The Avoca oepartmeni; UUMHIddluncnd WflEV & SOD I If HOLD SESSION Newt Items Gathered Each Week by a Special Reporter (or Thi Department of the Seml Weekly Journa George Braeiele was here from Berlin Monday. Lon Martin arrived iast week from North Carolina. Thos. H. Straub was a visitor at Omaha Monday. When you think of paint or paper think of Copes. Ora E. Copea was at Cook Sunday visiting relatives. Miss Neva Zook Is spending the week at Auburn. Sheriff Qulnton was over from IMattsmouth last wees. Mrs. M. Graham, Ralph and Beth were at Omaha Friday. Remember that July 29th Is the day of the Odd Fellows' picnic. Mrs. George AYandei-er returned Tuesday evening from Omaha. Mrs. E. C. Spencer and son of Hunt ley are visiting Avoca relatives. Mesdnmes B. C. Marnuardt and F. V. Kulige were at Omalia Monday. J. M. McFarland was a business vis itor at Omaha the first of the week. Jeff Walcher has been painting and papering at Weeping Water this -.week. " - Tl .... 1 .1 1 TiiaoildV fur inrs. IU11II"II, ... Sumner to visit her osn Frank and family. Mrs. George Shaokley spent several davs last week visiting relatives at Murdock. " See the new post cards of Avoca at Copes' drug store. A large line to select from. John Malcolm was here from Tal- mage this week visaing relatives and old time friends. Henry Franzen and J. H. F. Ruhge attended the wrestling match at Dun bar Wednesday evening. Vilas and Frank Sheldon, James Palmer and James Pollard, of Nehaw ka, were on our streets Thursday George Wanderer and son Willie went to Omaha- Friday to see Mrs. Wanderer who Is In a hospital at that plac?. John McFarland has rented the Wm. Morley building and will handle produce and cream In connection with 'flour and feed. Haganows Band of Lincoln, has been secured to furnish the music picnic day. This alone will be worth coming miles to hear. iFWOUEtl ONLY KNEW What a Heap of Happiness it Would Bring to Plattsmouth Homes. Hard to do housework with an aching hack. Brings you hours of misery at leisure or at work.. If women only knew the causes that Backache palnn come from sick kidneys, ' 'Twould save much needless woe. Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid neys, Plattsmouth people endorse this: Mrs. James Hodgert, 1102 Main street, Flattsmouth, Neb., says: "1 suffered a great deal at times from dull, heavy pains across the small of my bac, especially when I stooped or brought any strain on the mus cles of my loins. About two years town on business Thursday. aeo I learned of Doan's Kidney ruis npnrirA Proutv and family were and they brought me such prompt in town Thursday. and positive relief that I have since llay LjIieh. of Omaha was In town used them whenever I have felt m lonkln after business Interests need of a kidney remedy. I procured Tnursday Doan's Kidney Pills at Gerlng & I Q p Foreman, sr., shipped hogs Co.'s drug store and I have found tQ 0maha Friday morning such great benefit from their use that I feel justified In endorsing them." The above statement was given in June, 1906, and on December. 30, 1908, Mrs. Hodgert said: "I can still endorse Doan's Kidney Pills highly. I am glad to confirm all I have previously ' sal J about this remedy." For salo by all dealers. Price CO cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, Alvo . (Special Correspondence.) Grandma Foreman was taken real sick Monday afternoon, but Is some better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bird and children, visited at the home of his father, Wesley Bird Sunday after noon. Dan Manners and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Manner's mother, Mrs. Knott. woitor Pnrn of Lincoln spful a day or two with Eber Allen last week, returning home Thursday evening. Miss Highberger of Lincoln visit ed Mrs. Allen a few days last week. The Misses Nellie and Bessie Sud ra nf riatonla. are spending the week with relatives. W. B. LInch of Lincoln was in Plattsmouth. NVb., July 20, 1909. Board met pursuant to adjourn ment; present, M. L. Friedrich and C. R. Jordan. