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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
Weldon Worrel of Liberty township announces his candidacy for Register of Deeds, pending the Republican County Convention. J.T. Wonr also states his own bid for the same office before the convention's decision.
An authorized notice announces Eli Wagener as a candidate for Probate Judge, subject to the Republican county convention decision. The filing reflects party backing and nomination process in the county.
The annual Sunday school convention of Scandia was held at the U B Church with devotions by Robert Ny Lund and Rev. Cooter addressing the theme of converting Sunday school scholars. 305 members enrolled. officers elected include Guy R Lootbourrow president Lavinia Garman secretary Emil Nelson treasurer.
Lavinia Garman, secretary, notes a combined gain of 21 points across five schools compared to the previous year. The update reflects progress across multiple districts and highlights ongoing educational improvements.
Rural carrier Caldwell reports May mail volume: 1 registered letter, 950 letters, 314 postal cards, 4 445 newspapers, 606 circulars, 106 packages, total 6 422. money orders collected 9, 560 letters, 64 postal cards, 14 newspapers, 2 circulars, 6 packages, total 655. grand total 7 077. This beats April by 1 160 and May last year by 2 619. Carrier Gatchel logs May figures: 2 registered packages, 481 letters, 127 postal cards, 3 095 newspapers, 255 circulars, 49 packages, total 4 009. money orders 6, 350 letters, 41 postal cards, 6 packages, total 403. grand total 4 412. This is up on April by 244 and May last year by 711.
J C Dale of Belleville announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court subject to county convention action. A longtime Republic County resident and former solicitor and secretary of the Republic County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Dale is noted for party work in 1896 1897 and appeals for fair consideration at the upcoming convention.
May proved wet and warm with a mean of 68 degrees, 0.5 above normal. The month logged 8.31 inches of rain, nearly double the average and the wettest May since 1892, while accumulated yearly excess stood at 0.46 inches. Rain fell on 15 days, 5 clear, 15 partly cloudy, 11 cloudy.
A stream of circulars offered high prices for early date coins especially half cents. A green dressed man visited stores presenting four pennies and a coin that proved to be a worthless half cent, tricking clerks into thinking it valuable.
The piece argues that amateur bands nurture musical talent locally, teach reading music, and broaden public entertainment. It notes bands benefit churches, societies, and families by fostering taste for music and developing excellent talent for the town over time.
The new city council will convene Friday evening to discuss initial agenda items and organize work for the coming term. Residents are advised to attend or follow updates from city hall.
The advertisement announces a time to unload a large stock of furnishings at reduced prices. It promises benefits to buyers with crack ers and canned goods included in low price offers, listing items such as Cornane and Early Inne Peas in bulk.
A local advertisement lists ladies neckwear and accessories including 50c neckwear 25c ties silk and pique wash stocks handkerchiefs ribbons laces nets and embroideries. It markets dress trimmings such as bindings buckles corset laces and decorative braids in assorted colors and widths.
A local shoe firm urges quick clearance with a large scale sale starting Monday. Advertisers promise the greatest value event seen in Scandia, aiming to attract shoppers with heavy discounts and rapid turnover.
A fragment lists prices for staples such as Tenn products, sorghum, cider vinegar per gallon, Japanese rice, navy beans, Grape Nuts, oats, tobacco, prunes, ginger snaps, and related goods. The items appear in a vintage catalog style with unit prices and quantities.
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