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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
5
Mrs Nellie Snyder became proprietor at the start of the month and has since renovated the Brunswick hotel from top to bottom. J C Ivan serves as porter as the hotel adds furniture and conveniences, promising finer accommodations and a better stopping place for travelers and visitors, boosting town activity.
The Journal notes the Scandia Picnic planned for July 31 and August 2 with strong attractions and a guarantee of 100 pounds pressure over three days. It mentions changes from last year, hopes for improved entertainment, and a dispute over Rail Service with Republican Valley. It also recounts a school board anecdote about a teacher and students guessing numbers on the board.
The Missouri Pacific Railway sought to discontinue passenger service on the Prosser Branch and petitioned the Utilities Commission for a privilege. A hearing was set for Friday July 1 in Topeka with local supporters urging continued service and presenting petitions. Representatives from Scandia Norway Republic Concordia Superior gathered to argue on behalf of the public. The railroad contended the line was unprofitable and the region lacked sufficient business to justify keeping the service.
The Scandia township Sunday School convention will convene in Scandia on July 29 with prominent speakers including Mr Rockefeller among the attendees.
Eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr Joseph D Lowry of Kansas City Missouri will be in Sca dia Monday and Tuesday July 21 and 22. Special attention to painless removal of tonsils and adenoids. Glasses fitted and examinations free at Brunswick Hotel.
A reception was held at Mrs. A. P. Swenson's home last Thursday in honor of her son Rev Emil Swenson and his wife who recently arrived from Rock Island Illinois where he graduated from the…
A luncheon was served after a large neighborhood gathering at the Theological Seminary. A booster trip for the picnic will feature an auto tour as a major advertising texture, inviting auto owners to join. For details contact M. A. Prebs Adolph Nelson or J. J. Smith, committee members.
Mrs. F A Cullers will depart Wednesday for a short trip through National Yellowstone Park. A party of four including Mrs C P Carstensen and Miss Louise Carstensen of Beeville, Miss Keene Phones of Salina, and Mrs Cullers will travel together. A drawing at Scandia Pharmacy and the Journal will award a gold watch on Tuesday night July 22 at 10 o'clock.
Fire destroyed the Duncan Bros residence east of Rydal as flames threatened a neighboring cottage. Nurses failed to relocate the cottage, and Quincy Lloxs of Norway used his 90 horse power auto to hook up a rope and move the small house clear of the blaze, saving most furniture.
The County W C T U Convention will meet in Belleville on Friday August 8 with a gold medal contest in the evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
C G Bulkley of Salina was in town Tuesday returning home after business in the Belleville McClune estate. The piece recalls Isaac McClun an early Farmers and Merchants Bank backer who was deemed insane years ago and died in Cawker City earlier this month.
Ed Wires does electrical work for the Auditorium production tonight and tomorrow night. Sle arrived yesterday and has worked all day setting up lights for the various scenes. The electrical setup is a key factor in the play’s success, according to Norton Telegram.
Ex senator Burton spends five columns critiquing Roosevelt in a Salina Un'on piece. He warns that if Roosevelt stays quiet, Burton will leave him alone. Also notes a Kansas domestic dispute where a man is beaten by his wife and submits to her, plus church service and Mrs Albro’s heat illness.
Mrs Gust Anderson and daughter Anna and son Elmer visited Mrs Sederlin on Monday afternoon. Mrs J D Wier had two weeks of illness but is now better. G R Thompson family left for Broken Bow Nebraska for a visit. Stanley Sshwahn assists at Scandia Pharmacy this week during R G Thompsons absence.
The Dorcas Society will convene in the church parlor Friday afternoon and be entertained by Mrs. D A Nywall. A communion service is planned for next Sunday morning at 10:80 o clock with the pastor delivering his farewell sermon.
Revival closed Sunday with 18 conversions and 18 accessions to the church. Regular services every Sunday morning and evening. Endeavor next Sunday evening at o clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. E. Gale, Pastor. All are invited.
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