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved, when the following business was trans acted In regular form: .Bond of the Lincoln Construction company, filed and approved. Bond of E. G. Lewis, Justice of the peace, Louisville precinct, filed and approved. The following bills were allowed on the general fund: James Robertson. State vs. John A. Felsner 17.15 C. D. Qulnton, State vs. John A. Felsner 7.53 Chas. Burke, State vs. J. A. Felsner, assigned to W. O. Ramsey 4.10 11. C. McMaken, State vs. J. A. Felsner 2.10 Mrs. H. A. Bailey and daughter Grace and baby Kennetn, were in Omaha Friday. G. P. Foreman and son Joseph returned from Omaha Thursday evening. Sheriff Qulnton was doing bus! ness In town Saturday. Dr. L. Mulr and family went to Lincoln Friday, returning Satur day. Mrs. Craig, who has been visit- New Ycrk.sole agents for the United ,ng her daughter, Mrs. L. Mulr, re states. Remember the name Doan s and take no other. T1IH S.-iLOOX QUESTION'. NEHAWKA. (Register. We are pleased to state that Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Henry Behrns who have been under the weather, are much Improved. R. O. Watters of the Plattsmouth News-Herald was In Nehawka inter viewing his principal, E. M. Pollard, n Wednesday. We acknowledge a short call from him. Mrs. R. B. Stone and daughter and Miss Isadore Hall went to Lin coin Wednesday evening to bid their aunt, Mrs. E. G. King, of Syra cuse Godspeed on a trip to Seattle and the coast. Nels. Anderson was taken with a severe case ui piumuuie iiumwuius on last Friday evening, caused by eating canned lobster. He was pretty sick for a couple of days, but at this writing Is as good as new. William Tinker disposed of his barber shop and Ice cream business to J. E. Buskirk, and has accepted a position with the M. P. railway as relief agent. He is now relieving one of the operators at Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Owens, who recently came here from West Virginia, started for their native heath on Tuesday evening. Mr. Owens had a splendid situation' with A. F. Sturm, but that dread disease called home sickness Eot the best of him and could stand it no longer. Lightning on Wednesday evening set fire to the barn of Billy Betts, living southwest of Nehawka, dur lng the storm of that evening. The barn was a complete loss, but was fully covered by Insurance. Mrs. John Behrns had a horse burned to death in the fire, and this also was covered by insurance. Elmer II., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Chappell, died at their home north of Nehawka on July 11 of tuberculosis, aged 22 years months and 18 days. The deceased was born in Harrison county, Ind., where he lived until his parents moved here some years ago. He was a young man of fine cnaracter and wherever he was known Had many friends. turned to her home at Greenwood Friday, The first threshing of the season In this vicinity was done last Sat urdav for S. C. Boyles. Fred Leidig's machine did the work ..u,v..i..i.. ot vnrif Prof. Jacooson was in town on 1 JIG I lUUlUlllUUlOLD nv, "V last wek and declared for a county ''"""J- "'u option ?ght next summer. Every P. J. Llnch took the early train candidate will have to go on record Monday morning for Omaha and before election. The fight will not Plattsmouth, returning home In the be between Prohibtllonists and antl- evening, Prohibitionists, but between county William Boyles of Lincoln is look- nntinnista ' nnd anti-county option- lng after his farm interests this i Ists. A county optlonist, however, Is week. eenerallv a Prohibitionist In dis- William Newkirk Is building guise, but there are a good many barn on his lots this week ennntv onton men in the state who Our depot has a shift of three - i will always oppose a prohibition men at work at present movement. Whatever the fight may Charles Kirkpatrlck and family be, why let it become litter as such returned home from Colorado Tues question usually do. The question (jay noon. They report a fine Is one on which friends and neigh- time bors will hold divergent views, we j0hn elites has gone to a sanl- believe that the law we now have Is tarlum at Lincoln, to be treated for good, but If there are any who hold rheumatism. a contrary belief we shall not want Mrs. Henry Bennett of Waverly to quarrel over it. In our humble came over Wednesday afternoon, opinion county option is a stepping bringing her father, 'Mr. Bassey of stone to prohibition, and for that Kearney, to visit his daughter, Mrs, reason we shall naturally oppose Knott county option. Fremont Herald. jirs. j. y. Pnrscll died early Wed- The above seems very satlsfac- nesday morning after an Illness last tory, but those engaged In the liquor hng several weeks. business will not agree with us. lhe j0e Bird, wife and baby are vis story is being very industriously ltlng at the home of Mrs. Bird's circualted to the