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t The Avoca Department Nw Items Gathered Each WeeK by a Special Reporter lor Thle Department of the Seml-Weekly Journal South Bend T. H. Cromwell was In town Mon day. Several cases of mumps are re ported. Henry Abker was up from Berlin Saturday. Miss Elsie Opp was at Nehawka Wednesday. J. R. Peekham was at Weeping Water Sunday. Walter Coleman was a Berlin vis itor Saturday. " Rex Pennell was over from Syra cuse Saturday. Samuel Johnson made a trip to Omaha Wednesday. Walter Rockwell was a Weeping Water visitor Tuesday. Miss Neva Zook spent Sunday and Monday at Auburn. Clarence Fleishman was up from near Nehawka Saturday. Peter Jorgensen was on the Omaha market this week with stock. E. G. Spencer was down from Lin coin Saturday and Sunday. Gus Mohr and wife spent Sunday with relatives near Syracuse. J. W. Brendel and wife spent sev eral days last week at Omaha. T. H. Straub attended the automo bile show at Omaha this week. B. C. Marquardt and wife were at Omaha several days this week. Have you seen the new line of wall paper at Copes' drug store? Oscar Hoback of Lexington was visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. P. Nutzman and daughter Julia were a Nehawka Wednesday. F. W. Ruhge and wife were at Omaha the latter part of last week. Theron Malcolm was at Talmage the first of the week visiting his par ents. On account of George's birthday, our R. F. D. boys enjoyed a vacation Monday. Mrs. E. Nutzman was at Nehawka Wednesday attending the wedding of a relative. Charles Ruhge, jr., and wife are here from Nelson visiting relatives and friends. Orrin Ervin and William Clarence were here from Union Sunday visit ing relatives. Ernest Nutzman, sr., and Samuel Johnson are talking of purchasing automobiles. Fred Durham left last week for Omaha, where he re-entered the United States navy. Ora E. Copes and H. G. Wellenstek were attending to business matters at Omaha Thursday. W. I. Smoots, contractor and real estate hustler, made a trip to Cen tral, Neb., this week. Frank Heng and Bister of Lorton were here this week visiting at the home of J. C. Zlmmerer. The public sale of Fred Westlake which was to be held Monday was postponed on account of the bad weather. A basket social and program will be held at the stone school house, three miles east of town, on Friday evening. Everyone Is cordially in vited to attend. H. A. Ruhge, wife and sons, Louis and Fred, were at Nelson Sunday at tending the marriage of their Bon Charles to Miss Bertha Fenton. The young couple will reside on a farm near Nelson. Here's wishing them success. Contractor Walter Coleman will won commence the erection of a store building on the vacant lot west of Hupp's tonsorlal parlor. It will be 22x60 and when completed will be one of the most up-to-date build ings In Avoca. It will be occupied by Ora E. Copes, the druggist. A few of the friends of Mrs. Henry Franzen gathered at her home Tues day evening and gave her a pleasant birthday surprise. Somerset was the game of the evening. Mrs. Franzen surmising that something was going to happen, prepared a little surprise for her guests In the shape of home made candy, sandwiches, cake, pick les and coffee. The guests departed at a late hour after wishing Mrs Franzen many more happy birthdays. A Quartet. L. W. Hupp, the whisker ampu- tator, real estate hustler, agent for the Western Fire Insurance com pany, wishes to announce to the pub lic that a brand new boy arrived at his home Tuesday evening. This fin Ishes out the Hupp Male Quartet. . School Notes. The high school had its first Star day Friday. The seventh and eighth grades have finished their physiology and are now doing outline work. Charles Everett has returned to school after a week's absence, having been sick. The primary department had an other Star day Monday. They went to the home of Miss Nutzman and stayed until 5 o'clock. Alpha Andrews attended the wed ding of Miss Wortman Sunday. Prof. Zink, being a man of an in ventive turn, decided after a great