Shocks as Middletown Youth Tries Suicide After Shooting
Wilbur Washington, 19, of Middletown Ohio, fired on his 14 year old sweetheart Carman Hampton after she told her parents of his advances. He then shot himself in a jail stairway area. The girl sustained a flesh wound that did not end her touring family's act. Washington was wounded in the left side and hospitalized under sheriff supervision. The Clark Hampton troupe continues to perform nearby as investigators review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Washington
Middletown
Ohio
Carmen Hampton
Princess Theatre
Hampton
City Hall Park
Washington
Chas. P. Nordman
Hostetler
Belleville
Clark-Hampton
Alumni Banquet Honors Class Of 1928 In Town Event
The annual high school alumni banquet and program were held Friday evening at the American Legion hall. Officers for the next year were elected led by Ella Maxell as president and Harry E. Moller as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
John Sankey
Republic
Ella Maxell
Harry E. Moller
Mildred Aspegren
Methodist Church
Blanche Burns
Joe Johnson
Dudley Doctor
Supt. Kannier
Graveling Rock Island Street in Washington to First
City officials announce Washington street from First to the Rock Island depots will be graded and surfaced with gravel. The railroad will furnish transportation for the gravel and Fairbury gravel will be used. About five carloads are needed to bring the street to first class condition. The street has long been in poor repair and the railroad offer was quickly accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
First Street
Rock Island
Fairbury
Coleman and Reece Secure Washington County Road Contract
Coleman and Reece were awarded another bridge and culvert contract in Washington County east of Clifton. The project involves about 560 yards of cement work and will begin immediately after H. E. Coleman travels to Kansas City Saturday to buy materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman & Reece
Washington County
Clifton
H. E. Coleman
Kansas City
City Dog Licenses Available From Local Officials
Notice to dog owners that licenses for the current year may be secured from Alfy Tingstrom or A Ellingson. After June 1, 1928, any dog without a 1928 tag found within city limits will be considered a stray and put to death by order of City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfy Tingstrom
A. Ellingson
Ellingson
Hauling Wanted for Short Distances
Hauling needed for short trips. Shelling paid at one cent per mile up to the first mile and a half, then extra per additional mile. See Russell Moe for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Moé
Decoration Day Committees Named by Mayor West
Mayor T. J. West appoints committees for Decoration Day events. Rev. O. J. Lundberg chairs the program with children committee members Mrs. E P. Ahrens Mrs. Emil Isaacson Mrs. Mae Plotner and Miss Anna Forsberg. Music committee includes Mrs. J. E. Nondorf and Adolph Nelson. American Legion represented by Karl A. Hugos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. West
O. J. Lundberg
E P. Ahrens
Emil Isaacson
Mae Plotner
Anna Forsberg
J. E. Nondorf
Adolph Nelson
American Legion
Karl A. Hugos
School and Community Picnic Draws Large Crowd
The final day of the term featured a basket dinner at Miller's rink and a rich program of field events for boys and girls. Local businessmen sponsored prizes for winners. A charity ball game between South Side and North ended with the South leading 8 to 8 when play halted at the fifth inning by mutual consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s
Silver Wedding Anniversary for A W Segerhammar Couple
Mr and Mrs A W Segerhammar celebrated twenty five years of marriage on May 20 1903 and again on May 20 1928 with about 200 relatives and friends at their new home They received a monetary token and were feted with a luncheon and floral decorations The couple have lived in multiple towns including Ada Rackley Scandia Belleville and currently southwest of Rackley with children Albert Warren Eldred and Leona and many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Segerhammar
Ada Lutheran Church
Anna Carlson-Dutton
Esther -Rolfe Johnson
Carl Segerhammar
August Johnson
Belleville
Segerhammar
Republic County
Rackley