effect that Shal- lenberger promised to sign no bill Inimical to the Interests of the vs. Vi vs. vs. father, Mr. of town. Mr. and James Grove southeast I Mrs. Carlton Gulllon liquor dealers, thereby secured sup- went to Greenwood Sunday after- port of the Liquor Dealers' associa- noon. tion. We do not believe that Shallen berger ever made such a promise because It Is not In accordance with his noitlcal acts nor his mode of transacting business privately. Cer tain Individuals may have circulated such a report, but we are of the opinion that Shallenberger knew nothing about It. But that has nothing to do with the question at Issue. The next election will be fought on the question of county option or daylight saloons. County option is but the stepping stone to prohibition, while the daylight sa loon means' to remain as we now are. Now 1b the time to begin to fctudy the question and be ready. Nebraska City News. Daily Journal, 10c per week. Henry Prosser, . Contracting, Plastering, Brick and Stone Work, Concrete Foundations and Walks. : : : : : ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone 107, Elmwood, Neb Miss Marie Stroemer and her brother Alfred, went to Lincoln Saturday by way of Eagle. ii. a. btone went to umana on business Wednesday. Mrs. Lee Brlllhart received a mes sage from home that her father was very low and she left Wednesday for Johnson, Neb., to be with him Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bobbin of Unl- ersity Place visited the home folks Sunday. a. bKiies nas purchased a new gasoline engine to b used to pump water on his farm on which M. t'. Reefer lives. Lem Foreman vlsl.'cd bin parents Sunday. Carl Sacks had a horse killed by the train Tuesday afteinoo.i about three miles west of town. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Leaslle of Creenwood, visited at tho home of Mrs. LeaHlies brother, Joe Vlckers last Sunday. Henry Snoke spent a few dajs o 1 nme last week. Paint that Pays! That's Tatton's Sun I'roofraint. Why? Because it covers more surface, wears lender snd looks better than any other high grade paint on the market. It add greatly to the beauty and attractiveness of a pro perty, and often helps to sell it at a profit much greater than the cost of painting. (let our free booklet and color card. ORA 5. COPES, Farm for Sale. 160 acres 6 miles northwest of Clarks, Neb.; 110 acres under cultl vatton, .10 acres alfalfa, balanco In meadow and pasture Good house barn and granary, cribs, rattl shed, good shade and running sprln at the house. No trade. Geo. A. Agnew, Central City, Nth. Tho undersigned has about 40 acres of good grass to rent for pas luring horses only. Good runnln water and plenty of Minde. On Dr. J. B. Martin, State vs. J. A. Felsner Alex Bisanz, State vs. J. A. Felsner J. Mercer, State vs. J. A. Felsner '. Ben Ralney, State vs. J. A. Felsner E. Manspeaker, State vs. J. A. Felsner Geo. Dwyer, State vs. J. A. Felsner James Robertson, State vs. Andrew Bloom C. D. Qulnton. State vs. Andrew Bloom M. Archer, State v 8. An drew Bloom James Robertson, State vs. Charles Hixon C. D. Qulnton, State s. Charles Ilixon M. Gering, paid to Sheriff Smith county, Kas Wm. Gllmour, State vs. Charles Hixon Walter Gochenour, State vs. Charles Hixon John McBrlde, State vs. CharleB Hixon Mrs. Chas. Hixon, State vs. CharleB Hixon Mabel Ilixon, State Charles Hixon .... Effle Hixon, State. Charles Hixon Mrs. Anna Bird, State vs. pharles Hixon James Warga, State Charles Hixon Lee Flckler, State Charles Hixon Mrs.' Chas. Schwab, State vs. Charles Hixon William Holly, Sta'.e vs. Charles Hixon H. M. Soennichsen, vs. Charles Hixon. Ida Hixon, State Charles Hixon ... R. W. Gochenour, vs. Charles Hixon William Schwab, State vs. Charles Hixon B. I. Clement, Robert Ilasswell Dick McNurlln, Rober.t Ilasswell I. R. Race, Jury Hasswell . T. Dudley, Jury Robert Ilasswell S. Barnes, Jury Robert Ilasswell G. Cogllzer, Jury Robert Ilasswell N. J. Calkin, Jury Robert Ilasswell J. McDonald, Jury Rob ert Ilasswell E. Peterson, witness Robert Hasswell E. E. Koontz, witness Rob ert Hasswell Frank Klepser, witness Robert Ilasswell S. Crlssman, witness Robert Hasswell F. S. Deals, witness Rob ert Ilasswell P. 8. Dustln,, witness Rob ert Hasswell Dr. J. B. Hungate, witness Robert Hasswell George Barton, petit Juror John Bajeck, petit juror.. Peter Eveland, petit Juror F. M. Hesse, petit Juror.. A. llennlngs, petit Juror George Cook, petit Juror.. L. D. Mullen, petit Juror. . Wm. Starkjohn, petit Juror Campbell, petit Juror. . Lyman James, petit Juror W. O. Odgen, petit Juror. John Edmunds, assigned to M. L. Frledrbh I). A. Miller, asHlKHMl to I). C. MnrKnn ('has. Gerlaih, petit Juror .1. F. llennlngs, petit Juror John Colbert, petit Juror. (!. W. Snyder, petit Juror George Born, petit Juror.. George Horn, petit Juror.. Aug. TiirtHih, petit Juror bailiff K. M nifpeaker, bailiff. . . . ('. F. Hall, fee bill State vs. Dalllhle et nl, $10. .Ml allowed D. S. State vs. State inquest inquest Robert C. I OUR JULY c MM mm OF HIGH CLASS Summor GrchondisQ BEGINS U0 2.10 .10 4.10 2.10 4.10 11.45 6.8! 