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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
1
The Journal announces William D. Vance of Washington township and J C Dale as candidates for Clerk of the District Court, both subject to the Republican County Convention's decision. The notice cites the official party endorsement process and invites support for the two hopefuls.
The Journal reports Weldon Worrel of Liberty township is a candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican County Convention decision. Also mentions J. J. Wour as a contender for the same office under the party convention.
Authorized statement declares Eli Wagener seeking the Probate Judge post, contingent on Republican county convention decision and approval.
Wm Hill of Belleville announces his candidacy for the county nomination at the upcoming convention. The move signals his intent to compete for the party nod and seeks support from local delegates.
Bertha Wilson and Mrs Bess Morey of Scandia attended the Tore-part this week. A letter from C P Carstensen and son Epp reports they are enjoying a good time after catching over nine hundred fish in seven days. Fifteen carloads of new potatoes were seen on a train in the Rocky Island yards. Mr Herrmanr of near Scandia, famed for living in Republic county’s largest farmhouse, visited last Thursday. Matt Sheeks and wife returned from York Nebraska after attending a funeral for Mrs Sheek’s sister. The Concordia Blade lauds Eastern Star ladies’ visit to Scandia and praises local hospitality. Subscriptions to daily papers may be paid at the JOURNAL office.
In 1878 Judge Hiram Bellows of Fairfax Vermont left shares of Rock Island and New York Central stock in trust to fund education. Rock Island shares rose from 60 to 175, now yielding about 100000 dollars if sold, while New York Central remains held for future value. The tale contrasts two railroads and warns Eastern investors.
Carrier No 2 delivered 1 registered letter 477 letters 151 postal cards 2795 newspapers 189 circulars 50 packages total 3663 collected money orders 3387 letters 17 postal cards 10 newspapers 18 packages total 389 grand total 4052 This is a gain over last June of 606 pieces.
Ed Starks was cutting grain when his 10 year old son crawled beneath a leaning stack and fell asleep. The harvester passed over the boy before the parent realized the danger. A doctor treated minor cuts and the boy was not badly hurt.
The Western Swedish Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in Scandia from September 4 to 8. About forty to fifty ministers from Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Missouri will attend. Bishop J W Hamilton of San Francisco will preside and preach on September 7. Editors and secretaries from New York and Philadelphia will visit representing church societies.
Miss Louisa Holmstrom hosted a Saturday night gathering with many friends. Ice cream and cake were served, games enjoyed, and rain kept guests indoors until morning. Attendees included numerous Mr and Miss Swanson, Larson, Egg, Johnson, Ramsey, and Linden family members and others.
A cheerful party recounts the trip of the Eastern Star ladies to Scandi a last Tuesday to establish a new Chapter. Mr Brown led the party with guidance while Mr Charles Browning served as guide philosopher and friend. Belleville team members conducted the lodge inauguration with praise from the Concordias. Seandia Kan san
Miss Sarah Frame wife of farmer A B Frame sold and delivered 1168 dozen loves to Walker Brace Ag between Jan 1 and June 1 1902 for 157 32 averaging over 136 per dozen or 1050 per day J W Pinhey replaces old steam engine in his elevator with a new twenty bore power gasoline engine an improvement appreciated over time The post office will be closed Fourth of July from 10 am to 6 pm
Kansas City officials announce a governor vote guessing contest to be held with November events at Convention Hall. Each 25 cent ticket records a vote estimate. top prize $10,000 cash for closest forecast, plus other prizes totaling $20,000. Entries by mail welcome from outside Kansas City.
A J White went out to Rackley yesterday and finished the work on Royal telephone line number three.
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