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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
Family Visit In Plainville And Topeka
Mrs. Rarick's mother Mrs. L D Davenport and her second daughter Millie Bratten, both of Plainville Kansas, are visiting. Miss Muriel Grubb left Wednesday morning for Topeka where the family already resides at 1001 Taylor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Grubb
Topeka
Taylor Street
Visiting Mills Family Host Father in Parsonage
Dr and Mrs Mills stay with her father Rev Rarick and wife at the Methodist parsonage. Miss Garoutte from Schuster Oklahoma, city schools principal, arrived Sunday for a visit with her sister Mrs W B Rhoades and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mills
Rev. Rarick
Methodist Parsonage
Swanson to Seek Mayo Bros. Help Over Threat Case
Fred Swanson of near Courtland who has been in Scandia for several days taking a sediment of Dr. Haggman for his threat expects to go to Rochester Minn this week at the suggestion of Dr. Haggiman to consult Mayo Bros in regard to this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Swanson
Courtlan
Scandia
Haggman
Rochester Minn
Haggiman
Mayo Bros
Outing trip takes Miss Esther Peterson to Elk Mountain and Denver
Miss Esther Peterson of Lindborg leaves Wednesday evening for Denver to join a party of friends for a short outing. Afterward she will travel to Elk Mountain to visit relatives with her sister Miss Sophia and aunt Mrs. Sederlin accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Peterson
Lindborg
Sophia
Mrs. Sederlin
Denver
Elk Mountain Wye
My Rosary at Opera House Movies
A brief note notes hours spent with a loved one as precious tokens like pearls and references an Opera House movie showing on Saturday June 17. The item reads as a personal sentiment tied to a local theater event and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Mrs Eva Waite Visits Cousin in Republic
Mrs. Eva Waite and her young son traveled to Republic on Wednesday to visit cousin Mrs. Geo Stromberg and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Waite
Little, Son
Republic
Geo. Stromberg
Mrs Othberg Returns Home With Grandchildren
Mrs. C. Othberg who has been visiting her sons and daughter here for several days left for her home near Sheridan on Wednesday taking her grandchildren Vernon and Edna Erickson for a short visit to the country residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Othberg
Sherdhal
Little Vernon
Edna Erickson
Combings and Switches Offered at One Dollar per Stem
Advertisements note availability of combings and switches priced at one dollar per stem. Orders to be left at the office.
Insurance plan details from Republic Co Mutual fire policy
Insurance notice from Republic County Mutual describes a five year cash policy for 1000 dollars with a 20 dollar note plan and a 25 dollar feature. It mentions Chester Ball and Belleville Kansas as locations associated with the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Co. Mutual
Chester’ Ball
Belleville Kans
Dr E A Moore Osteopathic Physician Office
Dr E A Moore, osteopathic physician, has an office in the F and M Bank Building, available Tuesdays and Fridays in Seandia Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Moore
F. and M Bank
Seandia Kans
Home Insurance Adjuster Resolves Anton Edlund Loss
Mr Beatty of the Home Insurance Co from Topeka inspected the Anton Edlund loss and awarded a full settlement. The $300 payout will not fully furnish a home but represents a significant help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Beatty
The
Home Insurance Co
Topeka
Anton Edlund
Palace Drug Store Front Receives Fresh Coat of Paint
The Palace Drug store front is being brushed up with a new coat of paint, refreshing the exterior with a contemporary look. Local merchants report minimal disruption to business during the improvement project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Palace Drug
Geo Haney and Mae Meade Return From Kansas City Visit
Geo Haney and his daughter Mrs. Mae Meade came back last week after a two week visit in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Haney
Mrs. Mae Meade
Kansas City
Charles Othberg and Cousin Fred Swanson Headed North
Charles Othberg and his cousin Fred Swanson left on No 6 Thursday for Minnesota. Chas will join his wife and child in Litchfield for the summer while Mr. Swan, West, travels to Rochester for three months of swelling near his ear and lack of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Othberg
Fred Swanson
Minn
Chas
Som
Litchfield
Mr. Swanson
Rochester
Bank of Seandis Hed Security-Safety Readout
A brief security and safety notice appears in the Bank of Seandis hedge report, outlining recent measures and emphasis on risk management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seandished
Illness and local house painting noted in district
