Official Doings At Court House In Belleville
County commissioners reorganized naming E L Shepard chairman and set 1928 contracts. Telescope named official county paper. J J Eastman to manage county farm. Dr M D McComas health officer. Dr W S McFarland county physician and janitor. Sol Mosher engineer. District court to convene Feb 6 in light session. Meridian highway work on deck with bids Feb 2. One new district court case filed by McCord Brady Co. Goodyear returns after missing. two weddings reported. Suggestions for clearer building designations at courthouse entrances noted. 1927 mortgage registration totals provided by Miss Prudence Strong with monthly indebtedness and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hay
E L. Shepard
J. J Eastman
Harry Personett
M. D. McComas
Courtland
W. S. McFarland
Court House
Sol Mosher
J. O. Gunnels
Cloud County Line
Belleville
Kansas-Nebraska State Line
Othe
Goodwin
McCord-Brady Co
Farmers Union Co-Operation Company
Scandia
Kansas
Carl E. Sangster
Exeter
Nebr
Loretta L. McCormick
Goehner
John .O. Pauli
Maud Welsh
Washington
Reading ‘‘County Court House
Register of Deeds
Prudence Strong
Ebieno
Mrs Verle O Bowersox dies in Albuquerque N M
Mrs Verle O Bowersox died in Albuquerque New Mexico last Sunday and will be brought to Abilene for burial Thursday. Her husband and family sought better health in Albuquerque. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs A Beam longtime White Rock township residents now in Abilene Kansas. Relatives from Scandia including Mr and Mrs Roy Hall Mrs I Bowersox and Miss sie will attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle O. Bowersox
Albuquerque
N. M
Abilene
Bowersox
Scandia
Roy Hall
I. Bowersox
Sie
Variety Store Sold to Elmer Olson in Jensen Nebraska
Negotiations completed for W. Hahn to sell the Variety store to Elmer Olson of Jensen Nebraska. Possession to be given February 1. Olson has been incapacitated since injuries to his arm last summer while working for Rock Island. Hahn plans a period of rest and a visit to his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hahn
Elmer Olson
Jensen
Nebr
Olson
Rock Island
Mr. Hahn
Marcel and Carl In Brief Phone Listing Noted
Short item records a phone listing for Marcel and Carl with a price note of 50c and a reference to Mrs. Ray Tingtsrom. No further context is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel
Carl
Ray Tingtsrom
Lebanon Girls Defeat Scandia in 63 to 34 Match
The Lebanon senior high girls edged Scandia 63 to 34 on Tuesday evening. Mildred Foreman from Scandia plays as guard. A return game is planned here next month as 400 fans reportedly attended the Lebanon win. Meanwhile Norway hosted boys games as three Scandia teams visited. Miller's court will host Republic and Scandia boys and girls this Friday for another doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Kansas
Mildred Foreman
Scandia
Norway
Miller’s Court
Republic
Methodist Church Weekend Services and Epworth League Series
The Methodist Church announces Sunday services at 10 A M Sunday School 11 A M Morning Worship 7 P M Epworth League 7 30 P M Evening Service The Epworth League topic for six weeks is Christ of the Indian Road by Stanley Jones Miss Horn leads the class All are welcome to attend each service and discussion split into six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Stanley Jones
United Brethren Church Sunday Services and Repairs
Regular services Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 a.m. The church acknowledges Charles Nordman for furnace repair, restoring usable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Chas. Nordman
Epiphany Sunday Gospel Cites Jesus Hallowing the Home
Trustees meet elect officers J. A. Freburg as chairman Hammer as treasurer Adolph Neh as financial secretary and J. A. Fravbuse. Dorcas Society to meet Friday afternoon Jan 20 in church parlors under Rev. Chas Pehrson pastor guidance with exhortation to follow Jesus’ bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Hallows
Resp Ety
J. A. Freburg
Hammer
Adolph Neh
J. A. Fravbuse
Dorcas Society
Jesus
Story and Song Sunday Service Highlights Grenfel Work