Pentecost at Amana Lutheran Church Service Notes
Amana Lutheran Church observes Pentecost with morning service and evening Memorial Sunday. Janitor offering to be lifted at the morning service. Dorcas Society meets in church parlors Friday afternoon. Pastor Chas Pehrson urges prayers for the Holy Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Dorcas’ Society
Pentecost Sunday Services at The Methodist Church
The Methodist Church invites worshippers to May 27 1928 services including Sunday School at 10:00 AM Morning Worship at 11:00 AM Epworth League at 7:30 PM and Evening Worship at 8:00 PM with the theme Sacred Memories and a message on Pentecost. Minister O J Lundberg welcomes all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Epworth League
O. J. Lundberg
Wanted man to run McNess business in county
Classified notice offers a no experience needed job with a car and daily earnings of 7 to 10 dollars. Mentions no layoffs no bosses and a chance of a lifetime with startup capital from Furst & Thomas, Freeport Hi. Also advertises sale of drag and transfer business in Scandia and town property including 4%4 lots and a 5 room bungalow by W Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNess
Furst & Thomas, Dept
J. S.8
Freeport
Scandia
Wm Clark
For Sale Portable 8 H P International Gas Engine
Classified notice notes a portable 8 horsepower International gas engine for sale in good running order. The item is listed with contact Ed Boman and a 24-page note. Separate items mention Ed Kallman visiting Mrs Kallman at the hospital Sunday afternoon and a Minnesota farm cashiers from owner for sale by D F Bush Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boman
Ed Kallman
Court House Notes and Local Court Actions
A new divorce suit Lydia Davidson versus Claude Davidson is filed in district court on grounds of extreme cruelty. Reported are four Republic County weddings, naturalization adoptions, ongoing courthouse maintenance, road grading, tax equalization hearings, and a foreclosures verdict for Frank A Johnson with an appeal anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Davidson
Claude Davidson
Courtland
Republic
Belleville
Topeka
State Examining Board
Court House
Republic-Cloud County
Meridian Highway
Cloud County
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equilizations
Republic County Mutual Insurance Company
Frank A. Johnson
Johnson
Supreme Court
Republic County
Washington County
Donald Dickson
Eunice Ida Diller
Washington
Kansas
Joe E. Cline
Mabell L. Strom
Scandia
Oscar C. Norgard
Hilma Larsen
Albert W. Pilcher
Bernice J. Burgess
Pastor Bond
Concordia
Hogin
Charles Potuzak
Peter Dranal
Peter Larson
Potuzak
Dravel
United States
Elarson
Cloud
Washineton
Luther League Ice Cream Social Planned Near Town
The Luther League invites all to an ice cream social at the Frank Sallman home west of town on Tuesday evening May 29. Join for fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Frank Sallman
Wanted Agents Solicit Property for Sale Trade or Exchange
Mrs. J. F. Nondorf and Mrs. Nettie Helper visited friends in Mankato Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Beer
Mankato
Kans
J. F. Nondorf
Nettie Helper
Journal items from May 22 1903 and local notices
May 22 1903 items report Jay Cooper planning a new house Rev H P Cooter leaving for Fort Scott and being wished success Maude McClure of Republic visiting Mrs W C Preble Carl Segerhammar visiting from Axtell M A Preble receiving a radish box from Oklahoma W A Johnson shipping hogs from Rydal Will expanding as a stockman and farmer reports C J Sandell and wife welcoming a daughter a brother and sister of Charley arriving from Sweden Norway cavalry to attend Concordia street fair and Scandia school commencement May 15 graduates Parlee Plotner and John Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Cooper
H. P. Cooter
Fort Scott
Cooter
Oklahoma
W. A. Johnson
Rydal
Will
C. J. Sandell
Charley
Swelden
Norway Cavalry
Norway
Geo. Smellen
Scandia School
Parlee Plotner
John Fraser
Local Social Roundup From Belleville Area
