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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
25
Le Tate the jeweler handles repair work as Karl Schwahn earns a masonry master's degree Monday night. George Schafer takes vacation from Missouri Pacific duties and hosts the mumps at home. Kid Wires plans to return to the drug store first of the week but discovers he has mumps on the other side.
Mr and Mrs J C Duncan of Norcatur Kansas visited Tuesday for a visit with their daughter Mrs Sebaugh and family and to attend the commencement exercises of the eighth grade Their grandson Clifford Sebaugh was among the class of eight They returned today and Mrs Sebaugh and Clifford plan to accompany them
Mrs Louis Folmon leaves Monday to attend the Salina Wesleyan exercises. Her brother Andrew Granstedt is among the graduates and will receive his diploma in the postgraduate course.
For sale a five year old black horse weighing 1525 pounds with halter. Sold by Anders Bengtson of R. No. ISeandia.
Frank Manning was in town briefly on Tuesday en route to Alména. He closed the contract for the Hillman Show to be presented during the big picnic week.
Miss Vera Platt departed Monday for Omaha to take employment in the home of the minister at the First Methodist Church there.
Reverend O J Swan came back from Wayne Monday morning after preaching to the M E church congregation there.
Elvin Beard becomes another victim of the mumps and is described as a very sick boy, highlighting the outbreak's impact on local youths.
Mrs Caroline Granstedt and her son Theodore left Tuesday evening for Salina to be present at the commencement at Salina Wesleyan University. Andrew is in the class and will graduate from the post graduate course.
A vintage ad touts ham and shoulder quality with a secret curing process. It promises smoked meats with superior flavor and tenderness and claims thrice-home-dressed beef veal lamb and pork as market leading. A trial order is encouraged.
On next Saturday June 7th the cinema will give patrons 6 reels of motion pictures for 10 and 15e. The notice promises a selection of reels available at two price points.
W. M. Oliver directs debtors to pay all outstanding accounts immediately to the office of Mr Hendrix Justice of the Peace. The note emphasizes urgent settlement and names the official handling the matters.
Mrs Stice departed Monday for Elis Co Kansas to visit her sister. En route she stayed at Clay Center as guest of her nephew Rey Andrew Arnett.
A 480 acre stock ranch is offered at 382 dollars and 50 cents per acre, with additional Scandia City property for sale. The advertisement promotes the seller as the best choice in the town and state.
Professor and Mrs Harry N Olssone arrived from Salina Monday night and will be at home in their former quarters on Cloud Street. Mr Olsson began preparations for the first band concert next Saturday. Mrs Godfrey has shipped household goods to Topeka and the family will visit Mankato Randall before settling in Topeka. Mr Godfrey works on the railroad section.
Mrs C D T Kirk daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Mahaffey arrived Wednesday from Lola Kansas to visit relatives here for some time.
Mrs Amy McKee and her daughter Miss Ora traveled from Atchison to visit brother Clarence and his family along with sister Miss Nettie Albro and Ag- Less on Wednesday morning.
Local ad copy touts hail and livestock insurance under the Connecticut-Hendrix banner. Claims strong writing and top service, inviting readers to seek coverage and compare policies.
The program lists four reels of the biblical story Judith of Bethulia plus the regular features. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
Although Governor Capper could not attend Sunday evening the commencement did not disappoint. Dr Nywall delivered a fine address and presentation speech to the class drawing favorable comments.
Mrs Anton Larson arrived from Kansas City to visit her daughter and attend Decoration Day services, planning to stay for the holiday events and observances.
Mr and Mrs Emil V Nelson traveled from Belleville Sunday to attend Memorial Day ceremonies, joining local residents in remembrance.
Ada O Neal from the high school class of 1914 attended the commencement exercises and alumni gathering, appearing at the ceremonies and reunion events.
Mrs W Preble and Marceil Plotner with Mrs J W Plotner and Giorgia Preble traveled to Belleville on No 28 Wednesday morning to attend the May Pole dance performed by Belleville school children in Court House park.
160 acres adjoining Scandia with a nine room house furnace heat city water good out buildings and fencing two wells and windmills offered by J P Vandeveer Scandia Kansas for sale or trade the property is well improved and ready for use
Pupils of the high school and Miss Bailey at the Preble home enjoyed a Tuesday evening event with Judith of Bethulia shown at the movies. Rooms bore purple and gold school colors, brown and gold senior colors. Guests viewed baby photos and guessed resemblances, with light refreshments served.
Children’s day services will be held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday June 13. All are welcome to attend the event and participate in the day’s programs.
Misses Annie and Mamie Johnson returned today from Downs Kansas where they had been attending school.
School friends learn Kranz Olsson is making good as Prof Olsson reports he is with the Milhs Brown Dramatic Art Company, now touring Missouri with a high standing in their line.
Announcement from Sgandia Lbr Co states all accounts that have run 60 days from Max 31st will be charged interest at 8 percent per annum beginning June 1, 1915.
Mrs Albert Jackson hosted a two course dinner last Wednesday during which a baby was christened, along with the infant son of C J Hugos. Town guests included Rey, Ms Norden, Mr and Mrs Jackson, and Mrs Frank Porther and children of Concordia.
Conrad Sederlin his wife and family along with Mrs Hallgren were guests of Mrs Sederlin on Monday marking a social visit in local circles.
Mrs Anita Hallgren arrives this week and will occupy Alfred Andersons properties recently vacated by Clfas Othberg.
Mrs Brandon and her young daughter from Courtland were callers at Mrs A Sederlin on Monday.
Chris Nelson traveled to Belleville on Sunday evening to visit friends, reporting a quiet, uneventful visit with local acquaintances.
The Commencement week program highlights the high school chorus whose music stood out amid scarce funding. Rag time sometimes replaces quality music on public programs, yet the chorus excelled thanks to Miss Bailey's energy and dedication to elevating musical standards.
A critique notes that people in Vera may not detect poor music as quickly as they judge bad literature or pictures, highlighting differing sensitivities across art forms.
Mahan and Rev Rarick and wives plan to travel by car to Burr Oak to attend the Ministerial Association gathering held Thursday Friday and Saturday there.
The Ladies of the M. EB. church will hold a Social Tea Thursday afternoon June 10 from 1 to 5 at the home of Mrs. Mary Goodwin. A cordial invitation is extended to all. A dainty lunch will be served. Ladies bring your fancy work and spend a social afternoon.
Mrs Garman was visited on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Roy Nondorf plan to leave Friday for Jennings Kansas. Wm Wohlfort returned Monday from a trip to his ranch in Woodston Kansas.
Ellingson brightens the post office interior by varnishing woodwork. Magnus Olson did the work, and on Monday Ellingson had Ernest Riggins finish by painting door casings and related trim.
Piano tuning offered by an experienced and reliable tuner who regularly visits Scandia and vicinity. Residents are asked to submit their names to A. Ellingson before June 15. Mrs. Hill endorses the tuner based on prior work.
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