Local items note travel and purchases around town
McKim Geo Henderson and Oberts shipped a load to Chicago last May night. Saunders bought a new threshing outfit and expects its arrival. Luger bought a new twin cylinder Harley with riding gear. Smith and daughters traveled to Ortonville Minnesota to visit relatives. Ferguson of Rolfe visited Northrop family at home. Air and Mrs Peterson and Martin toured Fort Dodge. Garlock family and Mrs Bush visited Fort Dodge. Fern Tolbert of Laurens visited friend Zella Wallace. Lillian O Rourke traveled to Minneapolis. M Elmer Bush to Fort Dodge. John’s new auto brought home later. Gilmore City lost to Plover 16 to 1. Calhoun family traveled from Emmetsburg. Shaw and Obrecht families headed to Mayo Hospital Rochester for operations. Grove and Sroufe rode to Fort Dodge. Thompson visited Rolfe. Misses Grove Heathman Helvig Kerns with Rev Poppenheimer to Spencer for Epworth League district. Henderson from Morningside College returned home for the summer and will teach there next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKim, Geo
Henderson
Chicago
Hur Luger
Eira J
Smith
Fio
Gladys Hggspuehler
Ortonville
Minnehere
Riet
Bis Ray Ferguson
Rolfe
A. Northrop
Elmer Bush
Fort Dodge
John
Nes Moines
Gilmore City
Geo. Grove
Henry Sroufe
L. B. Thompson
Verna Grove
Myrtle Heathman
Iva Helvig
Mandelle Kerns
Rev. Poppenheimer
Spencer
Sheldon
Epworth League
Wesley Henderson
Morningside College
Sioux City
Plover Odd Fellows entertain county convention
On June 17 Plover Odd Fellows lodge hosted the county convention. After a dinner they won a hard fought baseball game. Past Noble Grand Alex McEwen welcomed the guests at the M E church, with Rev. Thos Batho and Rev. W P Webb delivering remarks. Heathman orchestra performed. Street sports followed and the day closed with a church concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Lodge
M. E. Church
Alex McEwen
Thos. Bath
Rebekahs
Heathman Orchestra
Grinnell players arrive as season unfolds
Anderson the new Grinnell pitcher arrived last Friday and played second base in Sunday's battle Farwell the Grinnell catcher arrived Tuesday and will play the remainder of the season here Walter Hronek returned to Omaha last Thursday after visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs F E Hronek Mrs M S O Brien of Ware visited friends and relatives here the first of the week Mr and Mrs J F O Brien made a business trip to Fort Dodge last Friday F C Gilchrist of Laurens transacted business here Monday Mr and Mrs M H Hammas returned last Friday from Omaha and Council Bluffs Ed O Donnell and daughter Hazel of Fonda were visiting relatives and friends in this city for a short time Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Grinnell
Tle. Farwell
Walter Hronek
Omaha
F. E. Hronek
M. S. O’brien
Ware
J. F. O’brien
Fort Dodge
F. C. Gilchrist
Laurens
M. H. Hammas
Council Bluffs
Ed O'Donnell
Hazel
Fonda
Jennie Thornton
State University
Iowa City
John Collings
Pioneer
Nicholas Stelpfing
W. A. Pape
Dubuque
J. H. Lampe
Palmer
C. D. Starr
George Steinhilber
J. H. Stotpflug
George Schnieders
Fred Jensen
Ned Donohoe
Storm Lake
Joe Lanus
Mildred
Rosella Ries
Weednesday
Dakotas
Nicholas Drzycimiski
Angeline
Loretta
Mac Gough
Mary McCabe
Raintoul
Martha Miller
Anna Hronek
Airdome
Thad Thornton
Louis O'Donnell
Maynard
Sioux City
Theo McCartan
D. W. Collins
Elsworth
M.nn
A. N. Nye
Robert
Monroe
C. C. Cole
Ed Stoulis
Harry Porter
Ames
B. C. Boy
Lost buggy wheel near bandstand and school house
A missing buggy wheel is reported between the bandstand and school house. If found, leave at Mrs. Smith's south of the store. Leo is frequently out in the country.
For Sale Open Air Tent Houses
An advertised sale note offers open air collapsible tent houses in all sizes from W. S. Chinn in Plover Iowa. The item is presented with brief sales language and typical small town catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Chinn
Plover
Iowa
Found Dead Under Auto in Elkader Incident
Johanine Wenger of High Island township was found dead under an overturned auto. Authorities described the scene as a fatal accident with the vehicle tipped on its roof and Wenger located beneath it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Elkader
Johanine Wenger
Highl
Township
Turtle
Tod Tein
Plover Presbyterian Church to Report on Building Repairs
The committee appointed for church building repairs will report next Sunday after morning services. The Willing Workers met Thursday at Mrs. Young's home. Regular services are planned for next Sunday at usual hours. All are invited. Sidetrack things for the Chautauqua.