A Sunday night Story and Song program features special choir numbers and the life of Dr Grenfel the Hero of Labrador with stereoptical illustrations. The service includes Abide With Me Who Will Our Pilot Be Jesus Savior Pilot Me My Pilot and The Needy Ones of Earth among others with a cordial welcome from Minister J M Mahaffy. Sunday School at 10 am C E at 5 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfel
Labrador
Jesus Savior
Scandia Produce To Begin Egg Grading Saturday
Scandia Produce will start grading eggs on Saturday January 14 and will pay first and second grade prices according to market. Local residents visited, called or spent Sunday with family and friends including the Aspegrens Danielsons Burns Ellison Sederlin Florrell Freeman Reed Granstedt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
25 Years Ago This Week Journal Items
A Jan 9 1903 note highlights injuries and local events. Enoch Larson injures his foot with a pitchfork prong. Chas Nordman shoots a large wolf on the Kershner farm. Presbyterian Sunday School officers are elected. George Gibson begins running the Hotel Brunswick. J H Sandell becomes school board clerk. J R Storer sells Kansas Avenue lots for 90 dollars. The Van Rockholds plan a California trip for health. A Christmas marriage by license between Guy Loofborrow and Kate Smith is revealed. Local visitors from Abilene and Concordia are noted along with family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Larson
Chas, Nordman
Kershner
Presbyterian Sunday School
Cc. G. Bulkley
Mrs. Happer
James Whitney
J.H. Sandell
Fred Thornburg
Anna Wilson
George Gibson
Brunswick
Hook
J. H. Sandell
N. J. Hyatt
J. R. Storer
Kansas Avenue
J. H. Nikirk
van Rockhold
California
Guy R. Loofborrow
Kate Smith
Concordia
Kimmel
Man
Correction Fixes Student List For Scandia School
In Mr. Strom’s article last week an error appeared in the pupil roster for Scandia’s first school. The name Louise Granstedt should read Mrs. John Boman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Strom
Louise Granstedt
John Boman
Bettis Taken to Beleville Hospital for X Ray
A. M. Bettis was admitted to Beleville hospital at the start of the week for an X ray. He has been in very poor health in recent weeks. Bettis is among the few remaining old soldiers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bettis
Local gathering at Forsberg home featured visitors
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry Mrs J O Anderson Mr and Mrs JE Forsberg and Helen visited Mrs August Forsberg and Anna last Friday afternoon in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
J. O. Anderson
J.E. Forsberg
Helen
August Forsberg
Anna
Magnusson Family Hosts Birthday and Weekend Visits
Sunday January 8 marked C. T. Magnus son's birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lars Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and family, and Jack Mauer. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hendrickson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nelson of Agenda visited Mrs. C. T. Magnusson and family. Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Pehrson, Mrs. August Forsberg and Anna spent Tuesday afternoon at Chas. Magnusson and Mrs. A. P. Swanson homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Magnusson
Lars Brown
Martin Johnson
Jack Mauer
P. A. Hendrickson
Gilbert Nelson
Agenda
Chas. Pehrson
August Forsberg
Anna
Chas. Magnusson
A. P. Swanson
Notice of property claim and fees by deputy sheriff
Taken up a red hog owner may reclaim by proving property and paying for fees. Chas Nordman deputy sheriff. Also mentions social visits among local families including Mr and Mrs Eail Hammond and families, Harry Benjamin, Ernest Beck, Carl Reece, Charley Loring and Harry Hohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nordman
Carl Reece
Charley Loring
Harry Hohman
Local Social Visits and Advertisements
Social notes report visits across area families including Conrads and Gordons, Loring and Nordman, Weislogels, and Johnsons. Florence Sederlin returns from Manhattan. Joe Johnson's family visits A. B. Johnson. John Swanson visits Isaacson. Belleville trip for Sothers and Etter. new Spring hats featured by millinery. Ed Boman couple in Belleville. Vandeveer baby ill. reminder to patronize advertisers.
NEWS FROM SCHOOL HILL CHAPEL PROGRAMS AND EXAMS
Rev J M Cornelison spoke at 3 40 PM chapel and spoke for Pendleton Oregon missionaries to Miss Poage’s pupils and high schoolers. Mid term exams come Thursday and Friday with exemptions for top honors.
