Th Avoca' eRartmGrii4!
Alvo
(Special CorrcpondQc.)
Dr. L. Mulr and family left Wed
nesday for a week's visit with rela-
Nws Items Gathrd Kach Wk by a Special Reporter lor Thla Department of the Semi-Weekly Journal tlveg at Mlford.
Clayton Dauck took the primary
election returns to Plaitsmouth, de
parting on the early train Wednes-
Sara Johnson was at Omaha last
week.
Only a short time now until school
begins.
II. G. Wellenstek as at Lorton
Sunday.
Copes sells paint every gallon
guaranteed.
O. Baler made a tr'p to Central
City last week.
William Knabe was up from Ber
lin Wednesday.'
J. C. Zlmmerer and family' were
at Omaha Monday.
Benjamin Mohr was in Omaha sev
eral days this week.
Robert Mickel was at Omaha
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. A. D. George returned to her
home in Omaha Friday.
Roy Malcolm returned from Den
ver the first of the week.
Sam Johnson was transacting bus
iness in Murdock Thursday.
George Cotton was here from Au
burn the first of the week.
George Shackley and family were
at Murdock Sunday visiting.
Avoca. the town to trade In
Copes the place to trade at.
Albert Benecke made a trip to the
state rnertropolis this week.
Nancy Fleshman was visiting in
Omaha Friday and Saturday.
Dr. J. F. Brendel and wife of
Murray were here this week.
Mrs. Wolf, Gladys and Miss Eva
Munn were at Omaha Monday.
We guarantee every jewelry sale
to be Just as represented. Copes.
L. U. Hupp and J. C. Zlmmerer
were at Xehawka Monday evening. -
The Badger Comedy company is
holding forth this week in Avoca.
L. U. Hupp Is at Central City this
week with a party of land seekers.
Miss Mamie Hillman was down
from Weeping Water Tuesday even
ing. H. G. Wellensiek was attending
to business matters at Burwell this
week.
Orlando Tefft, Edward Morley
and family were enjoying the sights
of Lake Manawa Friday and Saturday.
Fred Hillman and wife and Dr.
Schall and wife of Berlin were visit
ing at, the Fred Ruhge home Mon
day evening.
Mrs. E. 0. Copes of Cook was
here several days last week visiting
at the home of her son, Ora E.
Copes, the druggist.
Samuel Johnson, L. J. Marquardt,
Harry Marquardt, J. W. Brendel and
Ralph Graham left Sunday In an
automobile for a trip to South Dakota.
For The Big Festival.
The fire boys last night tuned
p. 1. 0M3fflf
Jeff Welcher finished painting the
large barn of Albert Selmers last
week.
There Is nothing better for chap
ped hands than A. D. S. Peroxide
Cream.
Mrs. Jeff Welcher and daughter
Marie were at Omaha the first of the
week.
John Busch was looking after
business matters at Omaha last
week.
The Warmer sisters spent several
days this week visiting Avoca
friends. '
Mrs. A. E. Cutter and daughter
Lela of Bethany are visiting Avoca
friends.
A Sunday school convention was
held here Wednesday afternoon and
evening.
Dr. RIckard and family were here
from Weeping Water Thursday
evening.
Ralph Graham was attending to
business matters In Omaha Friday
and Saturday.
E. C. Zlmmerer and wife of Om
aha spent last week with relatives
southeast of town.
George Shackley and wife enter
talned relatives from Lincoln the
first of the week.
The kid ball team went to Berlin
Saturday and cleaned them up to
the tune of 17 fo 6.
J. ('. Zlmmerer, ' L. F. Dunklrt
and William Wulf were Plattsmouth
visitors Wednesday.
Misses Julia Xutzman and Opal
Lewton attended the teachers' Insti
tute at Elmwood this week.
Misses Sophia Ruhge and Emma
Marquardt were at Weeping Water
Saturday, having dental work done.
Three automobile loads of riatts
mouth boosters were In town Friday
billing the town for the big carnival
to be held there In the near future.
They were certainly a jolly set.
Come again.
Corn Is All Right.
Corn in eastern Nebraska is still
in fine condition and has not been
damaged to date by want of rain,
but in many other sections of the
state the want of rain has been felt,
and only time can tell how much
damage has been done. There has
been practically no damage east of
Hastings and Red Cloud. South of
Hastings and around .Holdrege and
from that point west the damage
has been considerable.
