Local notes and social items from week
Local residents and visitors include Bebo at the glasses shop, Bessie Fulcomer visiting Belleville friends, N D Cardwell of Republic visiting Scandia, Ebba Linden helping at Granstedt store, and Mrs Florence McGreagor traveling to Temple Texas. Women’s 25 sale items at Beckman’s during clearance, and Mrs W B Gulick with Miss Katherine traveling to Concordia to spend the Fourth with Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckman’s
W. B. Gulick
Katherine
Concordia
Charles
Belleville Visitor Millie McMullen at Irene Granstedt
Millie McMullen of Belleville is visiting Irene Granstedt this week, sharing time and company in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie McMullen
Belleville
Irene Granstedt
Douglas Downing Visits Kansas City Relatives
Douglas Downing arrives in Kansas City for a short stay to visit relatives and friends. He plans to spend a few days reconnecting with local contacts and enjoying the visit.
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Douglas Downing
Kansas City
Funston Trio Visits Alfred Olson on Sunday
Harry Olson Chris Thompson and Arthur Forstrom all of Funston visited Alfred Olson on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Olson
Chris Thompson
Arthur Forstrom
of Funston
Alfred Olson
Scandia Visitor Lester Tate Plans Navy Enlistment
Lester Tate visited Scandia on Tuesday and intends to go to Kansas City on the 15th to enlist in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Tate
Lester
Kansas City
Navy
Beckman’s Clearance Sale Extends Eight More Days
Beckman’s clearance event continues with eight additional days to shop goods priced below wholesale. The sale offers broader savings and a last chance window for shoppers seeking discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckman
Mrs M. M. Blackwell Takes Rock Island Post in Rydal
Mrs M. M. Blackwell went to Rydal on Monday to replace Mr Beamer at the Rock Island for thirty days in a short-term posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Blackwell
Rydal
Mr. Beamer
Rock Island
House For Rent In Town Inquire John Mahan
A well improved town property is available for occupancy. Interested parties should inquire of John Mahan for details and arrangements.
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John Mahan
Milk For Sale After July 15 Delivered For Five Cents
Mrs Chas Nordman advertises milk for sale with delivery service starting after July 15 at five cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nordman
Bowell Family Visit Noted at Belleville Home
Mrs F B Bowell and son Douglas visited Belleville last Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs A Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Bowell
Douglas
Belleville
A. Stromberg
Hicks Visit and Weeklong Stays Noted in Chapel Area
Reverend and Mrs Hicks visited the Chapel neighborhood on Tuesday. Carol Tate is spending the week in the country. Teddy Granstedt is staying the week at the Victor Herman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hicks
Chapel
Carol Tate
Teddy Granstedt
Victor Herman
Larson Reports Safe Arrival in France to Folks
Anton H. Larson informs his family in a letter from France that he has reached the country safely. He describes travel, the voyage, and current whereabouts.
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Anton H. Larson
France
Mrs Lundine and Jennie Visit Mrs Nelson South of Town
Mrs Lundine and Jennie spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs N Nelson south of town in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lundine
Jennie
N. Nelson
Jamestown Family Visit Notes and Mail Route Update
Roy Riggins and family of Jamestown visited his mother Mrs. A. E. Riggins on Sunday. Clarence Albro is on mail route duty this week after several weeks away for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Riggins
Jamestown
A. E. Riggins
Clarence Albro
Nimocks Name Daughter at Weaver Hospital Concordia
Mr and Mrs G W Nimocks announce the birth of a daughter born at Weaver Hospital Concordia on Wednesday July 10 The item notes a thrift stamp with every $5 purchase during Beckman s Clearance Sale continuing through July 20
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G. W Nimocks
Weaver Hospital
Concordia
Beckman
Family travels by land to Atchison Kansas City region
J J Smith and family left Wednesday morning for a overland trip to Atchison Topeka and Kansas City. The Bank of Scandia window displays a panoramic picture of Camp Cody New Mexico sent by Abe Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Smith
Atchison
Topeka
Kansas City
Bank of
Mrs Mahan and Mrs Wilson Visit Camp Funston
Mrs Mahan and Mrs Wilson traveled to Camp Funston at week’s end to see the servicemen now stationed there.
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John Mahan
William Wilson
Camp Funston
Woman Beneath at Princess Saturday Matinee
A Tom Mix western comedy and the regular five reel feature titled Woman Beneath play at the Princess Saturday. Admission 6 and 17 cents.
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the Princess
Miss Fulcomer Returns Home From Sister’s Home
Miss Bessie Fulcomer, who had been staying with her sister Mrs. Tate and assisting at the jewelry store, returned home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Fulcomer
Mrs. Tate
Seapdia Lumber Company Offers Coal Bin Fill Promise
Seapdia Lumber Company promotes immediate coal bin filling to secure homeowners against potential fuel shortages and rising winter prices. The ad stresses readiness and affordability for winter needs.
