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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
5
Last Sunday a small Knights of Pythias Memorial Service drew about twenty members from a 300 strong chapter. Rev John P Lester spoke on memories with patriotic tone and urged living Knights to grow the order by better lives. The Presbyterian choir sang Nearer My God to Thee as eight departed brothers were laid to rest with peonies and ritual.
Miss Clara Rutgers married Ora Alberts at noon on June 16 at the Rutgers home north of Rolfe. Rev. A H Bryan officiated with Ernest Rutgers as best man and Miss Hazel Alberts as bridesmaid. A three course wedding dinner followed. The bride, a former county school teacher, and the groom, son of Otto Alberts of Lincoln township, plan to reside east of Pocahontas. The couple enjoys strong local support and well wishes for a prosperous life together.
Sunday School and preaching are scheduled for 11 00 a m with an evening service and week day prayer meeting on Thursday at 8 00 p m Children’s Day will be observed Sunday evening at 730 with a cordial invitation extended to all The article also contains a political metaphor about candidates squelching rivals as a peacetime pastime.
The W C T U held a successful June 10 meeting at Mrs. C W Siefkin's home to welcome new members. Miss Collison of Britt spoke on the Jubilee Fund and W C T U needs, urging continued effort. A Fourth of July picnic was announced and the county convention at Fonda on June 18 featured Mrs Ida B Wise Smith speaking in the evening.
Rolfe ladies travel to the capital for the Golden Prairie Biennial meeting of the Federated Women's Club of America. Names include Mesdames Siefkin Hollis Nacke Blessing Hoyne McCray Moon Symes Morrison Trick Fisher White Messinger and Miss Dorothy Messinger.
A concise observation on labor fatigue noting that while work itself is not deadly some people grow severely tired or ill from sustained effort and pressure.
A special band rehearsal is set for Thursday at the school building. Doc Campbell unveils new music and veterans are invited plus any instrument from horns to whistles. Old-timers like Casey Coffin, Don Kent and Carl White receive invites and newcomers are urged to join and practice. Regular rehearsals follow Mondays.
Margaret Barrick Myers, born January 21 1887 in Markalville Pa, died Sunday night June 6 near Plover after thirty four years in Pocahontas county. Survived by husband William and daughters Mrs G M Fivecoat Caldwell Idaho and Mrs Judson Pogue Malaca Minn and one granddaughter. Funeral June 10 at Plover M E church with Rev Tay lor and Rev Mudd. Burial Powhatan cemetery.
Morning Worship at 10 30 Bible School 11 45 Junior Endeavor 8 00 p m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m Evening Service 8 00 p m Children s Day program praised Pastors to preach next Sunday Vacation Bible School may start Monday 9 30 sessions 9 80 to 11 30 two weeks five days each pastor to announce next Sunday
A brief notice claims a service offering quick divorces in France with same day processing. It touts immediate approval and “while you wait” options, inviting inquiries from interested individuals seeking rapid separation.
The profile traces Warren G Harding from his Ohio birth in 1865 through early farming days, education at Ohio Central College, and rise as a printer and journalist. It notes his family background, move to Marion in 1884, and his long ownership of The Marion Star with a record of never experiencing a strike.
Rev A H Bryan pastor outlines Sunday services at 10:30 Bible School 11:45 Epworth League 2 00 Evening Service 7 00 Prayer Meeting Thursday 8 00 Regular services next Sunday. Children’s Day program last Sunday was well attended with excellent costumes and training. Fort Dodge District Standard notes Beavers convention in Rolfe June 25. Webster City hosts Fort Dodge District Leaguers next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday June 18 features The Lost City and Uneasy Feet. Saturday June 19 presents Robert Anderson in Common Property and a Russian wife story under anarchistic decree. Tuesday June 22 brings Douglas Fairbanks in His Majesty the American. Wednesday June 23 Bryant Washburn in A Very Good Young Man. Thursday June 24 Fatty Arbuckle in Camping Out. Tickets fifteen and twenty five cents.
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