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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
6
Road boosters clear west town passable for autos
A group of local business men volunteered to improve the road heading west of town. The upgraded stretch now allows autos to pass through, according to reports.
Cyclone Destroys Farm Buildings Near Norway
Severe storm hit near Norway with a twister not on the weather schedule. The Joe Blosest farm barn was demolished and trees uprooted, a corn crib wrecked at the Quincy Blooser place, and an orchard damaged on the Scrivner place. The text notes the death of Mr. Thompson on July 4, 1915 at age 76. We, the Thurman family, thank friends for help during illness, death, and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Joe Blosest
Quincy Blooser
Scrivner Place
Anna Thompson
J. H. Throbeck
Thompson
Elurch
A. A. Norden
Scandia
Valley
Helene Thompson
Pioneer settler Micheal Thompson obituary notes
Micheal Thompson born in 1838 near Bergen Novr way and died while living in Norway township. He emigrated to America in 1872 and settled at Scandia then homesteaded in Norway township. He married He-Téne Erickson in 1884 and had eight children, three of whom preceded him. Survived by his wife two sons Eric and Micheal and three daughters Anna Bertha Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Novrway
America
Scandia
Norway Township
Thompson
Republic County
He- Téne “Erickson
Eric
Micheal
Anna
Bertha
Helen
Cooper Family Returns From Kansas City
Mr and Mrs H B Cooper arrive back from Kansas City where H B Cooper recovers from an auto accident suffered about five weeks ago in which he sustained injuries and is now feeling more whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Kansas City
K.C
Tragic Pedestrian Crushed After Curbside Incident
A man, after attending a Masonic gathering, waited on the curb for a streetcar. He stepped in front of a police auto, was struck and dragged several yards, suffering a broken leg and numerous painful bruises. He was knocked down as the car ran over him.
Golden Wedding Celebration for Abe and Josephine Vincent
Last Friday Mr and Mrs Abe Dickerhoof and children and Mr and Mrs Ben Vincent and family near Courtland helped celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs and Mrs Barto Vincent. They were married in 1865 and spent 26 years in Page County Iowa before moving to Kansas then Idaho and Wyoming and Montana seeking Mrs Vincent health. The couple marked 50 years together with gifts of gold from their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Dickerhoof
Ben Vincent
Near Courtland
Barto Vincent
Vincent
Josephine Prentis
Great Prairie Ll
Page Co
Iowa
Kansas
Wyoming
Montana
Fomnoso Draws Crowds With Annual Tournament Show
The event promises lively baseball games and daily balloon ascensions with free acts to entertain attendees. A fan invitation invites the public to enjoy the festivities at the tournaments throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fomnoso
Loss from floods quoted by Mrs Godfrey in Topeka letter
Mrs Godfrey of 1906 Van Buren Street Topeka describes a great loss due to floods soaking their property. The fragment notes flood damage and the personal impact on a Topeka household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Godfrey
van Buren St
Topeka
Household Goods and Clothing Damaged in Landlord Repair Work
Residents report loss of household goods and clothing as their landlord raises the house and undertakes repairs. They are trying to salvage belongings and restore the dwelling to a safe condition amid ongoing work.
Ordinance Details for Four Foot Sidewalks in Scandia
Ordinance No 161 ordains construction and maintenance of four foot sidewalks in Scandia Kansas. Sec 1 requires building the sidewalk width and references prior ordinances for method. The designated route runs along North First Street from Cloud Street intersection to Kansas Avenue and abuts specific lot numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Kansas
Sai¢L
First Street
Cloud Street
Kansas Avenue
Boundary description in Scandia ordinance dated 1915
This item details property boundaries along Kansas Avenue Fifth Street and Republic Street near school land in blocks 3 and 4, including parcels 85 36 37 33 and lots 268 269 in block 17. It notes the ordinance takes effect after passage and publication in the Scandia Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Fifth Street
Cloud
Republic Street
Scandia Journal
Theo, Granstedt
J. A. Freeburg
The Republican River High Water Rescue Appeals For Help
Neighbors thank supporters for aiding in saving horses and cattle during the rising Republican River. About 30 head remain missing, and the authors invite anyone who finds them to inspect the herd and return the cattle to their owners.
Hardware Merchant Leaves for Morland to Move to Scandia
M. E. Mitchell, new hardware merchant, departed Thursday for Morland Kansas to prepare for relocating to Scandia and establish it as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Mitchell
Morland Kansas
Scandia
Masonry Degree Attained by Louis Johnson Monday Night
Louis Johnson completed his Fellow Craft degree in Masonry on Monday night. The ceremony marked a step in his progress within the lodge community and Masonry's traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnson
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Douglas
Ior Shoes
Alway
Gulick
W. B. Gulick
Mgr
Micheal Thompson
LoSnyder
Kaiser Bill
Germany
Bill
Europe
J. C. Swift
Nat‘l. Bank
Burr Oak
Republican
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