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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
2
Gentle wind carries snow from the clouds to the earth creating a white mantle over the field and town. The passage reflects a tranquil scene as snow blankets the landscape. Additionally the JOURNAL office offers elegant new wedding stationery for purchase.
D J Churchill exchanges his livery barn house and stock for a Farm near Heber Cloud Co including all crops and stock with Austin R Tucker. The transfer will occur soon. Scandia notes Churchill’s departure and welcomes Tucker. The consideration is $4000. Journal phone number 12 for news items.
Charley Wilson arrives from Scandia on Tuesday as John Pinney reports his new elevator is proving effective. A hall dance is planned for Friday evening January 16th.
H H Vaupel sold his farm this week to Wun Elliott of Effingham Kansas for 6900 dollars. Vaupel has not decided his next move but Navka residents hope he stays. Elliott will assume possession March 1.
Pleasant View School District 81 month report covers December 3, 1902 to January 9, 1908. No pupils enrolled. 28 boys and 16 girls counted. tardiness 0? Noted names of students without absences or tardies include Bertie Sturm Lee Bertie Larkins Glen Simpson. Visitors listed include Mesdames Day Dodge Simpson, Wm Hay and Jessie Hay, Hugh McGowan. Mary Hay, Teacher.
The examination for teachers certificates will be given at the school building in Belleville Kansas Saturday January 31, promptly at eight o clock. Earp Co Supt. Subscription for almost any newspaper or magazine can be taken at the JOURNAL office, saving you the trouble of remitting.
Fred Peterson is on the sick list Rev J W Hough preached at Dist 87 Sunday evening Loyd Davis has gone to Nebraska to visit relatives Miss Elsie Bettis visited Dist 42 Thursday August Freeman bought a horse from Andrew Nelson Misses Manda and Julia Roscne visited C J Peterson's Saturday and Sunday Dan Poage and Ruben Bettis shelled corn for W E Carlson Monday Mtinson Brothers from Kackley thrashed for J B and Herman Anderson last week Several youths attended a skating party at C J Peterson's Mrs Lillie McGregor and her son of Norway are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs F H Evert The wind blew J S Garman's windmill down Thursday night they put up a new one Saturday John K Glasgow formerly of Republic Co and later of Leslie Oklahoma died December 29
Elmer Comstock returns to Kentucky reportedly last week while Nellie Johnson travels to Concordia on Wednesday. Several locals suffer illness or move, including Anna Porter out of school due to health. A surprise party for P. T. Strom gathers about 18 friends with games and snacks at his home.
The St Louis Star notes Montana, Colorado and Arizona surpassed California in total metal output last year. Montana produced 59 million dollars and Colorado 47 million, while California fell behind though still leading in fruit production.
A Baltimore man convicted of wilfully neglecting a horse to supply the animal's life needs must pay $1.45 costs. He told the judge he would forfeit the horse instead, but the magistrate insisted on the money.
The Italian government aims to restore the large powder works at Fossano after years of near abandonment. Plans include installing extensive machinery to manufacture smokeless powder and artillery supplies.
The county officers of Republic County were inducted into office on Monday with no special ceremony. Officials include County Clerk W. K. Walters, Treasurer W. B. Swanson, Sheriff Wm Hill, Probate Judge E. W. Wagener, Register of Deeds W. Worrell, Clerk of the Court W. D. Vance, County Attorney John C. Hogin, County Superintendent E. E. Baird, County Surveyor L. C. Ware, Coroner Dr J. W. Ekblad, and Commissioner J. Ramsbottom.
The Epworth League invites all to a dime social Friday evening January 23 at the M. H. parsonage.
Notice 18 declares no trespassing on Tot eight and the south half of Lot seven in Section 8 Town 3 Range 4 Scandia Township Republic County Kansas under penalty of law. Anna Weislogel, Owner.
A critique notes that actors like Julia Arthur and Richard Mansfield defy stage constraints and audience chatter as genius shows eccentricity. It argues modern performers pursue independence, risking autocratic tendencies while seeking realistic, emotionally raw presentations.
A dramatic coast rescue details life lines and the life buoy deployed from a ship during a wreck. The process sees a snow white line arcing through the air to reach the distressed crew, followed by a rope, a rescuer, and the lifeboat bringing survivors to safety. The description emphasizes the danger and bold patience of sailors and the skill of the rescuers.
In Norway Vermont a large elm in front of a dwelling has produced fruit for the first time after two or three years of growth. The tree has attained a vigorous size and is noted for its unusual bearing of fruit this past season.
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