NEWS MAN
AT AVOCA
News Representative Ar
rives in the Dark But
Escapes Unharmed.
BUSY LITTLE BURG
DOING GOOD BUSINESS.
All Lines Well Represented and
All Seem to be Doing Good
Business.
Avoca the city where, they do
things, and do them right at that.
This rustling little citv was the dcs-
tination of a representative of the
Uaiiy iNews a few days ago, and
not with standing wo arrived after
dark found the merchants doing a
nice business. Wo first stopped in
to see our old time friend B. C.
Marquardt and was told by that
afliable gentlemen that business was
good, but just before the holidays,
was something enormous. Louis
Marquardt, the junior patrner was
out of the store, but we saw him the
next morning. Louis has been en
gaged in other lines as well as in the
general mercantile, having a half
interest in one of the elevators. He
has also built two fine houses, selling
one to John Bcnckc, thus adding to
the upbuilding of the city. It seems
to be the aim of the citizens
of Avoca, to try and do all they can
for the welfare of the city, and others
of the town as well as for themselves.
The firm of B. C.Marquardt A Co.
have Miss Sopha ' Ituhgc and Mr.
Herman Callau as their clerks,
both are very clever in their line
and are quite an addition to the
ealcs force.
Zimmercr & Gillan who conduct
a general store, with gents furnishing
and shoe department, are doing a
fine business and said business was
fine. Ora E. Copes the druggist and
Jeweler, said ho had no reason for
complaint, and that business was
coming all right, wc could see
from his place of business that he had
made no mistake when he said it,
and he says as much for the city as
well.
Clyde Bogard the barber was busy,
and seemed so all (he time. He
aid he had no roascn to complain,
had a lvicc m at shop and was doing
.the proper kind of work.
Mrs. A. B. Lawton, who runs
the boarding house, was doing a
good business and hud plenty of
boarders.
At the office of the Avoca Farm
Lines Telephone Co. wc found L. V.
Fahanestoek the manager, who also
in the rural mail carrier, at work.
Mr. Fahanestoek carries the mail
during the day and attends the
switchboard at night, while his
daughter Miss Fahanestoek has
charge of the Office during the day.
The company has some 2li() sub
scribers and are doing a good business.
Mr. A. C. Johnson, president of the
Avoca Supply Company, is also
president of the Phone Co., both
of which prosper under his direction.
Mr. Win Morley and Fred Ituhgc
will form a co-partnership for the
carrying on of the merehantile busi
ness in the line of groceries and notions
They will do a good business and will
take over the business of Buss dfe
Ituhgc who were toeether before
the death of Mr. Buss a short time
ago.
Jacob Opp tho Jeweler does a
barber business, is the city photo
grapher ns well as a fine cement
side walk maker.
E. L. Schaeklcy operates a meat
market serving his customers in a
w"- makes him very popular
ig a fine business.
'1 ; ...n business of the city is
done by Earnest Nutzman and Louis
Marquardt, under the name of Nut
zman and Marquardt, and the farmers
Elevator Co., which is managed by
Henry and Win Maseman, both have
a good business but shipping is quiet
at th,I time.
We stopped at the Oxford Hotel,
a very well appointed hostl ry which
is conducted by G. W. Breazeale
who knows how to conduct a place
for the public, and does it in a manner
which is making his hotel a very
popular place.
John McFarlan is the manager of
the Avoca Cream Station, and is
doinsr a fine businesr. rarrvimr n1.n
, , , - o '
a stock of flour and feed.
W. I. Swarts the contractor and
builder of the city has some of the
finest buildings in tho county as
mute witnesses of his ability as a
builder and they speak volumns in
the direction of his competency.
Avoca is a city which is settled
with good people, and they arc thrifty
and wide-a-wake and are making
progress both individually and as a
community. All the citizens see
well pleased to sec some one t!sc
succeed, and know that the more
they succeed the better town they
have and who does not like to live
in a good town. They h'ive the plan
of nuking a good town down to a
fimity.