Claude Hanson, noted farmer from southwest of Norway, was in town for business and visits last Wednesday. Peter P. Hammer and family came from Norway township on Monday on business. The Fulcomer couple from near Providence Chapel visited Belleville on Saturday to see daughter Mrs. Ian Carpenter. Alex Scott and family spent Saturday with Belleville relatives. Mrs. Clinton Ogg of Oil Hill spent several days with Scandia and Belleville relatives. Emil Forsberg and C. E. Erickson, both of Scandia, were in Belleville on Saturday evening. Clarence Loofbourrow and family, formerly of Highland, visited parents nearby and a son near Chester before returning to Manhattan. Walter Preble of Scandia called on Belleville relatives Sunday evening. Hershel Kannier and wife left Sunday for Kansas City and Emporia to visit relatives. Kannier to work as advance and advertising man for a summer dramatic company, with occasional Scandia school visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hanson
Norway
Peter P. Hammer
Norway Township
G. E. Fulcomer
Providence Chapel
Scandia Township
Belleville
Ian Carpenter
Alex Scott
Clinton Ogg
Oil Hill
Scandia
Emil Forsberg
C. E. Erickson
Clarence Loofbourrow
Highland Community
Chester
Manhattan
Walter Preble
Hershel Kannier
Kansas City
Emporia
U. S. Art Club Hosts Friday Afternoon at Summers Home
Members and guests gathered last Friday at Mrs. S. J. Summer's residence for an enjoyable art club meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Hill of California Mrs. Clint Oger of Oil Hill and Mrs. J. F. Dickerhoof of Norway. A pleasant lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. and
TI. Art Club
S.J. Summer
Hill
California
Clint Oger
Oil Hill
J. F. Dickerhoof
Norway
Deal Brings Haggman & Wires into Lervold Business
On Wednesday Haggman and Wires secured possession of the Lervold business. The building houses the Royal Cafe and Scandia Produce Company in the first floor rooms while the Judge hall occupies the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggman & Wires
Lervold
Royal Cafe
Scandia Produce Company
Judge Hall
Miss Emma Poage Retires After 26 Years of Service
Miss Emma Poage returns to her Rackley home for summer after completing 26 years teaching in the upper grades, a notable continuous service record in the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Poage
Rackley
Miss Poage
Local Teachers Return Home After Year in Community
Miss Katherine Pohlman of Wichita and Miss Meryl Horn of Miltonvale left town after a year of teaching in our school. Both earned friends here. Blanche Sanderson Burns and Audrey Tedrow will attend nine weeks of summer school in Manhattan and depart next week to begin studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Pohlman
Wichita
Meryl Horn
Miltonvale
Blanche Sanderson
Blanche Burns
Audrey Tedrow
Manhattan
Colby Man Henry Jennings Visits His Mother
Henry Jennings of Colby spent a few days last week visiting his mother Mrs A Jennings. He attended the alumni banquet on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jennings
Colby
A. Jennings
Vernon Hole Visits Kansas City with Mother
Vernon Hole visits Kansas City accompanied by his mother, detailing a family trip expected to include local sights and meals, with plans to return by week's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Hole
Kansas City
Ting
Mabel Berggren Spends Afternoon at Concordia
Mabel Berggren spent Wednesday afternoon at Concordia with Miss Anna Rodde, enjoying a quiet visit. The companions walked around campus grounds and exchanged light conversation during their outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Berggren
Concordia
Anna Rodde
Mrs A Moe Hosts Community Club Meeting
Mrs A Moe will entertain the Community Club Thursday May 31, inviting neighbors and local members to a social gathering. The event aims to strengthen ties among residents and showcase club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Miss Eula Mae Anderson to Graduate at K S A C
Manhattan Kan Miss Eula Mae Anderson of Scandia is among 405 candidates for May 31 commencement at Kansas State Agricultural College. She belongs to the Eurodelphian society and Intersociety Council and serves on the Y W C A Finance committee and Home Economics association as she pursues a bachelor of science degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Eula Mae Anderson
Scandia
Treceive
Kansas State Agricultural College
Larsen Norgard marriage at Belleville wedding
