“Scandia Journal

On May 18, 1888, Mr Wilder sold the Journal to Stoy E. Ware and I.C. Ware and finally severed his connection with newspaper work.  The paper was published by Ware & Co., until September, 1890, when Stoy E. Ware was appointed postmaster, and I.C. Ware continued the publication alone.  In August 1889 the Journal absorbed the good will and subscription accounts of the Scandia Independent, deceased, since when which time it has been the only newspaper in Scandia.

Mr. Ware retired from the newspaper work December 1st, 1891, being succeeded by George F. Page as editor and proprietor.  In September 1892 the plant was burned and was a total loss, there being no insurance.  Through the generosity of friends Mr. Page was put on his feet and not an issue was missed…”

Reference Data:

History of Republic Co., Kansas, by Isaac O. Savage, 1909, page 235