Time is drawing near for Gautauqua Chautauqua
Rolfe urges community funding to bring lectures music and philosophy to Gautauqua. Citizens are asked to contribute $2 each to secure a superior program and avoid weather delays that could jeopardize arrangements. Subscriptions accepted by Ward Ferguson Hollis Wheeler Moon Bruce and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Chautau‘ua
Bng
Ward Ferguson
Hollis
W. P. Wheeler
C. H. Moon
M. Bruce
Bendixen and Rogers Obituaries Stitch Community Memory
An obituary section recounts the death of Mrs. P. H. Bendixen at her daughter’s Gilmore City home after a brief illness, noting her long pioneer life, Danish origins, and large family. It also covers Mrs. Thos. Rogers of Mitchell SD dying suddenly near a farm station, with details of her husband and daughters, funeral rites, and the community mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Bendixen
John Lynch
Gilmore City
Mre Bendizen
Gilmore
Tena Svendsen
Rud- Webing
Denmark
Rame
America
America Bar
Tlinots
Aarty
Dixens
Peter Jensen
Claus Johns
Axel Gadd
Hana Jepson
Palo Alto County
Maty
Misgouri
Bendizen
Hons. Hendricksen
Gar
William
Alberta
Mre
John
Lynch
Ity
Albert
Thos. Rogers
Mitchell
Ray Fisher
Rogers
Pocahontas County
Lot
Sarah Fisher
Mabel
A. E. Hunter
Mitchell, S. D
Clinton Cemetery
Rose
Rolfe M. E
C. S. Burnette
Raymond Rogers
Thomas
April Fool in Rolfe Ends with Hilarious Revenge
Uncle Zeke finds his pants missing and suspects burglars but learns he has been the April Fool in Rolfe Iowa. His wife orchestrates the prank with friends, a registered letter, and a chorus of laughter as Uncle Zeke faces playful humiliation and grudging admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke
Irv Dobbs
Mrs. Ribbons
Uncle Zeke
Marshal Hansell
Arrow
Mrs
Ezekiel
Hansell
Ambrose
April Fool
America
Ata
Hank Murray
Casey Coffin
Hank
Watopek
Trout’s
Casey
Moses
Clint Morrison
Rolfe
Iowa
Holden Denies Pocahontas Road Meeting Date
The Arrow reported a Pocahontas road meeting where Commissioner J W Holden failed to appear. Holden disputes the Pocahontas date, presenting a 1915 Ames letter confirming a March 12 meeting with Holden scheduled, signed by Robt Klein, supervisor Rolfe Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Arrow
Pocahontas
J. W. Holden
Register & Leader
Holden
Ames
Robt, Klein
Rolfe
Iowa
Easter Cantata and Services at Local Churches
At the Methodist church on Sunday morning the choir will present a beautiful Easter cantata during the service. The evening sermon will be delivered. At the Presbyterian church the program for the day will be presented in the evening with special music, vocal and instrumental. Pastors will deliver the morning sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Re McGogney De D Pastor
Morning service at the usual hour. The pastor will preach from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Re McGogney
Danish Pastor Conducts Good Friday Service and Meetings
Rev. Frits Anderson will lead services with communion on Good Friday at 11 a.m. The Ladies Aid Society meets April 7 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Henry Truelsen. The note invites all to attend these church gatherings amid spring activity and local civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frits Anderson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Truelsen
Whistling Thru Life and the Paper's Bills
A reflective piece on readers who pay for their newspaper while others dodge dues. It contrasts those who support the paper with those who rely on the editor to whistle up payments, noting the editor’s role in financing the publication through timely receipts.
Rolfe Sees Local Boom With Building Plans
Rolfe anticipates a season of construction and upgrades. Updike plans include an elevator, storage bins, and a terminal plant. a brick depot is hoped for the C N W railway. A cement block garage for F M Ritchey and improvements to the Opera House Block are noted. New homes and parsonage modernization are planned, with Methodist parsonage and Jas Bruce home in Lemon Park among projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Updike
Earry
C. & N. W. Railway
F. M. Ritchey
Frank
Tite Oralor
Jas. Bruce
Lemon Park
Bruce
T. H E. Patterson
Hollis
Emmet Meech
E. Buxham
Dr. Wilson
Prussner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asix
P. A. McCray
Clarge
Civil Service Commission
Rolte
Bonner
Albert Howland
Tom “Barry
Coffin
Leland
McIntire
Lee Harmon
Verne
RM Assour
ING
Leslie
Leslie Wheeler
Somerset
Lake Township
Beavers
Sam McEwen
R. Rogers
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!