DIES AT SON S HOME Ed Cahill 68 dies in Scandia at son Earl Cahill
Ed Cahill died Thursday at his son Earl Cahill s home in Scandia after a long illness from a paralytic stroke. Funeral at the Cahill home Friday at 2 PM and at Courtland Christian Church at 2 30 PM burial in Courtland cemetery beside his wife who died in June 1925. Surviving are a son Earl and a son Leonard of Winfield with other relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cahill
Earl Cahill
Scandia
Courtland
Cahill
Donaldo
Alberta
Canada
Earl
Leonard
Winfield
Local News: Community Members and Visits
Reports note Harry Parsonett leaving the county poor farm for Washington after his term. Mabel Haggman returns to Chicago from a short visit. Mr and Mrs J E Whitney of Grand Island visit the Nimocks. Several Concordia residents visit the city. Dorcas Society to meet Friday in church parlors. J Freeburg hosts guests for a six o'clock dinner. Elvira Erickson returns to Lindsborg to resume music studies. Leonard Cahill travels from Winfield after death of his father Ed Cahill. Mrs R A Doctor and Mrs Frank Kier visit Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Cahill
Winfield
Kansas
Ed. Cahill
Garman Sothers Tie The Knot At Florence Kansas
Miss Juvernia Garman and Elder Sothers wed January 11 in Florence Kansas. Sothers secures elder son of E Sothers and a prosperous farmer. Garman, only daughter of the late A and Mrs. Garman, a Courtland High School graduate. They will reside on Sothers farm east of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvernia Garman
Elder Sothers
Florence
Kansas
Jamestown Awards Brick Street Paving Contract
Jamestown officials hire Reed & Wheelock of Clay Center to pave two blocks of Main Street at 13309.05 dollars with a five inch concrete base and brick surface. Six firms bid. Reed & Wheelock also built Scandia's sewer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Reed & Wheelock
Clay Center
Scandia
Senior play chosen for this season Kentucky Sue
Three act comedy drama Kentucky Sue named the senior class play. Tryouts determine each member’s part and Mr Wires will direct the production and lead the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wires
State official visits Scandia High for school rating
J E Edgerton supervisor of state high schools from Topeka and Clare Baldwin county superintendent of schools visited Scandia High School on Monday January 9. Edgerton described rating standards including student behavior appearance and teacher quality. He will visit all Republic County high schools on this official business required by the state education department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High News
J. E. Edgerton
State Department of Education
Topeka
Clare Baldwin
Scandia High School
Edgerton
Republic County
Department of Education
Community Notices and Visits in District 96
District 96 notes recount dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Mainquist with families and neighbors, gatherings at M A Larson and Archer Carlier homes, and visits by Allan Larson and Ruth Eggers party. Funeral of Gust Anderson attended. Mrs Avada Glasgow’s burial affected school dismissal. several local errands and farm tasks listed. Wilma Larson pneumonia improving while Henry Fulcomer worsens. F & M Store ad urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mainquist
A. W. Walter
Enoch Larson
Marvin Engwall
Fred Engwall
Johnny
Edgar
Andrew Engwall
Allan Larson
Gon
Ruth Eggers
Hollis
Fred Nainquist
Center School
Avada Glasgow
Carl T. Larson
Frances
M. A. Larson
Charley Fancher
Della Colly
Archer Carlier
Marty
George Johnson
Andrew Peterson
Victoria
Lawrence Nondorf
Gust Anderson
Scandia
Fritz Kendall
Ed _ Hallberg
Claude Hendricks
Mary
Delpha Larson
Belleville
Johnnys
Edgar Mainquist
Carl Peterson
Arvid Larson
Courtland
Christine Olson
Alma
K.K.K
Ruth Peterson
L. E.garman
Salina
Wilma Jeanne Larson
Early Settler Gustaf Anderson Dies at 85 in Scandia
Gustaf Anderson a pioneer of Scandia died at his home north of the town on January 5 at age 85 years 4 months and 17 days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and he is survived by his wife Anna Swanson and five daughters in Kansas and Arkansas, plus two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf Anderson
Scandia
O. J. Lundberg
Anderson
C. A. Larson
Lansing
