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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
7
Rolfe grapples with school needs as voters consider consolidation to form a larger district. A Feb meeting at the opera house will discuss bonding, modernization, and community planning with farmers and local leaders invited to share views.
Alta, long praised as progressive, forms a consolidated district of thirty six sections. It issues bonds worth 90 000 dollars for a new school plant, sold at a premium of 1 400 dollars, bearing twenty year terms and a 4 3 percent interest rate. Wake up.
Aliss Clara L. Ives and Frank Watson married at the Presbyterian church in Rolfe on February 6 1916 at 7 30 am. The ceremony was officiated by Rev A Z McGagney. Afterward the couple hosted a nine o'clock breakfast at the M N Ives home. They plan to move to Stevens County Minnesota to farm and begin life together. The couple are praised as respected locals with strong family ties to Oxford Town.
At a Garfield township board of supervisors meeting the Malcolm road through the Malcolm farm was kept open by a majority vote. The long debated action ended with the road remaining as is, after opposition cited. The county had incurred expenses and the decision reflects the view of those most concerned.
Mrs. Alice S Knutson Knutson, born September 29 1817 in Kvendhered Norway, died near Thor after a long illness. She lived with relatives since 1891 and left 65 grandchildren 95 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Surviving children include Peter Knutson Bode Mrs E B Sandvig Rolfe Mrs John Seip Algona and Mrs Rolf Hanson Thor. Mrs Sandvig's mother funeral attendance included Mrs A L Johnson and Carl Sandvig.
A mission meeting will be held starting Wednesday February 9 at 2 00 PM and run through Friday evening February 11. Several ministers and laymen will participate. All are cordially invited.
The Arrow previews a string of farm sales this week led by Joe Zimmerman near the Wort cemetery with horses cattle hogs and a Percheron stallion. McCray Harris near the Old Rolfe bridge list stock machinery and an Overland auto. Hancher near Rolfe offers horses cattle and farm gear. Other auctions include Hoffert Jensen Roberts and others with hundreds of stock and equipment on February 1 16.
Word reached Rolfe Sunday morning that Robert Hunter died in Roswell New Mexico the night before. His sons Robert and William, and Albert from Mitchell went to his bedside but learned of his death shortly after arriving. The body will be shipped to Rolfe for burial with funeral details unavailable at this time.
Mrs. Melinda A. Ridenour sues W. C. Ridenour a barber for divorce on cruelty grounds. She claims $2,000 in bank funds and $1,000 in property and asks attachment to secure settlement, noting fear of disposal. The couple wed in Paton Iowa in March 1889 per petition on file.
Fire alarm summoned citizens to the C. M. Webb residence in the northeast part of the city. Sparks from the chimney set the roof, about half burned away, with water damage to furnishings. Total loss estimated near $1,000, insured. Mr Webb started repairs as repairs proceed.
Ray Williams and Miss Christie Spangler were married at the Mo EB parsonage by Rev. Spence in a ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs Farr Spangler. The couple, both well known in the Des Moines township area, will live at Shore Line near FD Woodfall in Old Rolfe and begin a life of health happiness and prosperity.
Two road games feature Rolfe in a Monday doubleheader at the opera house. Stolfe high girls start the program, followed by a boys contest between Manson and Rolfe, with local rivalry and potential comeback after Manson’s earlier win.
The Boston Ideal Opera Co. will extend its engagement to Thursday February 10 after the Knight of Pythias banquet. The Wed ding Day a comedy musical by LeCoque headlines with popular vocal selections. Tickets at Wiewel's Pharmacy selling now.
A basket social will be held at the Bush school house in District No 2 three miles south of Plover on Friday evening February 1. A good program is planned and ladies are asked to bring supper for two. Everyone is cordially invited.
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