Mrs. A Nelson suffered an attack of appendicitis last week and may have an operation. Willie Erlington painted the interior of the Home Bakery while Ernest Riggins did the painting at the Palace Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelson
Willie Erlington
Ernest Riggins
Palace
De Laval Ad Explains Cream Separation Advantage
Freeburg endorses De Laval cream separator, arguing improved efficiency and product quality. The ad highlights reliability, factory support, and long service life as key reasons to switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeburg
Birthday Ovation For Mrs. Sederlan At A Social Gathering
Saturday afternoon a party of friends and relatives honored Mrs. Sederlan for her birthday with an ovation and lunch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Norden, Forsberg, Sederlan family, Mrs. Dall, Maria Nywall, Mr. and Mrs. Nywall and Dean, Holmstrom, Peterson, Wilson, Anderson, Whallman, Vallgpen, Maria Nystrom, Alice Johnson, Clara Coderstaim, Eva Waite and Jacek and Pver Noreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sederlan
Fioner
A. Norden
Alis. A Forsberg
C. S. Sederlan
Dall
Maria Nywall
D. AL Nywall
Dean Mesdames €. Holmstrom
Chas. Peterson
J. D. Wilson
J. O. Anderson
Po Whallman
ON. Vallgpen
Maria Nystrom
Alice Johnson
Clara Coderstaim
Eva Waite
Jacek
Pver
Florence Noreen
Scan DIA Chamber Co Ad Promotes Yellow Pine Hanker
A brief item notes the Scan dia chamber Co advertising a yellow pine hanker product. The readable text emphasizes the timber item and its promotional mention in the chamber’s ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Pine
Scandia Chamber Co
District 387 Farm Notes and Social Gatherings
A vine rain and good corn conditions are noted. Mrs Joli Sothers stayed with Mrs Walter Anderson while neighbors aided with hay. Visitors from Scandia and Courtland join a thirtieth wedding anniversary dinner with families and baskets. Charles Hohman bought a cow from Gilbert Anderson last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joli Sothers
Walter Anderson
Richard Endsen
Waugh Etter
J. O. Anderson
Scandia
Mors
Maddison
Charley
Claud Bettis
Courtland
Henry Whitties
Cuba
John Sothers
John Craft
Manuel “Tornqvist
Ifred Jackson
Nebraska
Ehner
Anna Anderson
Dave Marple
Homer Brindle
Concordia
Ree
Vv. Platt
Jesse Sothers
Red Woods
Morris families tour includes Salina trip in Mahan cars
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Morris and Mrs. Virgil Morris returned from Rochester Minnesota Saturday and Monday accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Mahan to Salina, traveling in Mahan's cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Morris
Virgil Morris
Rochester Minn
Mrs. Mahan
Salina
Aly, Mahan
Larson Awarded Full Fire Claim By Tome Insurance
George Larson received $1,250 from Tome Insurance Co after a fire last week. The adjustment was handled by agent Charles Forstrom and the claim is reported paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Forstrom
Tome Insurance Co
George Larson
Larson
Theo Granstedt Jr Visits Aunt in the Country
Theo Granstedt Jr spent a visit with his aunt Mrs Louis Johnson in the countryside last week. The outing highlights family time away from the city and the simple rural excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Granstedt Jr
Louis Johnson
Building up a fortune Read the Fo and M Bank ad to learn
The notice promises guidance on wealth accumulation through the Fo and M Bank offering savings plans and investment options. It highlights compounded gains, steady deposits, and long term financial growth, appealing to readers seeking secure future funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fo & M Bank
Surgery Planned for Mrs Bloom in Topeka bowel stopage
Mrs A J Bloom was taken to Topeka on Wednesday for an operation to relieve a stoppage of the bowels. Dr Porter traveled from Topeka Tuesday, with Dr Haggman taking her there on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bloom
Topeka
Dr. Porter
Lye
Keep Cool Buy a Palm Beach Suit at AL Larsons
Palm Beach style suits promoted for hot weather comfort at AL Larsons, highlighting light fabrics and summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Larsons
Prosser visitors delight old Sunday School teacher
A group of about eighteen former Sunday School class members from Scotsville visited Mrs. Rarick in Scandia on Wednesday morning. They arrived without her knowledge but brought joy, spent the day with their former teacher and pastor, and returned home that evening with their baskets full of cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotsville
To Fancy Work Makers: Sell Your Creations Storefront
Mrs. Noda Bettis offers to place your handiwork in her store and take a small commission upon sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noda Bettis
Mahan for Oils and Greeses Ad
Local advert lists oils and greeses with quoted prices. Readable lines urge customers to compare values and visit the shop for deals.
