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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1918

Page

7

Local Notes on Residents and Visitations

Locals mention New White Fish at Star Grocery and Doctor Bobo fitting glasses. A. S. Mahan and family came from Salina for a Sunday visit. Robert Brewester left Tuesday for Sheridan County to visit relatives. Valen Hendrix returned from Concordia for the weekend. Rev. H. M. Swan to attend a conference in Harcourt Iowa next week. Frank Trimble of Selden visited town Tuesday. Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church plans a meeting in church parlors Friday afternoon August 16.

Robert Brewester Sheridan County H. M. Swan Harcourt Iowa The Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church

To Hell With Kaiser at Electric Theatre Courtland

The Electric Theatre in Courtland Kansas shows the film To Hell With Kaiser on August 17 with a matinee and two evening shows. Mrs Florence McGragor returned Thursday from a several weeks visit with relatives in Temple Texas. Mrs E M Olson and her Omega-born daughter visit Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman. Mrs Olson is Hohman’s sister. Mrs Grace Yokander left Sunday for Bennington Nebraska to take an operator job with the Chicago and North Western Railway Company.

With Kaiser Electric Theatre Courtland Kansas Florence McGragor Temple Texas E. M. Olson Omega Charles Hohman Olson Hohman Grace Yokander Bennington, Nebraska Chicago and North Western Railway Company

Reverend Sahlen to attend Western Swedish Conference

Reverend Sahlen will depart Tuesday morning for Harcourt Iowa to participate in the Western Swedish Conference session convening next week.

Sahlen Harcourt Iowa

Mrs J M Sigsbee and Regis Head to Menlo Kansas

Mrs J M Sigsbee and Regis departed Sunday for Menlo Kansas where Mrs Sigsbee will keep house for her son George who serves as manager for the Foster Lumber Company there.

J. M. Sigsbee Regis Menlo Kansas

A Great National Issue At The Metoolist Church

Fly-Poison Paper Powder Scandia Mere. Wm Garber left for Cripple Creek Colorado to visit his son Noble. Mrs Zora Garber went to Kansas City to buy fall millinery. Mrs C C Cullers visited Manhattan for Sunday with Chan at Camp Funston. Effie and John Helfer of Hebron Nebraska visit grandparents J W Chase. Charles Gulick from Concordia spent Sunday with parents W B Gulick. Rev E O Harbour of Republic hosted in Scandia for the chautauqua. Ben Vincent of Courtland searched for a stray mule near Republic.

Wm. Garber Cripple Creek Colorado Noble Zora Garber Kansas City C C. Cullers Manhattan Chan Camp Funston Effie and John Helfer Hebron, Nebraska Mrs J. W. Chase

Letter pleading theft return from Mahaffey

A note from T. J Mahaffey asks the person who took a small package from a mailbox at the post office last Sunday to return it to avoid embarrassment.

T. J Mahaffey

Mrs Wohlford and son visit Leonardville then Kansas City

Mrs. Wohlford and her son Walter started Saturday for Leonardville Kansas to visit friends. From there they will proceed to Kansas City where Walter will undergo tonsil surgery.

Wm. Wohlford Walter Leonardville Kansas Kansas City

Salina Woman Visits Parents for Two-Week Stay

Anna Anderson traveled from Salina with Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahan on Sunday to stay two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson. Miss Anderson works as a stenographer and bookkeeper for a Salina candy firm.

Anna Anderson Salina A. S. Mahan Gust Anderson Miss Anderson

Theda Bara in The Forbidden Path at the Princess

Theda Bara stars in The Forbidden Path showing at the Princess this Saturday. Lucile and Margaret Freed spend the week with cousins Vivian and Irene Gransted.

Lucile Margaret Freed Vivian and Irene Granstedt

Miss Anna Anderson Vacation Visit with Parents

Miss Anna Anderson, a bookkeeper for the Salina Candy Company, arrived Sunday to spend a short vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson.

Anna Anderson The Salina Candy Company Mrs Gust. Anderson

Norway and Lincoln Township Sunday School Convention

The Norway and Lincoln Township Sunday School Convention will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Lincoln Township on Thursday August 29. The program will be announced later.

Norway and Lincoln Townships United Presbyterian Church Lincoln Township

Brother shot claim rocks Corydon kin telegraph

Albert Snyder received a telegram Tuesday stating his brother in Corydon Iowa had been shot. Albert and Mrs Snider left for Iowa that evening. No details were provided.

Albert Snyder Corydon Iowa Albert Mrs. Snider

Recital by Miss Tebow's Pupils at Peterson Home

Last Friday afternoon a piano recital was given by the pupils of Miss Albha Tebow at the home of C D Peterson. Twenty three participants performed with a few visitors and some Petrons present.

