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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
8
An assortment of notices records travel and visits across Belleville Republic Scandia and nearby towns. It notes Mrs A R Morey Mr A L Coleman and others traveling to St Joseph Pepublicia Republic and Kansas City. A J Elliott funeral and a Camille performance are announced along with civic events and a silver wedding gift.
County Superintendent K E Baird visited the west side Monday morning to tour schools and discuss politics. Locals say he is more popular here than two years ago.
C Herrman called the editor out Monday morning with a sack of fine potatoes to prove the season’s great harvest. The editor and staff agreed they should continue sampling all winter, noting this is a year of abundant crops and that the editor may receive his share.
Report shows District 87 with 21 pupils enrolled in October 1902 11 boys and 10 girls Average daily attendance totals 18 with 9 boys and 9 girls 45 percent attendance rate for both sexes Names of those never absent or tardy include Myrtle Clinton Anderson Frank Adolph Jobsen Mary Esther Oscar Tsiacsoi Vita Bullen teacher Report Norway Dist 23 month ending Oct 24 1902 no pupils enrolled 29 average daily attendance 10 pupils never absent nor tardy Victor Ireland Clarence Norris Oscar Thompson Bertha Holman Josie Hugos Anna Ireland Clara Melhus Oleva Thompson Louise Throbeck Bertua M Sherwood teacher Parkhill Dist 72 month ending Oct 23 1902 36 pupils enrolled 18 boys 23 girls 29 average daily attendance 10 boys 19 girls Eight students never absent nor tardy Edith Edna Hancock Bert Alice Laura Haney Nora Hilborn Signe Albert Isaacson parents invited to visit school Lizzie E Horrman teacher
The Rock Island System unveils new Homeseekers' Excursion rates for November 4 and 18 offering round trip tickets to Oklahoma Indian Territory Kansas Nebraska New Mexico Texas Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and other western points at one fare plus $2.00 with a 21 day return limit and stop overs. See local Rock Island Ticket Agent or U M Allen PLA Chicago Til for details.
Frost delights corn huskers as neighbors report gatherings and visits. Movements include Mr Ligé Moore and wife, Mr Geo Cowle hauling wheat, and Miss Eva Bockoven visiting Mrs Garbry. A political meeting at Mr Jewett's and several social entertainments finish the week.
A local retailer promotes a fine assortment of ladies, misses, and childrens jackets inviting customers to shop before buying elsewhere. The message emphasizes savings and encourages early purchases to save money.
Ed Peterson traveled from Omaha to visit his father on Tuesday, marking a family approach from the Nebraska city.
A. J. White reports another cow missing on Wednesday after grazing in a local alfalfa field. No further details on the animal or cause provided.
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