25 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
1
The organization held its monthly gathering at H Kyle's residence on Thursday evening February 11. Clifton spoke on Co operation, Mrs Fred Roewe discussed Canning and Curing of Meats, Johnnie sang a vocal piece. A luncheon followed and the group praised Mr and Mrs Kyle as royal entertainers.
Chicago Record Herald critic Bennett praises Ramsey staff wildlife reels from Paul J Raineys British East Africa hunt. The three 6 reel program offers authentic jungle scenes filmed at great cost and risk, previously shown in Metropolis and now touring globally. Attendees urged to witness unprecedented motion pictures.
A brief comic magic show titled The Magic will be performed for one night only on Thursday March 4. Tickets were listed at 10 cents and 20 cents with seating basic.
Webster City visited Laurens High School to debate the immigration question at the Methodist Church. Webster City carried the affirmative while Laurens argued the negative in front of a small crowd. I. L. Botts presided with judges Supt. W. E. Huff Gowrie Supt. Bangs Paullina and editor Joel E. Johnson Marathon.
R E Greene longtime resident and early settler of Marshall township died in Rochester, Minnesota, at age 50. He taught in the township, married Frances Jane Kibble, moved with her to Sioux Rapids and then Kansas before settling north of Maryville, Missouri. Funeral services are scheduled for 11.
The funeral takes place tomorrow morning at the chapel of Price McNeal Undertaking with Rev. Robert L. Finch of First Christian Church presiding. Interment follows in Miriam cemetery. Mr Green and family moved to Nodaway county from Marathon Iowa two years ago. He leaves a wife and one son. Mr Greene’s body arrived in Maryville from Rochester this morning after a short stay for treatment.
Benj Mather earned second place in a nine contestant oratorical contest at the State University last Friday night. He had previously won high school declamations and wrote his own speech for the university event, showing promise for future success.
Two of the oldest residents and well known women, Mrs. H. O. Austin and Grandma Wells, died this morning after long illnesses. Funeral arrangements note Mrs. Austin at 10:00 tomorrow from the Catholic Church, and Grandma Wells from the Methodist Church. Full obituaries to follow next week.
Gentlemen of the Jury for March Term 1915 include A. Schroeder Palmer C. O. Skogstrom Laurens O. E. Creeke Havelock A. E. Bush Plover H. J. Deacon Fonda L. T. Waugh Pocahontas W. B. Saylor Palmer Wm. Peterson Rolfe E. J. Wheeler Rolfe F. C. Thomas Rolfe Oscar W. Anderson Pomeroy C. P. Lathrop Plover Wm. Sennett Rolfe J. A. Terry Pocahontas O. P. Whitman Laurens Frank Walker Laurens C. B. Spencer Fonda Wm. Kenney Varina C. C. Monkelsn Fonda M. C. Barron Fonda Cless Dexter Laurens W. A. Goodchild Havelock Henry Else Pomeroy J. F. Ferry Laurens E. N. Potter Pocahontas John Sathoff Gilmore A. L. Anderson Fonda Geo. Graft Fonda Geo. Shannon Pocahontas Henry Hy DeWall Pocahontas Fred Booge Pocahontas Ed Edmunson Pocahontas Fred Knolke Rolie John McClurg Pocahontas
Mr and Mrs W H Buckwalter rejoice over the arrival of a daughter on Tuesday The infant is the couple’s first girl and her three brothers are said to be worshipping at her shrine in a joyful family note
The Laurens athletic group praises the boys for a winning baseball team and successful track work despite cramped quarters and discouraging conditions. They urge support by seeing "Mr. Bob" and bringing a basket to aid the cause.
A community church report describes a well attended Y P S G service with thirty youths participating, weekly prayer meetings, new member additions, and fundraising for the Christian Standard. It details Bible School, sermons by Pastor Henry, and upcoming events including a district meeting on education and the annual implement and auto show at Ware Bank.
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