Albha Tebow C.D. Peterson

Evangelistic Meetings Continue at Swedish M.KB Church

Evangelistic meetings progress well at the Swedish M.KB Church with services planned next Sunday in Swedish morning and English evening. All are invited to attend.

M. KB

Miss Edith Anderson Leaves for Lincoln Bank Position

Miss Edith Anderson travels to Lincoln Nebraska this Thursday morning to take a position with the Lincoln State Bank. She has spent nearly ten years teaching in Scandia schools and is well regarded in the community. She plans to attend night school to learn shorthand.

Edith Anderson Lincoln Nebraska Lincoln State Bank Anderson Scandia

Forbidden Path at the Princess features Theda Bara in Fox six reels

Fox Standard presents The Forbidden Path at the Princess next Saturday night with Theda Bara in a departure from her usual roles. The Fox Super-production follows Bara from Madonna painting to a Sin themed role, with 11 and 22 cent admission. Lena Heatsell Wallice speaks on temperance in wartime at the U B church Sunday at 1 am. her talk is open to all.

Fox J. Gordon Edwards Theda Bara Fox Studios Miss Bara Lena Heatsell Wallice U. B

Reverend Roy Plott Preaches at Local Methodist Church

Rev Roy Plott of Zurieck Kansas preached at the Methodist church Sunday morning. He and Mrs Plott with children are visiting Mr and Mrs C V Plott, the pastor's parents.

Roy Plott Zurieck, Kansis

Hugos Family Visit Spans Enid and Omaha

Mrs A B Hugos of Enid Oklahoma and Mrs Charles Morgan of Omaha with their children visited Saturday with their father Joe Hugos and brother Carl Hugos and family.

A. B. Hugos Enid Oklahoma Charles Morgan Omaha Joe Hugos Carl Hugos

Wesleyan Concert Impresses Scandia Audiences

The Kansas Wesleyan University School of Music Concert Party performed a highly praised program in Scandia. Professor Cox showcased a fine baritone, Mr Tozowitz a remarkable tenor, Miss Ryberg a deep clear soprano, Miss Elrod a splendid contralto, with Prof. Foster at the piano enhancing the trio and quartet.

Kansas Wesleyan University School of Music Scandia Cox Certainy Mr Tozowitz Miss Ryberg Prof. Foster

Skandia Concert Draws Modest Audience Despite Storm

The storm kept many away yet a fair sized audience greeted the company and applauded warmly. If they return to Scandia, a full house is hoped for. Receipts were sufficient to liquidate the Lecture Course committee indebtedness.

Scandia

Denver Visitors Share Sunday at A D Wilson Home

Mrs. Ida Johnson Mrs. Ethel Sterling and their families from Denver visited Mrs. A. D Wilson on a Sunday. Also stopping by were Mrs. Fred Engwall and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Engwall.

Ida Johnson Ethel Sterling Little Son Denver Colorado Fred Engwall Reuben Engwall A. D Wilson

Local Shopper Notes and Ads From Forimosa Visit

Nywall and son Dean from Forimosa visited Tuesday afternoon. Theda Bara film advertisement appears with "The ions Claw" and a reminder to see The Princess Mammoth Castile Toilet Soap 5c at Star Grocery. Eye tests and glasses fittings urged by Doctor Bobo with satisfaction guaranteed.

D A. Nywall Dean Forimosa Mammoth Castile Toilet Soap Star Grocery

Speed Picture The Wasp at Princess Theatre

The Wasp shows Tuesday August 20 at the Princess Theatre. It is a speed picture featuring Kitty Gordon with rapid action from start to finish and no dull moments. It is praised as one of Miss Gordon’s best works and recommended for viewing.

Princess Theatre Miss Gordon

Republic County Fair Promises Strong Entry List and Night Shows

Indications point to a robust county fair with a large horse entry and one of the best cattle and livestock exhibits in association history. Night shows every evening are planned with high class attractions booked and more to come. Fair runs August 20 to 23 with season tickets 1.50 usable across four admissions. Tickets available at all banks.

Republic County Speec

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rome Sonenft Bara x Fox New White Fish Doctor Bobo Mrs. A. S. Mahan Valen Hendrix Concordia Frank Trimble of Selden Rev. Hicks Metoolist Charles Gulick W. B. Gulick E. O. Harbour Republic Ben Vincent W. K. Fox the Princess Egge Gtar Grocery Wesleyan Kitty Gordon Princess Bobo Maker and Daeler IN Norway
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