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The Avoca Department A ALVO NEWS Newt Items Gathered Each Week by a Special Reporter for Thi Department of the Semi-Weekly Journ See the new jewelry at Copes' drug store. .Several from here were at I'na- ditla Sunday. Gus Muhr was a county seat visitor Monday. W. A. Rose was at Omaha with stock Wednesday. ilas Sheldon was over from tfehawka Monday. B. C. Marquardt and wife were at Omaha Tuesday. O. Tefft was a business visitor at Omaha this week.- Andreas Rehmeier is working at Hinze's livery barn. Mrs. P. Nutzman was a Weep inn Water visitor Monday. Mrs. M. M. Straub was under the doctor's care this week. Time for wall paper and painl. We have the goods. Cope's. Mrs. Sophia Fleishman was here from Nehawka Tuesday. Miss Maud Hanger visited at Lincoln the first, of the week. Miss Julia Nulznian was at Ashland the first of the week. The Avoca kid ball team go to I Nehawka Saturday for a game. I J. 0. Zimmerer transacted busines sat Plattsmoulh Monday. E. Nutzman, sr., shipped several ' ears of sheep to Omaha Tuesday. Miss Lou Dundas of Bellevue spent Sunday with Avoca friends. Several thousand bushels of corn were marketed here this week. Asa Johnson shipped a carload of sheep to Omaha the first of the week. . Louis Thiele and Louis Wolfe of Berlin were on our streets Monday. Sam Johnson was looking after business matters at .Holdredge This week. Adolph Zimmerer and sister, Mary, were over from Nebraska City last week. George Braezeale and wife entertained friends from Berlin Sunday evening. The Avoca band will give a dance at the town hall Saturday ninht, May 6th. A nice shower of rain fell here Wednesday, which will be a great benefit, to small grain. Mrs. John Beneoke and daugh ter, Lydia, spent this week with Council Bluffs relatives. Story, the painter, has been decoration the B. G. Maniuardt and John Huhge residences this week. Mrs. Harry Folk and son ot Brownille were visiting at the home of Ora E. Copes and wife this week. The Avoca ball team played their first game last Friday with Elmwood, and were defeated by a score of 7 to 9. Don't forgett hat you can buy the celebrated Sherwin-Williams paint In fact everything in the wall paper and paint line, at Copes' drug store. W. II. Story, a painter from Kansas City, has located in Avoca Mr. Story is a first-class work man, so if you need any work in his line give him a trial. The Rebekahs celebrated their anniversary Monday night at the I. 0. O. F. hall. A large crowd was present and an enjoyable evening spent by all. Ice cream and cake were served at the close. The! band boys have received their new suits and are feeling quite proud of the same. The boys are progressing very nicely under the instruction of Prof. Jenkins, and are now open for engagements. to PASTOR REMOVES 10 BEAVER CROSSING. WEB. Ladies of the Christian Church Aid Society Present Mrs. Rat cliffe With Fine Quilts. Rev. RatclifTe yesterday loaded his household effects into a Bur lington car and billed the same to Beaver Crossing, where he has a call and has been adminstering the duties of pastor since his re signation here some weeks ago. The writer has seen a photo graph of the church building at that place and it is a fine looking building, constructed from con crete blocks and has a seating capacity of 400 people. The peo ple of the vicinity are wide-awake, progressive Ncbraskans and Rev. RatclifTe is much pleased with the way the work is starling off. Rev. and Mrs. RatclifTe will de part fui their new field of labor Friday morning. They have form ed many fraternal ties while in this city which they regret to sever. . The Ladies' Aid society of the church here held a very interest ing meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. James Wil liams on Pearl street, which was attended by both Rev. and Mrs. RatclifTe. During the session the ladies of the society presented Mrs. RatclifTe with two handsome quilts, which were very much ap preciated by her, and the kindly spirit of the occasion was touch ing and the memory of the oc casion will ever be fondly recall ed by both the retiring pastor and his estimable wife. Since the above was put in type we were informed that one of the quilts had been made by Mes dames E. B. Perry, George Parks and James Williams. SAFK MF.WCIXK FOK CIIILIHIKX. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is a safe and effective medicine for children, as It does not contain opiates or harmful drugs. The gen uine Foley's Honey .and .Tar Com pound Is In a yellow package. For sale by Frickc & Co. Steals March on Friends. Mr. C. J. Maker and Mrs. Lil lian Vroinan recently stole a march on their numerous friends and quietly hoarded the train on March 20 and went to Missouri and were married. Mr. Baker has recently purchased a nice collage in South Park, where he and his wife are comfortably located. Mr. Baker's mother, Mrs. E. S. Men ser, of Ashtabula, Ohio, has been keeping house for her son for the past 18 months, but thinking that her farm would be better for her own superintendence, departed for her home in Ohio this afternoon. Mr. a C. Parmele left on No. 2 for Chicago last, evening," w here he was called on business. A Reliable Medicine Not a Narcotic. Mrs. F. Marti, St. Joe, Mich., says: "Our little boy contracted a severe bronchial trouble and as the doctor's medicine did not cure htm, I gave him Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound, in which I have great faith. It cured the cough as well as the choking and gagging spells, and he got well In a short time. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has many times saved us much trouble and we are never without it in the house." For sale by Frlcke & Co. Infant's an isses Infant's Vests! ' Cotton Kinderwear, high neck i,.; and long sleeves 15c ft. ..- ....... " I.nw neck and no sleeves 10 and 15c T . 1. 1 l . 1 I jrt.w iiti n. aim miun sit-eves . , . iug Infant's Silk Lisle Vests! High ntck and long sleeves. 25c Low neck and short sleeves. .25c rm a . I I IA- . 1 -ill i r - Infant's Vests! Infant's Vests, pan wool, high neck and long sleeves 25o Infant's Vests, all wool, high neck and long sleeves 25o Bands 25o Misses9 Two Piece Suits! Vest and punts any size, 1 to 8, Long Blceve and kr.ee length, per garment.. 25o F Ml UJ ElMi Made by the FOREST MILLS That Means None Dcttcr! Misses' Sleeveless Vesta at 10, IS and 25c " Union Suits, low neck, sleeveless and knee length.. . 50o " Black Pants, culf knee, all sizes 25c " " Bloomers, all sizes 60c Boy's Two-Piece Suits, Egytian Cotton, per garment 25o Boy's Union Suits, long and short sleeves 50o " Mesh Union Suits, short sleeves, knee length 25e E. Z. Knit Waists, sizes 1 to 13, at 25o Little Beauty Cambric Waists, sizes 1 to 13.... 25c A Big Lot of Remnants in Curtain Scrims and Nets! ASK TO SEE THEM! 1 POE Bom a in Miss (irace Foreman went Lincoln Tuesday. Miss Vera Prouly went to Lin coln Tuesday. Albert Foreman returned home from the west Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. It. A. Stone were passengers for Omaha Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vickers went to Omaha Tuesday. Miss Muntz was in Plattsmoulh Friday and Saturday. Joe Clements and Clay Foreman spent Saturday and Sunday in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bobbitt and daughter were visiting relatives here Saturday ami Sunday. They returned to Iheir home at Lincoln on No. 17 Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stroemer went to Lincoln Tuesday. Charles Sutton and William Sutton went to Lincoln W'ednes day morning. Cliflord Appleman came down from Lincoln Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James House and daughter, Miss Aletha, were in Lincoln last Saturday. Hoy Schultz ami Jinimie Fore man were passenger for Omaha Saturday. Born To Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Oyle, Saturday, April 22, 19 11, daughter. Jinimie Foreman was a Mur- dock visitor Wednesday. llalph Wolfe went to Colorado last Thursday. Mrs. II. Peterson returned to her home at Ilaveloek Thursday Mrs. C. F. Hosenow visited wilh relatives in Murdock the first of the week. Mrs. Joe Parsed and daughter Laura, were in Elmwood Monday Miss Minnie Newkirk spent, Sunday at. home. Lucius Mill I in was a capital city visitor Friday. r.d Mroemer and family am Johnnie Pnrsell drove to Murdock Sunday. Henry Claim, jr., of Klmwooi was in town Tuesday evening. Charles Suavely and Carlton Clullioii left Saturday njghl for Colorado. J. A. ShalTer went, to Lincoln Sunday evening, returning home on No. 18 Monday. Mrs. Oeorge Foreman, jr., went to Omaha Wednesday of last, weeK, returning l liursuay on No. 17. Hay Lined -of Omaha was town Monday morning. Mr. and . Mrs. Ed Foreman of lavey visiled Saturday and Sun day wilh the home folks. Will Foreman came home from Ilaveloek Saturday to visit a day or two. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole came down on the belated train Sunday from Ilaveloek. They relumed home on No. 17. Miss Orplia Mullin entertained Miss Pearl Waugh of Lincoln Sunday. Miss Hazel Foreman's little friends gave her a parly Saturday evening, April 22, 19 II, in honor of her Kllh birthday." Various games were indulged in and a good lime was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Minnie (iullion and son, Hayinond, left Saturday evening for a few days' visit in Lincoln. They relurned home Monday. Henry Snoke left Monday for a visit in Otoe county. II. S. Ough and son, Chesler, returned from Lincoln Monday noon. Miss Fern Oiinmilf spent Sun day with Miss Esther Hosenow. Mrs. J. II. Stroemer relurned Wednesday from her isil wilh relatives at Barnesfon. Miss Taylor relurned Sunday on No. 17 from a few days' visit in Omaha wilh friends. Miss Marie Stroemer spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Freddie. Hogge of Elmwood visited Sunday with his cousin, Alfred Mroemer, who accom panied him home Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rogge of Elmwood visiled Monday wilh relatives hero. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsell surprised them Monday evening, April 2, by gathering at their home to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Several very useful presents in the way tinware and enameled ware were presented. Fruit was served, am with music and jolly conversal ion the hours soon sped by. Among those present were: Mr. ant Mrs. S. C. Boyles, Mr. and Mrs M. 0. Keeper, Mr. and Mrs. It Keuhn, Mr. and Mrs. L. Earl, Mr and Mrs. fienrgn Hall. Mr. and Mrs Joe Parsell, Mr. and Mrs. W E. Casey, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Casey Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Copple, Mrs Nat Snarley and Charles Rulofz TORaOESCSOWI HATEVER you do, wherever you go the better you're dressed the more you'll enjoy yourself. ! Just now our store is full of smart and seasonable clothes, which we would like you to see. Our Spring stocks have been carefully chosen, with the needs and preferences of our custo mers constantly before us. These clothes fit front, side and back; and what is more important they stay fit. Prim! from $10 to $35 Si fcnrirty; Hfranu (ClotbrB (Rn,M 111) AIAWDttttCfc 'Hie llonttof Hurt, SlmlTner it- Mnr'x Clothes .Vtinhuthin Shirts Stdson Huts Walter Haltan and Henry Ben nett came over from Waverly Tuesday afternoon in the former's nulo, spending a few hours in town. DEATH OF WILLIAM JAY HERRING THIS MORNING In He Passes Away at His Home This City After Linger ing Illness. William Jay Herring, whose illness has been chronicled in the columns of the Journal, breathed his last, at his residence on South l'hird street this morning. The ieceased was born in Fremont ou nly, Iowa, September 18, 1873, and resided in that state until about, sixteen years ago, when ho removed to Plattsmoulh. About nine years ngo he was married to Miss Agnes Alex, an adopted laughter of A. J. McKinney and wife. From this union three chil dren were born, who, wilh (ho widow, survive the deceased. The children are: William Hay, 8 years old; Beatrice, ! years of age, and Bernice, II. He is also survived by his grandparents, Mr. ami Mrs. A. J. McKinney. The deceased was a member of 1 he Christ ian church, having join ed Hie church when he was 15 jcars of age, ami was a ('(insistent, member of Ihal organi.al ion up to I be I ime of his death. Mr. Herring had been in bad health for some years, but his last sickness dales from last. October, when he came home from his work very ill, sull'cring from a complication of lung and stomach I rouble n ii I i 1 death came to his relief. Some weeks ago his wife 1o relieve him and he returned to Plaltsmouth to die. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon. N. B. Since the above was placed in type the Journal is in formed that the funeral will oc cur tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Christian church am) will he conducted by Hev. Austin. Pasture for Rent. The northwest qnnirer or section 35, township 13, ranne 12, and the northwest quarter Fectlon 34, town ship 13 and range 12, known as ttiu Heed land, nenr the Dovcy section tn Eight Mile Crovo precinct. Will rent for a term of three yearn at J300 per year. This Is the best of pasture and some of the land can be farmed. Write or telephone, W. W. Wheeler, Plattsniouth, Ne'. State Oil Inspector in Town. . W. S. Jay, depuly stale oil in-, speclor, of Lincoln, was an over-, night visitor in the cily, looking after business mailers. Mr. Jay is a veleran newspaper man, hav ing slarled a paper in Bakota county in 187(1, since which time he has served a long lime on I lie Slate Journal and the Lincoln News. Mr. Jay is a pleasant gentleman to meet. First to Make Returns. Precinct Assesor H. B. Jamison of Weeping Water arrived in the cily last evening and turned over his books to Hie county assessor, being Hie llrst man under the wire. Mr. Jamsion is a hustler, and does iio waste any time while assessing, as he can make more money at, his own business than working for Ihe county. Mr. Peter Campbell of Kono- I I'll I. PIIIIH' UhU III.-? H I I 1 1 l ... I . i . ... i . , i . . look him to a hospital at Omaha, sha was a Plallsnioiilli visitor to bul physicians could do nothing day ami dined At' the Perkins. w . 't - I'M ' The Safe Paint to use is THE Sherwih-Williams Paiht It Is a pure lead, zinc, and linseed oil paint of the greatest durability. Properly ap plied it can't go wrong. We can show you houses, painted with it years ago, that are still in good condition and that prove the value of the paint. EC v-v BOLD BY E. OPES, They departed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Parsel many more anniversaries Avoca, Nebraska. PHARMACIST