Old Resident Dies.
The numerous friends of Mrs. Char
lotte Gorder were grieved this morn
ing to learn that, that estimable lady
had passed away during the night.
Just as the town clock struck the
hour of midnight, tlx; grim messenger
came, and one who had made Platts
mouth her home for the past fortytwo
years breathed out her life. Mrs.
Gorder, (nee Miss Charlotte Wehrbein)
was born in Lippc Demolt, Germany,
May 11th 1815, hence at this time was
in the sixtyfifth year of her age.
She came to America with her par
ents when young, residing with them
at Watcrtown .Wisconsin, until Febru
ary 14. 18G2, when she was united in
marriage with Frederick Gorder, who
preceded her to the unknown world
August 28, 1891. To this union ten
children were born, William who died
at the age of fourteen, and Ida, Char
lotte and Albert, in infancy. Six chil
dren survive to sincerly mourn her
loss, three sons and three daughters,
namely, Mrs. Lmma Wolsarth, of this
city, Fred of Weeping Water, Mrs.
Annie Ploctz, August and Miss Louise
of this city and John of .Louisville.
The deceased also leaves surviving two
sisters, Mrs, August Beins of this city
and Mrs. Dora Kehr of Watcrtown,
Wisconsin, and the families of two
brothers, Fred and William Wehrbein,
both being deceased, also Mrs. Ad
Boedaker a daughter of Mrs. Wcnk, a
deceased sister.
Mrs. Gorder came with her husband
and family to Cass county in 18G8 and
settled on a farm where they resided
for five years, More coming to Platts-
mouth. Mr. Gorder at first engaged
in the grain business until about the
year 1887 he went into the implement
business, in which he remained until
his death. After the death of her hus
band, Mrs. Gorder continued to hold
icr interest in the business, carrying
on the same in partnership with her
sons until a few years ago.
bhc had been a sufferer from diabe-
tusfor many years, but within the
last few months the disease was com
plicated with heart trouble and Mrs.
Gorder was taken dangerously ill
about the 15th of December last, and
has been in a critical condition until
the hour of her death. She was a
member of the German Presbyterian
church, her death was very peace
ful, she being eoncious to the last nun
utc of time.
The funeral will occur Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock from the
German Presbyterian church. The de
ceased was a devoted wife and fond
parent, and will be deeply mourned by
a large circle of friends and acquaint
ances. N
Weeping Water Republican.
Sheriff C. 1). Quinton came over
from Plattsmouth Tuesday. The
hotel Gibbon was appraised, and the
sheriff came to make foreclosure
service. O. K. Cromwell holds a
mortgage against the property. The
present occupant or locsee, Miss
Hammer, is not paving rent to either
of the parties interested, and pro
bably neither could legally claim the
money. After the court settles the
controversy the rent can be collected
Air. Lromwcll says the hotel is creatlv
in need of repairs but he has no right
to make them and the purchaser
refuses to do it.
Postmaster H. A. Schneider of
Plattsmouth, on last Monday purchas
ed through I. W. Teeearden. real
estate agent, the Henry Snell farm
of 80 acres, east of town, for $4,900,
This with his eighty previously boueht
gives him a qaurter section. By the
time Mr. Schneider completes his
term of office he should be on easy
street if he can keep up the record
established the past month.
The Plattsmouth papers herald
the coming of another factory to
that town. A cotton glove and
mitten factory which will employ
quite a number of hands. Besides they
have other business ventures headed
that way. They are waking up
over in the county seat town and the
Commercial Club is bound to "Sec
Plattsmouth Succeed."
Will II. Hay Here.
W. II. Hay a former Cass county
man but now of Wellington, Colorado,
is m the city on business witli the
county court. Mr. Hay is guardian
of the minor heirs of Mr. Zimmerman
who, in his lifetime resided near
Elmwood. Two of the heirs arc now
of age and the guardian has made
his settlement with them. Mr. Hay
has just sold his fine farm
for a good price. He is a brother
of former register of deeds of this
couuty, George A. Hay.
