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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
8
Larry Wright of Hardy joined Mitr and Airs for a social evening and stayed overnight with J. G. Schafer and wife after attending the event.
Messrs W B Gulick Adolph Nelson A R Morey J B Henry and A Ellingson went to Concordia in the latter s café Friday evening to attend the Elks.
A L Wright traveled to Beatrice and spent the day Sunday away from home.
Lillie and Mabel Olsom will entertain the Dorcas Society at the church parlors next Friday after noon July 24th.
Swat the fly with a 10 cent swatter free with every two Frontier coffee packages bought at Mahauns.
Win Llay Jr spent Thursday in Scandia and attended the M E social at the West home in the evening. Will feels hopeful about his prospects for Clerk of The Court formation.
Rev. A. D. Wright and his daughter Starriet spent the weekend visiting their relative A. L. Wright in town.
Miss Mayme Johnson spent part of last week visiting with a friend at Rice Kens, sharing time and conversation during the outing.
Mrs. C. F. Ericsson went to Jewell County on Wednesday to handle farm business near Lovewell. Her Wheat is being threshed this week.
Mrs. Champion and her baby from Argyle Minnesota visited Miss Bertha Wilson one afternoon last week during a return trip. Mrs. Champion is remembered by readers as Miss Sunshine Gardner.
Ed Wires has accepted a position in the D A Nywall drug store and is now on the job. We are glad to see him back in Scania again.
Miss Mary Rhine of Washing ton and Miss Edna Rhine of Had dam came for a visit at the W M Oliver home this week.
A good Studebaker buggy is for sale at a bargain price. Contact Gus Killgren at phone number 1412 to inquire.
Miss Edna Rhine formerly a guest at the Oliver home traveled to Concordia Tuesday evening. Clarence Stelzer of Soldiers accompanied the outing in a brief social report from local society notes.
J C Gunter of Westmoreland visited the area in the latter part of the week to discuss the Wrigley foreclosure case. The day was spent with his brother W R Stelzer during the Sunday automobile trip.
Readable fragment reports a trade at Peter Sons Meat Market involving Iiggs. No additional context or dates are provided in the OCR segment.
Mr and Mrs Blosser and their daughter visited the Girls camp on Wednesday during visitors day. Mrs Cullers also joined the gathering as attendees toured activities and facilities.
Jake Stofer and his wife with Jake Stofer Jr and sons traveled to Lincoln last week for a family visit. Nelson Ward of Belleville was a Scandia visitor Tuesday.
Mrs J M Weislogel and Don Klausserman traveled to Clay Center on Tuesday for a routine social engagement. The trip highlighted community ties and local hospitality as they visited residents and enjoyed conversations.
John Botts fell seriously ill at work in the elevator on Tuesday but is recovering and hopes to return soon. W. R. Stelzer suffered tonsillitis at the start of the week. Leslie Grubb contracted typhoid fever after taking ill on Monday.
Professor Olsson returned Wednesday evening from Pawnee where Mrs. Olsson is leading the first year Girls Camp. He says 65 girls are enrolled, 25 more than the prior Boys Camp attendance.
Jack Brotchie helps wire the new school building, aiding construction work and electrical installation as crews advance to finish the facility.
City Hall work revives the aging structure making it look almost new and enhances its appeal to visitors. The project focuses on restoration of exterior and interior features to improve curb appeal and function.
Plasterers arrived Monday to begin work on the new school building, marking the start of construction.
Wright's Cash Grocery reports increased business after adding a National Cash Register last week. Owner Mr Wright also introduces a deli wagon to improve service speed for customers.
The Picnic management has secured the Fuller building to serve as a public restroom during the event on August 5 6 and 7. This improvement aims to boost visitor comfort compared with prior years as the committee plans better facilities.
John H Nelson arrived from Kansas City to visit his parents Eric Nelson and wife for a few days. He will return home with his two children who have been visiting their grandparents. Nelson formerly worked at the Journal office and now lives in Okemah Oklahoma where he says crops are the best in many years.
Mr Nywall attended the Bethamy College board of directors meeting at the Lutheran parsonage on Thursday. Previously Nywall and Dr Olson had made the trip to Lindsborg for the meetings, but the other members chose to go this time.
The Ladies Aid Social for the Swedish Methodist Church will be held next Thursday July 23 in the afternoon at Rev O J Swans home just east of the church. A hearty welcome to all.
Otto C. Nelson of Scandia via phone 1405 advertises a span of good mares weighing about 2400 pounds each seeking buyers or inquiries.
Wrights announces fresh bread availability inviting customers to call or visit to share news and stories. The store emphasizes community spirit and welcomes tips or observations from patrons.
The Journal Office reports large sized carbon or transferr paper now in stock for customers. This item is available for purchase at the newspaper office.
Ivar Norden Scanidra announces willingness to work for hire in farming tasks including buying and stacking, offering assistance to those needing extra labor.
For sale two cows, one fresh this month and one due in August. Contact T Larson at phone 919.
Frank Hawkins advertises as an experienced carpenter and builder. He invites parties needing work or estimates to contact him at 2718 Starr St in Lincoln Nebraska.
Fred Rasmussen Malbel Rasmussen and Andrew Granstedt visited Streets on Sunday.
Mrs Debus and her son Warren traveled from Otego Wednesday evening to visit friends here. She is a guest of Mrs Godfrey and plans to return Saturday evening.
Wm Mapes and his family arrived Wednesday and will occupy the Larson property that was previously home to A Ellingson and family.
Mr and Mrs H B Cooper are expected to return home by the end of the week, marking their anticipated arrival after a period away. Local friends await their reunion and note plans for light social visits upon their arrival.
The big picnic promotion appeared in the Heralds with notices for Mr. and Mrs. Email Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. A Huntington. Miss Ora Huntington traveled from Belleville Friday evening and joined the riverbank fishing trip, staying overnight.
Neighboring papers report other towns holding union services Sunday evenings, drawing popular support in the region. The question arises how Scandia will respond to this trend and its impact on local religious life.
Readers suggest an arrangement to improve church service turnout. Most attendees likely to back the idea, expecting higher participation at evening services.
M K E choir members hosted an ice cream social on the West lawn last Thursday evening. The illuminated lawn drew a large crowd who enjoyed ice cream and music from the Sqanda band. Proceeds, about 13 dollars, will fund choir music purchases. Norweg ian musicians noted for midweek rehearsals added to the evening, while the midweek program changes were widely remarked.
Wm. Larson of Far View South Dakota encloses a money order for one dollar to have the journal mailed to him.
Chas A Anderson of Lincolnston Kansas writes to Lnc asking to renew his subscription to the Journal using order 10uv p1.UU, indicating payment for continued delivery.
L Steele mails a one dollar post office order and requests the Journal be sent to his widow at Glendale Ore Five Lew readers tus Week, uS clodur- 5 12.
Scandia Kansas well drillers Marple and Son invite customers to write or call about water troubles. Contact by phone 166 to arrange assessments or repairs in the Scandia area.
Advertisement offers well drilling services by Chas Persinger Courtiand Kaus. It invites readers to see or write for more details regarding these services.
Local shop announces bulk availability of large size carbon paper ideal for transferring sewing and drafting patterns. Stock is ready for immediate purchase with common sizes and bulk discounts offered.
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