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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
3
Advertises 10 percent off remaining Ladies' Maslin Underwear lines and 12 styles of slippers and walking shoes. Promotes Perry Hutchison Flour and various canned goods with several price points. Includes grocery department claim of best prices and wide selection.
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Mrs Christena Nelson born November 8 1818 in Asta Halkod Sweden. She arrived in America 1869 and settled near Scandia Kansas where she lived since 1872. She died May 6 at age 84 with funeral at the Scandia Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Maxell citing Hebrews 13 14. She leaves four children and many grandchildren.
Persistent heavy rain draped the region causing the river to reach high water marks from the prior week. Bridges across School Creek near Wohlford’s and near E Hall’s were washed out, roads in the bottom west of town blocked, and trains faced washouts between Norway, Yuma, Beloit, and Concordia.
The track between Formosa and Mankato and train No 5 from the east Sunday evening were delayed next morning. The Journal editor, returning from Manhattan, sat up all night. A creek bridge at John Sjoholm's farm washed out blocking Carrier Gatchel's route Tuesday. A similar bridge washout near Thos Mahaffey disrupted Carrier Caldwell the same day. John Cullers plans to pay about thirty dollars dog tax this year after twelve puppies arrive at Chan's dog house.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to friends and neighbors who waited on our mother and assisted at the funeral. Special appreciation to Mrs Brandstrom, Johnson, and all who aided during this time. Mr. Jonn A. Nelson.
Emma Ammerman of Courtland was buried at McDonald cemetery after a long battle with consumption. A 600 ft. section of track between Here and Yuma was washed out in the vicinity as Harry Gile made his usual Sunday trip. An ad promotes Kidney-Ettes remedy for kidney troubles at 25 cents from A J Warze, Druggest.
An attorney from Colby Kansas promotes a collection method claiming to collect from all parts of the United States and Canada with no charge and a guaranteed system. He invites notes and accounts for reference by former clients or any business firm.
Rev Sprague preached at Lone Tree Sunday. Julius Woodka and family attended Dunkard church services. Claude Adams recovering from lung fever. Will Adams had his meat stolen Monday night. Miss Emma Cowle returns from Lindsborg and plans eye treatment in Kansas City. Lone Tree Sunday school held a Saturday night entertainment to fund the organ, now fully paid.
Heavy rain disrupts the Young Peoples Society event on Sunday evening with plans moved to next Sunday. The report notes Rushville still has wireless telephone and lists locals preparing to take telephones, including Bartletts, Gile, Loofbourrow, Kelly, Walter, Tate, and Ingraham.
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