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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

7

Local residents visit and travel notices interrupt town life

Locals Roy Riggins and wife from Jamestown visited on Sunday. Concordia’s Mrs. D Kershner visits friends this week. Gust Nystrom buys a Hobart M Cable piano. Mrs. Mary Garman and Nina of Courtland stay at the Robe Nyland home. Mrs. Gertruide Fulcomer of Colby visits her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Jensen. Mr. and Mrs A C Johnson of Cawker City with parents A B Johnson. Gene Nelson of Belleville visits Mr and Mrs Peter Kallman. H J Johnson family visit Narka. Roy Shepherd and family from Yuma Colorado visit J Brown and family. W R Stelzer travels to St Joseph MO then to training. Mrs Stelzer accompanies to Belleville. N O Y B club holds season start at Clara Cederstam’s with a two course lunch. Kreitzer’s Grocery advertises Beat Em All soap sale.

Concordia mobility and church bazaar events noted

L N Wendrix and A S Mahan attended business in Concordia Friday. Gulick Nimocks Sandell and Botts drove to Concordia Tuesday for races. Presbyterian church ladies plan a bazaar and serve dinner on Saturday November 24. JL C Hohr left Tuesday for Topeka to attend Redmen council five. Friday and Saturday special two for five dollars. Kreitzer’s Grocery Paul Moe and Charles Gulick visited Randall Friday to view a cinnamon cub bear prospect. no purchase. For sale International hay baler 14x18 with Stickney engine price 150. Howland Formosa. Rev Stark of Republic moved four car of goods to Clayton by Rock Island Saturday per conference in Topeka.

Stark Republic Rock Island Clayton Topeka

Bettis Family Visit and Notable Local Play

Mroo and Mrs Al M Bettis with daughter Arlene were entertained by Sibley Bettis at his Cordia home after a weekend visit. They returned via Prosser on Monday morning. The Wolf is praised as a powerful production and marked as Scandia’s heaviest theatrical effort.

Mroo al M. Bettis Daugghter Alerle Sibley Bettis Concordia Prosser

Carload of paper shipped to fund church projects

A car load of paper collected by U. S. residents over eight months was shipped this week. Proceeds are to paper the church, install a floor carpet, build a basement, and cover the minister's salary for two years.

U. S

Sunday School Reunion and Birthday Visit News

Mrs D Peterson hosted class No 3 of the M FE Sunday School at her home on Friday evening with a two course lunch for about thirty. Loyd Larson arrived from Chicago to visit sister Mrs A L Larson before continuing to Colorado Springs to work as a Rock Island lunch room clerk. Lutheran ladies surprised Mrs Norden on her birthday with a purse of money and lunch during their afternoon visit.

D. Peterson M. FE Manda Wrgst Hadeen Loyd Larson Chicago John Grier A. L. Larson Colorado Springs Rock Island Lutheran Church Mrs.Norden Mrs. Norden

Gretna Visit Before Army Departure

Mrs. Henry Jennings of Gretna visited Mrs. J. Jennings on Monday during a trip from Oklahoma to bid her brother farewell before he left for military service. Meanwhile her husband was drafted and served in the army before her return.

Henry Jennings Gretna Mrs. J. Jennings Oklahoma

Local notices and family updates from area papers

Mrs Nitcher plans move to Oklahoma. At John A Freeburg store offers good organs cheap. Mrs Lundin back from Clay Center after visit. Ladies bring apses to Hall Friday night Oct 5. Doctor Bobo advertises eye tests and glasses. Rev and Mrs O J Swan visit Willard Colorado. P E Kaliman upgrades barn with cement floor. Fred and Hattie Wright of Superior visit. Miss Wright teaches at Webber school. Hog Sale ad by W A McIntosh Courtland Saturday. 50 Poland China stock. Rev T J Adrian leaves Clay Center for Emanuel Home.

W. A. McIntosh Courtland

Sanol Eczema Remedy Promoted at Palace Drug Store

An old remedy Sanol Eczema Prescription is advertised as a guaranteed cure for eczema and skin diseases. A 35cc trial bottle is offered at Palace Drug Store.

Palace Drug Store

Swedish Conference Holds Quarterly Meeting In Salina

Mr and Mrs Fred Moe Agnes Al bro and Esther Isaacson attended a county gathering of the Royal Neighbors at Salina last Thursday driving in Moe s car. Rev Gustav Erickson district superintendent of the Western Swedish Conference led the quarterly conference at the Swedish M E Church Tuesday night and the pastor s salary was increased by 100 this year. He preached to a good audience after the conference.

Fred Moe Agnes Albro Esther, Isaacson Salina Moe Gustav Er Cksen M. E Erickson

Kansas Wesleyan President Guest at M E Parsonage

Dr. John F P Harmon president of Kansas Wesleyan University visited the M E parsonage Saturday. He traveled to Belleville for a ministerial meeting and was accompanied by Rev L C Dicks from the area.

John FP. Harmon Kansas Wesleyan University M. E. Parsonage Belle- Ville L. C. Dicks

Chamberlain's Dougi Remedy for Croup Relief

If children suffer a croup attack keep a bottle of Chamberlains Dougi Remedy and follow printed directions for quick relief. The ad promises swift results from this recommended remedy.

