Hancher Sued for Six Thousand in Stella Sever son Case
Notice of suit served on Y P Hancher in a damage case by the Estate of Stella Severson Jr. seeking $6000. Stella, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Severson Jr, was killed when a runaway team crashed near the M P Hancher residence after striking a highway mail box. The box demise is claimed to be a legal hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. P. Hancher
Stella M. Sever
Stella
Sam Severson Jr
Rolfe
M. P
M. P. Hancher Place
Grand Jurors for 1915 Listed by Iowa Counties
The document names grand jurors for the 1915 January term across Laurens Pocahontas Rolfe Fonda Plover Havelock Gilmore City and nearby towns. Included are G F Neel C Hildreth Frank Halder Clel Gilchrist John Gunderson Geo McAfee and many others. Jurors span Laurens Rolfe Pocahontas Fonda and surrounding communities reflecting county court preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Neel
Gilmore City
C. Hildreth
Plover
Frank Halder
Laurens
C. C. Johnson
Rolfe
J. P. Griffin
Fonda
Clel Gilchrist
F. Langer
Pocahontas
P. C. Murphy
John Gunderson
Geo. McAfee
John O'Bren
Pomeroy
Kuhns
Smith
Joe Rapp
C. A. Davis
J. R. Hawk
Havelock
Tye Carey
Vatina
Geo. F. Siddall
G.W. B. Johnson
We J
We J, Eral, Pocahontas. B.J. Coffin, Laurens. H.,a. Hanson, Fonda
Bert Witt
Fred Witt
B. J. Snystelein
A. J. Ashby
Theo
New
Jim Lynch
D. F. Hansen
F. Clmpson
W. P. Weaver
D. W. Trick
Frank Shors
Cole
H. Stelpflug
L A C Orchestra Concert Set For January 6
The Los Angeles C Orchestra presents the third number of the Rolfe lec Pré course next Tuesday evening January 6 at the M chapel under Bh school auspices. The ensemble features trained artists from Chicago under a former Theodore Thomas leader. Child admission under 14 priced at BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.tharch
L. A.C. Verches
Theodore Thomas A
Chicago
peAéir
Cetra
Childander
Nels Johnson 1825 1914 Rolfe Pioneer Dies at 89
Nels Johnson died at his Rolfe Iowa home on December 24 1914 after a long illness. Born in Sweden 1825 he years later married Regnal Knutson then emigrated to the United States in 1862. Survived by sons Charles Otto and daughter Carrie Milner, he was laid to rest in Clinton cemetery after funeral at the Norwegian Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Mr. Johnson
Sweden
Norway
Regnal Knutson
American
Grant County
Wis
Jas. Crown
Chas. Howard
Johnson
Theodore
Charles
Brisbane
S. D
Otto
Flanderau
Carrie Milner
Minneapolis
John
Daleselde
Clinton Cemetery
Pocahontas
Danish Evangelical Service Next Sunday at 1:30
Lutheran church invites all to attend a Sunday afternoon service on January 8 at 1 30 led by Rev Frits Anderson of the L A C Orchestra. Members and friends are cordially urged to participate in the worship and fellowship.
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Frits Anderson
New Year At Methodist Episcopal Church Service
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. C S Burnette invites all to a Happy New Year service. A strong Christmas program and a record chorus with the Lemon orchestra pleased attendees. New members to be received at the morning service. evening sermon themed A Great Resolve for the young.
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Lemon
Card of Thanks for Nels Johnson
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and burial of husband and father Nels Johnson. They note the Rolfe community aided the parents and acknowledge the support shown as the family endured duties elsewhere.
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Nels Johnson
Rolfe
Subscribers urged to pay in advance for Arrow newspaper
The Arrow reminds distant subscribers to pay strictly in advance, noting about 300 renewals expire January 1. The paper will remove nonpaying names within a week after expiration. Rate is $1.50 per year in advance and must be paid to continue receiving the paper.
Billy Sunday helps widow and daughter with unexpected gift
A Des Moines Capital report recounts Billy Sunday aiding an invalid widow by sending a helper to read scripture and pray. The widow’s daughter later finds a $250 check to her mother from Sunday in the family Bible, revealed by the Bible’s opened page. Also notes Mrs. Addie Monnehan visiting relatives in Minneapolis.
