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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
4
Gulick Mercantile Company announces a new line of Selbys ladies fine shoes this week plus more ladies suits and coats. They promote men’s boys and children’s clothing as the best in the county and invite customers to see new dress goods and waistings in all shades and fabrics at the county’s big stock store. Both phones listed. Independent 90.
Evelyn Rosenquist Peterson born October 22 1859 in Schonberg Germany died October 3 1909 in Republic County Kansas after living with relatives in Western Kansas and returning to Republic County. She married John L Peterson December 24 1908 and left a large family including siblings and step-relatives. Funeral services were held at the Swedish Methodist Church with burial in River View Cemetery.
Finder is urged to leave the item at the Journal office and claim a reward or contact James Rogers of Rydal Wans with information about a missing watch from the area between Rydal and Belleville.
We thank neighbors and friends and those of Mr. and Mrs WB Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. 8S MM Hianna for assistance and kindnesses during the illness and death of our wife daughter and sister. Jobe Peterson and Family E Rosenquist and Family.
Florence McGlashan Miss Anderson and Andrew Granstedt noted in senior class updates. Mazie Frasier travels to Baltimore and eastern cities for an extended trip. Carey Downing and Willie Fulcomer reported absent due to illness or travel. Scandia High School Pool Ball Team, averaging 180 lbs, faced Concordia Normal and Business College, averaging nearly 170 lbs, with spirited play despite inexperience and notable opponents.
Classified notice offers four adjoining corner lots for sale listed by GC. The seller identifies A Wardrutu as contact or agent with a price of 400 dollars.
Report shows 27 enrolled with 12 not absent, 24 not tardy, 11 neither absent nor tardy. Names listed include Mwel Bettis, Wara Bettis, Francis Guy, Kiva Daniel, Himer Evert, Stephen Hoaphrey, Harry Meek, Willis Moe, Ruby Freeman, Della Booze, with Teacher.
The first Humber Lecture Course opens at City Hall on Thursday evening October 14. Cartoonist and storyteller Boek presents an illustrated story titled The World Beautiful. Boek is an acclaimed artist whose work has been shown with leading figures in America and Europe. Ticket prices are 13, 25 and 385. Tickets available at Brotbies.
A dealer advertises a large stock of chlinery lean suit for most hat styles, promoting Kilten Loring as the source for ready fits.
Mr and Mrs Goodwin entertained about forty guests at their Main Street home Friday evening. The enjoyable affair included lyugenious contests testing wit and skill with a clothes line event awarding Miss Helen Warner of Leavenworth a souvenir clothespin. Guests later shared a two course supper before departing.
Following our last issue, the Journal notes renewals by Albert Goldstein Emma House of Alburnett Parlee Plotner Holton Isaas Ray Wheeler and C Mo Names among others. The item also mentions new subscribers and their locations.
A Business Men's Football Team formed after a Monday meeting in the band room. Ro L. Giedfrey chosen as manager and J. M. Brigham as treasurer. Subscriptions raised funds for uniforms and gear. First practice held Wednesday. Jon Hayos visited Omaha for a short time. Band Social planned at Beukman’s residence on October 12.
Mra and Atrs. WooD Brotchie traveled to Kansas City Wednesday for the Carnival. Mrs. Lingle Fraser and daughter Mazie left Monday for Baltimore and other eastern points. Wanted girl for general house work no washing small family address Mrs. Ed. Ahrens 400 Belleville Kans.
A gasoline launch on a northbound cruise wrecked in turbid waters between Mwing Island and the mainland. The craft struck a submerged cable at full speed and sank with all aboard. The captain and crew reached shore and wireless help summoned a rescue, which arrived Friday to raise the boat and recover the cargo except for a rapid fire gun and an ammunition receptacle.
Reverend Geook Pariel will deliver a sermon at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at tea time. Services begin at 6 PM with expected attendance from local congregants and visitors.
A social at the B. E. Beekman residence is planned for Tuesday evening to benefit the Scandia Band. All invited to attend and support the event.
The Ladies Aid Society thanks Mr and Mrs A W Morey for hosting them. Chas Nordman is largely incapacitated from a recent blood poisoning injury. O R Hohr, at Ottawa, is elected Great Junior Sagamore of the State. Charley Goold returns from Cherokee and is active in city council matters. A Bushby sold 46 yearling rams to W Denton of Lawrence Kansas for a 10080 acre Clark County ranch. Democrat.
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