the Riverside district to Clearwater Wednesday afternoon for ear and ey. *exanvn ation. Mrs. Duane Jensen, Jerry and Janice of Newman CLove visited Thursday afternoon and were supper guests at the Z. H. Fry home. The William Lofquest family r*e dinner Sunday at the Ia?o Miller | home. Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hoke called Friday evening at the L. A. Hobbs home. Robert Montgomery of Ncligh plans to spend a few days the fore i part of the week with her grand-' parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Montgomery. The Archie Johnston family were guests Friday evening at the Leo Miller home after the football game. Mr and Mrs. Grant Mott attend- j ed her brother’s sale at Newport on Monday, October 12th. Mrs. Du.: Brunner returned to he- home in Norfolk on Thursday after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pollock were Neligh visitors Friday. They also called on Eugene Fields in the Neligh hospital. Mary Lou and Gary Wettau ffer of O'Neill and the Willie Shra der and Archie Johnston famil i s were supper guests. Last •Sun day at the Willie Shrader home. Mr. and Mrs Howard Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller and Danny were dinner guests Wednes day at the Leo Miller home. The men wore helping Leo with ce WOT*k. The John Miller family were guests October 4 evening at the Charles Rotherham home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cople, Mary Lou and David of Norfolk visited Saturday afternoon at the Howard Miller home. Mr. and Mrs Harold Bennett I Sunday to the Wilbur Bennetts to and baby of Fort Robinson came get their two children, Barbara and Robert, who spent the past ten days with their grandparent; while Harold and Shirley were getting settled in their new home. The John Napier family vi*. ed S lturday evening at the led Cu - ay home in O'Neill. They also vailed on Mrs. Jerry Cuddy and new baby in the O'Neill hospital Mr and Mrs. Bob Hobbs ate vis iting at the Dewitt Hoke home T! Hobbs and Hokes attended the Football game in Battlecreek Mo t day evening. October j. Charlene Miller w.i. a supp t guest at Shirley Funk Saturday. Mrs George Montgomery art ! Mrs. Grant Mott helped paint ai the John Miller home October o. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fink visited Friday evening at the Dave Pol lock home and help Dave celebr ate his birthday anniversary. The Lynn Fry family were vis itors in Grand Island on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hoke eal led on Mr. and Mrs. Z H. Fry Sunday afternoon, October 4th. Paul Gunter and S. S. Schlot man were Omaha and Council Bluffs visitors Saturday, October 3. Tuesday, October 6 Mrs. John Napier, Tommy and Ann were dinner guests at the Jerry Cud dy home in O'Neill. The Jolly Workers Cluh met Fri day afternoon October 9th with Bessie Napier, Luclla Bennett and Belva Shrader were co-hostesses. The ladies emboridened tea towels for the hostess. 21 ladies answered roll call, during the business meet ing, they voted to have an exch ange of gifts at the December meeting. Gifts not to cost over a dollar. They divided the group and half of them will serve lunch in November and the rest in Dec ember. The club members had a pantry shower for Mr. and Mrs. Russel Napier who were married the latter part of August and are living now in Sterling Kansas. Bes sie Napier opened the gilts and Florence Hoke wrote gifts in a hook. Alice Shrader. Lola Shrader, Edna Johnston, Margaret Fry, Bessie Napier anil Flora Young received gifts from their mystery pals. We will meet w.th Edna Rot herham in November. Rock Falls News By .Mrs. Floyd Johnson Last Week's News I hope you'ie an enjoying this h i i .1 autumn weather. Our weatherman predicts it will be lived (hop he* mist tkefl) We -e sure all the t u u tuns were thankful for the cry nice days, Saturday and Sunday in u . i n to i tjt y tints * out door per formances. An 1 life* goes on everyone busy with their own duties, schol, home and other wise. Regardless of season or weather conditions there's always work to be done, and the e piles of leaves and tree branches on the lawn remind your reporter of an outdoor chore to be done before another nightfall. Weekend guests of the Lou Bro wn family were fr in Fair ’.x, S. I)., Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wol c and children, Je sie and Jack, a! 1 Mr. and Mrs. Warren M Ivin, Shelley and Monte of Reliance, S D. Mr. Wolfe won the championship bull riding, Mr. Melvin took part in the bull riding and Mrs. Melvin in the ladies barrel race. Mrs. Kathryn Yantzi and Pat Gallagher were supper guests at the Blake Benson home on Oet. 1. Mrs. Lloyd Gallagher returned on Saturday evening from Roches ter where she had tieon a few days for a check up. The reports were favorable. Mr G Tr.nho, accom panied her on the t p. Afternoon visitors at the James Curran home on F d v wore Mrs. Albert Stems, Mrs Elmer Slay naltqr and baby tnd Mrs, I ton Sterns an 1 children. 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