Scandia Journal Filtered at Post Office
The Scandia Journal notes it is filtered at the post office as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
The Scandia Journal notes it is filtered at the post office as second class matter.
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Courtland Kansas auctioneer J W Shotwell offers complete sale services with guaranteed results. Rates listed as reasonable and dates arranged through the Journal office.
A narrator recalls inviting Frances on his motor boat with Madge opposing the engagement. They pick up Madge’s brother Bobbie who adores machinery and enjoys tinkering, while Frances shows charm and independence. The outing reveals gender dynamics and a foreshadowed drama as the motor boat ride continues along a shaded riverbank.
On a moonlit voyage, a narrator battles inner doubts about Madge and Frances. A sabotaged engine halts progress as love and jealousy collide, Robbie’s considerate return and Frances’ cold farewell seal a tense night on the boat.
In a clipped diary style the writer recalls Bobbie dl pat asking Frances to visit him before deciding to marry Madge. He narrates his bold move to announce the plan, crediting Frances with inspiring his courage in shaping his new brother-in-law’s education with a sharpened mind.
The Clifton pastorate spirit is praised as Baptist revival meetings unfold. Henry Drucker leads series at the Baptist church, with Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian pastors supportive. The Clifton News notes his uncommon speaking style and deep Bible knowledge, urging locals to hear him and pray.
Wellington Andrige Shutehens born February 25, 1848 in Jackson County Indiana died January 20, 1913 in Republic County Kansas at age 64 years 10 months 25 days. He moved with family to Iowa at age 12 then to Republic County Kansas in 1870 and Jewell County ten years later where he lived before his death. He married Rebecca Pickerel on January 11 1868 in Albia Iowa. four children survive and two sisters one brother six grandchildren and many friends mourn him. The funeral was held as his wife and family remember his life of charity and openness.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock with Rev. Jennings of Webber preaching on I shall be satisfied when I wake in his likeness. Burial followed in White Rock cemetery with a large crowd in attendance. Flowers were abundant and a local ad praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin ailments and wounds, noting forty years of use and 25 cent price.
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