Fire destroys two story house on Shields farm near Lindsborg
The Lindsborg News reported a blaze at a two story home on the George Shields farm southwest of Lindsborg, burning the house and contents. The origin was given as likely from a dining room heater. Funeral services for Mrs Earley were held at home with Revs Van Gundy and Rariek presiding. she left multiple children and grandchildren.
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Lindsborg
George Shields
Kansas
Republican
Earley
Caroline Lowry
Seandia
Oberia Ryan
Liaura M. Wheeler
Edna B. Ekblad
Duluth
Minnesota
Adda C. Morey
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Hill City
Chas
Oskaloosa
Towa
Reb. van Gundy
Scottsville
Rariek
River View
Farmer Finishes Wheat Field Before Rain Hits
John Vandeveer felt fortunate after finishing planting his 50 acre wheat field on Sunday before a one half inch rain arrived that night. He completed the work between showers and regarded it as good luck.
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John Vandeveer
Ice Cream Social Hosted by Epworth League at Theo Danielson Home
The Epworth League of the Swedish M. B. Church will hold an ice cream social at the Theo Danielson home on Thursday evening July 22. Everyone is welcome.
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Epworth League
M. BE. Church
Theo. Danielson
Lew Garman and Frank Hawkins Buy Dray Line
Garman and Hawkins closed a deal with G. W. Gale to take over the dray business and assumed control that afternoon. The Gale family will move to Agra Kansas for the summer while Mrs. Gale visits her parents and Gale seeks summer work.
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Lew Garman
Frank Hawkins
G. W. Gale
G. W
Agra
Kansas
Obituary of Matilda Jane Lowry Earley
Matilda Jane Lowry born September 16 1839 in Clinton Illinois died July 11 1915 at Scandia Republic County Kansas aged 75 years 9 months 25 days. She married Edward Earley October 29 1859 and lived in Iowa Kansas and finally Republic County Kansas. She joined the Methodist church at Grandville Iowa about 1871 and remained devoted to the faith throughout her life.
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Matilda Jane Lowry
Clinton
Dewitt County
Illinois
Henry County
Iowa
Osawatomie
Kansas
Edward Earley
Jasper County
Republic Co
Scandia
Earley
Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Loss
The family thanks all who showed kindness during the illness and burial of Mrs. Earley. They appreciate the floral offerings and the chair who provided music.
Patent Binder Grain Guards Sold by John Freeburg
John Freeburg offers patent binder grain guards that cut down grain handling and claims broad approval from users.
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John Freeburg
Grain Guards Prove Helpful In Harvest Letter
A 1913 letter from John Turner in Linden Ta praises Grain Guards purchased from Champion Grain Guard Co. He describes his 60 acres of down and twisted grain, previously unwinnable, but with guards attached to the binder he cut around the field and harvested 3,500 bushels. Turner recommends the guards to others with down grain.
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Linden Ta
Champion Grain
Guard Co
John Turner
Infuriated Bull Fight Ends in Narrow Escape for Victor Johnson
Victor Johnson of the south outskirts faced a vicious bull in a Monday incident. He attempted to defend his property when the enraged animal charged, causing a tense confrontation and a risky struggle to escape.
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Victor Johnson
Man Fights Bull During Herd Drive Injures and Escapes
A herd drive turned deadly when a bull charged Victor after an attempt to chase it out of a position. He shot at the animal in the nose but the gun failed as the bull broke free and charged him. Victor suffered a broken arm and other injuries yet escaped with his life.
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Victor
Owing Parties Urged to Settle at Local Bank
Notice requests parties owing me for draying to call and settle at the Farmers and Merchants Bank with Ch. W. Gale handling the matter.
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Merchants Bank
Golden Wedding Anniversary Quietly Observed
Mr and Mrs Frank Cuthbertson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday July 4 with a planned surprise from their children and friends. Weather spoiled the big event so they marked the milestone quietly except for Mrs Werts of Smith Center who could attend.
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Frank ‘Cuthbertson
Mrs. Werts
Smith Center
County Road West of Scandia Faces Criticism Over Delays
County commissioners delay on the west of Scandia road proposition draws criticism as residents say the county and transcontinental highway need timely repair. A month passes with little progress, and demands for action grow. The project is large and will require manpower.
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Scandia
Telegram mix up over Proverbs verse causes chilly welcome
A Minneapolis man bored with his bath sends his wife a telegram asking her to read Proverbs 25. She returns to find a frosty reception, as a memory mix up sent the wrong verse, 24 instead of 25. The story ends with a dry, humorous lesson to check the correct chapter and verse.
