Blood shed at city election Monday in West Bend
A chaotic by election in West Bend produced heated charges of fraud and chaos as voters battled a printed ticket versus one written in. The tally showed mayoral results for W. A. Kelley and W. Wheeler with council, treasurer, and assessor races listed, while a freak sow birth at Verne Gingrich’s farm drew local curiosity.
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Somone
Traud
Fiat Ab
Onus
Ding
Puesdius Norning
W. A. Kelley
W. Wheeler
Kent
Westogers
John Doyle
J. M. Smith
Train Wreck Near Waseka Claims Several Lives
A head on collision between a loaded stock train and a light caboose near Waseka Minnesota kills the engineer and fireman of the rear train and the conductor and rear brakeman of the front train. Wheeler and some onlookers suffer injuries while several horses and cargo are lost. A separate report notes rapid growth of the Pocahontas Pins Lightning Insurance Association with 220 policies since January 1st and 2,250 members in Pocahontas and nearby counties.
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Ain Werle Wheeler
Mit
Lake Township
Wis Jour
Waseki
Minn
Rosy
Lnad
Wheeler
Hitva
St. Paul
Ceaandiites
Poihontas Pins
Lightning Insurance Association
Janeary
Pocahontas
Counry
Cange
Csort
Eleven Win Phi Beta Kappa Honors at Iowa
The University of Iowa senior class names eleven new members to Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa reflecting top scholastic ranks. Shannon J Charlton of Rolfe is among the honorees as the first time more men than women were elected.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Wiliam and Mary College
the State University
Opera Fra Diavolo Postponed by Club
The opera Fra Diavolo scheduled for tomorrow night under the Woman's Club and F. O. Burgess is postponed to Friday April 7 due to the sudden death of chorus member Miss Beryl White. Teachers in the cast will cut their vacations short to return for the new date.
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Fra Diavolo
Woman's Club
F. O. Burgess
Beryl] White
Opera postponement announced by the Womans Club
Due to the sudden death of chorus member Miss Beryl White, the Fra Diavolo performance is postponed to Friday evening April 7. The Womans Club issued the notice.
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Beryl White
Fra Diavolo
The
Womans’ Club
Womans Suffrage Hearing Planned for Next Week
A local institute organized by the Woe. PLUS OF Rolfe will host events starting Monday evening to discuss Woman's Suffrage. A debate by Home-town spellbinders is scheduled, with an all-day program Tuesday and speakers on suffrage and prohibition topics at the Methodist church.
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Rolfe
Te Gedt
Stethodist Church
Presbyterian Church Notes By A. Melorney Pastor
The regular morning preaching service will be at the Usagi hour led by Pastor Melorney. Sermon title The Great Sacrifice. Sunday school immediately after the morning service. Evening service at 6 30 P M and 7 30 P M with sermon Life. Music and notes on magazine subscriptions appear.
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Usagi
Sudden Death Reports Of Two Prominent Persons
Word reached ReNo on Wednesday morning that J. H. Lighter had died late Tuesday after an illness. The shock struck the family as a letter had seemed in good health days earlier. Services will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the family home. Lighter was a well known editor and active in local church work. Separately Miss Bery White died in Des Moines after acute appendicitis. She had attended practice and was said to be in good health before the sudden illness. Her mother Mrs. J. White and Dr. Fuller-White were with her. No operation was performed. Arrangements for the funeral depended on brothers in Washington and Missouri.