A NEW CANDIDATE
IN THE FIELD.
Grant Martin Wants the Repub
lican Nomination lor Attorney
General.
Grant Martin the present Deputy
attorney general has announced his
intentions to become a candidate
for attorney general and will file
for the republican nomination. He
has been Mr. Thompson's deputy
for some time, now filling the fourth
year. This may mean that Attorney
General Thompson may enter the
senatorial field.
EAGLE BEACON.
Mrs. Ed. Ax and Mrs. It. . B. Morgan
visited Mrs. J. T. Liston at Elmwood
yesterday.
Mrs. Broadwater visited with her
daughter Mrs Ed. Ax Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Dovy of Plattsmouth visited
with her mother Mrs. J. 0. Adams
last week returning home Saturday,
Mrs Geo Wilson of Walton visited
Tuesday with her neice Mrs. Art
Itcmaly and other relatives.
Ed Ax who is holding down a job
as section foreman at Crete visited
with his family over Sunday. He
expects to move to Crete in the near
future.
It. Wilkinson of Lincoln was shak
ing hands with old friends and at
tending to some business matters
in this village Saturday.
Adolph and Frank Johnson of
Ceresco and Coy Lambert of Beaver
City visited at the home of A. Hcnd
rickson Wednesday and Thursday of
this week.
Pete Peterson, Itcx Burdick, Mrs.
Jay Peterson accompanied by Edith
Peterson returned to Brock Monday.
Miss Edith expects to visit there a
couple of weeks.
Miss Pearl Woodard of Elmwood
visited at the McAllister home Wed
nesday, coining Tuesday evening in
order to attend the home talent p!ay.
Card ol Thanks.
To our many friends in Platts
mouth who so kindly extended their
sympathy at the death of our beloved
mother Mrs. Sarah A. Scovillc we
tender our sincerest thanks, and for
the beautiful floral tribute sent by
loving friends.
Mrs. Z. T. Brown,
Mrs. L. M. Peterson,
Mrs. W. II. Comstock,
0. F. Scovillc,
Fred Scovillc,
John Scovill
M. E. Ladles Entertain.
Yesterday afternoon from three to
six o'clock the ladies of the M. E.
church entertained in honor of Mrs.
ttov A. Randall, at the home of Mrs.
Joe Thompson. About forty ladies
were present and enjoyed a fine
social ufteruoon. Mrs. Moore played
and sang for the entertainment of
the company. Mrs. C. S. Johnson was
on the program for a vocal number
but was unavoidably absent. Refresh
ments were served which added very
much to the enjoyment of the occas
sion. The Dogs Die To Day.
Night policeman .Young predicted
today that the dog nuisance would
receive its death knell today. That
beyond all shadow of a doubt
the leader of the pack would be made
to bite the dust So that
if you have been disturbed by the
firing of artillery today, you may
sleep peacefully tonight assured of
the fact that it will not soon occur
again, not until another crop of
dogs reaches maturity.
Oilers Prizes.
The prizes offered by the Jolly
Six Indians dancing club to be given
away at the masquerade ball Satur
day evening can be seen at John
Crabill's store. The first prize for the
gentlemen is a mcc smoking set,
the second is a cigar jar, while the
prizes to the ladies arc first a china
fruit dish and second a silver card
receiver.
Audit G. A. R. Books.
Mrs. George Dodge was called
to Omaha this morning to act on a
special committee which meets at
tlic Paxton Hotel, to audit the books
of the Nebraska Grand Army of the
Republic. Mrs Dodge's knowledge
of book keeping renders her specially
fitted for this task, and the officers
made no mistake when they selected
her for this work.
It. Hctherington, spent Sunday
with his family m this city returning
to his woik at Omaha this morning1
John Smith nnd Alfred Rex of
Holslinc la who have been visiting
Peter Evers and family for a few days
departed for their homes this afternoon.
