School Meeting Votes Nine Months and Assistant Request
Director H S Cooper called the meeting and approved the minutes and reports. Geo B Smith was elected treasurer to replace Mr Riley. Nine months term approved. The board may hire an assistant for the two lower rooms. Balance on hand about 1025 dollars. Heating estimates to be sought next meeting. No tax due to missing state valuation. adjourned to Thursday July 30 at 2 PM. Fifteen present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Cooper
Geo. B. Smith
Riley
Band Benefit at City Hall Draws Supportive Crowd
Entertainment for the Band at city hall last Saturday night drew a decent crowd. The program included a lecture by Rev James Hughes and musical selections from the band. Ice cream and cake were served, and about fifty five dollars was raised for new band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee W. C. Jordan
Grace
May. Cooper
James Hughes
B. A
A. A. Zimmerman
Hughes
Scandia
Small Wreck on Rock Island Delays Local Morning Passengers
A minor wreck occurred Saturday after nine when No 28 struck bad track half a mile west of the river. The tender front was derailed and rode the ties for a quarter mile before stopping. Track damage and smashed ties stretched for a distance. The accident halted service just over two hours while repairs were completed. Passengers were frightened but safe. The train was reportedly moving fast at impact.
Surprise Birthday Party For Edward Anderson
A jolly crowd of Scandia youths visited Edward Anderson Saturday evening July 18 to surprise him on his birthday. Refreshments were served and the guests departed late, wishing him many happy returns of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Anderson
Scandia
Edward
Lund Morris Wedding in Seattle July Fourth
Miss Nettie Lund wed Mr. A B Morris in Seattle on July 4. Mrs Morris formerly resided in Scandia. The Journal extends best wishes for a long happy and prosperous married life to the couple and their many friends share the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Nettie Lund
A. B. Morris
Morris
Scandia
Lost laundry items in Scandia found and collected
A bundle of five shirts ten collars and three cuffs was found on the streets of Scandia and turned over to Coleman agent for Manhattan Laundry for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Coleman
Manhattan
Manhattan Laundry
Nystroms Install Window on Grant Street South Side
Dr and Mrs J B Henry and their little son traveled to Kansas City on Wednesday. The Nystrom family added a new window to the south section of their Grant street house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nystrom
Grant Street
J. B. Henry
Little Son
Kansas City
M. A. Preble
Mankato
Glen
Local notices and visits fill town chatter
A scattered list of community items includes purchases from Graustedt's Grocery and Hohr's, a new crossing between Curren and Stofer properties, visits from Omaha and Des Moines residents, teaching assignments for Edna Roberts, porch and sidewalk improvements by Grandpa Vandeveer and Frank Hawkins, plus various farm and poultry product references and local commerce notes.
Sunday School Convention at Swedish M E Church
Sunday School convention program at the Swedish M E Church begins 10 a m with devotional exercises Rev Jordan leads at 10 30 and 11 15 features a general discussion and query box J B Sutton presides at 1 30 p m devotional by Rev Zimmerman at 2 00 and talks on Sunday school duties by George Henry Rev Hughes Minnie Bowling and John Fraser A M 4 00 rounds off with miscellaneous business and officer elections Music by F N Woodward Swanson Mrs Henry Johnson Miss Carrie Hohr are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Township
M. E
Jordan
Lavinia Garman
J. B. Sutton
Zimmerman
George Henry
Rev. Hughes
Minnie Bowling
John Fraser
A. M
F. N Woodward
Round
F. N. Woodward Swanson
Henry Johnson
For Rent Four Room House Available
A four room house is available for rent. Apply to C T Erickson.
Live Stock Report from Kansas City Stock Yards
Special to Scandia Journal reports July 21 cattle prices fell last week reducing supply and today. Run yesterday 14 000 and 12 000 today with market five to fifteen higher and steers strongest. Hog run shorter than a year ago, top 6.57, bulk 6.35 to 6.50, pigs 5.25 to 5.75. Buyers push for reductions but optimism remains for higher prices later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Journal
Kansas City
Mrs Tucker Spends Friday With Proctor Family
Mrs. Frank Tucker and her young son visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Conner, sharing a family reunion moment in the community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tucker
Mrs. Conner
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A. L. Coleman
GC. M. Goold
Oklo
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Stofer
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Omaha
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Courtland
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Iowa
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George Houtin
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Grandpa Vandeveer
Frank Hawkins
Carrie Hohr
L. C. Hohr
Clifton
Dickason-Goodman Lumber Company
John Pehrson
John Sundine
Ethel Granstedt
Herrman
A.M. Swanson
Saue
P. J. Johnson
Sid Smith
Audubon
Lincoln
Nebraska
H. W Campbell
Campbell
E. W. Belfield
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