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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
6
Boosts for Scandia include sweet potato plants for sale by Hugh Fraser and an invitation from A. Ellingson to view his wallpaper and Alabastine line. A Sunday joy ride by Mr. and Mrs. Kaliman and Mr. and Mrs. Brandstrom ended at the W. Westin home six miles northwest of town.
Mrs Eva Hohr and her Clifton daughter arrived early in the week to visit her son L C Hohr and family.
Mr and Mrs O N Bettis announce the birth of a son Loyd D on Sunday May 19th at their home in the city.
Mrs. Ella Jackson of Barnard Kansas and Mrs. Mina Marx of Marysville California visited the editor's home on Monday. They are sisters of the writer, whom she had not seen for twelve years.
H S Cooper offers deed mortgage and lease drafting services as a notary public with many years of experience in Republic County Kansas.
Mrs Alfred Alquist and her sister Miss Minnie Mattson visited from Warwick staying at the John Bratrom home overnight. They left Tuesday morning for their home in Clay Center after a stopover during their travels.
Grand ma Sigsbee celebrated her 74th birthday Monday May 26 with neighbors and friends at her home. They attended with presents and good cheer and shared abundant food during the afternoon gathering.
Mr and Mrs H S Cooper left Wednesday night for Topeka to attend the Kansas Bankers association event.
The old soldiers in the vicinity are filing for pension increases under the new law of May 11. Bank of Beandia can supply etc.
Fritz Peterson spent Tuesday with the home folks near Clifton. Miss Minnie Freeman and Miss Edith Freeman of Courtland visited Thursday with Miss Winnifred Reckman.
Mrs. Cullers awaits her sister Mrs. Isbell of Spokane Washington for a visit. J M Sugsbee left Wednesday for Missouri to buy a well known braying long-eared animal.
Geo Nimocks and J H Sandell of the Bank of Scandia travel Thursday to attend the Kansas Bankers Association meeting. Sandell expects to return tonight while Nimocks plans a trip to Great Bend to visit home folks Sunday.
Henry Fulcomer Sr expects to leave soon for Penn to spend the summer there, joining residents and visiting academics for an extended stay.
The A. B. Sunday School teachers are busy practicing for Children’s Day exercises, preparing songs and presentations to showcase during the church program.
Bert Ainsworth is being initiated into the duties of cashier of the Bank of Norway and will take charge as soon as James Whitney leaves.
The Rev Tasker and his granddaughter from Concordia were visitors in Scandia on Tuesday, sharing time with local residents and observing community activities.
Earl Wyatt injured his thumb while testing cream at Mahans on Tuesday.
Customer pays cash on delivery of cream at Mahans. No long waits for payment.
About thirty members and friends gathered at the parsonage last Saturday afternoon to encourage the Rev Johnston and family. They left a purse of about $30 as a tangible token of goodwill.
Faul Erickson suffered a severe hand injury on Monday when a mule’s head became wedged between his hand and a stall partition. The incident left him close to losing a thumb as the mule’s head was harder than his thumb.
Mrs J A Anderson and daughter arrived from Formosa last Friday to visit her father, sisters, and numerous friends in this vicinity.
Mrs Hawkins traveled to Republic on Tuesday to visit her son in law, Mr L Vi Garman, during a local family gathering.
Mrs J W Smith visited Courtland guests. Mrs J J Free and Mrs F Chadwick were weekend visitors. Saturday afternoon Eva Hohr celebrated her eighth birthday with ice cream cake and chrysanthemums. Guests included Katherine Gulick Ruth Hendrix Dorothy Whitman Helen Thompson Thora Albro Muriel Bettis Josephine Greer Ruth Nordman.
O A CG Thompson, noted county seat visitor, spent Friday in town visiting officials and inspecting local matters.
The editor and wife visited Republic City Sunday and spent a pleasant day with Editor Nutter and his wife of the News. Nutter is expanding his office with new material and running an excellent business. Carl Hugo, Albert Jackson, Olga and Hildu Anderson drove to Concordia last Saturday to attend a play. Ward was welcomed by relatives as Mr and Mrs Glenn Preble became proud parents of a baby boy.
A social event takes place at the home of Mr and Mrs 8 P Nelson east of Town on Wednesday afternoon and evening May 29 inviting all attendees to join.
The Rev. J. Torell of Lincoln Nebr will be with us next Sunday. He will occupy the pulpit at the morning service which begins at 11 o'clock.
A Mason and Hamlin five octave organ in good condition originally cost 110 dollars will be sold cheap. Inquire of A D Norris at Farmers phone 710.
Bargains on Onyx Granite ware are highlighted by Peter son Bros with discounts on cookware and durable storage items. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to compare prices and explore a range of pots pans and dishes.
A residence at the corner of first and Grant St is offered for sale by Mrs. N. J. Cooper. The ad notes a bargain if taken at once and adds a few pure bred white Orpington chickens available.
Property owner W P Shivvers warns in the pasture warning that the bull is vicious and entry is at risk. The notice serves as an alert to anyone entering the pasture.
For sale in Scandia city, Lots 188 and 134 in block 9. Property must be sold to close the John L. Peterson estate. J A Freeburg is the administrator handling the sale.
Anaa McGowan of Scandia advertises White Holland turkey eggs at 1.25 dollars per setting and provides contact via phone 709.
For sale Thoroughbred Du Roc Jersey sows immune by the double method all to farrow in May. A C Thompson farm 2 miles west of Scandia Scandia phone No 1720.
Promotion for insurance services by H. S. Cooper offering coverage options for homes barns livestock and individuals targeting property owners and farmers seeking protection and peace of mind.
Residence property with two additional lots offered for sale. Inquiries directed to C. A. Cline in Scandia Kana for details and arrangement of viewing.
At the regular meeting of the city council held May 8, the following bills were presented for consideration and action.
A list of expenditures including lamps from American Gas Machine Co. and W. H. Hill printing, street work by Nate Garber, insurance on the Hall, salaries for J. Plotner and others, janitor work by John Coleman, meals for Jensen and Johnson, and various small items totaling 112.62. Names include Adolph Nelson W. M. Oliver L. N. Hendrix Harry White and J. W. Plotner among others.
Mrs C V Haggman hosted the U and I Art Club on May 17 with guest Mrs C P Carstensen of Belleville. Mrs Haggman and her mother Mrs Creager of Kansas City aided, making the afternoon enjoyable for club ladies. The club will meet with Mrs Henry on May 8.
Andrew Olean died at the home of Mr. Axel Wohlford on May 15, 1912 at age 22 years 7 months 10 days. Born October 5, 1889 in Stromstad Bo hus lan Sweden he came to America July 4 1907 and lived near Scandia. He leaves father and mother in Sweden, four brothers and three sisters, and many relatives. A member of the Swedish Methodist church, funeral services were held Friday at the Swedish Methodist church and he was buried in Riverview Cemetery.
The Y M C A announces a boys camp at Pawnee from June 12 to 20 with six boys per adult supervisor. Activities include games, athletics, music, hikes, swimming, nature study and morning Bible study. Emil Nelson and Jesse Simpson will lead. applications to them via Guy T. Gebhardt.
Real estate for sale or trade advertised by H. S. Cooper. Listings include properties available for purchase or exchange and contact arrangements.
A. L. Coleman and son advertise an auto livery service with phone office 81 and residence 51, listing contact details for service.
Real estate notes list multiple properties for sale including six to nine room houses on Grant Street Kansas Avenue Washington Street and a Main Street office building. Properties feature three lots fruit shade good wells and recent painting with emphasis on desirability and quick sale by agent T J Mahattey.
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