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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
5
Everything in silks dress goods furs cloaks table linen fancy collars ties suspenders hosiery and numerous other articles for Christmas presents at Gulick's. Our store will be open until 10 o'clock p m every night next week for the accommodation of our customers and will be closed all day after 10 a m Christmas.
Over the past week in the city, neighbors hosted welcome home festivities for Mrs. Holmstrom returning from Texas, presenting gifts including a rug. Mrs. Sederlin and Miss Sophie Peterson held an evening party with refreshments. Mr. A Forsberg received a rocking chair at a Sunday gathering with neighbors, ending with conversation, music, and a generous supper.
When buying Christmas presents, patrons are urged to inspect a line of furniture, rocking chairs, rugs, pictures, children's furniture, and Christmas toys offered by M A Preble.
Andrew Erick Ostberg born July 27 1828 in Marrisdal Sweden died of apoplexy December 3 1908 at his home near Norway Kansas He was a baker by trade and lived in Stockholm Christiana and Copenhagen before immigrating to Chicago in 1865 He joined the Swedish Colony and settled near Scandia Kansas in 1868 where he remained until his death Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church in Norway and interment was in Lutheran Cemetery He leaves a wife one son TL Ostberg and family
Last Saturday proved the best business day in Scandia for some time with heavy holiday goods buying and strong farm product prices. Olson's Cash Grocery and Beckman's Cash Store saw the biggest crowds amid December clearance and special sales.
The remark notes limited opportunity to speak on numerous upcoming days under the current schedule. It reflects a constraint affecting public comment or participation.
Arthur A. Bull will give a concert at the Highland Baptist Church on Saturday evening December 19 assisted by Fay Davies soprano Vera Hull contralto and Sunshine Gardner violinist.
Tailor shop in Belleville advertises affordable pricing while promising improved wardrobe quality. Local retailer emphasizes value and style in men’s and women’s clothing selections.
Frank Isaacson visited Belleville last Thursday. All State Maps at Hopper's, Sam Greenslade and family were from Courtland Saturday.
Mrs A J Floodberg visited with Mrs John Olson Sunday to view Preble's holiday goods and consider seasonal purchases.
W Loring came back Friday night from a Kansas City trip and Nywall's invites shoppers to view holiday goods.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sandine visited from Kackley on Sunday. Belleville and Scandia residents were noted at church and on short trips, including Nywalls and Jounal deliveries. Local names include Mrs John Olson Miss Hilda Anderson Alex James Ingham L C Hobr hardware May Oklahoma and Rev Berquist. Mrs Gott family visit and a niece illness in Republic were mentioned.
Listings show Dr H D Munger at the Brunswick Hotel all day Wednesday and multiple visits by residents over the weekend. The store promotes finest spruce Christmas trees and a selection of gifts from Star Grocery, noting Missouri origins and eager customer service.
W S Dickason of the Dickason Goodman Lumber Co came from Kansas City on business and to visit H B Palmer for a short time.
Larson came back Friday night from Kansas City with a load of hogs he raised. He says he hit the market right and is well satisfied with the trip.
J A Beecher of north of Belleville visited Scandia last Thursday and signed his name on the Journal's reader list at the newspaper office.
Mrs. C Newton reports a letter from her son in Lane Idaho stating the business part of town including the shop where Mentor Christian worked was totally destroyed by fire on the 10th of this month.
The central office will be housed in the Kallman building with the switchboard installed. Operations are expected to begin the first of the year and Jesse Donoho will oversee the office.
The Kysar Realty Company of Goodland Kansas urges Western Kansas buyers to write for cheap land deals. The firm’s members are described as reliable and gentle men, highlighting personal acquaintance and trustworthy service for land interests.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindly assisting during the illness and death of our father Andrew E. Ostberg. L. Ostberg and family.
Pleasant Valley School District 24 monthly report ends December 13 shows 13 pupils total with 3 absent and 2 tardies. Top grades list include Sadie Robison 97 Emmaline Street 96 Ralph Moe 96 Dorothy Street 93 Josie Robison 93 Edward Robinson 90 Robison 94 Stanley Moe 3 Hana Robinson 94 Ella Rockhold.
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