many mental convulsions and some serious thought to make a rabbit trap. This all occurred early In the autumn and the professor still fondly hopes that some bunny a little bright er than the rest will see some of the good points in his trap and step Inside. Amenda & Mohr DEALERS IK Wines, Liquors Cigars Avoca, Neb cDot r Uth CTRAUB IS THE MAN THAT SELLS - AUTOMOBILES - 0 U i u I t I James Haines of Glenwood, la., came over this morning with the household goods of Harry Smith who is moving to this section, returning to his home this afternoon on the flyer. : V A. D. S. Peroxide Tooth Powder The A. D. S. has created a masterpiece In Peroxide Tooth Powder. If you have ever used A. D. S. Peroxide Cream you will greet with much satisfac tion the arrival of their latest creation, Peroxide Tooth Powder. It cleanses the teeth, preserves them from decay, renders them white, by its anti septic properties. Hardens the gums and Imparts a delightful odor to the breath. Price 2.rc a box. ORA E. DOPES, SBS 0 4H miHIIIMIIIIIIHIMMMMMMimHmIH c 3 DO YOU NEED C 3 ? NEW HAKKIESS When you Ret ready to buy call on lis and get a sett of those WE BY HAND! Iloth for Hurry Work Har ness. We have one of the K-st harness-makers in the state, and you know as well as we do that Hand-Made Harness are the Host. Farm Implements and WAGONS AND BUGGIES Be sure and see him when you need anything in his line. f Avoca, lirzoc Nebraska Q (Special Correspondence.) D. Hansen was a Gretna visitor Saturday. Mrs. B. F. Dill and son WlUard went to St. Francis, Kansas to visit with relatives. George Towle of Havelock Bpent Sunday in the berg. H. P. Long shipped a car load of hogs Monday. Mrs. J. J. Hill of Belvldlere, Neb., visited friends In Souh Bend this week. Chris Hofmaster and F. Baum were Omaha passengers Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Moran of Ashland visited at the home of J. Q. Lansing this week. John Wagner was a Loufeville vis itor Monday. M. S. Brlggs, representing the Plattsmouth News-Herald was a bus lness visitor In South Bend. Mrs. J. Q. Lansing is reported on the sick list. Quite a few of the South Bend peo pie attended the dance at Fasberg Friday night. John Campbell is repairing his house In readiness for Thos. Brit on to occupy. Mr. John Timm will Immediately take possession of his new house as soon as Mr. Brltton moves. Mrs. John Timm and children were Omaha visitors Saturday. Chas. Dill was In Ashland Satur day. Mrs. Dr. Jones of Murdock was In South Bend recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McHugh were Omaha visitors Sunday where they went to visit Jerry's aunt who Is re covering from a recent operation. Will Klauser recently made the purchase of a $1,000 "Jack" In Iowa Miss Mary McHugh visited with her little friends In South Bend. Sat urday. Jerry McHugh at "Stltz" has been short on potatoes of late, but sue ceeded In getting some hauled from Murdock by Jake Carmichel. I will pay 80c per bushel for potatoes de uverea at south Uenrd. Can use from 50 to 75 bushels at present. Mrs. W. B. Ackerman was a Mur dock visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hill and Chns Hill and wife were Plattsmouth visit ors Tuesday, where they were calle to arrange for the settlement of Aunt Marcy's will. T. N. Fountain has been busily en gaged In remodeling his ferry boat. He has made the bout eight feet lon ger, which will more evenly balance It and draw less water. When the season opens up Mr. Fountain says he will be able to take the boat up to the fisheries Instead of Just crossing the river. Mr. Fountain passed over large crowds of people last summer, most of them fisheries visitors on Sunday. The Woodmen lodge will give an other dance and oyster supper on The last dance was L. G. Larson w as a business visitor n Omaha this afternoon going up on the mail train ut noon. Local Hews. Miss Maggie Jess is visiting with friends in Omaha this afternoon go ing up on the mail train at noon. Emll Weyrlck Is looking after some business matters today In Omaha going to that