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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1961)
THE FRONTIER, O’Nrtll, Xrhnu**, Thur>«Uy, Drrftnbrr 2*. IMI Prairieland Talk "From Lumberman to Banker" Hy ROMAINE SAUNDERS. 4110 South 51«t St., Lincoln 6. Ncbr. Ed F. Gallagher came to O'Neill from a v Hit hern Wisconsin-Northern Illinois community, started the Galena Utmtar Company with Tom Birmingham an associate, their place of business lieing on what is now North Third street a block north of the K. C. hall and across the street to the west, where now stands a modem residence. The lum ber yard was moved down near the railroad, later moved to Fourth and Everett streets and passed into other liands Mr. Gallagher disposed of his lum ber business and became a banker, heading up the First National Hank and placed his Rotnatoe di sk and chair by a south win- Maunder* dow where lie could keep an eye on the street doings us he served as Mayor of O’Neill and had the rough necks stowed away. His capable son Edward Mann Gallagher now heads the tanking business formerly his father’s. He gets the name Mann from his charming mother who was one of the Mann family, her brother John the town’s leading merchant, and her brother Joe the last of the family to run things at the Galena Lumber Yard, after the passing of Mrs. Gallagher’s brother-in-law, Clyde King, who in the early 18tX)’s was the brillant editor and writer of The Frontier. Edward Mann Gallagher, through whom the family name survives, knows how to manage Hie hanking business, and how to give Prairieland Talker a smile, a cheering word and cordial hand clasp when I get up to O’Neill. * • • Friends their memory my treasured heritage, in western states, in eastern states, in southern states, those who had once been part of the O’Neill community and friends still here, many remembered Ibis superannuated hasbeen with birthday and Christmas cheering greetings for which I thank (hem hut do not write it to them only through Prairieland Talk And my young friend Trudy out there in Hie Eagle creek country remembers me again with a cheering note that touches the heart. Now we launch forth on another New Year and may the days and months ahead bring you all peace and happiness is my wish and my praper. * * * Cold winter days came earlier than usual, which may indicate a sixin coming January thaw. I look out of my window this morning and there it lays the blanket of snow, just 10 talow and in here the furnace pours forth the welcome warmth. And we recall again that "April showers will bring May flowers.” * * * Take out a feed for the birds when you go out after your herds. And a tx>ne with a hit of meat for the coyotes to eat. So creatures out on Prairie land live through the winter from your generous hand. Mountains, valleys, wide open spaces in Colo rado But one spot only for a railroad train and loaded bus to meet, and thus a score or more of human lives crushed exit. Travel- the highway to life’s stopping place. Could not that bus driver hear or see an oncoming train? Bus drivers here in Nebraska bring their bus to a stop at railroad cross ings and look each way for an oncoming train; none in sight and the loaded bus crosses the railroad safely. * • • All is quiet and orderly at our State House now headed up by Governor Morrison, a well behaved unassuming Prairie land gentleman, one of the best to serve as chief executive. Governor Boyd gave us Boyd county and before him Governor Saunders gave the state a county bearing his name. Governor Charles Bryan made use of that letter I so much his office had to be equipped with new typewriters. One governor gave up politics to go into cattle ranching in Cherry’ county, but was interested in education and handed the University a lot of money to promote the study of history. Governor Val Peter son became a foreign diplomat, and one governor appointed Prairieland Talker to serve on the State Library Commission at the recommendation of my good friend J. D. Cronin, but this cold winter morn ing as I put on my goixi flannel shirt Talker is just another “has been.” * * * Telephone! Put it to your ear and mouth. Here it comes, the voice of a dear one a thousand miles away. I did it yesterday and from the home of my son Glenn in Dayton, Ohio, came his cheering Hel lo! A brief visit via long distance and then the charming voice of lovely Florence came over the air. How dc we do it today, talk with one so far away as if standing right by your side. That was my choicest Christmas gift. Glenn and Florence who helped Dad keep things going 30 years ago at The Frontier print shop are now at the same game in that Ohio city, where a one time editor of The Frontier, Clyde King, came from. * * * They are doing it down in Kansas, enforcing the "blue