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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
5
V D Bullen of Belleville announces candidacy for county attorney subject to Republican primary. Age 37 years in Republic County, longtime teacher turned lawyer with 15 years practice, former Belleville city attorney, active church worker, advocates strict enforcement of prohibitory and moral laws.
Abilene Republican congressional candidate Mr. Smith spoke to a small city hall crowd Saturday night amid a storm. He denied running to aid Mr. Calderhead and outlined views on rail rate regulation, train safety, and tariff reform favoring cost based rail oversight, limited stock issuance, and duty reductions without harming American labor.
Directors of Republican Valley Telephone, Norway Mutual, and Farmers Mutual decide to install a joint switch board in Scandia and file an application for city approval. The council will act at the next regular session in June.
Cottonwood lumber offered by Frank Larsen in assorted lengths from one to thirty feet. durable and suitable for construction or crafts.
Dr. Jay C. Decker of Belleville was named coroner by the Governor to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Ekblad’s resignation and move to Duluth Minnesota.
Friends hosted a May 18 reception at Mrs. Wheeler’s home for Dr. J W Ekblad and his wife. A crowd of 104 presented a mahogany center table, Rev Johnston gave the speech, and a late lap supper followed with cake sandwiches pickles and coffee. Music enhanced the gathering as guests departed wishing them happiness in their new home.
Julia White born June 8, 1842 in Barnesville Ohio. She married Geo L White January 3 1861 in Washington Ohio. The couple lived in Cambridge Ohio Kansas Scapa Belleville Scandia where she died May 7 at the home of her daughter IE V Rockhold in Republic City. She suffered stomach and liver trouble and was a faithful United Brethren member who helped build and maintain the Scandia church and donated a residence as a parsonage. Her death followed weeks of illness, she died in faith and readiness to be with Christ.
County Attorney V. J. Bullen announces he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Attorney, subject to the August primaries, inviting voter support.
Mrs Sophie Johnson born in Olme Wormland Sweden April 10 1852 came to America in 1859 married to L M Johnson about 29 years ago She was devoted to the Lutheran church and suffered mental illness in later years She was to be taken to a Topeka hospital the day after her death Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Ada church Dr M P Oden preached the sermon from Lamentations 3 32.
White and yellow home grown seed corn offered by C A Cline. Sale includes both varieties with limited quantity available. Local buyers encouraged to inquire for pricing and pickup.
Arthur Wilson and Ray Wheeler visited Belleville on Monday returning the same day. J. B. Beames is relocating his clothing stock this week into Mrs. Rockhold's store on the north side of the street to gain more room.
A. J. White and family with son Harry and L. M. Brigham returned from St. Joe Tuesday evening bringing a brand new 22 horsepower Buick touring car. The car is a beauty and arrived in good shape. White reports a fine trip despite muddy roads around Troy and Marysville.
A spring wagon sale inquiry is listed with contact details L K E and N S Cooper. J A Gardner of Republic City stopped in town between trains last Friday while returning home from Belleville and visited this office.
A. BE. Lathrop of New York, brother of James H. Lathrop, noted pioneer Republic County school teacher, was registered at the Brunswick Hotel on Tuesday.
The child of Mr and Mrs Ernest Beck fell and fractured a shoulder blade last week. The injury proved painful but the child is now recovering well.
P. G. Hunter will relocate his barber shop this week into Gulick's frame building on the north side of Main Street. The structure has been repaired and newly decorated and is described as a first rate location.
The Presbyterian church ladies hosted a Tuesday evening social at the opera house. A large attendance enjoyed a fine program with the band, tableaux, instrumental music, and a quartett, followed by ice cream cake and coffee. Door receipts plus refreshments totaled about thirty dollars.
Memorial Day sermon to be delivered at City Hall on Sunday May 24 1908 at 11 00 am. Everyone is earnestly requested to attend.
V. D. Bullen of Belleville spent Wednesday afternoon in the city to campaign in support of his candidacy. He spoke with local residents and neighbors, outlining platform ideas and addressing questions from voters.
A social will be hosted at the home of John Kirk in White Rock township on Friday evening the 22nd. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dressmaking contact Maude McGlashan at the 2nd house south of the Presbyterian church. The editor thanks Mrs A J White for a fine bouquet of roses. Sunflower coffee promotion at Olson Cash Grocery prices 20 25 30 35 cents. Miss Viola Waggener traveled from Belleville to attend a reception for Dr and Mrs Ekblad on the way to Courtland.
A brief thank you note from L M Johnson extends heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during a recent bereavement. God bless you all.
At the Swedish Mission church two miles east of Courtland on Tuesday evening May 26 all are invited. The body of Mr White of Jewell county, well known here, passed through Scandia Saturday enroute to Jewell county for burial. Mr White died in Oklahoma last week.
Mrs Sophie Johnson later adjudged insane by probate court committed suicide at her Rackley home, hanging from a tree in the orchard. Her husband had custody for private care after lengthy mental illness. no inquest due to clear cause. The tragedy follows years of asylum confinement and recent requests for poison.
A worker with twenty years of service is dismissed after notice in his pay envelope claiming age as the reason. Employers squeeze value then discharge while profit remains high, echoing a quote from Justice Crane about salary and fairness in wages.
A. J. Riley advertises poultry prices for young roosters hens and ducks with the note that prices may change without notice and that cash is paid year round.
The Rev Hughes will preach the baccalaureate sermon at the city hall on Sunday evening, marking the community event with a formal address and ceremonial observances.
Sheriff Lowell and Justice of the Peace Ingham passed through Scandra on Monday on their way to hold an inquest into the death of Mrs. Johnson who died by her own hand.
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