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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
5
Early morning destruction hits electric lights, a public fountain, and windows along the street. Authorities report six smashed electric globes at the Ritchey area and a damaged light plant. a reward is posted, and Blacky Gibbons confesses to the wrongdoing with authorities preparing to pursue sentencing.
The judge notes potential for rehabilitation and defers punishment, stating it is not too late for reform. Mr Gibbons is held in Rolfe and Pocahontas on default bonds, with release possible if bonds are posted before September court session.
The Triplett-Sandham Theatre Company, praised by regional press, will perform in Rolfe all of next week starting Monday night. The troupe features known actors from New York and eastern cities, offering clean wholesome shows. Gaskill-McPitty Co. backs seven company members returning to the firm in September, presenting Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills with original scenery and effects for one night.
The notice lists weekly services at the Methodist Episcopal Church with morning worship and Sunday school, Epworth League, evening praise, and midweek prayer. It announces a Friday missionary lecture on Eastern and Southern Asia with lantern slides and a church lawn union service.
Pocahontas County reports 226 men needed to meet a 113 eligibles target with a 50 percent exemption rate. The list of 260 first draws includes Egbert Gronwald Palmer and C Ray Ferguson Rolfe, with many names from Rolfe Laurens Fonda Pocahontas and surrounding towns. The article tracks county quotas, exemptions, and the order of drawing as the draft begins.
A long list of individuals with associated towns such as Fonda Laurens Pocahontas Rolfe Manson Gilmore City and Plover, each paired with a numeric value. Extras note adds twenty five more names to bolster quotas, including Bennett Manson Hoeppner Zeaman Palmer Byrnes Dall Johnson Musick Warnkes Gustason and others.
Mrs Emma Ostrum died at her Rolfe home on Sunday July 22 leaving behind a baby who did not survive. The Ostrums moved to Rolfe on May 26 with Mr Ostrum employed as carpenter on a new school. They had married September 26, 1916 and lived with the Seversons on Elm Street before her passing. Their Grande Minnesota home was later identified as the couple’s origin with Mrs Skoglin coming to assist the bereaved husband and escort the body and baby home.
Wm. Obrecht undertakes interior brightening and replaces old benches with opera chairs at The Scenic. He now operates a fine amusement house with improved equipment for patrons. A local editorial urges stronger measures against traitors and alien enemies while critiquing loyalty taxes.
The Fonda Big Four Fair advertises strong prospects with listed free-for-all pace entries for Friday August 3 including Fay Richmond 2 01 5 Major Ong 2 03 George Gano 2 02 Knight of Strathmore 2 03 14 Columbia Fire 2 04 14 Helen Chimes 2 10 5 Billy Murray 2 12% and notes the fair will satisfy horse racing fans.
The Big Four Fair comes to Fonda from July 31 to August 3 with a record horse field secured by Secretary Elliott and entries from the west. Edward’s performing razor back pigs, Kasting Rays aerial act, a vast Midway with a Ferris wheel, a jumping pony carousel, fireworks by Theatle-Dufield Co., and Storm Lake band music join extensive livestock and farm produce displays attracting farmers from far distances.
The piece urges immediate action to protect crops, calling for a halt to nonessential work and directing everyone to prioritize grain. It notes carpentry, painting, and other trades can pause while women run shops, stressing the need to save foodstuffs from loss.
Presbyterian church notes list Rev. BR YD Echiin as pastor with Sunday and weekday services and a Union meeting led by Rev C B Burnette. The column also carries war-age opinion about Kaiser and Carranza and a humorous note about a beast in Illinois.
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