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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
2
Veterinary surgeon and dentist W. E. Livingood announces visits to Scandia on Wednesday and Thursday, Kormosa Friday and Saturday, Courtland Monday, and Fetasha for dental work.
From Newt Whitney farm last Tuesday word spread of a disturbed man roaming the area. Sheriff Hill questioned Walter Nelson of Scandia, then brought him to town as onlookers watched. Nelson, a Lincoln Salvation Army recruit, had family notified. he is described as a bright student recovering from nervous prostration due to hard work.
A local broker advertises farm loans with a small commission and invites readers to write or call J. W. Hall & Co. in Belleville Kansas for terms and assistance.
A. J. White sells his drug stock to D. A. Nyvall and Dr. J. W. Ekblad for 2000 dollars. Nyvall is a registered pharmacist and Bethany College graduate who will run the business with Ekblad as silent partner. White will pursue other business interests, leaving Scandia with new proprietors.
Fragmentary notice mentions a funeral for Mr. Stuver and an advertised letters list. Names are partially legible with references to dead letters and a shipment or sending deadline of days. Reading is uncertain. details lack full context and reliable entities.
Local notes report alfalfa cutting, band practice, and job changes. Rev Oden and sons returned from Lindsborg. Stanvey Hedges works for his uncle. Miss Julian Evanson assists Mrs J Johnson. Maud and Grace Phillips return from Salina amid higher water reports.
Mr Harry L Gile and Miss Effie Leafboutrow were married Wednesday June 17 at the bride’s home with Rev Craft of Belleville officiating. They will reside at the McNeil house on Grant street. Gile is the son of Mr and Mrs R H Gile and plans to work for his own livelihood. Effie Loofbotrow is daughter of A L Loofbotrow and has kept house for her father. Journal offers congratulations.
Robert Simpson spent Sunday west of the river. Chas Nelsons baby has been very sick but is better now. Q Albertson of Republic is working for J W Ambrose. Theodore Osberg of Norway was in our neighborhood Sunday. Amanda Rosene went to Colorado Springs last Wednesday where she will remain for a while. Grace Morris is home from Kansas City visiting a month. Vane McClure and family and Pete Strom had dinner with Mr and Mrs Tom Vandeveer Sunday. Mrs H Rosenquist went to Norway Thursday and stayed until Sunday with Mr Ostberg and family.
Miss Nellie Downing stays with Mrs. Albert Etter and Ollie Bettis is reported in with the mainps. Roy Gossett and Frank Whitley work for J. C. Glasgow. Mission church services were well attended. Jane Brown visits Florence Humphrey. Lavina Garman attends a Teacher's Institute in Belleville. Mrs Branstrom of Scandia visits daughter Mrs C J Peterson. Edward Norton visits from Clay Center to S. C. Huma. A White Rocker coxswain escorts a young woman home after a dance and later reports a grove apparition.
The Fourth of July committee reports progress planning speeches by Frank Nelson of Topeka and Mrs. Fvnlyn Bradford of Concordia. The Scandia Band will provide music and a dance is planned at the hall. A famous Parker steam swing will be present along with a Bean-fest committee task. Negotiations continue for a Republic City versus Narka baseball game and a fireworks display. Attendees are urged to bring plates cups and spoons in addition to baskets' fare.
Miss Inez Sheeks of Belleville is the guest of Mrs. Frank Chadwick this week visiting in town and sharing social hours with neighbors and friends.
Ralph Dunlap visited Kackley on Monday. A five inch rainfall occurred June 8. Mir and Mrs. Carl Ross visited from Kackley. H A Hanson's stock dipping machine is complete. Logan Scott toured Cloud Co. last week. Mr. and Mrs. O A Larson drove to Concordia. Arlie Ramsey visited Percy Shivvers and John Olsen with Carlos Kackley. Frank and August Johnson from Kacey visited weekly. John Johnson’s W and J Dunlap and Alex Scott hauled bridge winders from Southland. Mila Duarson came from Concordia to visit. Shirley Shivvers visited Kathley. Oliva and Clara Haggs Gane returned from Concordia. OlivA is now a milliner and Clara a stenographer. Mr and Mrs W Moore attended Joe Widling’s funeral. Heavy bee and fruit crops are not yet harvested. The Lowenhirpe bridge over the river is damaged by recent events.
Mr Geo D Heaton and Miss Mae MecDugall, both of DeSoto Kansas, were married in Topeka on June 19th.
The report notes floods and road conditions blocked the church commencement on the ninth inst. Graduates listed include Daisy Simpson Frances a Loofbourren Amanda Jensen Louise Threbeck Robert Anderson and Richard Hugos. June 17 Harry Gile mired in mud en route to a wedding at Newbury farm. bridge west of Norway near completion amid crop losses.
A. Nywali & Co. announces the purchase and possession of The Palace Drug Store and invites former customers and the public to trade with them. The firm pledges courteous treatment and fair prices to all patrons.
Mr. D A Nywall a Missouri native moved to Kansas and grew up at Lindsborg where he completed schooling. He graduated this spring from the Northwestern University School of Pharmacy in Chicago and speaks Swedish fluently.
Prospective settlers are urged to contact Clement L. Wilson, U S Land Office Attorney in Colby Kansas for information on homesteading. The offer promises a home and potential 8 family plots with rent-free living. After 14 months on the homestead a payment of 200 dollars transfers deed of the land. Soldiers widows should note the husband’s discharge details and any prior homesteading.
Dors Your pack AcHF Dont delay Get a box of Kidney-Ettes the most wonderful remedy for all kidneys troubles and they will make you right Price 25 cents D A Nywaitt Co Druggest
Dr Barton Pitts, eye and ear specialist, serves St Joseph Missouri with correspondence solicited from Francis and Frederick avenues.
The Rock Island System announces a personally conducted excursion by steamer to Lakes Michigan and Huron resorts and to Detroit Cleveland Buffalo. Leaves Chicago in July aboard the SS Manitou and Northland with comfortable travel, no dust heat or seasickness. For details request the folder from any Rock Island ticket agent or A. E. Cooper, D P A Topeka Kansas.
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