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News Itstnt Gathered Each Week by a Special Reporter for This Department of the Semi-Weekly Journal
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Souvenler spoons at Copes'
store.
The election passed off very quiet
ly here.
Ervin Faap of Berlin was in our
city Friday.
Dr. B. F. Brendil was over from
Murray Friday.
Finley Llndsey was a Syracuse
visitor Thursday.
Born to John Peckman and wife,
a girl October 31.
Samuel Johnson made a trip to
Lincoln Thursday.
Fred Westlake was down from
Murdock Wednesday.
Revival meetlnga are in progress
at the Christian church.
A. D. S. Peroxide Cream is fine
for sore hands and face.
Marie Dowley is numbered among
the sick ones this week.
Theron Malcolm was a business
visitors at Bethany Friday.
E. R. Straub. was a business visi
tor at Nebraska City Monday.
Oralando Tefft expects to make a
trip to Europe In the near future,
Have you secured your ticket for
the lecture course. If not, why not?
Col. Bates and Judge Travis were
over from Plattsmouth last Thurs
day.
Henry Straub was a business visi
tor at Omaha the first part of the
week.
V. L. Gillln was transacting busi
ness at Omaha several days this
week.
Charles Woodsen of Omaha spent
the first of the week with Avoca
friends.
J. M. Dunbar has been suffering
the past few days with a felon on his
thumb.
Jeff Welcher has been decorating
W. II. Betts' new barn with paint
this week.
John Ruhge and family were here
from Murdock Sunday visiting with
relatives.
J. C. Zimmerer ami Simon
Rhemeir were Plattsmouth visitors
Thursday.
Mrs. Mead of Talmage spent sev
eral days this week with relatives
east of town.
Xels Sogard will hold a public sale
on his farm northeast of town on
November 18.
Miss Clara Marquardt entertained
a number of her lady friends from
Weeping Water Sunday.
The Bell Telephone company has
been making some improvements on
their lines here this week.
The social given by the ladies aid
of the Congregational church Satur
day evening was well attended.
Nicholas Trook took his mother
and sisters to Union Saturday, where
they spent the day visiting with
relatives.
Ora E. Copes, Ralph Crahani, John
h. Zink and B. C. Marquardt attend
ed the Masonic lodge at Weeping
Water Monday evening.
A man run to death trying to be
first to get one of those reserved
Beats for the lecture course to be
given in Avoca this season.
H. G. Wellenseik, Ora E. Copes
and wife and L. J. Marquardt and
wife made up a part that automo
biled to Otoe and Johnson counties
' Sunday.
Misses Selma Marquardt and
Louis Ruhge entertained a number
of their friends at the home of the
former Friday evening. An enjoy
able time was reported by all pres-
Bt.
Peter Jorgensen, the land and
attle king of Avoca precinct, pur
hased the Spanker farm north of
town last Saturday. Mr. Jorgensen
now owns nearly one thousand acres
f land.
The reserved seats for the lecture
ourse are going fast. . The people
ef Avoca and vicinity appreciate
something of this kind and are buy
lag early so as to assure them of a
good seat. This first number is "The
Star Musical Co.," on November 29
Rain Sunday night came in handy.
A good excuse to walk under your
friend's umbrella. For further in
formation ask Florence.
The report cards were given out
to the pupils Wednesday. It would
be much better for the teachers If
some of the pupils would be more
prompt In returning these cards.
It is too bad there isn't an elec
tric fan in the High school room for
the tenth and eleventh' grade boys.
Henry Maseman will be absent a
few days to help husk corn.
Surprised.
A number have been surprised
when they went to secure a reserved
seat for the lecture course to find
they were nearly all taken. The first
number, "The Star Musical com
pany," November 29; second number,
L. E. Follansbee, lecturer December
17; third number, "The Midland
Jubilee Singers," January 15;
fourth number, Victoria Lynn, read
er, March 5. For the four number
$1.25 for a reserved seat. Ticket!
are now on sale at Copes' drug
store.
Alvo
(Special Correspondence.)
Ed. Stone went to Lincoln Thurs
day.
Xo New Development.
There were no new developments
in the election here today. As fore
told In the Journal last evening the
Democrats have elected four of the
principal officers and the Republi
cans secured the remaining five al
though two of these cannot be safe
ly figured out yet on the basi3 of ma
jority. The work of eonvasslng the
returns will commence tomorrow
morning, County Clerk Rosencrans
having selected Messrs. James II.
Donnelly of this city, and Commis
sioner J. L. Swltzer of Weeping Wa
ter to assist him. The canvass will
likely take several days and an of
ficial table will hardly be complied
before Saturday evening.
