Spectator Killed as Unruly Race Track Crowd Sparks Tragedy
A racing car driven by Rex Kent of Concordia swung into the inside crowd at a county fair track causing death and multiple injuries. Lawrence Levendofsky of Belleville died instantly, while Chester Ball and Orval Barleen with Heilman and Snyder relatives suffered severe injuries. Heilman motherless and Snyder feud described, with family tensions noted amid the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Kent
Concordia
Lawrence Levendofsky
Belleville
Chester Ball
Heigle
Orval Barleen
Levendofsky
Ball
Annual Sunday School Picnic Promotes Church Unity
The Methodist and United Brethren Sunday Schools held their picnic Tuesday at Sandell Wood one mile east of town. A bountiful noon dinner was prepared by the ladies and watermelon was served. The event hoped to unite all churches for next year’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
United Brethren
Sandell Wood
Corydon Tragedy: Heilman and Snyder Killings
In Wayne County a double tragedy unfolds as Adam Heilman shoots Ed Snyder on the public highway near Corydon and then fatally shoots himself. Snyder’s brother Albert Snyder is from Corydon, with the event witnessed by Mrs. Henry Alexander and a Snyder boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Wayne County Democrat
Corydon
Iowa
A. Heilman
Ed. Snyder
Albert Snyder
Wayne County
Adam Heilman
Heilman
Henry Alexander
Neilman
TW. Snyder
Ed.Snyder
Obituary of Mary Bryan Goodwin of Scandia Kansas
Mary Bryan Goodwin, born December 6, 1848 in Champagne County Illinois, died August 24, 1918 at age 69 in Scandia Kansas. She married William R. Goodwin in 1567 and left two sons Edwin C. Goodwin of Pomona California and Franklin Goodwin of Scandia, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her Christian character inspired family and community. memory blessed the living and the dead. Call Lesh Oil at Scandia for oil and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bryan
Champagne County
Ilinoia
Scandia
William R. Goodwin
Edwin C. Goodwin
Pomona
California
Franklin Goodwin
Kansas
Goodwin
Christan
Reduced to Railroad Rate to Kansas Free Fair
A special rate of one and one half fare for the round trip has been granted by WG McAdoo director general of railroads on all roads in Kansas for the Kansas Free Fair at Topeka September 9 to 14. The Government will present a large war exhibit in a new building and the reduced rate aims to encourage Kansans to visit and view the exhibit Uncle Sam will present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WG. McAdoo
Kansas
Topeka
Uncle Sam
School opens Monday and year plans outlined
The article urges prompt attendance at the September 2 opening, stresses three key success factors the teacher the pupil and the parent, notes that high school courses set for the year include French plans and registration, and announces a new telephone directory for Scandia Telephone Company with over 600 copies printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeacher
Scandia Telephone Company
Scandia list of county youths called to Camp Funston
The Republic County list of young men mustered for Camp Funston next week includes Scandia boys Hobart Berry John Lysholm Elmer Aber Ralph Rasmussen John Brandt Aaron Johnson. Mrs F W Kreitzer and child ren returned Saturday from Sabetha where they visited Kreitzer's father A Weiss. Scandia Lumber Company can supply glass for an opening before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Funston
Scandia
Hobart Berry
John Lysholm
Elmer Aber
Ralph Rasmussen
John Brandt
Aaron Johnson
F. W. Kreitzer
Sabetha
Scandia Lumber Company
Service Flag to be presented at Methodist Church
Sunday evening will feature the presentation and consecration of the Service Flag. Special music and brief talks by the pastor and LaVelle F. Hicks about Funston work. The flag was made by the Sunday School's young people class. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist‘church
LaVelle F. Hicks
Funston
Woodland Camp Opens Third Annual Invitation Boys Camp
At Woodland Camp the third annual Invitation Boys Camp conducted by La Velle by Sheks is in progress at L C Melby campground about fifty boys attend. The report covers activities from Tuesday to Saturday including a flag raising ceremony and an inspiring address by Dr B C Wolf, with Army life talks by Corporal Lessing and pigeons to be flown. A contrasting hog feeding report from the Copper Pig Club details breeding, feeding, and a successful fair ribbon for a son and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Camp
la Velle
Sheks
L. C. Melby
Opal Jackson
Esbon
B. C. Wolf
Kensington
Corporal Lessing
Camp
Funston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Heilman
Ed Snyder
A. B and
M. E. Picnic
Kansas ‘Free Fair
Public
Tion
Copper Pig Club
F. C. Swhercinsky
Albert C. Segerhammer
Jack and the Beanstalk
the Electric Shoe and Harness Shop
W. C. Davis
Scandia, Kansas
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