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Seapdia Lumber Company
Ward Family Spends Fourth at Ahrens Home in Belleville
Mr and Mrs Nelson Ward and their children of Belleville spent the Fourth at the home of Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens with Mrs E V Nelson Mary West and Sophie Peterson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Ward
Belleville
E. V. Nelson
Mary West
Sophie Peterson
E P. Ahrens
Maid of Belgium at Scan Dia Merc Co Featured
The notice lists fly traps poison powder and paper with Scandia Merc Co promoting coal orders. It also mentions Miss Pansy Stofer visiting Theo Granstedt home, J E Whitney visiting G W Nimocks, Red Cross funds from West Side Community Club, Albert Garman selling mutton via the Journal, Charlie Tate’s farm work, and the Nordman infant recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Merc, Co
Pansy Stofer of
Lovewell
Theo, Granstedt
Mrs C H Stunz Visits Wharton Family in Texas
Mrs. C H Stunz of Wharton Texas visits son F W Kreitzer and daughter in law and grandchildren. A listing notes a film program titled ce Woman Beneath featuring Ethel Clayton and a Western Comedy at the Princess Saturday night with admission 6 and 17 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stunz
Wharton
Texas
F. W. Kreitzer
Kreitzer
Ethel Clayton
Nurse Miss Berggren Returns Home After Concordia Visit
Miss Mabel Berggren, longtime Concordia nurse, has completed several weeks of professional service there and returned home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Berggren
Concordia
Johnsons and Nylands Visit Cawker City
Mr. and Mrs. A B Johnson and Mrs Robi Nyland visited in Cawker City, staying Sunday with Mr. and Mrs A C Johnson after traveling there Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Robi. Nyland
Cawker City
A. C. Johnson
Coal orders invited for winter fuel delivery
Scandia Lumber Company urges readers to place coal orders now for delivery by railcar to solve next winter fuel needs. The notice emphasizes early ordering to secure supply and convenient delivery.
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Scandia Lumber Company
Wyman Visits Republic Overseer of Local Elevator
C E Wyman traveled to Republic this week to inspect the Wyman Johnson elevator as their buyer threshes wheat nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wyman
Republic
Wyman-Johnson
Princess Theatre Screens Western Comedy With Feature Film
The Princess Theatre shows a two reel Western comedy for Saturday night alongside the regular World feature titled Woman Beneath. Admission is 6 and 17 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Princess Theatre
Local family trip to Beloit and visit plans
Dr and Mrs E P Ahreng with family Mary West and Sophie Peter son and Mrs E VY Nelson drove to Beloit Sunday. Miss Mary remained to spend the week with Mr and Mrs Frank Hill.
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E. P. Ahreng
Mary West
Sophie Peterson
E. VY. Nelson
Beloit
Miss Mary
Frank Hill
Local social gathering hosted by Mayor Freeburg
Mrs. B Robbins of San Diego Mrs Blaney of Oklahoma Dr and Mrs Hartwell and Mrs Will Barton of Jamestown were guests of Mrs F B Dowell at the home of Mayor and Mrs Freeburg Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Robbins
San Diego
California
Blaney
Oklahoma
Hartwell
Will ‘Barton
Jamestown
F. B Dowell
Freeburg
Mayors and Council Meet Vance and McTaggart on Utilities Case
The mayor and council travel to Belleville tonight to consult with attorneys Vance and McTaggart regarding the case before the public utilities commission. Concordia Light Co seeks to raise its rates.
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Belleville
Vance and McTaggart
Public Utilities Commission
Concordia Light Company
Nurse Mabel Haggman Resigns in Manhattan Hospital
Miss Mabel Haggman, longtime leader of the Manhattan hospital nursing staff, resigns her post and takes a brief vacation at her Rackley area home. She is accompanied by her friend Miss Pollock of Detroit Michigan.
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Mabel Haggman
Manhattan
Rackley
Miss Pollock
Detroit
Michigan
Othbergs and son head west for California
Mr and Mrs Chas Othberg and son Richard left on the west bound Rock Island Wednesday evening for California to stay perhaps a year or more. They plan to locate in Los Angeles and Charles hopes to work in a garage or assist in shipbuilding for Uncle Sam. The Journal hopes their stay will be temporary.
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Chas. Othberg
Richard
Rock Island
California
Los Angeles
Charles
Uncle Sam
Journal
Wheat yields show good prospects north of town
Fiame threshing has been completed north of town this week and results are fairly favorable. Godfrey McDowell reports wheat yields around eighteen bushels per acre with test weights near 60 pounds per bushel.
