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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
7
The town of Havelock now operates a new electric lighting system. Street lighting is completed and has transformed evenings, with main street lights creating a bright, progressive appearance. The system is supplied by the Northern Iowa Power Co. of Humboldt and many businesses and homes will soon be wired.
John Kretzmeier and Miss Maybe Bockma were married at the Bockma home near town in a May church ceremony led by Rev. Wm. P. Webb. The couple, well known in the community, plan farming life and will reside near their families.
Mr and Mrs A Sanding and son visited Garwin Iowa from Saturday to Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Scharf erle. Mrs S H Gill returned from Zearing where she had been attending her sister Mrs Golly. Mrs Will Overton and Miss Winfred Hunnel called at Laurens Monday. Walter Sandy returned from Iowa City after five months in hospital and expects further treatment. Mrs Harry Green of Rolfe spent a day with relatives. John Garner handled business in Varina. Ora Mundon called on friends in Laurens. L L Smith of Rolfe handled business here. Mrs Jus Sperr and Miss Grace Hannon visited Laurens Saturday. P J Shaw did business here Saturday. Mr and Mrs A C Prussner visited Sioux Rapids Monday. Miss Beth and Joyce Clarke were Laurens visitors Saturday afternoon. Martin Smith of Canada, visiting Rolfe relatives, visited Buck and others nearby.
Mrs Laura Sathoff and baby visited Geo Miller home in Laurens area. Iva Conron of Plover visited sister Mrs L F Brod sky. W P Buck stayed with relatives near Rolfe. Rev W P Webb ill with tonsillitis. New electric street lights were turned on January 21 giving the town a new look.
The Methodist Episcopal Church held well attended services last Sunday with the electric lights turned on for the first time, enhancing the interior. A reception of members is planned during the evening service next Sunday, and a youth event at Mick school house Friday January 29 offers free transport from Heathman store at 7 15 PM with lunch boxes for girls and pocket money for boys.
Sale dates and locations listed for farmers near Bradgate Havelock Rolfe and surrounding areas. Feb 2 M L Cline. Feb 3 W J Rodda. Reb 6 Erickson and Knutson. Feb 10 E S Kuhns. Feb 17 A R Graham. Feb 25 M P Hancher. Free insertion for territory ads. request for sale advertising and bills.
F Strause of Fruitland Fa praises Chamberlain s Tablets as the best laxative and constipation cure he knows and recommends them to customers. sold for years by all dealers in the area.
In Eagle Grove the high school teams roll out a promising stationery themed lineup for fans. The game features Eagle Grove versus Rolfe at Rolfe town on Friday evening January 29th with tip off around eight oclock.
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