city on the Mrs. A. F. Seybert of near Cullom early train this morning. Sheriff Qulnton was a passenger this morning on the early train for is spending the day in the city, hav ing come in this morning. Canon H. B. Burgess is spending Omaha and possibly further, having the afternoon in Omaha going up to business matters to attend to. that city on the noon train. PM, ,laprU ,Mrt tM. Bert Pollock is looking after bus- morning on the early train for Doug- lness matters in Omaha today going ia8 1,., where she will make a vis up on the early morning train. it 0f several days with relatives. T. D. Stokes la spending the after- Mike Martin is looking after some noon In Omaha where he had busl- business matters in South nmnha neiia matters to look after, going up this afternoon going there on the on the fast mall. noon train. Mrs. S. L. Thomas is among Councilman J. P. Falter depart- those going to Omaha on the noon ed on the 'mail train for Omaha train to attend the automobile show where he had important business during the afternoon. matters to attend to this afternoon. John Jungqulst, Burlington agent chief of the Fire Department An- at Pacific Junction, came over this ton H. Koubek is among those trav- raorning on No. 19 to spend a few ellng to Omaha this noon to remain hours looking after some business over night, and look after some bus matters. inpsR affairs. Former Mayor Henry R. Gering Allen Trosper came in this morn- came down last evening from Oma- hnK frora his home near Mvnard and ha to look after his business Inter- Wbb a visitor this afternoon In Coun- ests In the city. cil Bluffs Koine up on the fast mail The Bazaar In the Hotel Riley at noon. block is running a big package sale Wm. HInrlchsen is visiting with this week. friends ami attending tn snmn html. Ernest Wurl is spending the day ness matters this afternoon in Oma- in Omaha being a passenger for that ha having gone to that city on the city this morning on the early train, fast mall at noon. Ed. Miller was a pnssenger this Geo. Falter of the firm of Falter morning for LaPlatte where he goes & Thlerolf, Is spending the afternoon to Join the bridge gang of the Bur- In Omaha looking after business mat lington. ters being a passenger on the mail Miss Alice Budig departed thla train for that city. morning on the early train for Oma- Mrs. W. T. Glenn and daughter ha where she will make a visit of May, are spending the day In Omaha several days with friends. being passengers on the Burlington Jos. McCarthy Is having his eye traln for that city, looked after today in Omaha by the P. E. Ruffner was a passenger this specialist, going up on the morning morning for Omaha where he will train for that purpose. spend the day making a visit with his Jesse Perry Is among those hav- daughter Mrs. Dr. Roy Dodge, lng business in Omaha this after- Mrs. Jas. Mitchell who Is visiting noon to attend to, being a passen- In the city the guest of Mrs. H. D. ger for that city on the fast mall Travis, was a passenger this morning train. on the early train for Omaha. A. Clabaugh of the Nebraska Mrs. George Ithoden Is spending Lighting Company, is looking after the day in Omaha having come In company business in Omaha this af- this morning and going to that city ternoon being a passenger for that on the early Burlington train, city on the fast mall. A s W a Bpcndlng the day , Mrs. II. R. Neitzel and babies of South 0maha MnR aftpr (ho caN Murdock who have been visiting for t(J mflrkpt( Mng a pnHSOKOr for several days In the city with her 4fc, .i i.. i i i mm 1'iijr vi ii uiu eniiy iiiimiiiiik num. parents v. u. uuinman ana wire, re turned to their home this noon going to Omaha on the fast mail. Miss Minnie Guthman accompanied them for a short visit. Miss Walker of Murray and Miss Florence Dovey of Plattsmouth, who have been hero for some days at tending the house party given by Miss Mary Wilson, returned home Married ut Iios Angeles. G. F. S. Burton and wife just re ceived the intelligence of the marr- riage of their son Ixon, to Miss Edna