Avoca Notes from Sunday and Weekly Visits
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and activities. Names include H G Wellenseik from Lorton, Gus Kegley from Weeping Water, John Neumeister for Contractor Smoots, D M Johnson from Weeping Water, and J C Zimmerer with sister Mary to Omaha. The Avoca Paying Company advances concrete crossings. Congregational Sunday school held a Children’s Day program with a home missions collection.
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Copes
H. G. Wellenseik
Lorton
Gus Kegley
John Neumeister
Smoots
D. M. Johnson
Rebekahs
Gus Mohr
Syracuse
Louis Carsten
Lincoln
Freddie
Omaha
J. S. Ferls
Nehawka
John Henry Busch
State
Pearl Harmon
May Bogard
Talmage
J. C. Zimmerer
Mary
Avoca
H. M. Townsley
Union
W. H. Betts, Jr
Sheriff Quinton
Plattsmouth
Quinton
FE. Brickta
Henry Franzen
Many Omaha-bound travelers and local notices
Local residents travel to Omaha for business and social visits aboard early trains. A wedding party departs for Omaha for a ceremony with plans to settle in Lincoln. An annular solar eclipse is expected this evening visible in the area if skies stay clear.
Remarkable nine month school term closes with honors
Judith Praub of district 77 closed a nine month school term to a large crowd. A bountiful dinner for visitors and scholars followed a Welcome song. Five scholars received honor prizes for six months perfect attendance: Viola Harshman, Lucertia Harshman, Nora Harshman, Gladys August, and Francis Straub.
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Mises Judith §Praub
Wells
Viola
Lucretia
Nora Harshman
Gladys August
Francis Straub
Alvo Social Roundup Sees Lincoln and Local Visits
Alvo and surrounding area residents made multiple trips to Lincoln on Thursday through Saturday visiting relatives and attending events. Families such as Friend, Bucknell, Driehouse, Rosenow, and Jordan traveled from University Place, Elmwood, and nearby towns while others returned from Lincoln with news of visits and errands. A death note records Mrs. Haller's burial in Grenwood after her passing at Mrs. Toland's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Casey
Lincoln
James Friend
University Place
Kitzel
C. R. Jordan
Will Rosenow
C. T. Rosenow
Haller
Isaac Toland
M. Hardknock
Toland
Grenwood
Prohibition Battle in Lincoln Ends in Early Uncertainty
A Lincoln News report says prohibition appears ineffective in the capital city. Bottled beer delivery to homes continues despite votes to prohibit. police investigate liquor sources with no results yet. Residents accuse bootleggers and nonlicensed sellers of evading permits while city merchants face upheaval.
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Lincoln News
Lincoln
Dlae
Hambletonian Horse for Sale in Plattemouth District
A thoroughbred Hambletonian from Kentucky named Kentucky Whip is offered for sale after two weeks of tracking and a 2:28 claim. A photo and pedigree are available at the Journal offices. Interested buyers may visit the J. Rh. Vallery farm near Mynard by calling James Sage to arrange a drive.
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Journal
J. Rh
Vallery
Mynard
James Sage
Plattemouth
Vallery Farm
W. Murray
Missouri River Rises To Eleven Foot Level Threatening Bar
The Missouri River rose to eleven feet last night, highest this year, with the bar in front of the city flooded and cows forced to forage as pasture threatens to overflow. Indications show a fall may begin in days, though flow remains unsettled with debris and riprap affecting readings along the riverfront.
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Missouri
Soulx City
Binir
Elty
Alde Juat
Heaton
Thia Salle
Bonding Fees in Nebraska and Rockefeller Gift Bid
Reports show Nebraska bonding firms last year collected 575000 and paid 95000 in losses over three years. County rates would cost 285011.50, but the 1907 rate reduces to 30870 for counties. University of Nebraska athletics seeks 56000 from Rockefeller to equip a new field, possibly naming it Rockefeller Field, with support from Chancellor Avery and Gov Shallenberger. Creamery worker permits and state pharmacy meeting also noted with mayoral welcome to Lincoln.
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Nebraska
University Athletic Board
Rockefeller
Pharmacista
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
John D. Rockefeller
Avery
Shallenberger
University
Omaha
Repairing the Airships at Fort Omaha
Ballooning at Fort Omaha paused due to weather. Repairs to the damaged dirigible await specially manufactured parts after a wreck two weeks ago. Captain Charles DeForest Chandler leaves for Washington to serve as chief disbursing officer. Lieutenants R. Bamberger J. G. Winter C. A. Dickinson and J. F. Weare will oversee the work.
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Omaha
Fort Ometa
Fort Omaha
Charles DeForest Chandler
Signal Corps
Washington
R. & Bamberger
J. G. Winter
C. A. Dickinson
J. F. Weare
Fort Leavenworth
Breaks Arm in Card Game at Nelson's Yard
In Ponca Nebraska on June 17 a crowd of men and boys faced off in a brick yard card game. Charles Matson in a heated moment grabbed a brick and struck Earl Johnson on the arm, breaking bones about three inches from the wrist.
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Ponca
Neb
Nelson
Charles Matson
Earl Johnson
Riverton Man Killed by Roller Mill Drive Belt
Riverton Nebraska June 17 Frank Morgan mill employee was hurled around the main drive belt of the Riverton roller mill and crushed to death. He was the son of Charles Morgan Riverton town marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Riverton, Neb
Hlacloth
Frank Morgan
Charles Morgan
Train Incident Claims Life in Omaha Despondent Note Found
A note found in the pocket of John Trakefiell suggests he took his own life during a despairing moment. He was injured in the Missouri Pacific yards and died at the General hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
John Trakefiell
Missouri Pacific
Sheridan Smashes Standing Hop Skip Jump Record
World champion all around athlete Martin J. Sheridan lowered his own mark in the standing hop skip and jump to 32 feet 6 1/4 inches while wearing the Insignia of the 11th American Athletic Club.
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Pittehwrg
Dune Iee
Martin J. Sheridan
Champlon
11Th
American Athletic Club
Tafts tariff plan spurs income tax debate in Senate
President Taft urges a 2 percent tax on corporate net income and a constitutional amendment to empower taxation without court interference. Senate Finance Committee substitutes a graduated zinc schedule and Philippine product admission is approved. Progressive senators vow to press the income tax amendment despite Taft’s message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins, LaFollette
Otherg
Senate
Finance Committee
Washington
Taft
Congress
Supreme Court
Pollock
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Buiding
Gore
Bailey
Aldrich
Burton
iHeybor
Guegenheim
Borah
Bristow
Cummins
la Follette
Clapp
Great Western Delayed By Tin Washout Near Benton
A tin washout between Benton and Athelstan caused six hours of Great Western traffic delay. Heavy rain wrecked three track sections and disrupted service for passengers and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Henton
Benton
Athelstan
Great Western Trafic
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Soulh City
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de- Ella
Frances Thomas
Fort Oamisha
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J. FB. Wadley
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Iown
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Hadley
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Ovtahd
Silas Long
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Rea Patterson
Catherine Dovey
P.P. Meisinger
Ht . Tal
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Wilson
Wilko
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George Foster
Mrs. A. Linch
Della Sutton
Kearney
Alva M. E. Sunday School
George Oliver
Elmwood
J. A. Shaffer
Art Bird
Wesley Bird
Elsie Stout
Henry Roge
Herman Rogge
W. BR. Newkirk
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Wif
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Ed. Cavey
Jordan
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South Bend
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Carl Johnson
Greenswood
Stroemer Lumber and Grain Co
South Omaha
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O. W. Fisher
Dr. Mulr
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Miss Highberger
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Sheridan
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