ANOTHER CANDIDATE
IS ANNOUNCED.
S hies Castor Into the U.S. Senator
ship Ring.
Advice from Washington this morn
ing announces the decission of Congress
r.ian Norris to enter the fight for the
U. S. Senatorship and proposes to
wrestle for the republican nomination
on his insurgent record. This -will
mean an interesting fight.
ELMWOOD ITEMS.
W. A. Ithoders and son R.ay are
loading a car with goods today. Mr
Ithoders has sold his farm here, and
bought land in western Kansas where
they expect to made their home.
We are sorry to loose these good
people from this community as they
are numbered among our very best.
Last Sunday Mrs. Samuel Murray
past her 65th mile stone in life and a
few of her neighbors and friends
gave her a surprise, the first was by
175 of her friends sending btr postal
cards, and second by the gathering
in of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Alton,
Mr & Mrs. Elias Peck, Mr. & Mrs.
Wm Buster, Mr. & Mrs. W. II.
Carroll, Mr. & Mrs. Bert Reed, Mr.
& Mrs. B. Morgan and daughter
and Mrs. Murray's daughters Mes-
dames Reed, Morgan and Bird. had
prepared a repast which satisfied the
inner man, after which a few hours were
whiled away by talking of earlv days
in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Murray
are old residents of Nebraska, having
come here in the GO's. They have
just recently moved to Elmwood
having sold their farm one and one
half miles south of town.
Earl Horton received his commis
sion last night from Uncle Sam to
carry mail on R. F. D. No 1 out of
Elmwood, Frank Raker having re
signed. Mr. Ward and son Olie are rc-
modling the old hotel buildingwhich
Mr. Ward recently purchased, for
as up to date automoblile garage.
From Monday's Daily.
Lee Kirkpatrick of Nehawka wa
registered at the Perkins last evening.
Eddie V'llery of Mynard, was in the
city yesterday, He was accompanied
by Cornelius Land.
G. E. Younir of Nehawka was a
Plattsmouth visitor yesterday, re
gistered a. the Plattsmouth hotel.
The nunuTouo fluids rt Dr. J T
Baiid will be grieved lo know that
he is quite 'enousiy ill. and has been
confined to his room for almost a week.
Fred Waugh nnd wire of Lincoln
were in the city over Sunday the
guests of friends.
Mrs. William Fields, of Pacific
Junction came over this morning to
spend a lew days with her son, Herman
Fields and family.
Mrs. Truman, who has been ill for
some time at the home of Herman
Fields is reported as much better this
morning.
Miss Hulda Holemberg of Lincoln
returned to her home this morning
after a few days visit with her grand
parents E. P. Holemberg and wife in
this city.
Mrs. Dr. Cumins spent the day
in the metropolis, going on the early
train this morning.
Asbury Jacks, accompnaied by Mrs
E. J. Doolin his sister, visited relatives
in Council Bluffs today. Mrs. Doolin
resides in Indianna and has been the
guest of Mr. Jacks' and family for a
few days.
William Holly the clothier was a
business visitor in the metropolis
this morning. f
Col Barrows of the News was an
Omaha visitor yesterday and owing to
its being Sunday, returned perfectly
sober.
Jack Patterson returned to Omaha
this morning after spending Sunday
with hSs parents.
C. W. Gulla, returned to Souix City
this morning after spending Sunday
with his parents.
P. M. Cadwell, of Malvern was a
Plattsmouth visitor today being called
here in business of importance.
Mrs. Newell spent the day in Omaha
with relatives, going on the early train
ii.: .
lino iiiui iiiiiK.
Albert and Charles Corner returnee
to Blue Hill this morning after a
pleasant visit with their brother,
Leo Cotner and family, in this city
From Tuesday's Daily.
John Succor, was called to Omaha
on business today, going on the
early train.
Fred Hinter. of M issrmri Vu linn
Iowa departed for Glenwood, this
morning having visited friends in
this city for a time.
Mrs. T. E. Parmelc and little son,
were Omaha passengers this morning
on uie cany train.