W. W. Johnson, assistant general
freight agent of the Burlington, has
made an extensive trip over a large
portion of Nebraska to look Into
crop conditions. He says that it is a
hard matter to estimate the damage
"We saw fields on one side of the
road which were in fine condition,
while on the other side the corn
seemed to be drying up," said Mr.
Johnson, who traveled hundreds of
miles in automobiles. "A rain com
ing at the present time will do an in
estimable amount of good. The lack
of wind during this hot spell is all
that has saved Nebraska. If these
hot days had been accompanied by a
wind the corn would surely have
been parched."
A light rain fell Monday night
from Valley to Central City, and
while it was not heavy enough to
wet the ground much it served to
cool the atmosphere. Agents along
the Union Pacific report the corn In
fine shape and damaged very little
from the hot weather. The St. Jos
eph & Grand Island road reported a
temperature of from 78 to 102 along
that line Monday. The corn near
Marysville, Kas., is damaged about
30 per cent in the upland fields and
10 per cent on the lowlands.
There was a sprinkle of rain
around Powell Monday night and a
hard rain between Sidney and Col
ton, with a light rain from Colton to
Cheyenne. No damage was reported
along the Union Pacific lines Mon
day, although the corn was dried up
about 20 per cent near Paxton Sun
day.
Kansas has had no rain to break
the hot spell, hut there has been
lack of wind, which has saved the
corn, if the rain will come soon.
Omaha Bee.
In From Elmwood.
E. J. (Ted) Jeary, one of the live
ones of Elmwood, was in the city to
day on business, having been dele
gated to bring in the returns from
Stove Creek precinct. Mr. Jeary
who is like all good Elmwoodltes, Is
a strong booster for the Chautauqua
and says that the outlook now is
that this year's gathering will prove
the best ever given there. There
have been good crowds ever since
the opening day and the prospect Is
that it is to be a pronounced finan
rial success. Mr. Jeary says that
the good people of Elmwood expect
Plattsmouth and this lelnlty to turn
out in force and attend on Sunday
the 22d, when the special train run
from here to that city and return
If Plattsmouth does the right thing
there Is no doubt the people there
will appreciate it. Arrangements
have been made to make the visitors
enjoy themselves.
out and commenced their practice day morning
exhibition runs down Main street, Chester Herrell
throwing a stream of water each
time. Most of the runs were made
in good time, water being had with
in a very few seconds after the hose
was broken. These pratlce runs
will be made nightly when the
weather permits until the festival.
Fire Chief Koubck Is getting his
men In shape to give the public
something to look at when the festi
val get around. A practice of the
highly humorous water fight will al
so be had at Intervals so that the
boys can get used to it and can
stand the ducking they will be sure
to get
The baseball boys are putting In
every evening at practice and when
they face their opponents on the
diamond luring the grueling con
tests of festival week, they will be
in shape to put up some fast ball.
The game with Havelock Is now as
sured for Labor day and the boys
realize that they are going to have
to go some to trim the boys from
Salt Creek. Havelock phoned yes
terday that they would be here and
they are coming prepared to take
all the spare change out of town or
walk home. If the boys have their
way It will be walk for them. In ad
dition to this Cedar Creek its insist
ent that they be given a game and
it is possible a game may be arrang
ed for the morning of Sept. 1. Louis
ville is slated for the afternoon game
that day and the two teams will keep
Papa Warren's boys busy. Manley Is
also some anxious to get into the
fray and they will likely be nccomo
dated. These, with Ft. Crook, Elm
w'ood, Union and possibly one or two
others, will give the "fan" a week of
strenuous baseball.
The merchants have the pure food
show under advisement, and it Is
more than possible It will be a go
If it is there will be plenty of sample
meals to be had and all kinds of
good eatables will be on hand. In
addition the merchants have defl
itely decided that they will decorate
as never before In this city, and vis
ltors will find the business section
a mass of bunting and bags.
Reports continue, to come in of
big live stock and horse and hog
displays. Good Judges will ' be
chosen for these shows and the pub
lie will see what the really fine ani
mals are. Those who have Imagined
that Cass county could not make a
great, big display of blooded stock
will find how badly fooled they have
been. The agricultural products
will also be something to set back
the croaker. There Is going to be
something worth looking at In the
lines of grains and other crops.
The committee on sports and
games have a program or great
events on the track and tho field.
All the races and games Imaginable
will be featured all with ample
prizes. The sports and games pro
gram will please young and old.
