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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
7
Burglars forced entry via shattered glass and a kicked door panel at Litany Webb's clothing store. They took eight raincoats five overcoats several suits sweaters $100 in neckties and other goods totaling substantial loss while no suspect is yet located.
In Fort Dodge Iowa on April 18, the coroner’s jury exonerated 14 year old John Cody who threw a missile on April 9 that struck Dr Benjamin H North’s temple. North died April 14 from pneumonia following the injury. Post mortem evidence supported the verdict of unintentional fault.
I Rankin formerly of Havelock and now in Cushing Okla moves to Rolfe leasing W A Hubes property west of town. He will build houses from cellar to finish providing materials and labor and assumes all worries. The Rankin family is known for Sunday school and Odd Fellow work in the area.
Rolfe gains a factory after A. V. Everett moved Humboldt machinery to Rolfe’s tin shop run by Wilhelm Holst. Holst crafts hog waterers troughs and tank heaters, already selling locally. Everett asks no bonus. growth hinges on salesmanship to boost population and employment.
Construction at the Marble Valley cement plant progresses with $40,000 already in spring work. Locals believe the station will prove valuable to the region by enabling home made cement and saving freight costs for road building.
McIntire returned from a business trip to St Louis and bought a funeral car. The vehicle was built by a St Louis firm and described as a full line auto cap. Ralfe Hardison is referenced in connection with the purchase.
M R Fisher takes Rolfe tractor agency for Hart-Parr Little Devil a small general purpose gas and oil tractor touted to boost Iowa farming income. The paper invites farmers to learn in demonstrations and promises thorough discussion of the Little Devil's features and price versus horse power.
E Fikenberry and E Rikenberry wed Miss Bessie Huff man of Everly at the M E parsonage on Wednesday evening April 21 Rev C S Burnette officiated in a small gathering of relatives. The groom recently joined Rolfe business life after purchasing the Rosenkranz restaurant. The bride is sister of Mrs Will Efkenberry who has lived in Rolfe and visited the city. Friends extend congratulations.
Webster City High School prepares for a Saturday baseball game with Rolfe High. Both teams are believed strong, forecasting a competitive match and a good crowd.
Services at the usual hour on Sunday morning with a sermon on Pure Religion Sabbath school after the morning service. Young People's meeting at 6 30 with all invited. Evening services at 7 30 on The Stability of the Church.
Rolfe defeats St Johns 8 to 1 at the park in a fast clean game. Gilmore City’s Donnelly held Rolfe to four hits while Wiewel dominated on the mound. Key plays include Benoit scoring on overthrows in the ninth and Million handling the game behind the plate. Umpire Coffin. Score by innings: St Johns 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. Rolfe 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3. Continuous action and sharp defense marked the contest.
Mayor of Rolfe Iowa orders removal of manure garbage and refuse from streets and alleys before May 15 with charges to property if not done. Exterior closets exposed to insects must be repaired under penalty. Proclamation urges proper banking and secured doors for health protection. Attest Mayor J A Carroll Clerk Marion Bruce.
Town urges residents to support an independent chautauqua aimed at building a better community. It argues against private profiteering while highlighting affordable programs, civic duty, and the collective rewards of service through participation and outreach.
Local farmer Will Erichsen crossbreeds Poland China with Duroc Jersey to create twenty three piglets, rumored to name the new line the Skidoo hog. The sow nurses twenty surviving piglets and the event is hailed as a notable farmer’s innovation in the district.
Coe College kept Eugene Lighter of Rolfe from football to boost track this season. At Drake Stadium Des Moines last Saturday the Coe relay team won both the half mile and mile college relays with Lighter racing on both, a strong result signaling good form for the season.
The Northern Iowa Power Co. of Humboldt won a bid to acquire the Rutland dam and will begin major improvements. The plant, already used to power a local mill, will be expanded to double output and enable two profits from Des Moines River power.
A local shop has installed new machinery including an immense lathe and an electrical charging setup for repairing equipment. The team is upgrading operations and hints at future efficiency gains. Carl mentions a private Ford rebate rumor that $50 rebates for Ford cars bought since July 1 may be approved, promising large payouts to buyers if confirmed.
The Sunday visit of a gospel team from Pocahontas included men and women gatherings in Rolfe. O E Atkinson, C D Atkinson, Russell Glaesener, Wm Watts, Dan Blake, and Dr J W Starr joined services at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The group emphasized evangelistic work and vowed to stay on the job.
The Monday night meeting ordered a water main from the Crahan residence on Garfield Street to the southwest corner of Mrs. W. C. Taylor's property. Permits extend to the new addition to be platted and tree-lined. Sidewalks and a grade on nearby streets were also approved.
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