Miss Hilma Larsen and Mr. Oscar Norgard, well known locals, wed before the probate judge at Belleville on Wednesday of last week. He is a farmer son of Olof Norgard, she a daughter of Albert M. Larsen of Wilsey, South Dakota. She has lived here a year and made many friends. The Journal wishes them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilma Larsen
Oscar Norgard
Belleville
Olof Norgard
Albert M. Larsen
Wilsey
South Dakota
Hag
Improvement at Freed’s stores red decor planned
The F. & M. Stores Company undertakes interior redecorating at its quarters. New paper and paint will be applied and the grocery department rearranged with new shelving along the walls and a large center counter. Alfy Tingstrom handles decorating and J. Q. Anderson carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. & M. Stores Company
Caunter
Alfy Tingstrom
J. Q. Anderson
Grandma Morley Celebrates 92nd Birthday Surprise
Mrs. O A Morley known as Grandma Morley in Scandia and Rydal celebrated her 92nd birthday Saturday at her daughter Mrs Bert Fulcomer's home south of Rydal. Gifts included Coronations bouquet from Providence Chapel Ladies Aid and sweet peas from granddaughter Mabel Carpenter plus a birthday cake. Distances guests from near Belleville joined in the quiet gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. ‘Morley
Scandia
Rydal
Grandma Morley
Providence Chapel
Bert Fulcomer
Grandma
Ladies Aid
Mabel Carpenter
Fulcomer
Grant
Ellen
Reception for Mr and Mrs Larson at Carl T Larson home
A Sunday reception honoring Mr and Mrs Ted Larson took place at the Carl T Larson home on May 20. Attendees included the Larsons and several families from Jewell City Randall Courtland and surrounding areas like John Swanson, Gideon Anderson, M A Larson, Arvid Larson, Allan Larson, Ruth Eggers Hollis, John D Larson, Louis Hoel and Orville Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Larson
Carl T. Larson
John Swanson
John Isaacson
Gideon Anderson
Jewell City
George Hoel
Randall
M. A. Larson
Arvid Larson
Allan Larson
Ruth Eggers
Hollis
Courtland
John D. Larson
Louis Hoel
Orville Linden
Wallins Honor Warren Wallins Birthday
Mr and Mrs Carl Wallins entertained Sunday in honor of their son Warren's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs J Aspegren Mr and Mrs Lloyd Aspergren Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspergren Oscar Aspegren and family Emil Aspegren and family Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson Lewis Wallin and family Miss Leech of Lovewell and Mrs Ayard Kackley and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wallins
Warren
J. Aspegren
Lloyd Aspergren
Clarence Aspergren
Oscar Aspegren
Emil Aspegren
Noble Isaacson
Lewis Wallin
Miss. Leech
Lovewell
Ayard Kackley
Birthday Honors for Carrol Anderson at Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs J O Anderson entertained Sunday afternoon in honor of their son Carrols birthday. Guests included Leon ard Asnegren and family Geo Larl son and family Clyde Norris Walter Henry and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Anderson
Carrol’s
Leonard Asnegren
Geo. Larson
Clyde Norris
Walter Henry
Baby Chick Prices Reduced for May May 17 24 31
Buff Orpingtons White and Barred Rock single and rose comb Reds at ten cents English Leghorns eight cents. C E Baldridge Belleville Kansas 24. Marion Madison traveled from Superior Monday evening to attend Ada Lutheran church commencement. Miss Georgie Madison was among graduates from Kackley school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Baldridge
Belleville
Kans
Marion Madison
Superior
Ada Lutheran
Georgie Madison
Kackley School
Mrs Cardwell Taken To Hospital For Appendicitis
Mrs. Ghas Cardwell, formerly Miss Minnie Wells, was taken to Concordia hospital Saturday where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghas. Cardwell
Concordia
Cardwell
Minnie Wells
Mrs Diegel and Daughter Plan Summer in Los Angeles
Mrs O C Diegel and her daughter Bernice departed Sunday for Los Angeles California to spend the summer with relatives of Mrs Diegel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Diegel
Bernice
Los Angeles
Calif
Hawkins Visit Ties Oklahoma Family Tolders
Mr and Mrs Verle Hawkins of Cherokee Oklahoma visit his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Hawkins during a family gathering enhancing local ties and confirming kinship links in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Hawkins
