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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
6
BOOST Scandia Town Folks Visit Relatives and Alumni
Miss Rose and Marie Bowling and Misses Ada and Ella Hawkins visited Scandia then. Mabel Berggren and cousin Florence Berggren visited relatives in Courtland last week. Lyle Price from Republic, a graduate engineer, passed through on his way to Republic and works for Canton Bridge Co. Mr and Mrs J P Vandeveer and daughter Lena visited relatives near Emporia Kansas last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Marie Bowling
Ada
Ella Hawkins
Mabel Berggren
Florence Berggren
Courtland
Lyle Price
Republic
Canton Pridge Co. —Oo
Lena
Emporia Kans
Editor and wife visit countryside near Concordia
The Editor and his wife spent Saturday and Sunday in the country four miles north of Concordia at the home of ID J Thomas, a cousin of Mrs. Hill. The City is installing a cement bridge and sidewalk over the spillway on Washington Street, and upon completion it will be a lasting improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
J. Thomas
Hill
Washington St
Miss Euna Arrsmith Visits Scandia After Nomination Victory
Miss Euna Arrsmith, the successful nominee for county superintendent, visited Scandia on Monday to discuss her campaign and connect with supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euna Arrsmith
Hohr Family Heads to Clifton for Fraternal Picnic
L. G. C. Hohr and family departed Wednesday morning for Clifton to visit Mr. Hohr's relatives and attend the fraternal picnic there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. GC. Hohr
Clifton
Mr. Hohr
Normal school ad and local notices from Scandia
The issue includes a Normal School Hays City Kansas ad and several local items. W M Oliver of Scandia advertises bargains. Pp J Larson and Mrs Hallenbeck visit For mosa Courtland Randall. Mrs Hilda Jacobson and Mr W Segerhamimar visit Nywall. Pete Miller announces livery services. for sale items include a Poland China hog and a six hole cook stove. Scandia activity notes mention Brady hotel repairs, Wright’s visit, N P Jensen’s Kansas City trip, and building work by D V Chase and O N Bettis with Axel Smith lumbering for a barn addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
G. W. Wright
Norway
Kansas
Turner Brother of Mrs. Taylor Mentioned at Home
At home, Turner is identified as a brother of Mrs. Taylor. Additional context about their relation or event is not provided in the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home
Mr. Turner
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs Olson Hosts Scandia Area Reception for Omaha Guest
Mrs August Olson entertained a number of friends at her home south of Scandia last Wednesday night in honor of Miss Nettie Olson of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Olson
Scandia
Nettie Olson
Omaha
Salt Lode for the Chickens and Stock at Mahans
A terse fragment notes salt lodes for poultry and livestock at Mahans, referring to a pure medicine use. No further context or dates are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahan’s
Democratic nominee visits Scandia to drum up support
Lloyd Johnson the Democratic candidate for county treasurer toured Scandia on Monday meeting residents and building backing for his election campaign. He came across as a pleasant, engaging man with solid local appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Johnson
Ellingson’s trip to Leavenworth and prison visit
A. Ellingson traveled to Leavenworth last Thursday returning Saturday. He visited Mr. Wardrum who is reportedly not better. Ellingson also saw Chas Nordmark at the state penitentiary, then took him to the city for a short vacation marking Nordmark’s first time outside the prison since confinement. Nordmark remains at work in the brick department and maintains his innocence. Gust Anderson and John Swanson and his sister from near Concordia visited with Mr. and Mrs. Co. Tk. Carlson Sunday. Herman Nelson of Assaria visited J. O. Anderson late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ellingson
Leavenworth
Mr. Wardrum
State Penitentiary
Chas Nordmark
Gust Anderson
John Swanson
Near Concordia
Co. Tk. Carlson
Annual Republic County Sunday School convention at Agenda
The convention will be held at Agenda August 27 and 28 with a strong program featuring top speakers from the county and state. J H Engle state secretary will attend throughout and lecture each evening. Open to all. Miss Nettie Olson returned to Omaha after visiting relatives here. Sophia Peterson spends a few days in Courtland this week. Porter of the Dickinson-Goodman Lumber Co. spent part of the week in Scandia. A line of Gent shirts at B Morey’s. Storage coal prices quoted. order soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
