Local News Briefs Include Births Poultry Show and Social
The Republic county journal notes a birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Bushby on Saturday January 11. It mentions S J Lundquist joining the paper’s staff, workmen installing officers in a new hall, and poultry show prizes won by M L Canfield. Calendar social with oyster supper set for January 31 at city hall. four youths runaway to bum their way to Colorado. Fiftyth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Andrew Erickson celebrated. couple among county’s longstanding married pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Erickson
Farj
Republic County
County Commissioners Organize New Board Leadership
The Board of County Commissioners elected A Wegal as chairman replacing A W Miller whose term ended. Jacob Sherwood became a new commissioner and seated as a member. The county reports over $75,000 on hand in improved finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wegal
A.W. Miller
Jacob Sherwood
Narrow Rock Island collision narrowly averted at Rydal
A passenger and a through freight on the Rock Island near Rydal narrowly avoided collision Sunday evening. The passenger had stopped to let someone off and was just getting under headway when the freight appeared, whistling, and both trains stopped, with the passenger retiring to the siding before any contact.
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Rock Island
Rydal
Passener
Social Guests Dine At Miss Soderberg Home
Miss Anna Soderberg hosted a gathering honoring Miss Georgia Cissna of Independance Missouri and Miss Grace Caldwell of Belleville. Attendees included Carrie Woblford Ellen Asbjornson Lotta Stover Georgia Cissna Grace Caldwell and Messrs H P Cooter J H Sandell W F Hagleson and Harry Goodrich.
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Anna Soderberg
Georgia Cissna
Independance
Grace- Caldwell
Belleville
Carrie Woblford
Ellen
Asbjorn‘son
Lotta Stover
Georgia ‘Cissna
Grace Caldwell
Messrs
H.P. Cooter
W. F. ‘Hagleson
Harry Goodrich
Pleasant Valley Union Units Social Notes
Mrs I K Weir visits in town. Sunday school organized at Pleasant Valley school house. Mr and Mrs Jake Morehead of Norway visited their grandson. O B Strom traveled to Bancroft Nebraska and back. Mrs A P Rosene and daughters Julia and Amanda with Mrs A Larson visited T L Vandeveer. A party at Tom Vandeveer’s featured oysters crackers and cake. E Rosenquist family hosted friends from Scandia Belleville Beaver White Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Morehead
Norway
A.P. Rosene
Julia
Amanda
A. Larson
T. L. Vandeveer’s
Tom Vandeveer
E. Rosenquist
Anton Larson
Wardrum
Scandia
O. Sorenson
Mary Larson
Belleville
A. Ellingson
Beaver
Mrs. Hellgren
White Rock
Swede Showman Hans Hanson Promises Belleville Event
A letter from Hans Hanson announces a coming Swede show at Maister Opera House in Belleville on January 20. He invites locals to enjoy a humorous program with a Swede band and promises plenty of fun and laughter for the Belleville audience.
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Hans Hanson
Maister Opera House
Belleville
Mar Sota
Nort
Santapaul
Beesmark
Bufflows
Jackass
Log Yam
Faesson
Yackson County
Monsota
I. He
Kansas Mid-Winter Exposition Begins in Topeka
Topeka hosts the Kansas Mid-Winter Exposition January 20 to 30 with Rock Island selling round trip tickets from Kansas points on January 20 and 27. Tickets from nearby points have five day limits and final on January 31. The fair showcases dairy packing minerals fruits cereals and fine arts.
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Rock Island
Topeka
Kansas
Republic County Eyes Wilson for State House Seat
Republic county supporters see a strong chance to elect D. Y. Wilson as state representative. Only one opponent remains, and careful local campaigning could win the Auditor role and restore county prestige. Court land Register urges all local fights to pause until Wilson’s nomination and again until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
D. Y. Wilson
State House
Wilson
Courtland Register
Naughty Boy and Kitchen Rules at Kelterville
A lighthearted tale from Kelterville describes a mischievous Smith Center boy asking why a wedding can not be held at home. A young sister, reluctant to explain the parental truth, warns him to return to the kitchen or risk telling their mother.
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Smith Center
We Plead Guilty and Post Office Vigilance
A Republican City News column opines that Kansas politicians favor steady local posts over risky foreign missions, asserting wiser focus on home duties. The piece frames lone advocates of centralized duties as pragmatic, contrasting duty at a post office with international exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Republic City News
Proper Caper
A Concordia Kansan quote suggests if rich, one would visit St Clair County Missouri to settle railway bonds defrauded from residents, relieving county officials burdened by the people’s hardship. The remark links wealth to addressing historic financial wrongs and public suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
St Clair County
Concordia
Should be Labeled Joke Belongs to Reform Surge
The Beloit Call notes that if no mistakes occur, reform forces could sweep the state from border to border. It criticizes bold Republican bosses as easy marks in a pointed editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform
Beloit Call
Fixers tout Coleman as sole fifth district state candidate
The Concordia Blade questions the claim that C. C. Coleman is the only state office candidate from the fifth district. It notes Steve Osborn of Saline and D. Y Wilson of Republic deserve a chance in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Coleman
Steve Osborn
Saline
D. Y Wilson
Republic
Concordia Blade
Mystery of Leslie M. Shaw Baffles City Readers
Last Sunday a hundred young people were asked who Leslie M. Shaw is and only one could answer. The Minneapolis Messenger notes the contrast with extensive headlines and biographies about the man, challenging assurances of an education system's perfection.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Minneapolis
Messenger
Sausage Factory Rumor Circulates in Scandia
Local chatter spreads after a Scandia man offered three dollars each for old broken down horses. The claim sparks the impression that Scandia runs a sausage factory, per the Lindsborg News comment.
