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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
3
Numerous local families and visitors are mentioned in a holiday roundup. Koster and Shroyer families visit Miltonvale. several residents attend church and Christmas dinners. travels include Lexington and Kansas City trips. several households host relatives and exchange Christmas greetings.
The report lists No. girls enrolled as 2 and No. boys enrolled as 0 with average daily attendance at 2.19 to 1. Those absent or tardy include Gordy Flyina Falk Harvey foliscin Pauline and Richard Larson Res nold Nystrom Edith dasther Ruby Smith Louise Jane Smith Abies Pearl and Charles Wolford Visitors Mrs C A Smith Mrs O Enderud Miss Cora Enderud Miss Pennie Ban den Iva Polmson Peachoer.
For the month ending December 26 1913 the district reports pupil counts and attendance Those neither absent nor tardy include Elva Marie Daniel Freeman Anderson Hawes Moe Davis Gile Peacher and others from the list of read names in the fragmentary record.
Mo. Pac. ran a freight special from Prosser for Norway shippers with 250 head of cattle. A ten-car train carried the stock owned by Shroyer Wilson and Foster. Norway showed a rare shipping surge for the town. Our contest closed on Christmas Eve with final ballot counts: Ollie Stages 1114, Lottie Young 132, Mrs. Christensen 73.
Maria Etter administratrix announces to the probate court of Belleville County that she will seek full and final settlement, allowance of fees, discharge of duties and release of sureties. The hearing is set for the next term on Wednesday February 4, 1914 at 10 o clock AM at the court house in Belleville Kansas.
Rounding up renewals, the paper suspends weekly visits if subscriptions lapse. Readers in town are urged to confirm active home delivery to avoid missing issues.
In Republic County Kansas the probate court issued letters of administration for the estate of Annetta A Burge deceased. Y Y C Young was named administrator and duly qualified. Dated December 27 1913 with first publication January 1 1914 in the Scandia Journal.
In Republic County Probate Court the final settlement of the estate of Lewas Etter deceased is presented. Creditors and all interested parties are notified to appear or respond as required by law.
Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana reports four doctors had given up on her and her family feared she would die. After using Electric Bitters she says they have done a world of good and recommends trying them. Available in 50 cents and 1 dollar sizes.
The Journal Office reports large sized carbon or transferr paper is in stock. Availability noted for customers needing bulk sizes and durable sheets. Contact desk for pricing and inventory details.
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