Burglar Foiled by Local Men in McGowan Block
Harry McGowan and Paul Graham fought off a burglar at the McGowan store area. They chased him from the back door toward the street, firing a bird shot loaded gun as he leaped across a 40 foot drop and fled into an alley. The intruder, wearing a stocking cap, was spotted near the telegraph office and in the stairway. Local doctors reported no known injuries from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Tod Smite
Paul
Paul -Yoom
McEwen
Arrow
Johnny Doyte
Mac
Hoyt
Sheerer
Parker
Sparrow
Holt Implement
McGowan
Teddy
Tettow
Mceens
Tree Planting Plan Debated by Group
A fragmented discussion article shows a group considering a single tree type for planting. The text references white birch as a proposed option and mentions a decision process among members.
Cement Company reports record year and near stock exhaustion
The Cement Company shows higher last year sales and over subscription by thirty thousand on bonds. Working surplus reaches sixty thousand with all bills paid. Rock crushing plant profit twenty thousand. completion set for May 1 and thirty days of operation by the construction firm. Officers include Nicholson, Van Alstine, Mair, and others. Leh of Mason City named plant superintendent starting March 1 to organize the operating force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
M. J. Nicholson
V.pres
L. H. VanAlstine
Sect
Treas
H. S. VanAlstine
Gen. Mgr
Thos. A. Mair
Fort Dodge
B. F. Carroll
Des Moines
A. C. Brown
Estherville
Albert Shindlar
Calmar
B. Wietzell
Gowrie
B. H. VanAlatifie
T. A. Mair
F. J. Tishenbanner
Gilmore City
Howard B. Leh
Mason City
Marist
New K of P Officers Installed at Local Lodge
Last week’s meeting installed Judge Knights of Pythias officers for the coming year. Cc. C.-P. B. Kelts P. C. C.- 8. Colebaugh Vv. C.-E. BH. Brewster Prelate-A. V. Graeber K. of R. & S-C. C. Johnson M. of W.-E. 8. Colebaugh M. of E.-C. O. Hansen M. at A-John Damberg 1. G.-Kenneth Seifert C.G.-John Olson Trustee-L. W. Larson. Lodges invited to report their installed officers for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Cc. C
P. B. Kelts
Colebaugh
E. BH. Brewster
A. V. Graeber
C. C. Johnson
W.—E
C. O. Hansen
John Damberg
Kenneth Seifert
C.G
John Olson
L. W. Larson
Arrow
Prayer Meeting Noted at Methodist Church With Oyster Supper
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a prayer meeting tonight and highlights changes. Miss Gerkin spoke last Sunday for the W F M S and led a collection of 28 dollars. An oyster supper is planned Saturday at six with oysters sandwiches cake coffee and pickles. Elections for Ladies Aid officers are set for next Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage. Regular services are listed with times and music noted.
Old-Timer Gene Henry Pringle Dies in Iowa Home
Gene Henry Pringle brother-in-law of J B and J J Jolliffe died Tuesday January 16 at the home of his son Fletcher Pringle near Plover Iowa aged seventy eight years He had been bedfast and helpless cripple for fifteen years bearing sufferings with patience and Christian fortitude He prayed for release for ten years and now rests free from sickness sorrow pain and death He is survived by his relatives and friends in the community with many along the farm seeking honest work and opportunity for hands to work on the farm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pringle
J. B
J. J. Jolliffe
Fletcher Pringle
Plover
Iowa
Mr. Pringle
Bro
E. J. Hosier
Church of Christ
Farlin
Hosier
Misa Leonalves
Miram Ives
Mrs. Allen
Loveland
Nayphe a rare artist to speak at Rolfe Opera House
Julius Caeser Nayphe headlines the Lyceum course at Rolfe Opera House on Thursday evening January 25 presenting an Oriental pageant lecture. He blends eloquent oration with an Orient inspired performance including a ceremonial betrothal and wedding assisted by local dancers. His display of tapestries rugs and jewelry from several trunks promises a lavish visual exhibit worth the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Julius Caeser Nayphe
Rolfe Opera House
Nayphe
America
Orient
New Serial at Scenic Promises Intrigue and Romance
The Scenic patrons will enjoy a new serial by the same author following the celebrated Tron Claw. The Shielding Shadow debuts Friday evening January Sta I with love, mystery and excitement. Opening episode Treasure Trove starts the saga and promises suspense. Admission stays at 10 cents tomorrow night.