Definite figures on the city seem
to indicate the election of P. E. Ruf
fner as city assessor by a large ma
jority, A. D. Despain for district as
sessor by a large majority. John
Corey for justice of the peace by a
large amjority, W. B. Rishel for
justice of the peace by a small ma
jority, and Jack Denson and James
Hlgley as constables, the latter Republicans.
School Xotes.
There will be no school Thursday
and Friday on account of the Teach
er's Association at Lincoln.
Byrtha Smoots was on the sick
list Monday.
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Jacob A. Shaffer went to South
Bend Saturday squirrel hunting. He
remained until Monday evening and
reports a fine time.
Herman Stroemer spent Satur
day in Omaha on business.
W. E. Newkirk went to Lincoln
Monday evening.
Ed. Stone went to Elmwood Fri
day. Mrs. Arthur Bird and Mr. Philip
Llrich attended, the Sunday school
convention at Elmwood last week.
Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Miss
Edith' of Lincoln, came down Sun
day to visit her mother Mrs. Craig.
Mrs. Johnson returned home Sunday
evening and Miss Edith will remain
for some time.'
The local passenger No. 17 going
west in the evening has changed
time; being due here now at 5:3G
p. m.
Walter Hattan of Waverly was
In town Tuesday morning.
Frank LInch of Lincoln wa3 in
town the fore part of the week.
Frank Uptegrove went to Lincoln
Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Boyles return
ed to their home in Lincoln Satur
day evening.
E. D. Friend returned Saturday
from Litchfield, Neb., where he ex
pects to move before spring.
Miss Leola Vallery of Murray,
Neb., came up last week to visit her
uncle, George Cook and other rela
tives for a few weeks.
Col. Bates and Judge Travis of
Plattsmouth, spent a few minutes in
town Thursday of last week.
Born Saturday, October 30, 1909,
to Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Keefer, a boy.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
John Skiles and daughter, Mrs.
Frank Curtis, and her little son are
visiting at the home of Alex Skiles.
Miss Mable Stout was shopping in
Lincoln Thursday and Friday of last
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Knicely of Lin
coln spent a day or two last week
with Mrs. Knlcely's mother, Mrs.
Craig and sister, Mrs. Dr. Mulr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stroemer
and children came in Monday from
Barneston, Neb., to reside here. They
occupy the George Hess dwelling in
west Alvo. Mr. Stroemer will be as
sociated with the Stroemer Lumber
ami Grain company.
Mrs. Gertrude Iloyles, Mrs. Ida
Robotham and children and Paul
Frohlich of Lincoln, came down Sat
urday to be present at a "birthday
dinner," Monday, November 1, 1909,
given In honor of Mrs. Charles Buck-
nell at her home; it being her thirty-
sixth birthday. A very enjoyable
time was reported.
Mrs. L. F. Brillhart and children
returned home from Johnson Sun
day, where she has been visiting her
mother.
Mr. Bragg of Elmwood Is paint
ing the residence of Charles Rose
now. Married at 3 p. m. Wednesday,
October 27, 1909, at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Charles Snavely,
Henry Rulofz to Mrs. Breckenfelt
of Elmwood. Rev. Snavely offlciat
ing. After the wedding supper they
drove to Prairie Home and departed
on the evening train for Denver,
Colorado.
Mrs. Edith Kltzel and Mrs. Nat
Snavely were passengers on No. 17
for Lincoln Monday evening.
Death of Mrs. Green.
News of the death of the aged
mother of I. B. Green and Mrs. B. C.
Hyde of this city was received here
this morning. This most estimable
lady had been visiting with her son,
Huston Green at Sidney, la., where
she was attacked with heart trouble,
death soon supervening and occuring
last night at 7 p. m. In addition
to her two sons and Mrs. Hyde, Mrs.
Green was also the mother of Mrs.
Jennings, well known In this city
No definite announcements of the
time of the funeral has been made,
arrangements being halted pending
the arrival of the children of the de
ceased in Sidney, where the services
will be held but it if thought the
obsequies will take p'ace tomorrow
In their untimely bereavement the
sorrowing children of the deceased
nave the deep symnathy or nr.ny
friends in this city and vicinity.
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Mrs. James H. Donnelly and Miss
Julia Herman are spending today in
Omaha.
I F. Salee made a business trip
to Omaha this morning, the first in
several months.
D. Saxton of Elmwood was among
those coming in yesterday to look
after some business.
A. J. Leplnsky, sales agent for the
Blatz people, was In the city today
attending to business matters.
