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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
5
Local retailer unveils new spring footwear collection featuring affordable sneakers sandals and loafers aimed at shoppers seeking fresh styles this season. Store promotes in store displays and a limited time sale with early access for subscribers.
The Republic County Teachers Association gathered Saturday in the high school with broad county participation. The program featured papers on pedagogy, educational exhibits for the county fair, district consolidation, and the role of education in religion, with music by Scandia and Scandia’s ladies quartet and closing with America.
Mrs Oberia Ryan went to Mankato Wednesday evening to visit Mrs McDaniel for a few days. Mrs W F Allen and daughter will occupy the Coleman cottage corner of Third and Cloud streets. Mayor Eagleson has appointed W B Gulick delegate and George B Smith alternate to the Kansas Semi Centennial Convention which meets in Topeka next Monday. Al Mahan is repairing his building preparatory to putting in a stock of groceries.
Dr. Rudd who aided revival services at the Swedish Methodist Church departed Thursday morning for Randolph to help lead a parallel revival gathering there.
Miss Martha Mahaffey and Mr. L Perece Dollison were wed Sunday evening at the United Brethren Church with Rev. Pasley performing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of T. J. Mahaffey and has lived in the neighborhood. the groom is a partner in the new meat market and has made a favorable impression in town. The Journal offers congratulations and best wishes.
Fire damaged the six room farmhouse of J. R. Stofer six miles north of town early Friday. The origin is believed to be a defective flue as the couple escaped with little furniture. Mrs. Stofer lost all clothing except what she wore and both lost a fine watch. Total loss about 2500 on the house and 500 on personal property. insurance 1200. Stofer plans immediate rebuilding.
Ten persons joined the Swedish Methodist Church on Sunday, with three additional members having joined from earlier meetings.
A small stock of pure buckwheat flour is offered for quick sale by J W Penney. The notice emphasizes a fast closing of stock.
The Township Board will meet Monday January 29 at the Bank of Scandia. County residents are urged to attend and discuss local issues and upcoming agendas.
Belteville Eas Office of County Clerk announces sealed bids for the position of Superintendent of the County Poor Asylum following the resignation. Bids must be received by 12 oclock noon Monday January 29, 1906 at the county clerk office and will be opened then. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Advertisement from the Rock Island Elevator seeking corn with a promise of the highest market price. The terse notice emphasizes attractive rates for corn supply.
Local notices list items for sale or trade including 1 organ 1 sewing machine 1 riding mower 2 tiles south and 14 east of Rydal plus 3 of Turo J Orro and a lister. Items are described in brief terms with no explicit price. Buyers and sellers are urged to contact the advertiser for details and location specifics.
Courland area notes include Albin Linden’s Monday murder report, sheriff's visit, Herb Hamilton’s Iowa stay, Theodore Linden’s buggy, Kansas City trip by Harry Marty, and Courtland cattle movements. Kiln and grain elevator fire at Kansas Grain Co adds local hazard. various residents ill, improving, or busy with chores and visits. Souvenir postal card project announced for town views and river scenes ahead of St Valentine’s Day.
Local notes from Lone Tree report a weather change and farm life details. Joe Hamill's hogs affected by cobra warnings, Will Cowle visits, and T E Brown on sickness list. Revival meetings begin at the chapel. Hattie Walter and Celia Bowling travel visits noted. Ashore, hay hauling by Julius Woodka and Will Cowle continues. wolves seen near Grant Christie's yard. Rena Lash and son Lyle travel to Concordia for daily medical checks to shape Lyle's injured face.
The Methodists announce a coffee social at Mrs Wheeler's home on Friday January 26 from 3 to 5 PM and in the evening. All are invited to attend.
150 acre property six miles northwest of Scandia featuring 100 acres cultivated, 70 acre bottom land and 30 creek bottom with the rest in pasture. All first class land billed as the old Granstedt farm. Listing by Oscar Johnson, editor.
Klaw and Erlanger present Lew Wallace’s Ben Hur at the Grand Opera House Topeka Kansas February 1 2 and 3 with a special matinee Saturday February 3 advances begin January 29 with mail orders encouraged and railroads offering low excursion rates. The production features monumental sets racing chariots and a healing scene underscored by light.
In Norton Smith Center Phil Lipsburg Lebanon Concordia and the surrounding line venues crowds report being turned away at every performance by The Lockes rendering large sections inaccessible to fans across multiple locations.
A short poultry market note lists hens ducks geese and turkeys with price references. The piece credits A J Riney as the source and indicates typical farm or market context for buyers and sellers.
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