Avoca Journal visits Avoca Nebraska 1908
The Journal reporter arrives in Avoca Cass county Neb on a March evening and tours the Cottage House hotel two stores and key locals. Profiles Joe Zimmerer H G Wellensick L F Dun kak and Ora Copes with details on businesses bank hardware and a growing trade as residents renew subscriptions. The writer notes pleasant hospitality and plans a next stop at Elmwood.
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Avoca
Neb
Journal
Scribe
Old Reliable
Ourself
B. C. Marquardt & Co
Cass County
Messrs
J. W. Brendel
Dr. Brendel
B. F. Brendel
Murray
H. G. Wellensick
Bank of Avoca
Straub
Louis Dunkak
Dunkak& Maseman
L. F. Dunkak
Wm. Marley
Marley
Ora E. Copes
Copes
Ora
Journal Man
J. H. Schmidt
Nebraska
Gustave Buss
W. H. Betts, Sr
W. H. Betts, Jr
August Thiele
Henry Manderman
Henry Buckmann
Elmwood
Local Veteran Seeks Pension From Spanish American War Injuries
Wilson Clark of Council Bluffs Iowa appeared before the pension examining board today to pursue a pension for injuries he sustained while serving in the Spanish American War as a member of the engineer corps. He reported a fall during action caused the injuries.
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Wilson Clark
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Pension Examining Board
Clark
Engineer Corps
Musk Rat Chased On Street Ends With Capture
John Saxon of Union and another juror chased a Musk rat along a street last evening. After mud and water spattered them, they captured the rodent and handed it to Bert Spies who tried to negotiate a sale for two bits. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup touted as a non g r ip ing pleasant remedy by F C Fricke & Co.
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John Saxon
Union
Bert Spies
Orino
F.C. Fricke & Co
Must Have Bagged Game
J H Salsbury and Will J Streight were sent out to find ducks claimed by no one. They had not returned by dinner and gunfire was heard in the distance. J M Johns went to search for them this afternoon, hoping they would be found unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Salsbury
Will J. Streight
Yellow Sea
J. M. Johns
Cause of Stomach Trouble And How To Help
Stomach trouble results from over eating or unsuitable foods for the person and constipated bowels. Take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets to regulate digestion and bowels and see if trouble disappears. Ask for a free sample. Sold by F G Fricke and company.
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Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke and Company
Would Make Streets Flat A Plan With Flood Waters in View
N E Epia v writes that lowering Main and Sixth streets to handle flood waters would harm teamsters and vehicle maneuvering. He argues center lowering causes locking, back-ups, and slick pavements, reduces curb access, and harms appearance, preferring sewers on Vine and Pearl instead.
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Vine and Pearl
N. E. Epiav
Presbyterian Ladies Meet Tuesday Afternoon
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Frank Schopp to promote church work and offer aid. After business they enjoyed social time with music conversation and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Schopp assisted by Mrs. Dora Moore and Mrs. J. M. Roberts.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Frank Schopp
Schopp
Dora Moore
J. M. Roberts
Joseph Ripple Injured While Unloading Cement Sack
Joseph Ripple formerly of this place now of South Omaha suffered a broken leg when a sack of cement fell on him while unloading for a contractor he was working for. He is advanced in years and expects a slow recovery.
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Joseph Ripple
South Omaha
Diseases Cham berlain's Salve Is Valuable For
This salve quickly relieves itching and smarting and soon effects a cure. Price 25c. For sale by F. G. Fricke and Co.
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Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke and Company
Box Social at Mynard March 13 fundraiser
The Mynard youth announce a box supper on Friday March 13 to benefit the new church fund. Lunch will be served for those who do not bring a box. all are invited.
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Mynard
Farmlands For Sale Near Mynard and Murray
Two well improved farms are offered for sale one near Mynard and one near Murray. For information call at this office.
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Mynard
Murray
Anti-Knocking Society Formed At Fanger's Store
A new anti cruelty group formed March 2 08 at Fanger's department store aims to curb knocks by fining offenders with ten cents payable in eatables. The five founders and officers include Margaret Weber as president and R K Bates as board chairman.
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Fanger’s Department Store
Margaret Weber
Mable Burch
Violet Dodge
Miss Rice
R. K. Bates
Burlington worker W L Thomas leaves for month in Los Angeles
W L Thomas after twenty two years at the Burlington storehouse departs for a month long vacation with his wife. They travel on Burlington No 7 to Los Angeles and plan to surprise Mrs S L Thomas, mother of W L Thomas, who is in the west.