Friday. March 5 M. Elliott at Los Angeles, Cal. The a success both socially and flnan marriage took place several days dally. Music for the occasion will ago. The young couple are ex- be furnished by the Jacobs orchestra, pected to arrive In this city in a composed of drums, violin and cor- few days for an extended visit with n"t. Everybody is Invited. Dance the parents of Mr. Burton. The tickets 75 cents and supper 25 cents, young man's many friends in this B- F. Dill was an Omaha passenger city and vicinity extend to him their Wednesday. sincere congratulations upon his tak- J. M. Demmlng's sale was attend ing to himself a wife and all hope for ed by a large crowd, one of the larg a long, happy and prosperous mar- est sales that has been held In this rled life for the happy couple. The section for years. Everything young man Is one of the brightest brought good prices. One yearling and most estimable this city has calf brought $150.00, In fact all the turned out and In his California horses and cattle broueht cood home he has made quite a mark for prices. Mr. Demmlng will pnek his himself with every prospect of rls- household effects at once and remove lng higher In the future. to his new home near Broken . Bow. Mr. Demmlng and family will bo inlHHf.rl hv nil Inline? u'ull 111,. .4 t... Hairy Mamie WcK " ,, ' . '" ,""'u . vii: Will III U II 1 1 jr. .III. UflllllllllK Mr. Frank Massle and family went has been moderator the school board to Ashland last Saturday to attend and h,H ,)()!iltlon ,., ue f)lM by up. the wedding of their son H. T. Massle point ment or else a special election to Miss Alice Lucile Wortman. The be ,M KhouIJ lhe ppHW,nt ,)().lrd fn weaning iook piace M.naay ana mo to aKr)0 .,,,...,.,. We Mrs. Graham of Omaha who has been visiting in the city with Mis. P. E. Ruffner and Mrs. Geo. Hedge returned to her home this noun on the mail train, Mrs. Dr. Dodge of Omnlin, who has been spending several days in the city, the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Ruffner, re- last evening. Nebraska City News, turned to her homo this morning. Mrs. V. C. Ahlstrand and bnbles County Commissioner Fried rich departed this noon on the fast mall returned last evening from a day's for Logan, la., where they will make visit with his sister Mrs. John Lohnes their future home, removing from at Omaha, where she is recovering this city to that point today. The from the effects of an operation per- loss of Mr. nnd Mrs. Ahlstrand Is formed upon her several days ago. greatly regretted by their many When he went he was considerable friends In this city. worried over her condition but he Our high school debaters who were found on his arrival at the hospital. defeated at Plattsmouth returned that she was much Improved and was home without any sore spots, and progressing very nicely toward re- Hatlsfled. They did not want the covery. This news is gratifying to Judges to split hairs nor give them the lady's many friends who trust anything they did not deserve. But that the good symptoms present are wait until the next time. Weeping permanent and that she will soon be Water Republican. able to be about again as of old. Walter L. Thomas, wife and son Clarence are anionic those taking in ltH f Honor. the sights of the automobile show at . Some few months ago The Journal Omaha today, having gone to that started, under. the above heading, to city on the early train this morning, publish the names of our readers Mr. Thomas was at the show yester- who renew from time to time, that day and was much Impressed with they might know that they had re- It. reived the proper credit upon our Harry Smith and family arrived ,mokH' but fro,n a r,,Hn r work nml In the city this morning from Glen- K 01 "mB w0 ,M' 10 'onunue. wood, la. Mr. Smith recently pur- w ry It again, and should you chased the Stohlman place west of n,n" " nioney, look for your nnine ii. Im riiv un.i u nnw moving intn tin. under ttiiH head, and after a reason- bride and groom go to Potwln, Kas., on a ranch to reside. The groom is a graduate