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Mipsie Tae Lenan
Orcinstra
Jothir
Albert Howland
J. Bol Hen Gree
Horns
Laura FB. Hayle
Amre
Laura B. Hale
A. V. Everett
Y. PB
Dora Parker
W. P. Wheeler
Himer Colebaugh
J. BF. Chambers
Burnette
Laura DB. Hale
M. Lemon
CL EL Moon
Maxine Colebaugh
W. Lighter
Ralph Ane Vivian Showers
Woc. T. C
Elmer Colebaugh
Ruby Green
Florence Fuller-White
Fae McEwen
Lemon Orchestra
Amy Ireland
C. S. Burnette
ReNo
J. H. Lighter
Cheraiee
Rome
Bernmaan
Rolfethaga
Bery Whitt
His Moines
Miss White
J. White
G. 0. White
Fuller-White
Des Moines
Omer
Hobie Fepress
Tomer
Washington
Misssouri
High School Notes and Class Activities Highlight Spring Plans
Fictional school report details teachers visiting Fourth Grade and Third Grade, a new pupil in Third Grade, and a bright Vietrola prospect. Mentions a temperance talk, a mock Tri-Corpsa trial with a nine week labor sentence, and upcoming spring events. Second graders attend a concert. Palmer Buttons awarded. Sophomore class party faces travel hurdles and quirky transport issues.
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Mesciaries Jorseson
Brewster
James Pricer
Pires
Helen Thaskin
Nort Osan
Vietrola
Kith
WLP
Sone Ad Fvant
Albare
Borin
Petindes
Renentin
Seth
Aremrara
Tri-Geros
Reading
Mavre Nverett Paper Co
Axa Coed
Cumintas
Resudiner
Mavre Joliitte
Warpadtedd
H. Deinen Boldivet
Tedley Nielser
Attermogan
Meadames I
T. Your
Wow
Hors Daving
Carlys Stegge
Sleveenth
Palmer Buttons
Kiva Tighter
Minnie Kober
Cleo Graham
Oren Wood
June Moore
Theodore Smith
Wihmer Roberts
Bernard Smith
Ceeih White
Helen Cole- Waugh
Vivian Showers
Annie Kober
Lloyd Coffin
Kermit Symes
Helen Stelter
Hene Sanding
Lila Wilcox
Ward Moore
Donald Hansell
Kathleen Barnes
Eloise Lemon
Leonard Smith
Rolfe Voters Back Sewer Plan in Local Election
Voters in Rolfe approved a sewerage system with a disposal tank by a 19 vote margin after a 225 yes to 206 ballot count. The result surprised many who expected the proposal to fail amid tax expense concerns and public caution.
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Hable
Ted
Kaist
Pholetean
Pholetean, Rett Oras Pitpadiy Phartha
Worle
Dreretahy Conemer
Wikrt Crevr
Bae Tetdte
Dane Madd
Tatertee Coonfer
Bene
Peitastrer
I Lpfott
Yeaa
Boner
Saher
Jeaweth Labor Te Ci
Ricegailles
Peterson
Brookbury
Tharter Oqah
Dayton
Ackley
Hed- Ford
North
Fine Percheron Sumerneuf 86276 Arrives With Seaman
Seaman on Bradgate road east of the river brings a 9 Percheron Sumerneuf 86276 imported from France in 1911. He bought a half interest from Geo. W. Muray, with the agent in charge, Jumeuicus described as a handsome dapple grey weighing about 1900 pounds and active. The arrival boosts local horse flesh value and signals Seaman's sound judgment.
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Frank
Seaman
Bradgate Road
France
Geo. W. Muray
Estherville
Royal entertainer Vance hosts a lively gathering
The owner provided transportation for all and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening of games and conversation. As midnight neared, departures began and attendees left satisfied. Vance was described as a very royal entertainer.
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Vance
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WH. K. Squires
Brinkman
Geo. Hauck
John Joyle
GC. W. Coffin
W. S. Melewen
Moe
J. H. Wilson
H. L. Jordan
Fred Cox
Yar Park
J. B. Kent
J. K. Lemon
B. Kelts
Robert Bruce
M. Goodiller
F. M. Ritchey
W. St. Jones
Ww. A. Kelley
C. B. Howen
M. Bruce
L. Hollis
P. B. Kelts
Joseph Wiewel
C. M. Webb
Verne Gingrich
Dorweiler
West Bend Journal
Wutune Company
Hong Well
Womans’ Suffrage
Presbyterian Church Notes
Dro A
Melorney
Lerture
Oe Tan TY Pe
Nigh School
Wiley’s
Vance Wiley
Matt
Mr. Wiley
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