Community Round of Sunday Visits and Local Harvest News
District 96 residents Fred Mainquist and Arvid Larson with families visited Allan Larson and Henry Aspergren and Edna Larson hosted birthday surprises. Many neighbors and relatives shared afternoons and evenings at Larsons and Aspergrens, with Ruth Peterson and others helping with chores and cherry canning. Harvest work continues as farmers busy in grain fields nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mainquist
Arvid Larson
Allan Larsons
Howard Vandeveer
Ruth Eggers
M. A. Larsons
Henry Aspergrens
Edna Larson
Carl ‘Wallin
Larson
Katherine’ Thompson
Glada Bell
Katherine Walters
M. E. Mainquist
Ruth Peterson
Victoria
M. A. Larson
Henry Petersons
Andrew Petersons
Allan Larson
Ruth Eggers Hollis
Carl
Myrtle Larson
Arthur Freeman
Alma Olson
Altin
Anderson
Street
Grace
Fred Lundberg
Ernest
Union Residents Attend J T Johnson Funeral in Belleville
The Union community sent many residents to Belleville on Tuesday for the funeral of J T Johnson. The article notes wet weather with rain totals for June and recent showers. Logan Scott and family visited Norway last Sunday and attended church confirmations with their daughter Leota among those confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Belleville
J. T. Johnson
Logan Scott
Norway
Leota
Charles Larson
Roy. Milner
Freedom Township
Ted Milner
Audrey Dean
Frank Mosher
Notice of Final Settlement in Nels P. Peterson Estate
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court at Belleville an administrator with the will annexed for Nels P. Peterson seeks a full and final settlement at the next court term on July 24 1928 at 3:00 PM. The hearing covers allowance of services attorney fees discharge and heirs determination. G W Nintocks administrator with will annexed June 26 1928 Belleville Kans Attest Henry H Van Natta probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Nintocks
Nels P. Peterson
Belleville
Kans
Henry H. van Natta
Administrator's Notice in Peters Estate Proceeding
In the Probate Court the estate of Martin O Peters deceased receives letters of administration to Nelson J Ward as administrator. Creditors must present claims within one year from June 13 1928 or be barred. Henry H Van Natta Probate Judge officiates. notice dated June 13 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Kansas
of Republic
Martin O. Peters
Nelson J. Ward
Fartin
Signs of hail storm recovery in area fields and farms
Report notes hail damage effects diminishing as some corn begins to sprout with favorable weather. Local notices mention community gatherings, medical visits, and farm-prospect discussions including wheat cutting and harvest progress. Several families travel between Belleville Scandia and Garden City for visits and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hall
Hall
Garden City
Cottonwood Falls
Ernest Mikesell
Floyd Howard
Roy Hall
Belleville
J. T. Johnson
Moshers
Colo
L. A. Johnson
Clay Center
Union
Nancy Moe
Concordia
Emery Hall
Lee Bowersox
Republic
Earl Johnson
Marnhing
Ray Beecher
Hill City
Jack Ambrose
Kansas City
Nels P. Nelson
Anti Horse Thief Association
Sherdahl Hall
Floyd Johnson
Scandia
Dan Householder
New York Arrest Over Fiendish Tele Phone Scheme
A 45 year old man named Joshua Copper smith was seized in New York for trying to export funds from gullible people by displaying a device he calls a tele phone claiming to transmit the human voice over metallic wires to distant listeners. Authorities praise the swift action and seek a prompt, fitting punishment to deter similar cons exploiting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joshua Coppersmith
New York
Court House News and Local Updates From Republic County
Court House News recalls 1927 records with chattels and new cars, notes a Daisy Childs injunction suit vs Chicago Rock Island and Pacific over pond seepage, and mentions courthouse closures on July 4. It covers license renewals July 1, North Central Kansas Free Fair improvements, North Meridian road aid, federal road aid limits, and Curt Weinertstein’s tall corn contest entry near Seagadia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Daisy Alice Mariah Childs
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Rock Island
Thhreby
Kansas
Republic County
North Meridian
W. M. Jardine
Washington, D. C
State Highway Commission
Topéia
Highland and Vicinity Social Roundup and News
Local residents recount visits from Concordia Scandia and Ef fingham. Neighbor notices include a cow struck by lightning and a family quilting project. Obituaries include Ben Spillman of Kanapolis. Birth announced for Wesley Ames’s daughter. Gust Wein erstain touts tall corn and ongoing farming efforts amid community notes.
Christmas health tips for infants and babies
A 1920s style public health column urges mothers to give water to babies in addition to milk to prevent anhydremia, notes crying and misconstrued signals, and advises regular bathing and skin care. It also mentions humane handling of a mad dog and promotes Purina Calf Chow for calves.
Locomotive Boiler Sparks Tender Question
A man explains to a woman in a locomotive works that the large object is a locomotive boiler and adds that it boils to make the locomotive tender. The exchange highlights curiosity about locomotive components.
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Union News
Court House News
Curt Weinerstein
Seagadia
Lindahl Place
Desirin
Curt
Highland and Vicinity
Earl Patterson
Cora Young
Siebenborn
Sadie Walter
Minta
Chas. Walter
Lester Tate
Charles
Margaret Gile
Effingham
Esther
Jens Stinsas
Mertie Walter
Ben Spillman
Kanapolis
Bernice Loofbourrow
Wesley Ames
Victor Thompson
Chester Woodka
Floyd Nondorf
Frank Young
Hedlly
Harley Stacey
Colorado
Mary Sandells
Gladys
Roy
Fairbury
Nebr
Gust Weinerstain
Gust
Seal Doctor
du Pont Paints
Duco
du Pont
Oilson Hardware
The
Scandia Journal
Princess
Arizona
Wildcat
Tony, the
Wonder Horse
George
Jessel
Private Izzy Murphy
Koko
Earth Control
G. A. Mathis
Ethyl
RED Crown
O. P. McMurray
Harry L. Hunt
W. 5Th
V. Haggman
Adolph Nelson
C. E. Albro
V. C
Chas. Nordman
Lebanon
Edwin Olson
W. M. A. R. Morey
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