Ro lfe Fourth of July Chautauqua Plans at Hotel
Plans for Rolfe's 1914 July Fourth gala are developing with a formal opening planned. A band concert field meet with YMCA college and high school participants will feature dashes runs hurdles and novelty races. Henry G. Cousins will deliver an patriotic address on Lincoln and Great Commander, followed by a major baseball game and a short concert by a Chicago band.
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Aries
Rolfe
Sonn
C.A
Ieollege
Mise
Henri G. Cousins
Cousins
Abraham Lincoln
Dolliver
House of Representatives
Mr. Cousins
Court in session at Pocahontas under Judge Lee
The Pocahontas court meets this week with Judge Lee presiding and cases sent to trial rapidly. Attorneys Moon and Delle are busy, Jas. Fox sits on the grand jury, and liquor complaints are reportedly under jury investigation. The Alexander divorce case was denied a decree yesterday, and court vacation occurred as Judge Lee neared his home in Hastingsville.
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Pocahontas
Judge Lee
Moon
Delle
Jas. Fox
Court House
Alexander
Big Four Field Meet Set At Fonda Tomorrow
Rolfe expects to send a team to the Big Four field meet at Fonda tomorrow with many athletes likely to attend from northwestern Iowa. Fort Dodge and Sioux City are favored to win as Fonda hosts visitors with a reputation for hospitality.
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Fonda
Rolfe
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Stock shipments from Rolfe and teaching staff for next year
Saturday night saw another big shipment of stock out of Rolfe to Chicago. The crew list includes Geo Short three cars J F Spangler two cars H K Squires one car Nels Peterson two cars P A McCray one car dogs with Messrs Short Spangler Saukes and Peterson. TEACHING STAFF SECURED The school board has chosen most staff for next year lacking only a science and mathematics teacher for the high school and a highth grade teacher. Sup A V Graeber Sutherland Principal Miss Caroline Paulsen Britt Latin English Miss Edna Marcum Rolfe Domestic Science Miss Esther Hansmann Manson Music Miss Ruth Cassady Knowlton Sixth Grade Miss Anna Kaiser Rolfe Fifth Grade Miss Della Norton Cedar Falls Fourth Grade Miss Katie Peterson Rolfe Third Grade Miss Pearl Gingerich Manson Second Grade Miss Ethel Taylor Ruthven First Grade Miss Dora Barker
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Rolfe
Geo. Short
J. F. Spangler
H. K. Squires
Nels Peterson
P. A. McCray
Chicago
Messrs
Short
A. V. Graeber
Sutherland
Caroline Paulsen
Britt
Edna Marcum
Esther Hansmann
Manson
Ruth Cassady
Della Norton
Cedar Falls
Katie Peterson
Miss Pearl Gingerich
Ethel Taylor
Dora Barker
Des Moines Township Wolves Bring In Wolf and Cubs for Bounty
Des Moines Township Auditor O Donnell received a wolf and six cubs from Herman Harms and a Palo Alto neighbor to claim a bounty. The adult wolf was shot and the cubs captured in Des Moines Township Section 1. The payout totaled 44 dollars for two men. The cubs were newly born and small. The auditor required a wholesale addition.
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Des Moines Township
Wolves County
O'Donnell
Herman Harms
Palo Alto County
Des Mojines
Pocahontas Record
Hazel Peck Marries Croaby in City Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Peck announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Hazel Peck to Croaby, formerly of the city, who holds a position at Cedar. The wedding occurred recently, marking a notable union in local circles.
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Geo. Peck
Hazel
Croaby
Cedar
Governor Clarke Plans Poca hontas County Tour Next Week
Governor Geo W Clarke visits Rolfe Plover Havelock Taurens Ware Pocahontas Fonda on Wednesday May 20 and Palmer Gilmore City on May 21. He faces criticism while inviting residents to hear his side in face to face meetings at bank corners weather permitting.
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Geo. W. Claife
Pocahontas County
Humboldt County
Clarke
Rolfe
Laurens Auto Crash Claims Pearl Dean
Pearl Dean son of Levi Dean Laurens piano man dies after Saturday Laurens crash. Vehicle driven by Claude Tool hops a ditch near the depot and flips. Dean is thrown and crushed by the hub. Krug injured but not severely Tool uninjured. Dean leaves wife and two children.
