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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
7
Residents report grasshoppers threaten area crops. Wm Gunter prepared a steel trough about 16 feet long to mix kerosene and water for extermination. Horses will pull the trough across fields to kill the pests. The plan is described as an effective pest control method.
Bert Mahan twenty year old son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Mahan drowned while wading in a pond on the Gehle farm five miles northwest of town. He attempted to catch a wounded duck and sank three times before his body was recovered by Ben Lutz. Willie Hughes tried to help but Bert pulled away and went under. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and he was buried in Marshall cemetery. The community expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.
A country home belonging to A. E. Rockhold, located about a half mile east of town, burned around 10 AM Monday. The fire likely started from a coal oil stove. the Rockholds were away for repairs, leaving their nine year old daughter inside who tried to fight the blaze. Neighbors were alerted and several train car loads of men helped save most of the contents.
Fire consumes lower part of dwelling while upstairs rooms with clothing and bedding are ruined. The house was insured for 500 dollars and contents for 3800 dollars. Rockhold faces loss. report notes community sympathy.
An advertisement touts a five dollar gold prize for readers identifying a matter with a mule. The copy hints at substantial inducements if the bill is read closely and promises a big sale event in this issue.
A Wednesday night attempted break in at Beames clothing store ended when the intruder broke the key off in the lock and could not open the door. No injuries reported and police investigation ongoing.
The Republican River has fallen after its dam broke Wednesday morning allowing water to spill across the bottoms toward the bluffs. The Webber place dike failed, flooding lots west of town and injuring crops. The Iivines family evacuated days ago while tourists from St Joe were stranded briefly but rescued by dray teams. Water level should return to normal if rainfall remains north and west.
The marriage of Mr J. Je Frey and Miss Bessie L. Ball occurred on June 6 at the Christian parsonage in Belleville with Rev. Engle officiating. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ball, raised in Republic County. The groom, a prosperous young man, has farm and city property interests in Gate, Oklahoma. After a brief western state trip, they will reside in Gate, Oklahoma after June 15.
J B Beames reached his eightieth birthday on a Wednesday in June. A noon homecoming revealed a table spread with good things. Guests included Mrs Gallry, Mr and Mrs Seabolt, Mr and Mrs Movey, and Ma Beames. The family recalls the kind memories of the day and wishes him many more years of good health.
Beatrice Ellingson, daughter of A. Ellingson and A. J. Hilingson of Sharon Oklahoma, died at age 12 on June 4. News reached her brother who received the message from their family.
The line explains that the phrase Cheese it is a slang injunction to stop what you are doing.
A social evening with Mr. and Mrs. Mahan and the A. B. Johnsons included a ride to their home, girls arriving from Downs, and a night of playing and singing. The Johnsons are described as truly hospitable, whether prepared or not.
Miss Edith Minteer of Lovewell Kansas visited Scandia on Tuesday to organize a class in piano. She spoke with local residents about lessons and timing.
Incidental reference states Miss Minteer is a Bethany College of Music graduate with three years teaching experience. The note mentions a school friend Mrs H L Olsson and that her card appears elsewhere in the paper.
The 1916 Overland model price is listed at $750, similar to 1915, with a $325 cut from the famous Model 80 which sold for $1075. M A Preble, agents, invites demonstrations by writing or calling. Aliss Mabel Berggren returns home after nurse service in Concordia for Grace Jokander and Fred Moe.
Mrs. Eric Jokander went home Saturday from Concordia Hospital after a successful operation and is regaining her health.
Mrs J P Vandeveer's father Mr May of Valley Falls Kansas, who had been visiting her for several weeks, returned home last Friday.
An individual reports a lost A black account book between Scandia and one mile east and asks the finder to notify ITugh Fraser.
Clifford Sebaugh accompanies his grandparents who had been in the area a week to their Norton County home and plans to visit their old home near Noreatur.
A Fillmore band concert featuring Henry Filmore and pieces by P Losey and Frank McKee drew spectators. Conductors J.D. Kern and G.D. Barnard led performances as selections by Strombaugh and other composers were performed.
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