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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

10

Local residents recount water discovery and wells update

J C Mathilas and daughter visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Al Mialvan and Mr Mathias will be remembered by older Rosianmis Lavimg at ome tee Vols im. Mr Mateple of gortus thinks a plentiful water supply is found east of town. W S Ball reports pumping 17 1 2 hours with a gas engine without exhausting the supply. Mr Baillthias had a dozen or more wells dated previously without success.

J.C. Mathilas al Mialvan Mathias Mateple Gortus W.S. Ball Mir Baillthias

Sederliin Family Returns Home After Two Week Absence

Conrad Sederliin and his family arrived home from Colorado this week after an absence of two weeks. They faced difficulties near Rexford with muddy roads and report a Payee ofain in the west. Mrs. Sederlin, who cared for their belongings, is now home.

Conrad Sederliin Colorado Rexford

Local Social Notes Include Travel and Visits

W J Harley visited Scandia on his way home from Gentry Arkansas heading to Hill City Kansas. Oberia Ryan travels to Kiama City to visit friends for a few days. Della Bolowe helps at her place while Mrs H L Olsson goes to Kansas City to see her sister before schoolopens. Fortune home in Australia deposits guaranteed under the guarantee law.

W. J. Harley Scandia Gentry Arkansas Hill Gitty Kiamsas Oberia Ryian Kiama City Tilienidls Della Bolowe

Meeting with Rev J E Johnstom and family update

The note records a gathering with Rev J E Johnstom of the Swedish M E church and mentions Warren, his eldest son, who recently graduated high school with honors and earned a Cornell University workshop. The family plans a move to Hoxie Kansas for a new job, with Nondort and kin traveling by train. The account notes a divorce in the Nomdier family and reflects on farewells and good wishes.

J. E. Johnstom Warren Cornell Universiity W. J. Nondort Hoxie Kanes Miami Nomdier Diiovie Thiru Dhils West

Mrs W R Goodwin and grandson return from Nebraska

Mrs W R Goodwin and her grandson Maexy came home Tuesday night from a visit in Nebraska. Mars Lowden and Miss Mary Winstbett plan a two week visit to London City with relatives. Herbert Cooper traveled from Cheval to the County Fair with his father and departed for a trip across western Kansas. He noted crops are short this year. Norway State Bank solicits deposits with security under the guaranteed deposit plan.

Mars. Lowden Mary Winst Bett Esse Reoundon City Ilérbert Cooper Cheval Oklahoma County Earr Fiathar Cooper Kansas Okla Bank Deposit Guarantee Fund State of Siperdye Sof Hig Bank

Alex Johnson Starts New School Year At Home

Alex Johnson spends a few days at home before entering another school year. He had been in Downs last week for what officials called unnecessary arrangements ahead of the opening.

Alex Johnson

Mrs G W Roath Visits SmithsGen ter for Business and Calls

Mrs G W Roath of SmithsGen ter was in Scandia Friday and Saturday settling up business and visiting friends. The text mentions a funeral for Lina Bengstrom aged 25 and notes burial in the Lutherans cemetery near Karckley after attempts at relief from tuberculosis in Colorado Texas and Mexico.

G. W Roath SmithsGenter Scandia Fiue Lina Bengstrom Southwset Chowma Collorado Texas Mexico Lutherans Karckley

Daughter of Mack's Resident Struggles With Illness

The report notes a daughter living on the east part of town who has been very ill for some time. Initial hopes for recovery were described, but now there is some improvement this week according to the latest update.

Mack East Pant Olf Stowna Tilmie

Social News From the Community

Prof and Mrs Olsson host guests on Saturday evening. The La rs on family move to Mariners Central this week. Miss Agnes Lundgren and Miss Elvinia Lundgren visit P J Aspgren in Salina this week. Mrs Zora Egg prepares for fall opening after returning from city markets. Hank Beatlis and family hosted a visit from former Marysville College professor. They attended a band concert in Scandia Saturday.

Agnes and Elvinia Lundgren Salina P J. Aspegren Hank Beatlis Marysville Mo College Mrr. Sprague and Scandia

Bettas Mente and Samuelson Family Visit near Courtland

The Bettas and Mente with Mrs. Samuelson spent the last week with their daughter near Courtland. About 40 motor cans were shown at the Norway S S Picnic, with nearly 400 in attendance. The piece questions church cooperation and jokes about a local feud.

