Horror of Villa raid told by Mrs Dean in Columbus
Mrs J T Dean recounts the 1916 assault on Columbus New Mexico by Villa's forces. She describes fires looting and killings in town and at the camp, the delay of officers, and her strategy to shelter her family while awaiting rescue as battle raged from 3 am to daylight.
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Columbus
New Mexico
Villa
U. S. Army
Page
Mr. Page
Mazonic
Mr. Trost
James
Hoover House
Miller
Mrs. James
Hoover
Miller Drug Store
Biles
Edwin
Papa
Greggs
Elliott
Mr. Hilfott
Eewin
Fair Cost Estimate for Rolfe Consolidation Plan
The Arrowman outlines a detailed calculation of building and operating a consolidated school in Rolfe. It estimates total valuations at 2.98 million dollars, bonds of 150 thousand, and a 27 mill levy to raise 18 thousand dollars locally, with state aid and tuition adjustments offsetting costs, arguing the plan offers high school access and transport for a modest tax increase.
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Rolfe
Arrowman
Garfield
Independent Dist
Costa
Ave
County Papers Declared Official for 1916 by Board of Supervisors
The county board postponed selection to await census outcomes then chose Pocahontas Democrat, Jolfe Arrow, and Fonda Journal & Times as official papers for 1916. The Pocahontas Democrat leads in circulation after consolidating with Varina Booster. assessments show Arrow highest tax share, sparking discussion on fair valuation of papers and county property.
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Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas Democrat
Varina
Rolfe Arrow
Cctegn
Daathes
Fonda Journal & Times
Pocahontas’ Record
Laurens San
Jolfe Arrow
Taurens Run
Pocahontas Record
Unequal Assessments Unearth in Pocahontas Probe
The Arrowman investigates county property records at Pocahontas while waiting to be called as a witness and tests an oft repeated claim that Rolfe property bears the highest assessment in the county.
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the Arrowman
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Commercial Club Set Next Meeting Date
The Commercial Club plans to hold its next meeting in the first week of April. Members must act quickly to keep pace with the Women's Club, with the exact date to be announced.
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Commercial Club
Menfolke
Womans’ Club
Sewer Proposition in Rolfe to be voted this election
The town of Rolfe considers a sewer system with disposal tank costing 26 000 to 30 000. Voters will decide by referendum on whether to install and how to pay, with options including general taxation bonds or special assessments. The measure aims to gauge public sentiment before action.
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Rolfe
Rolfer
Rolfe Candidate Chosen In University Beauty Contest
At Sete University Town City fifteen candidates are chosen by sororities for a student beauty contest. Miss Marie Huuck of Rolfe represents Alpha Chi Omega as the Iowa girl who excels in studies and charm. The piece praises Rolfe and hopes for her victory to elevate the town's profile.
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Sete University
Town City
Marie Huuck
Rolfe
Alpha Chi Omega
Marie
Iowa
Findlay Loses Case Against Town of Rolfe
Mrs. A J Findlay lost her lawsuit against Rolfe after a December 1914 fall at the J T Lanze and White Sons crossing caused a broken arm. The jury awarded the town, with Mayor Kelley and attorneys Kelleher Giddings and Moon presenting opposing sides. The decision followed a trial that highlighted slip hazards and municipal responsibility in winter conditions.
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Findlay
Rolfe
J. T. Lanze and
White & Son
Carroll
D. M. Kelleher
Vale
Giamare
Ti Lick
Thay
Mra. Pindlay
Kelleher
Kelley
Giddings
Mitchell
3. D
H. Moon
Woman's Club Plans March Meeting at K of P Hall
The Woman's Club meets next Thursday afternoon March 30 at 2 45 in the K of P hall. The meeting starts promptly and each member should bring a lady friend. Already over fifty women enrolled with a charter target of 100. Join the group and help them grow their work.
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Des Moines
Cima
Official County
The
Democrat
Sun
the Sewer Proposition
Milla Dols
Cts
Water Corporation
Ee Re I
Ian Lineza
A. J. Findlay
Woman's Club
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