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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
6
Eighty four friends surprised Mr and Mrs C J Peterson at their country home on December 21. The couple received a handsome silver tea set and other silver tableware plus some silver money as gifts amid a joyful gathering.
Scandia prepares for a burst of business as several new firms plan to open. Al Mahan will run a corner grocery, W. Lewis a general merchandise store, J. W. Plotner flour and feed, and Chas Mahaffey a butcher shop. The Weislogel and Lieback/Curren buildings host the ventures, likely boosting local trade.
On Christmas morning Forsberg and Miss Santa Helena Larson married at the home of Rev H A Zimmerman. The couple plans to reside at a 5 to 6 mile northwest of Scandia after the new year and the Journal wishes them a long and happy life together.
List of jurors drawn for the upcoming district court term includes D C Duey Liberty. Breckenridge. Grant S M Edwards Albion. H H Stevens Fairview. Wagener Farmington. B M Spofford Liberty. Thos Downing Scandia. JS Erkenbrack White Rock. A Blackburn Courtland. Ed Rosenquist Union. Frank Stosiska Freedom. Neal Elliott Belleville. Chas Kast Pairview. J P Vandeveer Seandie KF Thompson Waela ton. Bergstrom Beaver. S BK Sagrist Rose Creek. E K Morris Big Bend.
A second hand range is offered for sale at Callers Hardware Store. The item is available for inspection and purchase at the store location with normal sales terms. Callers emphasizes price and condition details upon inquiry.
Sophie Brandt born in Sweden December 27 1854 came to America in 1883 to Scandia. She married Adolph Brandt January 14 1895 and died December 23 1905 leaving a husband a son a daughter and her Swedish mother. Funeral services were led by Rev Carl O Freeman of the Swedish M J Church at her home with many relatives and friends before burial at Riverview Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sjoholm mourn the death of their first-born Albert Wesley born December 11 1905 died December 18 1905 funeral conducted by Rev C O Freeman at home and in Riverview Cemetery with scripture from John 13 7 What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter
A Birmingham shop tale ends with a customer demanding a refund after a Dalmatian loses its spots in the rain. The proprietor apologizes and blames the assistant James for selling the dog with no umbrella, sparking an amusing dispute across a brief humorous exchange.
About seventy children answered William Walker’s invitation to the city hall on Christmas day. They received apples and candy and enjoyed a cheerful gathering. Walker’s kindness spread happiness where it was most deserved and least expected.
The Opera House presents a rare musical treat in New Comedy Opera featuring tuneful music lovely girls and striking scenic and electrical effects. The plot and light comedy entertain the public with a company of merit and strong vocal performances.
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