Republican County Convention Held In Belleville May 12 1900
By order of the Republican Central Committee a county convention will meet in Belleville on Saturday May 12 1900 at 9 o clock a m to elect two delegates to the State Judicial and Senatorial Convention. Representation is one delegate per twenty votes or fraction thereof cast for George A Clark for Secretary of State in 1896 with districts listed. Primaries are urged for Wednesday May 9 1900 from two to four o'clock in the country and two to six p m in cities. Josten Kuuhmaa, Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central
Belleville
George A. Clark
Liberty Tincoln
Norway
Richland Ruse
Scandia
Union
Washington
White Rock
Josten Kuohmaa
Seed Potatoes for Sale at Marly Six Weeks
Seed potatoes offered for sale for six weeks at 50 vents per bushel. First come first served. Moses Busnry wheels in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marly
Ser‘ved
Moses Busnry
For Sale Early Ohio Potatoes
Advertisement notes early Ohio potatoes for sale at 25 cents a bushel. Located at the house north of Scandia schoolhouse. Contact 4 C. F. Ericsson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Scandia
C. F. Ericsson
Northern Grown Seed Potatoes for Sale
Seed potatoes marketed from Ohio offerings with early varieties Six weeks earlier than the Earliest Varieties. Orders invited through S. F. Thornburgh’s and Frank J. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
S. F. Thornburgh
S. Zt
Frank J. Smith
Seed potatoes for sale in early varieties
For sale seed potatoes Early Ohio and Early Six Weeks. See samples and leave orders at Cullers and Johnson’s, Joan Boman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cullers & Johnson’s
Joan Boman
Advertised Letters March 11 1900
March 11 1900 advertised letters list includes Arthur Brice Mrs E L Kelly Mr Andrew May Mr H Mortland Tsaaé Middleton C A Tracy A B Kimpauy P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brice
E. L. Kelly
Andrew May
H. Mortland
Tsaaé Middleton
C. A. Tracy
A.B. Kimpauy
P. M
Journal Notions and Local Notices From Allen County
A fragment mentions Frank Bush's song, copying concerns, Sioux Falls dispatch about auditorium size for a Populist National Convention, Allen County assessors valuing property at market value, and hopes for nationwide review. It notes tariff debates in Porto Rico and a stance for free trade, with a brief President reference.
Kansas City and Chicago cattle price comparison lesson
The Mankato Monitor reports a trio of farmers split cattle to Chicago and Kansas City markets. On the same sale day Chicago fetched 4.60 to 4.75 per head while Kansas City brought higher after shrink, illustrating Kansas City’s advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Pool Green
D W. Green
J. W. Fulton
P.O. Green
Offut
Putton
Creer-Mills
Mankato
What the Mail and Breeze Says About Scandia
Scandia in Republic county hosts about 600 residents up 100 from last year. A Swedish settlement with three churches and a growing business district. founded 1868, a stone schoolhouse with five teachers, brick city hall, two banks with combined capital 65 000 and deposits 103 094. A milk skimming station processes 2 500 pounds daily. rural mail delivery to begin in March serving 634 people over 26 miles. A limestone two story $10 000 farmhouse stands out among new homes. an elevator and mill addition marks local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Scandia
Kansas
Republic County Tax Dispute Special Session Ruling
Republic County Board of Commissioners met in special session to decide how to handle disputed personal property tax under an exemption rule. They ordered tax collection halted until the higher court rules and pledged refunds if the district court decision holds, with appeal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reali
Wihereas
Anid Instrict
Board of County Commissioners
Tae
Board of County ‘Commissioners
del Pee
Republic County
Sluid District Court
Board of County Conmissioners
Lepi
Wison
Bain
Charani
Obituary of Barton Stone Caldwell
Barton Stone Caldwell born November fifteenth eighteen twenty Greensburg Indiana emigrated to Jefferson County in eighteen thirty eight married Jane Wimberly in eighteen forty two later moved to Illinois then Benton County Iowa converted to Christianity joined the Church of God about eighteen forty eight moved to Jewell County Kansas where he remained father of five sons and one daughter four sons and his wife survive died March twenty fourth nineteen hundred funeral in United Brethren Church and burial at River View Cemetery
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Barton Stone Caldwell
Greensburg
Indiana
Jefferson Co Town
Jane Wimberly
Illinois
Benton Co
Iowa
Caldwell
Church of God
Jewell County
Kansas
United Brethren Church
Riverview Cemetery
Bargain Prices on Hardware and Home Goods Noted
A list notes discounted items including barbed hog wire at 56 cents per 26 inches and harness at 30 dollars reduced to 23 dollars. Also advertised are steel range components and a warming closet, with horse collars and spooner-style collars mentioned as sale items.
Thornburgh and Day Lead Local Meeting List
Local notice lists attendees F Thornburgh W H Day Mrs L J Free Edwin Rosenquist Mrs L McGregor C L Bowling and IS C Barrett with figures 1.28 1.00 1.90 indicating contributions or dues. The fragment notes names and amounts without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Thornburgh
W.H. Day
L. J. Free
Edwin
Poll Bawel and Attendance at Scandia School Report
Reports show attendance and tardiness at Scandia School with notes on total enrollment and attendance figures for intermediate and primary divisions. Mabel Ingham and Buckhold are listed as teachers, with counts of tardiness and half-day absences and percentages of attendance. Harry Goodrich from Republic was noted visiting on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETA
Buckhold
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Albion
Beaver
Big Bend
Bellequite
Courtlan
Ak Creek
Waurview
Farmington
L. W. Butnarrna
Grovn
Wheelers
Loson Furniture& Garpet House
Journal Notions
Frank Bush
Allen County
J. W. Nelson
BE. Seabolt
James Kerr
Gus A. Jensen
Wm. Gunter
A. N. Mellen Olof L. Larson
Otto E. Johnson
R. Rimels
R. GC. Chase
J. V. Chase
B. M. Lervold
Scandia Lumber & Coal
H. A. Stowell
Mabel Ingham
Harry Goodrich
Republic
N. D. Duly
A. W
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monmcelto
Hannah Peterson
Hulda Lofgren
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