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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1901

Page

3

Local Notes and Visits Across Town and Nearby

J B Beames visited the JOURNAL office from Courtland on Friday. Ed Thornburgigh returned from Enid Oklahoma. Judge Gilbert, Rural Route Inspector, left for Atchison. C A Kimball to read a paper at Manhattan in February for the State Editorial Association. Ole Olsen adds brick side walls on Grant street. Miss Ethel Trainor arrived from Aline Oklahoma for a visit with Mrs Chas Goold. I C Ware the County Surveyor surveyed land south of town. John Sundine subscribed for eleven dollars of newspapers for next year. P G Larson purchased a quarter section south of Belleville from C P Carstensen. Mrs Parkhill left for Denver Monday night. G M Jones on two crutches after horse accident last Sunday. Mrs P O Larson and family thank friends for support during bereavement.

Belleville Opera House Presents East Lynne on Christmas Night

Miss Courtenay Morgan’s splen did production of East Lynne with lavish scenery and stage effects will be seen at Belleville Opera House Christmas Night. Mrs Rowena Coman from Boulder Colorado visited her sister here this week and was en route home from a six week's visit in New York. J B Nelson Walter Hollenbeck and Ples Cardwell left Monday for Overland to Enid Oklahoma, planning to camp along the way.

Rowena Coman Bouldder Colorado Mrs. Kimball Syeek New York J. B. Nelson Walter Hollenbeck Ples Cardwell Enid Oklo

P O Larson of Scandia Passes at 60 in 1901

P O Larson born in Goteborg Sweden December 12 1841 came to America in 1869. He lived in Republic county Kansas homesteading in Scandia Township and later Beaver Creek farm. He married Christina Nelson in 1879 and had seven children. He died December 4 1901 in Topeka after hospital treatment. Funeral December 6 at Rackley Cemetery. Fred Smith returns from Oklahoma.

P.O. Larson Goténborg Sweden N. KE Scandia Thure Wobbsford Beaver Creek Chiristena Nelson Beaver Township Topeka Rackley Kansas Larson Church

Woodmen Elect Officers at Scandia Camp Meeting

The Scandia Camp M. W. A. elected officers Saturday evening led by W. C. J. J. Smith as Advisor J. D. Larson Escort J. L. Loring Clerk H. B. Cooper Banker A. P. Happer Manager S. F. Thornburgh. Rudolph Moe was introduced as a candidate seeking admission to Woodcraft and an oyster supper followed for attendees.

Scandia W. C. J. J. Smith J. D. Larson J. L. Loring H. 8. Cooper A. P. Happer F. Thornburgh Rudolph Moe

Birthday Anniversary Celebration for Grandma Rebhart

Mrs. John Mahan organized a surprise at the home of her mother Mrs. Fredell on en ma Kephart. Grandmother Grandia Rebhart observed her 81st anniversary with kin and friends, a seven dollar gift was presented and a dinner prepared for all attendees.

John Mahan Fredell Grandia Rebhart

Colorado Maitland Coal Price Listing

The notice lists Colorado Maitland Coal at seven dollars per ton and a good Colorado coal at six dollars per ton, quoted by M. A. Preble. The brief item notes price points for coal buyers seeking fuel.

Colorado

November Weather Recap Warm Dry Month With Limited Wind

November readings show warmth and dryness with an average of 44 degrees and a high near 71 while the low dropped to 19. The year to date temperature excess totals 775 degrees, wind mainly from the south, 4670 miles. Precipitation adds up to 0.44 inches, 0.38 below normal, with 14 clear days, 10 partly cloudy and 6 cloudy. Rain fell on few days and yearly rainfall deficiency stands at 7.07 inches.

Town News Brief: Local Travel and Jobs Update

Wm. Goold orders his journal moved to Sedalia Missouri. W. W. Gulick and W. G. Wilson traveled to Belleville on Tuesday. W. B. Gulick begins a traveling salesman post next week. John Hansen returned Monday night from the west and will stay for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morey left Thursday for California to spend the winter.

Wm. Goold Sedalia, Mo John Hansen

John Christensen Returns From Fairbury After Months Away

John Christensen has come back from Fairbury where he worked at his trade for several months, resuming his residence and daily life.

John Christensen Fairbury

Bainbridge Plans Brick Sidewalks on Third and Fourth Streets

Wm. Bainbridge announces plans to lay brick sidewalks in front of his property along Third and Fourth streets. The project details timing and scope remain to be finalized.

Bainbridge

Miss Carrie Jokander Goes to Colorado City for Sister

Miss Carrie Jokander left Monday evening for Colorado City to stay with her sister Mrs. Milo Messenger who is quite sick with inflammatory rheumatism.

Carrie Jokander Colorado City Colo Milo Messenger

Educational Buildings for Teachers Named in Two States

In Peoria Illinois teachers enjoy a beautiful educational building modeled on the Buffalo plan. Logan County Ohio teachers also have a fine county educational hall at Bellefontaine. The Journal of Education urges teachers along the line to establish meeting places of their own.

Peoria Ill Logan County Ohio Bellefontaine Journal of Education

New York State Horse Census Reveals County Breakdowns

New York state's census shows 305000 horses overall with 75000 in New York County 38000 in Kings 18000 in Erie and 7100 in Onondaga where the September fair was held. The piece notes the long distinction of New York's excellent horse breed.

New York Kings Erie Onondaga County

Potatoes ripen as local gulick market sells stock

The notice describes Northern Minn Burbank potatoes reaching full ripeness under Gulick Mer Co, with a promotion urging readers to subscribe to the JOURNAL. It mentions health syrup products from Horwhou D SYRUP and prices 25 and 50 cents, as advertised by A J White, Druggist.

