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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
2
The notice states no subscription is discontinued except by the publisher until arrears are paid. It warns that failing to discontinue at the end of the subscribed period will be treated as a new engagement.
Miss Laura Collet visited Miss Lula Paynter in Concordia last week. Tom Caldwell could not complete his mail route due to high water. A May 31 son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Sallman. Vera Hollis visited in Concordia. Coffee social at Gust Forstrom's drew nearly 300 people and raised about 25 dollars for the church. Garber family moved into the Ramsey property on Grant street. Nathan Garber family now occupies the former Garber home. A public dance at City Hall Scandia is set for Friday 9 June with 50 cent tickets. R E Barge and family arrived Friday for summer. C H Barge went home to Central City Nebraska then to Portland for the Lewis and Clark Exposition before returning to Scandia.
Ed Goodwin suffered a serious leg injury Monday when his foot slipped and became caught in wagon wheel spokes as he climbed down. Dr Ekblad set the broken bones between the knee and ankle and Ed is doing as well as could be expected.
The article extols Scandia as the best place in the county for celebrations noting the shaded grounds ample water and ideal spaces at City Hall Park for public speaking concerts dances and sports. It urges residents to choose Scandia this year and enjoy ball games horse races and other events.
May rural routes report detailed mail throughput for Cer rier Caldwell Carrier Gatchel and Carrier Vincent. Each route lists registered letters letters packets newspapers circulars packages and totals with amounts collected money orders cancellations and sales in a compact month summary.
The notice outlines July normal begins on July 10, exams August 4 and 5, and a lecture by Eva Marshall Shantz on August 3 in Chicago. It notes a change to the old July meeting date, a looming teacher scarcity, wage debates, and plans for professional certificates. It mentions consolidation efforts near Narka, a $4,000 new school house, and profiles Alex Jones of Byron Nebraska visiting town.
The Bartlett home hosted a wedding for Harlie Bowling and Nora Bartlett with about sixty guests at 5:40 PM last Wednesday. A formal ceremony followed a fruit and ice cream feast, with gifts listed for family and friends and a large table of keepsakes and toasts.
Notice is hereby given that I Pate Hehe Dey filed on May 18 1905 with the Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas for a druggist permit under state prohibitory laws. The petition will be heard on Monday June 19 at the hour of J A M at the Probate Judge Bee. Done this 18th day of May 1905.
Route 1 details show starting point at the Scandia post office with directions to mile markers along the line. The fragment indicates a transportation or mapping notice referencing Scandia locations and route identifiers.
The report notes a typical May with no major events. Wind moved 7096 miles total and peaked at 44 mph on the 9th. Rainfall reached 4.75 inches, 0.03 below normal. Ten clear days, ten partly cloudy and eleven cloudy. Average temperature 62.0 degrees, one degree below normal.
A partial list offers a 400 acre farm five miles from market and 148 acres with a cheap home, plus 80 acres near Scandia at $50 per acre. Western land 3 to 10 per acre, 320 acres in Russell County eight miles from the county seat at $11.50 per acre. Includes orchard and stock farm, plus plots on Main Street Scandia. Office call for bargains or to trade or sell angie at reasonable prices.
Miss Mae Preble left Thursday morning for a short visit with relatives at Cuba. Miss Ethel Trainor has been very ill with appendicitis this week.
John Pinney has 350 dollars subscribed to the celebration fund so far and expects to receive more.
M. H. Curran and Mrs Anna Thorning were married by Probate Judge Wagner at the groom’s home Thursday morning. The Journal extends congratulations.
Hall meeting lists appropriation totals for events and services. Parade $50 Band hall use $25 Baseball $50 Fireworks $52 50 Speaker $25 Help rent $25 Street Decorations $25 Advertising $25 Half mile race $15 Quarter mile race $10 Trotting or pacing race $50 Misc sports $25 Total $377 50.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court notice is given that C H Herman administrator will apply at the Belleville court on June 22 1905 at 10:00 AM for a full and final settlement of the estate of F J Granstedt deceased. The action seeks allowance of services and attorney fees and discharge of duties and release of sureties.
Pete Anderson departs for Republic Thursday. The Kackley band and orchestra will appear Fourth of July, promising ample music. F i Davenport visits to discuss locating an alfalfa mill, seeking a community bonus, noting Scandia lacks a Commercial Club. Davenport left alfalfa samples at the F and M Bank. Mr. W J Bowersox and Miss Theresea A Larson wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. Maxwell officiating. Amanda Wolford Sophie Peterson bridesmaids. Godfrey Larson Roy Woods groomsmen. about 200 guests attended. A dainty supper followed as well wishes pour in for the couple.
The name Colorado derives from a river name and means red. The term is linked to clear streams reflecting blue skies, but mountain storms stir up red sand making waters appear red at times.
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