Born to Mr and Mrs McCall a son
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. BB McCall on Sunday July 6. Freeman reports the birth as a family announcement with the child’s gender and date.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
7
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. BB McCall on Sunday July 6. Freeman reports the birth as a family announcement with the child’s gender and date.
A local notice advertises absolute cost pricing to close out a store with Mrs. L. M. Wizener urging shoppers to shop promptly. The item list spans miscellaneous lines including real estate and personal notices from residents. Community chatter notes a Fourth of July celebration in Scandia with a flower parade led by city young ladies and praise for their efforts. Jonathan Wibling of Godfrey Illinois visits his sister Mrs J. P. Heaton after 29 years apart. Doctor A V Banes of St Joseph Missouri offers monthly treatments with set office hours. Orville Kickley from Beaver township recalls boyhood days with a JourNAL staffer.
W D Brotchie visited Belleville while Walt Ward came from north Union. Miss Sarah Nelson visited Court land, and Eva Jokander returned to Kansas City after home time. A brick crossing was added at Kansas Avenue near the Methodist church. Rain and floods affected rivers, oats, and a church tent blown down in Denver. People traveled to Topeka and Beatrice, with various errands, errands and social events noted.
The Ladies of the Methodist church will serve ice cream Saturday afternoon just east of Whitney's store to raise funds for the church. Proceeds are to a local fund, with the event advertised in the town.
The writer claims London streets kill more people every decade than British losses in the Boer War. They compare a single year’s deaths to Tel el Kebir and note danger on wet days at Ludgate Circus Piccadilly Circus Trafalgar Square and nearby financial districts, likening it to military reconnaissance.
Whitcomb Riley, noted American writer, is described as a great friend of former President Harrison. When Harrison visits Indianapolis the pair are commonly seen walking together near the city residence area.
Five to farm loans and a small commission. Write or call J W Haly & Co Belleville Kansas for details.
Charles Fredell is so ill he cannot care for himself and was moved to the home of his daughter Mrs. John Gatchell on Monday evening.
A church benefit ice cream social is set for Saturday evening July 18 at the residence of C. O. Hugos. The event is organized by the church committee to support church activities in Norway.
Mrs J P Porter departed last week with Miss Grace Morris to Kansas City where Porter will receive hospital treatment. Morris is employed as a nurse at the facility.
The JOURNAL editor departs this evening to accompany his mother in law Mrs Whaley to Boulder Colorado where she will visit another daughter. He will likely stay several days. Rural Route No 2 sees excitement over money and letters taken from mail boxes. If a post office inspector passes by trouble could arise for a certain person.
A gasoline stove explosion at Coleman’s barber shop caused a small scare Friday night. Prompt use of fire extinguishers confined the blaze with no major damage reported.
A Washington letter sent to the Belleville postmaster says planned Rural Free Delivery routes will not be established as they do not meet the department requirements. The Scandia postmaster has not received any notice about proposed changes locally.
R. J. Smith, agent for Concordia Laundry, announced deliveries of baskets from the Up-to-Date Restaurant every Wednesday.
Fashion dictates that women wear a boa this winter, favoring chenille trims for richness. Silk boas with ruffles and long finishes, feathers, and contrasting ribbons create light fluffy neck garnitures. Black and pale tones dominate, with grays browns pinks blues and grays seen, while sheer fabrics like mousseline tulle and chiffon appear for evening wear with gold embroidery.
Advertises nationwide collections and contingency-based fees. Claims a system that never fails and offers references from former clients and business firms, listing Colby Kansas as a hub and naming attorney Clement L. Witcaan and eye ear specialist Dr. Barton Pitts among correspondents.
An old advertisement touts Kidney-Ettes as the remedy for kidney troubles priced at 25 cents by D. A. Nywarrt & Co. Druggest. It also promotes Strength and vigor from a ready to serve wheat and barley food that nourishes and sustains without burden.
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