Board-Eets Contract for New School House
A local board wrestles with bids for Rolfe's new school. Contractors, steel and brick men, furnace plumbers and other bidders meet with the board, ending in a deadlock as estimates run around 850,000. Material suppliers warn prices likely rise, while Richard Construction Co. is retained to proceed at a high cost.
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Rolfe
Clarke
Northwestern Depot
Feach
France
Evan Ft
Bichard Construction Co
Valentine Hauck Pioneer Merchant Dies After Illness
Valentine Hauck a Rolfs pioneer merchant died at his home Wednesday forenoon November 16 after a brief illness from bowel obstruction. He remained active until shortly before death at about seventy nine. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM from the Methodist church. His life story to be published next week.
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Valentine Hauck
Rolfs
Hauck
Pioneer matron Mrs Lucian Hersom dies in Rolfe Iowa
Mrs Lucian B Hersom died November 7 1916 at her son Johns home in Rolfe Iowa aged 80 years 8 months 18 days She was born February 20 1836 in Illinois and married Lucian B Hersom in 1851 The family lived in Illinois Mercer County Iowa Poweshiek and Pocahontas counties and had twelve children Funeral services were held at Rolfe with Burnette pastor of the M B church and interment at Clinton cemetery beside her husband
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Lucian B. Hersom
John Hersom
Rolfe
Iowa
Osa
Phosa Olney
Illinois
Lucian 3B
Poweshiek County
Pocahontas County
Ellen
John
Byron
Brooks
Myra
Lee
Perry
Charles
James
Ida
Jane
Alice
Yakima
Wash. Perry
Montana
Ellen Seymour
Hersom
Baptist Church
John’s
Paul
Adam
Christ
God
Father
Burnette
M. B. Church
Clinton Cemetery
T B T C Club Honours Miss Faye Carroll Birthday
Mrs Z T Carroll and Miss Ruth Smith hosted a T B T C Club gathering on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Faye Carrolls birthday. A two course luncheon followed and the club presented Miss Faye with a pracélet keepsake. Guests departed after extending good wishes to the hostesses and the guest of honor.
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Z T Carroll
Ruth Smith
T. B. T. C. Club
Faye Carroll
4 Club
Faye
Sale Dates Claimed by Mrs Tessie S Million
A damaged notice lists sale dates claimed by Mrs Tessie S Million of Rolfe and Plover with December 6th and a Thursday date in December. The fragmentary text provides minimal context on the sale action or governing authority.
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Tessie
Rolfe
Plover
Rolfe Prepares to Face Fonda in Crucial County Tilt
The Jest hosts Fonda at Rolfe athletic field on Friday afternoon November 17 with kickoff at 3 30. Rolfe carries an unbeaten season and seeks another win over Fonda to defend its county title chances. Community support is urged to boost the gap to previous attendance figures.
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Rolfe
Fonda
Dope
Birth of a Nation draws large crowds in Rolfe
The Birth of a Nation film drew big crowds despite bad weather. Sallies showings at the opera house, managed by Cleaver and Obrecht, filled seats and brought receipts near 700 dollars. A ten piece orchestra accompanied the screenings to positive notices.
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Messrs. Cleaver & Obrecht
Spencer
Chatauqua
Rolfe
Browda
Toutyee
Smith-Wiewel Nuptials in Rolfe at St Margaret's
Lucy A Smith and Francis Joseph Wiewel wed at St. Margaret's Catholic church Rolfe on Wednesday morning November 16 at 7 30 Rev J M Mallinger officiating. Bride daughter of Mrs Mary E Smith Plover groom eldest son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wiewel Rolfe. wedding breakfast at groom's home. They plan home in Rolfe after December 5. The Arrow joins well wishers for their happiness.
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Lucy A. Smith
Francis Joseph Wiewel
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Rolfe
J. M. Mallinger
Mary E. Smith
Plover
Joseph Wiswel
South
The
Arrow
Entertainer Gay Zenda Maclaren Delights Rolfe Audiences
Miss Gay Zenda Maclaren appeared as the second number in a Woman's Club lecture series and presented Bought and Paid For. She held the Thursday evening crowd in a trance with precise voicing and compelling stage presence. The piece impressed more than a full troupe, earning praise for her performance and inviting a return to Rolfe.
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Gay Zenda Maclaren
Woman's Club
Miss MacLaren
Rolfe
Accident at King farm ends in amputation
Paul Billington attempted to start a gasoline engine to pump water for cattle at the King farm when a cotton glove caught in the gears. His index and middle fingers were crushed to the second joint and amputated by Dr. Beam. The community offers sympathy as the outcome becomes known.
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Paul Billington
King Farm
Beam
Paul
Birth of a Nation seen as art and cautionary history
A historical commentary argues the film’s behind the scenes mastery and artistic value while noting it reflects a dangerous portrayal of race. It contrasts the North’s reception with the South’s, warning there was no real Stoneman or Negro officials, and fears audiences may doubt the past.
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North
Rolfe High School Declamatory Contests to Split Dates
The Rolfe High School declamatory contests move to two nights at the Methodist church November 24 and 25 due to few participants. Friday features oratorical and humorous sections, Saturday hosts dramatic entries. Admission 25 cents per night or 35 cents for both, with strong local interest and hopes of producing state-level champions.
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Rolfe High School
Plover
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Frederick Atwood to Speak at Fraternity Knighthood Event
Frederick Atwood widely known as The Blind Ruperb will deliver a lecture at Castle Hall of Silver Leaf on Tuesday evening beginning at eight. The subject is Fraternitation Knighthood. Atwood praised by the committee for marked abilities and generosity to others.
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Frederick
Atwood
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