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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
5
A memorial service is arranged for next Sunday at Highland Baptist Church at 8 PM Rev Berry of Concordia will preach all are invited to attend.
City ordinance violation warning issued by Mayor D A Nywall and Rev E E Gale notes for all residents not to pesture herd or lariat horses cattle or other stock on Scandia Kansas streets or alleys. Church service honored graduates with Moses theme urging unity and service.
The Friday night student performance, praised for its well chosen Kivert role and Mrs. Olsson’s Indian Club routine, raised enough funds to cover the commencement expenses. Dr. Ithlblad of Bethany College will speak at graduation, while refreshments and class year decorations added to a memorable event.
John Freeburg the implement dealer has received a car load of McCormick binders from the Godfrey dray line. Five of the ten binders have already been sold or bargained for as a promising wheat and oats crop nears harvest. Demand may outpace supply soon.
A pleasant farewell for the High School seniors was held Monday at Rev. and Mrs. Norden’s home. Juniors entertained with decor in canary and blue, games and music.
The High School gathered Tuesday evening at B. E. Beckman’s home to honor Professors Olsson and Plotner. The hall was bright and decorated with games arranged by H. S. girls. Supper was served with ice cream and cake before departure.
William Bainbridge, early Scotch Plains settler, died last Saturday at his daughter's Omaha home. His body shipped back for burial. funeral services held today at the Tom Doctor home with interment in Riverview.
In a Lamont Leader quote, local pride hinges on residents offering explanations for every move. The memo argues that such transparency speeds communal understanding and reinforces the town’s reputation for good neighbors and strong civic character.
The eighth grade presented a two act play at City Hall on Wednesday evening to a large audience of friends. Miss Poage directs with tireless thoroughness. Pupils pass from the grades well prepared for higher work.
The article notes eighth grade promotions to the high school with a list of names and hopes the class of 718 will don gray caps and gowns. It also reports plans for a new wagon bridge over the river south of town on a concrete and steel design with 16 ft wide roadway and cement piers, abutments, and floor, though only the north channel bridge is funded this season.
Carl Wallin escaped death when his wagon hit by No. 5 on the Rock Island line near Courtland. The mule team was struck and hurled about 200 feet. one animal died and the other was badly crippled, likely to die before print. Wallin escaped unharmed in the wagon.
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