Melby Melhus Wedding Seals Two Local Families
Clara Mabel Melby and Joseph Carl Melhus united in marriage on a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Melby home east of Norway. The event featured a triple arch, Swedish wedding march, flower girls, orchid georgette bridesmaids, and a two course buffet for about 275 guests. Guests included families from Randall Formosa Seattle and beyond. the couple will reside on the Melhus farm east of Norway. An Apron Bazaar and Supper is planned at the Lutheran church June 24 with a full menu and refreshments in the afternoon and supper. Rickel Shivvers add Ford delivery truck driven by Myron Blosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Melby
Clara Mabel
Joseph Carl Melhus
Clara Hugos
Thelma Lovseth
Randall
Wyalda Nelson
Formosa
Lena Melby
Louise Melby
Seattle
Wash
Carl Hammer
Levoge
Wigo
Hjortholm
Norway
Hugos
Olga Nelson
Henry Elniff
Ole Lovesth
Lars Lovesth
Gertson
Fair‘child
Beloit
Lenis Hanson
Concordia
Ainsworth
Ames
Ed Hanson
Tarold
Carl, Johnson
Scottsville
Walter Darling
Kansas City
Mrs. Melhus
Melhus Farm
C E Davis Dies in Scandia at 54
Otha Elmer Davis born May 10 1870 in Clay County Illinois died June 15 in Scandia Kansas at age 54 1 month 6 days. He moved with family to Kansas in 1877 and later to Missouri where he married Ebbieline Sutton October 2 1892. Survived by wife six children seven grandchildren one sister two brothers and many relatives. Funeral at First Methodist Episcopal Church Scandia conducted by Rev Peniston with burial in Union Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Elmer Davis
Clay County
Illinois
Scandia
Kan
Kansas
Osage County
Osborne County
Missouri
Ebbieline Sutton
Jesse Simpson
Denver
Colo
Frank Eastman
Frank Mahan
John A
Flossie M
Clifford Lee
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Bowen
Alton
James P. Davis
Odin
Ill
Wm. E. Davis
Green River
Wyo
Rev. Peniston
Methodist Church
Union Valley Cemetery
Amana Luther Church Budget Plan Outlined
Trustees of the Amana Lutheran Church met last Thursday to set a budget for church financing. The valued property is about $25,000 with a modern parsonage and minimal debt. an upcoming member canvass will seek pledges for upkeep and the full budget.
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Amana Lutheran Church
Mariadahl
Kansas
Pikes Peak highway surveyed for federal road plans
Wagner Engineering Co of Kansas City surveys the Pikes Peak route from Scandia west to the county line to prepare maps and specs for a federal road. Plans may be ready for bids in a few weeks. The project includes removing a sharp turn near the river bridge and routing through Weislogel pasture toward the section line near a farmhouse. Ernest Burns Ives B Vincent J P Vandeveer and Robert Simpson returned Friday from Gray County after business and visiting relatives. They traveled in Vincent’s car via Great Bend and north from Dodge City to Norton. They report crops along the route as good but needing rain in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikes Peak
Scandia
Wagner Engineering Co
Kansas City
Weislogel
Ernest Burns Ives
B. Vincent
J. P.vandeveer
Robert Simpson
Gray County
Mr. Vincent
Great Bend
Dodge City
Norton
Obituary for Mrs. A. M. Poage of Courtland
Mrs. A M Poage born November 3 1847 in Roanoke county Virginia died June 14 1924 at her home three miles west of Scandia at age 77 She lived in Kentucky Illinois and Missouri before marriage to A M Poage on December 20 1870 at St Joseph Missouri They resided on a homestead since 1872 Ten children survived with six boys and four girls The funeral was held at the Christian church in Courtland Tuesday afternoon Rev Steward of Belleville officiating Interment in Courtland cemetery
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Sarah Loretta Gates
Roanoke County
Scandia
Kentucky
Illinois
Missouri
A. M. Poage
St. Joseph Mo
Church of the Brethren
Christian Church
Courtland
Steward
Belleville
Courtland Cemetery
Local Family Weekend Visits and New Twin Births
