Circus visitors and local incidents bound for a small town
C McCarthy and son visit from Jewell county to see the circus. A tree fire claim kills five chickens near Merritt Sigsbee. Deputy Sheriff Lowell worked the circus day while A J White served as special deputy. Residents attend Kansas City festivities for the President's visit. A storm floods a mail route bridge north of Stony Point. The Modern Woodmen initiate four members Peter Moe Fred Gianstedt Victor Johnson and Frank Haning. A new brick crossing installed between Hopper's drug store and Jennings building.
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The
Modern Woodmen
Peter Moe
Fred Cgianstedt
Victor Johnson
Frank Haning
Mrs Christena Nelson Found Dead at 84
Mrs Christena Nelson was found dead in her home early Wednesday morning. She lived alone and had not been strong for some time. Police stated death appears due to old age as she was 84 years old.
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Christena ‘Nelson
Belleville Notes and Local Announcements
A. D. Wilson visits Belleville on Tuesday while Mrs. H. Cooper and Miss Anna Wilson visit at her father’s Beaver township Scandia home. A county convention is planned for May 31 with a program next week. Miss Bessie Hallgren and Mr. Charles Tedrow wed on April 30 near Belleville and plan a home north west of town. A stray black sow pig, 50 to 75 lbs, is offered for $1. Finder to call 64. GUY R. LOOFROURROW.
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A. D. “Wilson
Anna
Beaver Township
Bessie Hallgren
Charles
Tedrow
Belleville
Tow
White Rock
A. F. Hallgren
Guy R
Loofrourrow
Local notes and notices from Scandia region
Births, visits, and social events listed for May including Len Shelton’s birth to Mr and Mrs Olaf Strom. Courtland visitors Charley Sanders and Mentor Marty arrive. Republic visitors Notia Garman and Mrs Hawkins. Stams of Republic visits Mrs Hyatt. Chickens ad in local market. Subscriptions to JourNan mentioned. Luthérans plan coffee social at G Nystrom's. Baccalaureate for Scandia class of 1908 at Presbyterian Church. Atta Conner returns from Oklahoma trip with Mrs Lasheart. climate noted as favorable.
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Scandia
Presbyterian Church
Herrick
Rural Mail Carrier Totals and April Gains Report
April figures show Carrier Caldwell delivering 2 registered packages 5390 letters and large verso counts across postal items while Gatchel moved 2 registered packages 575 letters 152 postal cards and 3 432 newspapers. Net totals show gains over March and last April with cancellations totaling 23 55.
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Caldwell
Gatchel
Walter Preble and Alta Simms Wed in Republic
Walter Preble and Alta Simms of Republic surprised friends by marrying Sunday at Rev. Herrick's. They will reside in the Rockhold house on Wyoming street. Both from prominent county families, they start life with good prospects. The Journal wishes them a happy voyage.
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Walter Preble
Alta Simms
Republic
Walter
Rev
Card of Thanks from Swanson Family
Mrs A P Swanson and family express heartfelt thanks to those who assisted during the sickness and death of their beloved husband and father.
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A. P. Swanson
The Circus Comes and Goes Leaves Public Scrutiny
The circus delighted children with a castle of delight and sorrow yet brought sharp woes. Reported were short change artists and shell game thieves preying on all ages while officials failed to stop them. Citizens who aided strangers to swindle neighbors drew particular censure. Nine years since Seandia’s similar episode, many hope another nine pass before it returns.
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Seandia
Miss Oberia Mar ley's Long Business Trip Ends in Marriage
The Journal notes Miss Oberia Marley traveled last week to wed, plans to stay awhile to close out her affairs, and joins friends in hoping she lives many years to enjoy her new happiness.
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Oberia Marley
April Weather in Brief Miserable Yet Eventful Month
April proved cold and windy with dust and dryness except for the last three days. The range reached 85 on the 10th and 27 at the end. the mean near the average. Rain fell on 12 days totaling 3.34 inches, with 8 frosts and 14 clear days. Advertising in the JOURNAL yielded quick results as a lost watch was recovered after an ad.
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Journal
J. Lindquist
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Dan
Jewell County
R.T. Smith
Concordia Laundry
Merritt Sigsbee
Day
A. J. White
L. M. Johnson
Kansas ‘City
R. A.gile
John Brown
J. W. Ekblade
Ss. F Tucker
Courtland
A. Wt Gite
Byron
John Shotsman
GC. G. Bulkley
Clyde
Mrs. Lutz
Chandler
Clay Cennter
Theodore Granstedt
Fred Collins
F. O. Lutz
Stony Point
A. J. Riley
Riverside Calif
Los Angeles
Jas. Plotner
Kansas City, Mo
J. W. Plotner
Hopper’s Drug Store
Jenning's
Victor Patent
Bakers’ Fancy
Seabolt
A. D. Wilson
H. 5. Cooper
Concordia
Halifax
Olaf Strom
Len. Shelton
Charley Sanders
Marty
Notia,Garman
Clifford Stams
Républic
Hyatt
Guy R. Loomnourrow
C. A. Cline
JourNan
G&. Nystrom
Rural Mail
Atvold White Rock
Shetland
Barrer
Joe Tattti ED
Kansas
Nye
Produce
Weislogel & Goold
Circus
C. A. Sandell, Prop
Harry Goodrich
Lloyd James
Republic Sunday
J. W. Ekblad, A. B
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Methodist Church
H. M. Morrison
Bank of
Turkey
Young Roosters
C. A. Sandell
Plymouth Rocks
MO. Moyer
M. E. Church
John Frederickson
Scandinis
Dora
Anquire
J. B. Bownina
Pacific
St. Louis, Mo
Missour Seat
Acific
F . Kans
Rad
L. McCganister
Udilson & Smith
Insurance
Attorney-At-Law
Rock Island System
Omaha
Denver
Colorado
Fort Worth
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Rocky Mountain Limited
Kansas City Flyer
Rock
Island
PEAS
W. Thompson
Missouri River
CrTry
Bank of Scandia
Palace Drug Store
Scanpia, Kansas
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