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Minneapolis
Lindsborg
Soldiers of Fortune at City Hall Saturday
City Hall hosts a reading event on Saturday July 17 featuring Rich ard Harding Davis. The session highlights his Soldier s of Fortune work as part of a local literary schedule.
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Soldiers of Fortune
Richard Harding Davis
Story of Adventure and Revolution With Navy and Cuban Army
A tale of action supported by the U.S. Navy and Cuban Army recounts daring exploits. Admission prices noted as 10 and 20 cents.
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U.S. Navy
Hog Fed by Tin Basins Sparks Feeding Frenzy
A farmer explains Thanksgiving hogs were called to feed by his wife hammering a tin basin. Neighbors later bought Ford cars and the hogs now rush toward passing cars, thinking they are being fed, nearly exhausting themselves.
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Ford
Solomon Tribune
Postmaster Sillingson Goes On Vacation Across Kansas and Oklahoma
Last Saturday at noon Postmaster Sillingson his wife and son Willie began a trip to Southern Kansas and Oklahoma. They will be gone about a fortnight visiting Assoria Lindsburg Caldwell Cherokee and Mutual. Clarence Albro covers the store assisted by Muriel Grubb and Masie Fraser in the post office while Mrs Albro fills Clarence's route duties.
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Sillingson
Willie
Kansas
Oklahoma
Assoria
Lindsburg
Caldwell
Cherokee
Mrs. Albro
Clarence
Norden Hosts Ladies Aid Society Event
Rev and Mrs Norden invite the Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church to a Wednesday July 21 gathering at their home with afternoon and evening activities. A cordial welcome to all.
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Norden
Ladies Aid Society of the
Lutheran Church
Prohibition Push Cheers Nebraska Saloon Closure
Hardy Herald notes some Superior residents called Saturday’s event a Sunday School Convention and expects the Police Judge’s office to end after saloons closed in February. Prohibition boosters claim the pattern proves prohibition works and that state saloons will be shut soon.
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Superior
Hardy Herald
Old
Nebraska
Son of Mrs Mike Curren Dies in St Louis
Mrs Mike Curren received a Sunday message from St Louis announcing the death of her son, details of which were not disclosed in the available text.
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Mike Curren
St. Louis
Tragedy Near St Louis Claims Two Lives
A July 10 report says two men died when an automobile collided head on with a streetcar in St Louis. The dead include Montechristo Thorning a wealthy real estate dealer, and Edwin Raban. Injured are James McKee a broker internals likely to die, and William Rauss.
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Montechristo
Thorning
St. Louis
Montechristo Thorning
Edwin Raban
James McKee
William Rauss
Monte
Scandia
Social Tea by M. E. Lachee Aid Society Held July 22
The Social Tea of the M. E. Lachee Aid Society will be held Thursday afternoon July 22 at the home of W. B. Rhoade. Everyone is invited to enjoy a social afternoon with refreshments 10e and a program calendar 5e.
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M. E. Lachee Aid Society
W. B. Rhoades
Soldiers of Fortune at Sehwaln Theater in Cuba
A six reel monster production titled Soldiers of Fortune shown Saturday night at the Sehwaln cinema in Cuba.
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Soldiers of Fortune
Cuba
Sehwaln Movies
Piano On Bargain At Schmoller Mueller Co Omaha
Customer near Scandia cannot finish payments on piano contract. Piano will be turned over to the first satisfactory party who will pay the balance in cash or five dollars per month. Schmoller Mueller Piano Co Omaha Nebraska.
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Scandia
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co
Omaha
Nebraska
Mrs John Larson Buys Jno L Peters on City Hall Lot
Mrs John Larson closed a deal to own the Jno L Peters property just south of City Hall. She plans repairs and says the fee business may move to town if they dispose of the property.
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John Larson
Jno. L. Peterson
City Hall
Fee
American Oil Co Install New Tank to Meet Demand
The American Oil Co. installed a new steel supply tank at their station this week to support rising demand for their products. The upgrade signals continued service expansion and commitment to efficiency for local customers.
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The
American Oil Co
Passenger train halted by high water south of Norway
South bound Mo Pac passenger halted on siding Wednesday night due to high water south of Norway. Passengers remained onboard while crews evaluated conditions and awaited clearance.
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Mo. Pac
Norway
Sacred Song Service by Presbyterian Chorus and Orchestra
The Presbyterian Sunday School Chorus and Orchestra present a sacred Song Service next Sunday evening July 18 at the church. The service begins at 8 o clock and all are cordially invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
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Mgr
Ch. W. Gale
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