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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
7
A large stock of lawn Dimities India linen and sheer summer dress fabrics offered with wide price range. Silks in various descriptions and qualities also advertised with differing prices.
A local notice promotes July 4th trade specials including shoes for men women and children with options in high cut and Oxford styles. It highlights Vicis and dull finished leathers, plus a new line of men’s dress hats and clothing for men boys and children at special prices.
Special line of grocery bargains offered including 4 cans extra good corn 25 cents 6 bars Lenox Soap 25 cents 3 lbs Santos Coffee 25 cents 2 cans Red Salmon 256 3 lbs Cow Brand Soda 25 cents 2 cans Tomatoes 25 cents and 20 lbs best granulated sugar all for 3.00 cash or produce.
Ralph Leweke son of Mr and Mrs Henry Leweke of White Rock township died Thursday June 13 after a cancer illness. He was bed-fast for three months and died after becoming unconscious. He was only 17 years old and the loss is deeply felt by relatives and many friends. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Lincoln Church.
Mrs. E M Aldrich will demonstrate KC baking powder and Morning Glory Coffee at Adolph Nelsons Store on Tuesday July 2. Dr. Van Haaftan will preach at the M G Church next Sunday. Scandia and Norway played a high wind game 4 to 3 with Norway winning. Larson led Scandia with two doubles while Newton struck out 12 for Norway. The next game is scheduled for here today with gate receipts to the winding team.
In Republic County the community mourns Pete Cooper and Ed Shelden after being struck and hurled down an embankment when a switch was left open on the Sige switch as a grain train approached. Abe Hardy had died earlier that Monday, heightening the town's sorrow. The four young men had been loading ties on a flat car on the switch when the main line train diverted to the switch, causing the fatal mishap.
Engineer Hughs acted quickly to throttle and stop the train after discovering an open switch, likely saving many lives. Fireman Wagoner was unhurt and the Hasty boys escaped with minor injuries. Sheldon and Cooper died from injuries. their bodies were taken to the undertaker. The community mourns the loss of these young men and extends sympathy to their families.
A note mentions two English red-pulled balls from Harpers, one registered and the other full blood about 18 months old. Contact Courtland Phone 1716 or Joz Barnett for details. See the coal oil operators for more information.
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