Memorial for Charles Sumner Morey an Illinois Kansas City banker
Charles Sumner Morey born 1857 in La Salle County Illinois grew up in Hoopeston and built a bank in Scandia Kansas later rising to president of Farmers and Merchants Bank Scandia. He married twice and had three children, earned success in banking and manufacturing, joined Christian Science, and died in 1913 with services at his Kansas City home and burial in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner Morey
la Salle County
Ilinois
Hoopston Ill
Mr. Morey
Addie L. Reams
Sloopston
Scandia
Kansas
Isaac McClun
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Republic County
Morey
Minnie M. King
Randolph Kansas
K. C
Kansas City
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Iris
Campbell St
Knight Templars
Kans
N. S. Cooper
Frank C. Morey
Oklahoma City
Okla
Albert R. Morey
Flore
Masonic Lodge
Belleville
Just A Memory Fourth annual picnic remembered by crowds
The fourth annual picnic is now a memory for hundreds who enjoyed three big days. Weather was ideal and each day’s program ran smoothly with a jolly, good natured crowd showing hearty approval and satisfaction for the free attractions. Seandi a is praised for offering more free attractions than any place on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seandia
Picnic Highlights Tap Local Attractions And Ball Games
The event featured three balloon ascensions, the Phillipsburg ladies band, the Colored Jubilee singers, three major baseball games, Sillman concerts and a fashion show, an electrical theatre, and a cotton factory exhibit. A duck pond and a large crowd completed three days of festivities, with notable performances by Papa White and Tillman, plus unexpected fires and a wrestling match nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg Ladies
Colored Jubilee Singers
Sillman
Texas
Phillipsboro Ladies
Scandia
Tillman
Papa White
Tom Doctor
McGovern
Scandia Month Begins with Sunday School Officers
Scandia Township Sunday Schools held three sessions Tuesday July 29 with modest attendance. Officers elected include J. W. Plotner president, Mrs Delig Poowling vice president, Emil V. Nelson treasurer, P. C. Mead home dept, E. C. Nichol Supt Adult Division, Frank Hawkins secondary, Alex Johnson Elementary, Cora Bowling teacher training, Frank Swanson temperance. Blanche E. Jamil Nelson of Scandia and V. Nelson of Riverton Kansas wed at noon in Riverton with Rev. A. B. Grant officiating. They plan a Colorado honeymoon and home in Scandia. Riverton Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
M. FE
Durch
Rockefeller
Jansky
van Gundy
Delig Poowling
Treas
Emil V. Nelson
P. C. Mead
E. C. Nichol
Frank Hawkins
Alex Johnson
Cora Bowling
Frank Swanson
Temperance
Frank Slankins
Robert Taylor
Riverton
Blanche E. Jamil V. Nelson
Kansas
A. B. Grant
Christian Centhoanen
Colorado
America
Scandiavan
Riverton Review
Picnic Week Visit By Iva Stevenson Family and Nelsons
Mrs. Iva Stevenson and her family from Ransdall spent a picnic week with her parents Mr and Mrs Eric Nelson. Mr and Mrs Burl Nelson of Concordia also joined for the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Stevenson
Ransdall
Eric Nelson
Alr
Burl Nelson
Concordia
N. O. Y. B. Group Socials Report Pleasant Evenings
The N. O. Y. B.s visited Rackley last Tuesday evening and enjoyed a royal entertainment by Miss Minnie Poage. An auto trip ended with a few regrets for those who had mishaps and stayed home. The group was hosted again by Miss Edith Anderson this week. Miss Bertha Wilson hosted her friend Miss Alice Anderson of Manhattan on Friday and Saturday.
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Rackley
Minnia Poage
Auto
Edith Anderson
Bertha Wilson
Alice Anderson
Manhattan
Chan Cullers Returns From Duluth and Visits Minnesota City
Chan Cullers arrived Duluth Minnesota on Monday night and shows strong interest in the city. Mrs J B Croft is the new acento at the R I and they will occupy the Mike Curren property. Iss Minnie Larsom returns home from Kansas City for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan Cullers
Duluth Minn
J. B. Croft
R. I
Mike Curren
Iss Minnie Larsom
Kansas City
Local hotel staff and contest vote totals noted
A L Dorman and wife assist Mrs Snyder at the hotel with Arch acting as porter while Mrs Dorman handles cooking. The Scandia Journal contest offers 600 votes per new subscription at Norway Hardware and Implement Co. Watermelons arrive at Gus Nystrom's market. A street sale ad for Saturday and 15000 votes for new subscriptions are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dorman
Cuba
Scandia Journal
Norway Hardware and Inplement Co
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Manufacturers Association
Mosmesy
Ibut
White
Republic
Clark
Wire
Graves
Albertson
Pa” White
Oool
M. Scott
Morsett
Scanedia
Pa White
Clyde
Niming
Bellville
Isidore Bowersox
Oliver Johnson
Bula
Courtland
Kenneth Thomas
Mr. Bowen
Johnson
Jared
Alt
Bowen
Mr. Johnson
Union
Nelson Taylor
Gus. Nystrom
Patel
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