Belleville visitors grace town with Mrs White and Mrs Field
Mrs A J White and Mrs Stan Field and daughter of Belleville spent last Friday in town visiting relatives and friends.
Fred Gulieck Considers Farming After Moe Home Visit
Fred Gulieck spent part of last week at the Albert Moe home and expressed that he thinks it would be great to be a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gulieck
Albert Moe
Fred
Sheriff Sale Notice in Republic County Kansas 1916
Notice of Sheriff's Sale under an Order of Sale from District Court of Republic County Kansas. S. J. Summer sues A. Swanson and Clara Swanson. On Saturday June 17 1916 at 2 pm at Rock Island Garage Scandia Republic County Kansas sale of a Five Passenger Overland Automobile for cash to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Kansas
S. J. Summer
Plantiff
A. Swanson
Clara Swanson
Rocck Island
Scandia
Foreclosure Notice in Republic County Kansas
Property to be sold as the defendants A Swanson and Clara Swatson owe 270.00 plus interest from May 4 1916 and 7444 costs. The case seeks foreclosure of plaintiff's mortgage with judgment and costs. Sheriff A T Huntington notes the action dated May 27 1916. Vance and Ale Tageart attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Swanson
Clara Swatson
Plaimaff
A. T. Uuntington
Republic County
Kansas
Vance
Ale Tageart
Scandia
Safe Medicine for Children Cough Remedy Endorsed
The Chamberlain Cough Remedy is praised for being safe for children as it contains no opium or narcotics and is easy to take. It is described as effective for coughs colds and croup and is widely obtainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
The Rosary Trees Selie Red Seal Play at Opera Plotase
The Rosary Trees Selie Red Seal play is set for June 7 at Opera Plotase with Kathryn Wallanis in a leading role and Charles Clary Wheeler Qakman among other Selie favorites. Adapted from a notable Edward Ig. Rose work, critics praise the dramatic action and heart interest despite quirky phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Wallanis
Toad Geneiler
Missionary Revere Peterson to Lecture on The Philippine Challenge
Revere O. Peterson, missionary to the Philippines Ishand, a Scandia product and Nasa Wesleyan University graduate, will present an illustrated lecture at the Hall on Wednesday evening June 21. Admission 10 cents, adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere O. Peterson
Philippines
Ishand
Scandia
NASA Wesleyan University
For Sale 120 Acre Farm With Improvements
For sale a 120 acre farm listing fair improvements including 80 acres in cultivation. Seller identified as Bert Ainsworth of Norway Kiuas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Norway
Social Tea Invitation Hosted by Mrss Rollins
Rollins will entertain with a Social Tea on Thursday afternoon June 22. Everyone is invited to attend this gathering at the residence of Mrss Rollins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrss
Rollins
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