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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
7
Locals frequent Kreitzer’s Peaberry coffee while John Nondorf visited Mankato Saturday night. Beetown and Belleville visits mentioned include Mrs L Hendrix and Mrs May Mead, Mrs Chas Beymer of Rydal visiting Mrs Shirley Foreman, and weekend trips by Mrs F H Stoddard and Mrs E A Riddlebarger. Ads note Beckman ginghams savings, sale of an Anderson steam vulcanizer, saw filing by Ed Seabolt, and Star Grocery peanut butter special.
F H Stoddard was on the sick list for several days this week and unable to attend to his duties as Rock Island agent. He was relieved by Mrs Shirley Foreman.
Beckman ad references Kreitzer's and Kreitzer's store. Moller from Belleville Wednesday. Goors de crepe cake flour. Kreitzer's. Will Hardin from Lebanon. Alex Scott from Norway en route to Belleville. Miss Etta Arrasmith weekend visit to Belleville. eye tests offered by Dr Bobo. Mrs O W Durand of Republic visited with Mrs Zora Garber and others. Miss Frances O'Neal from Belleville. Miss Cleta Githens visit from Republic. Madkeline Beekman back from Courtland visiting the Freeman home. Beulah Barrett visiting grandparents Hiram and Mrs Nichols. two cars of hogs shipped to Kansas City led by KE Wyman. shipping association details.
The item notes Dr Bobo fits glasses and urges reading Gulick's advertisement for those seeking something to read when hungry. It also lists jurors G A Nystrom H S Robison and Noble Isaxeson among the panel for the May term of district court.
Mrs. C Hanson returns home to Leonardville Kansas after spending several weeks with her daughter Mrs. F Hawkins and family.
Mr di Wea Wilson and Miss Winifred visited Sunday with Wilson's sister Mrs John Nelson and family near Courtland, sharing a quiet afternoon together.
Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom and their baby arrived home Saturday after Mr Tingstrom completed work with the Rock Island steam shovel in El Reno Oklahoma.
The B. FE. Beckman lawn is described as one of the city’s few completely free from dandelions. Beckman modestly says the improvement was achieved without much persuasion from Mrs. Beckman.
The Princess will screen Americas Answer featuring a vast four mile dock in France where more than 1 million tons of American freight are unloaded from ships each month.
Startin Warner son of O F Warner has returned from one year in France where he served with the British army. He is now visiting his home folks in Scandia and was brigaded with British troops during his overseas service.
Sheriff John II Griffin has stayed in Concordia this week at the bedside of his wife who was taken to St Josephs hospital Sunday and operated on for appendicitis. At last reports she was recovering as well as could be expected.
Alex Scott resigns as a Norway township Trustee to focus on his farm near Norway. He had last year bought his brother Logan’s interest in the Winifred Scott homestead and continues to serve until retirement. Scott made assessment reports to the County Clerk and leaves with community confidence and respect.
At the page top, Beck’s advertisement highlights a genuine bar gains claim. The brief notices emphasize upbeat outcomes and local business tone. No further details are provided in the readable excerpt.
Mrs F O Leweke and her daughter Bertha returned Wednesday from several weeks visiting relatives at Bartlettsville Oklahoma.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church holds a regular social at the church on Wednesday afternoon May 14. Everyone is invited. Mr and Mrs Wm Mosher of Republic travel Wednesday toward Elk City Oklahoma to be at Mr Mosher's ailing father.
Rain began in the west with cloudy skies and continuous showers through Wednesday. A rainfall gauge recorded a total of two and a half inches.
The last meeting of the city council will occur next Friday evening to close the year’s business and turn city affairs over to the new officers.
J West, recently back from the army, visits Belleville for a movie. He is now employed at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Scandia. He praises the Victory Loan drive and notes the bank’s top effort. Miiscie Tons found military service improved his sales of Victory Bonds.
Letters from friends report that Jerry Kershner has been promoted to captain and will remain in the service, as noted by the Concordia Blade.
Nathan Isaacson begins construction on a $3,000 bun ganlow at his recently purchased farm from L. Hammond. Builders secured include FLOW Hawkins, Fred H Brandstrom and Chasleweke.
Last Friday the Seniors hosted a school event for helpers from the class play held about a month ago. Games were played with prizes awarded and refreshments of ice cream and cake served.
The Moo Church Young People's Class entertained the U B church Young People's group at the Methodist church basement last Friday evening. Games were played and prizes awarded. Mrs H Z Johnson assisted with refreshments for about fifty guests. The hosts praised their own class as the best.
William Farnam stars in the adaptation of Zane Grey’s Riders of the Purple Sage shown at the Princess Theatre. William Tex heads the cast as the western epic premieres on Tuesday May 6 with audiences excited by the screen version of the popular novel.
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