Avoca Village Notes Include Visits and Local Events
Local residents Mr. Opp and Miss Bogard visited Weeping Water and other towns while Clyde Graham and T H Straub traveled to Omaha. Avoca teams played Dunbar at the Cu t a u a, census work by Ralph Graham, and several residents planned attendances and travels. A wedding of John Baier and Rosa Bates occurred at Nebraska City with a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baier
Rosa Bates
Nebraska City
Wm. Bates
Henry Dunkak Celebrates Twelfth Birthday With Friends
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dunkak twenty five youngsters gathered last Monday evening to help Henry celebrate his twelfth birthday. They played many games and enjoyed refreshments of ice cream and cake. A phonograph provided music for the entertainment. Henry received many beautiful and useful presents from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dunkak
Henry
Eight-pound baby boy born to Peter Jergeson family
At the home of Peter Jergeson northeast of town a baby boy weighing eight pounds was born this week. Mrs. Jergeson and the baby are doing well and the father is pleased by the happy event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jergeson
Miss Zelma Marquardt Hosts Ethel Adams Welcome
At the home of Mrs. M. D. Marquardt Miss Zelma hosted a gathering for Miss Ethel Adams of Eagle who was visiting. In the evening six couples played Somerset then Pig as the Hog title circulated around Paul Johanes. Guests ended the afternoon praising Zelma as a royal entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Marquardt
Zelma
Ethel Adams
Eagle
Marquardts
Somerset
Paul Johanes
Local Contractors Announce West Town Projects
J. M. McFarland reports a contract with Henry Hunterman to erect a 5500 house four miles west of town and a 36000 residence for T. H. Cromwell six miles west. He also plans a residence for Louie Oelkers three miles west. W. J. Smoots discusses a Berlin bank building and houses for Louie Rogers and Harry Thiele plus a barn for Carl Schultz and Wm. Gansel. T. H. Straub plans to enlarge his automobile garage with McFarland as the builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McFarland
Henry Hunterman
T. H. Cromwell
Louie Oelkers
W.J. Smoots
Berlin
Louie Rogers
Harry Thiele
Carl Schultz
Wm. Gansel
T. H. Straub
Baby Christened at Beneeke Home
At John Beneeke home Albert Beneeke’s baby boy was baptised and christened John Fredrich Beneeke. About fifty guests attended the celebration and a grand time was had by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beneeke
Albert Beneeke
John Fredrich Beneeke
Beneeke
New Teachers Elected by Town School Board
The town school board selects John L and Mrs. Catherine Zink of Ft Calhoun as principal and assistant principal for next year. Margaret Francis of Dunbar and Julia Nutzman of Avoca are named as teachers. The closing year is praised as successful and credit to outgoing staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L
Catherine Zink
Ft. Calhoun
Margaret Francis
Dunbar
Julia Nutzman
Avoca
Hand and Horse Trades Highlight Local Notes
Charles Ward suffered a severe hand cut from barbed wire last week. Eugene Colbert lost a valuable horse in a recent incident. Jn. D. Jessup traveled to Nebraska City Monday to join a wholesale house. Henry Dressel bought a horse from H. T. Richards last week. Mrs. W. T. Richards cut her hand while canning fruit Tuesday and required three stitches. The baseball club prepared grounds Monday for an upcoming Saturday game. A. J. Brann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jn. D. Jessup
Nebraska City
Henry Dressel
H. T. Richards
W. T. Richards
A. J. Brann
Death of Mary Brant Near Nehawka
Mrs Mary Brant nearly eighty died at her son Charlie Brants home six miles east of Avoca last Saturday. Widow of Fred Brant a pioneer who came from Macklenberg Germany in the early seventies. She suffered a paralytic stroke and will be mourned by many. Funeral held last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brant
Charlie Brant
Avoca
Agnes Dunham Birthday Surprise at Home
At the home of Mrs. F. Dunham a large group surprised Miss Agnes on her sixteenth birthday Monday. Friends enjoyed games and refreshments before departing at a late hour, hoping for many more happy occasions like this.
