Conductor Shot to Death Near Bradgate
A railroad conductor on the C and N W line, Reynolds, was shot during a robbery between Bradgate and Rutland around 4 am. He was thrown from the caboose and died en route to Eagle Grove. Investigators seized on a suspect from a Bradgate farmhouse, with hounds deployed and the trail pursued. Reynolds had served twenty years and leaves a wife and three children.
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Reynolds
Murray Crossing
Bradgate
Bakk
Rutland
Eagle Grove
Eagle
Gilmore City
Rusk Is No More mm Bert Tollersrud House
Fragmentary note reports the Tollersrude house near a person named Bert is no longer standing, with unclear reference to Rusk.
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Rusk
Bert. Peterson
Tollersrude House
Bread Call Across Europe in War Relief Tag Day
A wartime plea urges immediate aid for Belgian relief as readers are asked to respond with bread and mercy. The appeal emphasizes shared blood and hunger, urging action before fate and famine deepen, with a tag day in Rolfe on Wednesday, November 25.
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Rolfe
Tag Day for Relief of Belgian Sufferers in Molfe
Mayor J A Carroll designates November 25 as Tag Day in Molfe and nearby areas to raise funds for Belgian relief. Local women’s clubs will organize volunteers to distribute tags and collect contributions for the state relief effort. Volunteers will deposit funds with the local treasurer for forwarding to the state committee.
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Iowa
J. A. Carroll
Molfe
State Committee
Belgium
Rolfe
POCAHONTAS COUNTY NASBYS REAPPOINTED
Last Saturday a group of Pocahontas County postmasters received reappointments. The list includes J. B. Sheldon Havelock S. T. Grove Plover Mary Zeman Palmer Co. D. Starr Ware. No democratic applicants were noted in the report.
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Pocahontas County
J. B. Sheldon
Havelock
S. T
Grove
Plover
Mary Zeman
Palmer
D. Starr
Ware
YMCA Meeting Planned at Presbyterian Church Parlor
On Monday night the YMCA groups will be organized at a social meeting in the Presbyterian church parlors. All men, young men, are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian
Local Items Highlight Town Happenings and Mischief
A near accident on the hill east of town left a Ford driven by Tony Carlton and a team led by Miss Etta Brooks of Bradgate causing a collision with a horse. no one was hurt aside from the frightened parties and the horse sustained cuts. An excursion to Des Moines is advertised for Sunday with round trip at $2.00. Northwestern stockyards have been disinfected. The Uneedane'en Club enjoyed an evening at the Moon home with games and late refreshments. Fred Hansen and Russel Glasener plan a local YMCA/County Work meeting next Monday evening. The power outage delayed The Arrow. McIntire’s ad targets local women. Ernest Cox promotes his new blacksmith business.
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Tony Carlton
Etta Brooks
Bradgate
Tie
Des Moines
Northwestern
Casey” Coffin
J. K. Lemon
Rev. C
Burnette
Plover
Miss Ireland
Uneedane'en Club
Cc. H. Moon
Fred M. Hansen
Russel Glasener
Rolfe
One Man's Way in a Quiet Country Town
A wealthy loner in a small town hoarded funds sent from the city and criticized all locals. He died solitary, unloved, and soon forgotten, a cautionary tale of wealth without community ties.
Football boys organize ahead of Laurens opener
The old-timers have formed a football team and will open for business at Laurens tomorrow against the Laurens town team. Several former Rolfe High stars are in the lineup and if they reach condition the season should stay lively. A Thanksgiving Day game in Rolfe is hoped for.
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Laurens
Rolfe High
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev A Z McGougney Pastor
The Presbyterian Church will hold usual services next Sunday with Rev A Z McGougney D D as pastor. Morning sermon title The Overflowing Gap, evening sermon Prosperity the Test. Sabbath school after the morning service and CC I Society at 630 PM. A union Thanksgiving service occurs on Thanksgiving Day at 10 20 AM with Rev S Burnette of the M E church delivering the sermon.
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CC. i. Society
S. Burnette
M. EF
Norwegian Lutheran Church Services and Ladies Aid Meeting
The wet Norwegian Lutheran Church led by Rev. C. J. Dalsiede holds services next Sabbath at 11.00 A M with communion. The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs J W Larson’s home Saturday at 2 o clock. The annual sale will be held at this time. all are invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
J. W. Larson
Whiere—M. BE
Albert Smith
Clarkeville, In
Sunday Services and Epworth League Study Class at Local Methodist Church
Rev C E Burnette leads all services with strong attendance. The Epworth League starts a weekly Study Class using The Social Creed of the Churches. Morning sermon titled Eternity in a Man's Heart and evening message Christianity or What. All are invited.
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Epworth League
Pikertown Basket Social Set at Pikertown School
The Pikertown school in Powhatan township District No 1 hosts a basket social at the Pikertown schoolhouse on Wednesday evening November 1. A cordial invitation is extended to attend with a short program planned.
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Powhatan Township
Pikertown
Brother of Jake Alexander Killed in Rutland Auto Smash
Archie Alexander, brother of Jake Alexander, died in a car rollover near Rutland while returning from Fort Dodge with Alsie Alexander and Adam Himmelnan. Alfie driver panicked and sped as the vehicle skidded past the Oleson place. Archie was crushed by the back of the car. Wheeler of Rolfe helped transport the survivors to Rutland. Archie’s death prompted condolences from the local community as the family mourns near Rutland.
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Archie Alexander
Jake Alexander
Old Home
Rutland
Archie
Alsie
Adam Himmelnan
Fort Dodge
Humboldt
Alfie
Oleson
Alt
Wo P. Wheeler
Rolfe
Prattyman
Wheeler
Atosraider
Dean
Dave
Ruitland
Case of Poocationtas Dispute Over State Immunity
In a county case Judge McHenry dismissed the suit as an action against the state, ruling the state cannot be sued except on its own terms. The plaintiff sought $5000 from the state connected to a sale and rent dispute involving Swain, Rathes, and Forbes. Des Motes Capital, Nov 97th.
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Judson Medien
Treaaiecer
Puocut
Tan
Forbes
Poerhouiak
Injured in Runaway Near West Bend
John and Tom Kettleson and two sisters rode home when a loosened tug let the single tree strike the wheel. The buggy struck an embankment and threw them onto the road. One girl suffered facial cuts and was cared for at the Jas. Vance home by a physician. All were shaken but not seriously harmed.
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John
Tom Kettleson
Jas
Vance
West Bend Journal
Allen for Governor Contends for 1916 Nomination
Senator J H Allen of Pocahontas county is likely to run for governor in 1916. He enjoys wide support across northwestern Iowa and may be the party choice if a strong statewide comeback occurs. The piece notes his popularity and potential nomination.
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Stuart Herald
J. H. Allen
Pocahontas County
Senate
Iowa
Allen
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