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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
8
Several items appearing in Scandia and vicinity list real estate for sale including an eight room house with cellar and multiple lots, thoroughbred Du Roc Jersey sows and other livestock, White Holland Turkey eggs, and hooks for hay and rugs. Residents including Sheriff Huntington’s family traveled to attend a funeral in Courtland. Also noted are advertisements for goods and services such as wall paper, carpets, and a fiber rug sale.
All are invited to the Box supper at 88 next Friday evening May 3rd. Ladies please bring boxes. Also notes on kindness, and various local notices about real estate, notary services, thanks for votes in Peterson Bros. contest, and campus updates including visitors, residents, and street improvements.
Mr and Mrs A S Mahan traveled to Republic Tuesday to visit Mrs Williams an aunt of Mrs Mahans. They returned home on Wednesday.
Stace Baldwin delivered 350 bushels of millet seed to W M Oliver on Tuesday, transferring ownership and supplying the local farm needs.
Mrs. G. W. Lambing of Jamestown and Mrs. J. G. Thomas of Concordia visited Thursday with Mrs. Wm. Hill. Mrs. Thomas is described as an aunt of Mrs. Hill.
Fritz Peterson installed a Farmers phone line at their grocery on Tuesday, marked as number 21. The move signals expanded local utility access and a new customer service point for shoppers.
P Thompson of southeast Norway was a Scandia visitor Tuesday. We acknowledge a pleasant call.
Bud Blosser was instantly killed when his motor car overturned. His wife suffered a hip and arm injury and their young daughter a collarbone fracture. Bud Blosser, about forty, leaves a wife and six children. his brother Quincy Blosser of Norway travels to Missouri with relatives to be with the family.
A quoted expert explains why some fire buckets have round bottoms to prevent removal. He notes that buckets kept full of water in holders with rounded bottoms are less likely to be carried off. He adds a tale of stable boys boring bottoms and corks to keep their buckets ready for use.
Chas Nordman left Tuesday for Cole following a short stay visiting relatives here, ending a few days of family time before resuming travel.
Fred Jackson remodeled and expanded his barn with Eli Othberg as contractor and Dickason-Goodman Co. supplying materials. A 9x12 rug sale note follows. Theodore Granstedt Jr. stands as youngest delegate to a Roosevelt convention in Scandia township. Gust Forstrom marks his 75th birthday with friends. M. A. Preble delivered a new Overland Car to Geo. Cowle near town.
Geo Nimocks enjoys a well crafted tennis court used by himself and friends for outdoor exercise and recreation.
The Epworth League reports a fine gathering last Sunday despite rain. President Jesse Simpson invites all to attend next Sunday evening at 7 o clock to foster continued spirit and attendance.
Advertises well work by J. R. Persinger with contact through Stoner's Hardware in Courtland Kans. Phone and mailing option provided for quotes and scheduling.
Rent notice seeks a dwelling with a barn suitable for four horses. Contact A Ellingson for details.
Boost message lists White Rook eggs for sale by Robt Nylund and hedge posts available through John Nystrom in Scandia home area.
Do you want to insure your house barn stock or yourself See H S Cooper For Sale My residence property and two lots on Washington St Inquire of A Cline Scandia Kansas
If you have any real estate for sale or trade, list same with H. S. Cooper. 6O A. L. Coleman and son for auto Livery Phone office 81 Residence 61. R. C. Rhode Island Red eggs for sale $8.00 per 100. Mrs. Tom Gile Scandia Kans Farmers phone 903.
Frank Swanson, rental clerk at Gulicks, begins a month away from work with his wife. They left the first of the week for Nebraska and hope to enjoy the trip to the fullest extent.
A message arrived in Norway last Saturday carried by Marta Bend Mo. It confirms delivery and lists coordinates or route details related to the delivery path. Further specifics are unavailable in the text.
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