Terrific Snow Storm Disrupts Early 20th Century Roads
A severe snow storm last Saturday brought five to seven foot drifts and paralyzed railroads and roads for days. Many areas remained impassable by Sunday with stock suffering in the cold. Church services were canceled as residents shoveled ice and snow, creating a network of trenches. The town formed a ministerial union led by Rev. Malmaquist and others to meet monthly starting May 8, while local entertainment Brown's in Town offers a roaring comedy and a senior play is slated for April 23.
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Scandia
Malmaquist
R. L. Cortner
P. H. Smith
Brown
Progressing Adolphe Nelson Leads Junior Band Practice
The Band Progressing Adolphe Nelson works to improve sound as older players coach beginners. Practices are held Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons to help youths become familiar with instruments and music scores.
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Adolphe Nelson
Awa
Nelson
Shorthorn Cattle Auction Planned by McCowan and Maxton
Hugh McCowan and the Maxton brothers announce a sale of 60 head of registered and high grade Shorthorn cattle. The exact date is not set but the auction will occur during the week of April 19. Organizers expect very fine stock to be offered.
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Hugh McCowan
Maxton Bros
Mrs A J White Hurt In Scandia Car Incident
Mrs A J White was injured when alighting from a car in front of her home after a day spent in Scandia. She was thrown from the vehicle and rendered unconscious for several hours. She has improved and is expected to recover.
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A. J. White
Scandia
Obituary of Betsey Pursia Davenport in Plainville
Betsey Pursia Davenport, born September 2 1835 in Pennsylvania, died April 5 1929 in Scandia aged 84 6 3. Married Luther Davenport in 1853, nine children born, seven with father to distant City. Family moved to Rooks County Kansas in 1878. Davenport supported family as blacksmith. Survived by daughter May wife of Rev G L Rarick and son William L Davenport of Plainville. Interment in Plainville with immediate family. pastor P R Smith notes faith and humbly admired Christian life.
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Betsey Pursia
Orn
Pennsylvania
Scandia
Luther Davenport
Rooks County
Kansas
Davenport
Grandma
May
G. L. Rarick
William L. Davenport
Plainville
American Legion Post Meeting Next Wednesday
A meeting of the American Legion post will be held next Wednesday evening at the L. O. O. F. hall. If the charter is received by then there will be an election of officers. The issue of a permanent club room will also be discussed. All interested are invited.
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American Legion
Legion Post
L. O. O. F. Hall
Reception for New Pastor at Methodist Church
The congregation hosted Rev. P. H. Smith and Mrs. Smith with a Thursday reception in the church parlors. Miss Ruby Thomas organized an excellent program while Rev. Malmquist of the Swedish M. E. church delivered the welcome address. A delightful lunch was served by the church ladies. Land known as the Zima and Winters Estates near Topeka will be divided into several tracts and sold to the highest bidder on April 29, 1920 with attractive terms, inquiring parties directed to John C. Zima, Emmett, Kansas or The Sunflower Realty Co., Topeka.
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Abilene
Kansas
Topeka
Ralph W. McEntire
Professor Blank
State Office
The
Methodist Church
P. H. Smith
Zima
Wintes
John C. Zima
Emmett
Sunflower Reality Co
Swedish Immigrant Johan A Johnson Dies in Chicago
Johan Arvid Gustav Johnson born June 6 1887 in Smaland Sweden came to the United States in 1905 and died March 22 1919 in Chicago at Fresher Wlospital aged 32 years 9 months and 16 days. Remains were brought to Scandia for funeral at the Swedish Church March 26. He is survived by his mother two sisters and two brothers in Sweden plus sisters in Chicago and a brother in Scandia.
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Johan Arvid Gustav Johnson
Smaland
Sweden
Scandia
Joseph Johnson
South Dakota
Arizona
Colorado Springs
Chicago
Fresher Wlospital
Hog owners urged to remove hogs and clean yards in Scandia
Officials announced that hogs must be disposed of or moved from the incorporated town of Scandia at once and all manure piles and rubbish cleared by April 29 to comply with the state health board. Mayor Gunter health officer Dr C W Bobn and Marshall Chas Nordman noted a health visit planned. Preceding community meetings at local churches were well attended and successful.
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Scandia
State Board of Health
Gunter
C. W. Bobn
Chas
Nordman
Marshall
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Glen Ellison
the Palace
Big Shorthorn Sale
Rarick
Farmer
Mys
P. R. Smith
Frank Farley
Wm. Engstrom
Rydal
Belleville
Dean Engstrom
Mr. Anderson
Rock Island
Floy Anderson
Jader A. A. Burk
Hebron
Harry Gile
John Loofburrow
Highland
District 84
Loafburrow
Frances Fickel
Kirkpaty
Jansky
Howard
Ildred
John Branstrom
Lillie Nelson
Henry Johnson
Adolph Johnson
Andrew Gabrielson
Kackley
Wm. Hay
Fatty Arbuckle
R. B. Biiney
Courtland, Kansas
City Hall
Duncans
Sandy MacGregors
Mr. Willson
Mr. Ellison
Ellison
England
United Brethren
Linn & Danielson Clothiers
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