Scandia Area Notices and Court Show Disturbances
Readable fragments describe hay and oats damaged by late frosts, Kate Hay visiting Belleville relatives, Maud McGlashan visiting Scotch Plains, a Dunkard love feast May 9 10, a new Scandia line phone, Howe's Great London Show controversy, local weather damage like a windstorm April 28 and a May party at George Bowling's, plus church services and upcoming quarterly meetings.
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Kate ‘Hay
Belleville
Beleville
Snow drift noted near Jackson area. church sermons planned
The report mentions a three foot snow drift in the vicinity on Thursday morning. It lists social visits and greetings among residents including Miss Flossie Folinson, Mrs. R. A. Stewart, Mrs. B. Mer evor, and Mrs. H. Evart, with details of a surprise party for Mrs. A. Brandstrom's sixty sixth birthday. Rev. Christian Nygren will preach at the Mission church two miles east of Courtland on May 10th with morning and evening services, and Rev. J. O. Ryde is slated to preach on May 17th and during the summer at the same time and place.
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Jackson
Flossie Folinson
R. A. Stewart
B. Mer Evor ‘Vane
Norway
H. Evart
Carl Anderson
Wn, Bell
J. _H. Evart
la Guppe
Peterson
Humhre
Swanson Pioneer of Scandia Passes After Long Illness
The obituary recalls A. P. Swanson born November 15 1844 in Grava Sweden. He left Lithuania in 1868, arrived in Michigan October 21 1868, married Maria Christena Swainson September 23 1870, moved to Scandia Kansas in October 1870, and died April 28 1903 at age 58. He helped found Scandia’s Swedish congregation and leaves a wife and four children. Funeral April 30 was a large service at the home and church with Rev. Maxell officiating.
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A. P. Swanson
Grava
Weliisland
Sweden
Manistee
Mighigan
Maria
Christena Swainson
Scandia
Kansas
Swanson
Our
Maxell
Rom
Norw ay Bulletin reports mixed notes from Scandie show
Attendees described the event as a bum affair. Ed Meorwick of Wichita visited Co. while Hohmans and Alex Scott made a Concordia business trip. Ed Smith returns from southern state. John Gile operated on for appendicitis this week. Ditto of Butteville installs bridge timbers. Newbury shipped five cars of stock. Geo Thompson owns property in Yuma. Enoch Taro purchased new work gear. Alex Noitt jokes about cavalry practice and pension chatter. Rev. Chiries S. Harley arrived from Wauseon Ohio for visit with relatives.
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Alex Scott
Concordia
Ed. Smith
Boy Rescued After River Drowning Attempt
After school Tuesday John Hopper drifted beyond his depth in the river. R H Gile heard shouts, entered the water and pulled Hopper out after he had floated nearly a hundred yards underwater. Hopper was unconscious but revived with rapid aid.
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John Hopper
R. H. Gile
John
Scott's Emulsion Promised as Life and Strength Aid
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as essential for thousands, claiming it restores flesh and strength for men with consumption and wasting diseases, sustains women and helps growth in children. It targets pale girls and thin boys, urging readers to send for a free sample from E. R. Schering & Co. New York.
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Scott
Emil
S- Emil
Local Notes From Kackley Area And Nearby Events
The Kackley News reports rain totals of five inches last week and a lively gathering at Charles Kackley’s home. Rev. Barden preached at the Baptist church with Rev Bates of Courtland to follow. Local tradesmen like Joe Munson reopened his blacksmith shop. A hog bought by Leonard Nelson and Alex Scott later shipped to Kansas City showed weight declines and price changes.
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Charles Kackley
R. R
Am Ak
Barden
Baptist Church
Bates of
Courtland
Joe’ Munson
Hi Black
Smith “Shop
Duesday
Orville
Bayard Kackley T
Neonard
Nelson
Alex Scott
Jim Peterson
Kansas City
Highland News Highlights and Local Events
District 48 notes Mrs. Walter from Oklahoma staying with her son and family. May baskets are hanging around Highland. Mrs. Jewett and Mrs. Garbry visited B. P. Bartlett. Miss Devil Lidofkourrow visiting at Rydal this week. Wm. Day building a new porch. Mrs. Churchill to preach at the Day school house next Sunday at four. Mr. Ingham sold a horse to Sam Sumner on Tuesday. The Young People’s Society plans a Temperance meeting at 48 Sunday evening. Friends and neighbors entertained Nora Bartlett Sunday evening. Dre. Scott and Walker dined with M. Loofbourrow on Tuesday.
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Highland
Jewett
Garbry
B. P. Bartlett
Mr. Igriham
Sam Sumner
People’s Society
Temperance Seaineh
Hffie
Willaees
Chester
Harlie
Bessie Skeels
Nora Bartlett
Dre. Scott
Walker
M. Loofbourrow
May program at Lutheran church features readings and declamations
Y P s program for May presents Mrs Alfred Hammer and Miss Oleva Thompson in readings and declamations at 8 p m at the Lutheran church in Norway township audience to include Norwaay Twp od Hagos.
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Lutheran Church
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