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W. L. Thomas
Burlington
Los Angeles
California
L. Thomas
West
Special Policeman John Janda Binds Third Tramp Case
Special Policeman John Janda yesterday captured a third tramp in the city’s hostile district amid circumstances linking his actions to the theft of dress goods. The trio awaits a preliminary hearing delayed by the county attorney’s court engagement and the sheriff being away from the city.
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John Janda
Man Confused Marriage License With Actual Wedding
A young man went to the county judge to obtain a marriage license and, after signing the affidavit, believed he was already married. He later learned otherwise from a acquaintance and returned with a woman to complete the ceremony, resulting in a real marriage.
North Collinwood School Fire Kills 165 Children
A Cleveland suburb disaster at a public school left 165 corpses in the morgue with many more in hospitals. The two story brick building housed 300 to 385 pupils. doors opened inward and a single rear exit was locked, contributing to the tragedy as teachers struggled to save them.
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Cleveland
Ohio
WEISS
Warese
North Collinwood
Collinwood
Nathan Flegenbaum
County Commissioners Meet Approve Bonds and Bills
County commissioners met in regular session with full board Present and approved several bonds including Nebanka Bank J W Johnson D E B Banghart W C Barlett E T Comer and Wm Rummel. They instructed payment of 35 70 to C B Q R R Co and approved numerous general and road fund bills posted by the county clerk.
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Nebanka Bank
J. W. Johnson
Soldiers Relief Commission
D. E. B. Banghart
W. C. Barlett
E. T. Comer
Stove Creek
Bord
Wm. Rummel
Plattsmouth
A. Rouse
L. D. Switzer
W. E. Rosencrans
M. L. Friedrich
E. E. Hilton
OSOE
Chas. Brann
Ats
Petrified City jab at Plattsmouth town pride
The Plattsmouth city council weighs street lowering amid flood damage and petrified boards unearthed as relics. Mayor Henry Gering travels to Omaha for the Democrats convention. Treasurer F E Lehlater misses train then follows. Foley's Honey and Tar touted by F C Fricke & Co as cold remedy.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska City Press
Henry R. Gering
Omaha
F. E. Lehlater
Missouri Pacific
Masonic Home
Schlater
Foley
F. C. Fricke & Co
City hydrant rental rate proposal for 78 hydrants
The city proposes a hydrant rental to the Water company for 78 hydrants at 2400 dollars per year, about 330.77 dollars per hydrant. This would raise city rates by roughly 314.23 dollars compared with present charges in favor of the city.
Evansville Man Reports Kidney Cure After Painful Illness
B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana describes years of kidney and bladder trouble, weight loss, and near death. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief from the first bottle and complete recovery after the second, prompting him to endorse the remedy.
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B. Spiegel
Virginia Street
Evansville
Ind
Foley
F.C. Fricke & Co
Nebraska convention fate in Review of Reviews
The Omaha Bee editor Victor Rosewater is cited as seeking a national committeeman post, with the Nebraska state convention expected to endorse him. The piece notes current committeeman Morrill of Lincoln and Burlington influence, while mocking reform and promising political maneuvering in 1908 Omaha coverage.
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Omaha
Victor Bosewater
Victor Rosewater
Omaha Bee
National Republican
Rosewater
Morrill
Lincoln
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Vic Rowewater
Tom Majors
Gus Humphrey
Reud Schneider
Paddy Miles
Ometa World-Herald
Fountain Relocates to Sidney Iowa Farms 160 Acres
Jason Fountain, longtime grain buyer and Cass County resident now living in South Bend, has moved with his family to Sidney Iowa. He purchased a 160 acre farm and will make it his future home. Citizens regret his departure yet wish him happiness and prosperity in his new Iowa home.
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Jason Fountain
South Bend
Sidney Iowa
Fountain
Cass County
Iowa
Roll of Honor renewals delayed to Monday edition
The roll of honor renewals could not be printed this week due to the new postal law and will appear in Monday's paper. Names to look for include Anders Stohlman of Louisville and August Stander from near Louisville, who paid the office brief visits during the day.
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Anders Stohlman
The
Journal
Louisville
August Stander
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Broadway
Presbyterian
Tetter
Box Social
Obiiet
F. G. Fricke & Co
Kunsman & Rampe, Jroose
Zeus
J. E. Cobbey
Plattsmouth Journal
Banalee
Rawls
Papillion
A. Richey
A. E. Pankonia
D. B. Ebersole
Sterling Girardet
Mdise
Mdse
Neb. Tele. Co
C. R. Jordon
J. P. Falter
Claims On Road Fund
Wm. Seiker
Harry Poisal
Fred Obernalte
Vial
Geo. Hicks
M. Sulser
W. H. August
H. Jackman
Roll of Honor
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