Avoca remembers Dorothy Gollner at Holy Trinity burial
Miss Dorothy Gollner 45 of Avoca who worked in Omaha visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Gollner last Sunday. Her brother Andrew Weber and sister Katie Weber live nearby. Interment followed at Holy Trinity church cemetery after the family obituary. Fred Gollner, now with a music troupe, visited last Monday before joining the Chicago orchestra.
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Dorothy Gollner
Omaha
Wm. Gollner
Fred Gollner
Chicago
Avoca
Andrew Weber
Kattie Weber
Miss Mery
Cemery
Holy Trinity Church
Celebrated Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Jourgensen
Mr and Mrs Peter Jourgensen of Avoca marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a large gathering at their home. Ages 74 and 70, they were honored by eleven children and 45 grandchildren and in-laws at a turkey dinner. The Jourgensens came to Cass county in 1883. Mrs Jourgensen is a Merers native from near Weeping Water.
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Peter Jourgensen
Avoca
Joseph Behrens
Nehawka
George Jourgensen
Nebraska City
Nicholas Kohl
Imperial
Peter
Jalk
Weeping Water
Henry
Louis
Waumega
Kansas
Marjorie
Folkest Home
Mr. Jourgesen
America
Cass County
Jourgensen
Chris Merers
Near Weeping Water
Perry
Mary
Cedar chests crafted for Shenandoah granddaughters
W. H. Bernard, Shenandoah postmaster, spent his spare time making cedar chests for his granddaughters Misses Eileen and Nadies Thomas. He gave the writer a view of the chests on Tuesday and said they are Christmas presents the girls should appreciate.
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W. H. Bernard
Eileen
Nadies Thomas
Shenandoah
Mary Weber, Avoca Resident, Dies After Illness
Miss Mary Weber longtime Avoca resident died last Sunday in Omaha after a long illness from cancer. Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church southeast of Avoca, where she had been a devoted member.
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Mary Weber
Avoca
Omaha
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Vera Rudge and Walter Sioval Wed at Sidney Iowa
Miss Vera Rudge daughter of Mr and Mrs J H F Rudge Avoca joins with Mr Walter Sioval Avoca in marriage at Sidney Iowa. They travel to Missouri to visit the groom’s folk and plan to settle on a farm near Tabmage after a week or more away. Friends extend congratulations.
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Vera Rudge
J. H. F. Rudge
Avoca
Walter Sioval
Sidney
Iowa
Missouri
Tabmage
Protest Over Epidemic Fight in Omaha Church Meeting
Omaha health chief Dr Langfeld urged ministerial leaders to aid scarlet fever control. The union pressed for broader co operation and questioned why schools and theaters were not targeted. Four weeks of cases totaled 590 92 107 and 160 with 25 new since Saturday noon.
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Millard Lanegfeld
Shapyler
Health Department
Langfeld
First Central Congregational Church
First Christian Church
Christmas Message planned for Elmwood Sunday at church
The Rev W W Bliss will deliver The Christmas Message at the Elmwood church Sunday morning with special music. A crowd from Louisville Murdock Weeping Water and Union attended the county meeting where Guy Clements was elected president Alvin Morris vice president and W J McDonald secretary treasurer. Herman Penterman served lunch after the session and the next meeting date is to be announced. Mrs Catherine Perry was honored on her 72nd birthday at home with family and cards.
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George W. Bogenreif
John Stokes
W. W. Bliss
W. W. Coatman
Alvo
John Deere School of Instruction
Elliott Implement Company
John EB. Skinner
Clarinda
Iowa
Louisville
Murdock
Weeping Water
Union
Guy Clements
Alvin Morris
W. J. McDonald
Murdock Department
Elmwood
Herman Penterman
W. A. Cook
Catherine Perry
Christmas Decorations Brighten Elmwood Shops
Elmwood shows Christmas spirit as stores decorate, with Penterman and Greene Drug contributing festive displays. Town buzzes about a tree though none is yet set up, while shoppers prepare for the holiday season.
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Elmwood
Penterman, Bothwell and Greene Drug Store
Greene Brothers Operate Drugstore Amid Illness
Ralph Greene, the local druggist, has been ill and confined to bed. His brother Herrs Greene, home for holidays from traveling sales, has stepped in to run the store during Ralph’s illness.
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Ralph Greene
the Stoore
Herrs Greene
Too Much for Bessie
Charles West a barber owned a cow named Bessie that died after an autopsy revealed a stomach filled with three nails five inches long two wire pieces and a rubber hose segment. The singular cause prompted Mr West to investigate how the animal came to harm.
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Bessie
Charles West
Lincoln Telephone Progress in Subscribing for New Year
George Hanson of Lincoln works with the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company to secure new subscribers. He travels through Elmwood to Weeping Water and then to Plattsmouth for a special campaign ahead of the coming year.
Farmers Union Cass County Meeting At Elmwood
The Farmers Union of Cass County held its county gathering at Elmwood last Monday. John Herborg of Aurora spoke on the benefits of union membership for farmers. A large attendance heard the address as Herman L. Bornemier was chosen as delegate to the state convention in Omaha in January.
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Farmers Union
Farmers Union of
Cass Cowty
Elmwood
John Herbore
Aurora
Herman L. Bornemier
Alva
Omaha
Epworth League Presents Brothers Play At Elmwood Church
The Epworth League of Elmwood Methodist Church will stage a play titled Brothers this Sunday evening in the church parlors. Cast includes Bertram Donald Kelly as boy and Bertram as man, Morris Penterman in a double role, Mrs. Blake, Vere Pratt, Dr. Blake, Harry Arnold, Frank Turner, Margie Clarice Hottle Jim Allen, Allen’s chum, Uncle Peter played by Morris Penterman, and The Hon Cecil Duxbury played by W B Bliss and W G Clements as the millionaire.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church of
Elmwood
Jim
Allen
Morris Penterman
Peter
W. B. Bliss
Cecil Duxbury
W. G. Clements
Brinton Converts Old Barn Into Garage After Demolition
George L. Brinton tore down an old barn and rebuilt it as a garage using the salvaged lumber. The change reflects a shift from traditional outbuildings to modern auto needs as transportation evolves.
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George L. Brinton
Family Reunion Near Lincoln Brings Seven Families Together
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stout and relatives joined a large family reunion Sunday near Lincoln. The gathering, hosted by Mrs Wm Otley at her home, welcomed seven families and offered a joyful celebration for attendees.
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Thomas Stout
Lincoln
County Fire Union Forms After Elmwood Call
The Elmwood fire department call drew about forty volunteers from across the county who gathered at the Elmwood community hall last Monday night. Representatives from Elmwood participated in the meeting.
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Elmwood
Elmwood Juniors Present The Third Night Play
Elmwood Junior class staged The Third Night last week to a large crowd. The performance received high praise for its fine execution and engaging delivery by the young actors.
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Elmwood
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