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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

5

Lebanon Lodge Plans July 8 Second Degree Work

Special communication of Lebanon Lodge No 221 A F and A M set for Monday night July 8 to perform work in the second degree. Clarence and Lillie Larson returned Saturday from Salina after graduating from Roach Business College. L. C. Hohr received the first degree in Masonry on Monday evening.

Lebanon Lodge No 221 A. F A. M Clarence and Lillie Larson Salina Roach Business College Hie L. C. Hohr

New Residences Nearing Completion on Cloud At

Ole Olson builds two houses on Cloud At formerly Egg Property. Dr Ahrens and wife will live in one and Prof Olssons in the other. Mitchell family to occupy Hillery property vacated by Dr Ahrens. Jim Moss left for New Madrid Missouri. J P Vandeveer family visited Cloud county near Jamestown. Warren Johnston manages the grocery during Mr Granstedt’s absence in Kansas City.

Ole Olson Cloud At Egg Property Dr. Ahrens Prof Olssons Warren Johnston Mr. Granstedt Kansas City Warren

Mr and Mrs P Kallman Return From Kansas City Visit

Mr and Mrs P Kallman arrived home Saturday night after visiting Kansas City and Coffey County.

Mrs. P.kallman Kansas City Coffey County

Farmer pressed by harvest chores in tough season

The farmer faces a strenuous period as wheat harvest begins the alfalfa awaits second cutting and corn requires cultivation amid a busy schedule.

Proprieter Busy Renovating Brunswick Hotel Office

The editor found the Brunswick hotel proprietor applying a new wallpaper pattern to the office walls and renovating the hotel overall. Mr. VanNatta is reportedly pushing to withstand a tirade during the improvements.

Brunswick Hotel VanNatta

Wheat Harvest Pay Offers Draw Ed Kallman in Town

Ed Kallman visited town at the start of the week offering three and three fifty dollars for hands to help in the wheat harvest.

Ed Kallman

Jersey trains schedule update

The Jersey train No 361 west bound is due at 9 15 A M No 362 east bound is due at 6 27 P M and leaves at 6 39 No 27 is now due at 6 39

Uncle Jim Fuller Heads to Concordia in Prosser Trip

Uncle Jim Fuller took a south bound Prosser Tuesday trip to Concordia returning the game evening via Clyde.

Jim Fuller Concordia Prosser Clyde

Horses Wanted For Pasture Near Sherdphl

Wanted notices seek horses to pasture and an eight year old Hereford bull for sale. Victor Erickson advertises one mile west of Sherdphl seeking suitable livestock and pasture space for the animals.

Victor Erickson Sherdphl

Beaver visitors join Sederlin family for Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Sederlin and their children hosted Mrs. Halgren of Beaver as they spent Sunday in town with Mrs. Sederlin.

Conrad Sederlin Halgren Beaver Sederlin

Parlee Plotner Spends Sunday with Concordia Blade Readers

Parlee Plotner, a contributor to the Concordia Blade, spent Sunday with the home folks in Scandia.

Parlee Plotner Concordia Blade Scandia

Reverend Van Gundy to Speak at Burr Oak Corner Stone

Rev Van Gundy left today for Burr Oak to deliver the address at the laying of the corner stone of the new Methodist church on Friday.

van Gundy Burr Oak M. E

Wheat crop test and creamery updates at Malian's

Earl Wyatt tests for Pahn er Kans Saturday morning to check his wheat crop. Miss Emily Anderson oversees the Malian's creamery where tests are running fine.

Earl Wyatt Pahner Kans Emily Anderson Malian’s

Mrs Gui Visits Burdick Kin and kinship circle

Mrs Gui of Burdick Kansas visits with her mother Mrs Olson and sister Mrs Beckman in a extended family gathering. The compact social note highlights travel from Burdick to share time with relatives and indicates family ties across generations.

Local Residents Share Brief Kansas Visits

Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Moses of Great Bend Kans. returned home Monday after a few days visit with G. W. Nimocks and family. Lawrence Nimocks went to Great Bend with them for a short visit. Mrs. Garbry and Mrs. John Loof borrow spent Friday with Mrs. J. B. Beames.

E. R. Moses Great Bend Kans G. W. Nimocks Lawrence Nimocks

Miss Delma Erickson Resigns for New Job in Courtland

Delma Erickson resigned from Mahans Grocery and accepted a position at Tucker and Elliotts in Courtland effective the first of the week.

Delma Erickson Mahans Grocery Tucker & Elliotts Courtland

Nywalls Visit W A Sundine in New Buick

Mr and Mrs D A Nywall and another person drove out to W A Sundine on Sunday in Nywalls new Buick and spent the day together.

D. A. Nywall Nother W. A. Sundine Mr. Nywall

George White Assists at Major Beames Sale Event

George White is assisting at J. BR. Beames during a large sale event, helping manage customers and processing purchases in the busy venue.

