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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
5
W Haskell of Smith County has been named warden of the penitentiary. While some preferred Mr Naill from the Fifth district, no objection is raised to Haskell. Judging by his past conduct he is expected to be a capable official.
Side steps of State Auditor Wells during the Devlin trouble are described as extremely funny. He initially refused to act or let the Governor act yet newspapers pressured him. He then pivoted quickly and now proclaims himself an earnest supporter of the Governor in actions he desires.
John F. Beekman closes his Randolph store after about thirty five years of merchandising. He began in 1870 in a small shop and sold over a million five hundred thousand dollars in goods. Stock is being invoiced this week and future plans for the business remain undecided. Beekman is the father of B E Beekman of Scandia and the piece notes the family’s continued enterprise.
J B Beames A P Happer Win Bell and J R Stofer attended the funeral of J F Close at Belleville on Sunday. J B Sutton and N B Cooper began overland travel to Plainville Kansas on Monday morning with plans to break prairie.
J F Close assistant attorney general of Kansas died at his home 221 Woodlawn Avenue Potwin at 4 30 PM Thursday weathered by kidney and heart complications after grippe winter cholera He attended First Presbyterian services Sunday and will be buried in Belleville Interment Sunday afternoon at Belleville Rail service via Rock Island. Close born December 1 1857 in Bellevue Ohio educated at Bellevue High School and Ohio Wesleyan University practiced law in Belleville Nebraska and Beatrice before settling in Republic County as county attorney 1887 1891 later named assistant attorney general January 1903 He was married 1887 to Annie Laura Sehnebly and leaves three children J J Close Jr 17 Mary M Close and Anna Laura Close 3 His death ends a prominent Republican career with extensive assets and insurance.
A local man on the corner left town Tuesday evening after failing to collect money from residents. Scandia residents are praised for recognizing the scam and taking action against the con artist.
Dr T Albert Jones and Dr TL Albert Jones, renowned eye specialists, have departed Hardy after a ten day stay. They report lucrative business and many grateful patients, with plans to return soon. Those seeking appointments may visit the Union Hotel in Superior Mondays, or contact former patients for testimonials.
Local advert lists a sale at the Palace Drug Store offering five ten cent cigars for 25 cents, presenting a quick buy deal for customers seeking inexpensive tobacco.
District 48 report notes Miss Bertha Murpey and Rev. Brayman wed last Wednesday in Concordia and a Beloit area home planned for the newly married couple. Mrs Gussie Walter and Mrs Wisel visit relatives while Daisy Simpson attends Normal at Belleville. Merton Young is improving from typhoid fever. Local gathering at G I Bowling’s included B P Bartlett and family and others with ice cream and cake.
The big street fair starts Tuesday and runs all week in Scandia with continuous activities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.
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