Local Havelock and Laurens Visits Noted in Week's Social Roundup
Miss Margaret Murray returns from Tobin college Wort Dodge to Mr and Mrs John Elberts. Mrs A N Nye and son Robert back from Monroe Indiana. Townsfolk travel by auto to Minnesota and Plover attend I O O F convention. several calls to Laurens Pocahontas Rochelle Ames Elkhart and Humboldt noted.
Plover Savings Bank To Vote On Capital Increase
Special meeting of stockholders of the Plover Savings Bank of Plover Iowa will be held Saturday June 27 1914 at 2 PM at the banking office. The purpose is to raise the capital stock to Twenty five Thousand dollars as provided by law. Dated at Plover Iowa June 3 1914. C A Garlock president L B Garloat vice president Oy McGwen director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Savings Bank
Plover
Iowa
Towa
Savings Bank
Local residents host visits and trips this week
F Brodsky toured Minneapolis on business. Mr and Mrs J H Lowrey and daughter from Pasadena arrived for a short stay with J C Barth and S H H Gill. Wayne Allen left for Des Moines to visit friends. Miss Ferne Coiner visited D F Reents. Thos Philps with friends at Rolfe. Jas Adams of Humboldt visited his parents. Mrs C J Morrison and children from Rolfe visited Ferne Conner. Lloyd Allen and family from Rockwell City visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brodsky
Minneapolis
J. H. Lowrey
Pasadena
Cal
J. C. Barth
S. HH. Gill
Wayne Allen
Des Moines
Ferne Coiner
D. F. Reents
Thos, Philps
Rolfe
Jas. Adams
Humboldt
J. H. Adams
C. J. Morrison
Ferne Conner
Lloyd Allen
Rockwell City
Religious Responsibilities and July 4 Thoughts at Methodist Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. William P. Webb continues summer services at the O O F hall noting warmth comfort tradeoffs. He will preach on Religious Responsibility and share patriotic thoughts at the 8 o'clock service next Sunday June 28th before the national holiday observance. The Epworth league convention attended in Spencer is noted and a Sunday school review is scheduled for 11 30 A M next Sabbath. Come prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Sheldon
Spencer
Mrs Charles Knox Dies In Pocahontas City
Mrs Charles Knox died at her home in Pocahontas last Thursday and was buried Sunday afternoon after services at the M E church led by Rev Wol. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Butterm and leaves a husband and four children. Also notes Mia Esther Hurley’s weeklong visit near Varina. Pocahontas baseball beat Laurens 7 to 2 at the new ball park with home boys strong six innings. next Friday storm Lake trip and a return game next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knox
M. E. Church
Wolon
Knox
E. M. Butterm
H. S. Maynard
Mia
Esther Hurley
Varina
Pocahontas
Laurens
New Ball Park
Storm Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Load Northrop
Air
Peterson
Martin
Garlock
Bush
Findmler
Fern Tolbert
Zella Wallace
Iisy
Lillian O'Rourke
Iaeapolis
Jas. Calhoun
Emmetsbore
P. J. Shaw
Lucy
A. G. Obrecht
Dr. Wallace
Rochester
Minn
Mesdames Obrecht and
Shaw
Mayo Hospital
The
DeWolf & Wells Grain and Feed Co
Plover Meat Market
Joe Soucer
Prop
Plover, IA
Plover Odd Fellows
Albert Ehline
First National Bank
Havelock, Lowa
J. A. Dickerson Havelock
Judge McClain
Towa City
Emlin McClain
Law
California
Oskaloosa
Schee Auto Company
Garner
Hawkeye Lumber Company
M. & M. Star
Plover Presbyterian Church
H. T. Lockett
On Square Business
Margaret Murray
Tobin College
Wort Dodge
John Elberts
M. G. Herscher
Freda
Geo. Speer
Fred Buck
Minnesota
John Coulter
Lambertson
Ruth Tumbleson
J. M. McCarville
Havelock Odd
Sen
Co. J. White
Havelock
S. Hawk
Elkhart
Hl. Albaugh
L. D. Smith
John Crummer
Laura Grimes
Rochelle
Ill
Charles Mann
L.F. Brodsky
Methodist Episcopal Church
William P. Webb
Pocahontas News
Ren
Havelock and Vicinity
W. P. McIntire
Farmers’ Coal and Crain Co
Caay Reer
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