Miss Andersons Leave For Lincoln Nebraska Visit
Miss Wileth Anderson and Miss Sigrid Anderson depart Sunday for Lincoln Nebraska after a two week stay at Gust Andersons home. Mr and Mrs C T Kirk and daughter Muriel of Iola Kansas join for a short trip visiting Mrs Kirk's parents Mr and Mrs T J Mahaffey. Ask for Red Wolf tea Star grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdith Anderson
Sigrid Anderson
Lincoln Nebraska
The
Gust Anderson
C. T. Kirk
Muriel
Iola
Kansas
Red Wolf Tea
Star Grocery
Mrs Augusta Jennings Visits Gretna Kansas Family
Mrs Augusta Jennings left Sunday for a visit with her son Henry Jennings and family at Gretna Kansas. The Eric Nelson property just west of the blacksmith shop is for sale. J W Plotner Strom came from Kansas City last week to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs Charlotta Holmstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Jennings
Henry Jennings
Gretna, Kans
Eric Nelson
J. W. Plotner
Strom
Kansas City
Charlotta Holmstrom
Camp Fernand Hosts Weeks Events With Band And Minstrel
Camp Fernand announces a busy week with a Abilene juvenile brass band concert next Sunday and Kansas baritone George H Arnold headlining. Gala day stunts set for Tuesday August 24 with 25 cent admission. On Wednesday a minstrel show by camp boys with 5 cent admission. Proceeds fund camp expenses and invite community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fernand
Abilene
Ceorge H. Arnold
Kansas
Helen Henvey
Horton
Kans
Kansas Wesleyan
Singer Picks
Farmers Union Picnic Set at Riverside Park
Riverside Park hosts the Riverside Tech Republic County Farmers Union No 82 annual picnic on Wednesday September 1 with state speaker Alfred Docking present locals joining Belleville to furnish the program. Watch next week's issue for full program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Riverside
Tech Republic County Farmers Union No. 82
Riverside Park
Alfred Docking
Belleville
Land listing with 128 acres near town and improvements
The notice describes 128 acres of bottom land near town with 100 acres cultivated and 23 acres in pasture and timber. Improvements include a four room house a barn for eight horses a hog house and a windmill plus four quick pales. J W Plotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. .W. Plotter
Mrs. Churchill and Fay Visit Friends in Fairbury
Mrs. Jay Churchill and her daughter Fay of Colorado Springs visited friends in Fairbury on Monday. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loring. Mrs. Churchill has been visiting her children in Fairbury and Manhattan. She notes Mr. Churchill runs a grocery business in Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Churchill
Fay
Colorado Springs
Ed. Loring
County Wide News Roundup of Belleville Residents
West and wife plan to move to Redonda Beach Alabama after buying property there. Grant Lovewell reports grasshopper damage to crops in his area. The Buhler family moves to the Wm. West place east of the Presbyterian Manse. Epworth League members plan to attend the Salina Institute next week. The Christie-McHenry threshing crew finished a 24 500 bushel run at Hobart West. Local notices mention travel, visits, and community events across Belleville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. West
Republic—county
Belleville
Redonda Beach
Aalit
Grant Lovewell
White Rock
Mr. Williams
West Place
Presbyterian Manse
Katie Scrivner
Bert McHenry
Scandia
Earl Cook
Robert Scrivner
Glenn
Robert
Courtland
Jelleville
Atty
Nelson
Mr. Clark
Wyoming
Clarks
Deshler
Nebr
Nelsons
Hap Sanders
Sanders
J. B. Gates
Forllinois
Frances Fickel
Supt. of Public Instruction
Norway Township
Emma Johnson
Miss Berry
Epworth League
Salina
Epworth League Institute
XJ. Canfield
Winona
Kansas
Lynn
The
Institute
Canfield
Charles Canfield
Myrta Oson
Christie-McHenry
Hobart West
Missionary Letter from East Africa Reveals Local Life
The paper prints a letter from Mrs. E. N. Nelson and her husband, missionaries in East Africa. Dated May 2, 1920, the note describes travel delays for mail, the landscape, climate, and two seasons, with details on crops such as Jerusalem corn and ma leiva. Meals center on mush, greens soup, and porridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Nelson
East Africa
Nelson
Ella Nyland
Colorado
Kansas
Scandia Bats Rally to Beat Hollis in Eleven
Sunday afternoon Scandia and Hollis dueled in a slow yet lively game. Hollis built a lead early, Scandia rallied to tie after nine, then held Hollis scoreless and scored twice in the eleventh to win nine to seven. Batteries Lysholm Wrigley and Larson for Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iollis
Hollis Boys
Cme
Scandia
Lysholm
Wrigley
Larson
Birth and death notice for Charlotta Peterson Holmstrom
Charlotta Peterson born March 27 1839 in Karlskoga Varmland Sweden died August 14 1920 at 81 with four grandchildren and many relatives. She came to the United States April 17 1869 and married John D Holmstrom of Scandia November 15 1872. Survived by daughter in law Mrs O Dahl Kansas City and son C J Holmstrom Kansas City plus four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotta Peterson
Karlskoga
Varmland
Sweden
Scandia
Johnd. Holmstrom
Inlaw
O. Dahl
Kansas City
C. J. Hilmstrom
ChanCullers Visit to Concordia Sparks Union Services
Chan Cullers traveled to Concordia on Tuesday afternoon. Regular union services are set to resume at City Hall Park next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan Cullers
Concordia
City Hall Park
Eliza Ann Garbry Passes At Scandia After Life Of Faith
Eliza Ann Garbry died August 10 1920 at Scandia Kansas after living a pious life. She married Samuel D Garbry in 1880. he died in 1883. Survived by two brothers Mount Peasley and Levi Peasley and many nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements were made by her, with a preacher chosen to deliver the sermon. She was a devoted church member and a beacon of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Ann” Peasley
Brighton
Iowa
Scandia
Kansas
Samuel D. Garbry
Garbry
Mount Peasley
Green Acre
Washington
Levi Peasley
Fairfield
United Presbyterian Church
Word of God
Republican Meeting in Belleville Arkansas Details
The Republican County Central committee plans a Friday program in Belleville with Senator Charles Curtis delivering an address in the court room and Congressman James G. Strong speaking later. A noon Elliott hotel dinner precedes a motor trip to Narka for a merchants picnic at 4 36 where Curtis and Strong address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Chas. Curtis
Belleville
Akansas
James G. Strong
Republic County
County Central Committee
Elliott Hotel
Senate Cpartis
Narka
Curtis
Congress
New Skating Pavilion Opens with Showy Player Piano
Requisites for good skating include smooth floor and new merganees skates at Miller’s new skating pavilion. A top quality player piano has been installed and the venue promises first class order for evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s
Mew
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William Fox
the Princess
Linn & Danielson
Clothiers
House of Kuppenheimer Clothes
F. A. Douglas
Sec
Mera Station
Muansa
Base
Mrs
Fernand
Abilene Boys Band
George R. Arnold
Kansas City, Mo
Helen Henney
Horton, Kansas
Pres. L. B. Bowers
W. U
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