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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
7
School begins Monday September 7 as area residents share greetings. The Swedish Lutheran church roofs, house repairs, and visits from relatives appear alongside trips to Concordia, Belleville, Formosa, and Kansas City. Community members attend socials, gather for a name day, inspect sidewalks, and note farm and business movements in a lively local roundup.
Mr J C Dale from Belleville adjusted the insurance claim for P C Mead after a fire. Mead was allowed the full amount of his policy, though evidence shows he sustained a loss equal to twice the insured value.
Wan Walker has devised a mechanism to replace strings used by the post office to hang catcher pouches on mail cranes. He attached it to the crane at the Rock Island depot, and it works like a charm. Adoption would save the government, and is urged for nationwide use.
George Beck and his family traveled from Republic on Saturday and purchased 20 head of cattle from Jake Weislogel.
Governor Bailey will address the Old Settlers Reunion in Belleville this Saturday. He is expected to boost attendance and size of the crowd at the event.
Mrs. W A Beck with daughters Miss Stella Ramsey Mrs A L Kephart and son traveled to Concordia Tuesday afternoon to attend the Woodman logrolling event the following day.
Mrs Minnie McLaughlin from Concordia visited Saturday. The family plans to move to Atchison soon after Mr McLaughlin’s transfer from the Prosser to the Central Branch.
John Gunter has secured a position in a drug store at Clay Center and will take up his duties there Monday. The Journal regrets to see the excellent family leave town and hopes they will prosper in their new home.
Mr and Mrs A L Whitney and James accompanied by Mr and Mrs T A Shedden and daughter joined friends from Freeburg Courtland and others to ride the afternoon train to Concordia to view the fireworks display.
Mrs P J Larson entertained the Guitar Club Tuesday evening. Miss Grace Ellingson spent a few days in Belleville earlier this week. Bert and Arthur Rasmussen visited their uncle M A Preble from Friday to Sunday. Mrs Eva Nilson from Concordia visited her parents the Monsons and returned Tuesday. Lutheran coffee social at Gust Aberg's Friday September 4 in the afternoon and evening. Mrs J W Ekblad left Sunday for relatives in Newton Iowa and will join Doctor for a trip to Chicago Pennsylvania Niagara Falls and St Louis.
Announcement for a Belgian stallion at the Old Churchill barn, imported and registered, weight about 1800 pounds, standing until October 1. Price ten dollars to insure a mare with foal. money due when foal is confirmed and if the mare is disposed of. AaB. TUCKER.
J Hi Sherrard reports Republic has received its first automobile in the county marking a milestone for Republic City. The arrival signals progress and local excitement as residents anticipate broader access to motor vehicles.
Milton Wheeler, a Sherrard medical student from Kansas City, visited Republic with his parents and called at the JOURNAL office Wednesday morning. The notice advertises selling the entire stock of goods for cash at a bargain price.
Ten dollars reward for the return of a lady's brooch lost last week on Cloud street between 3rd and 6th streets. Return to Bank of Seandia.
R. B. Ward misplaced his grip and overcoat last week after boarding a train. He left the items in the chair car during a stop at the junction to Ogden and Salt Lake, and they were taken to Salt Lake. He has not recovered them as of the latest report.
Notice reports a large laundry venture sending funds to Hastings and Josiah Kindt to sink a well 1500 feet deep. Promises total around $1200 plus, with work to start once funds reach the goal. Freeman notes it as a commendable and potentially profitable enterprise expected to blossom.
We, Livingood, veterinary surgeon and dentist, will visit Scandia on Wednesday and Thursday, Formolsa on Friday and Saturday, Courtland on Monday and Tuesday, with a specialty in Ridlings and Lump Jaw. Peter Moe, G. W. Wright and Sam Christie attended Saturday, enriching the journal’s ex chequer, and Christie distributed bills for the Old Settler’s dance at Belleville Saturday evening. Dr. A. V. Banes and Julests., St. Joseph Mo., offer office hours 11 am to 4 pm and monthly treatments. Dr. Barton Pitts is an eye and ear specialist in St. Joseph Mo. Correspondence solicited. (Advertisement) Kidney-Ettes offer relief for kidney troubles at 25 cents per box. A Nywatt & Co. Druggest promotes Force ready-to-serve food for vigor and digestion.
The item lists include slates pencils ink pens and writing paper for sale at Mrs J M Wheeler's. Old papers are offered for five cents a bundle at the Jour NAL office.
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