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V. W. STRAUB, Frtsldint HENRY WOHLERS. Vlc-Presldnt
H. C. WELLENSIEK. Ctsbltr
THE HUSTLING
TOWN OF AVOCA
A Brief Description of the Thriving
Town Located in the Southwest
Corner of Cass County.
This pretty little village is located in
the extreme southwest corner of Cass
county, about two miles north of the
Otoe county line, and was first settled
in 1882. Hon. Orlando Tefft was instru
mental in having the Missouri Pacific
railroad locate the station upon the pres
ent site, Mr. Tefft, his father and J. B.
Carter owning most of the land upon
which the town was originally laid out.
Among the oldest settlers of the village
are J. B. Carter, Orlando Tefft and B.
C. Marquardt, who are still residents
and are prominent, not only in further
ing the best interests of the village, but
also of the community surrounding the
town for several miles in every direc
tion. B.C. and J. H. Marquardt opened
the first store of importance in Avoca.
P. P. Peck ham and S. S. Seiver were
the first carpenters to locate here, and
many of the buildings are in evidence
as to their handiwork, energy and en
terprise in the early days of the pros
perous little village. : Dr. Packard wa3
the first physician to locate in the new
town. Amos Tefft, the father of Hon.
Orlando Tefft, was the first postmaster.
B. F. Diffenbach preached the first ser
mon in one of the store buildings just
being completed at that time. The town
has only boasted of two attorneys C.
E. Tefft and H. G. Wellenseik-1 le
former now practicing his profession at
Weeping Water, only five miles from
Avoca, leaving Mr. Wellenseick as the
only resident attorney. The latter is
also cashier of the Bank of Avoca, and
while his time is considerably engaged
in his duties at the bank, he enjoys quite
a practice at law, being the legal ad
viser for a large number of the business
men and farmers of this vicinity. He
is a young man of sterling qualities, and
is as well versed in the law as any young
man of his age in Cass or Otoe coun
ties. John Nutzman (now deceased) and
Joseph Graham were also two citizens
who have had the interests of the com
munity at heart the former exerting
great influence in getting the Missouri
Facific through the village, and Mr. Gra
ham (now deceased) as a hardware mer
chant and at the elevator. Both were
alert for the good of the town and the
community surrounding it. The latter
was well liked by everyone.
The first bank was installed in 1SS3 by
David Dean, who also conducted a lum
ber yard in connection with it. Later
Orlando Teflt bought a half, and finally
Rowland purchased Dean's interest and
afterwards Mr. TefTt's interest. In 1906
the present owners became possessors,
with H. G. Wellenseick in charge of
the management.
Avoca now has a population of be
tween 400 and 500. It has two general
stores and one grocery store, the latter
being connected with the postofRce, two
elevators, one drug store, one hardware
store, one implement dealer, and dealer
in automobiles, one livery barn, one
wall paper and paint store, one meat
market, one saloon one lumber, yard,
two barber shops, one watch repairer,
one pool hall, one hotel and one resident
physician Dr. J. W. Brendel, who by
his untiring efforts and studious appli
cation to his profession, enjoys a very
extensive practice, in which he has been
extraordinarily successful.
To the credit of the thriving little vil
lage, Avoca can boast of an excellent
public school building, perched upon a
beautiful sight and commanding a view
of the fine country for miles in either
direction. There are also three churches
Christian, Congregationalist and Lu
theran, Rev. Beattey being the only
resident minister.
As a business point Avoca holds its
own with any town of its inches in either
Otoe or Cass counties, and is one of the
most desirable residence towns in either
county, being high and dry and there
fore very healthy. Surrounded, as it is,
by the best grazing and farm lands in
the state, it is bound to come to the
front gradually as a very important
town.
This page of the Journal is intended
especially for Avoca and the country
tributary thereto, and will contain all
the local events, in the neightorhood. It
is simply an experiment on the part of
the Journal, and if it is supported as it
ought to be by the business men of
Avoca, we hope to continue it for years
to come as an advertisement for the
get-up-and-go business men of Avoca in
1700 copies of the Journal each week.
Parties having any news items, adver
tising, want notices, or any printing,
such as sale bills, letterheads, envel
opes, or in fact anything of the kind,
can leave same at the hardware store
cf Dunkak & Maseman. We will have
a representative in town on Monday
evening and Tuesday morning of each
week to gather the news and look after
other matters calculated for thse col
umns.
' Appointed Delegate
Herman G. Wellenseik, the cashier
of the Bank of Avoca, has been appoint
ed delegate to the National Good Roads
convention at Chicago, by Governor
Sheldon. The governor made no mis
take in this appointment.
T. H. Straub.
Tom Straub, "one of the finest," is
the opinion of everyone in regard to the
automobile man of this extreme section
of the county. Tom Straub comes from
one of the finest families of Cass or
Otoe counties and is well known and
well liked throughout the community.
