Avoca Department News of Local Visits and Events
Jacob Opp had business at Weeping Water the first of the week. Several Avoca residents, including Mrs. Henry Franzen and mother, and Mrs. T S Pittman, visited Nehawka. Marquardt and Smoots traveled to Omaha on business. Various residents, such as John Dukes and Jos C Zimmerer, were active in regional matters. The piece notes marriages, local schooling, and election returns, plus a reflection on Democratic gains and losses in Cass County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Opp
Weeping Water
Henry Franzen
Nehawka
T. S. Pittman
B. C. Marquardt
Omaha
W. I. Smoots
John Dukes
Minersville
Avoca
Jos. C. Zimmerer
Plattamouth
Ellis Lewton
Wm. Gillin
Lorton
Dr. Wallner
Dunbar
Lincoln
W. H. Wright
Nebraska City
North Branch
John Buck
Pluattsmouth
Henry Wulf
Paul E. Johanness
B. C Marquardt & Co
Columbus
R. O. Hutchins
Opal Lewton
J. W. Brendel
William Knabe
Berlin
Gus Mohr
Syracuse
H. G. Wellenseik
William Ramsey
Local Visitors and Election Result Noted
Miss Neva Zook visited Auburn over Sunday. John Busch traveled from Ferlin on Tuesday. Gus Mohr visited near Syracuse. T H Straub was a Louisville visitor. Election is over and Bill is elected as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Zook
Auburn
John Busch
Ferlin
Gus Mohr
Syracuse
T. H. Straub
Louisville
Bill
Local School Notes on Attendance and Activities
Clay Conner is out of school during corn shucking. Edna Norval was absent last week due to sickness. The high school and intermediate rooms held elections with Republicans leading in both, and the closing of school Thursday and Friday for teachers to attend the State Teachers' Association in Lincoln was approved. Friday featured a student debate on education for farmers, with Mrs Zink and others as speakers. The first quarterly exams are November 9 and 10, with reminders for parents to ensure attendance. a humorous recipe for study is included at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Conner
Edna Norval
Zink
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Lincoln
Mable Stotler
Alpha Andrews
Lloyd Graham
Myrtle Wolfe
Bertha Smoots
William J Bryan Faithful to Trusts in Politics
A historical remark argues William J Bryan cannot win the presidency while trusts and millionaires influence voters, asserting the Republican party maintains control to keep those powers in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Republican Party
Democrats Claim Victory in Nebraska Governor and Congress Races
Returns show Bryan and Shallenberger winning governor and Maguire taking a seat in Congress as Democrats sweep Nebraska and statewide offices. The party may have reason to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Shallenberger
Maguire
Congress
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific leases right-of-way for farming near Mankato
The Missouri Pacific rents its rail line corridor near Mankato to farmers at twenty cents per acre. Crops are restricted to hay and must be grown up to six feet from each end of the ties, with the area kept weed free and clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Mankato
Local Journal to Focus on County Matters After Election
After the election, the Journal pledges full attention to county and local issues across sections. The editorial note says campaign excitement distracted previous coverage, now dedicated to important local affairs.
Bates Captures Float Representative Vote in Otoe and Cass
Co L Bates wins a near three hundred majority for float representative in Otoe and Cass counties. He thanks Otoe county friends for their support and pledges faithful service to the trust placed in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co.l. Bates
Otoe
Cass Counties
Otoe County
Avoca Men Seek Train Killers in Courageous Search
The Right Spirit praises Avoca residents who stopped a freight train and searched every car within minutes after orders came to stop. About fifty men and boys gathered at the depot, guarding along the train as they pursued the two murderers of Mr. C. A. Ralston. The piece contrasts with Weeping Water, lamenting lack of local aid there and urging that citizens assist in catching desperadoes without expecting rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
C. A. Ralston
Colds and Croup in Children Now Cured at Home
Mrs Wm H Serig of 41 Fifth St Wheeling says her daughter suffered severe colds and coughing last winter but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her without a doctor. She also credits the syrup with preventing her son from getting the grip. The remedy is sold by F G Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Serig
Fifth St
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
Local residents and visitors frequent Weeping Water and surrounding towns
In Avoca and adjacent communities on Wednesday and Thursday, residents including Manley L A Hupp and W B Essick traveled for business and social duties. Funeral attendance, family visits, and election day activities are noted along with a bank safety claim and corn husking progress.
Local Residents Motive City News from Area Visitors
Numerous travelers and jurors pass through Plattsmouth area stations and hotels. Included are H C Long from Murray E T Connor from Elmwood Jacob Schlanker Elmwood juror A H Waltz Wabash Chas Gerlach Cedar Creek and others registering or traveling for business or jury duty.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Cold Relief
A note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable treatment for colds and the grip. It claims quick relief, lung support, and prevention of pneumonia, noting it contains no narcotics and is safe for babies, sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fricke & Co
Chamberlain's Liniment Promises quicker sprain relief
Sprains swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Liniment. It reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
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Fred Hillman
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Ora E. Copes
Fred McCrady
Maud Wilson
Otto Brooks
Cass County
the Journal
John P. Sattler
O. W. Laughlin
C. M. Seybert
Henry Wohlers
W. W. Straub
H. G. Wellensier
The
Bank of Avoca
Patton
John Schmidt
T.H
Straub
Ladies Aid
Congregational Church
William Bogards
Elsie Opp
Louise Rudge
E. &. Kaar
Brendel
Dunkak
Best Stores
Amenda
Mohr
Neb
John Gross
Julia Marlowe
Buster Brown
Sherwood
White House
Manley
L. A. Hupp
W. B. Essick
Dan Bourke
F. Ralston
Fred Fleischman
Clyde Jenkins
T. F. Keckler
Falls City
Lena Boom
Mrs. Bish
Mrs. Speer
G. F. Allen
Pat Tighe
Sollie Keckler
Herman
Brunkow
Ed. Brunkow
Harms
Lollie Keckler
Amanda Brunkow
Wm. Stohlman
Herman Brunkow
Theo Harms
August
Mrs. Pautsch
H. C. Long
Murray
E. T. Connor
Elmwood
the Perkins
I. N. Hunter
Jacob Schlanker
William Kaufman
Council Bluffa
A. H. Waltz
Wabash
Chas, Gerlach
Cedar Creek
Plattsmouth
Jas. Ault
A. L. Altroegge
J.C. Baughman
Watson
AH. Nichols
Kk. C. Giberson
James Stander
Chas. Brann
Chas. E. Heebner
Justus Lillie
Rock Bluffs
Geo. Thierolf
J. H. Mathews
Miss Wirt
Council Bluffs
Ita
Nels Hawkinson
Havelock
Isaac Gocenour
Paulina Friday
Lida Snyder
Hot Springs
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