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Pearl Dean
Levi Dean
Laurens
Mr. Dean
Claude Tool
Louis Krug
Mr. Tool
Dean
Mr. Krug
Dr. Tice
Big Joint Hike for Boys of the Y M C A
Last Saturday the younger boys groups from Pocahontas Gilmore City and Rolfe met at the river old Avery farm for a day of sports about forty boys took part Byron Boos led Rolfe and Murl McDonald with Oliver Atkinson heading Pocahontas and Gilmore City A wienie roast and baseball dominated events Gilmore City won the baseball titles in both games a shuttle relay crowned Rolfe Pocahontas and Gilmore City with Rolfe first second third respectively John McBride of Gilmore City won the Indian wrestling match The trip home wore the boys out but they called the day worthwhile and looked forward to county camp in August
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Pocahontas
Gilmore City
Rolfe
Avery Farm
Byron Boos
Murl McDonald
Oliver Atkinson
Rolfe Boys
Gilmore
John McBride
Dog License Due Now
Notice states licenses for dogs are due. Details on fees and penalties are not fully clear in the fragment. Check local animal control office for exact dates and renewal steps.
State Y M C A Camp Delegation Being Completed
Pocahontas county is entitled to fifteen delegates to the State Y M C A Camp at Camp Foster Okoboji June 9 to 19. Cost per delegate is ten dollars plus rail fare. Leonard Paulson and Fred M Hansen lead, with strict sanitary rules and a day and night camp doctor. Bert Cavallier will cook, tents house about ten boys each, and a strong program with speakers. Attendance limited to 126, with delegates from high schools and athletics. The county aims for a banner delegation.
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Pocahontas County
Camp Foster
Okoboji
Leonard Paulson
Fred M. Hansen
Bert Cavallier
Jefferson
Bert
Bach
Banner County
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev A Z McGogney Pastor
Usual morning preaching at 10:80. Evening topic "Reward for Our Work" and "Field for the Slothful." All are invited to worship with us.
Sermons and a China Mission Talk at Local Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. John A. Kettle invites all to Sabbath services with topics "The Preparation of the Superior by the Inferior" and "Sister's Salt" drawing interest despite weather. On May 20 the W F F M 8 hosts Miss Manning on furlough from China to discuss evolving events in the republic and kingdom.
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W. Ff. M
China
Miss Manning
Republic
Republican Caucus in Rolfe Friday Evening
A Republican caucus will be held in Rolfe on Friday evening for the purpose of organizing party activities and selecting delegates. Attendees are urged to bring pertinent documents and be prepared for possible duration into the night.
Class Play to Be Presented Tuesday Night
The Class of 1914 presents Oliver Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer on May 19 at a country mansion and inn in England. The play features Marlow Hastings and Mrs Hardcastle with a witty plot, lively servants, and a promising Senior High School production in Rolfe.
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Oliver Goldsmith
England
Siy
Charles Marlow
Fay Ritchey
Rolfe
Bradford to Speak on the Issues in Two Town Meetings
Scott C. Bradford of Storm Lake, candidate for senator, will speak Monday evening May 18 at the Rolfe opera house and Tuesday evening at the First National Bank hall in Havelock. The public is urged to attend for a courteous hearing.
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Scott C. Bradford
Stormlake
Rolfe
First National Bank
Havelock
Barr dredge accident wounds worker on Lizard creek
Chas. Youngblood, employed on the Barr dredge at Lizard creek, lost two fingers of his left hand this morning when a heavy iron piece he and other laborers were moving fell and crushed them against another iron. The injury occurred during routine work on the dredge.
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Chas. Youngblood
Barr
Lizard Creek
Eye Clinic At Northwood Draws Huge Local Crowds
Dr. LeGrange of Northwood Indiana conducted a three day eye clinic at Dr. Hollis office. The clinic drew large crowds indicating widespread eye trouble in the area. He has an inventive system known to professionals nationwide and some are willing to pay for access. Dr. Hollis will continue his methods.
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LeGrange
Northwood
Hollis
LaGrange
Dr. LaGrange
Unclear Word on Surgery Report From Des Moines
Fragmentary note from Des Moines reports Bruce due for operation and must submit to the operating table. Readable parts indicate a medical procedure is planned for the individual named Bruce.
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Deg Moines
Hadle Bruce
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