Sweden
Charley
Hoga- Glava
Vermland
Anna Swanson
Ruth
Emil Johnson
Formosa
Kans
A. R. Larson
Little Rock
P T A Meeting Highlights School Program
Rev. Chas. Pehrson spoke at the Parent-Teachers Association gathering in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening January 11. Miss Stella Joe Wayland’s room contributed songs and piano solos by Alice Louise Ninrocks and four young singers. the high school orchestra performed selections. A luncheon followed with waldorf salad sandwiches coffee and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Pehrson
Parent-Teachers Association
Stella Joe Wayland
Alice Louise ‘Ninrocks
Phi Epsilon Phi
Mikesell Sells Rydal Elevator to Belleville Buyer
W H Mikesell who owned and operated the Mikesell elevator at Rydal for fifteen years sold the business to G C Dooley of Belleville. Dooley has been buying grain in carload lots in Belleville since last summer. Mikesell plans a vacation before pursuing a new enterprise. Ownership transfer to occur on or before January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mikesell
Mikesell
Rydal Foer
G. C. Dooley
Belleville
Dooley
Mikescll
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs J B Fraser in Woodland
Mrs J B Fraser died in Woodland California on January 2 and a large crowd attended her funeral at Formosa Sunday conducted by Rev J A Greene former Methodist pastor. Scandia residents H Fraser S E Schwahn J R Stofer J A Free burg P H Preble M A Preble G P Plotner attended burial was at the Jewell City area cemetery with graveside service by the Eastern Star lodge of Formoso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fraser
Woodland
Calif
Formosa
J. A. Greene
Methodist Church
Scandia
H. Fraser
S. E. Schwahn
J. R. Stofer
J. A. Freeburg
P. H. Preble
M. A. Preble
G. P. Plotner
Jewell City
Eastern Star Lodge of
Formoso
Mr. Ole Johnson Celebrates 79th Birthday Party
Relatives and friends gathered Tuesday to surprise Mr. Ole Johnson for his 79th birthday. Guests included Oscar Freed, Otto Brandt, Frank Granstedt, Robi, Lloyd and families, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, who shared supper and the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Johnson
Oscar Freed
Otto Brandt
Frank Granstedt
Robi. Lloyd
Frank Isaacson
Lloyd Miller
Thumb Severed by Axe Stop Ends Phillip Shotzman’s Work
Phillip Shotzman halted his manual labors Saturday after a sharp edged ax struck his thumb. The injury nearly severed the thumb but was dressed and is healing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Shotzman
Belleville Families Visit Neighbors on Sunday
Mr and Mrs H Van Natta and daughter Bernice of Belleville spent Sunday evening at J R Stofer's. Eric Erickson and Miss Glada called at the Oscar Linden home Sunday afternoon. Is your subscription paid up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Earnest Freeman
Conrad Florell
H. van Natta
Bernice
Belleville
J. R. Stofer
Eric Erickson
Miss Glada
Oscar Linden
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Milk
Fred Ward
S. H
Lundberg
Chas.’ Pehrson
Presbyterian Church
John Aspegren
Theo. Danielson
C. Magnusson
Lloyd Burns
Lovella Ellison
Earnest Burns
el Reno. Sederlin
Ben Johnson
Talmo
Mrs. Chas. Florrell
W. Reed
Louis Sederlin
Elk Mountain
Wyoming
Nichols Sanitorium
ElRene Sederlin
Clifton
C. O. Thompson
Anna Hallgren
Chester Lervold
Mayme Freed
Sheridan Robison
M. G. Loofborrow
Marjorie
Merle
Mrs. Conrad _ Sederlin
Gus Hallgren
Elmer Loring
Ruth Nordman
Sam Mahan
J. M. Weislogel
Guy Ward
Wm. Weislogel
Mildred Sederlin
Manhattan
Joe Johnson
A. B. Johnson
John Swanson
John Isaacson
John Sothers
Alberta Etter
Monda
Ed. Boman
Howard Vandeveer
Jetty Green
J. M. Cornelison
Cornelson
Pendleton
Ore
Emma Poage
Harriett Gordon
Glenn Currie
Lawrence Bowersox
Harrison Mahan
John Nystrom
After Life
Wayne Hall
Lester Burns
Girl Reserve Cabinet
Girl Reserve
Marcile Isaacson
Meryl Horn
Robert Brewster
Naomi Nylund
Maurine Larson
Marceil Preble
Agnes Jensen
Son
Harry Parsonett
State of
Mabel Haggman
Chicago
Mrs. J. E. Whitney
Grand Island
G. W. Nimocks
C. C. Cullers
E. M. Boggress
W. J. Matthias
E. C. Wires
Mary West
Mgr
J. Freeburg
R. A. Doctor
Frank Kier
Garman-Sothers
Henry Fulcomer
T. J. West
F. & M. ‘Store
Mr. Anderson
Parent-Teachers Meeting
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