David Robb Killed by M and St L Stock Train
David Robb was killed Saturday morning when struck by a special M and St. L stock train near the crossing by the park. Scotty Robb, born in Dundee, Scotland in 1871, had lately lived at Cunningham pigeon ranch in Rolfe and was described as well educated and sociable. His body was prepared for burial in Rolfe after services held at 2:30 with burial by the grave provided for by relatives from Miller.
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Scotty
Hie
Cunningham Pigeon Ranch
McIintire
Robb
Miller
Dundee
Scotland
America
Rolfe
South Dakota
J. . Moncur
E. L. Hollis
H. Moon
H. ¥. Thomas
C. G. Cleaver
A. Z. McGogney
Evey
Boyce Named Des Moines Amateur League MVP
Wal ter Boyce of the Mission team was voted the most valuable player by three scouts in Des Moines amateur baseball. The shortstop, captain and standout infielder led with a .383 batting average after eleven games and a .962 fielding percentage with only two errors, earning a circuit trip funded by The Evening Tribune.
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Des Moines Evening Tribune
Walter Boyce
Mission
Des Moines
Boyce
Des Moines Baseball Club
Evening Tribune
Country Crochet Club Holds Fourth Meeting
The Country Crochet Club met at Mrs. D. K. Folk's home on Thursday for social chat and crocheting. Mrs. Folk spoke on labor saving devices, with guests including Mrs. Bradie Mrs. Ben Boyles Mrs. Weslie Wheeler Mrs. John Peck and Miss Laura Landmesser Gilmore City. The next gathering is set for August 3 at Mrs. J. Howe's home.
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Country
D. K. Folk
Bradie
Ben Boyles
Weslie Wheeler
John Peck
Laura Landmesser
Gilmore City
Motorcycle Crash at Speedway Injures Emmett Stallcup
Last Thursday evening at the speedway Emmett Stallcup attempted to pass a Ford when his bike left the track. He slid on the grass losing skin and struck a tree then the machine hit him on the head bruising it, though officials say he is not seriously hurt and improving.
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Speedway
Emmett Stallcup
Emmett
Emmet
Auiger Brothers Band to Perform in Town Saturday
The Auiger Brothers Band, praised as one of the best touring dramatic tent shows, invites doubt as they head to town next Saturday July 29 for two vocal performances by the West Four Quartette at 2 30 and 7 30 PM with a concert at the venue.
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Aulger Bros
Dr McGogney Resigns Presbyterian Pastorate
Dr A Z McGogney read his resignation as pastor of the Presbyterian church after the sermon. He asks for a congregational meeting next Sunday to act on the resignation which takes effect August 1. The move follows friction with some church members and supporters hope an arrangement allows him to stay.
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A. Z. McGogney
Presbyterian Church
Rolfe
An Appreciation To Rolfe Friends For La Valliere
A letter from Miss Sara H. Lyons of Kittanning Pa thanks friends in Rolfe for a La Valliere keepsake. She notes the amethyst shine evokes love in their eyes and jokes about a gold spoon as a tea souvenir to keep A L Ds close. She signs with warm memories of meetings.
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Rolfe
Heaven’s Gate
St Peter
A. L. Ds
A. L. de
Sara H. Lyons
R.R
Kittanning, Pa
Paralysis claims the life of Luverne DeGraote
The two year old Luverne DeGraote died Sunday night after a paralysis attack. Funeral held Monday under quarantine with Dr. McGagney speaking at the grave. He had stayed mostly at home, visiting grandparents A W Marchant, and only briefly went uptown for the Fourth of July. No new cases have appeared, despite sensational reports from nearby towns.
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Luverne DeGraote
A. W. Marchant
Rolfe
Frank Sandy’s Barn Destroyed By Fire
The barn on Frank Sandy’s small farm south of Clinton cemetery burned last Thursday evening. He had just checked the chores and supper when he noticed smoke, and despite efforts the barn and its contents including hay, farm machinery, harnesses, and grain were lost. The total damage ran about $1,000 with partial insurance.
