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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
7
Telegram style roundup records numerous residents and visitors from Courtland and neighboring towns. Names include Rev H P Cooter and J A Crabtree with moves to Lincoln and Edmonds, plus several trips to Ames Hastings and Republic County.
The Township Board meets Monday the 28th. The city has changed hands with J. W. Holmes buying out C. T. Tuarson. The Masons conferred the Entered Apprentice degree on W. F. Eagleson and the Fellow Craft degree on M. H. Sinclair Monday evening followed by a Valley House lunch.
Weldon Worrell declares candidacy for county Register of Deeds. Born on an Indiana farm, educated in Indiana, he moved to Nebraska then Liberty township, known for a careful farm and trusted integrity. A longtime Republican organizer, he supported rival B D Woods in a past race and would bring affable, courteous service if elected. Meanwhile a quarantine at Concordia holds the Brown family’s Harley and others exposed to smallpox.
Courtland notes Lars Larson moved into his new cottage on Friday. A. D. Burk fell ill Saturday night and is now convalescent. Theda Chapman is reported to be in critical condition. Miss Bowersox of Union visited her sister Mrs. Dora Larson. Geo Bradshaw and family spent time here this week and plan visits eastward before returning home. Mrs Weld is very sick. At 8 PM Wednesday April 16 the marriage of Mattie H daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Toothaker and Charles A Kimball was held at 728 Garfield Ave Kansas City Kansas. The ceremony was performed by Dr J E Roberts. Decorations featured pink roses pink and white carnations and Smilax with Asparagus moss.
County board discusses road survey from section six to seven in Scandia, appoints Wm Loring Thess Williams and G G Adderson to begin April 30 1902, and schedules meetings with county surveyor. They widen a sideline road in Lincoln from the creek to the bank, assign ten dollar compensation for stray cattle, settle Miller case costs at 75 dollars, arrange health inspection for smallpox in Noraway township, accept resignations and fill vacancies, adjourn to 8:30 A M April 10 1902, and audit claims.
The document lists properties sold on October 23 1899 for delinquent taxes and charges of 1898. The redemption period ends October 23 1902. Redeemed parcels will convey to the purchaser or assignee by deed on October 1. Greenfield Swanson County Treasurer.
A paneled social note from Courtland reports Friday visits by Mrs and Mrs Geo Tebow to Mr Sothers, Art and Milo Downing's return from Osborne, Notia Garman's call on Flossie Johnson, and Clara Peterson visiting her sister Mrs Larson. Other items mention a social event with nine dollars raised, Bowling with Kiva Garman, and locals Annie Aspgren and Elsie Bettis at Crysong. Also Mrs B Buchner dined with N Bettis. the Journal adds a numbering machine and offers secretive or duplicate numbering services. papers for sale at the local office.
Pacific Belleville Station No 52 Southbound leaves 9 05 A M No 56 mixed south 2 05 P M No bl mixed arrives 6 35 P M Makes junction City connections for east and west No Sunday trains Agent W C O Dunn SANTA FE COURTLAND STATION North No 388 8 30 A M No 809 12 20 P M No 808 12 17 P M No 307 10 43 A M
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