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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
7
Belleville and Courtland residents appear in weekly items with A J White and his mother visiting Belleville, Amanda Wohlford visiting Courtland, and various trips to nearby towns. The Journal notes a new house project by J G Isaacson in East Scandia and a sidewalk ordinance affecting property owners.
Dainty comedienne Goldie Cole appears as Betty Brindle in the successful production The Hand of Man with a performance on Saturday night March 14. Rev Craven to preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Arnie Thompson sells his 80 acre farm in Norway to John Johnson for 3000 and moves to Geary Oklahoma. Norway Telephone lines extend to town with about twenty new phones planned.
Enoch Larson relocates to his farm the Eric Nelson place and plans a bachelor period while Sven Larson runs the home place. Mr A Larson visited Wichita to buy a new saw mill and will begin work for Henry Lieback. Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin of Beaver township announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday March 5.
Mr and Mrs C S Greenslade were in Courtland Friday and added their name to the JOURNAL list. Miss Bliss spent the weekend in Belleville, visiting with her sister Mrs L J Davis of Plankinton South Dakota who returned with her for a visit.
Daily farm updates show Janey hauling hogs and J T Johnson clearing a Nelson farm well. Residents Ike Smith and Verne Cooper travel to Seattle and Courtland while James Persinger and Chas Larson buy Union farms for 4500 and 5000 dollars respectively. The Johnson family inspects hardware stock from Stover Lovefellow.
The week reports seven new pupils arriving at District 42. Local farming begins spring work as residents mingle with neighbors. Several visits and exchanges are noted, including Elsie Bettis with Lela Bettis, Brown at Ed Downing's, and Pomage family socializing.
The Reverend J H Craven was in Bellesville on Tuesday, engaging with local residents and church members during his visit. He spoke at the community center and attended a small gathering in the evening.
Texas Red Seed Oats for sale priced at 45e per unit. Only two of the DeLaval units remain, one priced at 500 and the other at 450 capacity. J. Rivey.
Mrs R L Gile is seriously ill with stomach trouble and unable to keep nourishment down. She may live for several months yet and might recover if a change for the good occurs.
C G Aspegren of White Rock was the first resident assessed under the new law. He says the assessor revealed his real worth, after completing the assessment.
Farm for sale located at section 20 township 4 range 4 about 238 miles east and 1 mile south of Norway. Inquiries should be directed to H B DickrRHeer at 846 Concordia Kansas.
Poultry rates listed for smooth roosters 56 hens four TG ducks young and other stock. Prices may change without notice. Cash paid for poultry year round.
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