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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
7
Fall goods include dress fabrics trim notions ribbons laces silks velvets moire fur trimmings and domestic foreign cloths. Fall clothing for menHart Schaffner Marx Cohen Lang brands and a broad coats shoes underwear and fur furnishings. Full line of groceries with high quality canned goods and Gold Coin Flours meal and graham.
Mrs Eliza A Skeels Prentiss born June 22 1829 Berkshire Co Massachusetts died Sept 18 1914 near Highland aged 85 years 2 months 26 days. She married Aner I Ames in 1847 parent to six children. widowed by 1864. Later married LU W Skeels and had three daughters. She joined Congregational then M E Church and Providence Chapel. Funeral at Highland Baptist Church Sept 20 at 2 PM conducted by Rev W A Van Gundy.
Conner presents fall and winter samples from Herald Tailoring Co the best fitting house in Chicago inviting customers to see him and take their measure at once for custom garments.
Thy Scandia Township Board will meet at the usual place on Monday September 28th. C G Johnson signs the notice.
Revival services start Thursday evening October 17 led by Rev Morton Miller conference evangelist for the Northwest Kansas conference. Brother Miller will conduct the meetings at the M. E. church with plans for a series of services and outreach.
L er is described as a safe and sane man who has served as pastor of the M. B. H. church at Goodland for two years up to April. He is regarded as a capable preacher. The choir has secured new song books and will provide good music, inviting everyone to attend and receive a welcome.
The High School held a Frankfurt Sausage roast on campus with campfires and cooking over one fire. Students enjoyed hot weenies with bread and butter sandwiches, pickles, roasted marshmallows, games, songs, and ghost stories. The Belleville High School moved into a new building last Monday. Mr and Mrs A Forsberg and Miss Ann hosted a Sunday dinner with many guests. Charles Hohman turned fifty-one last Sunday and friends celebrated with a rocking chair gift after a lunch.
Mrs A Swanson will entertain the Swedish M E Aid on Thursday afternoon October 1. All are invited to attend this local social event and fundraiser hosted by Mrs Swanson at her residence.
Lee's friends gathered Monday evening to honor his fifteenth birthday. The crowd arrived to surprise him and enjoy a joyful evening of games. Mrs Hawking helped Mrs Godfrey serve a fine lunch.
Local shop Thompson The Jeweler in Scandia Kansas advertises three line of silver knives and forks cream and gravy ladles souvenir spoons and more for gift or daily use.
A. J. Bloom and S. W. Grubb purchased Ford touring cars from J. M. Weislogel, the local Ford agent. The vehicles are marketed as the Universal car, noted for low price and practical use. Grubb will use his for rounds while Bloom uses his for pleasure and convenience.
Notiloco water rent due October first. All parties closing hydrants during winter will be charged one dollar on reopening in spring. J. W. Plotner city clerk.
Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Ekblad were honored guests at multiple social gatherings during their visit. Last Friday afternoon Mrs Cullers and Mrs Nimocks hosted a large gathering with many Scandinavian friends present. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Weislogel and Mrs Rhoades hosted an event ending with dining room desserts and refreshments including brick ice cream cake iced drinks coffee and frozen mints.
W. B. Gulick and son Fred left on Monday for New York City with stops in Chicago and Washington D C. They will view the eastern markets and major city, spending about two weeks away for business and sightseeing.
Citizens debate who starts wars over grain as Old Bill warns against profiteering leaders. A rural worker notes how farmers profit from conflict while common folk bear the burden, contrasting eastern monarchs and American leaders with a call for unity and action.
A Jewel county Sunday school teacher read the Master and the disciples passing through a field of corn on the Sabbath. She asked what they were searching for, and a child answered promptly they were looking for a watermelon patch.
A St Louis Police Department note reflects on a worker’s salary raise and guidance from a boss. The dialogue suggests careful listening to orders andינ smart sayings in a workplace context.
A fragmented note invites readers to phone in or step forward to share thoughts on a news matter. The message stresses appreciation for input and thoughtful engagement from the public.
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