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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
11
Local items report Harry Heaton visiting from Herington, Mrs. A. Lysholim and two sons traveling to Belleville, and J. P. Barrett and Masonic events in town. Visitors include Rev H P Cooter to Fort Scott, H M Haton from Guthrie, and J P Barrett in town. Beatrice excursion planned for June 29, plus farm updates, births, and business notes, with harvest and cattle pricing details.
The document lists who is entitled to credit on subscriptions for the week. New subscribers are marked with a star and quitters with a dagger. Names include Segerhammar Loofbourrow Griffeth and Lewis with various amounts shown.
The Rev. G. M. Beeler of Concordia arrived in town Tuesday while en route to Denver for the International Sunday School Association meeting where he serves as a delegate.
David Porter and James Joslyn of Lincoln have started harvesters in their wheat fields. Nearly everyone else will wait until next week, this week being devoted to cleaning out the cornfields.
Mrs. and Mrs. P. D. Schofield attended the wedding of H. M. Howes Rock Island agent at Mun den and Miss Steinway at the bride's home north of Belleville. The ceremony took place Wednesday evening June 24 with a large number of friends present.
Audit shows assets including Loans Discounts on Real Estate and Overdrafts. Real estate value, cash and sight exchange, legal reserves, and total liabilities are listed with debits and credits. Figures include surplus fund, undivided profits, deposits, and encumbrances on real estate.
The Topeka Populist convention nominated a full ticket to fill vacancies in the Democratic slate. Justices include Frank Doster and oS Waterbury. Congress at large J D Botkin. Lieut Governor Fred J Clase. Attorney General F M Pearl. Treasurer D W Nefflebower. State Superintendent I C Powell. Supt of Insurance Dan Hart. Fusion resolution passed 42249 to 270ly with Republic County voting 4 for 2 against.
Dispatches report King Edward is gravely ill and has undergone an appendectomy. His doctors say recovery is unlikely and the coronation is postponed as the world prays for his swift return to health.
The Fifth district secured nothing substantial from the Populist convention with many straight outs cited as the outcome. The report notes a lack of clear gains or pledges, leaving observers puzzled by the convention’s practical value for the district.
Local brief notes list visits and illnesses including L Hammond visiting son in Jewell to see him sick. Mrs Rosenquist and Mrs Hanna cared for Mrs Hanson in Kackley who is seriously ill. Beatrice trip noted for Nels Rosene and others. dance planned at Stromberg’s Friday and city hall July 4 invites all. Jay Van Slyke from Belleville visits. closes barber shop there.
Beatrice crowd sold sixty two tickets for a Sunday Chautauqua excursion. Local attendees include Dr and Mrs Ekblad Mrs A B Wilder Mrs L M Wheeler and many others with Dr Barton Pitts listed as eye and ear specialist. Correspondence solicited and Mrs J B Beames visited Courtland to spend time with daughter Mrs Ed Seabolt.
The Rock Island schedule lists eastbound trains including No. 10 Express at 10 22 A M and No 2 Rocky Mountain Limited at 12 48 A M plus freight and local services. Westbound trains feature No 5 Maailand Express at 6 50 P M and No 41 Rocky Mountain Limited at 10 55 A M with connections at Yuma Atchison St Joseph Kansas City and St Louis.
The Rock Island Passenger Department released new wall maps of the United States. Full detail, up to date, three and a half by four feet, printed in black and yellow on heavy paper and bound to hang in stalls. Maps sent to hotels and public places, with many requests fulfilled.
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