laws.” If you want to get in on it and sit quietly all day Sunday and suck your thumb go down across our state line. But the story comes from a distant land that a certain one was frequently arrested for his religious activities. Then his per secutors were warned by the jail keepers not to bring that chap to jail again because he had con verted all around the jail to his God. * * • Many real estate ond insurance workers have come and gone in O'Neill. Two remain through the years. R. H. Parker is still parked in his office on South F'ourth street and is still at it after some 60 years. And P. C. Donohoe is still at it in his office on North Fourth street. Keep at it Old Timers and Flappy New Year to you both. Editorial Christmas... A Time For Giving It's a pity we can't enjoy Christmas without worrying about neglecting the true meaning of the season. Everything you read or hear concerning the subject tells a sad story- of how Christmas has be come too commercialized, how it no longer repre sents the birth of Christ. We don't believe that it true. Parents are not fools. They don't overlook the fundamental teaching of religion in their homes at Christmas time simply because they delight their children’s hearts with tales of Santa Claus and the fascinating picture of his reindeer and toy helpers. Instead the children are brought up with the belief that Christmas is the time of giving and isn’t that basis of religion—give your love, your heart, your help, your respect, your sympathy? Children are on the receiving end but even then they, too, have placed some little gift under the tree for members of the family and as they- be come older they, in turn, gladden the lives of their families by giving gifts. Too commercialized? Why? You don't see people downtown at Christmas time buying for themselves. It’s always for someone else. It's the one time of the y-ear when their minds are filled with what they can do or give that will make some one else happy. The rest of the year, with the ex ception of some of the "commercialized” holidays, such as Valentine Day. Father’s Day. Mother's Day or birthdays, a person buys strictly for himself or home essentials. If there were any homes this Christmas that didn't have a thankful family, or if someone failed to bow their heads in prayer to thank and praise God for this wonderful day, it was because they didn't really give. We don’t mean a gift in terms of merchandise. We mean they failed to give them seves in some little way—maybe a word or two for a lonley person or a listening ear to someone in trouble or one small kind act. There is nothing in this world that makes a per son fell better than giving. Because most people have done just that at Christmas they feel good and what better way to start the New Year than with such a spirit. No, Christmas doesn't fail in these modern times. It’s the remainder of the year when life becomes too commercialized and when families forget religion. It takes catastrophy. death and mis fortune then to make one realize how short life really is and only then do people once again rally and give of themselves, time, sympathy, love or financial aid. If only Christmas could remain in our hearts a long, long time. Frontiers Ago » YEARS AGO Floyd Wolfe was in from the Dorsey neighborhood last Wednes day to make final proof upon a quarter section of Holt county land. . .John Mullen, Ed Galla gher and Hugh Birmingham, who are attending the State Univer sity, came home the latter part of the week to spend Christmas va cation. . .Bob Hanley, who has been one of the star members of the Creighton football team the past two seasons, came op from Omaha to spend Christmas holi day here at the home of his mother east of town. . .On Christ mas morning at the beautiful home of the brides’ parents, Mr and Mrs. 0. 0. Snyder, occured the wedding of their daughter, Mabel May, to George R Morri son of Mamtau, Colo. 25 YEARS AGO Large loads of hay are mov ing out of Holt county about every day. . .Robert Gray died at his home in Page Tuesday morning at age of 89 years. . Old iron that has accumulated for years on all farms has become valuable again and trucks are combing the country gathering up discard ed wheels and castings for ship ping east. . .Mmes. Ben Grady, H. J. Hammond, P. C. Donohoe and Ira Moss entertained 48 ladies at bridge at the Golden Hotel Tuesday evening. . .J, P. Mann entertained a group of men at his home Tuesday evening at a 7 o’clock dinner anti cards until 12. . .County pension warrants are available this week at the clerk’s office. . Bruce Rummel has been transferred to Crooks ton, Minn, with the Inter-state Power company. 