Ferguson Elected Grand Keeper of R S
Ward Ferguson chosen by the grand lodge of the Dom of Yowa as Grand Keeper of Rees for the Knights of Pythias. Delegation from Sir Leat Judge returned from out this morning. offices to be filled, adding at least 1000 dollars per year in postage sales and printing. Ferguson praised, Rolfe raptured, and Iowa boosters hail the decision.
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Ward
Rolfe
Ward Ferguson
Grand Lodge of the
Dom of Yowa
Rees {Geal
Order of Knights of Pyth
Leat
Iowa
Aed
Yson
Fairfield
Mereins
Pein
Fragments From a Community Fund Appeal and Church Notices
Respondents discuss a $692 total debt and urge timely payment. A Sunday school picnic was postponed pending clearer details. Notices urge attendance at weekly services and a building committee update with Bank of America referenced for payments.
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Estat National Bank
Laila operetta dazzles Rolfe with young talent
The operetta Laila presented at the opera house last Thursday and Saturday evenings under Mrs. George Zickrick’s direction drew praise for musical talent in Rolfe. Soloists Mabel Lighter and Bula Kirkpatrick stood out, while the twenty-voice chorus and fairy-tot ensemble earned strong audience applause.
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Laila
George Zickritk
Rolfe
Mabel Lighter
Bula Kirkpatrick
Ferne Conner
Ferne
Se Tayo
DeElda
Geraldine @leaver
Addie Cook
Daphne Malcolm
DeElda Lighter
Lucile Charlton
Perne Coiner
Ralph Zickrick
Norma Thornton
Ferne Coiner
Nellie Million
Fae Marple
Zoe Wood
Mabel
Elvina Peterson
DeHlda
Seein
Plover
Joe Allen Gains in Iowa Gubernatorial Contest
A letter from Southwest Iowa outlines strong support for Senator J H Allen as preferred governor candidate amid debates over railroad valuation and taxation. It notes Harding has backing in the south but faces doubt about nomination. Cosson is dismissed as unfit. The writer predicts Allen will win large support, with the dry southern region less receptive to Harding. TM G Pugh.
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Iowa
J. H. Allen
Harding
Allen
Cosson
Senator Allen
G. Pugh
Long Road Trip in Ford Car From Rolfe to Los Angeles
Two youths from Rolfe Iowa traveled 2800 miles in a Ford from July 4 to July 19 visiting Omaha Cheyenne Colorado Springs Denver and the Grand Canyon. They met Iowa friends in Los Angeles and shared humor about a census question and a six teen year marriage reply.
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Times
Republican
Whittier
Cal
Rolfe
Los Angeles
Omaha
Cheyenne
Colorado Springs
Denver
Grand Canyon
Iowa
P. M. Fawcett
William Harris
Ruby Fawcett
C. H. Beam
Hawkeye
Marshalltown
Tiems
Carl. White
Har
Cook
Rural Eighth Grade Examination Held in Pocahontas
A special rural Eighth Grade examination was conducted in the court room at Pocahontas on the 14th and 16th. Grace D. Bradshaw, Superintendent, announced the schedule and locations for the test.
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Court Room
Pocahontas
Augusta
Grace
D. Bradshaw
Rolfe Ladies Entertain At Garden Party
About 150 ladies from Rolfe and vicinity attended a garden party at Mrs. P. A. McCray’s home on Wednesday afternoon. The event featured pink and white decor plus a brief program with vocal solos and piano selections, games, and a bridal trip contest won by Mesdames Kelts and Lemon and James Kelts and J. W. Lemon. refreshments followed and guests praised the gathering.
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Rolfe and Vicinity
Mesdames Ward Ferguson
W. C. Kennedy
P. A
H. C. McCray
C M. Webb
F. A.malchim
J. F. Marcum
W.R. Rogers
J. Hy Schnng
Chas. C. Seifert
W. J. Trick
Marién Bruca
P. A. McCray
Ruth Webb
Lucile McCray
Laura Everett
Mesdames J. T. Lange
E. M. Wilcox
Jas. Kelts
J. W. Lemon
Rolfe
Humboldt Contractor Charles Mayer Dies After Hospital Death
Waterloo reports the death of Charles Mayer a Humboldt building contractor famed for the M and St L station work at Humboldt and Albert Lea. He suffered an on train accident last year left severely injured but survived. death said due to an abscess of the ribs after months of work and a $5,000 company settlement.
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Waterloo
Charles Mayer
Humboldt
Riba
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev A Z McGagney Pastor
Rev A Z McGagney D D pastor will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening. The evening service will be a union service with the Methodist congregation. Sabbath school at the usual hour. The young people are urged to socialize and attend the Christian Endeavor meetings.
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R. D.echlin
Storm Lake
Revival Meetings Still In Progress At Canvas Tabernacle
Revival meetings at the Canvas Tabernacle continue with increased interest. Five conversions on Sunday night, Rev Kelley and daughter with Sister Gardner’s group labor for souls. Eighteen seekers converted or sanctified to date. Miss Ethel Kelley leads children’s meetings. services continue through next Sabbath.
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Kelley
Gardner
the Salvation of Souls
Ethel ‘Kelley
Kelley Evangelists
Town Council Proceedings and Nutty Tax Levies
Town council met in regular session with Mayor Carroll and six councilmen present. Tax levies set for Incorporation 7 mills Water 144 mills Lighting 5 mills Cemetery 1 mill Park 114 mills Road tax 5 mills for ten acre tracts. Bills approved including Rolfe Light & Power Co. and Jay Benson items. Office of marshal street commissioner and water works manager declared vacant. Henry Kober appointed on trial for one month at $60.00. Resolution approved to issue $10 to League of Iowa Municipalities. Mayor instructed to obtain bids for a topographical survey for a future sewer project.
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Carroll
Hollla
McEwen
Patterson
Symes
Wilcox
I Rolfe Light & Power Co
Rghts
A. A. Richmond
Jay Benson
Marvin Richmond
Ernest Cox
G. T. Moffett
Henry Kober
League of Iowa
Jolliffe Critiques Rolfe Chautauqua Review
Jolliffe voices disappointment in Charles E Russell's talk at Rolfe Chautauqua as criticizing war portrayal and promoting socialist views. He praises other performers and urges securing Colonel Bain for next year while noting eight day programs cost and attendance.
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the Arrow
Europe
Russell
Rolfe
Chas
E. Russell
Jolliffe
Sale of Bridge Lumber by Townships Slated in August
Bridge lumber from Lind bridge in Des Moines township MacVey bridge in Powhatan township and Wodlucka bridge in Garfield township to be sold to highest bidder Friday August 6 1915 at 2 00 pm 8 00 pm and 9 00 pm with right to reject by board of something officials indicating abstraction of details.
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Des Moines
MacVey Bridge
Powhatan
Wodlucka
Garfield
Renee. Ee
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Ange
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Ferguson
G.K
R&s
Wey
Joe Allen
FORD
California
Interior Marine Service
Chicago
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