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The Paving of Alleys a Matter in Which the Business Men on Both
Sides of Main Street are Interested and One That Will Be of
Great Benefit to Them and the City.
Avoca
(i. II. Decker nf tin- McMakon
4 Son I'aviMK company, yesterday
Mhihilod to a Journal rcir's"u L
alive u pel il inn properly signed
up by tli! properly owners in
terested, for tin paving of (lie al
loy running west from Hie court
house Iietwecn Main and Vine
streets, extending west lo Sixth
street. This is an improvement
wliieli will add to the value of all
the properly in t lint vicinity, as
well as being a great convenience
at all seasons of the year for
those who want lo make a quick
passage from I he court house to
the postollice or to the telephone
office on Sixth hired.
At I he request of some of I he
properly owners south of Main
street, Mr. Keeker has a petition
partly signed, headed by J. C.
Peterson, who owns three lots
abutting the alley, asking that the
alley south of Main, between Main
and Pearl streets, be paved from
Third lo Sixth slreet, and thai
Third, Fourth and Fifth streets
from Main slreet to Hie alley bc-
paved. The material for paving
the alley is to be six inches of
oncrele, and the same will prob
ably be used for the half blocks of
si reels mentioned, as that ma
terial will be cheaper than brick
and for the Irallie passing over
them will be heavy enough to
withstand tne wear.
If the nroiect is a success it
will be one of the luggest im
provements the city has had since
the paving of district No, 3. The
improvement will not only add to
the value of the properly touched,
but will avoid much of the incon
venience of muddy streets in the
spring and fall each year.
It only concerns the general
taxpayers to the extent of (he ex
pense of paving the intersections
of Third, Fourth and Fifth streets,
and so long as the abatement of
the mud nuisance is of interest
to everyone living in the city,
there will probably be little objec
tion from the general taxpayers
lo having the improvement made.
Let the good work go on. Every
dollar expended for a permanent
improvement of the business dis
trict of the city will add to the
value of every piece of residence
property in the city, and no im
provement is more beneficial than
that of having the streets and al-
l leys in the business district paved.
An Offer That Involves No Money
Risk If You Accept It.
We are so positive our remedy
will completely relieve constipa
tion, no mailer how chronic it
may be. that we offer lo furnish it
fr f all cost if it fails.
Constipation i commonly
caused bv weakness of the nerves
and muscles of the large intestint
To expect a cure you must I here
fore tone up and strengthen those
organs and restore them to
healthier activity.
We want you to try Ilexall Or
derlies on our guarantee. They
are eaten like candy, and are par
ticularly good for children. They
seem to act directly on the nerves
and muscles of the bowels. They
apparently hae a neutral action
on I be other organs. They do not
purge or cause other incon
venience. We will refund your
money if I hey do not overcome
chronic, or habitual constipation
and thus aid to relieve the
myriads of associate or dependent
chronic ailments. Try Rexall Or
derlies at our risk. Three sizes,
l()c. 25c and 50c. Sold only at
our store The Rexall Store. F
G. Fricke & Co., Union Block.
LOCAL NEWS
SURPRISED GUESTS
BY GETTING 1,1110
Miss Pearl
and Art.
O'Neill of This City
Evans of Glenwood
the Happy Couple.
A Return Party.
Some two weeks ago the young
ladies of the Melchesedec class of
the Sunday school of the Presby
terian church entertained the
boys of the Builders' club, a class
of the same school, at one of their
evening entertainments, and last
evening Ihe boys of the Builders
club returned the favor by enter
taining the Melchesedees m a
Mary Peterson, Leon and very pleasant manner, Ihe allair
Stenner, Kd and Thresa being held at the home of Mr. and
A very pretty wedding occurred
lust night al the home of Philip
Rhin and wife, where a company
of young people had been invited
to a parly in honor of Miss F.nisie
O'Neill. After Ihe arrival of the
guesls they were surprised at be
ing informed that a wedding had
been arranged and one of the
popular young Plallsmoiilh
ladies would be Ihe bride.
