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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
7
Sermon style study questions on Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal drawn from I Kings 18. Questions explore famine, divine voice, accountability, repentance, human nature, and Elijah’s influence as a lone prophet with God.
A 1911 Sunday lesson discussion asks how Elijah proved Baal false and if such tests are wise today. It considers the value of testimonies under suffering, the evidence of conversion, and whether Elijah's slaughter was commanded by God, referencing I Kings 18.1–19:21.
On January 14 191 Iowa the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed LB T Holm Administrator of the Estate of Ole S Haaland deceased all owing money should be paid to Holm and claims presented to the court for allowance J C Jessen Attorney.
A man bought gloves at L Schirnbusel store and found a missing gold ring while trying one glove. Rev J N Sandren returned the ring to the grateful owner, illustrating the power of advertising to recover lost property.
Local Happenings lists several community notes including Miss Bella Stole being sick over the past week and Miss Sadie Olson also on the sick list. It records Ben Swenson handling business in Marshalltown, mentions Dr. Monroe Markley and an Opera House event on February 22, and notes visits by Nellie Waugh, Mabel Duea, and Marie Sabo with various households. A lost bunch of keys is reported.
Geo Wicks, a well known ter maker, was a business visitor in Story City last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Earl McDowell of Crawford Nebraska visited the latter part of the week with her friend Miss Cora Duea.
Mrs Christine Scott has leased the Iowa Central hotel for an indefinite period and expects the property to open soon. The arrangement places the hotel under her management as preparations proceed for a forthcoming opening in the near term.
The Iowa Legislature has convened for a session described as the most important in years. Readers are urged to obtain a full report from the Register and Leader with a special subscription offer of $1.00 daily until April 15, 1911, or $1.50 daily and Sunday.
Iv erson promises universal satisfaction with the Monarch canned goods line and guarantees customer contentment through quality and service.
P. A. Solem announces a new display of carpet size rugs in stock, spanning dimensions from 8 8x10 6 to 11 3x12. The oversized rugs are marketed as ready for immediate purchase in the showroom.
Miss Valinda Walker returned to town last Thursday for the first time since her operation eleven weeks ago. Friends report she is making rapid progress toward full recovery and staying well as she resumes daily activities.
Miss Orphie Howen has been quite sick the past week but is reported as better at this writing.
Elmer Hanson a student at Iowa State College in Ames spent Sunday at his parental home returning from campus.
Miss Tillie Hovde came back last Friday after a several week visit with friends and relatives at Jewell and Radcliffe.
Mesdames O. E. Sheldahl and Tom Odland of Marshalltown attended the funeral of Mrs. Nels Beeland last Friday.
Farm lands for sale described as central Minnesota property in Benton County. Real estate listing appears under Saul Rapids Minnesota, with postal reference 418. Includes description ad dress and contact details for Benton County Real Estate Co. Offers land parcels suitable for cultivation and development.
S. S. Erickson left Tuesday for Lakefield Minnesota to handle farm business connected to the farm he owns near the city.
Mr and Mrs Olavus O Don Howe visited Story City over Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs John Walen, the sister of Mr Don Howe. The family gathered for services and paying final respects.
Mr and Mrs 8 Langland and their baby arrived last Wednesday evening from Williams for a short visit with numerous relatives and friends.
Prof C I Stutzman and Migs es Josie Olson and Ella Helvig attended a Central Teachers meeting in Nevada last Saturday. They report a very interesting meeting.
E. J. Helland traveled from his home near Rake for a midweek visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs J P Helland, along with other relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Erickson hosted a Sunday dinner for Odne Howen T. S. Erickson Morris Erickson Miss Stella Erickson and other guests, reflecting a social gathering of local families.
H E Myrah of Forest City visited for a few days and attended the public auction Tuesday for the sale of the late Ole Christian estate.
C. H. Larson arrived from Devils Lake North Dakota yesterday to visit his brother J. H. Larson. He works as a mail clerk on a Devils Lake run and has been based there for several years.
Mr and Mrs J E Wells visited relatives in Dallas Center last Saturday afternoon. Mr Wells returned Monday and Mrs Wells plans to return later in the week.
Paul Hendrickson left Jackson Minnesota with his wife and children to return home after a six week stay at Mrs. Hendrickson's mother Mrs. Martha Waage's residence.
Mrs H T Hegland and Miss Mary Olson returned last week from several weeks visit with their uncle Rev O Amdallsrud at Hayward Minnesota and with their cousin Mrs T H Thompson at Decorah Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Birke and Mr Jacob Tesdal traveled from Morris to attend the funeral of Mrs Nels Egeland. They have since been visiting friends and relatives in the area and Story City.
J. Dale and I. M. Olson both of Fargo North Dakota, engaged in the insurance business, left Tuesday for Fargo after spending several weeks visiting numerous relatives and friends in this city and at Story City. Mr. Dale is a brother of Mrs TE G Schlanbusch of this place, while Mr. Olson is her uncle.
About twenty youths surprised Miss Nettie Wierson at the W. J. Wierson home east of town last Tuesday evening for her birthday. Luncheon was served, games and music followed, and she was presented with a large mirror as a keepsake.
Morning market notes from local dealers present sparse figures for corn with partial readings and unclear figures. No other commodities are stated and the fragment offers limited context.
Mr and Mrs C J Jacobson entertained Messrs and Mesdames M Hegland T B Erickson M O Anderson Miss Stella Erickson and Mr M N Hegland for six o'clock dinner last Sunday evening at their home west of town.
Andrew Amdall and M. J. Rod left Tuesday for Norge Oklahoma to spend a couple weeks visiting at O G Amdalls home. Amdall expects to return to Dallas Wisconsin. Rod plans to return here.
New subscribers to the Decorah Posten can get the Record and the Decorah Posten for one year for 2.00 dollars. Payment must be in advance. This bargain may be discontinued without notice.
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