Scandia High School Commencement Week Closes
Scandia schools wrap a week of events ending with Community Day and a governor visit. The eighth grade play and high school farewell program precede a large gathering for commencement exercises, a banquet, and a reception at the Gulick home. Governor Capper attends and speaks on Kansas pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Weislogel
Governor Capper
No. 5
W B. Gulick
W. B. Gulick
Kansas
Farm House Burns on Decoration Day
A fire destroyed the Edlunds’ residence on Mrs C F Eric eeson’s farm west of the river. Anton Edlund and his sick sister Miss Edlund escaped after the stair door revealed flames. They saved some goods but the house and most belongings were lost with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Ericeeson
Anton Edlund
Miss Edlund
Fredrickson’s
Edlunds’ Generosity Amid Calamity during Busy Season
The Edlunds are described as liberal and generous in dealings. The misfortune arrives in the peak work season. Mr Edlund has rented the Ericcson place for over thirteen years, showing thrift as a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edlunds
Edlund
Ericcson
Scandia Boy Returns to visit relatives
A. W. Hansen cousin of F. H. and Lars Jansen visits Scandia this week. Former Scandia boy raised here until eighteen, now in Peoria Illinois with seven years on the Peoria and Pekin Union railroad first as locomotive fireman then engineer. He travels to Denver for a National Brotherhood convention on June 5 after six weeks away on regular salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W . Hansen
F. H
Lars Jansen
Mr. Hansen
Peoria Ill
Peoria
Lena Hansen
Hansen
Denver Colo
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Decoration Day Speaker Praised for Americanism Address
The speaker committee reports satisfaction with the Decoration Day speaker Ex-Senator Carney who delivered a stirring address on American history and Lincoln leadership. Appreciation flowed from all sides. The Boys Band provided music and led a cemetery march after services at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decoration Day
Carney
Eva Garman and Lyle Peterson wed in Belleville
On Monday May 29 in Belleville the marriage of Miss Eva Garman of Republic to Lyle Peterson of Courtland occurred. The couple traveled to Belleville with Eva’s brother Frank who accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Eva Garman
Republic
Lyle Peterson
Courtland
Frank
Courtland Couple Sentiments From Friends Call for Happiness
Garmin and Miss Eva Carr, who witnessed the ceremony, return to Courtland this afternoon. They will be at home in Courtland after June 15. Mr and Mrs Peterson enjoy broad circles of friends in Republic and Courtland and wish them success and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmin
Eva Carr
Courtland
Mrs. Peterson
Republic
Highland church honors Rev Henry with Decoration Day gift
Rev Henry of the U B church delivered the Decoration Day address at Highland church. The congregation showed appreciation by presenting him with a large sum of money, reflecting their generosity and support for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
U. B
Highland Church
Death of Mrs Pat Berry in Norway Township
Mrs Pat Berry aged 63 died at her home May 27 1916 in Norway Township. Survived by husband nine children two sisters and four brothers. Children include John W Sherdahl Maymie Bassett Jemima Johnson Pearl Doctor Mabel Larkin Myrtle Hobart Gertrude and Archie. Services at Dunkard Brethren church Monday at 2 with Elder Stewart officiating burial in Dunkard cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Berry
Norway Township
John W
Sherdahl
Mayiie Bassett
Cloud Co
Jemima Johnson
Belleville
Pearl Doctor
Mabel Larkin
Rydal
Myrtle
Hobart
Gertrude
Archie
Dunkard Brethren Church
Stewart
Dunkard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cc. W. Gudick Mercantile Co
B. Gulick
Mer
Arthur Capper
Mr. Gulick
Gulick
Vera Platt
Josie Robison
Ella Maxell
Agnes Grubb
Leslie Grubb
Vincent Malmstrom
Printer’s Pi
Hill
Mrs. Hill
Miss Grandal
Poage
Professor Plotner
Zora
the Juggernaut
Vitagraph
Broken Bridge
Opera House
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!