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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
8
Mrs. O. N. Bettis and her two children and Anna Brandt visited Courtland last Thursday to see relatives and friends. Lyle Peterson of Courtland spent Sunday with friends in Scandia.
The region endures heavy rains with the Republican River at flood stage threatening west bottom lands. D A Nywall returned Wednesday from Lindsborg after attending a college board meeting. Chris Nelson came back Wednesday from Kansas City. Sam Summers and family with Bertha Wilson and Edith Sandell fished Sunday on the Republican river near Norway. Miss Harriet Wright slowly recovers from several days illness.
Fred P. Peterson of Salina has been visiting for several days with his brother C. D. Peterson in this city.
A brief item notes that Waight purchased Chan Cullers last week and the chai bought a new one.
Mary Goodwin departed Thursday for Doniphan Nebraska upon learning her sister was seriously ill.
Creditors are urged to call and settle all accounts with the C. W. Gulick Mercantile Co. by August 1 1915. The notice warns of action to collect balances due.
Dr EK A Moore an osteopathic physician operates from the F and M Bank Building in Scandia Kansas with weeklyTuesday and Friday office hours.
Keith Collison came up from Kansas City Sunday evening for a visit with his mother and grandparents Mr and Mrs T J Mahaffey in Oil Cedar.
The American Oil Company column misidentified T. J. Mahaffey as a gentleman. the correct name is C. P. Mahaffey. The error appeared in last week’s advertisement and is being rectified.
Mr and Mrs Hamacher travel to Lakeland Florida after a several week visit with their daughter Mrs Myrtle Grub and family.May require more context for exact dates and ages.
Alfu Tingstrom offers papering and painting services with guaranteed work and estimates furnished on any job. Reliable local contractor advertising home improvement services.
Miss Kye Garman traveled from Republic last Friday to visit her sister Mrs. Md Kier and brother Lew and family at City Hall for a Tuesday night event.
Mr and Mrs Wm Morley left Wednesday of last week for a visit with their daughter Mrs Eva Murphy and Emaly in Goodland Kansas.
The program lists Soldiers of Fortune as a six reel feature showing Saturday with merit 10 and 20 cents. This note outlines the film's length and admission class, indicating a midweek theater listing.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death and burial of our little baby Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson Dre W McCormick and family from Burr Oak visited Professor and Mrs Olsson. Alon day Mrs McCommick and children left over the Prosser for Hastings Nebraska for a visit.
Mrs I P Ahrens and her baby arrived home Tuesday night after a three week visit in Belleville.
Dustin Farmin stars as America's Foremost portrayer of Western Characters in Soldiers of Fortune at Mahans on Saturday night July 17. The leading role features a six reel presentation.
Miss Laura Brouillette of Scottsville Kansas visited Rev and Mrs Rarick last Saturday and Sunday and was home on Monday via Mankato.
Mrs. Clara Cederstam and Sophia Peterson spent Sunday afternoon with Misses Edith and Anna Anderson in a social visit.
Rev. Chas. Kayley of Oskaloosa and Mr. Whit Earley of Hill City Kansas arrive in Scandia Saturday morning responding to news of their mother's illness.
Mrs. Frank Morey of Oklahoma City arrived Monday morning at the loss of her mother Mrs. Earley, prompting funeral arrangements and expressions of sympathy from relatives and friends.
An old advertisement from J.B. Beames touts Fitz overalls described as full cut and guaranteed to last one fourth longer than any other overall in the city. It highlights durable wear for workers and claims extended service life.
Dr and Mrs Kikblad and Mrs Laura Wheeler of Duluth Minnesota arrived Saturday evening to be at the bedside of the two ladies mother Mrs Earley.
Mrs Chas S Morey and her niece visit Kansas City during a brief trip, stopping to visit friends and plan their next engagements.
A group stayed with relatives from Wednesday evening until Thursday evening while en route to Colorado for a brief vacation.
Richard Emanuel, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacedw Dorn, died early Monday morning July 12 1915. Services were held at the family home Monday afternoon and the body laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery. The family has the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.
The U and J Club met with Mrs. Zora Egg last Friday July 2 and spent a pleasant time with fancy work. After lunch they dispersed and plan a meeting in three weeks July 23 with Mrs. Axel Wohlfords at the home of Mrs. Chas Peterson. Dues and fines for the quarter will be collected then and vacation arrangements discussed.
K. B. Wall and his son with Isadorm Bowersox fished the river Thursday. They reported many mosquitoes and no catch, describing a slow day on the water.
Wheat harvest is in full blast as wet conditions sped up ripening. Farmers seized the first opportunity to cut grain, with Sunday activity noted as many fields were ready for harvest.
Miss Ruby Norris accompanied Miss Nellie Hammer to Scandia for dental work. Norway State Bank directors held a quarterly meeting. A freight derailment occurred six cars north of here. A Tuesday wind destroyed Joe Bolsser's barn and scattered damaged trees. Mrs. Anna Carbry and Mrs. Bernice Lodborrow visited Mrs. Beames in Scandia. Mr. P. Stromberg and family visited the Jas. Lewis home in Republic City. Mrs. Gus Nelson of Republic City visits her sister Mrs. A. Anderson. About fifty locals drove east of Norway to surprise Mrs. Christiansen. they brought dinner and enjoyed the day. Mrs. Christinstallments was gifted $75. Claude Griffeth of Belleville visited Custis Griffeth and family. Rebecca Lodge installed officers Saturday evening. Wim. Beatty of Concordia visited friends. Rev. Nichols preached at the hall. A large crowd attended. Mrs. Etta Kasparek and child, and Mrs. Cora Parker with her mother Mrs. Griffin, visited Orson Griffeth’s home. Mrs. Orson Guffeth accompanied her daughter home for a visit. Miss Bertha Ainsworth hosted her Sunday School class. Miss Margaret Johnson of Kansas City arrived for an extended visit. Omer Decker fell from a wagon and was bruised. Mrs. Karl Medlin’s relatives gave a birthday surprise. Clarence Norris spent Sunday with home folks. Miss Ellen Larson returned from Manhattan to visit.
Eve via Kansas City visited with cousin Lena Hansen. The Alice Skeeters were pick wick ing in the grove Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. 4.2 Lewis returning from Concordia. Edith and Norris Dew accompanied cousins home for a two day visit. Michael Thompson's funeral held Tuesday at the Norwegian church with interment in Brewer cemetery. Mrs. W. A. Decker visited Jamestown for extended time with her son Vern. John Hugos shipped a car of hay this week. A. J. White and wife with son George from Belleville visited relatives. Theo Graustedt boasted a 16 pound catch suggesting he is a skilled fisherman.
160 acre farm adjoining Scandia Kansas offered for sale or trade. Well improved with a 9 room house heated by furnace, city water, good outbuildings, fenced and cross fenced, two good wells and a windmill. Contact J. P. Vandeveer, Scandia.
A six reel monster production titled Soldiers of Fortune screens Saturday night at the Sehwahn theater in Cuba.
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