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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
2
Epworth League to Host Literary Social Meeting
The Epworth League of the Swedish M E church will hold a Literary and Social gathering in the church parlors next Thursday Det 5 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited. Rev Sahlen and family visited Courtland area earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Sahlen
Courtland
Family and social notes from the region
Mrs John P Nelson of Kansas City visits her parents Mr and Mrs G Johnson A R Morex president of Ko and J Bank leaves for Kansas City for the American Bankers Assn Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan welcome daughter Vivian Mae born Saturday Sept 23 People attend the Goeklmar Bros Circus at Belleville Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Will Beames of Lincoln visit father J B Beames and relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Nelson
Kansas City
Mrs
G Johnson
A. R. Morex
Ko and
J. Bank
American Bankers Ass ‘N
Frank Mahan
Vivian Mae
Will Beames of
Lincoln
J. B. Beames
Seabolt Daughter Visits St Joseph Friends
Mr. Seabolt's daughter from St. Joe arrived Thursday evening for a social visit at the Morey home.
Courtland Women Visit Relatives In Scandia
Mrs Grant Simms of Courtland spent Wednesday in Scandia with her sister in law Mrs Walt Preble Mrs Frank Hawkins was called to the bedside of her father Mr Hanson near Leonardville Saturday and left immediately for that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Simms
Courtland
Scandia
Walt Preble
Frank Hawkins
Free Lecture On Iron Mining And Transportation
The next Free Lecture at the school auditorium will be held Monday night. The subject is Iron Mining and Transportation, promised to be an interesting talk by the speaker.
Sale notice for a one week old male calf
For sale a male calf about a week old. Contact J. V. Chase in Scandia Kansas for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Chase
Scandia
Kans
Insurance Notice From Chester Ball in Belleville Kans
Fire lightning and tornado risk coverage for Republic Co Mutual insurance year with cash plan values of 1000 and 20 dollars and note plan 23 dollars. location Chester Ball Belleville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik Republic Co. Mutual
Chester Ball
Belleville Kans
Local Sun Trips and Visitors Share Weekend Motoring
G W Nimocks and family motored to Waconda Springs Sunday for a pleasure ride. Sam Summer and Mr Kent motored to Logan as the first of the week returning the same day. Homer Bushby left by auto on Tuesday for a trip to the west part of the state. Birch Mercer is now fording a bout. Oscar Linden purchased a new Buick last week. Erik Erikson and family were among visitors at Waconda Springs Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W Nimocks
Waconda Springs
Sam Summer
Mr. Kent
Logan
Homer Bushby
Anto
Erik Eri¢kson and
Wohlforts Travel to Waconda Springs with Friends
Axel Wohlfort and his wife, accompanied by friends, motored to Waconda Springs on Sunday for a brief outing and social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Wohlfort
Waconda Springs
Owshey Family Arrives to Take Scandia Home
J. P. Owshey and family arrived Wednesday to occupy the Leryold property in Scandia. J. H. Sandell, cashier of the Bank of Scandia, departed Sunday from the Convention of the American Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Owshey
Scandia
Leryold
J. H. Sandell
Bank of Scandia
Kansas City
American Bankers Association
Local residents note family visits and new job moves
T J West returned Monday night from a ten day trip to To peka Kansas City and Manhattan Oscar Isaacson came down from Hardy Monday for a short visit here with the home folks. He will enter new employment and has accepted a position in a department store at York Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. West
Topeka
Kansas City
Manhattan
Oscar Isaacson
Hardy
York
Neb
Mrs Johnson Taken to Concordia Hospital for Treatment
Mrs Johnson was transported to Concordia hospital on Monday for treatment and possible operation. Miss Mable Berg grino served as nurse for Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnson
Concordia
Mable Berggrin O
Johnson
Owsley Family Plans Move via Scandia and Netawaka
J P Owsley shipped household goods to Scandia on Saturday and will visit Netawaka Kansas and several other places before settling at their new home, according to the Clyde paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Owsley
Scandia
Netawaka Kan
Clyde Paper
Mrs Carin Holmstrom Spends Monday Near Court Land
Mrs Carin Holmstrom spent Monday near Court land with no relatives present. The report notes her activities and current location without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carin Holmstrom
Courtland
Pessimist Question on Life as a Voyage
A reflective line compares pessimism to enduring seasickness during life’s voyage and asks if the reader shares that outlook.
