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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
5
County board selects official papers for 1917 at Friday session. Pocahontas Democrat received 1153 votes, Pocahontas Record 1026, Rolfe Arrow 926, and Fonda Times 647. The first three papers designated to carry official county news for the year.
Northwestern Iowa district reconfiguration plans stir controversy as Webster Humboldt and Pocahontas counties clash over where a new district should form and which county should supply the judge. Pocahontas delegates visit Des Moines to lobby legislators, amid expectations of political fireworks and jockeying for judicial seats.
Marcus Boyer was injured when his horse slipped near Garfield and Broad Street last Friday. The fall fractured his left foot and doubled the big toe, likely forcing crutches during a move to Minnesota. Boyer blames the brick crossing under snow and remains in some pain but is recovering. Meda Freeburg and Helmer Shelgren were married yesterday with best wishes for their future.
A stylish linen shower at the J. F. Fisher home Saturday afternoon January 13 honors Migs Mecda Freeburg whose upcoming marriage to Helmer Shelgren is planned soon. Guests hemmed tea towels as gifts, offered housekeeping tips, and presented many useful presents. A four o’clock luncheon concluded a pleasant afternoon for attendees.
The Pocahontas County effort offers eighteen prizes totaling 355 dollars in baby beef corn and baby pork contests with seven claimed. Laurens boys claimed five prizes including Fred Ferguson who won state championship baby pork and placed second in acre corn. Delegations prepare to travel to Cherokee for a regional conference promoting boys work and merit.
The pulpit will be occupied by President Echlin of Buena Vista college in morning and evening services. A congregational meeting last Sunday failed to elect Mr. Kirkpatrick. A new candidate is expected for February 4 with a definite announcement to follow. Sunday school after morning service and C B Society at 6 30 PM. Evening service at 7 30 PM. You are cordially invited.
Marshal Rober arrested an 18 year old wanted in West Bend for stealing a revolver and more. Palo Alto county officers pursued him to Rolfe where he gave aliases Harry here and Knapp at West Bend. He appeared to be a troublesome case before departure.
The Arrow lists multiple farm sales led by W. Lee MacVey and Marcus Boyer with horses cattle and machinery on offer. Clyde Hall of East St. Louis arrives in Rolfe next Saturday to buy horses at top prices. Wilcox Hampshire Sow Sale on February 7th features eighty top sows and related hog stock. Nearby buyers and consignors C. M. Rivenes Henry Hocking and Tom Connelly also appear in the lineup.
Revival of talk about an electrical Fort Dodge to Spirit Lake interurban gains momentum as Gilmore City cement plant’s output looms. Proposed routes include Humboldt west of the river, direct Fort Dodge to Gilmore City, or via Clare, with two or more new stations and ties to Des Moines Ames Boone and major railroads. The projected tonnage from the cement plant could drive substantial business and regional connections.
Jas A Rudolfson reports a heavy snow storm at West Brook Minnesota Sunday. He notes chimneys protruding from drifts and aims to keep his name out of the dream column while Leland McIntire handles business in Des Moines this week.
Miss Tille Spangler and Elmer S Simonson wed at the M I Parsonage in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev Burnette. The bride has lived with her sister Mrs Tom Bailey for three years and is praised for her friendly nature. the groom is known for church and home service. After a Columbus Ohio visit with the bride’s family they will stay with relatives in Chicago and Grinnell before settling on a farm near town after March 1.
Court convened last week Monday at Pocahontas with Judge Coyle presiding. The grand jury, led by foreman John Vavricka, found no business and adjourned. Appointments included J. M. Berry C. P. Malcolm and F. W. Lindeman as collateral inheritance tax appraisers and B Lynch and Dr J W Starr as guardians of insanity.
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