The free attractions secured are
among the best on the road and will
give every one something to keep
them busy. Daring and thrillin
acts will abound and those who want
to see human life hhld cheap will
be accommodated.
and wife left
Tuesday evening for Hot Springs,
Kas., for a visit. They will also
visit In Li ion, Okla., ' before re
turning. 1 I- (!-
Morgan Curyea returned Tues
day noon from Kansas, where be
went to look after business. 1
Art Bird and family visited at
Wesley Bird'a Sunday. "
J. II. Stroemer and daughter, Miss
Marie, attended the Chautauqua at
Elmwood Tuesday afternoon. , Miss
Marie remained there for a visit
with relatives.
Mrs. Fred Dreamer and children
returned home Sunday from an ex
tended visit in Denver, Colo.
The Misses Sarah Campbell and
Eva Stander of South Bend came up
Friday evening and visited Mr. and
Mrs. Shaffer until Sunday noon,
when they returned home.
H. Ruloff Bpent a few days in Lin-It
Owing to the heavy shortage in the cotton crop
there has been quite an advance in the price of all
cotton fabrics. We were fortunate in having a fair
supply of most kinds of cotton goods on hand be
fore the advance. These we will share with our cus
tomers as long as they last at the old prices.
Fino Farm For Side
226 acres, all In one body, 17
acres in cultivation, and tho balance
timber and pnsture. A splendid
stock farm, and will bear inspection
A seven room house, and other out
buildings. $75.00 per acre takes it
For further particulars call on or ad
dress Otto Carroll, Xehawka, Xeb
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confidently recommend it as THE
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Price,
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11, lUrinr. Win.
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Ko.l On Trr'l"l Vo. 4 Fur Woman
Friend and wife left Thursday
morning for a visit at Des Moines,
Iowa.
E. M. Stone was at Murdock Wed
nesday afternoon on business.
Charles Strong is looking after
business at Lincoln this week.
II. Snoke returned to Hallam
Thursday evening on Xo. 7.
Commissioner Jordan was in
Plattsmouth Friday on county busl
ness.
Mr. Van Clove of Wood River Val
ley, who has been visiting Charles
Godhy for a few days, returned to
his home Saturday.
Cort Lemons and wife and Harry
Appleman and wife left Friday
morning in an auto for Aurora,
Neb., where they will visit a few
days.
J. E. Casey went to Lincoln Frl
day on business, returning home
Sunday noon.
Mrs. Harry Parsell returned to
Wilber last Saturday.
Joe Prouty returned to Iowa City,
la., Monday.
E. M. Stone and family spent
Sunday in Elmwood.
J. H. Foreman went to Lincoln on
business Monday.
Sam Jordan went to Lincoln Mon
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cashner of Uni
verslty Place visited Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dreamer.
E. M. Stone and Harry Vlckera
attended the Chautauqua at Elm
wood Monday evening.
Miss Lodemo Register visited In
town Sunday and Monday, attending
the Elmwood Chautauqua Sunday
evening.
The Alvo baseball team played
Louisville on the latter's diamond
last Saturday. Louisville won 2 to
nothing.
Miss Eula Weaver returned to
her home at South Rend Sunday
noon. Mrs. Shaffer accompanied
her, returning home In the evening.
Dale Boyles was a Lincoln visitor
last Friday evening.
The Misses Orpha Mullen, Alta
Llnch and Mae Prouty are attend
ing county Institute at Elmwood
this week.
William Sutton went to Omaha
Tuesday on No. 1 8.
Dr. L. Mtilr drove to fireenwood
Monday.
Frank ITptegrovo and Dr. Mulr
took In the chnutauqua and ball
pinme at Elmwood Tuesday.
The Alvo baseball nine played
Miiiwood iiiesday, winning Willi a
score of 2 to 1.
Horn To Thomas W. Uerry and
wife, .Sunday morning, a girl.
Stroemer Lumber and ('.rain com
pany shipped hogs Wednesday morn
ing to South Omaha market.
W. O. IloyleM of Lincoln was look
Ing after business interests here
this week.
Paul Frolleh of Lincoln is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Ruckiiell and
family, this week.
James Jordan lost a hog from the
heat recently.
Tho Misses Lnella Stout, Cora
Elsie Stout, . Pcurl Keefer,
lloyles, (J race Ilalley and
Foreman attended the Elm
chautauqua Tueseday after'
Last Call on Wash Goods
All our 20c and 25c Flaxons and Tissues at
per yard 12 1-2c
Shirt waiste suits sold at $1.85, reduced to. .$1.39
Mendell'i make a guarantee full and well made
Laces and Lace Insertions, an extraordinary
value, at lOc up to 7 inches wide.
