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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
2
A city notice condemns unlicensed eye fitting and claims many fund sources exploit eyes. It urges readers to seek proper eye care, warns that wrong lens methods harm vision, and stresses there is danger in “a little knowledge.”
A series of brief testimonials from patients praising Dr. Jones for eye examinations and glasses. Names include Mrs. Wily Hall of Hardy Nebraska and J H Pearson Justice of Peace, with dates and locations Nebraska and North Dakota. The letters express satisfaction with ground prescriptions and professional competence.
The report highlights light showers easing dust and sidewalks. Obituary notes the death of Mrs J E Tucker of Courtland. Several locals visit relatives in Fairbury and Denver. Socials and gatherings occur at Lars Larson’s and A Forsburg’s, with announcements of a mind reading show by Prof Fontana at the Opera house on Sept 13.
C J Kallman and family left Saturday for a Peas trip to Denver and other Colorado points. He expects to locate in Thomas Go soon where he has recently purchased 2000 acres of land.
Miss Harriet Ryan married James Oliver Groves at Leonardville Kansas on Friday September 1. She is the daughter of Rev J M Ryan and Mrs Ryan while her father formerly served as pastor of the M E church.
A northbound Missouri Pacific train derailed two miles south of town when a broken rail caused two rear coaches to derail and smash. The rest passed safely. The wreck train arrived the next day and cleared the track. Only the mail clerk suffered minor injuries from the abrupt stop.
August was hot and unusually dry harming the corn crop. Average temperature 79 degrees, three degrees above normal. The 24th reached 104, the absolute monthly maximum in 21 years. Rainfall 0.55 inches, 2.28 inches below average. Cumulative excess since January 1 stands at 2.56 inches. There were 19 clear days, 11 partly cloudy, and one cloudy.
August mail figures show Caldwell handling 2317 items with 298 letters and 51 postal cards collected 350 and a grand total of 2667. Gatchel processed 2999 items with 335 collected 361 and a grand total of 8360. Vincent delivered 2752 items with 1 registered package 1999 letters 19 postal cards 1 package and a grand total of 2995. Money orders and cancellations plus sales are listed for each carrier.
School begins after repairs with High School and Grammar grades starting Tuesday. Enrollment: High School 45 in 9th 16 and 10th 12. Grammar 6th 10 7th 11. Intermediate 4th 15 5th 13. Primary 1st 13 2nd 18 3rd 12. Teachers request outside study times by grade and offer private higher-branch work this year. A solid Geometry class is underway and language will follow.
Salinas students resume studies at Kansas Wesleyan University on Monday after a Saturday gathering. Roy Melton visits Belleville relatives, Roy Haney calls White Rock home for a Sunday. Ollie Johnson of Rydal travels to Union on business Saturday. Mr. Collins of Breedom visits Union Puestin. John Mabinie returns from Oklahoma Friday morning with a mixed impression of the country. L. M. Mortis and SOD plan a southern health trip. Herson Banks improving after illness last week. Union Valley farmers haul coal from Scandia on Wednesday and Thursday. Prof. Kk. 1B. Marvin visits friends in Union Valley.
M. Hartley proprietor of Pine Ridge Stock Farm announces a sale event in Iowa. Details readable show a livestock auction and farm equipment offers at the Pine Ridge location.
Mr Marvin becomes principal of Courtland schools for the coming term while WS Livingston serves as Union Valley principal. Lillian Norvis and Miss Norvis teach primaries as classes reopen with about thirty students. Mrs D E Householder and others visit Nebraska relatives and townsfolk attend events with several residents traveling to Munden and Belleville.
Mrs. Garbry from near Norway visited her sister Mrs. J B Beames on Monday. L will take a limited number of pupils in music. Reading at sight a specialty. Mrs LuLu Lasheart.
In Republic County Kansas probate court letters of administration were granted to Vovrads RTLN for the estate of Anna Sederlin deceased dated August 28 1905. Creditors must present claims within one year for allowance or be barred within three years after letters.
State of Kansas Republic County In the Probate Court In the matter of the Estate of Andrew Sederlin Deceased notice is given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned Conrad Sederlin on the estate dated August 28 1905 Persons having claims must present them for allowance within one year or be barred after three years from the date of letters.
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