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Scandia
Lindsborg News
Stomach and Liver Tablets touted for digestion aid
Advertisement touts Stomach and Liver Tablets for weak digestion belching sour stomach and post meal dullness. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at Happer's Drug Store.
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Happer’s Drug Store
First week visitors and fire loss mark Courtland notes
Misses Sandell and Wilson of Scandia visited August Johnson the first of the week. Joe Chapman’s Rackley area house burned last week with only 200 dollars of insurance. The first 1902 Kansas City marriage license was issued to Ora Hamman and Maud A. Danielson, married by Justice Ross. The bride is known to readers. her father J A Danielson was a Courtland stockman.
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Joe
Chapman
Rackley
Kansas City
Ora Hamman
Maud A. Danielson
Justice Ross
Court House
Journal
J.A. Danielson
Courtland
Prominent Chicago Woman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Winds Woman's Alliance recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe cold threatened pneumonia. She found it pleasant to take and quickly recovered, saving time and a doctor's pills. Sold by Happer the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxa Tyler
Chicago
Woman's Alliance
Chamberlain
Happer
Postoffice Pointers on Handling Mail and Courtesy
This piece offers guidance for post office patrons and staff, stressing courteous interaction, clear identification, and patience during mail time. It emphasizes recognizing names, avoiding assumptions, and stepping aside after receiving mail to keep service orderly.
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment Ad
An advertisement for Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment promises relief for piles. It lists price 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube, sold by A. J. White, a local druggist.
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A. J. White
Mother's Favorite Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
The mothers favorite remedy is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, promoted as pleasant and safe for children. It claims to treat coughs colds croup and whooping cough without opium or dangerous drugs and may be given to a babe as to an adult. Sold by Happer the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Happer
Want Ads Seek Reputable Representatives for Chicago Firm
Wanterd seeking several persons of character to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house. Statewide in each state with one in this county. Salary 318.00 weekly plus expenses, payable in cash each Wednesday from head offices. Horse and carriages furnished when needed. References and self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago.
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Busines House
Caxton Building
Chicago
Bar Docket February Term 1902 Kansas cases listed
February term court docket lists criminal cases against Wm Miller and Max Klotz, foreclosures, appeals, and divorces including H M Wells, Nancy Kennison, Edith Cashman, Rachel Towel, and others. It notes attachments, vacation, and a few foreclosures and petitions in error with multiple parties and proceedings. A mention of Ballard's Snow Liniment and A J White Drug note appears at end.
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State of Kansas
Wm. Miller
Max Klotz
Max. Klotz
O. M. Baker
J. O. Larson
J.Q. Cxomb
C. N. Lute
L. Ins. Co
J. D. Black
F. N. Brown
Sheriff Bal
Geo.h.talmadge
Ilenry Passmore
Dora Coen
Chas. EB. Coen
Mary L. Gore
Andrew Aberg
Bal
Nancy
Kennison
Wm. HH
Ken
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S.J. “Lundquist
MILEY
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M. L. Canfield
Eric Jokander
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Irvin Kerr
John Shotsman
Colorado
the Journal
Formosa
A. F
A. M
Kramer
Ing Lodges
H.S. Sooper
H. Dolson
John Gunter
George
D. Bowling
Godfrey McDowell
C. Herrman
Hartwell’ Smith
Ora Figgins
Jonathan “Taylor
John Larson
Joe Elliott
I. K. Weir
Towa
Pleasant Valley
O. B. Strom
Bancroft
Nebr
Kansas Mid-Winter Exposition
G. H. Baily
Mankato
T.C. Caldwell
Mother
The
Presbyterian Church
M. A. Preble
Phil Gould
Wheeler’s
City Hall
Baird, Co
Jour Nal
Naughty Boy
Sandell
Johnson
Thex
John M
Mr. Mee
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G. O. Homes
Big Bend
Farmington BE
E. Mercer
Washington
Jonh
Asher
Beleville
Beck
Seeven
Fairview
Ge ‘Or Gardner
Waa Aa
Frank Lahasky
Dane
George Mse Chennay
Woend Efferson
T. J. Stanfield
Belleville City
Frank Ashler
Vonstane
Freedom
Frank Everts
W. F. Bucknell
Sun Big Bend
George Malo
Geo. Gay
Greenwich
Kas
Miles’. Nervine
Mr. Gee, Watson
Newton
Miles
A. M. Heifner
Jerico Springs
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Bertie Sorenson
Thure Woilfort
Ballard
Druggt
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