Soon Ihe groom and bride, Art
Kvans of (ilenwood and Miss
Pearl O'Neill of this city, accoin
panied by Phil Rhin as besl man,
and Mrs. Rhin as matron-of-honor,
and Mr. Sliners as
groomsman, and Miss Pearl Allen
as bridesmaid, entered Ihe parlor
and look their places opposite
Rev. L. V. (lade, who pronounced
the words which united Ihe happy
young people for life.
The bride was very beautifully
gowned in awhile wool fabric; the
ialron-of-honor wore a while
icssalino gown and the brides
maid also wore white. The groom
and his attendants were attired
in the customary black, with
white lies. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of
about llfty young friends of tin
groom and bride. Among those
present were: Pearl Allen, Leon
ard Sliners, Maggie Ouery and
Hazel F.vans of (Ilenwood, Mrs
Maxon, Claude Maylleld and wife,
C. F. Manners and wife and chil
dren, Chris Murray and wife, M.
8. Briggs, Jess Brady and wife,
James Hunter and wife, Mrs.
Barnhart, Mrs. Fry, Mrs. Fd Rey
nolds,
Myra
Kellev, Jesse Perry, Bob Newell,
Mamie, Belle, Dora, Fred and
ellnnie Speck, Jennie Reynolds,
Fmsie O'Neill, Clara Hunter,
anna Berggren, Celia and Ratio
Taylor, Amy Mull is, Katie Foster,
Edith Miller, Lillian and Albert
Srhuldiec. Flace Phehus, Philip
Rhin and wife and Art Evans and
bride.
The happy young couple de
parted this morning for (ilen
wood, near where they will reside
on a farm. A large number of
their young friends were at the
station lo see them off, and
usual shower of rice and
shoes was a feature of (heir
parlure.
Mrs. 11. N. Dovey, with Reuben
Saxon as host. The boys had also
invited a number of their friends,
both boys and girls, to join in the
festivities, so there were about
forlv young nconlc present. The
various amusements planned for
the occasion were entered into
with much merriment and hilarity
and frolic reigned supreme. In a
contest as to who could do the
most talking in the few allotted
minutes, Miss Margaret Donelan
was awarded the prize. otrier
stunts, games and contests were
hail, with lots of music and social
conversation, which made the
lime pass quite, rapidly. Light
refreshments were served, and it
was quite a late hour when the
Death of Hon. E. J. Steadman. merrymakers journeyed toward
From the Nebraska City News ,,"'ir '"". everybody participat
we learn ot Hie uoat.li or lion. v.
the
old
de-
J. Sleadman of Otoe county, who
droiuicd dead at the home of his
son, near Syracuse, on Tuesday.
The wriler was well acquainted
with Mr. Sleadman, having serv
ed in the legislature with him, and
always looked upon him as a man
of sterling qualities. His word
was as good as his bond, and his
act was always in the interest of
the people, lie was honest as
Ihe day is long, and in the death
of Mr. Sleadman Otoe county
loses one of its besl citizens. He
was born in New York state in
1850. He had been a resident of
Otoe county for over Ihirly-flve
years. Peace lo his ashes.
tug in the nllair voting tne boys
splendid entertainers
Farmers, mechanics, railroad-,
ers, laborers rely on Br. Thomas'
Eclectic Oil. Takes Ihe sling out
of cuts, burns or bruises at once.
Pain cannot slay where it is used.
Entertains Kensington Girls.
The Kensington Girls were de
lightfully entertained by Miss
Hermia Windham at her home on
North Sixth slreet last evening
The girls brought their fancy
work and whiled away the hours in
a very industrious manner. Dur
ing the afternoon Miss Violet
Freese contributed a number of
very pretty piano selections,
which the girls enjoyed very
much. Dainty refreshments were
served and a little later the girls
departed for their homes, voting
Miss Hermia a line entertainer.
