Scandia and Belleville Notes From Home and Vicinity
Local column records daily events in Scandia and nearby Belleville. Items include dances with twelve couples, a July 17 game score of 8 to 7 in 10 innings, dances attended by Iva Nelson, and plans for a Scandia orchestra. Property moves, construction, sales, and business trips are noted along with a train work extra north on Mo. Pac. and upcoming band engagement at Clay Center on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
J.N. Sprinker
Attendees at Normal Belleville and Drainage Work
Attending Normal at Belleville were Mrs. Ella Rockhold and Misses Mary Hanson Alice Smith Addie Gile Lavinia Garman and Mr. John Fraser. Mayor Eagieson had a force of men at work Monday morning draining water from the southwest part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ella Rockhold
Mary Hanson
Alice Smith
Addie Gile
Lavinia Garman
John Fraser
Eagieson
Mo Pac Runs Test Train to Prosser and Norway
The Missouri Pacific operated a trial train from Prosser to Norway and back on Saturday. Regular service resumed through trains for the first time on the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo. Pac
Prosser
Norway
Farm renter faces losses from floodwaters
Gus Wennerstein, renter of the Liebeck farm, reports about 34 acres of corn drowned by high water. He plans to sell his livestock and machinery and take day labor work to survive the flood impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wennerstein
Liebeck
Beckmans Host Social for Miss Kyberg Before Chicago Sendoff
Mr. and Mrs. B E Beckman entertained a small group Thursday evening in honor of Miss Kyberg who departed Monday for Chicago. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J H Sandell, Mr. and Mrs. Gunard Peterson, Miss Edith Sandell, Miss Besse Wohlford, and Messrs W F Eagleson and John Freeburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Beckman
Kyberg
Chicago
J. H .Sandell
Gunard Peterson
Edith Sandell
Besse. Wohlford
W. F. Eagleson
John Freeburg
For Sale Pair of Four Year Old Mules
A pair of four year old mules is offered for sale. They are sound, well broke, and weigh about 2100 pounds. The ad mentions the Wo. Bel and notes the annual school meeting will be held on Thursday July 20. Those interested in school matters are urged to attend and participate.
Foolish Prophet and the Lost Crops of Shirley Shivvers
A fragmentary verse item laments a prophet foretelling fair weather amid floods and ruined fields. It recalls wasted years and work, blaming a misguided forecast for the failed crops and losses tied to the farmer Shirley Shivvers.
Eye Specialist Dr Albert T Jones Visits Scandia
Dr Albert T Jones the eye specialist will be in Scandia for two days July 20 and 21 to consult with patients. Those with eye troubles are urged to call and seek examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert T. Jones
Scandia
Death of Johannes Johansen in his home
Johannes Johansen was found dead in his bed on Tuesday morning. The cause of death was old age and dropsy. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Johansen
Ecklers Headed to Kansas City After Brief Visit
Mr and Mrs M Eckler traveled to Kansas City on Monday following a short stay here They will spend the remainder of their vacation in the city with plans to return later in the month.
Notice to Trespassers on Town 2 Range 5 Property
Warning is hereby given that trespassing on the described property is strictly forbidden in Union township Rosenquist & Larson, N. Rosene, A. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Range
Union Township
Rosenquist & Larson
N. Rosene
A. Nelson
For sale sewing machines and poultry supplies
Cabinet sewing machine with ten year guarantee for 25 dollars. Old reliable White sewing machine in rotary and shuffle. Also poultry feed Dr Hess Pan Ce-a-a an egg maker. Sold by D Aw Nywn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A
Hess
Pance-a-a
D. Aw Nywatn
Route 1 Change Maps Long Rural Path to Post Office
Route 1 changes describe a long rural path starting at the Post Office and running east to section line 4 mile then south to the southeast corner of section 6. The route continues with a series of short legs including multiple 1 mile segments and several east and west traverses ending at village limits two miles west and finally to the post office. Total length given as 2835 miles.
Pose position offer from Sprague Wholesale Co
A classified notice asks readers to accept a paid position offering a straight salary of 3.50 per day or 21.00 per week with potential for permanent promotion. It promises no bond or red tape and urges immediate local employment via Sprague Wholesale Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague Wholesale Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Hoyt Wins Praise as Auctioneer at Mankato Horse Sale
Hoyt, the popular auctioneer of Mankato, arrived Saturday to preside over the horse sale. He is highly successful and receives calls for his services from all over western Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Mankato
Kansas
Keg and Muleside Rescue Tale From Scandia Stream
A keg of beer washed from a platform at Scandia on the Fourth and floated downstream. Two men seized the keg. Nearby 16 head of miners were in the water, and the owner offered half his stock for rescue help, but no one dared to venture out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Belleville
Tfreeman
Belleville Dominates Clay Center Team 11 to 1 in Slow Game
About 20 Scandiaites attended the Belleville clash at Belleville Monday. Belleville won 11 to 1 as the pace dragged, with many Clay Center players either unable or unwilling to participate. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Morey and others listed among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
A. .R. Morey
J. M. Weislogel
Emma Gunter
Gertrude Gullers
A. J. Riley
James Whitney
Joe Sprinker
J. B. Henry
B. E. Beckman
Ned Kimball
Harry Paynter
Parlee Plotner
Merle Paynter
Chan Cullers
Jesse Kershner
Bert ‘Paynter
Tom ‘Willis
Elmer Holmes
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M. E
I. P. Rapy
Wi Long
Omaha
Iva Nelson
Courtland
Haskell Indians
Park Association Grounds
Wm. Walker
J. W. Plotner
J. A. Caldwell
Pinney
Charlie Mahaffey
Will Gatchel
Clifford Hatch
W. W. Hollenbeck
A L. Coleman
J. N. Sprinker
Mr. Coleman
Barge
Gulike
de Livel
M. Weislogel
John W. Pipher
Manhattan
Mr. Pipher
A.J. White
Nate Garber
Golda Mahaffey
Gulick Mere. Co
Beatrice
A. Culp
Clay Center
Chautauqua
U. N. Hendrix
Western Broncos
Rock Island
G. KE. Thorpe
Lawrence
Shirley Shivvers
JW. Ekblad
Hoggman M
Ekblad
Hoggman Physicians & ‘Surgeons
Riley Building
Methodist Church
Scandia, Kansas
Palace Drug Store
W.W. Hollenbeck
J.C. Claflin
Kansas Avenue
Mrs. Wilder
Lina J. Wrigley
American School OF Osteopathy
Kirksville
Moq
Scandia, Kans
J. W. Hall & Co
Belleville, Kansas
le Warren
Jennings Gallery
A. J. Rimey
D. A. Nywall
Dr. Hess
A.B
Rapports
White's
CE Gen's Pass & Ticket Agent
St. Louis
Concordia
H. Z. Ackey
Rock Island System
K.C
St Louis
Dex Su
R’ky Mount Limited
Dialiy
P.m
Sun
Rocky Mountain
Sud
Rock Island SA Au
Missouri
Piven
Kansas City
Pete Miller
Prop
R T Smith
J‘l Kinney
White Pine
Nywall
A.J. Awry
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