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Billy Sunday
Mr. Sunday
Sunday
W. A
Des Moines Capital
Addie Monnehan
Minneapolis
James Kelte
Laurens Rolfe Debate Set for Friday January 8
The annual Laurens Rolfe debate will be held in Laurens on January 8 with a special train for Rolfe supporters if enough sign up. The contest aims to keep the Gil Christ loving cup for another year as Laurens prepares, and new high school yells will highlight the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Rolfe
Roglie
Prof
Grueber
BusinessesAgree to Early Closings in Rolfe
Rolfe business men sign an agreement to close at 6 30 P M daily, except Wednesdays and Saturdays, and ten days before Christmas, starting January 11 1916. Signers include Hille Tailoring Co Fr E Hoyne J White Son Lange Cook Pollock Bruce Smith Co McIntire Son Webb Holt Hauck Co Richardson Dobbs Jones Bonner Johnson Marcum Marple Moore Gallagher of Hornick Iowa visits old neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Hille Tailoring Co
Fr. E. Hoyne
J. White & Son
J. T. Lange
Geo
R. Cook
Grant Pollock
Bruce-Smith Co
McIntire & Son
IL. Webb
L. J. Holt
O. Hauck
DeMoss Family Lyric Bards to Perform in Rolfe
A DeMoss Family Lyric Bards entertainment comes to the Rolfe Presbyterian Church Saturday night at 8. The Presbyterian Missionary Society sponsors the show, promising a varied program with violin cello banjo xylophone bells voice and readings. Admission is 35 cents and 2 bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
DeMoss
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
leMoss
Bellville case shows Brotherhood in village play center
In Bellville Wisconsin a priest is chosen president of the community social center for winter. A diverse group forms three basketball teams and plans discussions to bridge religious and social differences. The piece praises brotherhood as a solvent for bigotry and bitterness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Bellville
Commuunity
Frank
Ellville
Hubel Harris Wedding at Pocahontas
Wende Hubel and Minnnie Hangen wed in Pocahontas on Tuesday December 22 with Rev. Watton Haynes of the Presbyterian church officiating. The couple planned a soon after visit to Marshalltown and home on the C. H. Tollefarnde farm near Rusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wende Hubel
Minnnie Hangen
Pocahontas
Watton-Haynes
Presbyterian Church
Marshalltown
C. H. Tollefarnde
Rusk
Hubel
W. A. Hubel
Haskin Malin Nuptials Held at Rolfe Home
Menawell Haskins and Eva M. Malin of Hardy wed at the groom’s parents home in Rolfe on Wednesday. The ceremony took place at the Haskin residence with family in attendance and plans for a small reception afterward.
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Menawell Haskins
Eva M. Malin
Hardy
B. ‘Haskin
Rolfe
A Tribute to Germans from Miss Ferguson in Marburg
Miss Agnes Ferguson writes from Marburg December 6 describing Christmas in Germany as somber yet generous toward soldiers. She praises the German people for quiet sacrifice, dedicating more to fronts than home gifts, noting singing instead of riotous behavior and a resolve to defend the country. She challenges readers to reconsider reports of German inhumanity.
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Agnes Ferguson
Marburg
Germany
Farmers Institute at Pocahontas Faces Cold Weather Low Attendance
The Farmers Institute held December 16th in Pocahontas drew fewer participants due to extreme cold and farm busy season. A planning committee recommended moving the date later. a fire program pleased attendees. Officers elected for the coming year include Fred Kk. Hawley president James W. Feral vice president DB A Duthbert secretary and Geo. A. Schnieders treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Pocahontas
Sth
Fred Kk. Hawley
James W. Feral
Secy
A. Duthbert
Treas
Geo
A. Schnieders
Wn A Good Move for Rolfe Businesses
A signed notice reports Rolfe merchants will close at 6 30 pm year round except Wednesdays and Saturdays and ten days before Christmas. The piece urges clubs, gyms, and social activities to benefit life, youth, and farmers, arguing short hours frees clerks and fosters community.
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Rolfe
Also Mentioned on This Page
MP. Hancher
L.A. C’orchestra
L. A. C. Orchestra
Methodist Episcopal Church
Burnette
L. A. G. Orchestra
J.F. Gallagher
Hornick
J. W. Gahm
M. E. Church
Leon Marx
Theodore Thomas Orchestra
Aphone
Professo Beb Y
Tetate True Brotherhood
Hubel-Hansen
the Farmers’ Institute
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