Editor Barrows of the News Is
spending the morning In Omaha, go
ing there on business matters.
Mrs. C. W. Baylor and little son
were passengers on the morning
train for Omaha, where they will
spend the day.
M. Fanger, the Wooltex and mil
linery man, was a business visitor
today In Omaha, going up on the
morning train.
Mrs. C. L. Bergren and daughter
Miss Hannah are spending today in
Omaha, going to that city on the
morning train.
Charles L. Martin and wife are
among those spending today In Om
aha, going to that city on the morn
ing train.
Clyde Drew came down thia morn
ing from Omaha to spend the day
with relatives and look after some
business.
I. Pearlman Is among those in the
city today, coming down from Om
aha to attend to business matters
this morning.
Sam Long, the railroad contractor
of South Bend, Is In the city today
attending to business matters and
meeting friends.
Early Winter Excursion
R.ectes
TO CHICAGO: The National Farm Land Congress and United
States Land and Irrigation Exposition, also The Great International
Live Stock Exposition the most wonderful exhibition of farm pro
ducts ever held in this country. Students of modern farming methods
and of improved grades of live stock should attend; rates open to the
public. .
Tickets sold November 15th, 19th, 2Sth, 29th,. 30th, December 6th
and 7th, final limit December 13th.
TO OMAHA: National Corn Exposition, December 16th to 18th.
A new Exposition in character and scope. The future benefits of this
Exposition should mean increased wealth to every farm.
WINTER TOURIST RATES: Daily from November 1st, to Southern
and Cuban resorts. See the New South and enjoy its winter climate,
the hospitality of its people and the luxury of its grand hotels.
TO THE PACIFIC COAST: The usual winter tourist rates to Cali
fornia with retvrn via Puget Sound. , ,
rjOSESEEKERS EXCURSION: First and third Tuesdays to the
south and west during November and December.
W. L. PICKETT, Ticket Agent.
L. W. Wakelky, G. P. A., Omaha.
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Slipper at Coates Hull.
Coates Hall was the scene of i
very pleasant social affair last even
ing from 5 to 8, when the ladies of
St. John's Catholic church gave a
supper for the benefit of the church.
The various tables with their de
corations of bittersweets and foliage
very artistically arranged, made a
very pretty scene. The appetizing
supper of roast chicken and its ac
companiments proved that the ladies
were well versed as to the culinary
act.
Following the supper a number
remained for a social time. Selec
tions were furnished by a phono
graph, which further augmented the
pleasures of the evening.
The affair was largely attended
and the ladies realized a neat sum,
which will be used toward carry
ing on the work of the church.
A Good Man Selected.
The Journal is pleased to note that
the people of Otoe county at the
election Tuesday recognized a fine
man and a good citizen by electing
James A. White of Palmyra as coun
ty commissioner. Mr. White, who
is well known in this county had
a hard fight for election and only
his upright character, probity and
high standing in the community car
ried him through. :That he will
make Otoe a most excellent com
missioner is the belief of every one
who knows him and that no mistake
was made in his election is sure.
Wayne and Clyde Murphy of Om
aha came down this morning for a
short visit with friends.
John P. hell, one of the good
farmers from the Cullom neighbor
hood, Is spending today in the city
Poultry Wanted
Monday Nov. 8, '09
UP TO 3 O'CLOCK, P. M.
we will buy poultry, delivered at the B.
& M. depot for the Clarinda Poultry,
Butter and Egg Company:
Hens, per pound 9c
Springs, "per pound , 9Jc
Old Roosters, per pound 1c
Ducks, per pound 7c
Zuckveiler & Luiz
. K. Ward, the concrete construe
tion man of Lincoln, is among those
having business with the commis
sioners to look after.
Mrs. J. W. Crablll was a passen
ger for the north this morning, go
Ing up to make a visit with her rela
tives In Omaha.
Mrs. (1. O. Smith of Haveiock
who has been visiting In the city
the guest of Mrs. Thomas Wiles de
parted this morning for her home.
Frank J. Konlirist, the building
contractor, who has som,e work on
hand at Pacilic Junction, departed
for that place on No. 6 this morn
ing.
Commissioner C. It. Jordan came
down last evening from his home at
Alvo to attend the meeting of the
county board today. ,
Jesse Blunt departed this morn
ing for McCook, where he has some
matters in connection with hia litiga
tion with the Burlington to attend
to.
Leo Allison, the popular Rock
Bluffs precinct farmer, drove up this
morning to spend the day visiting
with friends and looking after some
business matters.
Mrs. A. A. Wetcnkamp ana Bon
Arthur and Mrs. William Weten
kamp were passengers on the morn
ing train for Omaha, where they
will spend the day.