Ott Johnson and family and Mrs. Mabel Larkins with children spent Sunday at the Ollie Johnson home. Chester Woodka and wife welcomed twin girls born on the 14th. Lawrence Simpson of Concordia helped Harry Giles with farm work for several weeks. Highland Baptist church day exercises Sunday evening went well. Ern Thomas and family of Enid Oklahoma returned home Saturday after visiting the Tom Gile residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Johnson
Mabel Larkins
Ollie Johnson
Cc. C. Simpsons
Lloyd McGreagor
Harry Giles
Hazel Johnson
Howard Ames
J. M. Loofbourrow
Concordia
Chester Woodka
Charlie Barbens
Orville Barlen
Lawrence Simpson
Harry Gile
Highland Baptist Church
Ern Thomas
Enid
Okla
Tom Gile
Herman Young
Ward Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
Nelson J. Ward announces his bid for county attorney citing qualifications and prior service as assistant attorney general for Prohibition prosecutions. A Belleville newspaper excerpt notes his planned fairness and energy, while colleagues acknowledge the sacrifice of his lucrative practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson J. Ward
Wards
Belleville
Ward
Fane Aee
Republic Edges Scandia 9th Inning for 5–4 Victory
Republic defeated Scandia 5 to 4 at Fishers Park in a Sunday game, breaking a tie in the 9th. Irvin Currie pitched for Scandia and Vic Harvey for Republic, Harvey fanning 10. Blonde Aberg now manages Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Scandia
Fishers Park
Irvin Currie
Vic Harvey
Blonde Aberg
R. Moore
Albertson
F. Currie
Moore
Campbell
Currie
Alsman
Reile
T. Moore
Moller
Reed
Ward
Jepson
Harvey
R. .Moore
Elliot
Wires
Gunter
Rasmussen
I. Currie
Larson
Elliott
Mrs Brewster Rites Held in Scandia
Mrs. Robert Brewster died in Scandia Kansas at age 47 after a life in Sheridan and Republic counties. Survived by husband, five children, three sisters and five brothers. Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev. Peniston with Rebekah lodge present. interment at Seer Hethe Rebekahs cemetery. Funeral followed by burial rites. The notice also mentions Hoot Gibson film and forthcoming Rex Beach adaptation showings.
Van Natta Seeks Probate Judge Post On Republican Ticket
The Journal carries Henry H. Van Natta's candidate announcement for Probate Judge. He outlines duties of the office including estate administration, guardians for minors and the insane, and the handling of fees and titles, urging voters to understand the office's impact on property titles and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. van Natta
van Nata
Probate
Kajsa Larson Born in Sweden Death in Scandia
Kajsa Larson born May 6 1864 in Wormland Sweden was baptized in the same parish and moved to the United States with her mother in 1871. She was confirmed June 5 1880 at Amana Lutheran Church and remained a lifelong member. She died Sunday morning June 15 after a paralytic stroke and is survived by relatives including Gustaf Larson and family. Funeral held at Lutheran cemetery with Pastor Chas Larson officiating. Other notes include Ada Drake Moe marriage in Mankato June 11 and references to local residents.
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Kajsa Larson
Wormland
Sweden
Scandia
Amana
A. J. Floodberg
Gust
John
Gustaf
Lars Larson
Chas, Larson
Drake—Moe
Russell Moe
Ada Drake
Ed Drake
Republic
Mankato
Albert ‘Moe
Avery
Bes Teemable
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Rickel & Shivvers
Myron Blosser
C.E. Davis
A. M. Ponge
Mr. Ward
Itis
Warren
George Owen
Cata
Robert Brewster
Dica Louisa Nondorf
Sheridan County
Republic County
Florence A. McGregor
Lottie Turner
Maude Wisely
Robert L
Cleo A
Bobby McGregor
Mary Poage
Dellvale
Nellie Nordman
Agnes Gertgon
Jamestown
Charles
Roy Nondorf
William Nondorf
Grinell
C. E. Peniston
Hoot ‘Gibson
Rex Beach
Courtland Merc
Courtland, Kansas
Shantung
Courtlandmerg. CO
F. & M. Stores CO
Scandia, Kansas
H. H. van Natta
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