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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

5

Live Stock Report from Kansas Guy Stock Yards

Special to Scandia Journal notes cattle receipts this week 65 dead in two days including 8000 calves. Market up .10 to .25 last week, week ends in good shape. Local packers kill 25 percent more cattle this fall than last year. Hog receipts run high with market down 5 to 15. Run today 24 000 cattle and 20 000 hogs with prices for various grades listed. Oscar Johnson of Chicago visiting on business.

Atta Rickart

Local notes from county papers mix crimes and accidents

Reports from Narka News Belleville Telescope and Belleville Freeman recount a window screen theft at Jos Jennings home, a leg loss in a hand car train crash near Aginda, and concerns over wildfires urged by local farmers amid dry vegetation and railway right of way risks.

Jos. Jennings Henry Foveat Aginda Mr. Forest Stormont Hospital Topeka Belleville Bond Gatger Belleville Freeman

Birthday Party for Mrs Bettis by M E Aid Society

The Aid Society of the M. E. Church gathered at Mrs. J. N. Bettis home on Thursday October 1. About twenty five attended and presented Mrs Bettis with a china berry set and cake plate. After a dinner of farm fare they spent the afternoon in conversation and closed with devotional services led by Rev. Jordan.

Aid Society M. E. Church J. N. Bettis Mra Betris

School District No 112 October 1908 Enrollment and Attendance

Report for month ending October 5 1908 shows 18 pupils enrolled in two grades with 11 boys and 7 girls and an average daily attendance of 156. Three tardiness cases noted among students including Rose Bowling and Harold Bowling and others. Names of students never absent nor tardy listed under teacher Margie Carpenter.

Rose Harold Bowling Lottie Mary George Fike Charlie Otis Lash Olga Godfrey Smith Bessie Fulcomer Margie Carpenter

School Books and Supplies Advertised by Local Vendor

A local notice lists textbooks and materials including Van Amberg's First Days in Numbers Kean's Manual Rational Method of Reading Wentworth's Mental Arithmetic Reading Circle Classics A Christmas Carol Snow Bound Legend of Sleepy Hollow Webster's Primary Standard Dictionary and a complete line of school books and supplies from Happer The Druggist.

van Amberg Kean Wentworth Happer

Lecture at U B Church October 13 With Rev H W Williams

A lecture replaces last week’s plan and will be held next Tuesday evening October 13 at the U B church. Rev H W Williams known as the drummer evangelist presents My Last Romp With the Tiger. Admission is free with a silver offering requested at the close. Attend and welcome the noted speaker.

U. B H. W. Williams

Beav er Township Baby Girl Born to Jensen Family

A baby girl was born Tuesday October 6 to Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen of Beav er township. A Lutheran social will be held at the home of Mrs Anna Hall gren on Thursday afternoon October 15 at 2 00 PM.

Ed. Jensen Beaver Township Anna Hallgren

Salina visitor C G Bulkley greets old friends in town

C G Bulkley of Salina is in town for a few days this week to conduct business and reconnect with longtime acquaintances.

C. G. Bulkley Salina

Mrs White Takes Trip to Lincoln to Visit Sick Mother

Mrs A J White and her mother Mrs J G Stofer traveled to Lincoln Nebraska on Sunday to be with her ill mother.

J. G. Stofer Lincoln, Neb

Taft pledges constructive work to advance Roosevelt policies

In a positive declaration Taft reassures Roosevelt supporters by promising to use his abilities to suggest to Congress the means by which Roosevelt policies shall be attached. He commits to constructive effort if elected, aligning with Roosevelt era aims.

William H. Taft Roosevelt Congress

Swedish Methodist Church to Host Sermons Next Sunday

Rev. A. G. Engstrom of Clay Center will preach at the Swedish Methodist church next Sunday morning and evening if the pastor is absent. The notice also states ongoing poultry market interest and advertising for hardware from Caller's Hardware Store.

A. G. Engstrom Clay. Center Swedish Methodist Church

Oklahoma City Woman Visits Mother and Sister

Mrs Morey and her children of Oklahoma City Oklahoma visit Wednesday night with her mother Mrs Early and sister Mrs L O Wheeler during a family gathering.

Miss Laura Happer Leaves for Kansas City

Miss Laura Happer visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A P Happer went to Kansas City on Sunday. Miss Edith Gunter traveled with her and is believed to have obtained a stenographer position there.

Laura Happer A. P. Happer Kansas City Edith Gunter

Berquist Named Pastor at Local Lutheran Church

Rev. F A Berquist and his family arrived Tuesday evening from Nebraska and he assumes leadership of the Lutheran church in town.

F A. Berquist Nebraska Berquist

Rebekahs Invite Coffee and Cake at Lodge Hall

The Rebekahs announce a coffee and cake event at the Lodge Hall on Saturday night October 10. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Rebekahs

Auction Looms for Hedge Posts at Farmers and Merchants Bank Corner

About 470 hedge posts will be sold at auction on the corner of Farmers and Merchants Bank this Saturday October 10 at 4 00 PM. Posts will be auctioned in 25 50 and 100 lot quantities.

Farmers and Merchants Bank

Methodist Conference Notes Highlight Williams of Scandia

An account from Maple Hill Kansas in early September mentions Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Williams of Scandia. They are described as accomplished singers aiding the M E church. Williams and wife impressed Tabernacle attendees with singing and a Friday night talk urging spiritual duty.

Maple Hill Kansas Scandia C. L. ‘Williams M,.e Williams

Mrs Catherine Collins Visits Lincoln Kin Tuesday

Mrs Catherine Collins of Lincoln Nebraska and Lyman Collins of Belleville visited Tuesday at the home of Mrs A L Whitney, daughter of Mrs Collins.

Catherine Collins Lincoln, Neb Lyman Collins Belleville

Local Delegates Attend Sixth Annual State Labor League Meet

Regina Maxell Ida Floodberg Oscar Floodberg Alvin Johnson and Ed Olson returned Tuesday night from Topeka where they attended the 6th annual Convention of the State Labor League. Miss Maxell and Oscar Floodberg served as delegates from this place and report a fine time.

Regina Maxell Ida Floodberg Oscar Floodberg Alvin Johnson Ed. Olson Topeka Lathor League Miss Maxell

Godfrey Leaves for Oakley to Be with Sick Mother

W E Godfrey departed this week for Oakley Kansas to be with his mother who is very ill.

W.E. Godfrey Oakley, Kans

Mrs Preble and May Visit Kansas City During Dallas Celebration

Mrs M A Preble and her daughter Miss May traveled to Kansas City Sunday to join in the Prisons of Dallas celebration. Mrs Preble returned Wednesday night and Miss May stayed in Holton briefly for a visit.

M. A. Preble Miss May Kansas City Dallas

Red Men degree team wins second prize at Atchison

The Red Men degree team from this place earned second prize for team work at Atchison, finishing four points behind the Kansas City team which won first prize. A notable achievement for a young lodge.

Atchison Kansas City Lodge

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