Avoca Happenings Include Visits and Winter Plans
The Avoca column lists Mohr visiting Syracuse and Mrs Keedy and Roy Fahnestock visiting Omaha. Finley Lindsey leaves for Hicksville Ohio. Samuelohnson installing a furnace. Wulf on sick list. Louise Rudge ill. Henry Bossing from Bertrand visiting Avoca. Christmas programs, visitors from Hamburg Iowa, Lincoln trip, sale of meat market building, and local social events are noted along with a recital by Midland Jubilee Singers on January 15 and a four course supper with a student program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lus Mohr
Syracuse
M. G. Keedy
Omaha
Roy Fahnestock
Finley Lindsey
Hicksville
Ohio
Samuelohnson
Edward Wulf
Louise Rudge
Henry Bossing
Betrand
Avoca
George Brazele
Hamburg
Iowa
Clyde Graham
Lincoln
J. H. Schmidt
Meat Market
Local residents return home for Christmas leave
Alvo Alfred Stroemer and Verl Linch came home from University Place for Christmas break. Dozens of residents visit Lincoln Omaha and South Omaha for shopping travel and family time. The Stroemer Lumber & Grain Co shipped two cars of hogs and cattle to South Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Stroemer
Verl Linch
University Place
Ed. Casey
South Omaha
Ardilla Foreman
Lincoln
Marie Stroemer
D. Blackely
Edward
Mohaska
Kas
Lou Keefer
J. A. Shaffer
Charles Strong
Thomas Stout
Luella
Omaha
Charles Snavely
Stroemer Lumber & Grain Co
Charles R. Jordan
Plattsmouth
Nettle Powell
Mise Violet
Dovey
Colorado
Home Tuesday on No. 18 J W Parsell to Lincoln
J W Parsell traveled to Lincoln after returning home Tuesday on No 18.
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J. W. Parsell
Lincoln
Happily Wedded in Alvo as Bailey and Jordan Wed
On Wednesday evening December 15, 1909 at 7 o'clock Miss Minnie A Bailey married Mr Charles M Jordan at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs H A Bailey Rev B L Story officiated Mrs Clyde W Boyles of Lincoln played the wedding march Decorations were yellow and white chrysanthemums Smilax The bride wore white messaging satin with real lace bouquet of bride's roses About fifty guests attended reception at the home The couple will live on their farm northeast of town Friends in Alvo extend best wishes for a long life together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie A. Bailey
Charles M. Jordan
H. A. Bailey
B. L. Story
Clyde W. Boyles
Lincoln
Laenghrin
Alvo
A Sermon Hint and Elixir Ad Promoting Health
The piece cites Rev. Dick’s remark on sickness and urges self accountability for health. It flags appetite as a reliable meter and promotes Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a remedy to restore appetite and nerve strength, with a drugstore presence and Chicago address, plus a calendar offer for 10 cents postage.
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Ashland Ave
Chicago
German St Pauls Church Ladies Aid Postponed
The Ladies Aid meeting is postponed to next Thursday at German St Pauls Church. The Christmas festival for the children is set for Friday at 7 30 PM. Christmas Day services are at 10 30 AM followed by Sunday school and service at the usual time.
Pollock Family Plans Visit to Waukegan Relative
Mrs. Bert Pollock and daughter Alice depart on No. 6 for Waukegan Illinois to visit Mrs. Pollock’s sister Mrs. Edith King and her daughter Miss Ellen Pollock, a Northwestern University student. Mr. Pollock to join tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Pollock
Alice
Waukegan, Ill
Warren and Mia Make Morning Stop at Omaha Flight
Frank Warren and Mia take No 15 this morning for Omaha. The morning run highlights a routine pickup and a casual crew moment at the airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Warren
Mia
Warren
Omaha
Notice of Probate Hearing for Estate of J Glen Royal
In Cass County Nebraska a petition for letters of administration on the estate of J Glen Royal has been filed. A hearing is set for January 21, 1910 at 1 o'clock a.m. in the county courthouse before Judge Allen J Heron to hear objections. William C Ramsey is the attorney.
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Pebr
Nebraska
Allen J. Heron
William C. Ramsey
Rescued From Fiery Death In New York Apartment Fire
sensational rescues and a near panic as flames engulfed an East Thirty third street apartment building. Two men escaped death by hanging from a rope and by leaping through a window as smoke filled hallways and woodwork fed the fire. tenants were rescued from fire escapes amid sneaky thief activity in nearby buildings.
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New York
Insane man uses hatchet kills wife and dies under train
In Fresno California on December 28 George C. Cheuvront, a well known resident, attacked his wife with a hatchet and fatally injured his two children, a 14 year old boy and a 10 year old girl. He then ran to nearby railroad tracks and threw himself under a passing train, dying.
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Fresno
Cal
George C. Cheuvront
Cheuvront
Funeral Service for King Leopold II in Brussels
Torrential rain and wind ushered in King Leopold II funeral day as a heavy cortege left the royal palace for St. Michael and Gudule Cathedral. Business halted, vast crowds filled vantage points along the route while soldiers and police kept order amid respectful homage. The cathedral scene underscored the event in the Gothic church’s grandeur.
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Brussels
Leopold II
Royal
Cathedral of St. Michel and
Ste. Gudule
Irregularities in Chicago Coal Contracts Under Inquiry
Cook County grand jury under State's Attorney Wayman broadened probe into alleged irregularities in city coal contracts. Subpoenas target municipal records from Public Works Commissioner J. J. Hanberg for last year and this year. Allegations include collusive bidding and substitution of inferior coal grades by some dealers supplying fuel to the city.
