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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
4
A local column notes a son born to Mr and Mrs L M Johnson, visits by Mayor Wilson and J O Anderson, Paul Tibbetts’ trip from Courtland for his new paper, and renewals for the JOURNAL. It mentions a brick or stone sidewalk ordinance, weather impacts on wheat, river flooding, and various townsfolk moving or traveling.
Joe Nelson now runs the Republic restaurant. The Literati met with Mr. and Mrs. Ekblad. O A Nelson moved to Lofgren farm near Sherdahl and arranged mail. Miss Ethel Trainor arrived from Oklahoma for a visit with Mrs. C M Goold. Scandra reports two bridges, one lodged riverward. Kansas City cattle price at five dollars, hogs top seven sixty, small receipts. Frank Thornburg notes wedding gift publication policy at JOURNAL office.
Ervin Kerr, held for first degree murder, faces a homicide case in Ottawa County from early February. His poor reputation in the area contrasts with the belief of many that he was not capable of murder.
The Becker Concert Company will perform at City Hall on Tuesday evening March 17. Chas A Becker leads the Swiss Bell Orchestra with 21 instruments and a special 28 instrument program. Admission 25c and 15c, reserved seats 35c at the usual place. A stockroom trap in The Journal caught twelve mice over Sunday, jammed full, suggesting more would have been captured.
Rob Scrivner drove to Scandia on Tuesday. Percy Shivvers is very sick with mumps. John Gile suffered grippe last week. John Beatty of Talmo stays with W. H. Beatty. Lloyd Newbury was in Scandia Sunday. L M Newbury took a car of cattle to Kansas City on Monday. A large crowd attended Jno Nelson hog sale today. Roy Scott and wife visited near Rackley Sunday. Fet Scrivner is very sick and his son Horace is expected today. Services in English church planned Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. A Beatty got a rusty nail in his foot last week and is in severe pain.
Elmer Peterson son of Mr and Mrs John D Peterson was shot and killed while out hunting with his elder brother Lawrence and Sherman Wray. The 16 year old shooter says the gun was not known to be loaded. Elmer died Sunday after being taken to Courtland and treated by Dr Priest from Concordia. Funeral held at Swedish Methodist church. family receives public sympathy. The incident is cited as a warning on gun safety for boys.
A local nurseryman near home accepts orders for reliable fruit trees and nursery stock. Those seeking healthy stock are advised to contact Forstrom at the listed address and code 10-51 for dependable home-garden stock.
Kansas City reports week ending March 10 1903 saw receipts 26981 cattle 24434 hogs 16510 sheep with cattle supply below recent runs and a generally advancing market. Fat steers and good cows up 25 to 40 cents, stockers and feeders 20 to 30 cents higher, but Friday demand softened. Top feeders reached 4.70, best fat steers 5.00, calves up to 6.50, stock cows to 3.00, bulls weaker near 3.25 to 3.65.
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