Obituary of Mary E. Christie Douglas
Mary E. Christie Douglas, born August 15, 1836 in Indiana, married to Jacob Douglas in 1857, widowed in 1886, moved to Republic County. She died October 3, 1907 at her brother John Christie’s home. Funeral at Providence Chapel with Rev. Stratton. interment Belleville Cemetery. Survived by two brothers and two sisters. Mrs Douglas was a Baptist.
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Mary E. Christie
Indiana
Jacob Douglas
Republic County
Douglas
John Christie
Providence Chapel
Stratton
Bellevill
William Christie
Melrose
Iowa
Elizabeth Haney
Oskaloosa Town
Sarah Roberts
Muncie
Rydal
Kansas
Douglass
The
Baptist Church
Old Cavalry Troops Camp for Pioneer Carnival
A squadron of the 7th Cavalry comprising A BD and F under Major W. J. Nicholson camped at Scandia Saturday night en route to Hastings Pioneer Carnival this week. Nicholson, a former military instructor at Kansas State Agricultural College, recalls past hunts near Manhattan. The troops will stop again on their return to Fort Riley on the 16th. The body of P. W. Cardwell arrived by Rock Island Saturday. funeral at United Brethren Church with interment in Union Valley Cemetery. Cardwell, shot near Oklahoma for money, was placed on a railroad bridge and run over by a train. he left a wife and five children among others. Missouri Pacific works to restore the Prosser Branch with new ties and improved roadbed to support heavy traffic and fast trains.
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7Th Cavalry
W. J. Nicholson
Scandia
Hastings
Nicholson
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Fort Riley
P. W. Cardwell
Rock Island
United Brethren Church
Union Valley Cemetery
The
Journal
Oklahoma
Cdy
Missouri’ Pacific “Management
Prosser
State Superintendent to Speak on School Consolidation
State Superintendent H E Pair schild will address consolidation of schools at the Courthouse Belleville Friday October 18 at 2 o clock pm. He will also speak at Courtland the same evening.
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HE. T. Pairschild
Belleville
Courtland
For Sale Corn Shedder Used Two Years
Arthur Rockhold offers a corn shedder used two years for sale.
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Arthur Rockhold
Court notes reveal multiple cases and penalties in district court
Wardrum versus City of Scandia was dismissed over ordinance defects while Gusts totaling 43 dollars haunt the city. Wm Norris wins a divorce from Della Norris. Several residents including Hans Leverson August Bonds P V Johnson and John Gunterson receive full citizenship papers. Wim Gatchel is convicted on two counts of violating the prohibitory law with a 200 dollar fine and 60 days jail. Frank Svjogr’s murder trial postponed. Judge Dillon cannot determine age for juvenile court possibility. M Curren found guilty on three prohibitory counts. State witnesses listed. Gatchel sentenced to four months and 400 dollar fine with costs totaling 108. paroled on bond. Mrs Clara Curren awarded divorce and property. Mrs A Whitney reports husband still in precarious condition.
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Wm. Norris
Della M. Norris
Hans Leverson
August Bonds
P.V. Johnson
John Gunterson
Wim. Gatchel
Frank Svjogr
Dillon
M. Curren
Herey
Chris Nelson
Lewis Likens
Dr. Haggman
Arthur Larson
J. W. Holmes
J. C. Clafish
Joseph Jennings
Will Gatchel
Doctor Certifies Natural Causes in Box Car Death
Dr. Ekblad reported for a Belleville call Friday after a Mexican man was found dead in a Rock Island box car. Post mortem shows death from natural causes, not foul play as initially suspected.
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Ekblad
Belleville
Rock Island
Subpoena Served for Grand Jury in Chicago
Deputy U. S. Marshal of Clay Center served Mrs A B Kimball with a Grand Jury subpoena for Chicago on Wednesday October 9. She left Tuesday morning accompanied by John.
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U. S
U. K
Clay Center
A.B. Kimball
Grand Jury
Chicago
John
Miss Millie Carstensen to Teach Violin in Scandia
Miss Millie Carstensen will be in Scandia Wednesdays to meet all pupils desiring violin lessons with Miss Gertrude Cullers in the rear room of the Bank of Scandia.
