Local Social Notes Highlight Neighbor Visits and Events
Miss Drucilla Blaw and friends visit from Fairbury on Monday evening. Mrs. 0 E Albro vacationing in Aitchison with daughter Amy McKee. Mrs A J Riley selling a secondhand sewing machine. Dave Pinney of Ames visits brother John Pitney and sister Mrs W Conner. Nellie Boyd and Nellie Pilcher from Courtland call at the Journal office. Courtland visitors attend Calendar Friday night. Fired Hurtz from Lincoln Nebr arrives with aunt and uncle A L Whitney. J and Mrs J Nikirk host Courtland birthday for Mrs Albert Hasket. Mrs Ella Worden returns to Quincy Ill after visit. Edith Fornstall’s music club presents operetta at hall Republic Thanksgiving evening with J Sandell. Mrs 0E Slutz visits Scandia for Thanksgiving Week with cousin D N Woods. Kimball leaves for Topeka to attend State Editorial Association meeting. Eli W Wagener of Belleville granted $10 monthly pension. Journal notes correction about the runaway trip companion. it was not Frank Everts’ son but his cousin. Fred denies disgrace and asks not to be mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Garman
Frank Everts
Fred
Choice Hand-picked Apples At Gilick-Mercantile Co
Hand picked Winesaps Missouri Pippins and Ben Davis advertised as choice fruit at Gilick Mercantile Co with mention of selection and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilick-Mercantile Co
County Tax Levy and Indebtedness Report 1901
Republic County 1901 tax levy and county finances show total taxes levied 35 299 83 with state 20 761 96 and county 21 194 25 plus bridge and poor funds. The report lists total taxable property 3 582 261 00 and county indebtedness 6 000 00 with official seal and date November 22 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Kansas
State Board of Ailroad
Graph and Telephone Co
Chicago, Rock Island’ & Pacific B.A
Pacific Railroad
Nebraska
Jewell
Pullman Cer Go
Pullman
Gar.do
Varley
Sesasraveresievete
Seeestane Eansensaeaeanes Dateee Seeder
Chicago
Ry’s
cyenZaTrar
Western Union Telegraph Co
Belleville Telephone Co
Clyde Telephone Co
Cougars ‘Elephone Co
Republic County
Uist
AVIA
Diageese Cescienes Cnseless
Wilson
G A R Dinner At Courtland Draws Town Folks
A number from town attended the G A R dinner at Courtland Saturday. The usual amount of good things to eat were enjoyed.
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Courtland
Thoroughbred Hereford Bull For Sale Inquire J H Hunes
Salé Cheap a five year old thoroughbred Hereford bull listed for sale with inquiry directed to J H Hunes. In Belleville Christmas Night a production of East Lyme features actress Courtenay Morgan at the Belleville Opera House. John Stensaas disputes a Norway Bulletin story about selling his farm to Peter Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hunes
John Stensaas
Norway Bulletin
Peter Hammer
Colorado Coal Prices Reported in Brief Listing
A brief price note shows Colorado Maitland Coal at 7.00 per ton and a general Colorado coal offer at around HO.UU, with unclear figures. The fragment mentions regional coal pricing without full context or additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Maitland
Colorado
Nelson elected Captain of Kansas Guard company at Lingsborg
N. M. Nelson is chosen captain of Company K, 20th Regiment, Kansas National Guard at Lingsborg. The Swede‑boy company is expected to be among the state’s finest. Ed Egg departed Saturday for Omaha. A large group wishes him success in his new home. Misses Florence and Grace James visited from Republic for Thanksgiving to see Eric Nelson and attend the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Nelson
20Th Regiment
Kansas National Guard
Lingsborg
Ed Egg
Omaha
Florence and
Grace James
Republic
Eric Nelson
White's Vermifuge and Horehound Syrup Ad
An advertisement touts White's Vermifuge to destroy intestinal worms and Ballard's Horehound Syrup for throat and lung ailments. It notes prices of 25 cents and 50 cents and credits A. J. White, Druggist, with the products. A Thanksgiving dance is described as a distinct success with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Price
A. J. White
Ballard
Ai J, White
A. J. Whe
Advertised Letters and World of Mind Readers at Opera House
Advertised letters not claimed will go to the Dead Letter Office in 30 days. Names listed include Mrs. Emmal Olmstead Isac C. More Mr. Kristean Largon Miss Fanny Jones Henry Hansfelder A B Kimball P M and Benj Wolfe. A young mind reader will perform a blindfold street drive and Saturday night at the Opera House features Mand Burch Catren with the Lewis Concert Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmal Olmstead
Isac C. More
Kristean Largon
Fanny Jones
Henry Hansfelder
Bénj. Wolfe
Opera House
Mand Burch
Lady Whistler
Lewis Concert Co
Rural Carriers Report November Mail Totals
Rural Carrier No.1 delivered 769 letters 171 postal cards 3885 newspapers 346 circulars 55 packages total 5226 and collected 4 money orders 449 letters 49 postal cards 5 newspapers 8 packages total 515 grand total 5741 over October 384 and November last year 922. Rural Carrier No.2 delivered 429 letters 114 postal cards 2620 circulars 50 packages total 3420 and collected 5 money orders 307 letters 42 postal cards 1 newspaper 8 packages total 363 grand total 3783 over October 1825 and November last year 954.
