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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented poem reflects on weariness and the afterlife with lines about rest, dust, and kindness. It hints at mourning and the passage of time as people are remembered long after death. The language is archaic and obscured by OCR errors.
In Courtland Kansas on a calm evening August wedding of Mei Jesse Donoho and Mildred A Hulett took place at the bride’s parents home officiated by Rev Blanchard of the Christian church. The ceremony was intimate with close relatives and friends followed by dining and congratulations.
A twenty two club was formed in Scandia on Monday night June 29 to provide mutual aid for sickness and disability. Dr H Porter Ahrens elected President and McTaggart named Secretary and Treasurer for the year. The group offers weekly disability meanst and notes ongoing local visits and arrivals.
Early clouds hid most of the partial eclipse Sunday morning. Between 9:30 and 10:30 observers could plainly view the dimmed sun with a smoked glass as the eclipse waned.
An urgent Woodmen gathering is set for Friday night to organize arrangements for the Log Rolling event planned for August 12, 1908, at Scandia. Clerks and local members urged to attend. several residents mentioned in passing Civilian updates and family news appear in the surrounding notes.
An OCR fragment notes Dickinson Goodman Lumber Co Portland Cement and business naming in Portland. The unreadable excerpt hints at a 19th or early 20th century trade listing or advertisement for cement products.
The Journal notes E. D. Haney of White Rock township seeks the Republican nomination for the second district County Commissioner. A 37 year resident and successful farmer, Haney served in the 51st Indiana Infantry during the Civil War including Atlanta campaign and Missionary Ridge. He is a longtime church member and deemed capable to perform the duties.
The final moving picture show will be at the city hall tonight after the band concert. Includes fine moving pictures and illustrated songs. Mr. and Mrs. A B Morey visited Concordia Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Morey had ton sils removed. County Superintendent Nutter appointed B J Beckman to fill the school board vacancy caused by A B Kimball's removal to Belleville. Air slacked lime advertised as a disinfectant available at Diskason Goodman. Mr. and Mrs O L Nelson will host the Swedish Methodist Ladies Society Thursday July 9. Alma Samuelson and Effie Leafren of Axtell Nebr visited Mrs Frank Swanson.
On July 14 1908 the ladies of the Presbyterian church present an event with the Emporia Concert Co at City Hall Scandia Admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12 Ice cream and cake will be served after the performance Expected to bring many locals for a pleasant evening.
For sale a rubber tired buggy and sulky cart in fair condition listed by Martin. Contact maker for details and price.
Major M. M. Beck claims W. R. Stubbs will win Jackson county with Republican governor nomination support. He notes Stubbs sentiment growing, while stating he is not declaring for Stubbs. Beck also suggests Cyrus Leland lost votes after a Holton speech reported by the Holton Signal.
The American Protective Tariff League presents a document titled The Vital Issue Before the American People. It reproduces Hon. Joseph W. Fordney M C of Michigan and Ways and Means remarks. One free copy is sent to postal card requests. Address W. B. Wakeman secretary 336 Broadway New York.
County residents plan to attend Grand Island Business College in Nebraska this winter. The institution promotes itself as highly equipped and capable of placing graduates in good positions, with optional post graduation payment for schooling.
The Lucky Bill show toured Scandia last Thursday delivering an evening performance to a fair, appreciative audience. The standout was Little Cupid the pony with a human brain, able to count add and tell time, a marvel that delighted patrons and earned praise for a clean entertaining act. The troupe will be welcomed back in Sandia at a future date.
W R Stubbs in county affairs receives a key deed amid a noted August event. The scene centers on farmer friends and their role in a major contest tied to the settlement of land or ownership.
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