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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1901
Page
4
A local page item lists various social and community notes including visits by Miss Bertha Murphy and Miss Phelps, travel to Concordia, eye treatment in Kansas City, and a 20th wedding anniversary celebration. Also mentions a protracted Chapel meeting and plans to build homes and a cow shed.
In Enterprise No 42 Brown reports a clerk at the election yesterday. Brown and Bruce McKinzie started to school today with fifty seven enrolled. Weather changes caused a wave of activity. Mrs Hartman and daughter Emily visited L W Garman over the weekend. Howard Vincent Clarke Smith and Charley Lawrence of Courtland visited the school Friday. A Halloween party surprised Mr and Mrs Chas Downing last Thursday evening. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a marriage aid, 35 cents, touted for attractiveness and health. A reported poisoning incident left unknown outcomes.
The column lists residents and visitors with brief updates. It notes illnesses and recoveries, movers to Oklahoma and Idaho, farming activities, school and church visits, and local social events. It mentions Leroy Voorhies, Rev. Reneas, Hutton from Goffs, and Mrs. P. O. Larson among others, plus a new fodder toader invention and harvest remarks.
Miss Bertha Sherwood from Norway visited Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. B. H. Carlson. Miss May Preble attended her nephew’s funeral in Topeka. Mr T McGrath moved to Courtland and plans a drug store venture for his son Victor. Thomas McGrath died at his Aunt’s home on October 28 after four months with consumption. he married Hannah Blamang in Indianapolis in January 1901 and studied at a dental college there. Funeral held November 1 at the Lutheran church, Rev. Oden and Rev. Engwall officiating. interment at Adah cemetery.
Recital by Mrs Gates pleased the town with an attentive crowd. L M Collins named township trustee with support for two open seats on the board. Fire on Rock Island house largely contained. east side spared by quick response. Bert Squires returns from Nebraska undecided about plans but to stay in Courtland this winter. Election quiet with heavy work for both sides. Bettis and son Ollie visit Holdenville for an extended stay. Gilworth Steiner plan new store building. Concert Band fundraiser supports uniforms.
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