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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
5
Local custom tailor shop reports a puzzling incident aboard a boat described as a crewless vessel. Investigators note odd markings and unclear ownership, prompting questions about the craft’s origin and current status.
Mattie Fowler died February 18 1909 near Westmoreland Kansas aged 46. She leaves a husband James W Long and six children with four daughters and one son surviving along with sisters and brothers and many relatives. Henrietta J Woods born October 17 1821 in Naples New York died March 6 1909 at her daughter’s home in Winfield aged 87 years four months and nineteen days. She married John Woods in 1837 and had six sons and four daughters. Burial followed in Union Valley cemetery after services in Scandia.
Charles Fr Ericsson, born 1839 in Orebro Sweden, died March 7 1909 at his Scandia Kansas home age 69 years 4 months 7 days after living in Chicago and Scandia. He married Sarah Peterson January 1 1880 and their daughter Amelia who died at twenty. He ran a flour mill before retirement. esteemed for honesty and generosity. The community mourns his loss.
The eighth graders finish Arithmetic and Grammar and move to Algebra and Latin while rhetoric day prompts public speaking. Lilian Larson visits Fairbury, and Miss Kersey, Mrs Buffum and Naomi visit the school. Birthday celebrations and class rankings appear for 9th and 10th grades, with students named. A Diamond Dye advertisement closes the item.
Chas and E Zavodsky spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Cuba with the west side teachers.
George Mikesell of Union Two has purchased property in Belleville and will reside there in the near future, establishing a permanent home in the community.
The Swedish ME Coffee Social will be held at C A Isaacson's on Thursday March 18 after noon and evening. Everyone welcome.
In honor of Mr and Mrs Rowe of Scandia who wed at Topeka Feb 8, relatives hosted 29 guests over Feb 14 including Mr and Mrs G Bowling, Mr and Mrs Ken Weller, MH Miller, Amos Miller and families, Amie Hagel Cundiff, and Philip Krans. Oyster supper followed by dinner and a second gathering at the Rowings. The couple returned to Scandia De Soto Magleeve.
Rep Boyd has charged Speaker Dolley with insulting him and challenged him to a gab test on the tax question in Republic County. The State Journal mocks the duel idea, noting modern morals and the odd twist of the challenger choosing time place and weapon for a gab fest.
Scandia phone 1507 C. A Swanson visited Belleville Saturday. de Hiawatha and Lindsey incubators at Freeburg's House to Rent by E V Rockhold or Bank of Scandia. Miss Edna Roberts spent Saturday and Sunday with uncle Joe Vandeveer.
Carl Lindekrantz visited Belleville on Wednesday to file stabilization and naturalization papers. He engaged with local officials to complete required documentation.
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