We are showing some very good bargains in
: Ladies Muslin Underwear," to close
Gowns, sold at 58c, 89c, $1.25, now 48c, 75c, 98c
Drawers, Lace and Embroidered trimmed,
sold at 50c. now 39c
75c and $1.00 Drawers, now ; 50c
EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN SKIRTS
$1.25 and $1.50 skirts, now .... 98c
$1.75 " $1.48
$2.00 to $2.25 " 44 $1.68
$2.50 " $1.89
$3.00 " " $2.48
$3.50 14 $2.95
You should examine the above offer. We
know you will appreciate the reduction
Corset Covers sold at 15c to 25c to close at
' 35c to 50c
65c
10c
25c
43c
Corset Covers and Skirts slightly soiled at
at a big reduction.
1 1. lira &
Pioneer Lady Pannes Away.
Mrs. Ktttheiinia Marie Sihliefert,
aged 79 years 10 months and 18
days, died at the home of her son,
Fred Schllefert, Just at the south
east edge of town, Monday, August
9, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Mrs. Schllefert was born In Eb-
storf, Hanover, tiermany, In the
year 1829, and came to America and
located at PlattsmoiHh In 1862. One
year later she was married to Fred
Schllefert, Sr., and of this union
three children were born, Mary
Schllefert, who died several years
ago; Fred of Louisville, and Mrs.
Fred Horn man of Ashland.
In the year 186.1 this couple
moved to the old homestead south
west of Louisville seven miles,
where Mr. Schllefert died in 1890,
and four years ago Mrs. Schllefert
left the farm and moved to town
with her Hon.
Rev. Hart in nu preached the fu
neral sermon Wednesday,
11, at 2 p. in., and the remains were
laid to rest in the German Lutheran
cemetery. She was a member of the
Lutheran church and a Consistent
Christian lady. Ixnilsville courier.
A real romance has beer, lying in
the heart of t'ae ci7y"7orbuveritl
days quite unbeknown to the people.
Several months ago Walter Cum
mlngs' of this city departed for a
visit to the Alaska-Yukon exposition
at Seattle, Wash. There he met Miss
Jennie Cory, a daughter of II. W.
Cory, who formerly resided in this
city and a girl who was born here.
The chance acquaintance developed
Into a love affair and Anally cul
minated In a marriage. Mr. and
Mrs. Cummlngs returned to this city
several days since and have been
making a visit with John Cory and
family at the Perkins house. Mr.
and Mrs. Cummlngs many friends
and acquaintances will hasten to
extend their congratulations on their
matrimonial seas and trust that
their married life will be one of un
alloyed pleasure. They will prob
ably make their home In this city or
vicinity, Mr. Cummlngs being an
August 'employe tif the Hurllngton system.
S. H. Atwood of the firm of New
ell & Atwood Is in tho city 'today
attending to business matters.
The undersigned has about 40
acres of good grass to rent for pas
turing horecs only. Good running
water and plenty of shade. One
dollar per month per head.
C. Dengon, ,
7',i miles south of Plattsmouth.
Stuot,
Flora
Grace
wood
noon.
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No. J On tin Kltlnerl
No. D For Mimi
ho. 6 On Ithi-i.m!!jTn.
Dr. Shoc
Served as coffee, the new coffee
substitute known to grocers every
where as Dr. Snoop's Health Coffee,
will trick even n coffee expert. Not
a grain of real coffee In It, cither.
Pure healthful toasted i; rains, malt,
nuts, etc., havo been ho cleverly
blended as to give a wonderfully sat
isfying coffee taste and flavor. And
it Is "made In a minute," too. No
tedlotn 20 to .10 minutes boiling. F.
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Keeping the Floors Clean
raintcd floors are easier to keep clean
therefore more sanitary. During the sum
mer too, a painted floor looks cooler and l&i
more restful. When you do your spring
cleaning, throw out the hot, dusly carpets nnl
have your floors painted. It will preserve
tbctn as well ns make for greater comfort and
less work. For floors we advise tha use of
Lowe Brothers
Hard Drying Floor and Deck Paint
It comes In many attractive colors.
Let us show you the color cards.
We are exclusive agents for Lowe
Ilrothcrs Paint Products and know
that the quality is of the highest.
Honest methods and 35 years' cs
rfVJ, j)critnct are behind these paiata.
For Sale By
ORA E. COPES,
THE DRUCCIST.
S. While.
Restorative
Weyrich & Hadraba
Avoci
Nebrk
Paints at Gering'i.