Tom sells, as you all will know if you
raad his' ad, automobiles and farm im
plements. If you want a square deal
deal with Tom Straub.
Ora E. Copes
In this paper is the ad of Ora E. Copes
the popular druggist, and a man who
thoroughly understands his business.
To know him. is to know a man who is
a rustler and one who, when he fills a
prescription, you may know it is correct.
See his ad and go around and see him
if you have not already done so. You
will find he is the right man in the right
place is Ora Copes, the druggist.
J. H. Schmidt.
John Schmidt, whose ad appears in
thi3 issue, i3 more f amiliarily known as
John, has been in Avoca a little over
two years, and by untiring and unceas
ing efforts has built up a business that
would be a pride to any man. John dis
penses fresh and salt meats, poultry
and bread, ana you can always depend
on him when you need anything in his
line. Mr. Schmidt has a meat market
that any man would be proud to own.
So don't forget John when you need
anything in his line.
Bank of Avoca.
In 18S2 the Bank of Avoca was or
ganized, being owned by David Beam,
then having a much poorer showing
than at the present. In November,
1906, the present owner purchased the
establishment, and in September 1907,
moved it to their new building and now
has one of the finest equipped estab
lishments in the state. Hermann G.
Wellensiek, the cashier, who is now in
charge, is a graduate of the Nebraska
Law school and has been admitted to the
bar. See the bank's ad in this paper.
B. C. Marquart & Co.
This firm is probably one of the old
est of its kind in this section of the
country. In 1S72, on the Fourth day
of May, the Marquart Brothers came to
Avoca and established a general mer
chandise store, which has grown to be
one of the leading stores in the county.
In 1390, the junior member of the firm
died, B. C. Marquart then assuming
control, and the firm was changed to
B. C. Marquart & Co. About six years
ago L. J. Marquart entered the firm,
and is now interested in the company.
The firm now consists of B. C, L. J.
and M. D. Marquart. Be sure and read
their ad on this page.
Dunkak & Maseman.
The firm of Dunkak & Maseman,
whose ad appears upon this page, con
sists of Louis F. Dunkak and George
Maseman. Louis Dunkak, the senior
member of the firm, has been farming
for a number of years, and has always
been prominent in the affairs of this
community. George Maseman, the
junior member, has been for the past
few years a clerk in the B. C. Mar
quardt store. The present firm pur
chased the store some time since, which
consists of hardware, etc., from the
Graham estate. Since assummg control
of the establishment they have been
swiftly advancing and are upon the road
to success.
Avoca 13; Dunbar 6.
The Dunbar ball team came up to
Avoca Wednesday, and returned home
with their colors trailing in the dust,
and for the first time this season. This
was Avoca's first game this season and
the way that they played plainly shows
that they will have a successful team
this year. Following is the score by
innings: .
Avoca 5 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 x 13
Dunbar 0 4000002 06
Batteries Gruber and Cochran; WarJ
nick, Wilson and Smith.
Umpire -Vincent Davis, of Weeping
Water.
The Journal'representative was a vis
itor at the home of the genial store
keeper, B. C. Marquardt. Mr. Marquardt
possesses one of the finest houses in the
village and has it surrounded by a bit
of California. The place is surrounded
by large shade trees, which Mr. Mar
quardt planted himself. Besides these,
he has rose bushes beyond description;
ferns and nearly every plant in exis-
tence. This gentleman has taken great
pride in his garden, from which he
raises all his own garden products. Mr.
Marquardt is at present engaged in
having his celler excavated and prepar
ing to put in a furnace, which when
completed will make his home modern
in every respect.
Dick Steffens and wife were visitors
in Omaha the first of last week.
Thos H. Straub, the automobile man,
was a business visitor in Omaha Tues
day of last week.
Herman G. Wellensiek, the cashier
of the Avoca bank, visited with rela
tives in Lorton Sunday.
Mr. John Mohr and daughter, of
Syracuse, were visiting with friends
and relatives in the city.
Edward Morley and family spent
Wednesday of last week in Weeping
Water, visiting with W. O. Ogden and
wife.
Wm. Morley the popular painter and
decorator, of this city, is painting the
saloon building, which adds greatly to
its appearance.
Mr. and Mrs. George Howard and
daughter, of Logan, Iowa, were visit
ing with the family of L. V. Hupp the
first of last week.
The ladies of the Christian church
gave an Ice cream social at the church
Tuesday evening of last week from
which they realized a neat sum.
Henry Dunkak, the oldest son of
Louis Dunkak, who was injured in the
elevator last week, i3 rapidly recover
ing and is able to be around once again.
L. J. Marquardt and family are visit
ing this week in Utica with Mrs. Mar
quardt's parents, the Bogards, who ex
pect to depart for the old country this
week.