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Fiame
Godfrey McDowell
Local Ads Highlight Tobacco Deals and Tuition Fee Notice
A Star Grocery advertises 15¢ Tuxedo smoking tobacco two cans for 25¢ while Scandia Merc promotes poultry remedies and louse powder. The county superintendent warns all prospective high school students must register before July 25 to qualify for free tuition benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Grocery
Scandia
United States Loans to Allies Reach Near Six Billion
Recent loans to Greece totaling 16 million and to Belgium 11 million push Allied aid to about 6 billion dollars. The aggregate U S loans reflect wartime support and financial U S commitments to partner nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Belgium
United States
Wheat crop sold and visitors arrive in town
Wyman and Johnson bought the first of the season's wheat crop from Fred McDowell. The 25 acres averaged 18 bushels and tested fifty eight and a half pounds per bushel. Lucile and Glenna Preble of Kansas City visit their grandfather M A Preble with relatives. They traveled overland Thursday with Rev Henry returning from Excelsior Springs where Mrs Henry received treatment.
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Wyman and Johnson
Fred McDowell
Fred
Lucile
Glenna Preble
Kansas City
M A. Preble
Rev
Henry
Excelsior Springs
Davis Leaves Hohr Hardware for Maute Caldwell Shoe Co
W C Davis, a nearly two year veteran of the Hohr Hardware shoe repair department, has accepted a position with the Maute Caldwell Shoe Co of Concordia and plans to move his family there next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Hohr Hardware
Maute-Caldwell Shoe Co
Concordia
Officer Haggman Ordered from Kenosha to Fort Sheridan
Lieut. C. V. Haggman, stationed in Kenosha Wisconsin for months, is directed to move to Fort Sheridan Illinois. His family, now with him in Kenosha, will soon arrive in Scandia to resume permanent residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Haggman
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Scandia
Davis visits Belleville as sister near death in illness
Mr. O E Davis of Coon Rapids Town travels to Belleville because of his sister Mrs Steve Black who has suffered a paralytic stroke. He came for a brief visit with his daughter Mrs Frank Mahan and family. Elmer has rented the Black farm north of town and plans to move back about September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Davis
Coon Rapids
Belleville
Steve Black
Frank Mahan
Elmer
Families Tour Cawker City and Waconda Springs
Gust Nystrom and family Wm Johnson and family Lewis Wal lin Arthur Wallin and the Moe family drove to Cawker City and Waconda Springs in their cars. Sunday they ate dinners in Lincoln Park and returned via Beloit. They report crops in that area about the same as at home.
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Gust Nystrom
Wm. Johnson
Lewis Wallin
Arthur Wallin
A. Moe
Cawker City
Waconda Springs
Lincoln Park
Beloit
Thanks to Firemen for Prompt Response to Saturday Alarm
Mr and Mrs C D Peterson express gratitude for the immediate fire department response to a Saturday evening alarm. They note the crew worked hard and water use was not required.
United Brethren Church Notes Scandia Communion Service July 21
United Brethren Church notes urge all members to attend the Communion Service on Sunday morning July 21 with full church and community invitation. Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 am and Evening Worship at 8 45 pm. Norway notes report Banner Sunday School class present their play Claim Allowed in Jamestown to a large audience last Friday and plans to stage it again Agenda Saturday evening. Morning Worship at 11 am and Christian Endeavor at 8 45 pm with a cordial church invitation and call for strong community support.
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Norway
Banner
Jamestown
Christian Endeavor
Auto Races Set for Belleville Fair Grounds Saturday
A program of automobile races is planned for Belleville Fair Grounds on Saturday July 20. Rex Kent of Concordia oversees the event promising a fast lineup of cars for the half mile dirt track competition.
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Belleville
Fair Grounds
Rex Kent
Concordia
Local Auto Races and Final Settlement Notice
Indianapolis racer John Mais to lead with Mercer in a fast dirt track card at Concordia. Other entries include Willis Young, Safe Cole, Art Lee, Mark Cannon, R N Bullock and W B Beam. Races include one mile time trials, matched races, five mile free for all, and a Ford stock car event. Admission 50 cents plus tax. starts 2 30 p m. Also notice of final settlement for Jeak Peterson estate in Republic County with hearing July 15 1918. admin R J Bettis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mais
Indianapolis
Mercer
Mais
Dodge City
California
Arizona
Willis Young
Salina
Young
Safe Cole
Ford
Art Lee
Osborne
Mark Cannon
Oakland
R. N. Bullock
Franklin
Nebr
W. B. Beam
Stockton
R.L. Kent
Concordia
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Richmond User
A Richmond Kentucky resident F. B. Tressey hails Chamberlain's Tablets as wonderful and notes he never sold anything that beat them. He recommends trying them for indigestion or constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
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Belleville, Kansas
R. L. Kent
Doctor Bebo
New White Fish
Princess
Mr. N. D. Cardwell of
Ebba Linden
Granstedt
Florence McGreagor
Temple, Texas
Maid of
J. E Whitney
Lincoln, Nebraska
G. W. Nimocks
West Side
Red Cross
Albert Garman
Charlie Tate
United Brethren Church Notes
Farmer’s and Merchants Bank
State of Kansas
Republic, Co
Republic County
Jeak Peterson
Ariting
County of Republic
State of
Kansas
R. J. Bettis
Tor
Isak Peterson
Kas
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