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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
An owner declares farewell after fifteen years guiding The Journal. He notes pride in the paper’s growth, mentions past public positions, and passes subscriptions and business accounts to the new editors of Public County. He offers goodwill and urges patron support.
Several loads of wood and cobs offered for sale. Inquire at this office for details and pricing.
Reports from Republic County note J L Bristow’s campaign speeches in Belleville and Courtland drawing large crowds and optimism for an August 4 endorsement. The piece also mentions Leland and Bailey’s contentious visit, weather impacts, and a Swedish Methodist Ladies Society event.
A. J. Riley offers a good three hole gasoline stove at a bargain price. Details unspecified.
The Emporia editors mingle with the town's hospitality and visit the College of Emporia and the State Normal School. A glee club, Greek tragedy, and Tarbell editorial piece mark the outing while discussions of typesetting and a Postoffice Order No. 907 unfold.
J T Johnson completed a good well on the J W Nelson farm and erected a windmill. The Nelson, Johnson and Sissell families visited in the region. Norway School Term 1907 08 opened Sept 2 and closed Apr 25 with 47 pupils enrolled and strong attendance.
The docket details numerous Kansas and Republic County actions including murder, appeals, judgments, partitions, divorces, damages, foreclosures, tax collections, naturalization petitions, and other civil and criminal filings against named parties such as Frank Sveigr John Poage Frank Barnett William Welch Bert Smith Allen Hayes C M Kackley Emily Ebright and others.
The region plans another telephone firm to be incorporated as the Republican Valley Telephone Company. Stockholders include H Rosene BR Moe B A Rasmussen Ole Johnson CG A Cline La Hammond and other nearby residents.
Local poultry dealer notes prices for young roosters hens and ducks with a disclaimer that rates may change without notice. Also mentions payment for poultry year round and references a name or location fragment.
If you want a boat built or an engine for a pew boat or motor for an old row boat write or call on Phone 315 P. Person 8 F.D. 3 Concordia.
Miss Ruby Mainquist and Mr. Noch Larson, both of Beaver Township, wed at Adah Lutheran church on Tuesday April 28 with about 150 guests. Rev. M P Oden officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside on Beaver Creek farm.
Mrs Alta Preble returned from her visit to Republic on Monday. New millinery goods available. Call and see them Ellen Loria.
A Belville Democrat note reflects on G A R commemorations at Decoration Day around graves of last comrades in the county. It laments recent losses including Waite Wilmot Weaver Litel Jones Savage Goodwin, notes casualties rise, and lists remaining old settlers along cemetery lines with cautious claims from local informants.
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