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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1911

Page

5

Local Elks initiation. fire alarms. early 1900s notices

W B Gulick A Ellingson Bert Morey Adolph Nelson and Hugh Cooper attended Elks meetings in Concordia. A class of seventeen was initiated. John Jensen of Courtland township helped raise the alarm on a fire at Chas Davies clothing store. smoke and water damaged stock. John Carlson near Rackley lost a barn and corn crib of about 3000 bushels to fire. A double church wedding at Rackley united Carl Larson Nellie Falk and Levi Nelson Alma Falk. gifts reported. Various local notices follow, including repairs, services, and community events.

Messrs W. B. Gulick A. Ellingson Bert Morey Adolph Nelson Hugh Cooper Concordia the Elks John Jensen Courtland Township Gulick Ellingson Chas. Davies John Carlson Rackley Carlson Carl’ Larson Nellie Falk Levi Nélson Alma Falk C. J

Norwegian-born blacksmith O. M. Anderson dies in Kansas

O M Anderson born in Norway about 50 years ago came to Scandia 28 years ago and later moved to Goodland Kansas to work as a blacksmith. Illness led to surgery in Rochester Minnesota where he died January 10 1911. Remains shipped Friday and funeral at Lutheran church led by Rev Carlson. He leaves three brothers and four sisters locally.

O. M. Anderson Norway Scandia Goodland Kansas Rochester Minnesota Lutheran Church Carlson

Neighbors and Friends thanked for kind support

A brief note expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their thoughtful help and generosity during a difficult time. The message highlights community spirit and appreciation from those impacted.

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