Judges Give Suffrage Question A Black Eye
A suffrage debate at the church Tuesday evening featured Joliffe Folk Howland and Green for the affirmative and negative sides. The judges ruled the negative won two to one after a lively, detailed exchange on home duty, liquor influence, and the impact of suffrage on legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliffe
D. K. Folk
Albert Howid
Ben Green
J. K. Lemon
Nan
Mr. Jolie
Y. Burnette
Jolieffe
Ibert Howland
Albert
Ke Folk
Rmative
Folkis
Bn Green
Mr. Green
Ben
Pes
Surprise Silver Wedding for Zimmerman Couple
On March 25 the daughters organized a surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zimmerman south of town. Neighbors gathered as the family served a meal and provided evening entertainment, bringing joy and sunshine to the couple and their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zimmerman
Zimerman
Birth of a Nation plays at Princess theater weeklong run
The Birth of a Nation, a three hour silent epic based on The Clansman, opens at the Princess theatre this Sunday for a week. The film depicts Civil War battles and Sherman’s march, with 14 000 actors and 3009 horses in production costing around half a million dollars. Viewers are urged to see it though admission is ten cents.
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Princess Theatre
FL Dodges
Sherman
Atlanta
W C T U Institute Conducted in Rolfe District
The W C T U district institutes were held in Rolfe April 3rd and 4th under Mrs. W. P. Wheeler and Mrs. Laura B. Hale. An opening debate on suffrage engaged a large audience, followed by an all day session with papers and music. Edith Prouty of Humboldt spoke on suffrage, sharing insights from states with women's voting rights.
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Rolfe
W. P. Wheeler
Laura B. Hale
Edith Prouty
Humboldt
Card Of Thanks For Beryl White And Family
The Julius White Family and Mrs J H Lighter and Family express gratitude for sympathy kindness deeds and funeral assistance after the loss of daughter and sister Miss Beryl White The thanks highlight singing sermon and floral offerings.
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Beryl White
Julius White
J. H. Lighter
Well Known Rolfe Editor Passes After Paralytic Stroke
Jozeph Henry Lighter a Rolfe editor and former Conrad mayor died in Cherokee Iowa after a four year illness from brain softening following a paralytic stroke. He in his career co founded The Reveille later The Weekly Tribune, led public service as councilman and justice, and was a strong booster and church member. He is survived by his wife and several children. Interment was at Clinton cemetery south of Rolfe. A funeral service was held with local clergy and Woodmen members in attendance.
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Jozeph Henry Lighter
Jacob H
Sarah Lighter
Carroll County
Llinois
Tlapital
Cherokee
Iowa
Grundy County
Emma J. Wilhelm
Conrad
Lighter
L&ss
Ste Hubbard
Rolfein Ltd
Tis
Jo. Bruce
Reveille
Tribune
Piper le
Weve
Reveile
Rolfe
Church of
Codbowheen
Tab
Hinio
Nia
Ndwin W
Ivan W
Sarah Aa. Lighter
Hartley
Asistera
Mabel L
Wash- Jupten
Geo
Frank Gughter
Moneta
Burnette
Clinton Cemetery
Garfield Street Opening Aids Park Development
The city discusses opening Garfield street to the park with railways’ right of way considerations. Superintendent Cantillion shows cooperation, railways may be inconvenienced but aim to support a better Rolfe. Property owners consent to opening if park improvements begin as funds allow.
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Cantillion
Rolfe
Club event shines at social gathering in year
The article describes a Tuesday social event organized by Deane W. Trick and the K of Pov with a large and diverse attendance. Guests enjoyed games, dancing, and an active Heathman orchestra of Plover. A well set dining arrangement featured catered service and a decorated table display, praised as a successful gathering.
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Deane W. Trick
K. of Pov
Heathman Orchestra
Plover
Place Enredis
Kety Brown
Petek
Epworth League Meets. Dr Rader to Visit April 17
The Epworth League led by Miss Winnie Doe held an instructive meeting on the topic The Thing That Influenced Me Most and agreed the home shapes life for good or evil. Dr Rader, noted Philippine missionary, will visit April 17 for a talk. all services follow regular hours with music planned.
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Winnie Doe
Epworth League
Rader
Dr. Rader
Phillipines
Thi
Jacob and the
Angel
Fra Diavolo Comic Opera Set For Friday Night
Local event under P O Burgess direction presents Fra Diavolo at the opera house tomorrow evening. The comedy, set in Italy with a band of bandits, features strong music and laughs, produced by the Woman's Club to fund civic improvements. Attend and support the community program.
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Cone Opera
Ara Diavolo
P.O. Burgess
Italy
Woman's Club
Alt
Miss Beryl White Dies in Des Moines 1916
Miss Beryl White of Holte county died March 30 1916 at Methodist hospital Des Moines after acute appendicitis. She was born near Holte and grew into a beloved church member and entertainer. Funeral at the Methodist church in Stulfe with Rev C S Burnette, burial at Clinton cemetery. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Julius White and five brothers Archie Igarl Cart Claud and Guy.
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Beryl White
Methodist Hocapital
Dew Moines
Mise Beryt White
Holfe
Slim
Methodiat Church
Holte
Sha Wan
Jose
Amour
Partire
Julius White
Archie
Washington
Igarl
Mb Soorl
Cart
Claud
Guy
Oll
Stulfe
Burnette
Clinton
Presbyterian Church Notes A. Z. McGagney Sermons
The Presbyterian Church announces next Sabbath services with baptism for children after the morning sermon. Sabbath school ends the morning service. Evening praise at 8:00 P M features a sermon by the pastor titled Crossing Our Bridges Before We Reach Them. An invitation to attend is extended.
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W. C. T. U. Institute
Joseph Henry Lighter
Crosses Gimbe
Opera House
la Petuat
Methodist
Episcopal Church
S. Burnette
Miss Beryl White
Presbyterian Church
A. Z. McGagney
Villa
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