Charles Cook returned from Alvo
Saturday where he had been with
tiis nephew I". E.. assisting him in
taking a fine Perchron stallion to that
village.
Mrs. Gertude Morgan depatted
for Chicago last evening where she
will visit over Sunday with her son,
i'aul.
M KintnP tioa nn H Ia I 1 U
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the morning train today where he
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naa important, Dusiness to look after
Glen Smith, the bridee man from
Lincoln was in the citv this mornintr
consulting with gentlemen at the
cour, house on business matters
I). K. Barr, the Greenwood-Omaha
lawyer was at the county seat today
interviewing Judge Beeson on legal
business.
J. C. Leinmon, of Greenwood was
in the city today, looking after his
wife's interest in the estate of Mrs.
Joanna Coleman.
M. Fangcr and wife went to Omaha
this morning to look after business
matters and visit relatives for a short
time.
Mrs Z. T. Brown returned from
Topeka, Knasas, last evening where
she went to attend the funeral of her
mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Scovill.
John Hall the Sixth street merchant
was called to Omaha on business
this morning.
Mrs. T. L. Murphy went to Omah
on the morning train today, where
she visited friends between trains.
M. S. McQuinn, of Union, was
in the city on business yesterday,
and registered at the Riley.
Nick Ilalmes and wife were in the
city today looking after business
affairs.
Charles Stochr, of the Precinct was
in the city today looking after business
matters.
C. II. Bocdekcr and daughter, Miss
Ida of Murray were in the city today
looking after business matters.
The Social Workers of the M. E.
church will meet with Mrs.Marvella
1 lowland, Thursday afternoon of this
week.
Henry Guthman, cashier of the
Waterloo bonk spent Sunday with
his parents C. F. Guthman and wife
Mis. Guthman, Henry's nuHiev, rc
tu.ned to Wateiloo with him.
Loans. Money on farms at 5 1-2
percent. Inquire of,
Windham Investment and Loan Co.
W. R. Murray of Mynard, who
has been sick for the past six weeks,
was in Plattsmouth today for the
first time since his illness.
Miss Pcndarvis, of Friend, who
has been the guest of the Shaullis
home for a short time, departed for
her home this morning.
i-4t UtIIVbVl! l,UUlUJf vuiiiiiiiriuiin
of Avoca precinct and C. IL Jordan
of Greenwood precinct arrived in
the citylast evening and will meet with
the board today.
Louis Meisinger of Eight Mile
Grove precinct was a Plattsmouth
visitor this r-nv-,. Loi is brought
his brother Phil, v. i.. -ten visiting
relatives over Sunday to the train,
which he boarded this afternoon for
his home at Benson.
It has become necessary to post
pone the first appearance of the Grew
Stock Company at the Parmelc and
instead of showing on next Friday
night they will be here on the follow
ing Wednesday night and will open
with "The Invader,"
Frbruary 9 the time
MASQUERADE BALL.
The Jolly Six Indains will hold their
Masquerade ball at Coates hall on
Saturday evening Feb. 5. to which
the public's attention is called. Thoe.
Lichen the Aksarben costumer is to
furnish the costumes and will be in
riattsmouth from noon Saturday till
midnight, having a special room at
the Coates block for the purpose of
displaying the suits. Phone Anton
II. Koubek No 87.
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TO TRAIN.
Try Exercises You Did When 3
Youth and Ycu'ii Se3.
TASK THAT CONFRONTS JEFF.
Big Fellow Will Have to Give Up Lif
of Ease and Plea3ure For Hard, Hard
Work Experts Say if He Can Train
He Can Come Back.
