This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
3
The Republic County Fair in Belleville opens with no gate admission while grandstand and sideshows charge entry. Scandia’s baseball team faces Agenda Tuesday and Munden Thursday as part of the county fair attractions. Exhibits, aero flights, vaudeville, bands, and fireworks promise strong turnout plus a large community party in nearby Scandia activities.
The Capper Pig Poultry and Calf Clubs of Republic County held a meeting August 26 at the home of Alice Pressnalls northwest of Munden. The Pig club boys met before dinner and the session opened by the president. A temporary secretary was appointed with Harold Myers chosen for the role. Members calculated the miles traveled to reach the meeting.
Miss Frances O Neal of Belleville and Virgil E B Curry of Hyannis Nebraska wed at the ME Parsonage with Rev C W Stevens officiating. Mrs Curry is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O Neal of Liberty Township a charming and accomplished teacher. groom a relative unknown to Belleville friends. Best wishes go with the couple for a scenic and happy married life. Republic County Democrat.
Russell Wayne Anderson aged ten, son of Mr and Mrs Chas A Anderson of Osawatomie Kansas, died Sunday morning from acute stomach trouble. The body was moved to Scandia for funeral at Swedish Methodist church with Rev Malmquist sermon and Riverview Cemetery burial. The funeral choir included Mrs E C Wires, Mrs Nathan Isaacson, Otto Nelson and L V Hyatt. Floral offerings poured in from Missouri Pacific railway shop men and staff where the father works.
Buick announces a seven model line for 1921 featuring Valve-in-Head motor strength refined for quiet operation. Improved radiator hood and cowl lines enhance trim, while a resilient spring suspension boosts riding comfort. Agent C C Cullers offers a Model K 1920 at last season's price, promising a $200 saving.
County treasurer Eugene L Nelson and family are on vacation visiting his father in Florence Kansas. Sheriff J F Swafford of Cloud County spent a few hours in Belleville between trains with two prisoners wanted in Concordia for burglary and theft. All aboard for the Big Free County Fair next week with events on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. It is your fair and should receive hearty approval and support.
A four room dwelling and a new barn comprise a farm for sale located about one and a quarter miles southeast of Lovewell Kansas. Bargain offered and terms reasonable. Inquiries to Mrs Erickson or at the Bank of Scandia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.