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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

3

County Commissioners Proceedings in Republic Kansas

The Republic County Kansas board met in regular session with all members present on August 2 3 4. They audited numerous claims including salaries for Mary Antin Collins Madison Coombs J A Moore G P Plotner Josephine Collins and many others, plus mileage and various expenses. Several items list insurance footnotes per diem jail care bridge and road work, and payments to printers and suppliers. totals reflect extensive county operating costs.

Board of County Commissioners of ‘Republic Kansas Seasion Mary Antin Collins Ase Tg ‘Co. Teas Eectés Owen R. Collins Madison Coombs J. A. Moore Eesti J. A. ‘Moore Freda Dooley G. P. Plotiner GP. ‘Plotner J. N. McNealy Gus Sandell Diémandd Josephine Houdek Lucille Howard Veda McCarty Curtis S.moore Curtis Moore Curtis S. Moore Pier CO Flota Sanford Chas VanNatta Guy E. Ward Agda Fredin M. Fate Sealy Leslie Reed Republic Advertiser L. J. Whitney Wichita School Supply Co Johnson Leora . Strand M. Ferguson Frank “Ferguson W. A. der Reh Per Die Por Crane & Co Cuba Tribune Job Darling Co J.H. Eller Co Moise Fiall Lithographing Co Lahodny Lockwood-Hazel Monarch Products Co W. E Néesmith Sanborn Lbr. Co Scandia Journal Telescope Pub. Co U. &. Fideelity Co Ins United ‘Telephone Western Union Dodsworth Stat'y Walter Slupske Repeira Segatens Western Chemical Co Howe Plumbing Shop

Public works ledger notes extensive road work and supplies

A detailed financial ledger lists numerous road projects and material purchases. Entries include salaries for E O Adee Irma Cardwell and J S Rader, lay of bridge and road tasks, fuel and oil purchases from Standard Oil and Belleville suppliers, and various shop repairs. The document records payments to multiple contractors and vendors such as Sanborn Lumber Co, Austin Western, and Dens-Oil, totaling hundreds in expenditures.

J. Wright Setieregesees Sanborn Lor “Co B. L. Griffith Wheeler Libr. Co GAL Harvey, Agt Blake John S. Rader Orville Albertson M. L. ‘Allsman Jesse Baldwin Chas. Benson L. J.blecka Wert I Ad L. T. Gleason Ben Griffeth C. E. Hansen Robert Sisson Chas. J. Skala Floyd Stone J. F. Stransky H. Strand Fred Stromberg Clarence’ Wells J. D. Adams, Co Austin-Western Auto Electric Service J. G. Bachelor MASE Blosser. Chevrole Co English Bros. Mch. C Roy M. Ferguson Hadachek Thos Hay, Jr Home Oil Co Glenn.Hruze Hruze Kelly-Johnson Oil Co Thomas Kopsa Oscar Linden Axel Nelson Denzil Campbell C. B. ‘Carbutt George Christie City of J. R. Powers Republic Oil Co Ed. Saip Austin Sherwood iLester Thompson J. R. Carbutt Orland Erickson Elmer ‘Hardenburger Kieth Hancovsky Jonhson-Carney Oil Co Red Feather Oil Co Mdse Sayler &’Son Leo Southwick Supply ‘Co Sstandard Oil Co Cuba Standard Oil Co Republic Gas Wbesenciie Belleville Joe Trecek Eevee Leon ‘Winbinger Howe Plumbing Belleville Lbr. Co Colwell Drugs Co Sanborn Lbr., Co

Public fund disbursements list shows numerous allowances and payments

A long reconstructed ledger excerpt lists dozens of individuals receiving allowances from a public fund, with amounts ranging from a few dollars to over a hundred. It also records salaries, rents, groceries, labor, and various small services for Belleville and nearby vendors, including entries for Moore, Finch, Freeman, Furst, Hill, Shipman, and others, along with a few store and utility charges.

Wink - Belpitsl Steve Bengsheck Fr. Furst Ata Pubegonada Albat Gseucin Henry Ada Carpenter Abraham L. Clark Ad. Dulin Duncan Samantha Everhart Phillip W. Finch Robert ‘Freeman Frank Furst Chas Gant Clyde Gates Walter Green Orson Griffith Adeliza Hatfield Thressa Hawkins Wm. Hettinger B. F Mont Larkins Henry Love Peers Refine McQuiety Robert Malitz Bethuel Williamson Orlando Willis Kittie Workman Ance Snapboos Roy Paddock Sara Price Emma Randall Alfred Rasmussen James Reed Anna Rytych Minnie Shipman Blanche Shipman David Stahlman Hannah Stringham Lucinda Swaney Hulda Swyhart Abraham Thompson Geo. F. “Trimmer Millie B Tudor James Werley Mary Waltman David. C. Whitcroft Derice Wilder Clarence Hover Henry Leveke Flora Miles Albina Evans Stella Havel Spibey Goldie Lindquist Marvin Rosene Mabel Stener Gro. Oe Byron Cash Gro City of Belleville Rights and Power Vestesevee Roy Ferguson Weenee Carrie Gaylord Mary Hanna Howe Johnson Haw Nuway Market

Bounty of County Funds Listed in Board Minutes

The county board itemizes expenditures including groceries, medical care, farm bureau fees, hospital bills, and sundry services for residents and dependents. Notable entries mention Belleville Hospital, University of Kansas Hospitals, Crippled Children Fund, and payments to Colwell Drug Co and Farm Bureau. Adjournment noted after miscellaneous business. travel notes mention the Doctors and Agnes Albro visiting en route to Phillipsburg.

H. Peterka Supt. Co John Peterka Anna C. Polley Polley Preston Sinclair Servicé Colwell Drug Co Mdse Lula Dettman Allowance J. H. Dittemore Philip W. Finch PBC Anderson Detnerstedering RH. Mfunford Kendrick Rytych Elizabeth ‘Persinger Ellen Hammer H. D. Thomas Carl Kendrick Farm Bureau Homer Alkire Henry VanNatta Geo. Wells Chas. H. Strand

Local Family Gatherings Mark Birthdays and Visits

District 96 residents and relatives from Imperial Nebraska and nearby towns hosted dinners and a basket gathering honoring Mrs. Larson's birthday and Miss Wilma Larson. Attendees included Marvin Grim, L A Nondorf, M A Larson families, George Morgan, Orville Linden, and others visiting from Topeka and Japan.

Orville,Linden L. A. Nondorf Een Mary. Larson C. T. la A. W. Walters Fred Mainquist M. E. Mainquist Victoria Mainquist Marvin Grim Imperial Nebr

Also Mentioned on This Page

County County Commissioners Proceedings Allsman L. J. Blecka L. G. Rightimeter R. L. Sisson Paul Doctor Agnes Albro Robert Doctor Phillipsburg Lydia Pinkham Faulkner Scandia George- Jeandebeur Dane Bales Hansa Kate’ Hanson Japan Clarice Bernice the Hammer Grocery Gust Nystrom Ladies Aid Courtland Buck J. W. Shotwell
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