Mute races draw large crowd at Concordia event

Reporters observe a mammoth turnout at Concordia on Tuesday as promoters led by Editor Danenburger host the mute races. The piece notes Ray Green and Gomer Davies facing distress from the booming sound of their well funded rival.

Concordia Danenburger Ray Green Gomer Davies

Prairie Dell school dedication exercises reported

The Prairie Dell school district held their dedicatorial exercises last Friday. Sadie Robison teaches there. Assistant State Superintendent C. E. St. John presided and spoke. Floyd Hawkins county Y M C A secretary and County Superintendent Jansky also spoke. A community dinner followed at noon.

Prairie Dell Sadie Robison

Norden's Bull Showcases Strong Excedient Stock

A months old bull call of exced ient stock draws attention to A A Norden's exhibit. The brief notes the animal's standout traits and frontier farming interest.

A. A. Norden

Neighborhood Apple Canning Party At Lervolds

About a dozen neighborhood ladies assisted Mrs. B. M. Lervold on a Wednesday afternoon last week, peeling and preparing apples for canning and drying. They canned about 125 quarts and left a large amount to dry. Mrs. Lervold, caring for a sick son, appreciated the timely help given the abundant orchard yield this year.

B. M. Lervold

Freshmen Honor Martha Nitcher At Scandia High Farewell

The Scandia High Freshmen held a farewell for classmate Martha Nitcher at Dr. Bobo's home last Saturday. Faculty and pupils attended and played games before serving refreshments. Martha received a manicure set as a memento of the class of 1921.

Scandia High School Martha Nitcher Bobo Martha

Young crowd enjoys evening outing at Moe Hill

A crowd of young folks gathered Sunday evening two miles north of town on Moe hill. They built a large bonfire and prepared a boun teous supper. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Nelson, Misses Maisie Fraser Florence Norden Agnes and Ella Maxell, Dr. Ward, Prof. Fleming, A. C. Wilson and Stanley Schwalin.

Moe Hill Ahrens Adolph Nelson Maisie Fraser Florence Norden Agnes Ella Maxell Ward Prof. Fleming A. C. Wilson Stanley Schwalin

John A Freeburg’s Store Sells Good Persons Cheap for Schools

A record notes John A Freeburg offers good persons at low prices for schools, indicating a sale or exchange deal aimed at educational institutions. The itemization suggests affordable ethical helpers or members suitable for school use.

John A. Freeburg

Belleville Home Guards in Training at Evening Drill

Courtesy of Percy Shivery and John Webber the writer witnessed Belleville Home Guards drill Monday evening. About 120 members exist but 32 attended. Captain William Slopansky leads with orders. Guns promised in three weeks as Shivery and Webber train members twice weekly. Talk of forming a local company exists, though no formal organization yet.

Percy Shivery John Webber Belleville William Slopansky Jfe Shivers Mr. Webber

Hobart M Cable Pianos Demonstrated at Freeburg Store

Republic County residents enjoy a factory demonstration by W. Floyd Smith and John B. Oden at John A. Freeburg's Store in Scandia Kansas. The event advertises in-home demonstrations of Hobart M Cable pianos with free demonstrations and special factory propositions.

John A. Freeburg Hobart M. Cable Pianos Republic County W. Floyd Smith John B. Oden Hobart M. Cable Piano Co Port Ind Hobart M. Cable Scandia Kansas

Sour Stomach Advice and Pie Social Announced

The notice urges eating slowly and mastication to ease sour stomach. It suggests avoiding red meat and taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper if symptoms persist. It also promotes a Pie Social scheduled for Friday night with local turnout expected.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised as Most Reliable

Mrs. A. C. Kirstein of Greenville Illinois reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been used in her family for years and is a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles. The testimonial cites long experience and repeated satisfaction with the remedy.

A. C. Kirstein Greenville Jil Chamberlain

For Sale or Trade Red Poland Mule Calf Seeks Heifer

A six month old Red Poland Mule calf is offered for sale or trade. The seller Andrew Bingston R, 1, Seandia invites trades for a heifer of any breed. Contact details are limited.

Red Poland

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Wiggetts Liggett the Palace Drug Store Roy Riggins Jamestown Mrs. D. Kershner of Gust Nystrom Mary Garman Nina of Robe Nyland Home Gertruide Fulcomer of Colby Gilbert Jensen A. C. Johnson Cawker City Mrs A. B. Johnson Gene Nelson H. J. Johnson Narka Mrs. Lerrick Roy Shepherd Yuma Colorado W. R. Stelzer St. Joseph Mrs. Stelzer Clara Cederstam Kreitzer’s Grocerys United States National Guard National Army L. M. Allen la Salle Station L. N. Wendrix A. S. Mahan Messrs Gulick Nimocks, Sandell and Botts JL. C. Hohr Redmen Kreitzer Paul Moe Charles Gulick Randall Friday Chas. EK Howland Formosa Mrs. Nitcher O. J. Swan Willard, Colo P. E. Kaliman Fred Hattie Wright Superior Miss Wright Webber School T. J. Adrian Clay Center Emanuel Rudolph Moe Journal Saxony Hamilton Beckman’s Castoria Andrew Bingston R Seandia Gregg Strickler’s Topeka Business College M. H. Strickler S. J. Shook Mgr
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