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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
4
After Bryan laments his past actions the article examines Wilsons second note to Germany. It finds the note tame and similar in tone to prior communications and suggests changes after Bryans resignation. The piece predicts ongoing public airing of the affair for weeks and notes no expected break with Germany unless Germany seeks conflict.
The Northwest District convention ended in Laurens with new leadership elected C O Struckenbruck Lake City as president H C Hurd Manning as vice president and treasurer Loren Howe Storm Lake retained as secretary and evangelist The gathering featured stirring talks on evangelization Bible school methods and unity amid strong Biblicalelean energy and community support
Last Sunday the Methodist Episcopal Church held a fine children program with a large audience. Next Sunday evening a union service will feature Rev. Mr. Henry and a call to fill the house. The following Sunday will have union services at Christan Church with Rev. Gerkin preaching. Subscriptions can be paid to A. D. Claussen. Attend every service this Sunday. all are welcome.
Church of Brethren announces revival events delayed due to sickness in some families. Meetings planned to start next Sunday June 20 at the Brethren Church in Prairie View with a cordial invitation to all.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Barger's home on June 10 for a pleasant noon with lunch prepared by the hostess and committee. The next gathering is June 24 at Mrs. J. C. Moor's, with 2:30 departure from the Christian Church corner and lunch served by Mrs. Jarville Mrs. M. Peterson and Mrs. Keck. all are invited.
In court, Cobb asks if knowing Jack Short is a privilege while Webb replies it is also an expense. The judge presides over the exchange highlighting the cost implication of the association.
G A Cady from Sioux Rapids handles business while G W Houck visits Radcliffe with family. John Fagan from Ayrshire visits brother Dr Fagan and kin. Coral Johnson returns to Des Moines for summer school at Drake. Mrs S A Dutton of Durant visits Shoemakers. Elmer Larson aids Peterson’s store as Elmer Cassell vacations. Will Steen of Marshalltown sells his Hupmobile to Arthur Maysellis. Storm Lake High School graduates forty one, seventeen boys. Mrs Brown from Grand Junction visits. E D Andersons break ground on a new bungalow with both owners supervising. Mrs Jessie Lightfoot of Muncy and Mrs Dr Lavery of Aberdeen visit their Shoemaker kin. James Lynch graduates from Notre Dame. family attends commencement in Indiana. Mrs H L Bruett visits Winterset area. Eva travels with them to Des Moines for nursing work. Rollo Schriver family from McGregor to visit Mrs Schriver’s mother. Editor Oscar Farb of Albert City Appeal wed to Ethel Larson of Sioux City. trip west on honeymoon. Charles G Johnson among 413 Ames State College graduates in Agronomy. Perry E Wood of Fonda also a Pocahontas County graduate.
Mrs J E Clanton went to Des Moines Monday due to her sister Miss Edith Galleher’s serious illness A telegram reported she underwent surgery in the morning and appeared to endure the procedure well.
G W Kyle came back Tuesday after a visit with his eldest son A H Kyle and family in Indiana. Rev G W Whitfield district superintendent in the Algona District resumes duties after weeks in the southern warm spell to regain health. Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Selma Olson to Mr Oscar N Larson at the bride’s mother’s home on Thursday June twenty four. Both are counted as prominent young people south of town.
Rolfe presses for universal sewer construction as lawmakers consider a mandatory bill to require towns to install sewers and disposal plants. Laurens funds sewer work with a small annual tax. The State Historical Society June meeting honors W. M. Hancher of Rolfe and our editor for service. local politicians J. H. Allen and W. C. Ralston attend as county representation. A Lytton poll tax incident ends with the mayor scolding a youth who claimed to be under twenty one to enter a pool hall, the youth leaving through the back door.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends who helped during the loss of our wife, daughter, and sister. May God bless you all. G. N. Tuttle and families name the Manatt and Andre households along with Ruebel and Russell Manatt.
The McMahon Carnival Company presents a large program with new attractions including the Motordome or Cage of Death at 76 degrees and motorcycle stunts over 80 mph. A local observer praised the thrill and speed alongside vaudeville acts, a dog circus, wrestling, and a ten-person musical troupe. A free balloon ascent Saturday will fill the town with spectators.
Travel promotion from Chicago and North Western Railway offers maps booklets and complete information on the Great North Woods lake country and resort fishing districts of Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Minnesota with ticket agents providing assistance.
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