Cherokee, Okla
Joe Hawkins
Gritten Family Guests of Gust Hallgren Family
Tony Gritten and family were Sunday guests of Gust Hallgren and family at their home in Su Dow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Gritten
Gust Hallgren
Graduates Receive Diplomas At City Hall Commencement
Prof. James W. Mayberry of Kansas State Teachers College addressed Em poria high school graduates at city hall on the theme Science Re making the World. Fifteen graduates received diplomas after a formal program including music and remarks by school officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Mayberry
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Mayberry
J. M. Mahaffy
G. W. Nimocks
W. J. Matthias
Adolph Nelson
Tom West
Prof. Mayberry
Supt
Hershel Kannier
A. R. Morey
Berialf
Scandia Loses Close Game At Haddam
The Scandia ball club lost 3 to 1 to a strong Haddam Washington county lineup. Parker started, lasted three innings, allowing six hits. Logsden finished without Haddam getting a hit. Scandia’s listed players include Pounds Logsdon Parker J Johnson Housholder Currie F Johnson Nixon Jackson Cuthbertson, with Whip and Wenda subbing in late. They host Kackley at Scandia grounds next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Haddam
Washington County
Bond
Washington
Parker
Logsden
Scandia Club
Pounds
Logsdon and Parker
J. Johnson
P. Housholder
G. Currie
F. Johnson
Nixon
Jackson
Cuthbertson
Whip
Wenda
Kackley
Scandia Grounds
R B Friend Dies at Savannah Georgia
Russell B. Friend, 80, president and general manager of the United Lumber and Timber Co. of Savannah, died after an auto accident near Savannah. He was the son of C E Friend of Lawrence and leaves a widow and one child. His funeral services were held as the C E Friend lumber yard closed Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EE. Friend Lumber Yard
Russell B. Friend
C. E. Friend
Lawrence
Kansas
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Savannah
United Lumber and Timber Company
Picnic at Frank Granstedt Cabin Draws Local Families
A Sunday picnic at the Frank Granstedt cabin gathered Frank Granstedt and family, Robert Lloyd and family, scar''Freed and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie, Ed Roberts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Johnson, Norman Currie, and Fred Granstedt and family of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Granstedt
Robert Lloyd
scar'’Freed
Fred Currie
Ed Roberts
Frank Isaacson
Ole Johnson
Norman Currie
Fred Granstedt
Courtland
Miss Harriet Gordon Goes Home for Summer Vacation
Miss Harriet Gordon leaves Saturday for Trinidad Colorado to spend the summer. She visits friends in Emporia enroute and will return next fall to resume duties as a high school instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Gordon
Trinidad
Colo
Emporia Enroute
Gordon
Denver couple visits friends in this vicinity
Mr and Mrs John Botts of Denver arrived Tuesday for a couple weeks visit with friends and relatives in this vicinity. They have lived in Denver over a year moving there from Scandia and are delighted with their new location. Mr and Mrs Joe Lundblade and family Mrs Eller Johnson Ted Nelson and Mr and Mrs Chan Cullers and Junior were entertained Sunday at dinner at Geo Jeandgbeur home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Botts
Denver
Scandia
Joe Lundblade
Eller” “Johnson
Ted Nelson
Chan Cullers
Junior
Geo. Jeandgbeurome
Haggman Plans House Addition and Garage Near Kansas Ave
Dr C V Haggman is having his house corner of Kansas Ave and Third Street repaired with patent shingling material and will build a garage there. Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Joyce visited Wednesday evening at the Carl Benson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.V. Haggman
Kansas Ave
Third _ street
Carl Hammer
Joyce
Carl ‘Benson
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Girl
Will Gravel
R. I. Street
Chas. Pehrson
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Wm. Haye
C. C. Cullers
F. A Cullers
State Banker’s Convention
County Seat News
Miss Anderson
Freed
Mr. and
Mrs. Larson
Prof
R. B. Friend
Savannah,Ga
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