of the Weeping Water Academy, and has been teaching at Ashland, also the bride Is a teach er. Harry's many friends In Weep ing Water will rejoice with him in his happiness and wish for hi in abundance of prosperity. Weep ing Water Republican. wish Mr. Demlmng and his family success In their new horn. Dcvoo Paints. No matter what you paint, or where, Devoe Lend-and-Zinc Paint Is dlate relief and permanent cun Pile Cured lit Home by New Ab sorption .Method. It you Buffer from bleeding, Itch ing, blind or protruding piles, send me your address and I will tell you how to cure them at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also Bend some of his home treatment free io irini wiin reference! from your own locality If requested, lmme as OU 1 03 & AVOCA NEBRASKA 3 ? M4 right for It. Inside the house a room, or the whole Interior of the house; outside the house, or any part of It; or any other buildings; Devoe Lead-and-Zlnc Pnlnt will do the job right. Made (tf right nialerials put to gether In the right way, ready to Use. Specify iK'Voo to your painter. W. L. Pickett, Agt. sured. Send no money, but tell nth ers of tills offer. Write today to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, lnd. ' ' John Eberliardl, a prominent H i.en or renin, ill., who h?n intn (penning tin- past mouth i;i this Mai", havliiK been WMtinir relatives a! t.xetcr. Neb., nml In I'lerc-' ( 01111 ty. end who for Kex- ril dajs p.o I lies been the guest of CoiHily ('oinnils nonet iM'ieilriib aim niher frh ml in ihls city, rt iif 1 to Ills Imnii llils morning. Thirty-five )enrs an ( oninilssloner Frlediieh worked for Mr l'liirluir,lt u;:n..i 1.1.. . ... " ' (TUBtlD. Office with Dr. Brendel An. 'Token. They hud u very pleasant pointments can be made withjhim. 'visit this time. DR. E. R. ECAAR DENTIST - property, IiIh goods having come over from Glenwood last night. He expects to complete the transfer of the goods from the car 1 1 his farm today and tomorrow and by Monday he will be in shape to tnko formal possession. Col. Henry ('. Mc.Maken was a passenger this morning for Omaha. The Colonel has abandoned fail h in the Ire prospects for the coming Ben son and expects to have to use arti ficial Ice during the coming season as ho failed to secure a Hiilllcient sup ply this winter. While bis faith in Hicks is still unbounded, he admits that the weather does not get cold enough to freeze ice hard and for that reason be Intends to arrange to handle artificial Ice for water pur poses, halng a sullUieiicy of stor age Ice. Anton Lepovskl and wife of Ledge- Wood, X. it, have been vlsillng III the city for several days past with Mr. lcpiiv.'-kl'H ulster, Mrs. .las. ltuii nnek and family, ami this morning In company wlili Mrs. Iliirlanek and soil Joe, they were passengers for Omaha where they will lslt with friends during the day. Mr. Lepov skl is a prominent farmer of the Red River country of Dakota, the wheat belt, and paid this city a visit last fall, lie states that prospects are good In the Red River valley for the coming season. nble length of time, if you fail to see it, kindly drop us a line, (bat we may look the matter up. Following are the names of those paying tince our last not li e. . John Wchi boln, I'lattsuiouth. John Muylleld, Plalnvlew. lieu I leek in a ii, Plattsmoutli. L. H. Peterson, Plattsmouth. John Koukal, Plattsmouth. J. M. Campbell, Alvo. Mrs. Clans Breckenfeld, Elm wood. C. V. Pltmnn, Weeping Water. F. J. Illld, Mynarii. Ed Trlt'sch, Plattsmouth. K. II. Spangler, I'lattsuiouth. A. F. Schaffer, Cedar Creek. Mrs. W. A. Taylor, Plattsmouth. Con Sears, Cedar Creek. John Schell, Murdock. A. E. Leesley, Greenwood. Steve Itecknor, Nehawka. Harry Wiles, Myuard. C. A. Phillips, Pbittsnioulh. Albert Van. Horn, Cedar Creek. Joseph Nejedly, Plattsmouth. Thomas llusklrk. T. J. Ilo.deker and II. F. Vviik,e, Wuusa, Yb. Henry Prosser, Contrnrtincr, Plastering-. Brick and Stone Work, Concrete Foundations and Walks. : : : : : ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone 107, Elmwood, Neb.