Pocahontas men stranded after rain hit Thursday night
Hon. John Crummer and Phil Rivard of Pocahontas were rained in here last Thursday night with the auto.
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John Crummer
Phil Rivard
Pocahontas
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
5
Joe Grand of Renville Undergoes Gallstone Surgery
Joe Grand of Renville Minnesota formerly of this community was successfully operated on in Minneapolis last week for gall stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grand
Renville
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Mrs Tool Travels to Nebraska and Exposition Trip
Mrs J R Tool departed for Nebraska with a sister in law and then proceeded to the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. A sister in Berkeley awaited her after thirty five years. J F Harding of Cambridge Nebraska visited the Tool home hoping to surprise Mrs Tool but she was already away. Elmer Larson and Clara Olson started an auto trip visiting Dayton Boxholm and Boone to see relatives and catch Barnum and Bailey at Ft Dodge. A buggy sale at Ludwig Johnsons met store drew twenty five buggies sold despite bad weather with W R Ritchie of Marathon as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Tool
Nebraska
San Francisco
Berkley
J. F. Harding
Cambridge
Mrs. Tool
California
Elmer Larson
Clara Olson
Dayton
Boxholm
Boone
Ft. Dogde
Ludwig Johnson
W. R. Ritchie
Marathon
Carnival bound to return despite rough weather
Ledgard Hakes now uses crutches after a badly sprained ankle. The McMahon Shows faced a soggy week with mud and a closed schedule, yet they drew crowds when conditions allowed. The carnival boasted a fine Merry-go-round and a popular Motordome with daring stunts, run by courteous management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledgard Hakes
McMahon Shows
Carnival Company
Motordome
Frazees and Kiefers Visit W C Ellis Home
Mr and Mrs Milford Frazee and daughter Jennie join Mr and Mrs F A Kiefer and two daughters at the W C Ellis home. Frazees are Mrs Ellis parents and Kiefers Mrs Ellis sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Frazee
Jennie
F. A. Kiefer
W. C. Ellis
Mrs. Frazee
Mrs. Ellis
Mrs. Kiefer
Bar num and Bailey visit spurred Haman family trip
Chas Haman and family joined a large crowd going to Ft. Dodge to see the Bar Num and Bailey show. Charlie says that is not the main attraction as they plan to visit his wife's relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Haman
Ft. Dodge
Charlie
Whitfield Visits Algona and Rolfe Officials Meet
Reverend George Whitfield arrived in Algona to greet locals and oversee affairs while Robt. Klien, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, traveled from Rolfe to conduct duties and meet residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Klien
Board of Supervisors
Rolfe
Pocahontas Visitors Highlight MceNee Family Outing
W A McNee and his family visited Pocahontas on Tuesday for a local outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. MceNee
Pocahontas
The Catcher’s Unity in Early Glove Design
A historical note traces catcher gear from 1875 when bricklayer gloves with lead palms aided Frank McGunnigle. Tyng Harvard and Guinnasso Lowell contributed ideas, leading to the padded left hand glove and a lighter right glove, as manufacturers refined the modern catcher’s mitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGunnigle
Fall River
Harvard College
Mac
Frank
Tyng
Harvard
Guinnasso
Lowell
New York
Pittsburg
Gazette-Times
Young McLain Helps Drive Hog Wagon in Proud Feat
Eight year old Harlie, son of A E McLain, stepped high as he drove in a wagon load of hogs for his father, performing the task with better show than his sire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlie
A. E. McLain
Ladies low shoes sale in black and tan at M. Hakes Co
A large assortment of ladies low shoes in black and tan offered in all sizes. Saturday only sale with a 4 percent price reduction. Sold by M. Hakes & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hakes & Co
Canada Bills Wild West Show at Pickerel Lake
All the Outlaw wild Bucking horses, mules or bulls we can get at Pickerel Lake celebration July 5th. We will pay $1.00 for every bucker and $5.00 for the worst bucker. Also give prizes for Bronco and Mule riders. Canada Bills Wild West Show.
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Pickerel Lake
Canada
Pickerel Lake Game Preview Amid Rainy Weekend
Pickerel Lake fans anticipate a Sunday game against the Kansas City Red Sox after a fourth rainout. The professional touring club is said to be strong and the crowd is urged to come out if weather and roads permit. O A Smith signs invite to a Saturday dance while Mill advertises short-order feed and J G Hinn notes feed ground availability. A Scotch Collie pup, seven months old, is missing after town Sunday with a reward offered. contact 12 on 9.
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Pickerel Lake
Kansas City Red Sox
Iowa
Pickerels
B. W. Ratcliff
Pickerel Lake Celebration With Games And Shows
A Lake celebration on Monday July 5 features Pickerels versus Lake Park at 9 30 A M and a decided game later. Canada Bills Wild West Show performs until noon and again in the evening with a fireworks display by Pain. An address by Senator Kenyon around 1 30 P M follows a ball game. Evening attractions include roller skating dancing and a merry go round with Webb Cornett Band all day. Sale on ladies suede pumps at M Hakes & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickerels
Lake Park
Canada Bills Wild West
Senator Kenyon
Webb Cornett
Polled Durham Bulls for Sale by H L Ryan and J T Ferguson
Polled Durham bulls offered for sale by H L Ryan and J T Ferguson. W C Larson lists gravel land with delivery in town at 1.50 per load or 0.75 at pit. Man in charge at all times. Order by phoning 116 or 128. B L Allen.
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H. L. Ryan
J. T. Ferguson
Durham Bulls
B. L. Allen
For Sale Saddle and Harness Items and Horses
Notice: Having sold my business, all those owing me are requested to call and settle immediately. J. P. Shoemaker. For sale saddle and bridle a 12 inch double harness a set single harness a buggy a light wagon two small horses H. Ellis.
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Ellis
J. P. Shoemaker
For Sale Eight Room Cottage and Barn Trade
An expert tailor and cleaner offers services with satisfaction guaranteed. M. Hakes & Co advertise for sale a cottage with eight rooms and a good barn or trade for horses or cattle. S. A. Humphrey, along with flour and feed products from Clear Quill and Pillsbury, promote various poultry and cattle feeds and a poultry tonic. B. L. Saum notes high market prices for cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hakes & CO
S. A. Humphrey
Pillsbury
B. L. Saum
Also Mentioned on This Page
LY Groceries
East Side
J. O. Webb
Ren
Jane Styles
N. Swanson & Son
Geneva Norton
Gladys Faber
Alberta Schuler
Gordon Speers
Spirit Lake
Epworth League
Tracy Larson
Iowa City
George Whitfield
Algona
J. A. Peterson
O. A. Smith
J. G. Hinn
Res Fay Stiles
Hakes & Co
Iowa State College
L. E. Ferguson
Durham
W. C. Larson
Manatt's
Variety Store
Stave
State Bank of
Laurens
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