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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
The county wide Woodmen movement closed last Friday with 150 new members joining the order. Scandia Camp nearly increased by 25, drawing over 200 members to a large banquet. The Republic city team performed commendably in the effort.
The obituary notes the death of P. J. Johnson born March 7, 1837 in Troheyd township Skaraborg Sweden who moved to America in 1864 and settled in Scandia Kansas. He served as a Lutheran church janitor and was a well known pioneer. He leaves three daughters Josephine Mary and Mrs Hilma Walker of Kansas City Kansas one son Oscar R Johnson and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church on Tuesday December 19 led by Rev Norden.
The M E Church announces Sunday services with School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service starts at 9 p.m. followed by a Powrth League program and social hour with refreshments. Watch night services begin at 11 p.m. Invites Scandinavian visitors to join in worship.
A fine mare died suddenly last Wednesday night as A F Griffeth led horses to the barn. The leading horse halted and the mare reeled, collapsing within moments though she had seemed well minutes before. The Journal received a calendar from Norway State Bank featuring officials including Quincy Blosser, G W Gowle, Bert Ainsworth, C O Hugos, C J Ingebretsen, with Mrs Chas Cement Peterson hosting a social for ladies the same afternoon.
Last Friday the Beaver township district No. 82 held a school program in a newly built modern house with side and back fighting system seating. The event featured a program on a sunny afternoon and highlighted recent improvements for the district two miles south of Kackley.
Pupils and teacher presented a "See What Santa Brought Me" program after standardization. Esther Johnson, already a 1914 graduate and current Dist. 82 teacher, holds a satisfactory certificate for teaching a Standard school. District 82 is the second in Republic County to standardize, ranking 185th in the state. The article also lists local notices and a Beeville murder-quest inquiry.
The United Brethren Church notes Christmas programs in Norway and Scandia with praise for children and teachers paneling the program. Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am, plus New Year services and teacher training sessions weekly. Enjoins attendance at upcoming events and Christian Endeavor services.
District 87 notes many local residents attending the Woodman Lodge gathering in Republic and Christmas activities in Scandia. Mentions include households visiting relatives in Des Moines and Smith Center, pneumonia illness of a grandchild, relatives sharing Christmas dinners, and several residents recovering from ailments.
Belleville area residents spent the holiday week visiting friends and relatives. Emil V Nelson and his wife from Scan dia were in town for business. Prudence Strong teaches near Norton and is home for holidays. Howard Williams from Hill City stopped by Belleville during Christmas. Edwin O Neal of Topeka, president of Kansas Audit Co., worked on courthouse records and visited relatives in Topeka.
Ed Fletcher of Missouri arrived to visit his parents. F L Dutton and wife welcome a baby boy born Saturday. Mrs. Simpson of Hollis visited friends nearby. Miss Mabelle Pial from Malta Bend Mo. returns home for vacation. The school held a fine program Friday. Roy Scott and son Clifford celebrated Christmas at O A Erickson’s. Dr. Sherrard and family visited C Q Hingos on Christmas Day. James Major and Pearl Thompson wed at Scandia and will move to Nebraska. Ben Barnett hosted a Christmas tree and program at his school. Ida Figgins underwent appendectomy in Concordia. Iver Erickson and Lawrence Hugo attended Juletta at Rackley. J C Lewis and family visited C T Lewis’s home. Celia Bowling and children came to visit Bert Ainsworth’s family. Christmas tree and church programs were well attended. Esther Hammer began work for Mrs. Bert Ainsworth Tuesday. Will Strand of Munden visited his parents.
The newspaper states it has no favorites and strives to treat all readers and stories alike, inviting better acquaintance through its columns and community updates.
On Saturday December 30 at 2 30 P M E H Beard owner and J O Anderson auctioneer offer one cook stove one heating stove one dresser two beds chairs cooking utensils and other household articles for sale with terms to be announced.
In this city Mr. and Mrs. John Seibenborn hosted Christmas Day with relatives including John Snedden and family, Steve Seibenborn and family, Chas James and Minnie Seibenborn, John Harry Belva and Golda Young, and Ed Liebenborn and family. Mrs Gustava Larson entertained guests Tuesday evening for supper with C J Peterson Cetement Peterson Brandstrom Rev and Mrs Sadler and families. A grand good time is reported. Leave your Laundry at Ward's Barber Shop for satisfactory results.
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