Christmas Dinner Ententes Across Town and Nearby
People in Manhattan Logan Kansas and nearby towns celebrated Christmas with family groups. Sam Summer, a horse buyer, visited Logan on Wednesday and shared dinner with Dickerhoof family in Norway. J B Henry and son John dined with friends in Belleville. W R Stelzer and C C Cullers visited St Joseph for the holidays with Tebow families in Manhattan Courtland and west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Summer
Logan Kansa
J. B. Henry
John
Belleville
W. R. Stelzer
C. C. Cullers
St. Joseph
W.W.R
Mrs. Tebow
Manhattan
Geo. Tebow
Courtland
Clarence Tebows
Town
Beckman Calls for All Book Accounts Settled by January 1 1917
A local business note quotes B E Beckman urging all outstanding accounts be paid to close the books by January 1 1917. He emphasizes final settlement before year end.
Christmas Visit Ties Oklahoma Family in Norway
Mrs Albert Jackson spends Christmas week with her parents at Norway. Albert joined for Christmas day. Mrs C O Stone and her young daughter from Newkirk Oklahoma arrived Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs John Sjoholm and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jackson
Norway
Albert
C. O. Stone
Newkirk
Oklahoma
John Sjoholm
Isaacson Family Visit From York Nebraska
Oscar Isaacson traveled from York Nebraska to visit his mother Mrs. Tilda Isaacson and daughter Esther for a Sunday visit, sharing time together at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Isaacson
York
Nebraska
Tilda Isaacson
Esther
Christmas Programs Impress with Lantern Slide Cantata
Church programs drew strong crowds as the U B church cantata used lantern slides to illuminate songs and pantomime. H H Beard resigns from Hohr's hardware to move with his family to Chapman Kansas for a new job. household goods to be sold at auction Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
H. H. Beard
Hohr’s Hardware
Chapman
Kansas
Cotton Wood Lumber and Food Store Opening Jan First
Advertisement announces Cotton Wood lumber and a variety of foods available ready on and after January 1st. Swanson listed at phone 1508 in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Swanson
Scandia
Tankage 60 Percent Protein from Brown Wyman Grain Co
Tankage product touted at 60 percent protein from Brown Wyman Grain Co offered for use as animal feed. Details on sourcing and pricing not provided in available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
protien,Brown- Wyman Grain Co
I Gathered From The High Ways Byways Railways
A compact note reflects on gathering observations from highways byways railways and other paths. The text suggests travel fragments and informal insights across transportation routes and places.
Mrs Paul family shares Christmas in Courtland
Mrs Paul and her daughters Edith and Lenore and son Max of Courtland spent Christmas with daughter Mrs L N Hendrix and family.
Larson Returns Home for Holidays With Family
Eric Larson came home from Chicago last week to spend the holidays with his mother Mrs. John Larson and the family in a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Larson
Chicago
John Larson
Sims Visit Spurs Christmas Day Gathering in Republic
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sims traveled from Courtland to Republic on Christmas Day and joined Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Preble for a day spent at the Sims residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Grant Sims
Courtland
Mrs
W. C. Preble
Republic
Sims Home
Family holiday visits span several towns this Christmas
Mrs J M Weisingel and her mother Mrs Hausserman traveled to Clay Center to spend a few days with Frank Hausserman and family. Mr and Mrs Mahan visited Courtland on Thursday to see her brother Virgil Morris and wife and daughter Pauline. Another Morris brother Will Morris and family from Bennington stayed over Christmas. Howard and Frank Mahan and their wives spent Christmas with their uncle Al Mahan. Mr and Mrs A R Boman and son from Willard Colorado arrived Friday night visiting Mrs Anna Boman and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Weisingel
Hausserman
Clay Center
Frank Hausserman
Howard
Frank Mahan
al Mahan
A. R. Boman
Williard, Colorado
Anna Boman
Marriage ceremony stars in Barnes Kansas as groom Paul Preble
Harris and Plotner escorted Paul Preble to Barnes Kansas for a marriage ceremony with Paul remaining to play a leading role in the event. Paul is the groom. J May of Valley Falls visits his daughter Mrs J P Vandevere and family. A Sjoholm came from Janestown to spend Christmas with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith Harris
G P. Plotner
Paul Preble
Barnes
Kansas
Fortmer
Paul
J. May
Valley Falls
J. P. Vandeveer
Christmas Day News From Mulcomer Church and Family
C A Tate and family spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs G H E Mulcomer. A large crowd attended the Presbyterian church Christmas program noting it was very good and crowded. Art Poage’s youngest son broke his arm this week and Dr Haggman set it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Art Poages
Dr. Haggman
Petersons entertain Larson family for Christmas dinner
Mr and Mrs Co D Peterson hosted Frank Larson his wife and daughter for a Christmas dinner at their home.
