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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
8
Local notes show F P Nichol arranging a public sale before moving to Sterling Kansas. G W Nimocks and son Lawrence and Mrs Cul lers and son Chan toured Phillips and Gove counties earlier, reporting good wheat crops but no corn. Ladies visit for Mrs O F Werner birthday. Franz Olsson visited Beckman home from Kansas City.
F Pp Nichol living 7 miles east and 6 1/2 miles south of Scandia visits town to advertise a public sale set for next Monday August 28. County Fair week draws many residents. Sept 1 and 2 host Courtland Anniversary Picnic. Miss Ella Bliss returns from Minden Nebraska reporting a five inch rain there recently.
Mrs Mary Goodwin and her grandson James Goodwin traveled to Doniphit Nebraska to attend the wedding of her nephew Scott Jones to Miss Alpha Wiggers on the ninth of August. They returned last Friday evening.
The Scandia Band is set to play at the Republic County Fair in Belleville on Friday. The notice invites attendees to join for Scandia Day and meet the group at the fair.
D S Marple the well driller invites readers to write or call about water troubles Scandia Phone 2606.
Thos. West Sr. left Tuesday for Rochester Minnesota to be with his daughter Mrs. E. C. Nichol who is in the hospital there. Reports say she is progressing and will be lame in a short time.
James Westleirft traveled to Topeka last Thursday to visit friends at that place.
Mrs Clara Dahl mother of Mrs A A Norden is critically ill at the Lutheran parsonage and mournful tearful hopes for her recovery are entertained though she has been in poor health for weeks.
Mrs. Fred Jackson and Mr. EH Tornquist with Richard Olson wife and baby called at Albert Olson’s in Kackley on Sunday.
Insurance listing records fire lightning and tornado risks for Republic County Mutual with a five year cash option of $1,000 and a note plan of $25. Written at Chester Bail Belleville Kansas.
Small lot details mention a single 16 acre suburban property described as well improved and suitable to make a fine home. The note invites readers to see Hendrix for viewing.
G. E. Fulcomer and family came back from a trip to Colorado Springs and Denver on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Wim Morley returned from Goodland last Thursday amid a brief residence update and family greetings.
Bill Weislogel came in from Republican City Nebraska on Monday and is getting around on crutches after a broken leg.
Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson visited Freeburgs Furniture and Hardware Monday to buy home equipment when Sam Summers and W R Stelzer stopped by to offer congratulations and present a bright red high chair as a wedding gift, which the groom proudly carried home.
Mrs Sederlin and Mrs Amna Hall ren are out caring for Conrad's chores while they are in Wyoming. On Sunday the Nordens and Miss Sophia Peter son went out and took dinner with them.
Mrs Lillie Hoyt and her children are visiting her sister Mrs John Freed y in Courtland this week.
Albin Anderson wife and baby called at Levi Olson's home Sunday evening.
A Caldwell reader, KE. W. Archer, writes that his family has kept Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always takes it on extended visits, asserting its value in preventing illness and costly trips. Obtainable anywhere.
Local business notes highlight Llolton Steam Laundry as a top pick and Wards Barber Shop as a trusted grooming spot for residents seeking reliable service and neighborhood familiarity.
Fred Jackson and family and Mrs. Himanuel Tornquist made a trip to Concordia Tuesday morning.
Lew Garman sold his interest in the dray line to Louis Alexander and William Mapes who took possession at the start of the week. The note wishes Lew success in future endeavors and hopes the new draymen will enjoy their work and prosper.
Mrs V Shaw received a telegram from her son Bernard Ewing of Scandia that his three year old daughter had died suddenly. Mrs Shaw left Wednesday afternoon to be with the bereaved parents, Mr Turner taking her in.
Mrs. Hes returns the first of the week from Kansas City. The brief item notes a domestic movement with a local update and names a person connected to the trip. The wording reflects a concise newspaper item style from the source.
Mr and Mrs Lew Garman and their children spent Sunday in Courtland with his sister Mrs Eva Peterson and her husband.
Mrs Madison a trimmer from Kansas City arrived Tuesday morning to help Mrs Egg prepare for her upcoming Fall trade.
A. B. Connard and family moved here at the start of the week to occupy the Vincent property. Connard becomes the new section foreman on the Rock Island and was checked in Tuesday.
Town hosts ministers and their wives for the district conference with cool weather noted as appreciated by all. Large crowds fill the area as events unfold.
Fragmentary report mentions evening services attendance and a Nebraska reference. It notes Vincent Mainstroim returned home and notes a boy and girl spending vacations at work, with unclear context and details.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hawkins returned from Republic Thursday Mrs Hawkins had finished Wm Vances house that he has been working on for weeks
John Botts spent the first of the week in Kansas City for undisclosed meetings. He toured local facilities and held brief talks with business leaders before returning home.
Emblem pin lost during a Scandia picnic. If found, please leave at this office.
Rev Henry is expected home the last of this week and will hold his regular appointments at Norway in the morning and here at night unless the congregation gives way for the Conference at the Swedish M E church. The Journal readers have missed the A B Notes in Mr Henrys absence.
Holton Steam Laundry advertises itself as the leading local agency in Scandia with better work than any prior laundry. Ward's Barber Shop endorses the service and urges residents to give them a trial.
The note directs setting price to 61.00 per stem and leaving the order at the office. It specifies saving combings and arranging switches to the stated price.
Dr E A Moore an osteopathic physician maintains an office in the F and AI Bank Building in Scandia Kansas with regular sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays for patient consultations and treatment.
Mrs. Adolph Nelson traveled to Belleville on Wednesday to consult a physician about her health, which remains in poor condition.
Advice suggests indigestion causes insomnia and recommends a light meatless supper with no milk, plus taking Cham berlain's tablets after supper to improve rest. Obtainable everywhere.
The piece questions the idea that a vacation is just more time off from daily duties. It suggests that having nothing to do may lead to self pity and a belief that a vacation is necessary.
Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson dined with the John Sothers. Hugh Etter returned from a two week vacation. Conrad Sederlin and family visited Wyoming relatives. Mrs Sederlin and Mrs Hallgren keep house in their absence. Mr and Mrs R D Plott of Attwood Kansas visited. Hazel joined them home. Mrs Ralph Happer of Kansas City visiting Gilbert and Mrs Anderson. Locals shopped in Scandia Saturday night. Mr and Mrs C V Platt and Roy visited Belleville to hear Mr Bryan. Ed Wood and children Edith Max and Kenneth went to Lebanon. A W Sjoholm of Jamestown visited the Plotts Wednesday.
Farmers Merchants Bank evening chatter mentions the Belleville area Fair during Lins week. A car driven by Dr Hagyman rolled over on a steep hill after running out of gas. the wife and children exited safely and no injuries occurred. Other items include trips to Waconda Springs, Ed Wood shelling corn, and a family returning home from Esbow. An ad promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from J. Cheney Co.
Mrs C L Ruey of New York praises Chamberlains Tablets for six months of relief from indigestion. The advertisement states the tablets are obtainable anywhere.
The piece explains constipation blocks the bowels causing toxin buildup that dulls the mind and hinders digestion. It urges relief with Chamberlains' TalkTastainable, sold widely.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy claims thirty five years of use and wide recognition as a reliable treatment for catarrh.
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