10 YEARS AGO Interior decorators Saturday completed a $5,800 project at St. Patrick’s Catholic church; life size murals are freehand work of Wolfgang Wittich, a native of Germany. . .Mrs. Elias L. Clark died December 23 at her home, survived by 86 descendants. . . Dr. Nadine Coyne, Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Coyne, is third member of family to have European tour . . .Corporal Thomas Troshynski,! son of Mr. and Mrs. August Tro shynski, Atkinson, is killed De cember 19 when he bailed out of a burning plane in Texas. . .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clyde celebrate 45th wedding anniversary Decem ber 24. 5 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. John Kenny At kinson, celebrate their 56th wed ding anniversary December 24 with a quiet observance at their residence; Hjive spent a half century in Holt county. . .The postoffice department has order ed the offices at Star and Dor sey, both in Northwestern Holt county, to be closed effective February 8. . .James Batenhorst, 28, Stuart farmer is fatally hurt when run over by underslung. . . Arthur Givens, Stuart, is Holt county chairman for polio drive. . .Harry White will retire after 72 years on ranch. . .Miss Hazel Marie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, Dorsey, and Bruce T. McElhaney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted McElhaney, O’ Neill, exchange vows December 23. When you take possession of a Cadillac you have acquired the quality standard by which all cars are judged. You need only examine Cadillac’s flawless interiors for an example of the quality that prevails throughout the “car of cars.” For the same fine crafts manship you can see also extends to engineering and manufacturing skills you can't see . . . but which you will discover in your first few miles behind the wheel. See and drive a Cadillac at your authorized dealer's scon. It will provide you a revelation in motor car quality. ss - - ■ uw-rrri-rrrn rrrrrrrrrrr,i n rn i i nni——m — ... -... ' -• "• .. ii waKwmmmte*. --mm.... > VISIT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER VAN VLECK MOTORS, INC. W. NORTH riH HTH ST.. O'NEIIJ The Long Age At Chambers SO YEARS AGO Christmas Day the three-year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Good of Martha, died at her home . The dance last Mon day evening was a splendid af fair, there was a large attendance and everyone was well pleased with the manner in which the Chambers dance orchestra con diets their social gatherings. . . The annual masquerade skate will be held at the Band hall Sat urday evening and suitable pre sents will be awarded for the best lady and gentleman coe tumes. . .1. Baldwin is taking an inventory of his stock, and will retire from the mercantile busi ness January 1; Messrs. John Bogart and Ray Linehart are his successors. VL'ilK iflJI Norman Medcalf, while help ing grind feed at Dan Perkins Tuesday afternoon got his hand into the cogs, badly crushing and mangling that member. . Mr and Mrs. Bert Farewell and Ra inon took six o'clock dinner with tier mother, Mrs. Rebecca Bar sell Saturday evening and enjoy ed listening to her new radio. . . Mrs. J. C. Baker was hostess to members of the Hi-Lo Bridge club at her home Thursday evening. . The Chambers high school bas ketball team was defeated Friday 31-10 by the Stuart players on the Stuart court. . Peter C. Kuts cher died Christmas eve; he em igrated to Holt county in a cov ered wagon and homesteaded just south of Chambers. Celia News Mrs. Merrill Anderson The Celia Homemakers held a Christmas party Tuesday. Dec. 19, at the home of Mrs. Connie Frickel with 15 members attend ing. Mrs. Robert Hendricks was co-hostess. Roll call was answer ed with the group reading the Christmas Story. Mrs. Berl Beck read the "Miracle at Christmas " A skit was presented by Mrs Ro bert Hendricks and Mr* Han* Laurutsen. directed by Mrs Mark Hendrick* A shut-in was rhoaen Club will meet in January at the home of Mrs. Helm Heck in Atkinson Mrs Milton Mr Kathnic will he co-hostess New officers will take over their duties Mrs Robert Hendricks is the new president. The young people of the Wesleyan Methodist church gave a Christmas program Wednesday evening. Bruce Hoffman, Reece, Kan arrived Thursday to spend the Christmas holiday at the Leonard Chaffin home. Tie Rev. and Mrs. E Warn and sons left Sunday afternoon for Rapid City, S. D., to spend the Oiristmas holiday with Mrs Plain's mother. Mrs John Wes sel. Phyllis Lewis and Mr anti Mrs. Robert Hendricks and family left Friday to spend the holidays with relatives in Kansas. Miss lewis will visit her parents at Long ford and the Hendricks family will visit Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ernst, Mr. and Mrs leon Hend ricks and Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst Charles Chuffin attended initia tion of the freshman mcmliers of the FFA of the Atkinson unit. Charles, who is vice president, was one of the speakers for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meyer jr., and Dickie spent the Christ mas weekend at the home of Mrs. Meyer's parents. Mr. and Mrs Frank Novak at Pender. