Obituary of John C VanNatta Knight of Pythias
John C VanNatta born April 7 1862 near Maywood Illinois moved to Trenton Missouri in 1882 became a civil engineer until health failed last August. He married Carrie Cardella in 1895. she died in 1905. He then wed Lizzie Davis in 1907 and survives. He died May 22 1908 in Scandia Kansas at age 46 and was buried May 26 in Belleville Kansas. He leaves a wife stepson father mother five brothers four nephews two nieces and many friends.
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John C. VanNatta
Maywood
Cook County
Illinois
Trenton
Missouri
Carrie Cardella
Lizzie Davis
Savannah
Pythias
BH. H. ‘VanNatta
Scandia
Kansas
Belleville
Commencement Exercises Highlight City High School Event
A large crowd attended the Friday city high school commencement at City Hall. The 1908 class impressed with thoughtful orations and polished performances by Miss Alma Sjoholm, Eric E. Larson, and others, while the Scandia band, solos, and decorations contributed to a memorable evening.
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City Hall
Hildreth ‘Williams
Scandia
H. A. Zimmerman
Eric E. Larson
Scandia High School Graduates Class of 1908 Celebrate
The Scandia high school commencement featured Melvin Williams delivering a strong oration on true Patriotism Miss Edna M Roberts as valedictorian spoke on The Parting of the Ways Principal W C Rickel received praise for his leadership and the diploma ceremony followed. Rev J Johnston offered advice and Rev W C Jordan gave the benediction as the crowd praised the faculty and graduates.
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Kallman
Melvin Williams
Edna M. Roberts
W C. Rieckel
Rickel
Scandia
J. Johnston
W. C. Jordan
Scandia High School
For Sale Durham Bull 2 Years Old
Short horn Durham bull for sale aged two graded dark red and gentle. Contact John L. Peterson Scandia Route 3 for details.
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John L. Peterson
Scandia
J C Van Natta Dies After Long Illness
J C Van Natta brother of R JT Van Natta of this city died at his home last Saturday evening at 8 35 after a long TB illness. The father mother brother Plem Van Natta and stepson George came from Yrenton Mo. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Belleville Tuesday at 10 a m and burial followed in Belleville cemetery.
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J.C. van Natta
Belleville
Wreck on B and M Railroad Near Thompson Claims Two Crews
A head on collision last Sunday on the B. and M. railroad near Thompson killed both engineers. A fireman suffered severe injuries, and the baggageman was badly crushed.
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Thompson
Bellevillé Plans Fourth of July Street Carnival
Belleville organizers announce a Fourth of July celebration featuring a street fair and carnival. Volunteers and sponsors are rallying to revive local festivities amid planned activities and community participation.
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Belleville
C. W
Republic County Teachers Institute Opens Eight-Week Session
The Republic County Teachers Institute begins its eight week session on Tuesday June 2. Classes meet in the county courthouse room Electrodome and YMCA rooms while schools close June 8. County Superintendent Nutter leads with instructors including Prof. W M Slopansky Prof G E Thorpe W A Sterba S D Dice D O Smith and Miss Edna C Polley. A large attendance and good accommodations are promised.
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Republic County Teachers’ Institute
Nutter
W. M. Slopansky
Republic City
G. E. Thorpe
Scandia
K. U
W. A. Sterba
Harvard
S. D. Dice
Valley Falls
D. O. Smith
Minneapolis
Kans
Edna C. Polley
Light spring wagon for sale inquire L B E or N S Cooper
Classified notice announces a light spring wagon offered for sale with inquiries directed to L B E or N S Cooper. No further details provided.
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L. BE
N.S. Cooper
Lecture on Holy Land by U. Grant Houston
Don’t miss U Grant Houston B C lecturer on the Holy Land baptised in the River Jordan by Rev I Dewitt Talmage. He presents Over Jordan in the Steps of the Saviour From the Deserts of Israel’s Wandering into the Land of Promise Out of the Footsteps of Moses into the Steps of the Messiah at the U B church Monday evening June 1 at 8 pm.
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U. Grant
Houston
Baccalaureate Sermon for Class of 08 at City Hall
The baccalaureate service Sunday night at city hall drew a large crowd for the graduating class of 08. Rev J C Johnston led, Rev W C Jordan gave the invocation and benediction, Rev Zimmerman read scriptures, and Rev Hughes from the U B church delivered the address.
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City Hall
J. C. Johnston
W.C. Jordan
Zimmerman
Hughes
U. B.church
Jordan
Big Rain and Hail Hit Country on Wednesday Night
A strong storm brought heavy rain and hail across the country Wednesday night. Menace from the weather disrupted travel and caused damage in several regions as authorities urged caution.
