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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
7
An old advertisement for Gulick Mercantile Company touts the best shoes for men women and children with a wide size range and styles. It highlights suits for men youths and boys, emphasizes savings and the largest selection of wash and sheer summer goods in the county plus Carhartts overalls and jackets.
Judge John B. Peach, longtime Belleville resident and former city clerk and justice of the peace, died at his home Monday evening after a period of poor health. He was sixty two and had been the sole announced Republican Probate Judge candidate, with a June 1 convention anticipated. Talk grows of nominating J. C. Dale to avoid a bitter contest and provide a capable county judge.
Scandia and Webber will play baseball on the Scandia grounds next Friday and Saturday May 18 and 19. Webber is said to have a strong team and will make things interesting for the Scandia Singers. Admission is 20 cents.
The young performers at the opera house Tuesday evening presented The Village Belle to a full house, with receipts totaling 98 dollars and 25 cents. Dr Haggman starred as the old farmer and Miss Bertha Wilson as the eager old maid sister, drawing praise for a lively cast including Nina Morgan Lydia Morgan Bertha Wilson Phyllis Drake Edith Gunter Jason Peaslee Bert Paynter Walter Marsh Merle Paynter Patrolman Welch Artie Larson Arthur Wilson Jim Bates James Whitney Sam Barnes Raymond Wheeler Clarence Howard Uncle Thad Morgan and others.
At a Wednesday council meeting a decision was made to install a bridge on Sth Street in the alley behind Mrs. Newton's. Rev Don W Nichols of Salina will speak at the Methodist church Friday night May. Everyone invited. admission free. Photo envelope at Journal office.
Assessment of personal property values in Scandia City completed by the assessor. Property owners advised of notices and any appeals process.
Gate receipts total $29.50 as Scandia arrives strong hoping to challenge nearby teams this season. The snippet notes a baseball score by innings with 2B and DOTS and mentions Scandia.
Williams of Scandia township and John Berry of Norway township were married Tuesday evening May 8 at 8. Rev. Py BP. Raby of Kinwin officiated. Only immediate relatives attended. The couple, Republic county products, will make their home on Berry's farm in the Highland neighborhood.
Carrier Garber and Norris report April mail volumes including registered letters postal cards newspapers and circulars with totals and cancellations. Garber lists thousands of items and a grand total 5 827 with 019 cancellations and sales. Norris shows registered packages letters postal cards newspapers circulars and a total 4 053 with 7 22 cancellations and 4 04 sales.
Albert Gustafson born May 15 1890 in Minnesota came with his mother Anna Gustafson to Kansas. After typhoid fever he remained in frail health and died Sunday May 6 1906. Funeral at United Brethren church burial in Riverview Cemetery. Survived by three sisters his mother and many relatives.
The anecdote recalls J. S. Sargent praising an elderly near sighted man who described dinner table figures by mere color impressions. The artist laments that his pupils cannot see like him and grasp impressionistic ideas.
A Register letter from Adelaide discusses how enthusiastic flower lovers in neglected neighborhoods inspire neighbors to transform garden plots and improve dwellings. The piece argues that Nature beauty directs minds toward aesthetics and can uplift urban surroundings.
An old Enosburg Vermont trial tale recalls a witness repeatedly stumbling in a jury trial before blurting out I must begin again. The moment shows the lawyer’s calm request to restart the testimony as the witness regroups.
A short tale shows Edwin sharing a large unbuttered cracker with his sister Lisa while keeping the buttered half. Their mother praises Edwin for giving away the larger piece, and Lisa notes he kept the sweeter share.
A petition has been filed in Republic county Kansas Probate Court by Jo H Sandell administrator of Christine Nilsen deceased seeking authority to sell Lots 270 and 271 in Block 17 in Scandia. The hearing is set for Friday May 18 1906 at 10 AM. Interested parties may appear.
For sale. The Hotel Brunswick in Scandia Kansas offers nineteen commodious rooms and a thriving commercial clientele. The property is a good business and a bargain for any buyer seeking hotel property. Wilson & Smith of Scandia advertise the listing.
Advertisement touts DeLaval separators as superior with minimal service needs. Claims modern features outperform all competitors. Mentions agent A D Ringy with sales emphasis.
Incomplete text notes a sale mention of sprinkler tank and pump with horsepower details. Mentions Fuller Miss Maude Mickis and H S White taking applications for membership in the Sons and Daughters of He will be here for another. Makes over fifty members in the order.
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