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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
The Journal announces Washington township resident Wimi'd Vance as a Republican candidate for the District Court Clerk, subject to Republican county convention action. The notice states the party's authorization and intent to back this candidacy if chosen by the convention.
Weldon Worrel of Tiberty township is named as a candidate for Register of Deeds, awaiting decision by the Republican County Convention. The Journal notes a Lamai candidate also seeking the post and subject to convention action.
The Republican county convention will decide the outcome as EH Wagener announces his bid for Probate Judge.
Belleville resident Jwm Workman announces candidacy for Sheriff at the Republican county convention. He states his name as A I Workman and seeks the nomination through the party process.
Representative candidate JOAN R. BOWERSOX challenges the Republican county convention decision. Chakks O. Hugos of Norway township announces his own candidacy for Representative, subject to the Republican county convention action.
Walter of Jefferson township announces candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican convention decision.
Dr Jd W EkKbind of Scandia announces candidacy for coroner pending action of the Republican county convention.
The Journal notes Charles C Hugo s as a veteran Republican in Norway township serving as township trustee with strong books and taxation knowledge. It predicts if nominated he would receive solid support from the southwest and be a capable candidate for the next Legislature.
Dr J W Ekblad of this city announces his candidacy for Republic County Coroner subject to Republican action. Kansas bred with ties to a Potawatomi county farm he attended Lindsborg Bethany College and Kansas Medical College Topeka. He began practice in Scandia where his large growing client base shows public confidence in his ability. If nominated he expects the largest majority ever in this region.
About eighty friends gathered at Mr M O Lervold's home last Thursday evening to surprise him. Guests arrived around seven, filled the house by nine, and enjoyed indoor games and music when rain sent them indoors. Refreshments of cigars ice cream and cake were served, and everyone stayed until rain stopped hoping for more happy birthdays.
John H. Nelson of this city and Delga Brant of Vrooman Oklahoma were married Tuesday June 10 in Anadarko Oklahoma. They arrived here Wednesday evening and will seek housing before beginning life together as a married couple in Scandia.
The Freeman notes the marriage of Kate Lutes to Bert McCall in Enid Oklahoma on Saturday May 31. Bert is clerk of court for Republic County and a popular young man. Kate, formerly from Belleville, had lived in Mulhall with her parents before returning to join the community.
The Scandia Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star will observe Masonic Celebration on June 24 with a daytime event and an evening program at City Hall. Music and speeches will cap the program, with a complete agenda to be printed next week.
The shop advertises a full line of staple and fancy groceries including flour and meat, with exchanges offered for groceries and meats. Owners Weislogel and Go-on invite customers to visit.
The column notes alfalfa work by Phil Beerher Will Johnson John Bainbridge and others and reports on new barn building by Ben Blankenship in Belleville Two. Weather brings crops forward with Wheat Oats and alfalfa promising a rich harvest. Citizens discuss Fourth of July plans and celebrate Mary Maxton and Geo Barnes wedding near Lincoln.
A local notice states old newspaper papers are available for purchase at the four NAL office, priced at five cents per bundle and described as a big bundle suitable for buyers seeking bulk lots.
I W Tompson A G P A offers free publication under The Turquoise Sky describing Colorado highlights and camping tips. Includes hotel boarding house details and cheap summer rates with a postal request for literature and full information.
Dr Karton Pitts, an eye and ear specialist, based in St Joseph Missouri, invites correspondence from Francis and Frederick and other readers. The missive appears in a local page segment calling for replies.
The Colorado Flyer gains an Observation Pullman offering rich appointments and modern conveniences. It becomes the fastest link from Kansas City to Denver with daylight Colorado views and refined dining, viewing the Kaw valley and Rocky Mountains both ways.
Rail time table fragment shows Rock Island schedule with eastward trains and connections at Yuma. Mentions Norway Scandia and 240 p.m to 298 p.m with daily trains and free reclining chair car. Calls at Atchison St Joseph Kansas City and St Louis for points east and south. Contact F H Dawson agent.
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