J. H. Engle
Progress History Club forms for town ladies
A Progress History Club is organized by town ladies to study United States History Literature and Current events using the Pay View course. The first eight months cover these topics and will likely benefit participants. Their Year Books are completed by the Job Department and the first meeting is Monday afternoon September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Hill Family Visits Lebanon for Sunday Morning
Mr and Mrs Frank Hill and their little son went to Lebanon Sunday morning to visit friends and to look after business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hill
Lebanon
Zavodsky Seeks Support Ahead of School Job Start
Democratic nominee Zavodsky campaigned in the vicinity last Friday as he prepares to take charge as principal of McFarland schools on September 1. He is a member of Company L Second Infantry Kansas National Guards and was ordered to Lawrence for state encampment, hindering his political outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wright
Norway
Scandia
National Guards
Well Drilling Services Available in Courtland Kans
Job seekers may contact Stoner's Hardware or J. R. Persinger for well drilling work in Courtland Kansas. The notice invites inquiries by phone or mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Persinger
Courtland Kans
For Sale Hedge Posts Offered by R V Kelly Near Ryd
A local notice advertises hundreds of hedge posts for sale with favorable pricing. Inquiries are directed to R V Kelly at the Ryd area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Kelly
Ryd
Stock cattle for sale by Joe Prown
Fine lot of stock cattle mainly steers offered for sale by Joe Prown. Worth the money. see me for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Prown
Orchard Winners Shine After Storms and Wind
The storm of the eleventh damaged hundreds of orchards and many trees were not replanted. Elammon d fought cyclone ruins and now shows fine Burbank plums while Oliver Nelson also presents large specimens. Wesleyan students on a river outing faced bad weather with showers and cooler conditions, though Dr R P Smith attended Thursday evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elammmond
Burbank
Oliver Nelson
Wesleyan
R. P. Smith
Thrift and bank saving urged in town message
The article presents two local men who failed in different ways and argues thrift as the path to prosperity. It promotes starting a bank account with The Bank of Scandia and urges a young man to save even a dollar, signed by President G W Nimocks and Cashier J H Sandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Scandia
Untitled Scene From Theatres Aide Describes Exit
A brief dramatic exchange ends with a young man taking a woman home from the theater. She asks him to stay warm, noting the steam may be off, and he replies good night in adjourned fashion.
Engle to Attend Republic Ss. Convention at Agenda
J. H. Engle State B S See y will attend the Republic Ss. convention at Agenda on August 27. Engle is described as a popular Sunday School worker and a leading favorite among the state conven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Engle
B.S. See'y
Mr. Engle
Just a common Democrat faces Scandia crowd
Frank C. Laws urg es Scandia residents on Wednesday to back Democrats. He says the party is making gains and Republicans must work hard to win in the fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Laws
Register of Deeds
Insect Bite Costs Leg In Boston Man
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years earlier. Bucklen's Arnica salve is recommended to kill poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. It also heals burns, boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises. Price 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
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State Normal School
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W. M. Oliver
Benkleman Nebr
J. Larson
J. Hallenbeck
Formosa
Courtland and
Randall
Hilda Jacobson
Lindsborg
Wm. Segerhamimar
Nywall
Brunswick Hotel
Pete Miller
Normal School
Brunswick
N P. Jensen
Rock Island
Kansas City
D. V. Chase
Dickason« Goodman
Axel Smith
N. Bettis
Sim Turner
A. Er
Towa
Taylor
Herman Nelson
Assaria
J. O. Andersons
N. W. Nelson
Sylvanie St
St. Joseph Mo
T. Strom
Colorado
Norton County
Denver
Chan Cullers
Conrad Lundine
Cris Nelson
Eric Joarson
Sophia Peterson
Porter
Dickson-Godman Lumber Co
B. Morey’'s
Dickason-Goodman
Mse
Dickason-Goodman Lumber Co
G. W. Nimocks
J. H. Sandell
Cashier
Dickason
John Botts
Your
B. Morey’s Grocery
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