Garber and Egg Host Six O’Clock Christmas Dinner
Mr Garber and Mrs Egg entertained Christmas evening with a six o clock dinner for Mr and Mrs Rhoade Mr Botts and Mrs Ryah in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Garber
Mrs. Egg
Mrs. Rhoade
Christmas Gatherings and Local Notes from Des Moines Region
Mr and Mrs M Brown and Ida Belle spend holidays at Des Moines Jn. Hl lingsons entertained children Sunday. Olive and Ruth Brown visited Dr Ahrens. Albert Moe and family shared Christmas with W B Carlson. Ice up for summer. Fred Jacksons celebrated Christmas with Mrs Jacksons parents J Johnson of Kackley. Oscar Johnson and sister Lillie Nelson return from Lebanon hospital after two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. Brown
Ida Belle
Des Moines Jn
Fred Jackson
Oscar Johnson
Lillie Nelson
Lebanon
Christmas Guests and Road Incident Recap
Mr and Mrs J C Perkins hosted Agnes and Nettie Albro for Christmas. Fred Wright and sister Hattie along with Mr and Mrs Frank Swanson and children visited Hebron for the holiday. A railroad crossing accident on the way caused minor injuries to some passengers. Axel and Lillie Olson returned from Omaha to their southeast town home. Ralph Loofbourrow and his wife of Sabetha Kans visit the Price family at Republic. Ralph, a former Scandia boy, is now a dentist in Sabetha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wright
Hattie
Frank Swanson
Hebron
Fred
Axel and
Lillie Olson
Omaha
Ralph Loofbourrow
Sabetha Kans
Price
Republic
Ralph
Scandia
Sabetha
Ward’s Barbershop Laundry Service Ad Notice
Mr and Mrs Wim Morley staying with Mr and Mrs G KE Fulcomer this week as Ward’s Barber Shop offers laundry services with satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Wim. Morley
G. KE. Fulcomer
Osteopathic Physician Practice Notice in Kansas
Dr. E. A. Moore promotes osteopathic treatment from an office in the F. and M Bank Building with weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays in Seandia, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Moore
F. and M Bank
Seandia Kans
Week of Prayer Observed at M E Church
The Week of Prayer will be observed at the M E church starting Sunday night December 31 for three or four weeks. Further notice will be given as meetings progress. The public is invited to attend. G L Rarick pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
G. L. Rarick
Ahrens Family Christmas Visit in Belleville
Dr and Mrs Ahrens spent Christmas with relatives in Belleville. Will Mahaffey and family spent Monday in town with his father and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ahrens
Belleville
Will Mahaffey
W C Tate Visits Town for Dental Work with Family
W C Tate spent Thursday and Thursday night with his son C A and family while in town for dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Tate
C. A
Frank Hawking Works This Week on Kenneth Thomases Mew Residence
The Journal force spent Christmas on a project at Kenneth Thomases Mew residence with Frank Hawking working this week on site and the crew continuing essential tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hawking
Kenneth Thomases
Force
Siebenborn Family Visits Relatives in Tremendous Town
Edw Siebenborn and his family from Trenton Missouri are visiting relatives here, enjoying time with kin during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siebenborn
Trenton
Local visits and college student returns noted
J A Brandstrom and wife and Otto Nelsons with children spent Sunday at Gust Andersons home north of town. Anna Anderson retired Saturday from Salima where she has been attending Business College and will return after a few days vacation with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brandstrom
Otto Nelson
Gust Anderson
Mieg
Anna Anderson
Salima
Ray Tingstrom Returns from Drakeville Work Assignment
Ray Tingstrom came back Saturday from Drakeville Indiana where he had spent four months working as lineman for a utility. He resumed duties after the extended assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tingstrom
Drakesville
Ling Man
Sahlem Family Visits Gust Anderson Home
Rev and Mrs Sahlem and their children spent Wednesday visiting Gust Anderson's home located north of town.
