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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
7
Local items report commissioners and residents ill or traveling, families moving to Kansas City and Burdick, and gatherings in Stromberg's dance hall. Notable mentions include Gillett and Bulkley at Denver meetings, White surveying Oklahoma, and a record school attendance by Elmore Rosene. Also noted are births, weddings, and weather impacts with snow in western Nebraska.
Mr Hans Brown died at his home six miles northwest of Scandia on April 9 at 1130 p m after two days of brain fever. Born October 11 1841 in Romedal Norway he moved to Chicago in 1865 then to Scandia in 1869. He married in 1878 and leaves wife Mrs Bettie Brown and distant relatives. A Swedish Lutheran church member since 1875 his death shocks the community.
A Tuesday night audience enjoyed a diverse program including illustrated songs moving pictures chiming bells and various instruments. The Passion Play illustrations were praised though the event did not attract a large crowd. The writer hopes the company returns to the city for a stronger reception.
W D Vance of Washington township announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court pending Republican convention. A Republic County native educated at the state normal school in Pontiac Indiana, he has taught four years and currently serves in local schools. Vance is described as trustworthy, well qualified, and likely to receive strong county support. Old papers offered for sale. Continental Creamery Co. ad appears.
Fred Moe started for North Dakota Wednesday morning. 100 envelopes printed with name address and Rural Route offered for 50 cents at the Journal Office.
The Journal has added a numbering machine and is ready to handle any job work requiring consecutive or duplicate numbering. Subscriptions to daily papers may be paid at the Journal office, saving you remittance trouble.
The Belleville Kansas County Clerk records show the Board of County Commissioners meeting in April 1902. They audited and allowed numerous claims for relief, medical, jail and county services, and adjourned to meet again on April 8 1902. A later session dated April 3 1902 lists additional claim payments and scheduling details for county operations.
Notice—redemption period for parcels sold for delinquent 1898 taxes at Republic County treasurer’s office expires September 5 1902. Unredeemed tracts after that date will be conveyed by tax deed. Descriptions and details refer to parcel list and tax sale records.
Postoffice pointers warn against common mailing mistakes. Readers should include full addresses with state and post office names, use proper postage only, avoid currency by mail, and seal and address letters correctly to prevent delays and errors.
A fragment reflects a proverb like claim that stamps and good will determine one’s place within the post office fraternity. The text conveys status tied to mail service customs and communal regard. It reads as a provoked dictum rather than a narrative.
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