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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
6
Pre editor received a letter from Dick Kent now 1st sergeant of Troop H 11th Cavalry. He reports he spends time chasing Filipinos and that the heavy end of the insurrection is over with most people anxious for peace.
Ed Egg served over 100 oyster stews on Thursday night. The Brunswick House re-shingling continues as carpenters work on the roof this week. Christmas tree orders may be left at the post office. Deputy Bank commissioner candidate C Crummer of Belleville touted as highly qualified. Courtland items include Will King of Scandia in court, Anderson of Scandia buying the Keenan farm for March 1 possession, and new newspaper to be started by A E Coleman with Arthur as editor. Friday, Art McKenny faced a warrant, case dismissed for defective complaint.
The ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven preventive for croup in children. It claims hoarseness signals an attack and that early treatment stops it, noting widespread use and flawless results over twenty five years. Sold by Happer the druggist.
A Wednesday evening box social at the grammar school raised between 35 and 40 dollars for the organ fund. Miss Bessie Steenblock of Munden won the cake prize with 1225 votes, each vote costing one cent, and secured the top prize. The event featured a social, auctioned boxes, and a well-rendered program that pleased attendees.
In Republic County Kansas on November 28 1900 Fred J Johnson and Helen L Stafford were married by Rev M Beeler in a brief ceremony. The bride, daughter of Edward Stafford, is described as an excellent young woman and model farmer. The groom is noted as an energetic young farmer, with a tidy home prepared for their life together.
Rural mail carriers delivered 4 registered letters 1070 letters 195 postal cards 5685 newspapers and 180 packages totaling 7151. They collected 2 registered letters 13 money orders 689 letters 73 postal cards 11 newspapers and 3 packages for a 797 total. Grand total handled 7948.
In Rock Kansas this fall a woman editor argues that political interest is essential for every home. She notes the link between political leadership and national control and urges voters, except herself, to perform their duty in selecting the managers of the lever shaping bread and daily life.
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