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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
Local Visits and Recovery Highlights
Mrs. Fogleberg visited Belleville Saturday night to see her daughter Mrs. Day and family and attend services over Sunday. Mrs. C F Brigeson walked about the house for the first time in months and looks forward to gaining freedom from her long confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Brigeson
Churches Use Courted Column Privilege In Local Paper
It explains the confusion why many churches do not use their right to run a church column in the home newspaper, noting a privilege and potential visibility for congregations.
Wrights Visit Relatives in Hardy Nebei:ae
H F Wright and family of Hardy Nebei ae down Sunday and spent the day with his brother and sister Fred and Hattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Wright
Hardy Nebei
Fred
Hattie
Mahiitt and Mahans Visit Manchester Wednesday
Mr and Mrs A S Mahiitt and Mr and Mrs Ino Mahan traveled to Manchester for a midweek visit. Also accompanying them were Geo Mahans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Mahiitt
Ino. Mahan
Manchester
Geo, Mahans
Petersons and Plotts Host Sunday Gathering
D Peterson and family and Mr and Mrs Win fillins spent the day Sunday at the G V Plott home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Peterson
Win Fillins
G. V. Plott
Henrys Visit Scandia with Nelsons and Henrys
Red Seal overalls at Mahans. Mr and Mrs KK W Henry of Palmer Kansas and Miss Mattie Henry of Clay Center traveled to Scandia Saturday and stayed until Sunday afternoon with Rev and Mrs Henry. A check for 1.25 from N W Nelson St Joseph Missouri advances his date one more year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. W. Henry
Palmer Kans
Mattie Henry
Clay Center
Scandia
Henry
N.W. Nelson
Sylvania St
Joe Mo
Fourth of July Social at John Aspegren Home
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church hosts a social at the John Aspegren home five miles west of Scandia on July 4. Ice cream cake and coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
John Aspegren
Scandia
Save Your Combings Switches Offered at $1 Per Stem
Notice offering to make switches from combings for a dollar a stem with orders to leave at the office. The terse item lacks dates or locations, but indicates a local vendor service and no further details.
Insurance fire lightning and tornado claim in Kansas
A six year cash for $1,000 policy with a $20 note plan of $25 is referenced in a record tied to Republic Co Mutual. Location given as Chester Ball in Belleville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Co. Mutual
Chester Ball
Belleville
Kans
Osteopathic Doctor Joins F. and M Bank Building Office
Dr. E. A. Moore, osteopathic physician, maintains an office in the F. and M Bank Building. Availability on Tuesdays and Fridays. Seandia Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Moore
F. and M Bank
Seandia Kans
Midsummer Gathering At Charley Hermans
Pete Kallman his wife and daughter Mrs Cederstam John Bramd strait and wife and Theo Gran stedt and family spent Sunday at Charley Hermans for a midsummer gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Kallman
Mrs. Cederstam
John Bramdstrait
Theo. Granstedt
Charley Hermans
Ethel Grensteat Visits Miss Gladys Stocker in Concordia
Ethel Grensteat traveled to Concordia Moauly to visit her friend Miss Gladys Stocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Grensteat
Concordia Moauly
Gladys Stocker
St John’s Day Observed by Lebanon Lodge at M E Church
Lebanon Lodge No. 221 A F and A M held St Johns Day services Sunday afternoon at the M E church with Rev Rarick and Rev MekKay conducting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Lodge
A. F P
A. M
St. John’s Day
M. E
S Rarick
MekKay
Mrs. Schafer Visits Glade Kins Over Weekend
Mrs. Geo Schafer traveled to Glade Kin s Saturday to attend to business and visit friends, planning to return Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Schafer
Glade Kins
Abilene Candidate Charles Harger Issues Address
Charles M. Harger of Abilene, candidate for senator in the 6th district, delivered a short address here Saturday evening. He spoke on local concerns and his senatorial platform to gathered voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Harger
Abilene
Wm. Sebaugh Makes Business Trip to Concordia
Wm. Sebaugh travels to Concordia on Wednesday evening for a business engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sebaugh
Concordia
Farm for sale in Norway Kansas with improvements
120 acre farm offered with fair improvements and 80 acres under cultivation. Asking price five thousand dollars. Contact Bert Ainsworth, Norway Kansas for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ainsworth
Norway
Kans
Frank Hawkins Carries Work at Nor Way for Mrs Ross
Frank Hawkins traveled to Nor Way during the first Ress week to perform carpentry tasks for Mrs Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hawkins
Nor Way
Mrs. Ross
Scandia Notes: Local Moves and Family Updates
Mr and Mrs Sealy formerly of Oregon return to Scandia to be with Mrs Stice who has been poorly for months. Ray Chase and family move to Scandia and rent the southwest farm. Moores Patent sleeve work shirts advertised at Mahans. Mrs Tucker of Courtland and Mrs H Z Ackley of Concordia assist the Conners as they prepare to move to Courtland, leaving many old friends behind who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sealy
