Notable Obituary: Mrs Harfsen of Norway Kansas
Death in Norway Kansas closes long life of Mrs. Harfsen a long- time member of Our Saviors congregation and wife of Nels Peter Hansen. Survived by three daughters Lena Morrow Christ Hanson and Mel Peterson 10 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and a Danish sister. Funeral April 26 at Norway Lutheran Church officiated by Rev T O Torgeson. Interment in Lutheran cemetery.
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Nels Peter Hansen
America
Hartford
Conn
Norway
Kansas
Harfsen
Our Saviours Congregation
Lena Morrow
Christ Hanson
Mel Peterson
Boise
Idaho
Meda Marie
Denmark
Norway Lutheran Church
T. O. Torgeson
Lutheran Cemetery
Obituary of Karen Hansen Daughter of Soren Martinson
Karen Marie Hansen born in Hersen Denmark October 12 1853. Baptised and confirmed Lutheran. She kept faith in Christ until her death on Sunday morning April 24 aged 85 years six months.
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Karen Marie Hansen
Soren Martinson
Hersen
Denmark
Christ
Providence Chapel marks end of school term
Mrs Thressa Kelly closed a successful term of school at Red Ten Thursday. Patrons and visitors shared a noon dinner. Pupils presented a program in the afternoon. Nearby residents visited, and several social events followed including an old time dance sponsored by the Rydal Telephone line.
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Thressa Kelly
Red Ten
Lee Hawley
Belleville
Art Jacobson
Courtland
Maye Roberts
Earl Hammil
John Poage
Near Scandia
Geo Fike
Bill Milner
Ernest Mikesell
Union Valley
Mikesell
Rydal Telephone Line
Bladder Irritation Warning Ad Offers 4 Day Test
Warning on bladder irritation as a warning from nature. Advertisement promotes a 25 cent Buklets test to flush excess acids and wastes from kidneys. Mentions symptoms like waking at night and burning during urination. Locally sold at Haggman and Wires.
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Nature
Haggman and Wires
California Chronicles of a Colonial Courtship
In 1783 California, Fray Serra and Gov. Don Pedro Fages clash over mission plans as Dona Eulalia arrives in Mexico City to be queen of the Californias. Aboard a long journey, Eulalia contends with luxury, intrigue, and a growing bond with her husband amid hidden tensions. Letters from home fuel her longing as Soler questions governance.
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California
Fray Junipero Serra
Don Pedro Fages
Serra
Mexico
Don Pedro
Santa Barbara
Chapteh T—I
Mexico City
Eulalia
Augustias
Frieste
Pedro
Indizuela
Californias
Fog and Mission Entrance At Monterey In Chapter XII
Fog blankets the Royal Presidio and the Mission San Carlos as Governor and Eulalia travel the Via Cruces toward the mission. Marcus Serra and Captain Soler loom as power players while Eulalia harbors secret hopes, awaiting Padre Junipero and the mission's flame of faith. The procession ends at the gate where holy water and incense greet the travelers.
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Royal Presidio
San Carlos de Monterey
Mision San Carlos Borromeo
Via Cruces
Presidio
Mission
California
Eulalia
California Social Life Awakens at the Governor’s Palace
Capitan Nicolas Soler visits Senora la Gobernadora Eulalia at the California palace. He bows and jokes about shaping local social life, praising her as First Lady while hinting at Lady officer wives following her lead. She resists social ambitions, wary of the Indian girls and soldiers’ spouses.
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Californias
Mass
la Gobernadora
Pedro the Younger
Presidio
Eulalia
Mision San Carlos
Padre Junipero
Padre Presidente
Monterey
Serra
California
Capitan
Nicolas Soler
Soler
Don Pedro
Palace
Senora la Gobernadora
Capitan ‘Soler
Capitan Soler
Palacio
Untitled fragment on fashion and longing in Mexico City
A fragment notes clothes and life in Mexico City with a narrator reading and rereading every word while isolated in California. It hints at identity and longing without broader context or names.
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Zussip
Mexico
California
Jean Raget and Paul Nelson Honor Dinner Guest
A Wednesday evening dinner featured notable guests including Jean Raget and Paul Nelson in a gown of courtesy and informal tribute. The event highlighted local hospitality and social connections within the community.
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Jean Raget
Paul
Nelaonim
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O. D
Balance
J. P. Stofer, JR
Treas
Scandia
Bank of
Frank Peterson
R. E. Cooper Geo. Stromberg
J. P. Stofer, Jr., Allen, Gunter G. T. Isaacson
Selb Gawete Te Tele
Geo. Stromberg
J. P. Storer, Jr
R. E. Cooper
Aeeek
Home Oil and Supply Co
Scandia Journal Tote Ee
R. E. Cooper Geo. Stromberg Allen Gunter
Rephnts
Water Fund
Bank of Scandia
Swereegn Gmegitee
Iee
Kansas Power Co
Walter Anderson
Wm. Clark
G. T. Isaacson Beebe
SaPel Easels
Scandia Hardware
Cardwell and Son
Kansas Power Coa
Holt Agate Chivele Tebe
Bank of Scandia Dele Eitne Bed
Wm. Clark Wee
G. T. Isaacson
M. E. McGregor
Sense
Rock Island Railroad
Joe Tedrow
Tere
Renee John Nystrom
Eve
Bill Duncan
Bill Curtis
Harrison Nursery
Wm. Clark R. M. Weblemoe Co
Tate
Minor Thompson
Eet
Tees
Eterno
Wm. Clark Nase
G. T. Isaacson Boasesgessigdelorats
Providence Chapel
Lahodny
Getty
THE
Sovereign
San Blas
Angustias
Chichi
Loreto
Mariano
Bartolomeo
Augustia
Spain
San Diego
Horn
Presidio of
San Francisco
Senora
San Carlos
Fages
Virginia Stivers Bartlett
Monteres
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