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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
20
Local items include visits by Chas Peterson and daughter Me from Washington D C John G Freed earns a Masonry masters degree Theo Granstedt improves his store appearance and Weislogel pasture hosts a big Community Picnic. A film schedule offers strong showings and a California Exposition Tour promotion runs with special rates and dates extended to June 26th to allow distant contestants more time to participate.
W B Gulick reports Gov Capper will arrive in Scadia on Friday evening from Gawker City per a letter. Rain and road changes affect Mc Nulty's contest. Sale dates noted due to continued rain. Extra copies available at 10 cents each, no free copies. Features a list revision and ladies gauze undergarments mention.
Social ladies of the Swedish M. E. church announce a lawn social on the Chas J Peterson lawn south of City Hall, Thursday June 3 afternoon and evening. Ice cream cake and coffee will be served. Local names C N McNulty Walt Ward A Ellingson will accompany B Morey to Concordia for Elks initiation. A quarter inch rain Wednesday left ground muddy.
Marian recovered from a nervous shock and is back in the store this week. Chas Othberg becomes the new helper at Kreeburgs Furniture and Implement store. Ada and Ella Hawkins plan a months long stay with their aunt in Kansas City, with Mrs Hawkins joining later.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Nimocks entertained the Progress Study Club and their husbands last Thursday at Kansas Avenue home. Guests enjoyed hearing Mrs. Cullers and Mrs. E O Nimocks recount California travel and the Two Great Expositions. A two course supper followed games as witty clippings were read at the table. A victrola provided music for added pleasure.
Joseph A Weir born September 19 1838 in Reading Berks Co Pa died May 20 1915 at home aged 79 years 8 months 1 day He married Elizabeth Stewart in early life and they had nine children three predeceased him The family moved from Illinois in 1857 to Republic Co Kans He joined the M E church in 1868 and leaves a faithful wife and five children
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