Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events
Personal Sae Mangan took a business trip to Waterloo last week while Mrs Elmer Bush traveled to Des Moines to visit ill kin and attend the auto show J M Bush also journeyed to Des Moines. H H Grove has recovered from pneumonia Heathmans orchestra entertained at the Heathman home and a Rolfe visit occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mangan
Waterloo
Elmer Bush
J.M. Bush
Des Moines
Bush
J. M
H. H. Grove
Harry
Heathman
C. E. Heathman
L. E. Thompson
Rolfe
Frances Sennett
Gilmore City
Myrtle Heathman
Gladys Eggspuehler
Ike Eggspuehler
Fort Dodge
Theo. Kietzman
J. M. Bush
PIKERTOWN PICKINGS
The Bert Kerns family from near Plover visited the I. E. Boster home last Sunday. Multiple families, including Tiernan Crahan and Sroufe groups, visited area homes. Mark Shaw and family from Colorado joined Kirchner. Mrs. Paulson’s illness improved. School opened in Spence district with Miss Burgett and Miss Nellie Simmons as teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Kerns
Plover
I. E. Boster
Will Tiernan
Thos. Crahan
Niels Nielson
Mark Shaw
Colorado
H. F. Kirchner
Chas. Sroufe
O. J. Cruickshank
Simon Simonson
E. Paulson
Paulson
Sam Severson
Huxley
Epworth League Plans Banquet During Two-Week Series
The Epworth League announces a forthcoming young peoples banquet linked to a two week series of special meetings that began last Monday evening and will continue through next fortnight. All are invited to attend. The Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday March 29 at Mrs J H Buchers home with Mesdames Bucher and Conran serving. Grandma Nye has died after a long illness at 3 30 pm Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Henry Fitzgeralds home. she had been a church member for 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Aps
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. H. Bucher
Mesdames Bucher
Conran
Grandma Nye
Henry Fitzgerald
Corrects Misnomer About Pikertown Name Origin
A brief correction clarifies how the nickname Pikertown arose, addressing confusion over its naming. The note attributes the term to local usage rather than a formal designation, helping readers understand the historical context and its popular adoption.
Pikertown Origin Tied to Lyon School Meetings
The name Pikertown arose after a series of literary gatherings began at the Lyon school house about six years ago. A local resident named B. F. Pike lived nearby, giving rise to the nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikertown
Lyon School
B. F. Pike
Rolfe High Debaters Triumph Over Spencer Team
Rolfe High defeated Spencer High by a unanimous decision in a debate at the Scenic theatre. Rolfe’s team of Albert Howland Clyde Charlton and Virgil Hancher edged Spencer’s trio Glasgow Trossem and Roberts as judges Rev Ellefson Prof Gunnerson and A J Shaw presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Spencer High School
Laurens
Rolfe
Spencer
Morris De‘Wolfe
Scenic Theatre
Opéra House
Corporation
Albert Howland
Clyde Charlton
Virgil Hancher
Messrs
Glasgow
Trossem
Roberts
Ellefson
Gunnerson
Bradgate
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Basket Social Planned at Des Moines Township School
A basket social will be held in District No. 2 Des Moines township school house Friday evening March 27. a program will be given and all are invited. Mabel Manguson, Teacher. Also noted is the sudden departure of Sanford Wallace, high school champion debater, causing Fonda to forfeit its chance at the Northwestern Iowa championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township
Mabel Manguson
Fonda
Sanford Wallace
Algona
Northwestern Iowa
Pikertown Origin and Local Heritage
The text explains how a neighborhood near the schoolhouse earned the name Pikertown. It traces the origin to resident activities and early literary meetings, noting that outsiders misinterpret the name. It states Pikertown arose before the word piker and asserts locals are not “pikers” but pursue success in tasks and community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikertown
Pocahontas News Items and Local Movements
Geo Gifford moves up from Palmer to occupy the house vacated by M B Weber. Rolfe and Spencer debate attended by Mr and Mrs A J Shaw and Ned Donohoe in Rolfe. Terry Doyle Jr leaves for Home Idaho to visit friends. Thorn ton White and Geo Schnieders attend Des Moines auto show. Rev W A Pape returns from Rochester Minn. Mae Gough assists Nellie Martin in millinery for spring. Louis E Colvin spends days in Des Moines. C B McCartan transacts business at Lohrville. John Blasser and family visit daughter near Palmer. Theo McCartan returns from Des Moines. Mrs Cyril Carney visits from Des Moines. Andrew McCormick and family move into Dr O H Bapthel residence. James F Cox of Estherville consulted on hotel plans. District court opens with Judge Lee. Groves v Rivard damages case before court. Board of Supervisors meet to bid road machinery and culverts. Jd Kelleher spends week at Dee Monies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas News
Geo. Gifford
Palmer
M. B. Weber
A. J. Shaw
Ned Donohoe
Rolfe and
Spencer
Rolfe
Terry Doyle, Jr
Idaho
Messrs
Mesdames L
Pocahontas
District Court
Judge Lee
Groves Va. Rivard
Board of Supervisors
Jd. Kelleher
Dee. Monies
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion Promise Boosts Strength
A health ad touts Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a remedy for run down and emaciated individuals. It claims to build up weakness, provide lasting nerve support, and improve overall health without quick fixes, urging readers to spend wisely on effective medicine.
Local Painter Fred Grove Seeks Commission Work
An notice from Fred Grove of 5 Iowa announces readiness to take on painting jobs. Calls or letters are invited for work of this kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grove
Iowa
Best Family Laxative Ad by Bucklen Co
Mrs Chas EB Smith of West Franklin Maine hails Dr Kings New Life Pills as our family laxative noting they suit adults and the aged. Available 26 cents at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chas. EB. Smith
West Franklin
H. £. Bucklen & Co
Philadelpha Or &J
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Pat Bi
M. J. Helvig
Styngum & Sells
G. C
E. H
G. F. Grove
Shaw
Adams-Darnell Concert Co
A.W. Grant
West Side
Anna Anderson
George Jolliffe
Emmetsburg
Sarah Severson
Neils Severson
Spence
Burgett
Cedar Falls
Nellie Simmons
Vaughn
Simmons
The
Plover Savings
Chicago
Ilinois
France
Warner
Falcon
R Poultry
Basket
Plover Mercantile Co
Jas
Kreeji
DeWolf & Wells Grain and Feed Co
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