See Cutner and Johnsons $20 six hole peninsular range
Cutner and Johnson advertise a twenty dollar six hole Peninsular Steel Range. The listing highlights the affordable stove model with six burners and steel construction. No further details provided.
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S & JoHnson
Sad accident at depot ends in tragedy
A boy named Elmer Durkee was fatally injured when Train No 54 dragged his right leg after he fell while attempting to board the moving car near the depot. He died at 10:20 pm. Funeral services are set for Saturday at the G P church under Rev A B Johnson. The News notes sympathy for the Durkee family and mentions local notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Durkee
George
Corn
Wilcox
Sis
Pritchard
Fairbury
G. P. Church
A. B. Johnson
Durkee
Narka
Presbyterian Calendar Social Evening At Mrs Cooper Home
The Presbyterian Calendar met Friday evening at Mrs H Cooper's with nearly 200 attendees. The program featured a band, piano solos, and vocal music followed by lunch. Members praised the social value for all ages and reflected on frugal living.
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Presbyterian Calendar
Cooper’s
Mephitis Trapped Near Whitney's Store
A Mephitis member, likely a skunk, was caught in a trap under Whitney's store on Friday night. Onlookers noted a strong odor and urged listeners to judge by the accompanying smell.
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Whitney’s
Local tax rise and town notices in brief
Taxes are about 50 per cent higher this year than last. Leave orders for Hick’s almanacs at the JOURNAL office before December 15. Scandia’s Mayor states he owns no drug store and has not for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Journal
Scandia
Formosa
Northern Minnesota Burban Potatoes and Attendance Report
The report from School District No. 87 for the month ending November 22 1901 records 33 enrolled students an average daily attendance of 28 with 17 tardies 22 not tardy and 13 not absent. Names listed for those neither absent nor tardy include Walter Anderson Eiva Woods Gertine Jensen Sophie Peterson Edwin Albin Mary Esther Isaacson and Frank Jensen. ThorEssa MayNelson serves as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anderson
Eiva Woods
Gertine Jensen
Sophie Peterson
Edwin, Albin
Mary
Esther Isaacson
Frank Jensen
Thoressa Maynelson
For Sale Two Full Blood Shorthorn Bulls
Two full blooded Shorthorn bulls offered for sale one three years old and one ten months old. Listed by Wm Bell. The Journal notes it often publishes interesting extracts from Savage's History of Republic County and other reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bell
Savage
Republic County
Formoso Defeats Belleville 29 to ? on Thanksgiving Day
Formoso triumphed over Belleville with a 29 point score on Thanksgiving Day in a football game. The Formoso team displayed strong play and voiced confidence about the victory. Local ads promise low prices on a variety of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formoso
Belleville
Thanksgiving Day Coons Captured by Cullers Party
J H Cullers chaperoned a party of boys hunting on Thanksgiving Day at Nordmark farm. Chan Cullers and Jim Whitney each shot a large coon high in a tree. The Journal will now charge regular rates for society notices tied to for profit events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cullers
Nordmark
Chan
Cullers
Jim Whitney
Burglary Report At John Goold House Confused Claim
A man attempted to break into the house of John Goold on Sunday night but was spotted by Goold who states the intruder appeared to be nothing definite. He reported the incident to local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goold
John
Hréeman
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Scandia Journal
Antheed
Scandia Kansas
A. B. Kimball
Edith
Swanson
Mrs. I. ©. Ware
Clifton
J. G. Haney
Minaca
Mexico
Urbana
Emma Dodd
Cambridge
Ohio
G. L. White
Herrman Wayt
Kensington
Drucilla Blaw
0.E. Albro
Aitchison
Amy McKee
A.J. Riley
Dave Pinney
Ames
John Pitney
Wm. ‘Conner
Nellie Boyd
Nellie Pilcher
Hurtz
Lincoln Nebr
A. L. Whitney
Mr. Find
J. Nikirk
Albert Haskett
Ella B. Worden
S. F. Thornburgh
Quincy
Edith Fornstall
Musicola
E. Slutz
D. N. Woods
Freeman
Topeka
Exbcuative Committee
State Editorial Association
Eli.w.wagener
Mr. Wagener
JIS
D. Y. Wilson
F. L. Ferguson
Colorado Coal
M. A. Preble
P. M
Just
J. D. Fuller
Gar ‘Cval
Burbank
Gulick
Minn Burbank
Gulick Mer Co
Cullers & Johnson
M. ‘A. Preble
Nimrods
Drigeiste
GC. A. Sandellprop
James Nelson & Son
Jamestown
Kans
Poland
Norway
Palace Drug Store
W. F. Eaglesos
Wilson & Smith
Insurance
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Mrs
Rook Island
Colorado Limited
Colorado Flyer
Mailand Express
P. D. Lore
Missouri Pacific
Booth
Nortil
Yuma
Atchison
Carl
F. H. Dowson
Agent Scandia
Pacific Belleville Station
Poumy
W.C. Dunn
Banta FE Courtland Station
Sourit
Caxton
J. P. Porter
Madison Medicine Co
Madison, Wis
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