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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
5
Chas Kathrinsberg and August Rasmussen were initiated into Woodcraft on Saturday evening as twenty five Courtland Camp members attended. The session concluded with a lunch and general good time for the boys.
Memorial Day events include a sermon by Rev Pasley at United Brethren Church at 11 Airlock next Sunday May 27. A Memorial Day Wednesday oration by Senator Chas ce ook of pes Sen at two o clock, followed by cemetery decoration services.
Amateur troupe performed to a crowded house Saturday at the opera house. The ambitious production pleased Scandia audiences and the players, with receipts totaling about 73 dollars.
The Scandia team won two of three games played Friday and Saturday, dominating Webber in a 20 to 4 opener and a five inning win on Saturday. A rough finale against the Topeka Giants spoiled the note with errors and a lopsided score, leaving a bitter impression despite earlier successes.
The ladies of the Methodist church will hold a special at Mrs Soderberg's home on Friday evening June 1. All are invited to attend.
The note claims they are paying the highest market price for eggs at £20 and also mentions a van for sale in Seaport. References to a person or organization are minimal but the offer is clear.
Found by the Assessor J A Brewer trustee of Norway township listed 5385 horses valued at 12480 1687 cattle valued at 11070 112 mules valued at 2860 2 100 joy assess all at 2860 500 farming implements worth 1140 104 wagons and buggies value 770 97 carriages value 750 20 gold watches value 100 11 silver watches value 30 6 pianos value 180 40 other musical instruments 380 cash 4860 Merchants stocks 4980 notes 490 mortgages 2978 hay and grain 10660 leasehold goods 9480
The Denver audience gave Mr. Burdick's talk two hours of close attention as his eloquence held listeners spellbound in a large gathering.
Mrs. D. G. Wright recounts a Civil War era exchange in which a western senator warned he might leave the country for another nation if events proceeded. Senator Wigfall of Texas urged caution, noting Comanches had suffered from contact with whites.
Fragmentary text lacks clear events or names. No identifiable people, places, groups, dates, or outcomes are readable to summarize into a proper news item.
Mrs. A B Kimball hosted Ediths eighth birthday party on Wednesday afternoon with about two dozen children in attendance. Guests enjoyed sandwiches pickled eggs bananas wafers ice cream cake and lemonade during the celebration.
The Republican party holds a primary in Scandia precinct on Tuesday May 29 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall to elect 16 delegates and 16 alternates for the county convention in Belleville on Friday June 1 1906. Committeeman A B Kimball urges all Republican voters to participate.
Theodore Granstedt received severe burns to his left hand when a leaking gasoline lamp under pressure sprayed burning fuel as he attempted to tighten a connection. The injury is painful and will keep him from work for some time. Miss Elia Nylund hosted a country surprise party with five wagon loads of guests from town, described as very pleasant.
All persons are warned not to dump refuse on the river bank by the Scandia bridge. R RimMon County Com. mentions public admonition. A quoted note praising Prof Burdeck as a genius and eloquent speaker appears from the Boston Globe.
John Brandstrom's blacksmith shop offers 230 oak fence posts for sale. Located at 2021 N 8 Cooper.
The Methodist church held a farewell party for Mr and Mrs J P Porter Tuesday evening with a large crowd and enjoyable evening reported. Guests were urged to bring eggs to Gulick's Saturday. Miss Bertha Marshal of Union township distributed dishes at Mahan's.
An advertisement from the Journal office touts Debaval Cream Separators as durable with minimal repairs and superior to all rivals. It credits A. J. RiLny as agent and includes a humorous aside from a Chicago Daily News quote about fish and bait.
Portable street sprinkler tank and pump advertised for sale with partial details in mixed language. Readable items include unit type and basic sale note, but full specifications and location are not provided.
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