Hicks Presents Bubbles at City Hall to Benefit Boys Camp
LaVelle F Hicks opens with the three act comedy Bubbles at city hall Friday night June 18. Proceeds fund his boys camp planned for August on the river south of Scandia, aiming to benefit youths and attract participants from several states. Dale Ainsworth of Bruce Wisconsin visited his parents in Norway last week. he works as a bank cashier at Bruce.
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LaVelle F. Hicks
Hicks
Scandia
Dale Ainsworth
Bruce, Winconsin
Bert Ainsworth
Norway
Dale
Bruce
Scandia Council Sets City Tax Levy For Next Year
The Scandia city council met Wednesday and passed an ordinance levying the general fund at 3.75 mills and the sinking fund at 3.5 mills, totaling 7.25 mills. Extra expenditures are planned including pump house engine replacement or motor, $2900 worth of hose, and $19,000 water bonds due July 1.
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Scandia
Johnson Family Reunion At Harvey Home North CUnisa
Johnson relatives from several counties gathered Sunday at the Harvey home in North CUnisa for an all day reunion. A noon basket dinner, a long table in the grove, music and conversation marked the day as families drift apart with few remaining in the county. Names of attendees include Ma and Mrs C P Johnson Rex Bixby C R Gunnson Leslie Johnson Kenneth Thomas Merle Yeager Roy all Isidore Bowersox Em ery Johnson Russel Johnson Ellu Johnson John Johnson Kenneth Reed Mrs Llwyd Miller and George Coven an Colby Kansas, with Kodak photos taken.
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Coun'y
C. P. Johnson Sud
Rex Bixby
Poullic
C. R R. Gunnson
Leslie Johnsin
Kenneth Thomas
Merle Yeager
Roy
Isidore Bowersox
Union
Emery Johnson
Russel Johnson
Ellu. Johnson
John Johnson
Kenneth Reed
Belleville
Militia Service Questioned for Civil War Records
A former resident L Hammond living near Gaylord Kang and later at the same village wrote to the Illinois governor seeking his Civil War records. The inquiry shows Hammond served in militia not regular army, with duties tied to Union support and guarding. The file notes a July 15 1861 muster roll from Platosfield Will County listing 18 to 45 year old able-bodied men subject to duty under Illinois militia law.
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L. Hammond
Vicini
Gaylord Kang
Ilinois
Miro i
Wae
Adjatiul
Plotasfield
Witeois
General Ascribe of
Illinois
Gopher Trappers in Republic County Net Big Pelts Bounty
Republic County bounty money rose as trappers turned in 3 260 gopher pelts last month earning 163 dollars. A young trapper sold a new device and captured 71 gophers in a single night.
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Republic County
Republic County Democrat
Announcement Party Honors Laura Eastvedt and Jola Eastvedt
Misses Laura and Jola Eastvedt hosted about thirty five friends at an afternoon gathering at their home near Norway. Music preceded a decorated dining room with hearts, crystal roses, ferns, and a centerpiece featuring a bride dress and a white bell chandelier.
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Laura
Jola Eastvedt
Norway
Engagement announced for Laura Kastvedt and Dale Ainsworth
After Dan Cupid's messenger appeared, suit cases revealed the approaching marriage of Miss Laura Kastvedt and Mr. Dale R. Ainsworth of Dierne, Wisconsin, set for June 23. Refreshments of wafers, ice cream and cake were served.
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Dan Cupid
Laura Kastvedt
Dale R. Ainsworth
Diernee
Wisconsin
Concordia Kansan
Important Notice on Claims Against the County
A notice from Belle Fourche Kansas warns all persons with claims against Repubic county to file correct, complete claims to be approved. It states that after the date, no claims not properly prepared and supported will be received. The notice requests verification of how and where work was performed and cites county procedures and forms.
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Repubic County
Cpe
Mowense
Accos
Iuioviae
Belle Ie
Kansas
Ita
Aarty Keene
Ch Fruzan
Cotsauiedotie
Narrow Escape At Rock Island Construction Site
Workers on a steam shovel crew at a Rock Island site faced collapse when a retaining wall cracked last Friday. Harold Tingstrom warned colleagues just in time, preventing a fatal wall collapse and saving several men from injury.
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Blesbert Goodwin
Ike Smith
Fullyoote
Harold Tingstrom
Zane
County Wide News Notes From Belville and Surrounding Towns
Local readers report a string of visits and business calls across Norway Scandia Republic and surrounding areas. Notables include Francis Fickel Republican candidate for county superintendent and J Ward Nelson visiting Chicago for legal matters and a national convention.
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Chile
John Gleason
George
Elieville
Alex Scott
Norway Township
Wis
Lelleville
Das
J. Huriex
Big Bgad
Curis
Ite
White Rock
Tudor J. Charles
Republic
Francis’ Fickel
Republic County
Normal Institute
Joseph Saip
Rose Creek Township
Delleville
Cow. Wyman
TJ. West
First Lady of Scandia Makes Airship Flight
Katherine Gulick daughter of Senator Gulick becomes the first Scandia woman to ascend by airship. Flight last Friday in a machine owned by Mr. Riefre of Mastings Nebraska, a Gulick family friend, with pilot Piette and crew traveling from Hyde and Wolford.
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Katherine Gulick
Missis Gulick
Vns
Scandia
Clowis
Riefre
Mastings
Nebr
Gulicks
Mir
Riette
Pilot
Iyde
Poeyn
Wolford
John Busemens Ntace
Piette
Notice to Pay Debt in Fox River District Court
A formal notice warns JW. PRLOTNE Corp Cer of an outstanding debt and a forthcoming court action in the Fox at Dogs district. The document specifies the due amount and requests payment to avoid further proceedings.
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Geiven
Alk Petite
Op Havhay
JW. Prlotne Corp
Seandia Triumphs Over Benville in Town League Play
Seandia defeats Benville on the Hepuine grounds as Munday Ly leads the visitors with a standout display while W. Bath terms contribute to the afternoon clash on the faye grounds.
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Bath
Scandra Advances in Ball Game Amid Local Show
A lively local event featured Scandra leading the ball game with solid hitting as Hanson Lysholm and Martin Lavech excelled in fielding and throwing. A crowd gathered at the Theodore Danielson farm last Tuesday for a community gathering with cake and beverages.
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Scandra
Hanson
Lysholm
Martin Lavech
Theolore Danielson
Bedhkee
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