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Chicago
Cook County Grand Jury
Wayman
Commissioner of Public
Bride dresses at Court Mouse in Papillion nuptial stunt
In Omaha on December 28 Misa Jonsle W Gossett of Papillion did not propose in a going away gown but wore her bridal robes inside the county judge's private office. Outside a door Thomas B Thompson watched while Gossett stood sentinel at the other door during the moment.
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Omaha
Misa Jonsle W. Gossett
Papillion
Schley Urges Copenhagen Review of Peary North Pole Proofs
Retired Rear Admiral William S. Schley calls Peary to submit proofs of reaching the North Pole to a scientific body outside the National Geographic Society, proposing the University of Copenhagen be the evaluator to ensure justice and consistency with Cook’s case. He defends Peary’s claim but critiques the society’s handling. National Geographic Society officials declined to discuss the suggestion amid Copenhagen’s rejection of a society-placed committee.
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Cook
Peary
North Pole
Washington
W. 8. Schley
National Geographic Society
Geographic Society
University of Copenhagen
Explorer
Schley
Copenhagen
Society
Savante
Expedition to ascend Mount McKinley tests Cook claim
A Fairbanks Alaska expedition set out with dog teams and supplies to base at the mountain foot and dash for the summit in March to verify Cook's claim. Members include Thomas Lloyd William Taylor Charles Mc Gonigle Peter Anderson Robert Horn and Charles Davidson. They forfeit 6000 dollars if no one reaches the summit.
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Cook
Fairbanks
Alaska
Mount McKinley
Thomas Lloyd
William Taylor
Charles McGonigle
Peter Anderson
Robert Horn
Charles Davidson
Daugherty Announces Candidacy for U S Senator
Fight for Ohio senatorship. In Washington on December 24 Harry M. Daugherty of Columbus declared his candidacy to succeed Senator Charles Dick.
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Ohio
Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Columbia
United States
Charles Dick
Sheriff Guards Negro in Belleville Jail Slaying Case
Sheriff Cashel maintains armed guard at Belleville jail where William Clark the negro charged with slaying Motorman B V Goodey is held. Coroner jury finds circumstantial evidence against Clark. blood stained trousers identified as his. Conductor M P O Brien remains out of danger. East St Louis residents fear vigilantism amid transport shortages.
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St. Louis
Sherif Cashel
Belleville
Will Clark
B. V. Goudey
East St. Louis
William Clark
Goodey
Clark
M. P. O'Brien
Ume Goudey
St. Mary's Hospital
East St. Louisa
Attempted settlement in northwest switchmen strike
St Paul December 23. After two conferences with G T Slade Northern Pacific third vice president J M Gruber Great Northern R W Wheeler governor Eberharts secretary and ten AFL railroad officials the outlook for the strike action improves. No statements issued and another meeting is set for tomorrow to present a possible compromise to the general managers committee.
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St. Paul
G. T. Slade
Northern Pacific
J. M. Gruber
Great Nort Orn
R. W. Wheeler
Eberhart
American Federation of Labor
Ineh
Northwest
Slade
J. B. Perham
Railway Council
General Managers’ Committee
Fire Strikes Central Hospital Inn Sanity Ward
Insane patients escape as a fire destroys three north annex wards at Central hospital in Jacksonville Illinois. About 40 000 in damages reported. One hundred eighty patients removed safely to male wards. Several women hid in rooms risking death. four narrowly escaped. An aged woman was rescued from a room amid heavy smoke.
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Jacksonville
Central Hospital
New York
Henry Calhoun
St. John
N. B
Denver Coal Land Fraud Dismissals Mark End of Case
Federal Judge Lewin discharged the defendants in Routt county fraud trials after Ward’s attempt to admit a self incriminating letter was blocked. Deeds to Union Land Co. could not prove a conspiracy. Other big cases may be dismissed.
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Denver
Lewin
Routt County
United States
Ward
J. W. Atwell
Lewis
Union Land Company
Franchise Defeated in Sioux City Special Election
Sioux City voters rejected the franchise ordinance of the Sioux City Service and Sioux City Gas and Electric companies in a citywide vote of 4,097. The measure drew 1,440 yes and 2,907 no, with all wards except the fifth voting against it. the fifth ward favored by 74.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Service Company
Sioux City Gas and Electric Company
Society of Good Cheer formed by twelve girls in New York
The Society of Good Cheer started last September by twelve young women on New York City's upper west side to cheer convalescents. They expanded nationwide, funded by donors and volunteers, and plan a twenty eight story Good Cheer building in Manhattan for tuberculosis patients and recovery housing with hospital style care but without wards.
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Upper West Wide
New York
Manhattan
House of Good Cheer
Mixes Theora Carter
West Seventy-fourth Street
Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Frms
Long Island
Texas
Hit
Wheeler
St. Luke's Chapel
Portable saddles proposed for army horses by General Crozier
A report to the secretary of war recommends tailor made saddles for army horses. General Crozier notes horses backs vary yet saddles are alike and suggests fitting candles to improve horse comfort and usefulness.
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Steede
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Journa
Sophia Dunkak
Copes’ Drug Store
A. B. Lewton
Western
Midland Jubilee Singers
Town Hall
Fred Westlake
South Dakota
Fred
Cass County
Zink
Florence and Bertha Smoots
Myrtle Wolfe
Alpha Andrewe
Ina Johnson
Floyd Graham
Harold Harmon
Marguerite Francia
Julia Nutzman
Mabel Cutter
Jno
George Foreman, Sr
D. B. Williams
Clatonia
W. H. Sudera
G. P. Foreman
Aurel
Stroemer
Lem Foreman
W. B. Linch and
M. C. Keefer
State of
Droggist
Insane Man
Hatchet
Leopold
Dainish University
DR. Cook
Mount M'Kinley
Goudey
Hospital At
Burns
Good Cheer Club
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