George White J. BR. Beames

First Band Concert Opens Season With Rousing City Crowd

A large crowd attended the season opening band concert Saturday night and praised the music from local players with frequent bouquets for the musicians.

Salt Lode for the Chickens and Stock at Ma Han's

Local brief notes a salt lode sale or distribution for poultry stock at Ma han's, indicating a rare commodity source and potential farm supply incident. No further details provided.

Mahan’s

Mrs Freeburg and Mrs Beckman Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs John A Freeburg and Mrs Beckman with Winnifred and Madeline left Tuesday night for Oklahoma City to visit Mr and Mrs John Olson.

John A. Freeburg

Mrs Halgren Heads Tuesday Visit to Caldwell Kans

Mrs A Halgren left Tuesday for a visit with her daughter Mrs Tom Whitley at Caldwell Kansas.

A. Halgren Tom Whitley Caldwell Kans

Roberts Visit Near Sherdahl

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Roberts of Kansas City arrived Saturday evening for a week long visit with Mrs. Roberts' parents, the Ole Johnson family near Sherdahl.

Loyd Roberts Kansas City Robert Ole Johnson Sherdahl

Community Buys Help After Insurance Payouts

The Republic County Mutual Insurance adjusted J. W. Chase’s property loss on Monday and paid $500. Chase’s son’s household goods insured for $100 yielded $79 after saving some items. Neighbors contributed a $100 purse to aid the family, showing community support.

The Republic County Mutual Insurance Co J. W. Chase

Morey Visits with Cooper After Kansas City Trip

C. S. Morey accompanied H. and Cooper home from Kansas City for a few days visit while Mrs. Cooper remains in the city.

H. &. Cooper Kansas City City

Gulick Reports Strong Kansas Crops After East Trip

W. B. Gulick of Gulick Mercantile Co. returns from a two week voyage east with a week in Chicago and a stop in New York City. He says Kansas crops lead and predicts prosperity, noting Taft's nomination as a positive sign.

W. B. Gulick The Gulick Meracantile Co East Chicago New York City Kansas Taft

Card of Thanks for fiery loss assistance

We express sincere thanks to neighbors who kindly helped during our recent loss of property by fire. We are very grateful. J. We and R. C. Chase and families.

J. We R. C. Chase

Belleville Visitor Larvis Lervold Watches Event

Larvis Lervold spent Monday in Belleville visiting the city and taking in local happenings during the daytime.

Larvis Lervold Belleville

Lutherans Dedicate New Church Building at $10,000 Cost

Last Sunday the Lutheran congregation held morning and evening services in the new church, with Rev. C. T. Coulson delivering the sermon. The edifice, built mainly by donation and sacrifice, totals about $10,000 in cost. $42.45 was raised for the building fund. Dedication is planned for this fall. Also noted are excellent potato samples grown by Mrs. J. M. Sigsbee, raised without irrigation.

C. T. Coulson

Potter crop boosts hope of price relief in region

The article notes expectations that a bumper potato harvest will ease the high cost of living, with considerable relief anticipated for this key item. Local officials and growers express optimism about market impact and affordability for residents.

Mrs J B Weary and son John visit ends in Louisville Kans

Mrs J B Weary and her son John returned Monday evening from a visit at Louisville Kansas. The brief note confirms their travel and family visit activity.

J. B. Weary John Louisville Kans

Epworth League Ice Cream Social Profits in Scandia

On the West lawn last Friday evening the Epworth League hosted an ice cream social that drew many Scandia residents and raised about $17 from ice cream sales.

Epworth League West Lawn Scandia

Woman Injured When Horse-Drawn Buggy Lifts Sheer Fears

Mrs Mellen aged about sixty nine of Norway area suffered a broken leg last Friday night after a buggy dash frightened by the team. Dr Henry attended to set the fracture.

Mrs Ed Nondorf Joins Sister on Quiet Visit

Mrs. Ed Nondorf is hosting her sister who is visiting for an extended stay. The sisters are enjoying time together at home and sharing family moments during the visit.

Ed Nondorf

Mrs Newton Visits KK C Return Planned

Mrs Newton returned from her visit at KK C. Don will come back around the middle of next week.

Mrs. Newton KK. C Don

Brayman Family Visits Nebr Relative in town

Mr and Mrs Walter Brayman and family from Nebraska are visiting Mrs Nikirk. The brief note highlights a family visit and local greetings.

Walter Brayman Nebr Nikirk

Mrs Goodwin Departs for Wanatchee Visit

Mrs. W. R. Goodwin leaves Tuesday for Wanatchee Washington to spend a month or more visiting her son Ed Goodwin and family.

W.R. Goodwin Wanatchee Washington Ed Goodwin

Death of Mrs. Smith Reported at Montrose Area

Mrs. Crider's mother Mrs. Smith dies at a daughter's home near Montrose. Mrs. Crider has stayed at her bedside since the prior Monday while Mr. Crider left Wednesday to attend the funeral.