Local notes from Vancouver and Topeka visits
A brief journal of reader items reports Arthur Wrigley visiting Topeka for Christmas with his mother and returning Wednesday, T J West also traveling to Topeka for the holiday. Will Ellingson is in Kansas City for the vacation. Wright's Grocery closed for invoicing. Ice men busy with the season’s harvest. Mahan and Peterson noted for recent activity. Ada and Ella Hawkins mentioned visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wrigley
Topeka
Will Ellingson
Kansas City
Paul Preble wed Christmas night in Barnes home
Paul Preble returned from Barnes Tuesday with a bride and they are receiving congratulations from friends. The wedding occurred Christmas night at the home of the bride's parents in Barnes. The home paper wishes them a successful and happy voyage through life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Preble
Barnes
Birthday Supper Held at Olof Larsen Home
Mr and Mrs John Boman traveled by train to Courtland on Wednesday and spent the day at the Olof Larsen home. Rev and Mrs Sahlen attended in the afternoon with Mrs Larson s mother Mrs Caroline Holmstrom. They joined a sumptuous supper in honor of Mrs Larson s birthday with the local pastor Rev Bloomberg and wife as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boman
Courtland
Olof Larsen
Sahlen
WE WANT ALL OUR BOOKS AC TO CLOSE OUR BOOKS BE
The note states a request to close all books, attributed to B E. The fragment offers little context, but indicates an instruction to finalize financial records and close accounts. No date, location, or organization is provided in readable text.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises $100 Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure offering a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured. It claims the remedy works by cleansing the blood and curing diseased mucous surfaces and urges immediate use with testimonials from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Halll
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Insurance plan details misread in Chester Ball brief
Insurance notice from Republic Co Mutual referencing fire lightning tornado wind and a six year cash plan for $1000 with $20 note and $25 location mention Chester Ball Belleville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Co. Mutual
Chester Ball
Belleville Kans
Renewal Notice Teases Readers To Subscriptions
The notice warns renewals are required by the date on the paper such as 12 28 16 or earlier or the paper will be discontinued. It explains a blue mark as a reminder and asserts the paper will improve and hopes to keep up the quality. Subscriptions cost $1.25 within the U S and no one borrows it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Attendance Register Highlights Summer Term at Holna School
The Avr daily attendance lists 22 pupils with 8 boys 14 girls 3, and totals show no one absent or tardy. Names cited include Holna England Alberta Glada Faye Etter Naomi Blanch Figgins Mabelle Reginald Hoter Alphild Marion Larson Marion Rosamond Madison Florence Mildred Sederlin Edith Kenneth Woods Clarence Hammer Agnes Tedrow Wayne Platt Wilbur Sothers. Visitor welcome Anna M. Johnson, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holna
England
Alberta
Glada
Faye Etter
Naomi
Blanch Figgins
Mabelle
Reginald Hoter
Alphild
Marion Larson
Marion
Rosamond Madison
Florence
Mildred Sederlin
Edith
Kenneth Woods
Clarence Hammer
Agnes Tedrow
Wayne Platt
Wilbur Sothers
Anna M. Johnson
District 88 Monthly Attendance and Enrollment Note
For District No. 88 the month ending December 22 1916 shows no boys or girls enrolled totals listed while daily attendance averages are 6.73 for boys and 16.48 for girls with a combined 23.20. Names of students not tardy or absent include Ruby Hay Harvey Johnson Annie Larson Arthur Larson and others, with Esther M Isaacson as teacher. Mrs A R Morey remains ill after a throat attack.
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Ing
Ruby
Thomas Hay
Harvey Johnson
Annie
Arthur Larson
Elmer Melby
Pauline
Hilma
Richard Larson
Esther
Edith Smith
Jane
Louise Smith
Alice Pearl
Charles Woolford
Esther M. Isaacson
Local Driver Loses Car After Skid On Christmas Day
Jesse Gale sold his Ford to Newell Coopers and the car then skidded on slick roads on Christmas Day. Ralph Cooper, learning to drive, overturned the vehicle shattering the windshield. Ol lie Johnsons were aboard but no one was seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gale
Ford
Newell Coopers
Ralph Cooper
Ollie Johnsons
Courtland Journal Adopts New Dress For Christmas Issue
The Courtland Journal introduced a fresh design with a new dress for the Christmas issue, giving the paper a neater look than the old eight point type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courtland Journal
Fayette Smith and Sigrid Larson Obituaries
Two local obituaries note Fayette A Smith formerly of Abilene died in Salina after a brief illness and Sigrid Larson died at her daughter’s home after a week of pneumonia. Larson leaves daughters Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mrs Otto Brand and son Martin Larson. Funeral services for Larson are at the Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Larson
Framit_ Isaacson
Scandia
Frank, Isaacson
Otto Brand
Sigrid Larson
Fayette
A. Smith
Abilene Rams
Fe Smith
Anplene
Salina
Belleville
Indigestion Remedy Ad Read in Telegraph Form
A reader from Albany New York reports relief from indigestion using Chamberlain's tablets. The fragment notes the product's effectiveness and questions why others should not subscribe for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s. Tableta
Riley
Thlion NY
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Mabel Hageman
Mrs. Dickerhoof
B. E. Beckman
A. Sjoholm
Janes Town
C. A. Tate
Mrs. G. HE
Hllingsons
Ekmer Jengen
Olive
Ruth Brown
Albert Moe
W. B. Carlsons
Chamberlain
Journal
G. T. Isaacson
Vancouvver
B.C
T. J. West
Wright's
Fred Itas
Mahan
Peterson
Ada
Ella Hawkins
B.E. Beckman
A. L. Larson
A. R. Morey
W.’B. Gulich
the Presbyterian. Church
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