Minn Burbank Gulick Mer Co White

Peninsular Steel Range Highlighted by Culler and Johnson

Culler and Johnson showcase the $20 six hole Peninsular Steel Range, a compact kitchen appliance feature. The listing emphasizes affordability and utility for modern homes.

Culler’s & Johnson

Subscription Credit List With New and Quitter Marks

The notice lists names entitled to weekly subscription credits including Bessie Hallgren W R Goodwin and others. New subscribers marked with a star and quitters with a dagger alongside credit amounts such as 3.00 1.00 50 and .40. The ad ends with a coal price pitch from M A Preble.

Bessie Hallgren W. R. Goodwin John Stensons A. HE. Riddlesbarger L L. Wallin Albert Schlapbach Ed Johnson J. L. Litsinger J. B. Beames Wm. Linden Percy Shivvers John Sundine Willie Erickson

Advertised Letters Notice at Dead Letter Office

Advertised letters. If not called for will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in 30 days. November 1, 1901. Mrs. Emma Olmséaaa, Isac C. More. Mr. Kristean Larson. Miss Fanny Jones, Henry Hansfelder. A. B. Kimball P.M.

Emma Olmséaaa Isac C. More Kristean’ Larson Fanny Jones Henry Hansfelder

Hawaiians Favor Immigration Settlement Says Wilcox

Robert H. Wilcox, representing Hawaii in Congress, states the general sentiment in Hawaii is favorable toward settling as many people from the United States as can be accommodated. He notes support for broader immigration among island residents.

Robert "H. Wilcox Hawaiian Islands Congress

United Workmen elect new officers at meeting

At last Thursday's United Workmen gathering the following officers were chosen: P. M. W. W. B. Rhodes foreman GC Allard overseer Rh Bettis recorder W Weislogel financier H 8 Cooper receiver C M Goold guide Bert Curren medical examiner N J Hyatt trustee B M Lervold representative to Grand Lodge C M Goold.

United —Werlkinen P. M. W. W. B. Rhodes M. W. Win. Schlagle Gc,allard Rh. Bettis W. Weislogel Cooper C.M. Goold Bert Curren N. J. Hyatt B. M. Lervold Grand Lodge C. M. Goold

Talking Diners to Death

A neighbor conversation distracts a guest, spoiling appetite and enjoyment of a hostess's meal. The scene notes the tension between entertaining talk and appetite, warning readers to balance sociability with courtesy at meals.

Northern Mini Burbank ed stock at Gulick-Mer

Ad style notice promoting coal and pest treatment with claims of low prices and best quality. Mentions M A Preble and White’s Cream Vermifuge with a 25 cent price and druggist contact. Contains garbled phrases and likely misplaced promotional text.

Journal adopts paid notice policy for church events

The Journal announces new advertising rates for church or church society notices when subject matter is for profit. Socials entertainments and dine shows with charges must be paid. The change aims to protect profitability of the notices column. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as a useful remedy priced at 25 and 50 cents.

Ballard

Suffrage Amendment Heads To Oregon Voters In June

A women’s suffrage association organized to urge voters in Oregon to approve the amendment in June. The group argues only a small percentage of women in the state desire full rights and that school elections show limited interest. They caution against forcing the privileges of voting and office on others.

Oregon Des-Rett

Wanted Several Persons to Represent Wealthy Chicago Firm

Advertises for several persons of character in each state to represent and promote an old established wealthy business with solid finances. Earn either HS.00 weekly plus expenses, paid weekly in cash from head offices. Horsedrawn carriages furnished when needed. References enclosed with self addressed stamped envelope to Mailer, 318 Caxton Building, Chicago.

Salar HS Maihger Caxton Chicago

Attractive woman enjoys healthful living and sunshine

Auctioneer advertisement notes an appealing woman who thrives on good food and outdoor exercise. It promotes HERBINE as a remedy for a positive habit, claiming to cleanse the system, with a price of 50 cents, offered by A J White, Druggist.

J. White

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Scandia Journal A.B. Kimball Wll Official County Paper Anthred Tom Doak J. H. Haning Belleville P. D. Schofield Kansas City Obby Sigsbee North Dakota Carl Monson J. H. Nikirk Louis Soderquist J. Jennings Courtland Oden of Kackley Journal M. F. Jackson Freeman J.B. Beames Ed Thornburgigh Enid Okl Gilbert Atchison C. A Kimball State Editorial Association Manhattan Ole Olsen Grant Street Ethel Trainor Aline Okl Mrs Chas. Goold I. C. Ware Cuba JP. G. Larson C. P. Carstensen Register Parkhill Denver G. M. Jones P. O. Larson Fred Smith Oklahoma J. D. Fuller Our MILLS Colorado Coal M. A. Preble W. W. Gulick W. G. )Wilson W. B. Gulick U. W Burbank Gulick-Mer. Co M.A. Preble the Journal Daily Herald Criterion O Keeley C. A. Sandell Poland China Perfect Boy Hadley W.S Norway James Nelson & Son Jamestown, Kans W. F. Eagleson Kanaas Wilson & Smith Farmers’& Merchants Bank Rock Island Colorado Limited Colorado Flyer Mail and Express Syay - P. D. Scororr Norti Missouri Pacific Yuma St. Joseph St Louis F.h.douson Union Prccif Junction City I W Dunn Santa FE Courtland Station Worth J. P. Porter Madison Mediecine Co Madison, Wis
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