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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
6
The Journal notes subzero start to the year with ice enjoying by children. It reports six local medical cases treated by Drs Oyen and Ramburg and notes Woodmen Assessment No 1 for 1901 is due. Ambrose School House services January 6 at 3 pm and Sabbath School at 2 pm. Charles Fancher owns half of the new livery barn, promising more active management.
The notice describes a shooting match at G McDowell's near Scandia, a New Year dance with about 90 tickets sold, and visits by residents from nearby towns. It also reports Clarence Albro selling his dray to John Ayers and considering moves to Oklahoma or Montana, Mrs Humphrey’s scalding injury, and the Christmas tree event at the Swedish Lutheran church with a crowded turnout plus a social at Miss Ellen Asbjornson’s home with several attendees and activities.
Rudolph Moe was surprised on his birthday by a large party of friends who gathered at his house around supper time and brought their own suppers. The gathering enjoyed a fine meal and stayed until late hour, with guests wishing him many more happy birthdays, and he received a handsome writing desk as a token of esteem.
The couple George W. Bushby and Bertha E. Williams wed at noon on the first day of the century in the home parlor with family and few guests. The ceremony was followed by a fine feast and the couple, long associated with Providence Chapel, received many presents as well wishers offered congratulations. Pastor James Kerr notes the couple’s steady character and community standing.
Cold weather brings 5¢ a bundle Kolorado Old papers at the Journal office. Mull’s Lightning Cough Cure advertised to stop coughs and heal threats to lungs. Pure and good for children, 25¢. Available at all druggists.
J O Wilson advertises pianos priced from 145 dollars in Scandia Kansas offering purchase by call or mail.
Burdick and Rackley residents visit relatives and friends while town activities include a Sunday school closure, new houses under construction, and local rumors of dairy and grain trade. Multiple residents greet each other, while several ads promote medicines from A J White and local druggists.
A fragmentary note references appearances and a placid judge figure in a stylized Indianapolis Journal context. It hints at a melodramatic line about heart and a quest for something they can took, with imagery of towing and rearing. The text is highly fragmented and does not provide a clear event or outcome.
In December totals for Route 1 and Route 2 show mail flow and revenue. Route 1 processed 651 letters 132 postal cards 2774 papers 222 circulars and 65 packages, plus 18 money orders 530 letters 6 postal cards 17 circulars 32 packages and 14 pict ures totaling 8679 pieces. Route 2 handled 423 letters 82 postal cards 2098 papers 43 circulars 65 packages and 250 letters 2 postal cards 2 circulars 5 pictures totaling 502 pieces. Grand total 7779 pieces.
Report lists total pupils enrolled 42 with 22 boys and 20 girls. Average daily attendance 29. Absent or tardy names omitted. students who were never absent nor tardy include Fred Larson Annie Porter Elsie Cooper Clarence Mahan Dora Snider Bessie Deater Arthur Stromberg Edna Strom Leslie Ambrose Ernest Strom Fred Freddie l Frank Mahan Pearl Cardwell Eula Cardwell Johnnie Mahan Willie Strom. Mayme Ambrose, Teacher.
A Topeka man lost a small opal from his ring and asked a jeweler to replace it. On finding the old set he placed it in his mouth for safekeeping and rushed back to override the swap. He gulped and admitted the new stone should be used.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Pain Killer offering a $1,000 reward for its equal. It claims instant relief for cholera cramps rheumatism diphtheria and other pains both internal and external. Safe for children and sold by A.
Payable one dollar bank drafts placed in each box of Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure. Dis ease are the result of kidney disease take Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure. If no benefit cash the draft. Also Mull's Lightning Specific for diarrhoea cholera or stomach pain safe for children. 25c available from A J White.
In Paris the bed of Mme Sarah Bernhardt cost 92 000 before completion. Curtains are fine damask and sheets silk. The bedstead is elaborate and two small gold cupids hang above the sleeper.
Before leaving Paris Col Marchand hired a flat near the war office for a year at 640 dollars. The landlord refused payment, saying he was recompensed by the honor of housing a distinguished man. Before sailing to China he ordered the landlord’s refused sum to be given to the poor.
For subscribers the Journal will again winter forward subscriptions for newspapers and magazines at reduced rates where possible and always saving on sending money. Subscriptions may be paid at the office. We have Swedish and Norwegian papers and can save writing. Combinations with other papers announced through SPRSO. Present offer includes:
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