3.50 21.55 16. 5.00 4.80 2.50 4.80 2.00 18.10 18.10 4.00 2.50 4.8 6.00 .00 2.00 16.10 2.60 3.00 14.90 scraav, .july 12m Each Hem as Priced is a Bargain: 6c 10c, 12c and 15c Lawns and Batistes now on sale at 25c Silk Mulls and Figured Lawns now 10c Tissues and Embroidered Swisses and Flaxons 25 and 50c values, now 16c 25 and 35c French Ginghams, now 17c 50c Japtha Silks a new beautiful fabric, in all the latest shades at 35 and .s. 39c White Waistings, 35 and 40c values, now.... White Waistings, 25 and 30c " 18c Shirting and Apron Checks, per yard 5c ( ) All Our Shirt Waists at a lib eral reduction in price. I. G. lira & m Dr. Leonard Muier, medi cine to J. C. Aarons. . . C. R. Jordan, salary and expense B. C. Marquartn, mercnuu- dlse Flattsmouth Water Co., water rent to Jail ana court house I. C. M linger, six months salary, euro physicians' district No. 6 M. Fanger, liiercliumnso to 15.00 14.00 18.25 .31.00 .00 Lincoln Construction Co., bridge work 1,200.00 Ben Beekman, bridge work 20.00 Board mljuurned to meet August 3. 1909. W. E. UOSENCRAN'S, County Clerk. 7.80 1 .10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.50 1.50 1.50 1 .50 1.50 1.50 1.50 7.30 6.10 7.80 11.40 11.40 6.60 8.90 11.50 13.00 20.00 8.00 4 5.65 343 45.60 30.00 15.80 1.00 pooir Anton Kalasek, labor.... Klopp & Bnrtlett, supplies Neb Telephone Co, tolls and rent E. Ratnour, burial or pauper E. Manspeaker, fee tun... Remington Typewriter Co., ribbon M. L. Frledrb h, salary and expense M. L. Friedrich, money paid for mowing weeds Trenmore Core, copies or legislation (refused) .. D. L. Amlek, Juror certin- cate C. D. Qulnton, uoanung rlty prisoners Wm. Barclay, meals to Jury J. D. Tutt, assigned to li. M. Soennichsen, bailiff certificate C. D. Qulnton, salary ana boarding county pris oners 264.00 9-50 malum Allowed on tlio Roud Fund. 6.10 w. C. Bartlett. road work, district No. 15 30.50 Ben Beekman, road work, district No. 10 ....... 44.50 Wilson Concrete Co., cul vert work, district No. 12 42.43 ( lalnm Allowed on Bridge. Fund. Nebraska Construction Co., bridge work 3,080.00 Any lady can get a silvered "No Drip" Coffee Strainer by writing Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Send no money. Simply ask for tho "No-Drip" Coup on privilege, giving your numo and address. Dr. Shopp will also send free his new and very Interesting little book describing Dr. Shopp's Health CofTee. Henlth Coffee is such a close Imitation of real coffee, that It requires an expert to tell the dif ference. And neither Is there a grain of real coffee In It. Mado from pure toasted grains, malt and nuts, Its flavor and taste Is exeodliig ly gratifying. No tedious boiling either. "Mado In a minute," says Dr. Shopp. Write today for tho book and "No-Drip" Coupon. F. W. White. .00 8.10 14.80 10.50 8.00 To Head of llorscn for Sale. Tho undersigned has 20 head of good young horses to dispose of at private sale, In any number de sired. They are large-boned, In good shape, and none of the branco order. They can bo found at my place, six miles southeast of Mur ray. Come and see thorn for your selves. Prices reasonable. Frank Vallery, Looking One's Best. It's a woman's delight to look Uer best but pimples, , skin eruptions, sores and bolls rob life of Joy. Lu ten! Bucklln'g Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and vel vety. It glorlfleB the face. Cures pimples, sore eyes, cold sores, crack ed Hp. chapped hands. Try It. In fallible for pileB. 25c at Gerlng & Co. 6. SO 1.1.00 12.40 9.80 R.S0 31.50 K.I 0 7.40 s.on 12. Ayer's Biair Vigor Anything injurious licrc? Anything of merit here? Will it stop falling hair? Will it destroy tlanJruff? Ask your doctor. Ask your doctor. Ask your doctor. Ask your doctor. Does not Color the Hair dollar per month per head, C. llengen. ( 7i mile south of Plattsmouth.