Those in attendance were: Misses
Ethel Leyda, Edna Morrison,
Violet Freese, Alice Tuey, Clara
Austin, Florence Cory, Amy Cook,
Cecil Hawkenbary and Muriel
Bai l hold.
Dry Clcano at Copes' drug store,
27) cents.
Willie Wanderer has been on
the sick list.
Ceorge M. Cotton was up from
Auburn this week.
Mrs. Dr. Brendel was an Omaha
shopper Wednesday.
Louis and Fred Carslen were at
Omaha Tuesday with stock.
Earl Harmon was here from
Omaha the first of the week
Charles Hinzo spent several
davs this week at Hamburg, la.
Mrs. Lambert Johnson is visit
ing relatives nere mis ween.
Several from here attended a
dance at. fer in Wednesday even
in
Mrs. Samuel Johnson enjoyed
a visit, trom a nro nor 01 i miner
this week.
George Braezeale and William
Gillin are in Cedar county writing
insurance.
Carl Schroder, who has been
verv sick, lias gone to umana 10
consul! Dr. Allison
John McBride was here from
Omaha Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. John Benecke
have tired of life in town and gone
back to the soil
Mrs. Charles Jenkins and chil
dren spent several days this week
with Manley relatives
George Wesllake will hold a
nublic sale at his home, north
west of town, on February 19.
Albert Casper
the pool hall at
operate the same in the future.
Miss Katie Maseman is the
happy owner of a new piano, pur
chased by Mr. Maseman this week.
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Ruhga and
daughter, Eda, returned Tuesday
from a visit with relatives in
Nuckels county
Asa J. Johnson was a business
visitor at. Lincoln this week
Edward Hensley is assisting al
the harness shop
Mrs. Ora E. Copes was" al Cook
from Saturday until Monday,
where she attended the funeral of
her grandmother
Louis Marquardt and wife were
at Omaha this week to purchase
the new spring goods for B. C.
Marquardt & Co.
Miss Selma Marquardt, gave a
valentine parly at Hit! L. J. Mar
duardt home Tuesday evening. A
jolly time was reported by those
present.
Fred Rehniaier, who has been
working in an Omaha dairy all
winter, has returned lo Avoca and
will work on the farm as soon as
spring work begins.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Oaks are
grieving over Ihe loss ot an in
fant, born Thursday evening. The
e one's body, accompanied by
Ihe father, was taken to Geneva
for burial
The Christian Sunday school
gave a valentine social at the
auditorium Wednesday evening,
A large crowd was present to have
their hearts mended and Cupid
did a splendid job.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hollenberg-
Fi-om Tuesday's Dally.
A. B. Foriioff and wife
the county
o:
visited
it today, coining
down on No. i this morning.
John Meisinger, jr., and wife of
Cedar Creek came down on No. I
this morning and spent the day in
Plaltsmoulh.
Dave Eaton of Union was a
Plaltsmoulh visitor today, he
having come up on Ihe morning
train to look after some items of
business.
H. H. Shrader, residing near
Rock Bluffs, was a visitor in this
city and called at this otlice and
had his name enrolled on our
large semi-weekly list.
Dave Young of near Murray was
a Plaltsmouth visitor today look
ing afler business matters, and
dropped in at the Journal office
for a few minutes' chat.
C. 11. Cobb and wife were Oma
ha visitors today, where Mr. Cobb
went to complete the deal for his
farm west of Ihe city, to which
he moved some time ago.
Mrs. Fred Clugey and daughter
returned from Union yesterday
afternoon, where she had visited
her sister for a few days.
Phil and Ed Becker returned
from Omaha and Council Bluffs
this afternoon, where they were
called on business this morning
Will G. Meisinger and Raymond
Lohnes, from near Cedar Creek,
has purchased were in the city last Saturday
Berlin and will visiting with county seat friends.