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Millie Carstensen
Scandia
Gertrude Cullers
Bank ‘of
District Considers Building New Classroom Due to Crowded School
The district faces a crowded school, especially in lower grades, with a new state curriculum and added grade looming. One assistant is employed now and another may be needed after Christmas. The question remains what the people will do to provide space.
Sunday School Convention Held in Courtland
The Republic Co Sunday School Association held its twenty second annual Convention in Courtland October 8 and 9 at the Christian Church with strong attendance and lively evening programs. State official J H Engle spoke weekly and primary work drew emphasis. a county apportionment of 65 dollars and a prior deficit of 32 23 were resolved with a new year debt free. Officers elected include President F N Woodard Belleville Vice President Rev R L Stratton Secretary Treasurer H C Zech.
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The
Republic Co. Sunday School Association
Courtland
Scandia
Mesdames CU. I’. Kesgow
A. P. Happer
Clara Kallman
Edith Gunter
H. 8. Cooper
Frank Meek
H A. Zimmerman
J. H. Engle
State Sunday School Association
Mr. Engle
Myron C. Settle
C. G. Bulkley
F.N. Woodard
Belleville V
R. L. Strat
Sept Departments Elected For Local School District
The Sept or depart ments were elected including Teacher Training led by Al A Zummer man and Seandia Homie Department Mrs A P Slapper Seandia Visitation Miss Debora Frances Belleville Primary Dep t Mrs Bowling Rydal Temperance Mrs Teagarden Wayne The next meeting will be held at Narka.
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al. A. Zummerman
Seandia Homie
A. P. Slapper
Seandia
Visitation
Debora
Franes
Belleville
Dep’t
Bowling Rydal
Temperance
Teagarden
Wayne
Narka
Circus kin visit home from world tour yes
Adolph and Chug Nelson visited Clay Center on Thursday to see Barnum and Bailey's Circus. Their brother Charley, superintendent of the acrobats, oversees about forty five performers and has spent years with the circus touring worldwide.
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Adolph
Chug Nelson
Clay Center
Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
Charley
Scandia
Millionaire Tramp theater farce draws mixed reviews
Readers found Tuesday night performance a loud, uneven show. The company failed to meet advance notices and delivered a mixed, often uneven effort with audience reaction ranging from laughable to disappointing. The house take reported at $108.
John Kimball Visits Belleville For Photo Session
John Kimball spent Friday in Belleville having photographs taken. The visit highlighted local photography work and featured implied portrait sessions.
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John. Kimball
Belleville
Craven Couple Welcome Daughter Born October Sixth
Rev and Mrs J E Craven are the proud parents of a daughter born Sunday morning October 6th. The baby adds joy to the family with the new arrival noted in local society.
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J. E. Craven
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Anderson Home
The Whee Ladies Aid Society of the Swedish Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs John Anderson two miles east of Norway next Thursday afternoon October 17. All cordially invited.
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John Anderson
Norway
Oyster Season Advertises Fresh Canned Oysters
The notice promotes fresh canned oysters available at the Up-to-Date Restaurant. Managed by R. T. Serra, it invites patrons to sample oysters prepared to order.
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Tf R. T. Serra
Belfield Grows Potatoes From Fraser Plants
Belfield dug three hills of sweet potatoes on Monday creating a large wheelbarrow load. Hugh Fraser asserts the potatoes came from plants sold by him and Belfield shows the wheelbarrow as proof of the claim.
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Kk. W . Belfield
Hugh Fraser
Hin
Belfield
Local farmer hoards sorghum as neighbors crave
Excess wealth era note says sorghum is rarely made because of trouble. L Ham mond produced a few gallons for personal use, but neighbors learned of it and now want some, leaving him worry he may have none left for himself.
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L. Hammond
The Journal Sells Subscriptions to Ten Newspapers
The Journal announces subscription offers for ten newspapers and magazines, inviting readers to purchase access through various plans and pricing options. This brief note highlights availability and invitation to subscribe.
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