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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
Dr. Anderson can be found in his office daily above Palace Drug Store. Seed corn for the boys' corn contest is kept at the JOURNAL office and can be obtained by calling for it.
John Boman shipped prairie hay in one day this week. Belleville residents Ed Bushby and Otto E. Johnson are noted for corn shelling and deliveries. Rydal and Scotch Plains activity includes cattle, farming, and a baseball practice. The Rydal Giants prepare for county competition while local youths pass exams and plan orations. Funeral of Grandma Campbell and Scandia band’s new trombone member Tommy West are also mentioned along with upcoming Normal Institute attendees.
If you are constructing any kind of Lumber for any sort of purpose, figure e with me before buying. I can save you money on lumber in any quantity desired.
L B Ainsworth visited Concordia to see his brother in law W Wright who had appendicitis surgery and was recovering. Moses Bushby bought the W D Bullen residence in Lelleville and plans to move by July first. Wm Nie Gowan eye condition worsened, may lose sight but eye likely not removed. Bert Ainsworth elevator at Rydal nears completion enhancing the town view and outlook.
Word arrives that Miss Lotta died Tuesday at Hot Springs. Her remains will be brought to Republic for interment. A son was born Tuesday May 2 to Mr and Mrs Frank J Smith of the township. Also mentions Kallman and Anderson building rentals and Gertrude Cullers graduating with a Bachelor of Music planning a studio at the Bank of Scandia.
Lavinia Garman reports from Courtland to Syracuse May 6 through 22, describing farm improvements, town visits, and weather. She notes Republic County as best so far, mentions Garden City with foreign-born residents, irrigation work on the Arkansaw River, dry stretches westward, and wheat generally praised aside from green bugs in Gove County.
A Scandia reader notes Belleville’s water shortage forcing converts to travel to the river for baptism. The letter highlights local scarcity and the community’s response to religious rites amid drought.
The Rev Zimmerman travels to Lincoln Nebraska Thursday to officiate a wedding. A new wedding stationery sample arrives at the JOURNAL office for review and publication.
Several hundred acres of corn were seriously injured by frost Sunday night. Mr and Mrs A M Morris plan to attend Wesleyan University commencement in Salina next Saturday and visit their sons. Miss Hobson of White Rock teaches music in Union. Weir Bros of White Rock shelled corn for Olver Johnson and D A Maney in Union last week. Capt Moe Oliver J T and D P Johnson and D A Haney delivered corn at Sherdahl last week. Miss Bessie Nancy hosted a birthday party for her 18th year. Frank Smith, buyer of the J P Porter farm, demonstrated a road drag improving a difficult stretch to city boulevard. Howard Williams aided J W Berry with grain business recently. C R Johnson and wife visited Union Tuesday. Charlie Cline and L M Morris have a carload of steers to ship next week.
An advertisement mentions high grade dental work by Dr. Anderson over Palace Drug Store. It also promotes a free can of Great Western Dip and milk tickets printed by The Journal at 506 per 100.
Lawrence G Squire born January 22 1884 Putnam County Indiana died May 9 1907 at Glockner Hospital Colorado Springs Colorado from pneumonia resulting from a bullet wound aged 23 years 3 months 17 days converted joined the M E Church at Scandia Kansas March 10 1907 funeral at Mission Church near home burial Courtland Cemetery May 11 1907 conducted by Rev J H Craven and Red Men order of which he was a member Card of Thanks from D M Squires and family
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