City Paving District Levy Set By Ordinance
City council approved an ordinance levying special assessments for Main Street paving with total city cost estimated at 11053.78 pounds. Property owners may pay in 30 days or choose ten annual installments at 4 1 2 percent interest. Remaining installments will be funded by bonds and entered on the county tax roll. Geiger Rutherford Construction is finishing the paving and traffic may open in 20 or 30 days. sidewalks must join curbing and work will rush after the crew departs amid rain concerns.
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Geiger-Rutherford Construction Company
Allen Madison Poage, Civil War veteran and pioneer resident
Allen Madison Poage born October 1, 1844 in Roanoke County Virginia died June 17 1926 at St Joseph Home Concordia Kansas aged 81 years 7 months 27 days. He served in the Civil War enlisting at seventeen and was discharged in 1865. He homesteaded in Kansas in 1870 living 49 years on the same farm later years in Scandia and Missouri. He joined the Church of the Brethren forty seven years ago and was married December 20 1870 at St Joseph Missouri to Sarah L Gates, ten children survived him with three sons and his wife predeceasing him.
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Allen
Madison Poage
Roanoke County
Virgnia
St. Joseph
Concordia
Kansas
Anderson County
Scandia
Missouri
Church of the Brethren
Sarah L. Gates
Charles
Robert
Mrs Edith Olson Dies in Rockford Funeral Friday
Edith Olson wife of Albert Olson of 1238 Third avenue died Tuesday night at Rockford hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the residence with Rev H M Bannen officiating and burial in the Scandinavian cemetery. She was born September 7 1882 in Scandia Kan and had lived here for years. Survived by husband a son Herbert and parents Mr and Mrs John Boman and brothers Walter and Emil Boman of Scandia. She was a member of the Independent Order of Vikings.
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Edith Olson
Albert Olson
Third Avenue
Rockford Hospital
H. M. Bannen
Olson
Scandia
Kan
Herbert Olson
John Boman
Walter
Emil Boman
Airs
Independent Order of Vikings
Rockford, Ill
Gazette
Anniversary Observed for C A Isaacson at 50
Mrs Isaacson hosted a family gathering with children and relatives including Imiuil Isaacson newly Isaacson Minnie Haglund Anna Boman Mary Rosene and Rev O J Lundberg at a lunch featuring a large cake with 50 candles to mark C A Isaacson turning fifty.
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C. A. Isaacson
Lastunday
Isaacson
Imiuil Iseen
Air
Newly Isaacson
Nathan
Minnie Haglund
Anna Boman
Mary Rosene
O. J. Lundberg
Notice to students on tuition registration
High school students from outside the district must register soon at the county superintendent's office so tuition can be arranged for next fall. Superintendent R. T. Walker urges prompt action to secure enrollment and fees.
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R. T. Walker
Lundin Property for Sale on Kansas Avenue
Six room house nearly new with four jets. Good outbuildings and fruit trees. Entire property fenced. Offered on easy terms if desired. J. O. Anderson caretaker notice.
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Lundin
Kansas Avenue
Anderson
Telephone Rate Case Before Public Service Commission
The Kansas state Public Service Commission heard testimony in Scandia about rate readjustments for the local telephone company. Witnesses included Frank Obrien and Walter Brice, with H B Couch and L M Kraege presenting exhibits. Citizens supported keeping rates fair as service improves, and a decision is expected within about a week with effects likely starting July 1.
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Kansas
Masonic Lodge
H. B. ‘Couch
Topeka
L. M. Kraege
Kansas Independent Telephone Association
Public Service Commission
Couch
Adams
Union’ Electric Company
Ices Company
Ibrien
Kansas primary campaigns begin as entry closes in capi tol
At Kansas State Capitol at noon Monday entry in Republican and Democratic elimination races closed for 105 county seats. Primary set for August 8. Sheriff field includes two Republicans W A Lowell J H Griffin and three Democrats Ben M Brown J H Hostetler W S English. Other races list numerous candidates for County Attorney Commissioner Clerk of Republic County Register of Deeds and more. Reverend Swan and family visit from Chicago to address Swedish M E church services.
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Kansas
W. A. Lowell
J.H. Griffin
Ben M. Brown
J. H. Hostetler
Belleville
W .S. English
Scandia
Hostetler
Ben F. Carson
C. P. Moore
Munden
S. J. Herr
Henry H van Nata
John Jehlik
Cuba
Bessie G. Carey
Demsvat
Clare C. Baldwin
Belle
Clark
District Court
Music Students Wanted for Piano and Violin Lessons
A local ad seeks piano and violin students. The call mentions a graduate in Public School Music from Kansas Westeyan College of Music and provides a contact at Mabel Brewery Norway with the number 3304.
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Kansas
Westeyan College of Music
Mabel Brewery
Norway
Union Service at City Hall Park With Local Singers
Rev. Eric Swan of Chicago will preach at the union service Sunday evening at city hall park. Mrs Baker will sing and the children of the D V B S will give an extra number. Everyone invited.
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Eric’Swan
Chicago
O. J. Swan
Hilda
Savan
M. E
Ilinois
City Hall Park
Eric Swan
Chicago, Il
City Hall
Baker
Auto smash injures Blair party near Mankato
Mrs. S. H. Blair and relatives were in a Dodge touring car when a Ford collided with them Wednesday evening near Mankato. The Blair party including two Blair children and Mrs. W. T. Blair were badly cut and bruised. Mrs. Blair suffered a broken arm and collar bone, a scalp wound, and other injuries. No fatalities occurred. Both cars were heavily damaged.
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S. H. Blair
Mankato
Blair
W. T. Blair
Scandia Defeats Belleville 5 to 2 in Baseball Shine
Scandia pulled a 5 to 2 win over Belleville last Sunday as Wenda struck out seven and Harvey fanned eleven. Larson led Scandia with five hits in five at bats including a home run. Scandia lineup included Harvey, Larson, Donigan, Hink Ward, Elliott, F Currie, Rasmussen, P Gunter, G Currie with Frank Peterson umpiring.
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Belleville
Scandia
Wenda
Harvey
Larson
P. Larson
Donigan
Hink Ward
Elliott
F. Currie
Rasmussen
P. Gunter
G. Currie
Frank Peterson
Riverside Saturday Dance Features DeLuxe Harmony Quintet
Riverside crowds grow each week as the DeLuxe Harmony Quintet of Fairbury brings its renowned dance music. Last week Laurel and her band drew strong turnout and high praise for entertainment.
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Riverside
Harmony
Fairbury
Laurel
P T Strom Heads West for Annual West Coast Trip
P T Strom of Republic travels this week for his yearly vacation tour along the west coast, continuing a long standing travel pattern.
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Republic
Topeka Woman Admitted to Kansas Bar
Miss Lucile Horn of Topeka known as Lucile Snyder has been admitted to the Kansas bar. She studied law at Washburn college.
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Lucile Horn
Topeka
Lucile Snyder
Kansas
Washburn College
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John
Courtland
Art
Delivale
Tom
Viola Nondorf
Ivy Brown
Mary Kallman
Rhoda Bell
Courtland Township
Christian Church
Stewart
Allen Madison Poage
A. Olson
Henry. Johnson
Strand Bros
Fr. & Ah. Stores Company
Union Service
W. Hahn
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