O. W. Bailey of Murray was an
Omaha passenger llns morning,
going on business for his brother,
R. C. who could not get away to
day.
Glen Perry of Eight Mile Grove
precinct drove into the county
seat Saturday and looked after
business matters at Ihe stores for
a few hours.
G. P. Meisinger and P. A. Meis
inger oi lieuar ureeK visueu me
county seat Saturday, coming
down on No. i for a visit with
friends for the day.
Henry Horn of Cedar Creek
drove in from his home Saturday
and looked after the week-end
shopping and visited with his
friends for a few hours.
P. II. Meisinger and son, Carl,
of near Cedar Creek, came down
on No. 4 Saturday forenoon to
visit friends for the day and look
after business matters. ,
YUAN SUCCEEDS
DR. SUN YAT SEN
Premier Will B3 Elected Presi
dent ot Chinese Republic.
o
s more
of
Give Afternoon Tea.
The St. Luke's Guild held an
afternoon lea al Ihe home of Mrs.
R. R. Livingston yesterday after
noon, which proved a most enjoy
able affair. There was a large
number of Ihe ladies present, who
Sv v A b w r I
rV II V Z u U i spent a very pleasant Hour or so
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oi novnii i uinri .auiMi iiiiu miii j
diversions. ' Light refreshments
were served, which materially as
sisted in Ihe afternoon pleasures
1 lie ladies Had aprons and oilier
work of the Guild ladies on sale,
from which they realized a neat
sum. They also look a large
number of orders for aprons. All
in all it was a delightful occasion
and thoroughly enjoyed by those
in attendance, especially by Mrs.
Livingston, who has not been able
Sllit OT OverCOtlt' R' ' n'KMl1 nnir" 'hiring the cold
vni hit.
day
this final clearance.
Come quickly if you
want a $15 to $30
or entertained the 50o club Tues
day evening. Three tables were
filled. Mrs. J. W. Brendel won the
greatest number of games and
Miss Bardell lost every game.
Mrs. James Dunbar is taking
care of the two small children of
her sister, Mrs. Palmer, while the
latter is at a hospital at Oska-
loosa, Iowa, where she will be
operated upon for enlargement of
the glands of the neck.
Goes to Lincoln Today.
Hon. R. B. Windham left for
Lincoln this morning, where he
went to attend the session of the
ox-members of the Nebraska
legislature. Mr. Windham had
the honor of representing Cass
county in the fifteenth, sixteenth,
seventeenth, twenty-eighth and
twenty-ninth sessions of the
legislature, and participated in
making some of the most import
ant laws on the statute books of
the state. He helped to draft the
famous Slocum liquor law, which
has been the law of the state for
years.
Dr. Sun Resigns Because of Clamor
for Strong Man, Who Is Expected to
Reach Nanking Within Four Days.
Sends Note to Yuan,
Nanking, Feb. 15 The national as-
lembiy caucus has decided to elect
Yuan S'.ii Kal president of the Chinese
republic today.
San Francisco, Feb. 15. President
Sun Yat Son of the Chinese repubue
will resign as soon as Premier Yuau
Shi Kal arrives at Nanking, according
to a cablegram received by the Chi
nese Free Press from Dr. Sun's pri
vate secretary. Yuan Shi Kal is ex
pected to reach Nanking within four
days. President Sun's determlnatiom
to resign Is the result of popular
clamor for Yuan Shi Kal, whose elec
tion to the presidency Dr. Sun Is said
to favor.
Peking, Feb. 15. President Sun Yat
Sen telegraphed to Yuan Shi Kal, say
ing: "I have read the edict announc
ing the abdication and also your letter
declaring your adherence to the unit
ed republic. Both have caused great
rejoicing here, but the united republic
Is unable to recognize the appointment
of an organizer by the Chinese empire.
If the point Is Insisted on It may re
sult seriously. Please come to Nan
king immediately and fulfill the hopes
of the people."
