Red Cross Branch Plans Home Classes for Women
At a Sed Cross branch meeting held at the E. M. Boggess home last Monday afternoon, Mesdames Carstensex1 ang Smith of Bellevue explained a course now adopted by Belleville women. The plan aims to establish classes countywide and in nearby neighborhoods with all expenses covered by the local branch. Open to all women and girls over 16, whether or not they are Red Cross members, about ten persons are allotted per class. Mrs. J. C. Boyce was chosen as reader for the Scandia group, with nurse visits expected within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Boggess
Mesdames
Red Cross
J. C. Boyce
Scandia
Kansas Day Club Banquet Sets Topeka Meeting
The Kansas Day Club plans a banquet at Topeka on January 29 as part of a political gathering to discuss the national ticket. Republicans are urged to attend, with tickets priced at $2.00 and limited in number. Congressman Reavis of Nebraska will address, and J. H. Sandell serves as Fifth District vice president.
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Kansas Day
Topeka
Reavis
Nebraska
J. H. Sandell
Kansas Day Club
Kansas Legislature Debates Industrial Court in Special Session
Last Monday the State legislature met in extraordinary session to consider emergency measures proposed by Governor Allen. The main issue is establishing an industrial court with lobbyists from both organized labor and capital in Topeka aiming to defeat the measure. The bill will pass and face constitutional challenges.
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Allen
Topeka
Kansas
John Mahan Injured After Hay Load Upsets on Frozen Road
John Mahan Sr. was knocked unconscious and bruised when his wagon overturned on a frozen road near Will Mahaffey place while hauling hay for Albert Snyder. He lay dazed for about two hours but hospital exam showed no broken bones or serious injuries.
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John Mahan, Sr
Will Mahaffey
Mr. Mahan
Albert Snyder
Christmas Day Gatherings Across Town
Mr and Mrs Harry Gile and family hosted relatives for Christmas Day. Also hosting were Mr and Mrs G W Wright and family Mr and Mrs R W Hyder and family Mr and Mrs Chas Bareen and family Mr and Mrs Chas Lewis Mr and Mrs J M Loofburrow Mrs Frances Fickle and Ted and Elmer Higte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gile
G. W. Wright
R. W. Hyder
Sumit
Chas
Bareen
Bated
Chas. Lewis
J.M. Loofburrow
Frances Fickle
Ted
Elmer Higte
Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sjoholm
Long time residents Mr and Mrs John Sjoholm celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary on New Year's Day at the Swedish Methodist church. The event featured a surprise program with music by Mrs Alvin Boman and a speech by Berl Malquist, a 50 year coin presentation, and a family lunch. Relatives from Osage City, Scandia, Courtland, Topeka, Jamestown, and Concordia attended, highlighting the couple's roots in Sweden and their 1888 move to Minnesota and 1870 marriage.
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John Sjoholm
Sjonelm
Alvin Boman
Malquist
Gust Sjoholm
Osage City
Kansac
August Rasmussen
Scandia
Albert Sjoholm
Tunity
Courtland
Johnson
Topeka
Joseph Johnson
Arthur
Velm
Jamestown
John Kahdig
Ruther
LaRoy
Sjcholm Q
Sweder
Minnesota
Betsy Nelson
Union
Occurrije
Nsas
White Isex Township
Ars ‘Sjaholm
Swedish Methodist Church
C. O. Stone
Blackwell
Okla
August and
Oscar Sjoholm
Kansas City
W. W. Johnson Topekasen
Etronie Gust Sjoholm
Arthur Sjoholm
August Resmussen
Concordia
Magnus Olson Dead Painter Olson dies at Centerville home
Magnus Olson also known as Painter Olson died suddenly at his brother's Centerville Iowa home on December 31. He had been in poor health and sought benefit in Kansas City before returning to Centerville. The Bank of Scandi held his account and property records.
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Magnus Olson
Painter Olson
Centerville
Iowa
Bank of Scandi
Mn.cOlson
Bdok
Mr. Olson
Kansas City
T. J. Mahaffey
Farm and Home Institute at Belleville Dates Set
A farm and home institute will be held at Belleville January 20 and 21 with two speakers from the Agricultural College and several local talents. The subjects aim to interest every farmer and draw good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Home
Belleville
The
Agricultural College
Census Taker Questions Prompt Jailed Persons
Readable fragments report people jailed for refusing Census Taker questions. The text warns not to refuse as only government required queries will be asked and responses stay private.
Wolf drive at New Year’s Day ends empty
Wm Danielson Monroe Erickson Edgar Roberts Anton Tavid Victor Erickson and Clarence Larson all of Scandia took part in the annual wolf drive New Years Day. Danielson led the group guarding the mile north of town with automatic guns and 160 rounds. nothing got away. Also a for sale note: No 5 cylinder corn sheller, lightly used, Snyder Hodgins Auto Co Courtland.
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Wm. Danielson
Monroe Erickson
Edgar Roberts
Anton Tavid
Victor Erickson
Clarence Larson
Scandia
Mr. Danielson
Clyde Republican
Snyder & Hodgins Auto .Co
Courtland
School World Notes Examinations Near Weekends Events
Holidays are past and gone with returnees preparing for the rest of the term. Examinations begin Thursday and Friday of the next weekend. Two new members join the Ring-on Sho lett- and Finger Club. Rev and Rev gave talks at chapel Wednesday. The Agora Society plans a program in chapel Friday morning.
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Eric Lehow
Agora’ Society
Chapel
Installation of Officers at Odd Fellows Hall
The Odd Fellows hall hosted the installation of officers for the coming year last Tuesday evening. Fred Moe was chosen Noble Grand, W. Singlish Vice Grand, T. J. Mahaffey Secretary, and C. A. Tate Treasurer, with many members present and lunch provided at the Boys Cafe after the meeting.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Fred Moe
Noble
W. Singlish
T. J. Mahaffey
Kingnut Oleomargarine Sold By Star Grocery
Star Grocery touts Kingnut brand Oleomargarine as the best on the market based on customer praise and market reputation.
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Star Grocery
Obituary: Mrs. Julia Hobbs Strong Passes in Kansas
Julia Hobbs Strong born February 24 183s in Prince William County Virginia joined the Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth Virginia married Jonathan Strong April 15 in Portsmouth Virginia. They moved through Lehigh Kansas Michigan and Kaneas before settling near Scandia Kansas where Strong died December 3 1910. Julia died April 4 at 4 15 PM aged 97 years 14 months and 19 days and joined the Abrahams Church. She left two children with a son from Oren Murphy’s family. Mineral services were held at the home Monday Rev RL Fontuer preached the sermon.
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Portsmouth
Hood
Oren Murphy
Heme
RL. Fontuer
Debt settlement notice for Albert Larson’s account
All parties indebted to me are requested to meet at Omee for settlement on account of Albert Larson. I am prepared to file laws and sharpen issues, Edo Seabelt.
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Omee
Albert Larson
Edo Seabelt
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U.S
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Star
John Mahan
Lidge
William “Russel
William Fox Company
the Princess
Rip
Stitch
Farm and Home Institute
Odd Fellows
I. EE
Mar. Jliza Hobbins
Princ. Sun Coot
Kuppenheimer
Linn & Danielsen
Irs
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