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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
7
Rolfe sets a planned July Fourth opening for its Chautauqua with Bob Cousins and the Chicago Male Quartette to entertain. Directors met to organize a daylong program, with daily events through July 28 and committees to be announced. Weather and smooth planning urged for a successful regional celebration.
Ernest and Lloyd Cox traveled to Avelock then to Rolfe visiting Mrs. Marie Masters of Treton on her way home from Kansas City. Earl Thornton noted as trying his arm during the trip.
A stream of Tuesday visits includes George Marchant to Sioux City and John Bardsley visiting from Swaledale. Rolfe hosts prospecting talks by W. J. Kreesi, while Dr. McGogney plans sermons on Reciprocity and Let Us Go On. Farm auctions loom with fifty eight horses and vast stock at the Blessing sale, and Meredith moves to Minnesota prompting a public sale.
The notice asks readers to verify the paper’s expiration date and correct any mis marks. It explains back accounts, the March 1 payment deadline, and new rates. implies automatic cancellation if no remittance is received and offers advance renewal at $1.00 per year.
Rolfe high school pupils plan a medal declamatory contest at the opera house Friday evening to select a contestant for the sub district contest in Humboldt. Winners receive a gold and two silver medals based on percentage of three classes. Contestants include Hunter Albert Howiana Bramatie Miss Lemon Wiley Majorowicz Lighter Everett Mowland Ives Kirkpatrick and more.
Tuesday evening featured the first indoor baseball game between Nolse’s team and the West side. Spectators witnessed lively action as players exercised muscles doctors say to use, with a humorous score kept after the banks’ adding machines.
Ralph Howland died at the home of his brother Dr Charles Howland in Des Moines on Monday February 9 1914. News of his death reached the community Tuesday morning and his illness was not previously known. He had moved to Des Moines about two months ago for work and suffered an injury two weeks earlier which, with other complications, led to his death. A postmorten examination concluded that血 poisoning was the cause.
The Uneedane'en Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nacke on Des Moines Avenue for a February themed evening. Valentine and Washington birthday stunts featured heart decorations cherry trees and heart shaped treats amid friendly hosts and guests enjoying a warm, sociable gathering.
The Woman's Relief Corps hosts its first vocal meeting on Thursday February Mth at the Knights of Pythias hall at regular time. Mesdames Chambers Delle and Cooper will entertain, and all members are invited to attend and enjoy hospitality.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sabbath services led by Pastor Rev. John A. Nettie with a cordial welcome extended to all attendees. The notice highlights the customary sermons and morning worship planned for Sunday.
Walvely games featured High School and Intermediate squads with the High School winning 14 to 7. The Y M C A team led by Bernard Cleaver then defeated their rivals 17 to 8 with Roos Cook Charlton Cleaver and Graham facing Thompson Mather Arch Bob Wiewel and Smith.
W C T U women plan Friday meeting with Mrs A McCray. Catholic ladies served a well patronized supper at K B P hall last evening, delivering value to hungry townsfolk. Ruth Zeike and family visiting Gowrie relatives. Shirley Brown of Marathon staying with sister Mrs James Bruce. Lizard drain contract let at Pocahontas February 16, 22 miles long. upper and lower sections awarded to Lewis Holdaway and J D Barr respectively. Boat work planned for spring to finish this season. B C Club hosted by Frank and Ronald Wiewer.
The International Operatic Co arrives in Rolfe on Friday February 20 presenting English language grand opera with stars Tekla Farm Rose Heindenreich J Allen Grubb Burt McGinnie and Margaret Way. The show blends high selections and popular numbers with costumes and vocal drama for a value season ticket event.
Wee Warrington a Pocahontas engineer dies after a weeklong illness. He was well regarded and mourned countywide. Orin Chase traveled from Paul Jin a for Ralph Lowland's funeral. Albert Martens announces a closing out sale at his Pocahontas area farm on February 1 featuring 31 head of livestock and farm machinery.
Worweprian Lutheran Church led by Rev C J Dalsiede schedules Friday evening worship at 7 30. Ladies Aid Society meets Saturday at 2 with Mrs J M Severson. Sunday morning service at 11 30 and evening service at 7 39.
A meeting of the board of trustees of Dea Moines township at Center School House at 2 PM on Wednesday February 18 will open bids for road work and for road superintendent for 1914. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. A performance bond will be required. W S Watson, Clerk.
The undersigned is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Nellie DeGroots Marchant, deceased, late of Pocahontas County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them to the administrator for settlement.
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