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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
4
Scarcity looms for canned vegetables among jobbers and price hikes are forecast for next year. Gulick's maintains a full stock of fruits and bestselling brands and offers them at low prices.
Justine Augusta Brandstrom died at her home on the C J Peterson farm July 5 1911 aged 74 2 5 born April 30 in Svit ting Parish Westeros Law Sweden married July 4 1858 to Anders Olaf Brandstrom came to America in 1878 lived in Republic Co since 1880s joined Swedish M E Church in 1885 funeral at Swedish M E Church burial in Riverview Cemetery. husband one son and one daughter preceded her in death leaves one daughter Mrs C J Peterson and other relatives
Gustaf Linden died at his home seven miles northwest of town on July 5 1911 at age 68 years seven months and seventeen days. Born November 18 1842 in Westerlosa Parish Ostergotland Sweden he immigrated to America in 1868 settling in Republic County in 1871. He married Anna Louisa Farnstrom in 1878 and left a wife four daughters two sons two grandchildren and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at Swedish Methodist church conducted by Reverend Johnston with burial at Riverview Cemetery.
Probate Judge A A Burk and Sheriff Huntington with Attorneys Vance and Ward and Doctors Henry and Haggman traveled from Belleville last Friday to Mrs Lindahl's home. They conducted an inquiring into her mental state and adjudged her insane.
The Scandia Kansas city council passes an ordinance for the year 1911 tax levy. General fund and street improvements taxed at specified mills per dollar of real and personal property. Water bond interest sinking fund set at thirty three mills. Ordinance takes effect after publication. Passed July 7 1911.
Last Friday evening a serious accident occurred at the home of Rev Johnston in this city. Twelve year old Amy and Joyce fell into the cellar when Amy carried him. Joyce escaped with slight bruises while Amy was unconscious and seriously injured but is now improving with a badly cut face and head.
Monday evening James Whitney and Charles Blosser from Norway were riding in Mr. Blosser's Auburn touring car when the rear axle broke as they turned toward the Miller livery barn. They were driving slowly and no further damage occurred. what might have happened at higher speed is only conjectured.
Jess Haney sought cool shelter from heat in the cellar while at work he cooled off and fell asleep. Mrs. Haney led a neighbor search last Saturday as lanterns lit fields and homes. He woke at 10 pm to explain and neighbors cautioned him not to repeat the lapse.
The Journal notes a cement composing stone by Fred Anderson rivaling marble in hardness and finish. It costs $2.00, is not patented, and can be produced with a cement-sand mix and a cement facing. Also reports rain easing drought and local social notes including Mrs. F. K. Stark and Zona White’s travels and a Buick sale to Belleville Telephone Co.
The Oliver Nelson residence on Kansas Ave hosted a Friday afternoon and evening event under the Ladies Aid and Epworth League of the Swedish M. E. church. The affair drew a large crowd and was a financial success with gross receipts of 24.36 dollars. City Council met Friday night approving Ordinance 147 tax levy and plans for a second 20 foot well and shed for hose carts. A Sunday rain brought near inch of moisture, boosting corn prospects.
A brief item notes the price movement for mL Vine with multiple figures shown including 69c 25c 20c and 25c with no clear context. The text reflects ongoing price changes in the market and suggests continued advance in costs.
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