Mrs. F. Wheeler and her guest,
Mrs. S. A. Woods of Denver, Colo.,
are spending today in Omaha. Mrs.
Woods arrived in the city several
days ago for an extended visit, she
being a sister of Mr. Wheeler.
Johnny Fitzpatrick, who for many
years was a terror to evil doers in
this city, and who is now a resident
of Omaha, spent last night In the
city with his daughter and other re
latives, returning to the metropolis
this morning.
The county commissioners met, is
an adjourned session today toconsld
er bridgo matters and routine busi
ness, nothing out of the ordinary be
ing done. All throe,. commissioners
were present, Commissioner Swltzer
nnd Jordan coming in last night for
the session. " . , . --
In county court yesterday a final
settlement was h:d . in the estate of
George K. Saylcs, the accounts of
the administratrix being examined
and allowed, and the bondsmen dis
charged and released- from obliga
tions on their bond. , , .
Mtr. "I. C. Lyle was a passenger
this morning for Waco, Neb., where
she will make a visit of several days
with her parents, leaving the genial
cashier of the Burlington to strugglo
with bachelorhood and try his hand
at keeping house by himself.
Mi's. Ma go wan of1 Los Angeles,
Cal., who has been spending a veek
in the city, the guest of her borther,
VV. 1), Jones and family, returned to
her home this morning. She was
accompanied as far as Omaha by
Misses Olive and Rtaiidfleld, who
will spend the day the day in' that
city.
E. T. Younker has sold his restaur
ant and bakery to C, L. Hunger of
Plattsmouth and the latter is now
In possession. Mr. Hunger will be
assisted In the work of conducting
the restaurant by his wife and four
grown children. Mills County Tri
Mrs. Kern Fogarty of Haveiock
came down this morning on No. 4
for a visit of several days with relatives.
George Kaffenberger, the well
known precinct stock raiser and
farmer, is in the city today looking
after business matters.
Glen Smith, representing the Ne
braska Construction company of Lin
coln, is in the city today meeting
with the county commissioners.
Miss Lydia Hunger departed this
morning for Glenwood, la., where
she will join her parents, who will
make that place their home In the
future.
A. Pelstrup is reported as being
quite ill at his home in this city.
His many friends trust that his con
dition Is not serious and that he will
soon be able to be out and about
once more.
John Ohm nnd son-in-law H. H.
Wolf or Northern Ohio," came in yes
terday for a visit of a week with
Fred Ohm and family. The Messrs.
Ohm are brothers and have not vis
ited each other for several years.
Ed. C. Rummell, one of the rustl
ing young farmers of the precinct, is
spending today in the rity visiting
with his many friends and looking
after business matters. Mr. Rum
mell recently became the owner of
a fine farm near the city and next
year expects to show everybody a
banner corn crop.
Mrs. Will H. Miller of San Bam
ardino, Cal., who has been visiting
with friends in Omaha and Lincoln,
returned to this city last evening
for a further visit with friends be
fore returning to her home. Mrs.
Miller will be well remembered ns
Miss Grace Bennett, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. L. U. Bennett for many
years residents of this city.
Z. W. Shrader, one of Mt. Pleas
ant's most energetic citizens, la in
the city today visiting with his many
friends and discussing the good re
sults of the election as seen from
his Democratic standpoint.
Dr. George 11. GUmore of Murray
was in Omaha this morning on busi
ness, returning by way of this city
this afternoon to his home. He paid
the Journal office one of his pleas
ant calls and spent a few moments
congratulating his fellow Democrats
on their success at the election.
J. P. Reed and wite of Lnrned.
Kas., who have been visiting in Mur
ray with James A. Walker and wife
were in the city today en route to
Hastings, Neb., where they will go to
morrow for a visit with their daugh
ter, a teacher of the kindergarten
school there. They were accompan
ied to this city by Mr. and Mrs.'
Walker. Mr. Reed is a prominent
citizen of Lamed and has extended
business interests in that vicinity.
Farms.
A Few Bargains in Dundy County
ICO-acre farm within one mile of
good town; fine alfalfa land; $3,500,
one-half cash, balance'7 per cent.
Also three quarters of land further
from town, from $2,500 to $3,500.
These will be open for a short time
only at these price. For further in
formation write J. G. Clans, P'n.tts
mouth, Neb.
Buy It Qnick.
For Sale A six-room house, good
water, cistern and wejl, fine cave, one
acre of ground, with plenty of good
fruit. A snap If taken nt once. Ap
ply to J. H. Thrasher, the land man.
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