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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
8
Local items include births, travels, visits, and moves. Names such as J R Hugos, Mrs J L Kinney, Rev J E Anderson, Eric Jokander, and Frank Tucker appear with church events, a nursing home visit, and a harvest scene. Residents discuss farming changes, telephone group plans, and upcoming sales and fairs.
A squadron of the 7th Cavalry will pass through Hastings Nebr on its way from Fort Riley to Hastings. They depart Fort Riley on October 1 and are expected to remain for about two days en route.
County Attorney Bullen Sheriff Lowell and Clerk Zech conducted an inquisition in Scandia on prohibitory law violations. Several Scandians were summoned to testify about liquor sales and related knowledge or lack thereof.
A large turnout attended Olof L. Larson's sale on Wednesday with items selling high. A sucking minle brought 88 dollars, a two year old heifer 38, cows 40 and upward, with shoots from 8 to 11 dollars. Larson and his family plan to move to Texas this winter.
Mrs C J Maxell has been quite ill, prompting her daughter to come back from Lawrence to help. The note records the family’s concern and the daughter’s sudden travel home.
Mrs. Sarah Haney of Marion Minnesota visits relatives. She is the widow of Rev. John Haney, an early licensed minister of the United Brethren Church.
Tom Charles of the Belleville Freeman served as caller on Friday. He and his family camped out for several weeks in preparation for a long expedition to the southwest. They traveled from Belleville to Courtland as part of the journey.
The Journal calls Rev M C Pasley’s transfer to Niles Ottawa County next year a mighty and Christian act as the conference sends him away despite local desire to keep him. Rev Duvall arrives as a new minister in the conference here.
Rev. Aaron Segerhammar of Axtell visited Monday to raise funds for the Lutheran Orphans' Home at Cleburne. He traveled from Axtell to Kackley and then Lindsborg, undertaking a $5,000 appeal and keeping a busy schedule.
A local retailer lists new tennis flannel at the same prices as last year. Shoppers are urged to compare stock and closures.
Monarch Fall Dress Shirts are now in at Olson and Beckman’s store, inviting shoppers to explore new seasonal styles and fabrics.
A classified line notes a single lot for sale with a good barn, offered by W. Ef. Eagleson.
A young man with few worldly goods wins a charming girl who frets over money. She laments wealth, but he reassures love remains, noting he is glad she has money for his future provision. She asks what if she dies. he responds that he would still be provided for.
R. T. Lifith operates a weekly laundry drop schedule in Clay Center asking residents to send their items every Wednesday. The notice invites participation from local households and emphasizes consistent pickup and delivery within the town.
T L Ostberg of Scandia was the guest of Ed Rosenquist on Tuesday. Ostberg contemplates locating at Republic Republic City News.
J. W. Havens buys a farm five miles east of Republic and will pursue farming. He will also sell livestock in the county this season. For health, Syrup White Pine Compound with Tar is advertised at 25 cents at Palace Drug Store.
Envelops and good quality items are at the JOURNAL office. For choice perfume visit the Palace Drug Store. The Kerkhoff Komedy Co offers high class specialties nightly at the Opera House during the week of Monday Sept 30. Best hair and cloth brushes available at the Palace Dive Store.
Prices for poultry at springs roosters 10 cents each hens 78 cents ducks young 6 cents. Cash paid for poultry year round. Prices subject to change without notice. A J Riley offers cash for poultry.
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