Tuesday Club Hosts Notable Evening at Lemon Home
The Tuesday Club and their husbands were entertained at the J. K. Lemon home by Mrs. J. K. Lemon and Mrs. Ben Green. The event drew a large crowd and featured a generous array of snacks, described as ample for the town’s champion eaters. The writeup praises the hostesses and notes the gathering widened social circles and left attendees eager for a repeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Lemon
Ben Green
Somerset
Will Campbell Overcome Will Campbell
Will Campbell, unloading wood at the McEwen heating plant, suffered a heart attack but survived with nearby help. John Doyle carried him to McGowan pharmacy where a stimulant was given and he was later taken home. Doctors predict recovery though a long siege lies ahead. Grandpa A Montgomery remains seriously ill at his Rolfe home. hope for his recovery persists.
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Will Campbell
McEwen
John Doyle
McGowan Pharmacy
Mr. Campbell
Rolfe Local Items Highlights and Social Notes
Rolfe community items describe visits by Mrs. J A Carroll to Fonda and return with Mrs Linnan, travel plans of Mrs Fae McEwen to Cuba, Dr F King in Des Moines for governor inauguration, and local care at Mrs Robt Hunters home. Also notes on a January 25 Woman's Club lecture, Dr Hollis adopting a new Oakland Six, Frank Thornton’s Kansas City trip for treatment, Tom Simonson shipping Chester White to Britt, a rural carriers exam with 14 Rolfe entrants, and local ads for McGowan’s confectionery and weather comments plus miscellaneous remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carroll
Fonda
McCreery
Des Moines
Harding
State Tax League
Fisher
Robt. Hunter
Thornton
Zeke
Tom Simonson
Britt
Rolfe
Spencer
Civil Service Department
Pocahontas
Presbyterian Church Congregational Meeting Next Sunday
Congregation urged to attend a congregational meeting after morning service to elect a pastor with Mgr. King of Gilmore City preaching and moderating. Sunday school follows, CG. E. at 6 30 P M and preaching at 7 30. Prayer meeting in the pastor’s study Thursday at 7 30. The room will be warm. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Meeting
Mgr. King
Gilmore City
Pocahontas Mutual Holds Annual Meeting
The Pocahontas County Mutual insurance group met Tuesday to hear officers report. The fund carried almost six million dollars with all losses paid, funds on hand, and strong prospects ahead. The company’s growth was described as phenomenal and it boosted the secretary P. J. Shaw’s salary. The organization is presented as strong and safe, beyond the experimental stage.
New Kent Home Nearly Destroyed by Fire
A new home being erected by J B Kent in New Kent suffered about 2000 dollars in damage after a basement fire spread to the roof. Firefighters faced a frozen hose and delayed water supply but eventually subdued the blaze. Kent had insured the building and work is paused pending loss adjustment.
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J. B. Kent
Mr. Kent
Kent
Hancher Elected President of Forensic League
Virgil M. Hancher was elected president of the Forensic league at the annual meeting in Close Hall. A. G. Brown was chosen secretary and Roy Burns treasurer. New representatives sworn in from Irving Philomathean Zetagathian clubs include Harold Newcombe Horace Hinkley Rothemer H. Scott Cyril Sanders Wm Hutchon Howard Mawdsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil M. Hancher
Liberal Arts
Forensic League
Close Hall
A. G. Brown
Irving Literary Society
Roy Burns
Philomathean
Irving
Harold Newcombe
Horace Hinkley
Rothemer H. Scott
Cyril Sanders
Zetagathian
Wm. Hutchon
Howard Mawdsley
Dally Towan
Pride Before A Fall In Pocahontas Democrat Printing
The Pocahontas Democrat mocks Brother Blake over the bar docket claim and their own office decorum. The piece questions the paper’s printing prowess and urges a broader county view rather than egotism.
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Democrat
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Blake
Card Of Thanks For Francis Murray Burial
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during the illness and burial of our father and grandfather Francis Murray. John Murray and Fatally Margaret VanDeventer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murray
John. Murray
Margaret VanDeventer
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Julius Caesar Nayphe
A. Montgomery
McGowan’s
A. B. Dobbs
P. G. Hess
Lof Plover
Presbyterian Church Notes
Mutual Insurance
New Kent
Hancher
A. Finn
Tom
Santfe
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