MANY CALL ON ROOSEVELT
Pinchot, Johnson, Straus and Nelson
Confer With Colonel.
New York, Feb. 15. Two of the
men who have been active in support
ing the political aspirations of Sena
tor Robert M. La Follctte called on
Colonel Roosevelt. They were Gif
rord Pinchot and Governor Johnson of
California.
Oscar Straus, who was In Roose
velt's cabinet; Colonel D. C. Collier of
San Diego. Cal., and setn uuiiock.
United States marshal of South Da
kota, later Hned In the conference.
Colonel Roosevelt's office was be
sieged with visitors. Among otners
was Colonel Willinm R. Nelson of Kan
sas City. Several delegations brought
Colonel Roosevelt Invitations to ban
quets, all of which have been decline.
After the conference some of tne
callers said they had discussed tne
outline of a platform on which Colonel
Roosevelt might stand, provided cir
cumstances so shaped themselves that
he would become the progressive nom
inee for the presidency. Mr. Pinchot
declined to say what was talked about.
According to a statement made by
D. C. Collier, Governor Joiinson
California, who has heretofore sup
ported Senator La Follette for-ibe
pres idency, will go back to California
and work for the nomination of Colo
nel Roosevelt.
"Governor Johnson and myself have
never worKea togetner Deiore, eaiu
Mr. Collier, "but wo will be soon found
working shoulder to shoulder for
Roosevelt."
Oyster Supper a Success.
The valentine social and oyster
supper given by Ihe Loyal Daugh
ters of Ihe Christian church was
another very pleasant social affair
of last, evening. It was held in
Ihe Commercial club room in the
Coales' block and was largely at
tended. Supper was served from
5 lo 8, and was fully up to the
standard and thoroughly enjoyed
by those in attendance. The
young ladies composing the Loyal
Daughters is a Sunday school
class of the. Christian church Sun.
day school, and under the leader
ship of Mrs. M. S. Briggs. The
young ladies are well pleased at
the results of the occasion, they
realizing a neal sum.
Players' Club Surprised.
The Players' club met for its
regular rehearsal last evening
with the president, Mrs. H. S. Aus
tin. After the regular routine
practice was over Mrs. Austin
sprung a little surprise on tne
members of Ihe club by inviting
Ihem into the dining room, where
I hey were served to an oyster
slew. In Ibis way the president
showed her appreciation to Ihe
membership for their industry
and close application to the work
of the club. The occasion was a
very enjoyable one, as Ihe players
all have a strong voice for oysters.
Operation for Appendlclts.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Whiteman,
residing near Nehawka, returned
home from Omaha Wednesday
morning, where they had been
since Monday evening visiting at
the hospital with their daughter,
Miss Olive, who was taken to the
hospital the latter part of last
week and had an operation for
appendicitis performed on Thurs
day. At Ihe lime Mr. and Mrs.
Whiteman left Ihe hospital their
daughter was resting well, and
will be able to return home the
fore part of next week.
now at
$10, $14 $18'
Diphtheria at F. J. Hlld's.
One of Ihe Iillle folks at Ihe
home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hild,
west of Mynard, is suffering with
uuite a severe attack of diph
theria. While the Iillle one is not
out of danger, every precaution
konwn to medical science has
noon administered and hopes are
d for the speedy. ro-
Mtc'xon Ilnls
Manhattan Shift
Mrs. M. H. Ilouk of Omaha ar
rived last evening on No. 2 and
will visit Plaltsmoulh friends for
a time.
Mrs. Palmer Goes to Hospital.
Mrs. J. M. Palmer, wife of Post
mast or Palmer of Nehawka, was
taken lo Oskaloosa, Iowa, last
week, whore she submitted to a
surgical operation for a throat
affliction that has been giving her
considerable trouble for the past
few years. She was taken to
Oskaloosa to be under the care of
their old family physician, Dr.
