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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
7
L N Hendrix and family spent Sunday with relatives at James town. New White Fish Star Grocery advertises fly poison paper powder secandia merc.
Ed Gertson of Lovewell visited Sunday and was nicknamed the village blacksmith by locals, a lighthearted tag reflecting his craft and reputation in the community.
Mrs Gustava Ostberg is expected to assume management of her farm in the coming season. She plans to continue operations with the same staff and local suppliers.
C. W. Elliott and B. F. Mitch ell made a business trip to Washington county last Saturday.
Chan Cullers William Wilson Vernon Helmes and Dave Corby were in town Sunday on short furloughs from Camp Funston to visit familiar places and people.
On Tuesday the 23rd observers reported that Frank Goodwin and P. E. Kallman were in an auto collision while Louis Wallin experienced a runaway incident. Details from the report are limited.
Miss Esther Isaacson came back Friday from Lincoln where she spent the winter attending Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Our union correspondent reports four cases of appendicitis this week. Dr. Bobo notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Goodman on July 15. Mrs. Paul of Jamestown visits with her daughter Mrs L N Hendrix and family.
The report notes Mrs. W R Goodwin remains very ill with little expectation of recovery. No other details or dates are provided in the available fragment.
By a recent consummated deal Mrs. May Mead takes possession of the building housing the barber shops and the jewelry store, transferring ownership from prior holders.
Mr and Mrs A Johnson and Betty May of Cawker City are visiting Mr and Mrs A B Johnson and family, staying with relatives during their visit.
Mrs A R Morey left Tuesday evening for St Joseph to be with her sister Mrs Viola Pucket who was taken to the hospital the first of the week.
Miss Lena Vandeveer came home Saturday after spending a week with her sister Mrs. H. F. Larson and family near Concordia.
A. M. Swanson departed Thursday morning aboard the Prosser bound for Snyder Colorado to visit his son Frank and family for a couple of weeks.
A State Agricultural College representative joined hog raiser Dr Nelson from Kackley on a farm inspection tour of Albert Garman's property last week.
J. B. Beames went to St Joe Monday night for a planned operation. His advanced age and frail condition make the procedure fraught with danger.
The Postal Censorship Board announces that translators of Spanish are in demand at New York and other port cities. Positions are open to women who can translate accurately and quickly.
Mrs Caroline Granstedt traveled to Sherdahl on Thursday morning to visit her son Fred and his family for several days. She brought a beautiful assortment of garden fresh flowers.
Two gang plows 12 inch and 14 inch sizes offered for sale at 65 dollars each by J A Freeburg.
Mrs. C. P. Carstensen of Belle Ville hosts a session to instruct Scandia Red Cross workers in knitting socks for soldiers, meeting last Thursday to prepare comfort items.
Oluf Enderud traveled to Concordia Tuesday following Mrs Enderud’s two week stay in St Joseph Hospital for an appendicitis operation.
Found by H. C. Hanson of Jamestown a light raincoat one mile north of Scandia schoolhouse. Coat left with A. W Anderson. Owner can claim by paying for this notice. Rev. Henry Swan returned home Monday night from a trip through several states for the Centenary Movement of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Aaron, Anna, Mamie Johnson, Carrie and Raynold Nyström traveled to Camp Funston on Saturday and returned Monday. They enjoyed a Sunday visit with Fred Wright who gave them a guided tour of the facility.
A. B. Kimball notes that B F Carson of Belleville and partner auctioneers aided the Red Cross sale last spring. The letter says the pair are again in Kansas Reno county near Arlington and once plowed 24 acres of wheat ground in a day, a notable effort.
Chan Cullers, noted for prior military training at Wentworth and Kemper, was part of the county’s last delegation to the colors. He was spared menial private duties at Camp Funston and promoted to corporal with prospects of rapid advancement to sergeant.
Mr and Mrs M G Loofbour and daughter Marjorie traveled from Manhattan visiting the George Walter home near Scandia on Friday. They, with Mrs E C Wires, then went to Lincoln Nebraska for a brief stay with relatives.
Lewis Wallin reports his team of horses ran loose in front of A. M. Swanson’s house Tuday afternoon, racing down Grant street. The wagon and harness were damaged, one horse injured slightly, and the horses were recaptured after colliding with a tree near Main Street.
Fred Stugres of Concordia campaigned Saturday as a Republican for Congress. He urged the party to nominate a candidate from this end of the district to secure a strong primary vote and believes victory in November hinges on winning locally.
The notice reports boys trespassing on properties damaging fruit trees and porch thermometer, pulling up potato vines, and tossing potatoes on a river sandbar. It warns that continued depredations may provoke serious consequences and urges parents to monitor their children.
An auction notice states items including property listed for sale at $65.00 each by auctioneer J A Freeburg with details readable in the notice.
The ad promotes Blatchford's Milk Mash at Granstedt's Grocery offering 25 pounds for 1.65 dollars. It targets poultry keepers seeking better chick growth with a bulk feed deal.
Coal on track from Colorado, lump coal not ready for delivery. Call your order to Scandia Lumber Company.
Lutheran church announces Prof Bonander will return Sunday July 28 with Sunday school at 10 30 and preaching at 11 80. It will be the last visit by the professor and the sermon is urged for attendees to hear him.
Swedish M E Church announces morning sermons by Rev. Or Swan and evening service at 8:30 led by Rev. Emil Malmstrom of Ong Nebraska. A Sunday School annual all day picnic is set for Thursday August 1 in Harvey Sandell s pasture east of Scandia with District Superintendent Rev. Gustav Erickson of Saronville Nebraska attending and a program planned. The Fourth quarterly conference will be held in connection with the picnic.
United Brethren Church in Scandia shares Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 am and Evening Worship at 8 30 pm. The Norway Chautauqua begins next Monday the 29th with a cordial invitation to attend. Morning Worship at 11 am invites friends to attend.
The dedication of the service flag at ADA Lutheran Church in Kackley will be held next Sunday evening. Dr E F. remarks accompany the notice in the parish bulletin.
Bethany College president Pihlblad will deliver a patriotic address. Readings by Alphild Larson and Nellie Johnson. Vocal selections by Ida Rodde Esther Larson Mabel Haggman Laben Johnson Andrew Gabrielson Ada Choir and greetings from soldier boys. The flag now has 18 stars. Roll of Honor lists Arvid Erickson Victor Haggman Ham il Pearson Aaron Carlson Enoch Anderson Emerald Carlson Elmer Olson Fred Maimquist Elmer Isaacson Anselm Carlson Marvin Engvall Carl Florell Torsten Olsson Ben Florell Abe Johnson Fred Johnson Henry Falk Clarence Anderson.
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