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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
4
A local store advertises pattern sales with an offer to receive a second pattern free for each purchase and extra yardage. A black silk parasol with stylish handle, retailing at $2.00, is highlighted with a sale set for Saturday morning at 98.
The Independent notes Gulick Mercantile Company marketing The Big Store With The Big Stock, highlighting its grand scale and presence as a regional retail hub.
McCoy and Tommie Doctor fought in a handicap wrestling match at City Hall on Friday night. The crowd enjoyed a clean exhibition with Belleville support and an overall receipts total around 65 dollars.
The Fair Association offers free grandstand access each day until 1 PM for old settlers to tell stories and speeches. Organizers urge Republic County residents to attend the Republic County Home Coming at the fair and participate in the new wave of community events.
The Doak family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during the illness and death of husband and father Daniel Doak.
Daniel Doak born September 20, 1827 in Iich ell County Ohio died July 23 1909 at his Scandia home aged 83 years 10 months 23 days He moved from Illinois and Iowa to Republic County Kansas lived in Scandia thirty years married to Julianna Cherry November 5 1866 six children only two living He suffered stomach trouble years a cerebral hemorrhage caused death He leaves wife one son Thomas Doak Belleville widow Annon plus several grandchildren Funeral at Methodist church Sunday July 25 at 10 Rev Jordan officiating burial Union Valley Cemetery
Admission to the Fair follows last year with 20 ets for adults and 15 ets for children. Automobiles admitted, pass out tickets available until P.M.
Neighbors and friends of Pete Strom hold a yearly Sunday event at his bachelor home two miles south of Republic. The gathering is a cheerful social day with abundant food and enjoyment, a well known local custom for the bachelor.
The Republic County Fair is set for September 13 to 16 with plans to celebrate four days of exhibits and activities. Organizers urge residents to mark the dates.
The Swedish Epworth League held its annual District Convention from July 2 to 25. The proceedings began with a Wednesday evening opening and daily sessions through Saturday noon. A machinery talk on mission work in the Philippines was offered by evangelist B O Peterson at Weislopvels grove. Prof J Mitallberg of Chicago lectured on must divine see Rome and a Sunday afternoon talk on duty to do what is lawful with what is mine. Meals were served at the Hrapper house, decorated in the league colors. The convention closed Sunday evening with a platform meeting and Prof Hillberg preaching.
The Free illustrated catalogue promotes Canebrilla Normal and Business College in Concordia Kansas. President A B Carney oversees the institution claiming rapid growth and open qualified student positions for study.
Hugo from Norway tops the field as C rises on Wednesday in the latest standings.
Mrs. C. Erickson came home Monday after visiting Courtland.
Miss Wdith Sandell returned from Courtland Saturday morning. Miss Ethel Graustedt visits Herrman home this week. Mrs. M. Sederlin came back Tuesday from Courtland and vicinity.
The note lists new subscribers including Haney W. J. Godfrey Freweke Haldenville Hob Larson Jamestown and Ji Bowling Rydal with stars marking those who renewed. A promotion mentions a $20 prize from the Fair Premium List on page 65 for Republic County readers with no entry cost.
Miss Carrie Jokander visited with friends at Republic City on Thursday. J J Cullers has been appointed administrator of the estate of Gas Soderberg.
Miss Clair Newton went to Kansas City last Thursday to accept a stenographer position. Miss Julia Larson at Belleville Normal spent Sunday with home folks. Carl Cuthbertson of Colorado visits his parents this week. There are now three Rock Island depot operators under the eight hour law. Miss Pearl Strow returned to Republic City Monday. Miss Lluldah Hol arrived from Kansas City Tuesday for a visit. Stock exhibitors urged to secure pens or stalls by writing F. N. Woodward.
Mrs A Isaacson and Esther visited Clay Center for a Chautauqua. Mrs John O Anderson and children returned from near Rackley. Are you helping Republic Co Fair efforts this year. Miss Ruth and Helen Olson returned from Courtland after a week with Mrs Nelson.
J Jennings came back Tuesday from a trip to New York where he attended the National Photographers Convention.
A call to exhibitors urges visitors to prepare a standout item for the Fair in hopes of securing the Ist premium. The note emphasizes careful preparation to win the top award at the event.
Nels Hansen suffered a severe foot injury when a tie fell on him at Rock Island during the first of the week. The incident occurred at his workplace and prompted medical attention.
De and Mrs Sherrard and their young daughter spent Tuesday with Mrs Sherrard's parents Mr and Mrs F T Cuthbertson in Norway.
F F Leweke of Holdenvillk Olla visiting here received a letter from home on Wednesday stating that all in that section have been badly damaged by hot winds.
The Republic County Fair Association mailed 2000 premium lists to Republic County farmers and stockmen. If you did not receive one, send the secretary a card to get it in the next mail.
The Scandia Band performs at Courtland's Twentieth Anniversary celebration with baseball games and speakers. Preparations suggest it will be one of Northern Kansas' biggest events this fall with a large turnout anticipated.
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