Oregon
Scandia
Mrs. Stice
Ray Chase
Mr. Chase
Doreas Society to Meet at Norden Home Friday
The Doreas Society of the Lutherum church will meet at Mrs Norden's home Friday afternoon June 30. Members are asked to come prepared for worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas Society of the
Lutherum Church
Norden
Palm Beach Suit Promotes Cool Comfort at A. L. Larsons
Store advertises KEEP COOL Palm Beach suit as ideal for hot weather comfort at A. L. Larsons. The message highlights lightweight fabric and seasonal appeal aimed at shoppers seeking airier clothing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
A. L. Larsons
Nywalls and Sun Dine, Motor to Waconda Springs Sunday
Mr and Mrs D A Nywall and son and Mr and Mrs A W Sun dined out on a pleasure trip by motor to Waconda Springs Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Nywall and Son
A. W. Sundine
Waconda Springs
Change of agents at Missouri Pacific eyed
G J Schafer the present agent was bid on the Superior Station and will transfer there if the Superior man wins the change. We congratulate the Schafers on their promotion if it comes as they hope it will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
G. J. Schafer
Superior
Schafers
Brightening Up Campaign Shows Scandia Stores Shining
The town of Scandia features fresh white facades on Beckmans Granstedts Grocery Isis Theatre and Larson clothing store. Mr Jackson’s residence also sports a new gray exterior with light trim, reflecting a coordinated beautification effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Beckmans
Granstedts Grocery
Isis Theatre
Larsons Clothing
Dog Tax Notice Due June First Detailing Payment
The city issues a dog tax notice requiring payment by June 1. Theo Granstedt, City Clerk, urges prompt settlement and states penalties may follow for late payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelase
Theo
Granstedt
Mrs Rollins Visits Son in Lebanon En Route from Kansas City
Mrs W G Rollins stopped Tuesday evening to visit her son Will and his wife in Lebanon while traveling home from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Rollins
Will
Lebanon
Kansas City
Bernie Stofer Visits Grandparents This Week
Bernie Stofer is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs g G Stofer this week, according to family notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Stofer
Mrs
G. G. Stofer
Missionary Evangelism Conference at M. E. Church
A district Conference of Missionary Evangelism is set for July 7 to 8 at the M E Church. Dr C F Lipp of India speaks Friday night at 8. Saturday features Dr J C Wengate of Africa twice and Dr M W Millioard of China delivers the main address. No charges. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK
C. F. Lipp
India
J. C. Wengate
Africa
M. W. Millioard
China
Concordia Woman and Nephew Visit Relatives
Mrs. Hal Ackley of Concordia and her nephew Conger Tucker spent Tuesday in Scandia with Mr. and Mrs. Conner and returned home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Ackley
Concordia
Conger Tucker
Scandia
Mrs. Conner
Evenig
Bank official and family visit Scandia on Tuesday
C. A. Baird of the Agenda State Bank and his family stopped in Scandia Tuesday afternoon while en route home from Glen Wider and Jewel City. The Journal force enjoyed a pleasant call for a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Baird
The
Agenda State Bank and Family
Scandia
Glen Wider
Jewel City
Journal Force
Mahan Family Trip To Salina Then Return
Mr and Mrs Mahan took her brother B Morris and wife and their young daughter Evelyn to Salina Sunday returning home Tuesday.
Kier Couple Spends Sunday in Scandia
Mr and Mrs Ed Kier spent Sunday in Scandia enjoying a day away from home with a brief respite in the Minnesota town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kier
Scandia
Liberty and Independence Bank Advertisement
A promotional ad urges readers to invest in the bank to gain financial freedom and avoid debt. It frames independence as a heritage while promising wealth growth through placing money in the bank now.
Farmers-Merchants Bank Class Tops Sunday School Banquet
Farmers-Merchants Bank Class led by Mrs Ma dam won the quarter long contest at M. KE School Sunday School banquet held at the parsonage Tuesday night with about 100 members present. The event ends with plans the play continuing next quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. KE. School
Madams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mahans
F. C. Rieman
Peterson
Moores Patent
Mr. Mahan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
New York
National Conference Committee of the Railways
Elisha Lee
P. R. Albright
Atlsatic
Liis Raifreid
WY. Baldwin
Central of Georgia Railway
C. L. Bardo
Gee
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
B. HW
Coapman
Dora Railway
B. Cottar
Wabech Railway
B. Crowley
New York Central Railway
G. H. Emerson
N. D. Maher
Norfolk & Western Railway
James Russell
Denver & Rio Grands Railroad
A. M. Schoyer
Pennsylvania Lines
Wea
L. Seddon
Seaboard Air-Line Railway
A. J. Stone
Erie Railroad
Waid
Menest Central Lines
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