Mrs. Crider Mrs. Smith Montrose

Bus incident injures Chadwick near depot

On Tuesday evening Mr Chadwick was knocked down by a bus while trying to stop frightened team near the Mo Pac depot. He suffered a bruised arm and leg and is confined to bed. The bus was overturned and badly demolished. no one aboard was hurt. The team escaped uninjured.

Chadwick Buss Mo. Pac

Nywall Drugist Shows Off New Buick Car

Dp. A. Nywall the drugist sports a newly purchased Buick from A. J. White and son.

Dp. A. Nywall A. J. White

For Sale Harness and buggy by O R Svore

Driving team harness and buggy offered by O R Svore of Norway Kansas. Farmers phone number 723 listed. Sale item described concisely with contact location.

O. R. Svore Norway Kans Farmers

Death of Father Reaches Mrs Peterson in Almena

Mrs. C. D. Peterson received word Tuesday of her father’s death at Almena. She departed that evening on No. 27 for the city.

Couple and guests travel to Segerhammers social

Mr and Mrs A R Morey Regina Maxell and Adolph Nelson rode in Moreys car Thursday evening to attend the social at Wm Segerhammers.

A. R. Morey Regina Maxell Adolph Nelson Morey Wm. Segerhammers

Rev Carlson Attends District Mission Meeting

Reverend Carlson attends the district mission meeting held in Olsberg, marking continued community outreach activities for the church this autumn season.

Mrs Hawkins and child visit Robt Nylands for sewing help

Mrs. Frank Hawkins and her children visited Robt Nylands on Wednesday to assist with sewing for a couple of projects. The event reflects domestic duties and community aid within the neighborhood.

Frank Hawkins Robt Nylands

Peterson Estate Divided Among Heirs In Court Decision

The John L. Peterson estate was divided among heirs. Mrs. Martin Larson received the farm near Courtland, Lewis Peterson obtained the farm near Scandia, and Mrs. Wm. Bell received the home farm.

John L. Peterson Martin Larson Courtland Lewis Peterson Scandia Wm. Bell

U and I Art Club Plans Next Meeting With Dickerhoff

The U and I Art Club gathered Friday with Mrs Merrill and will meet again with Mrs Dickerhoff of Norway on Friday July 12.

U and I Art Club

Schwan Brothers Travel Through Salt Lake City

Earl and Stanley Schwan were in Salt Lake City on Sunday en route to Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of their travel schedule.

Earl Stanley Schwan Salt Lake City Vancouver B

Lecture on Titanic Wreck Draws Sparse Audience

The address Tuesday evening by Rev. Fred Emerson of San Francisco drew a small crowd despite a helpful and instructive talk contrasting the Titanic wreck with current political unrest. It is noted that more attendance could have occurred.

Fred Emerson San Francisco Altho

Reverend Svore Reads Journal in Scandia Between Trains

Norwegian cleric Rev Svore visited Scandia between trains on Wednesday for dental work and added his name to the Journal readers list.

Svore Norway Scandia

Thanks to neighbors for support during illness and loss

We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our father Carl Nordmark and Mrs Ida Nordman Jno A Nordmark and Mrs C O Endrud.

Carl Nordmark Ida Nordman Jno

Warning posted on pasture bull danger notice

A pasture owner warns visitors that a vicious bull in the field risks injury. The notice, signed W P Shivvers, states entry is at one's own risk and emphasizes internal safety.

W. P. Shivvers

Community Gossip Notes From Eas and Scandia Area

Social items from Eas and Scandia report visits by Eddie Lewis to Rosa Bartlett, multiple families at Nor way commencements, and frequent Sunday gatherings at Loofborrows and Bartletts. Wheat cutting and a general rainfall update accompany notices of travel to Concordia and Belleville with remarks on a holiday timing affecting this issue.

Jesse Haney Eas Scandia Eddie Lewis Talmo Rosa Bartlett Wright Barber Hollis Highland Norway Minta Walter Mabel Young Concordia John Loofborrow E. H. Bartletts Charlies Walter Brayman Clark Murphy C. B. Loofborrows Grandma Kelly Frank Young Tom Gile Harry Gile Robt Lyder Ralph Lash Walter Brayman Rev. Brayman Marion Sheily I. Bartletts Grandpa Barleen Shirly Ihelly B. P. Bartletts I. Bowlings Telleville Larry Gile Ena Kelly Robt. Hyder Belleville Anna Garbry Beames

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Bank OF Scandia J. H. Sandell Jim Moss New Madrid Mo J. P. Vandeveer Lena Cloud County Jamestown Garbry J. B. Beames New Church Republic County Carlson Olsberg Farmers & Merchants Bank Republic Co United States
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