Wilcox, who for a number of
years was located and practiced
in Nebraska. This is her second
operation for the same trouble,
but every hope is entertained for
her speedy recovery.
For sale bills and all other kinds
of Job work call at the Journal
Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Meisinger
of the vicinity of Mynard were
visitors in this city Wednesday.
Mr. Meisinger called at this office
and renewed his subscription lo
this paper for another year.
Don't think that piles can't bo
cured. Thousands of obstinate
cases have been cured by Doan's
Ointment. 50 cents al any drug
store.
Party Goes to Cedar Creek.
A parly composed of Ihe follow
ing ladies departed on No. 33 yes
terday afternoon for Cedar Creek:
Mesdames Louis Dose, linns Soiv
ers, Jacob Henrich and Carl Han
asock. The ladies will be guests
of Mrs. Henry Sanders, who cele
brated her birthday with a fine
dinner afler the arrival of the
Plaltsmoulh party. It was a jolly
company that boarded the train,
and a splendid social time was an-
ticiimtod by (ho Platlsmouth
ladies.
J. W. Sutton and his brother,
William, citizens of Kenosha,
were in the city yesterday look
ing after business mat tors. J. W.
will be a candidate on the demo
crat ie liekel for mayor of Kenosha
City this spring against Lig
Brown, on the ociailst licket.
Returns From Arkansas.
Carl Kunsnianu, Fred Egen-
berger and A. M. Searl returned
this morning from a ten days' trip'
lo Arkansas, having visited Monti-
cello and other points in the state.
Doth Mr. Kunsmann and Mr.
Kgonherger were well pleased
with what they saw and believe
(hat Ihe country has a groat
future. While I hoy had not do-
llnilely determined, the probabili
ties arc that they will both invest
in some of Ihe land that Ihey saw.
Fresh candies of all kinds al
Booknieyer & Maurer's.
FIND MEN INSTEAD OF DCG
Life Savers Come in Answer tc
Prayers of Duck Hunters.
Kenosha. Wis., Feb. 15. Kneeling
on n great Held of slush ice and drift
ing to what seemed to be certain
death by starvation and hardship IB
mid luke, William Hanchman ani
John Stanley, lioth Kenosha men, ha
their prayer for aid answered.
The men had gone out on tne lake
Ice hunting ducks, and when tney
sought to return homo they found
their way blocked by a mile of opei
water. The lec field had parted an!
the portion on which they were stand
Ing was drifting far into the lake.
The men fired the shotguns they
, .1. .1 I.. 1.. i.I.aMu knil
CHlTieu until Uieir Huppiy in niirno nan
been exhausted. Then they became
hysterical and knelt on the Ice and be
can to pray. Nearly Ave miles awny
at the Kenosha lookout one of the life
saving crew saw something moving.
There is a dog wandering about ob
that farthest ice field" the man shout
ed to Captain Frank Fountain.
Well, we will have to go out ass"
pet him." the captain replied, anu ex
pecting only to save a dog, the life
savors started on the long trip over
the Ice. After they were two mile
out they saw that the castaways were
nu n, and they redoubled their efforts.
Tin life savers pulled a skiff oyer
.. I... A V
the breaking ice, anu rowing inrougu
the breaks in the floe finally managed
to reach the men.
PROBING INTO BRANDT CASE
Grand Jury Trying to Ascertain If He
Was Victim of Conspiracy.
New York, Feb. 15. The grand jury
took up the Brandt case and develop
ments before It caused District Attor
ney Whitman to express satisfaction
With only one witness examined, tlie
grnnd jurors v.ero said to have heard
that the police report upon which
Brandt was sentenced, making him
out ns having a criminal record, wat
based on hearsay and was untrue.
Folko E. Brandt, the central figiMi
in the cuse, remnlncd locked in tin
Tombs pending the decision of 9
;ireme Court Justice Gerard on habw
torpus proceeding.