Wabash Correspondent Reports Local Visits and League Meeting
H C Richards traveled to Omaha while east telephone owners sold their lines to Plattsmouth company. Elmwood players joined local visits. Cass County Baseball association met at Elmwood with officers elected for the league including Weeping Water and Murdock towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woodard
Elmwood
Plattsmouth
Hank Horton
Olive Squires
Villisca
H. T. Squires
Charles
Frank Hulfish
Grace Hinds
H. P. Hinds
Bethany
Mr. Bates
The
Plattsmouth Journal
H. T. Richards
W. T. Richards
Weeping Water
William Neuman
Arthur Ward
Walton
William Bourke
Omaha
George Melain
A. J. Brann
Charles Mulfish
Cass County Baseball Association
Charles Halfish
Wabash
Alvo
Murdock
Eagle
Five Young Men Escape Drowning After Creek Crossing
Five men crossing the four mile creek west of town faced a near drowning when a buggy slipped into a washed out hole near a bridge. Ed Baumgart, the only swimmer, pulled himself to shore after Braving downstream currents while Phillip Becker, the driver, clung to the lines and was rescued. The group escaped with luck and reported damage to gear and vehicle parts washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallinger
Volk
Fred Geunther
P. T. Becker
Ed. Baumgart
Four Mile Creek
Four Mile
Wallingter Volk
Guenther
Phillip Becker
Becker
Ed Baumgart
Merry Wedding This Morning In Louisville Couple Wed
Ellsworth Stuart formerly of Louisville and Miss Ruby Carter of Louisville were married at the courthouse this morning by a judge. The groom forgot to remove his hat and was admonished. After the ceremony they visited the city sights and left for Missouri Valley where Stuart has a boiler maker job with the North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Stuart
Louisville
Ruby Carter
Miss Pearl Carter
Irene Tarrier
Court House
Missouri Valley
Stuart
Journal
The Cherry Crop On Mike Hilds Farm Impresses Local Growers
G H Meisinger on Mike Hilds farm reports a large cherry crop with four bushels picked from a single tree and several other trees equally productive. The piece highlights a strong cherry yield in the area, especially at the Hild farm. Also advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild laxative effect and relief, priced 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Meisinger
Mike Hild
Hild
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Plattsmouth Resident
J B Patridge of Plattsmouth testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills from Gering & Co. drug store relieved long standing kidney and back pain after using one box then a second. He praises the remedy as thoroughly effective and urges others to remember the name Doan’s. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Dean
J. B. Patridge
Eighth Street
Oak and Locust Streets
Gering & Co
Doan
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Plattsmouth Plans Glorious Fourth Celebration Details
Big Fourth of July in Plattsmouth aims to draw crowds from Cass county and Mills and Fremont counties Iowa. Merchants build floats. Main and Sixth streets will be decorated. committees vow no one leaves disappointed with a full day of recreation for families and visitors.
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Plattsmouth
Cass County
Mills
Fremont
Iowa
Main
Big Muddy
Pacific Janction
Bartlett
Heavy Rains Hit Eastern Nebraska Rail Lines
Heavy rains drenched eastern Nebraska overnight with two washouts reported on the Sioux City line and the Burlington near Uehling. Western areas fell quiet after midnight as clearing weather moved in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sioux City
Burlington
Uehling
Kidney Trouble Cure Promoted By Kilmer Swamp Root
Readers are offered a free sample bottle and a booklet about Kilmer Swamp Root a remedy for kidney liver and bladder trouble. The ad claims it treats lame back uric acid catarin of the bladder and Bright's disease and urges sending a address to Dr Kilmer & Co at Binghamton NC to receive the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaulmer
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avoca Department
W. W. Straub
Henry Wohlers
H. G. Wellensier
Bank of Avoca
Jacob Opp
Clyde Graham
Brady
Will Keppler, Jr
May Bogard
F. W. Rudge
Rudge
Henry Dunkak
Wm. Gillin
Steffens & Zimmerer
Lawton
R. BR. Lawton
Ray
Palmyra
John Kaufman
Julia
Lincoln
B. C. Marquardt
Hazel Matlock
Sioux Falls
M. D
F. A. Schaeffer
Oxford Hotel
Denver
Louis Carston
Edward Morley
Henry Kuhnhein
W. W. Davis
Weeping
Ralph Graham
Ralph
Ora E. Copes
Orlando Tefft
Herman G. Wellensick
Chicago
John E. Opp
Cordova
Benjamin Betts
Valparaiso
Henry Maseman
Augusta Thiele
Rex Pennell
Syracuse
Fred Westlake
Wm. Morley
Farmer's Telephone Company of
Ere
Unadilla
L. J. Marquardt
Utica
Katherine Morand
Dick Steffens
New York
Canada
Mr. Steffens
Spencer
Dipple
Red Oak
Auburn
Papa
John Schmidt
Patton
Avoca, Nebreske
T.H
Straub
Miss Ethel Adams
B. C
Marquardt
Kirkendall and Goodman
Dunkak
Maseman
Edison ‘S
Phonographs
Charles Ward
Eugene Colbert
Nehawka
H. C. Richards
William Caygill
A. H. Waltz
Viola Hinds
University Place
Frank Hulfisn
Blanche Richards
Miss Lawrenson
Roy Stanley
Albert Pool
Murfin
Foot
Oliver Allis
Eva Critchfield
Kansas City
O. M. Ward
D. B. van Every
Jenkins
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