"Can Jeff eonie back?" This mucb
mooted question will be decided when
the big Callfornlan faces Jack John
son in the ring iu San Francisco on
Independence day, when the pair will
try hard to muss each other up for the
consideration of $101,000 and the un
disputed title of the world's heavy
weight championship. Ills ability
come back will be decided then, and
not until then, despite opinions of
many fight experts. Opinions have
been exploited and various arguments
have been expounded by these experts
to back up their claims. One expert,
and a man who ought to know, recent
ly said:
"I do not believe Jeffries will ever
come back. lie has yet to show that
he can, and if he does he will make
history. But any man who can train
can fight. Tho fighting In itself is the
leart part of the game. It's in the
training that a man's mettle is tried.
And because Jeffries has proved to a
degree his willingness and ability to
train his admirers are convinced he
will be there when he meets Johnson.
Would that I could disillusion them.
"True it Is that only a game man
con train. I do not charge Jeffries
with cowardice or lack of gameness.
for be is anything but a coward and
is game to the core. And of course he
has the stamina to train.
"This question of training must not
be overlooked by pugilistic fans. Train
ing does not mean one, two or thn
minutes' rope skipping before the foot
lights, then, by way of amusing on au
olence, a round of punching a bag
the friendly setto of a 'drilled' schetF
uleu sparring companion. Training is
prolonged w ork not born of or becom
ing to the calcium's rays. Can Jeffries.
w ho retired to a life of luxurious ease
for six years, during which time his
vital organs becamo accustomed to the
new conditions, train strenuously? Can
lie take off the fat that still clings to
his ribs and still be there when he
meets Johnson? Can ho make steel
from the sof.t sinews that now ore his?
Can he do these things and still be
there? We shall so.
"Training as the toyman views It Is
a pleasant pastime, but to Jeffries oi
a man in his condition it men" ago
nies. But when the bis fellow hark-,,
ened to public clamor he caniu forth.
and had the heart and gameness f
put comfort, ease and luxury asldo
and buiklo on the armor and attempt
to claim for the white race tho cham
pionship title. He must battle for the
honor. Tho crucial time has come. Ho
must train. Only those who have
trained con begin to appreciate what
it means to givo up stimulants, rich
foods, late hours, Idleness and boon
companions for plain food, early hours
nnd hard, hard work.
"When Jeffries came back from the
quiet life he weighed nearly ilSi)
pounds. He will not light nt this
weight, lie is clumsy at his bi st To
reduce his weight to a fighting condi
tion will require hard work, and a
palm must be handed the big fellow
for his gome attempt. By abstaining
from his accustomed habits of lazy
Hfo and refraining from indulging his
appetite Jeffries has reduced his
weight. It is at present 1130 pounds.
But all pugilists have a disliko for the
senles, and I believe Jeffries Is no ex
ception. True, he has Indulged in
many training turns, such as skipping
the rope and bag punching, dumbbells
roaa woru ana wrestling, thoucli?'
hardly think he has reduced his weight
cn tugh yet. At present this is only
the preliminary. Jeffries has not com
menced renl training, nor will he for
some time. It is said his 'prelimi
nary' work is preparing his body for
the real training that is yet to come
tho training that means he must
eschew tho good things of life, cut out
every indulgence and eat only that
which Is allowed by a hard hearted
trainer, to go to bed and get up at
command and do a stipulated amount
of work every twelve hours.
"Come with mo and try it for your
self. Step Ivto a room and try the
exercises j ti did when a youth.
Touch your toe with your flngr-:,
without bending your knees, Mr. Fat- '
ty, or go on a jog for a mile. See
how quickly your lungs will fill up
and your heart throbs. Then you'll
know." Training requires a genuine
gameness. Many a fighter has been
forced to work by his trainer. Ridi
cule and threats ore employed. Coax
ing is of no avail. It isn't because
tho lighter doesn't want to be in shape,
but because he doesn't want to train.
Some actually would rather take a
thrashing than go through tho agony
Imposed by training.
"It is because Jeffries Is willing to
train that his friends are confident
that ho will return to tho ring in his
old form. They base their conelushta
Upon the well established fact nlrcni;
referred to that If a man can train
be con fight, nnd in Jeffs case they
add if he can train be can 'come
back.' "
WIIAI II McANS
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