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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
4
A local editorial notes Joe Allen announces candidacy for Iowa governor, supported by Laurens and Pocahontas County readers. It praises his credentials and urges respect for graduates and young speakers while condemning public ridicule of student oratory. The piece extols youthful enthusiasm as essential to progress.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Kraska on Tuesday. Dr W T Webb visited Sioux City Monday. A daughter arrived at the George Dying home Saturday. C C Hall travels to St Cloud MN for two weeks fishing and health recovery. Ima Elming, nurse in Chicago, visits her cousin Mrs C J Johnson. George Wells returns from a trip east and Illinois finding mud but enjoyable. Mr and Mrs F E Harris of Rolla ND visit near Pickere Lake at the Holcomb home. Harris and Holcomb are siblings. Frank Gotch leaves Hakes Store for Hartley where a friend has a new job. Sewell Alexander takes his place. Guy S Robinson, ex county treasurer, tours town en route to Pocahontas to visit family. works for a Minneapolis dry goods firm. Rev J P Lucas attends District Convention of Christian Churches. formerly pastor here, now preaching Kellogg. Will Hinn had a tough week with poor corn stands and adds to Decoration Day duties with bass drum credit to E R Satterlee.
J. F. Ferry on the Strickland farm cut his first alfalfa of the season this week after a rainy spell delayed harvesting. Four acres sown last fall stand about three feet high and thick. He expects two more cuttings at least and possibly more, valuing the crop at fifty to seventy five dollars per acre.
Supt A A Wood and family left Saturday for Cedar Falls where he will take special work at the State Teachers College for a few weeks and then spend the remainder of his vacation at the State College at Ames. The little baby girl of Mr and Mrs Fred Erickson of Marathon died after taking poison tablets last Monday despite immediate medical aid.
The Library to close on Thursday evenings until September and open Tuesday afternoons in place. Saturdays will offer both afternoon and evening access. Gratitude expressed to G A Coleson pastor of Christaan Church at Ute for a fine convention write up. Coleson, a veteran newspaper man and finotype operator, is thanked. C J Speer’s infant remains ill under a nurse’s care after another operation earlier in the week. Albert Hopkins mentioned from last Sunday.
We thank the Old Soldiers Sons of Veterans and many friends and neighbors who remembered us with floral offerings and assisted us in our great sorrow on the death of our husband and father. Mrs J A Ryon and family Oakes North Dakota A D Ryon and family H L Ryon and family Jay Ryon and family.
We thank neighbors and friends for offers of assistance sympathy and flowers after the death of our little son Mr and Mrs M S Grossnickle express gratitude for the support received during their bereavement
A Tuesday evening ceremony at the Masonic Hall saw three brothers Howard Wheeler, Leslie Wheeler, and another Leslie Wheeler receive the Royal Arch degree with their father W. P. Wheeler presiding as High Priest. Attendees noted the rare, meaningful occasion and lasting significance for the family.
A man identifying as T. B. ONeil visited First National, Farmers Trust, and Bank of Pocahontas claiming he represented American Supply Co of St Joe Missouri. Banks declined him and alerts spread as he fled toward Ware then Havelock before catching a train east.
H S Fain of Willow Ridge Stock Farm shipped a fancy male Duroc hog to Manila Philippines aboard a Seattle express. Departing June 4 by boat and due July 4 the ship cost about 50 dollars in total. The pig goes to stockman Parker who may open a market for more Fain Durocs if this venture succeeds.
The Church of Christ reports a record Bible School crowd and a strong Last Lord's Day. Loren Howe preached on The Good Confession and GC Howe sang a solo. YP SC E and evening services drew 41 attendees. A musical program by Mr and Mrs C M Howe delighted all. Next Lord's Day features sermons by Mr Henry on A Great Conversion and No Other Name with more music and praise.
English language worship next Sunday at the Swedish Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Led by William Tiede.
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