Lucian Sheldon and wife of New York,
who have been visiting Mr. Sheldon's
parents, Amazell Sheldon and wife for
the past week returned home last Mon
day. Mrs. F. W. Ruhge is seriously ill at
her home in this city. Her son, Her
man and wife, of Denver, were called
here on account of the mother's illness.
Dr. Hellis, of Syracuse, was called into
consultation with Dr. Brendel in regard
to Mrs. Ruhge's illness. At last ac
counts she was improving some.
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IS THE MAN THAT SELLS
- AUTOMOBILES -
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Farm Implements and n
WA60NS AND BUGGIES
Be sure and see him when you
need anything in his line.
Q Avoca.
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DUNKAK & MASEMAN
Hardware
OF ALL KINDS
Carpenter Tools, Tinware
and Harness.
Agents for the Monarch Range
Sharpies Cream Separator and Bart
lett Sewing Machine.
EDISON 3 PHONOGRAPHS
and s Full Line c! the Latest Records
UNDERTAKING GOODS
AYOCA,
NEBRASKA
The Bank
Capital S 10,000
W Solicit Your
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We have the well-known brands Pattern's
Sun Proof and Lincoln' sStrictly Pure. If
you are going to paint your house or barn
come in and see us. -
ORA EE. COPES, S
When you need anything in Fresh or Salt Meat Line you
want to be sure and get it of
JOHN SCHMIDT
THE MEAT MAN
He also sells Poultry and Bread and is always prepared
to fix you with ice! ice!! ice!!!
AVOCA,
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I. C.
MARQUARDT
and Co. C
General
Merchandise
Q
A full line of Dry Goods, Gents,
Furnishings, Groceries and Seeds-
KIRKENDALL AND GOODMAN
Agents for the White Sewing Ma
chine and Tailor-Made Clothes.
AVOCA,
NEBRASKA
Don't Get Discouraged
Of course the incessant rains for the
past month or more is enough to dis
courage the average farmer, but in
talking over the situation last Satur
day, one of the "oldest inhabitant"
called to mind the summer of 1875 in
Nebraska, and recalled the fact that
after the early corn had been destroy
ed by grasshoppers, farmers planted
again as late as the last of June, and
what think you was their reward at
corn shucking time? Merely that no
such yield had ever before been gather
ed in this part of Nebraska, the field
that did not average 75 bushels to the
acre being the exception rather than
the rule. We might add, however, that
the quality was not first-class but was
such that thousands of heads of cattle
were shipped or driven into this locality
and fattened on the soft corn. As a
matter of fact that crop of corn brought
to the feeders more clear money than
had ever before been realized from
their feeding ventures. Therefore we
trust our farmer friends will not lose
heant this backward summer, but trust
in Providence and the good quality of
Nebraska soil.
The Tailor Was Drunk.
A drunken tailor from Omaha, created
some disturbance this morning, having
gotten too much of the over-be-joyful
for his own good, was, after he became
abusive thrown out of one of the saloons,
and on the street ci-eated a good deal of
trouble and was warned to get out of
town which he promised to do. He start
ed, and after getting off a short distance
called back to the police and told him
to go to a very warm place, and he was
run in. He resisted arrest and was
given a do3e of the "come along," but
did so with a great many foul oaths and
bad language. He is now trying to
sober up.
SHOES
ofMvoca
Surplus $3,5 OO
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Banking Baslaoss.
NEBRASKA
A MONUMENT TO
DEAD HEROES
The Unveiling Ceremonies at
Greenwood Last Saturday
The following special from Green
wood, under date of June 14, gives the
following particulars of the unveiling
ceremonies that place last Saturday
The unveiling of the soldiers' monu
ment at the Greenwood cemetery yes
terday was carried out despite circum
stances that prevented the following of
the program as previously arranged
The rain rendered the public park too
damp for use, and the crowd assembled
at Stradley's hall at 1 p. m. and lister -ed
to an address by Hon. E. M. Follard
who gave a brief history of the begin
ning of slavery in this country and how
it led up to the war of the rebellion.
His rendering of facts and figures re
garding the civil war and the Spanisl S
American war, what they cost, the
results and the benefits derived by us
as a people and a nation held the close
attention of his audience. At 3 p. m.
the unveiling and dedicating ceremonies
took place at the cemetery. Mrs. J.
W. Barr, president of the Ladies of the
G. A. R., under whose auspices the
funds were collected and the monument
erected, presented the same to the
public in a short address.
Governor Sheldon was to have been
the speaker, but failed to get here on
account of trains being delayed. Con
gressman Pollard addressed the as
sembly. The monument is of Bedford,
Ind., stone with stature of a soldier at
parade rest. It is about twelve Tee
high and is considered a fine piece t f
work.
