Avoca Community Notes and Local Notices
Attendees and visitors are named from Weeping Water, Avoca, and Berlin including Ralph Graham, A W J Smoots and Bertha, Fred Hillman and wife, Jacob Opp, Mrs Otto Krooks and son, Wm Knabe and wife, BE PP Weise and wife. Rebekah lodge officers elected Sophia Rudge N G Flossie Wollen W B D Cecil Copes Sec Julia Nutzman Treas Mary Harmon Philippine Nutzman Mary Marquardt trustees. The piece calls for a concert band, praises town harmony, describes school activities and upcoming agriculture paper by Professor Zink, and notes exam results and attendance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Sophia Rudge
N. G
Flossie Wollen
Cecil Copes
Julia Nutzman
Treas
Mary 8
Harmon
Philipine Nutzman
Mary Marquardt
Avoca
Local notes and visits from Omaha week
Mrs. C. Bogard is on the sick list. Ernest Stutt visited Nebraska City Monday. A new roof was installed on the bank building this week. Hallie Garnet traveled to Dunbar Wednesday. M. M. Straub shipped a car load of cattle to Omaha Wednesday. Orland Teft visited Omaha the first of the week. W. L. Gillin spent several days in Omaha buying goods. Mrs. Samuel Johnson stayed with relatives in Lincoln several days. J. W. Morley was a business visitor in Omaha several days. Peter Jorgensen brought a car load of cattle to the Omaha market Tuesday. Miss Opal Lewton visited from Weeping Water Sunday. J. B. Evans and wife from Iowa were here last week visiting Louis Hupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Hallie Garnet
Dunbar
M. M. Straub
Omaha
Orland Teft
W. L. Gillin
Samuel Johnson
Lincoln
J. W. Morley
Peter Jorgensen
Brown's Tennessee Minstrels at Avoca Town Hall
The Brown’s Tennessee Minstrels, described as one of the best colored troops on the road, will perform at Avoca Town Hall on December 2. Audiences are urged to attend for a good show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Brown
Tennessee Minstrels
Avoca Town Hall
Butcher Shop Sold in Local Transfer
J. H. Schmidt sold his butcher shop to E. L. Shackley and the firm has taken charge. Schmidt plans to pursue farming in Cheyenne County. Austin Brooks Lewton joined the operation as one of the fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Schmidt
E. L. Shackley
Mr. Schmidt
Cheyenne County
Austin Brooks Lewton
Miss May Borgan Hosts Birthday Evening Of Games
Miss May Borgan entertained friends at her home Monday evening for her birthday. The gathering featured games and social conversation with refreshments served. Guests departed hopeful for many more happy birthdays.
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Miss May Borgan
Miss May
Automobile man aids traveler after battery failure
Monday afternoon a rush call reached Jos. Zim merer. Henry Straub, returning to town to trade, had car trouble when his Jackson battery failed near home. Joe mounted a Buick, fetched new batteries, aided Henry, who continued to town rejoicing.
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Jos. Zimmerer
Joe
Henry Straub
Jackson
Henry
Rebekah Lodge Social Ends Evening With Prizes and Games
After the Tuesday meeting members enjoyed muagir pie and entertainment. Folks sang airs spoke pieces and mimed animals while Mr Teft advised the young men on proposals. Mrs Graham won a Chink cup and saucer for best telegram. A grand march led to refreshments, then Somerset was played late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Teft
Graham
Somerset
Manley Area Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
The column lists residents visiting Omaha and nearby towns on Tuesday and Wednesday, including John Murphy and Arran Jinkens with Clara, Father Hennessy’s housekeeper, Dick Boom for dental work, and Irons family travel to Boone County. It mentions Harve Manners repairing lines, corn harvest activity, and a new Manley State Bank savings program attracting young savers.
Farewell Party For P H Meisinger In Perry Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs John M Meisinger hosted a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs P H Meisinger as they prepare to move to Perry Oklahoma. Guests played games and cards late then enjoyed refreshments. The event featured a young ladies shower presenting Mrs Meisinger with useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Meisinger
P. H. Meisinger
Perry
Oklahoma
Mrs. Meisinger
Anna Liebershal
Mary
Sophia Kraeger
Tony Janda
Anna Meisinger
Barbara Ptak
Nannie
Bell Speck
Ed Rummel
Julius Pitz
Henry
Louie
Emil
Ben Speck
Willie Kraeger
James Speck
P. P. Meisinger
John M. Meissinger
Bernard
How to Treat a Sprain
Sprains swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
South Omaha Woman Arraigned in Brother-in-Law Murder Case
Mrs. Atta Banner pleaded not guilty to murder and secured a $7,000 bail. She has retained Matthew Gering of this city as counsel. Gering was present in Omaha for her arraignment. Banner is staying with relatives in Council Bluffs and the trial date remains several weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atta Banner
South Omaha
Matthew Gering
Gering
Omaha
Banner
Council Bluffs
Earl Marfield Visits Omaha From Louisville
Earl Marfield son of editor L J Marsfield of the Louisville Courier is spending the day in Omaha. He came down this morning and will return this afternoon on the Schuyler to Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Marfield
L. J. Marsfield
Louisville Courier
City
Omaha
Louisville
Schuyler
Mrs Sherwood Heads to Lincoln for Visit with Friends
Mrs W E Sherwood was a passenger on the early train bound for Lincoln this morning and will spend several days visiting with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sherwood
Lincoln
Turning Exhibition and Dance at Sokol Hall Nov Twenty One
A turning exhibition will take place at T. J. Sokol hall on November 21 with demonstrations in English and Bohemian followed by a dance. Local organizers invite participation and attendance from the community.