Resignation of Sean dia Township Justice Prompts New Appointee
U N Hendrix learned from the Governor's office that his resignation as Justice of the Peace of Sean dia township has been accepted and J W Plotner is appointed as his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N. Hendrix
Sean —Dia Township
J. W. Plotner
Miss Apanabel Paulsen Visits Uncle Charles Monson
Miss Apanabel Paulsen of Topeka visited her uncle Charles Monson and family last week for a family gathering and kinship reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apanabel Paulsen
Topeka
Harles Monson
Republic County Sunday School Convention at Berkeville
The Republic County Sunday School Convention will be held at Berkeville in October 2021. J. H. Knegle, state secretary, will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Berkeville
J. H. Knegle
Sunday School Rally at Concordia U B Conference
Sunday School Rally convened at Concordia Sunday afternoon with many out-of-town workers attending. State Secretary Engle delivered the keynote address and energized delegates to improve efficiency in home schools while noting the active presence of notebook carrying attendees ready to absorb and apply ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorda
U. B
Engle
Holton Steam Laundry best barber shop in town
Holton Steam Laundry advertises itself as the best in town offering laundry services and barber shop facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
Potatoe digging time district S87 notice
District S87 reports potato digging season is at hand. Mrs. Albin Isaacson visited Gilbert Jensen Friday afternoon. Lloyd Davis and Walter Anderson helped fix a pump. Hazel Platt left for Smith Center to work. Elmer Anderson had men putting up prairie hay Thursday and Friday. Gertie Jensen returned from Scandia at week’s end. Richard Jensen helped Carl Benson stack hay Thursday. Mrs. Jesse Sothers stayed with Mrs. John Sothers Saturday night. Oscar Isaacson of Hardy visited relatives Monday. Lloyd Davis and family spent Sunday at Walter Anderson’s. Robert Sweringer was called to nearby duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Isaacson
Gilbert Jensen
Lloyd Davis
Walter Anderson
Gilbert Anderson
Hazel Platt
Smith Center
Elmer Anderson
Gertie Jensen
Scandia
Home
Richard Jensen
Carl Beson
Jesse Sothers
John Sothers
Oscar Isaacson
Hardy
Walter Amiderson
Robert Swéringer
Northeast area notes of deaths and family visits
The week ends with bereavement for Mrs. Gilbert Jensen and Regenia visiting relatives in Seadia. Nearby, Mary Sothers and uncle John Wynne of Paris Illinois stay with the Sothers in Courtland. John Isaacson and family visit Edwin Isaacson and Elmer Sothers. a wagon accident injures Jack Kreagel near John Isaacson's place. Albert Etter assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert -Jensen
Regenia
Moms Renning
Sead
John Wynne
Paris
Ill
Mary Sothers
Courtland
John Sothers
John Isaacson
Edwin Isaacson
Elmer
Riverton
Nebraska
Tilda Isaacson
Mary
Scandia
Weft
Jack Kreage'l
Albert Etter
Kreagel
Jack
Osteopathic Physician Dr Moore Opens Office in Bank Building
Dr K A Moore, osteopathic physician, maintains an office in the F and AI Bank Building. Office hours are on Tuesdays and Fridays, serving Seandia Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Moore
F. and AI. Bank Building
Seandia Kans
Holton Steam Laundry Ad in Scandia
An agent promotes Holton Steam Laundry claiming superior service and urging residents to try their work in Scandia, asserting customers will like the quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton Steam Laundry
Scandia
Mrs Newton Returns to Seaside Home Before Brooklyn Move
Mrs Newton, longtime resident of Seamdia and proprietor of the Maple Hotel, visited WK C for a few days from Ik. C. before planning to move to Brooklyn New York to live with her daughter Mrs Clare Cree. She wished to see her old home one last time, though content in Ik. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Seamdia
Maple Hotel
Fron
WK. C
Brooklyn N. Y
Clare Cree
Ik. C
Southerners urged to adopt fair policies for prosperity
A writer argues against excessive aid to the south and urges readers to tour the war torn region to see that southern residents deserve fair legislation. The piece calls for shared prosperity and cautions against selfishness while promoting equitable policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Time Card for East and West Bound Trains
Local and fast passenger schedules show times for eastbound No 84 94 362 40 fast pass and westbound No 838 97 361 39 with morning afternoon and overnight departures and arrivals including local and fast through trains for Topika Hast Jersey. The timetable lists specific departure times such as 2 40 pm 9 19 pm 5 84 6 local 10 00 am 2 43 am and westbound 7 15 am 11 58 am 6 35 pm 10 43 am 3 44 am and 1 06 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bound
Topika & Hast
West Bound
Jersey
Journal Office Advertises Large Sized Paper in Stock
The Journal Office reports having in stock large sized carbon or transferable paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted
Farmers Merchants Bank Chamberlain's Colic Cholera And Diarrhoea Remedy is urged for prompt treatment of sudden colic and diarrhoea. The ad touts quick relief, a 35 year reputation, and availability. Hall's Catarrh Cure is also advertised with claims of blood cleansing and health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
United Brethren Church Notes
Scandia and Norway attendees report on the largest USBo conference held in Kansas at Concordia. Sunday services listed for Scandia and Concor dia parishes with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship times, plus a church sewing group meeting Thursday afternoon. The article closes with a moral on character and church giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Norway
Concordia
Kansas
Christian Endeavor
Bettis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Offer Sealed
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Tall's Catarrh Cure has been promoted as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Tall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stanley Sehwahn
K. C
Goklmar Bros. Circus
Belleville
Birch Mercer
Oscar Linden
Mr. Etter
Anl
Castoria
Halll
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio, Sista
United Brethren Church Notes
Lebanon
L. C. Hohr
L. Wright
Sec’y
Wm. Sebaugh, V. C
Andrew. Wilson
M. W
Adolph Nelson
Financie
John A. Freeburg
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