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Frank Sandy
Clinton Cemetery
Young Couple Weds in Spencer Iowa at Methodist Parsonage
Young People wed Miss Marion Sharp and Mr Frank Fitzgerald at the Spencer Methodist parsonage with Rev Bond officiating. After the ceremony the couple visited at the Lakes and will establish a home in Pocahontas next week. Fitzgerald recently managed Farmers' Grain Co plant in Pocahontas. Sharp hails from Powhatin township and Rolfe.
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Marion Sharp
Frank Fitzgerald
Spencer
Iowa
Bond
Henry Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Plover
Farmers’ Grain Co
Lse
Revival in Havelock Under Phelps Campaign
Evangelist Arthur S. Phelps leads a major revival under a tabernacle in Havelock with Prof. R. Eddins and a booster choir plus a Kazoo band. About 5,000 have attended songs and sermons, as cottage prayers and men’s gatherings grow nightly and neighboring towns send delegations.
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Havelock
Arthur S. Phelps
Phelps
R. (. Eddins
Eddin
Williams
Tabernacle
Warren Folk Killed by Automobile Near Humboldt
Warren H. Folk, about 45, was killed near Humboldt when struck while attempting to catch a chicken after stopping to remove a bird. The driver was Lou Blomker traveling from Rutland on the air line. Funeral services were held in Humboldt Sunday with many relatives present.
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Warren H. Folk
Humboldt
Mr. Folk
Lou Blomker
Rutland
Folk Place
H. S. Folk
Lincoln Township
Pocahontas County
Dr. Folk
Gilmore
D. A. Folk
Lake
Nels Fredrickson
Garfield
Marion Folk
Osear Folk
Pilot Creek
Des Moines
Vacation memories fill week at Methodist church
Rev. C. S. Burnette returns from vacation to lead regular services next Sunday at 10 30 AM with a Men’s Bible Class, Epworth League at 7 30 and a union service addressed by Miss Mary Smith known as The Kansas Cyclone sharing a message. The note invites all.
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Geo. Smith
Epworth League
Mary Smith
Rolfe Harvest Festival Trials Include Track Meet and Baseball Game
Rolfe hosts a Saturday festival with a 2 pm program featuring a five mile stock car race free for all and a Pony race, plus an Australian pursuit and motorcycle races with purses ranging from 1 to 26 dollars. Pocahontas and Mallard play a baseball game for 75 dollars, followed by an evening Rip Van Winkle show by Autger Bros. at Rolfe park. Admission: children under 10 free, over 10 15 cents, adults 26 cents.
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Rolfe Park
Rolfe Amusement Association
Pocahontas and
Mallard
Autger Bros
Rolfe
Rip van Winkle
Pleasant surprise entertaining Mrs B R Million hosts
A host of neighbor ladies and friends surprised Mrs B R Million last Tuesday afternoon with social chat and refreshments. Although she had no rehearsals, Mrs Million was voted a royal entertainer and guests wished to return soon for more hospitality.
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B. R. Million
West Okoboji Car Crash Injures Norma Thorn ton
The Thorn ton family started for West Okoboji by auto when a bridge crash near Emmetsburg caused the rear springs to rebound. Norma Thorn ton was thrown to the top of the car and fractured her nose with other facial injuries. An Hm netebire physician treated the injured shortly after.
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Fred Malcolm
Norma
Charlotte
Shirley Thornton
West Okoboji
Auto
Thornton
Emmetsburg
Hmnetebire
Fonda Fair Promises County Fair Worth the Trip
The Big Four Fair will be held in Fonda on August 1 2 3 and 4. It ranks as a top county fair in this region and visitors from across the county say the trip is well repaid. Fonda hosts Pocahontas County’s only fair and attracts travelers by car with a short drive from home.
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Fonda
Pocahontas County
Our
Letting Others Do It Catches Up With Employees
A terse warning underlines the risk of passivity at work. The proverb suggests taking initiative to avoid job loss and urges personal accountability in daily tasks.
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David Robb
Bear
Stallcup
Auiger Brothers
Hinshaw Opera Company
Rolfe Chautauqua
McGogney
Presbyterian
Warren Folk
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. S. Burnette
Rutger Brothers
Fonda Fair
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