This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
5
Mrs. Chas. Larson and her baby came up from Dayton on Monday to visit her father Chris Olson and his family, bringing news and shareable stories from the trip.
Mrs. Fred Reutter and two little girls from Minnesota are visiting her grandfather L. N. Ellis and other relatives.
B E Allen and G W Harper traveled to the Lakes on Tuesday to entertain the local crowd. A new daughter has been staying at the Bert Bass home since Sunday.
Sarah Schuler starts as new clerk at Peterson's store and settles in as if always on the job. Local social items note C A Carlson and W J Allen attending the Masonic Grand Lodge in Cedar Rapids and G W Strickland with others at a Shriners meeting in Webster City last Friday. John Morgan delivered an Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph to F A Leander’s home, described as the latest music box. Rev C O Struckenbruck’s sermon followed by a funeral call to Lake City yesterday. David Beckstrom visits from Rock Island for vacation with his mother and sisters after a recent hospital stay. Russell moving picture building nears completion with roof on. Mr and Mrs Wm Armstrong of Superior with children visit Geo Emerson’s family. daughter Mrs Harry Wilkinson of Spirit Lake accompanies them.
Mrs W C Leib died at her Grant township home a week ago Thursday and was buried in Pocahontas Catholic cemetery the following Saturday. She was a worthy woman and an excellent mother who raised a large family in the local community.
J Sweet, brother of Mrs S Shepherd, was ordered from Chicago to join his regiment, Company D, 5th Battalion P A 8 L I in England. He sails from New York after leaving Chicago last Sunday. This marks the sixth Sweet brother to enlist in the British forces this war. one wounded, another ill, two earlier sent home. The British government offers to repatriate him at no cost if he survives.
Alumni Banquet is postponed due to the death of a member. The event will be held Tuesday evening, June 22, replacing the original date.
Alumni are invited to the Annual Alumni Banquet on June 15 at Masonic Hall. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and entertainment. Tickets available at Hurleys.
O B S notes a postponed special meeting to Friday June 18 and announces the McMahon carnival will be in town all next week with wide amusements and higher standards. Weather caused two cancellations last weekend, but if it stays dry a dance Saturday and ball game Sunday are planned featuring Pickerel Lake versus Storm Lake with an all salaried top class team this year.
House for sale in North Laurens known as the Norton house. Large dwelling with a large lot, good well, cistern and cellar. Possession can be given at any time. Contact at C A Wessmans Harness Shop, Shoe Repair. Readily shown to prospective buyers.
Having sold my business all those owing me are requested to settle immediately. J P Shoemaker offers Blatchfords calf and pig meal Wonder poultry tonic and other feeds at the Flour and Feed Store. They pay the highest market price for cream.
Dr. W. W. Beam of Rolfe was in town Tuesday consulting with local physicians on the Mrs. Tuttle case and the Speer baby case, coordinating care and next steps.
Closing out two dozen Spring hats from $1.50 to $3.00. Miss Guinan advertises feed grinding at the Mill. J. G. Hinn announces The McMahon shows here all next week.
For Sale. Saddle and bridle. An 18 inch double harness. A set single harness. A buggy. A light wagon. Two small horses. H. C. Ellis. All kinds of feed ground on short order at the Mill. J. G. Hinn. GRAVEL-LAND will deliver in town at 1.50 per load or .75 at pit. Man in charge at all times. Phone orders to 116 or 123. B. L. Allen.
Good quarter section with house barn double corn crib granary and outbuildings. Well grove tiled drainage district tax paid level to sloped for drainage. Consolidated school district at Laurens RF D and telephone. Will carry back 17000 at S percent. Price 185.00 per acre. Also other land for sale. W J ALLEN Laurens Iowa.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.