Card of Thanks from VanNatta family
We express our gratitude to friends who helped during the illness and death of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey VanNatta, E. B. VanNatta and family, Mrs J. C. VanNatta, and VanNatta relatives.
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Harvey VanNatta
E. B
VanNatta
J. C. VanNatta
nNatta
Love's Invitation in an Early Emporia Ode
Walt Mason pens a rustic verse in the Emporia Gazette inviting a beloved to join on a Sunny upland farm. The poem blends pastoral promise with darker images of grave and garden, ending with a call to come live with the speaker as his love.
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Walt Mason
Guoness
The
Emporia Gazette
Cocklebur
Jimson
Mrs P J Johnson Dead Old Scandia settler
Mrs. P. J. Johnson wife of P. J. Johnson and longtime Scandia resident died at home Monday at 7 30 AM from complications of diseases Born August 17 1839 in Oster gatlan Sweden she came to the U S in 1869 lived in Chicago then Scindia 1871 wed March 25 1874 joined Swedish Lutheran church in 1880 survived by husband and three children Josie Mary and Oscar Funeral services were held at the house Thursday at 2 00 PM
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Josie
Mary
Oscar
Why Not Play Ball Scandia Aims to Form Team
The article urges Scandia to form a crackerjack baseball team using local talent. It argues the town has enough material to field a strong squad and expresses eagerness to see Scandia play this summer.
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Scandia
Skilled Labor Outsmarts a Pump Repair Man
A visiting pumpmaker, leaving his car by the road and his diamonds on a chair, quotes cheerfully on weather Japan currency and navy strength. He tests the pump with a whack and a kick, then soaks the narrator for seventeen dollars.
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Japan
Hog for sale from Noble Isaacson Route 2
A Poland China male hog weighing about 400 pounds is offered for inquiry by Noble Isaacson, Route 2.
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Poland
Noble Isaacson
Almquist Sandin wedding announcements released
Notices announce the wedding of Miss Carolyn Marie Almquist to Mr. Albert W. Sandin on Wednesday June 3. The couple reside south of Scandia.
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Carolyn Marie Almquist
Albert W. Sandin
Scandia
Presbyterian Church Sermon and Sabbath School Timing
The notice lists a Sabbath School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. plus an evening service at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. The wording indicates a standard worship schedule for Sunday.
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the Presbyterian. Church
Surprise visit honors Scandia High School professor
Pupils and teachers surprised Prof. W. C. Rickel at his Scandia city residence on May 20. The group gathered in the parlor and enjoyed conversation and music followed by ice cream and cake. Rickel expressed that he was never more surprised in his life, showing the high regard held for him by students and staff.
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Scandia High School
Prof
W. C. Rickel
Mr. Rickel
Rickel
Decoration Day Program Parade and Civic Observance
Veterans meet at Bank of Scandia corner and march to city hall led by the band. Programs include choir address by Rev. W. C. Jordan, flag presentation, flower distribution, band music, cemetery procession, grave decorations, and taps. Herbert Cooper leaves for Kansas City for two or three weeks.
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Bank of Scandia
W. C. Jordan
America
Mrs Godfrey Improving After Illness
Mrs W A Godfrey had been very ill for a week but is now much better and improving in health.
Propitiation in Christ Sermon at U B Church
Sacramental services are held at the United Brethren church Sunday forenoon with a sermon theme Propitiation in Christ Godly Grief Its Fruits. The service emphasizes spiritual reflection and vial guidance for parishioners.
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U. B
Dressmiking Notice and Visit Mention in County Record
Dressmaking ads invite calls to Maude McGlashan, living two houses south of the Presbyterian church. C. A. Newell of Fairbury visited briefly on Sunday for a short stay.
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Maude McGlashan
Presbyterian Church
C. A. Newell of
Fairbury
Edith Sandell Visits Sister in Kansas City
Miss Edith Sandell left Sunday morning for Kansas City Missouri to visit her sister Mrs L B Welch. She will be gone about two weeks.
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Edith Sandell
Kansas City
Missouri
L. B. Welch
Sunday Capital Promotes Topeka's Sunday Paper Offer
The Topeka Sunday Capital proclaims itself as the largest best Sunday paper in the state with extensive political coverage and family sections. A limited campaign price offers the paper from now until November 15 for 60 cents with mail subscription to Daily Capital in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sunday Capital
Kans
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Mrs. Zora Egg
the Journal
J. C. van Natta
Bellevillé
Teachers’ Institute
LH. S
KN. &. M. Bank
Love
P. J. Johnson
Herbert Cooper
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