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Poynts are taking care of chores for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks and fami ly while they are vacationing in Kansas. Mrs. Poynts spent Satur day at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Mark Hendricks. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. Poynts and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Klinger were sup|*>r guests Thurs day evening at the Roiiert Hend ricks home. Mrs Emil Colfack and pupils had a Chirstmas program at school Thursday afternoon. Guests attending were the Rev. and Mrs. Elmore Blain and sons, and Mrs. Richard Klinger. Sunday dinner guests at the Jim Dobias home were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dobias and fami ly, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Dobias, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Deermer and Karla and Mr. and Mrs Joe Dobias and family, Pa pi 11 ion. Guests Chirstmas Day at the Laurel, Nebraska Farm Sale As I have decided to quit farming, I will sell the following de scribed personal property to the highest bidder at public auction at the farm located . . , from Wayne: 10 miles north and l'/a miles west . . . from Concord: 3 miles west . . . from laurel: 3 miles east on Hiway 15, l'/i south and Vi west . . .ON FRIDAY, JAN. 5 Kale Ktarts at 11:30 a.m. Lunch on ground 78 Head of Livestock 78 Good Line of Farm Machinery Feed and Grain Miscellaneous Items Some Buildings Poultry and Equipment Some Household Goods TERMK: CASH. No property removed until settled for. VERNEAL PETERSON, Owner Oscar Koester and Ivan Nixon, Auctioneers Security National Bank, Laurel, Clerk home of Mr and Mr* Herman Meyer *r.. were the Rev anti Mrs Ivan Meyer and family and Heverfy Meyer, Wavne, Mr ami Mrs Raymond DohUs and fa ml ly and Kenneth Meyer. Ntath Platte and Mr and Mr* Harry Neiman. Linda. Loralne oml Jimmy. Wakefield Supper guests Saturday at the Merrill Anderson home were Mr and Mrs Clair Anderson. Long Pine, and Mr ami Mr* Merlyn Anderson I)ehra and Nancy. O' Neill Mr ami Mr* George Wool strum. Kearney. ami Paul Adam*. Vermillion. 8 I>., spent the Christmas holiday at the David Adams home Mr and Mrs Walter Millar, Omaha, s|>ent the Christmas weekend at the David Hahn home. ""The EDITOR" It’s a sure sign you're show ing your age when "Wine, wo men and song " turn to “ Metra cal, the same old gal and Sing Along with Mitch". BJR Does unyone still have a pic lure of Uncle Sam? We mean one of those stern, lean looking pictures that depict him as being a leader and protector tif our country. When Uncle Sam used to lean out of the recruiting posters and beckon to the nation's young men we knew instinctively that this was a picture of a man who was going to have a winning team. Here was a man who would have his team playing on the opIKxient's side of the field and come hell or high water would not stop short of the goal line Uncle Sam's latest pictures show thut he is rapidly becoming a senile old gent who has mellow ed greatly during the last hectic years. His motto has changed from “54-40 or fight" to "54 40 <>r aa ck>m to it aa we can get ** lt‘a no longer "thin'l fire until y«*» me the white* vt their eye#.'* — lt » mm "<kmt lire until we negotiate “ Cartoonist* have reduced Unci* Sara to a doddering old gent, ov erburdened wtlb worries and grown paunchy and punchy Ttiey have taken away the big stick and replaced tt with a big sack lull of dollars with which to tiuy friendship from his enemies Smoky The Bear now mat ilia more patriotism in »ur young sters than Uncle Sam <k»es Maybe we're tie mg nostalgic but if you have a picture id the original Uncle Sam we'd like to have it U would make a dandy conversation piece to decorate the wall of a fallout shelter. BJR Speaking of fallout shelters we can't help but wonder about the sales pitch they're using to acll them In one breath the sales man tells you that you nover know when you may need it and the uexi minute he’s encourag ing you to sign up for the M month easy payment plan We’ve never kn >wn a finance company to go out on u limb yet, so it's a pretty good indication that we re not going to need a fallout shelter for the nest three years. BJR NEW YEARS EVE Party HATS - NOISEMAKERS - LEIS at the Tropical Gardens — Featuring — KEN WARING AT THE ORGAN The Finest - Steaks, Sea Food and Chicken Set-ups Available Ph. 436-W or 895 for Reservations Happy 1962 to You We thank you for your support and patronage during our first few months in business. MARY AND DURL ANDERSON