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T. J. Sokol Hall
Popular Young Couple Weds in Private Church Ceremony
The Journal reports the marriage of Henry Starkjohann and Margaret Weber at St John’s Catholic Church. The ceremony was private with three attendees including immediate relatives. A wedding dinner followed at the Weber home, after which the couple left for Theodore Starkjohann’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Starkjohann
Margaret Weber
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Shine
William Weber
Havelock
Lucille Weber
Weber
Highth
Vine
Theo. Starkjohann
Lincoln trainmaster promoted to oversee northern eastern lines
J. B. Austin, longtime Pearlington conductor on Lincoln passenger trains, is promoted to trainmaster for the road at Omaha. He will oversee lines north and east of Ashland, including the main line to Pacithe Junction and Omaha, the Sioux City line, and the Sioux City to Omaha route. The appointment takes effect today.
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Lincoln Journal
J. B. Austin
Pearlington
Lincoln
Omaha
Ashland
Pacithe
Sioux City
Jine
The Farmer's Daughter at Parmele Theater Tomorrow
A rural comedy praised for charm and clean humor is billed as a successor to classic sentiments. The Farmer's Daughter tells of simple, high-minded folk and blends pathos with wit. It will be shown at the Parmele Theater tomorrow night.
Un cle Tom's Cabin Tops Morning Telegraph Theatre List
Morning Telegraph names America’s most popular plays with Un cle Tom's Cabin leading the list and classics like The Old Homestead Way Down East A Trip to Chinatown Shore Acres M'liss The Danites and My Sweetheart also cited. It notes The Farmers Daughter as among rural plays likely to endure and reports its Parmele Theater engagement tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Telegraph
New York
America
Mrs. Hickey Returns Home From Elkhorn
Mrs. T. J. Hickey of Elkhorn Nebraska, who has been visiting in the city, left on the mail train to return home noon today. Her sister Mrs. Geo H Polsall remains in poor condition with little improvement over the past several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hickey
Elkhorn
Neb
Geo. H. Polsall
Marriage Licenses Issued To Four Couples
Marriage licenses were issued to Jerry E. McHugh of South Bend age 26 and Miss Muna Esther Towle of Wabash age 29. Also licensed were Conrad W. Crabtree age 22 and Miss Essie Place age 22, both of Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry E. McHugh
South Bend
Muna Esther Towle
Wabash
Conrad W. Crabtree
Essie Place
Eagle
For Sale 80 Acres Near Murray
For Sale. 80 acres three and a half miles south and west of Murray, well improved a bargain for somebody if taken soon. Callon J. H. THRASHER, 205 Coates Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Callon
J. H. Thrasher
Coates Block
The Farmer's Daughter at Parmele Tomorrow Night
Critics hail it as the finest rural drama of its kind and praise its appeal to audiences. The Parmele Theatre features this new attraction tomorrow night, promising strong performances and authentic atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmele
Nixthi
Omaha traveler L. W. Nelson heads out on early train
L. W. Nelson joined others this morning in Omaha as they boarded the early train to attend to pressing business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Nelson
Omaha
Excellent Remedy for Stomach Ailment Promoted by Sir Joseph Malac
Letter from Burwell Nebraska praises Tuiner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a superior stomach remedy. It claims quick relief for ailing digestion and weak appetite and notes availability at drug stores Jos Tuiner Chicago Illinois address.
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Jaseph Malac
Burwell
Neb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Graham
Weeping Water
Ais
W. J. Smoots
Bertha
Fred Hillman
Berlin
F. W. Rubhege
Jacob Opp
Nebraska
Otto Hrooks and Son
Wm. Knabe
Herlin
Weise
Haelock
Batty
Herman Gotlich Wellenseik
Lloyd Graham
Zink
Teachers’ Association
George Eliot
V. W. Straub
H.C. Wellensier
Cashier
The
Bank of Avoca
Henry Wohlers
John Schmidt
Straub
Chas. Brandt
Nehawka
C. Bogard
Brown's
Ernest Stutt
Nebraska City
J. B. Evans
Iowa
Louis Hupp
E. R. Kaar
Brendel
Dunkak
Kiaseman
Best
Rebekahs Ekmutertain
Nellie Bates
Amenda
Mohr
Manley Department
John Murphy
Wilson
Jim Carper
Arran Jinkens
Clara
Father Hennessy
Mr. Pitman
Mr. Allen
Charles Stump
Falls City
Sollie Keckler
Harve Manners
Manley
Andrew Krecklow
Greenwood
Dick Boom
Chas. Irons
Boone County
Jane Kennedy
James Carper
Nebanka
Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Lollie Keckler
Ralph
Tighe
Keckler
Manley State Bank
Farewel Party
Miss Weber
Pirormentedt
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