Norway S Seamdia Togelthen

U and I Art Club Holds Farewell Party at Mrs Ahrens

The U and I Art Club met at Mrs Ahrens home Friday afternoon for a farewell party. Light refreshments were served and at 5 o clock five ladies bade farewell to Mrs Olsson their former president, whose efficient year at the helm will be missed. The group presented Inez with a seventh initial silver spoon.

U and I Art Club Ahrens Fi. da Gini Olsson

Open to conviction? A Scotch lady challenges

A gentleman argues with a Scotch lady who declares she is open to conviction but demands to see the man who can convince her. The exchange ends with her witty refinement of the claim and a moment of pause.

For Rent. Nelsson's 80 acre farm near

For Rent. T A Nelsson proposes rental of an 80 acre farm near its Chamence Brew Shanidia. Information sought from Mer A Nielson Hay wand Callill.

T. A. Nelsson Mer. A. Nielson Haywand

For Sale Pure Bred Shorthorn Bull Bushby near Rydal

For sale a two year old pure bred Shorthorn bull. Bushby parish located five miles south of Rydal. Buyer to arrange transport and payment terms.

Rydal

For Sale School House Furniture Norway Kansas

For sale. School house furniture and fixtures in good condition with some nearly new items. Bert Ainsworth, Director, Norway Kansas.

Bert Ainsworth Norway Kans

Marple and Son Well Drillers Advertisement

Scandia area water troubles addressed by Marple and Son well drillers. Call Scandia phone 166 for fast service and expert drilling, with reliable water solutions for homes and farms.

Scandia Phone Scandia Kangas

Miss Oliphant Joins Preble and Paul Homeward from Kansas City

Miss Lucile Oliphant accompanied her uncle M A Preble and son Paul from Seneca on Saturday and spent Sunday with the Preble family. The trio were en route home from Kansas City after purchasing another new car.

Lucile Oliphant M. A. Preble Paul Seneca Mr. Preble Kansas

Well Drilling Offered by Chas Persuttger Courtland Kans

A local notice announces well drilling services by Chas Persuttger of Courtland Kansas. The ad invites readers to see him or write for details.

Chas Persuttger Courtland Kans

Mrs Long Heads to Maniyatttam with Family

Mrs Long travels this week with her son and two daughters to Maniyatttam. The journey aims to secure educational advantages for the children despite the ongoing hardship.

Granstedt's Grocery Sets Two Olive Soap Bars Price

Fragmentary note mentions Olive soap and a sale at Granstedt's Grocery offering two bars for a price. No clear date or full item list.

Granstedt Granstedt’s

Five Belleville Boys Win U S Class Volleyball Match

Five boys from Belleville united in a U S class volleyball game Tuesday. The team captured the match with coordinated play as part of a community sports notice.

Mr. Mathan Wenit Belleville

Opening of School Nears Start Date

The report notes the opening of school approaching with the new building rapidly nearing completion. It states the High School will open for work on Monday, Sept. 7, and mentions actions taken affecting the start date with a cautious forecast.

Kansas Wesleyan Burnese College Offers Character Building Courses

An advertisement promotes lasting success through character and business training. It touts thorough courses, a “Machine Way” shorthand method, and placement for every graduate. A free winter chautauqua with lectures and stereopticon shows, inviting enrollment.

Kansas Wesleyan Burnese College

Bank Announcement Expresses Community Confidence

Since the present officers took charge of the bank, we have enjoyed broad community trust. We acknowledge customers who entrusted accounts and business, noting steady growth in the number of customers on our books and our commitment to careful prompt service.

Scandia High School Invites Local Students to Enroll

The school board announces an eight month term for grades with activities starting in October. It encourages boys and girls who finished common school to enroll, notes accreditation and college acceptance of graduates, and invites residents to aid prospective out of district students with board accommodations. Textbooks will be available at the bookstore before opening. pupils should prepare texts and be ready for day one. Principal G P Plotiner signs.

Scandia High School Kansas Chool G P. Plotiner Prin

Mr and Mrs Weislogel Plan Denver Visit After Sights

Mr and Mrs James Weislogel depart this evening for Denver Colorado after sightseeing. They will visit relatives Ray and Williard Reuben and plan to return to manage the ranch.

James. Weislogel Denver Colorado Ray Williard Reuben Bettis

Journal Office Stocks Large Carbon Paper for Transfers

Readable note indicates in stock carbon paper for transferring patterns available at the Journal office.

The Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aurossur United States D. A. Nywall H. L. Olsson K.C Thielur Banik Norway State Bank Louis ‘Garman Mariners Central Dilat Marple and Son Acyee Eve UrEserance Ak G. W. Nimocks, Pres J. H.cullers Pres.andell
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