In County Court
The final settlement of the estate of
Addison P. Weston, formerly of Ne
hawka, was heard today. In the will
there was provision made for the allow
ing of some six hundred dollars of an
annuity, to a sister of the diseased,
Mrs. Cyntha A. Orves, as long as she
lived. During the late winter she died
which allowed the closing of the matter
of the estate, and to day, after the fil
ing of the will in 1895, the final settle
ment was made.
Had an Old Folks' Day.
Yesterday at the Methodist church
was held what is known a3 old peoples'
meeting. At this an effort was mae'e
to get out all the old folks of all de
nominations and a number were there
from the Masonic home, one being Mrs.
Bradford who died last evening.
Old time songs were sang and special
address for their especial benefit were
eliverei.
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The crowd of carpenters who are
erecting the new Methodist church at
Mynard departed for that place this
morning. They were accompanied by
their fellow member, Robert Petty, who
sometime since had the misfortune to
have a portion of the frame of the
building fall upon his head at the time
of raising the same. "He has improved
of late so that he is able to return to
is wor k again.
Everybody, Who Wants to
Enjoy a Good Time Will
be Here the Fourth
In speaking of the big celebration in
Plattsmouth on the Fourth of July, the
Louisville Courier says:
"On account of the large amount of
money found necessary to be subscribed
to care for the victims of the cyclone
Louisville decided not to hold a celebra
tion this year and censequently our
people will go to neighboring towns.
"Plattsmouth is springing itself this
year in the celebration line and will
secure some great attractions. A
special invitation has been extended to
Louisville people by Mayor Gering and
he promises to turn over the keys of
the city if we will go in a body. What
do you say? Let's go down and show
them a rip-roarin' time. Take the
women and kids along, forget for a
day thai we ever got hit by a cyclone,
and go with the intention of enjoying a
day among the good people of the hub
city, drink red lemonade, see the bal
lon go up, hear the band play "Tha
Star Spangled Banner," listen atten
tively to the red headed girl read the
Declaration of Independence and other
wise enjoy ourselves. If the creek
doesn't raise and dad don't use the
steers we'll be there. You better come
along."
Yes, come on, boys. We will use
every effort in our power to see that
you have a good time, and return to
your homes feeling that you have en
joyed the finiest celebration in the his
tory of Cass county. We want every
body to come, and bring the wife and
children. Remember that they will en
joy the day as well as yourself.
Woman and Gambler Dead.
A special from Sioux City, Iowa,
under date of June 10, says: Return
ing to her home late last night, Miss
Margaret Sargent was compelled to
foroe an entrance to the house, and upon
searching for the reason of locking the
doors, discovered her mother dead upon
the floor, and beside her a man who
turned out to be Joe Ford, a well-known
gambler in the "open" days.
The man and woman both had bullet
holes in their heads, and a revolver was
in the man's hand. The man had left
a note saying:
"I was drove to do this. May God
forgive me "
Jealousy is thought to have been the
motive of the double crime.
Joe Ford was a resident of Platts
mouth several years ago, and will prob
ably be remembered by many of the
older inhabitants.
In a Fearful Condition
The road leading to the ferry is in a
most deplorable condition, and it would
be impossible for Iowa farmers and
travelers from the other side of the
river to get here, even if the high water
was within the bed of the Missouri. We
are informed that the bridge south of
the big bridge has been out for two
seasons and it is impossible to use either
road now. It will be well for someone
to look into this matter, at least before
the Fourth of July, if they expect peo
ple to come from the other side of the
river and south of town. Let the mana
gers of the celebration enquire into the
matter, and see that it i3 remedied as
soon as possible.
Pocket Picked in Lincoln
C. R. Vallery was a visitor in Lincoln
last Saturday, and when in the act of
boarding the train for home, and as
siting his invalid wife on the same she
having been at the sanitarium at that
place, a member of the light-fingered
gentry levied an assessment on him for
twenty dollars. As the crowd was
pretty dense, the man who slipped his
hand in Mr. Vallery's pocket abstract
ed his purse and got away before he
could be apprehended.
An Important Ruling
All the telephone companies doing
business in Nebraska have been notified
by the state railway commission that
they can no longer charge messenger
fees on long distance calls where the
pany called can be reached by tele
phone and the actual services of a
messenger are not required.
A "Kitten Shower."
Uncle Abe Rupley imagined he was
going to be captured by ghosts a few
nights ago, but when he went upstairs
to the undertaking room he found the
"ghost" was a nest of kittens. He
denied ownership of the young felines,
and claims the incubator that Roy Upton
has teen operating is responsible for the
"kitten shower" in the cofT:n room.
Union Ledger.
The gas company began this morning
the laying of some new gas mains on
Sixth street, between Pearl and Vine,
which had to be done soon and they
take this time to do it in order to get
out of the way of the pavers who will
soon be in that portion of the city if
weather be so they can work to advantage.