Northwestern Forger Occupies New Rolfe Depot
Agent Clark and Chenault celebrate the new Northwestern depot in Rolfe moved last Wednesday. The modern brick structure features copper gutters, electric lighting, two waiting rooms, a freight room, and a wide platform. Grounds are being landscaped with a passing track and fenced grounds, reflecting community pride in the redeveloped facilities.
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Clark
Chenault
Northwestern Force
Northwestern Company
Rolfe
Champ Clark to Open Pocahontas Lecture Course
Champ Clark speaker of the National House of Representatives and Democratic presidential hopeful will open the Pocahontas lecture course on November 10. He and the late J. P. Dolliver once debated politics together on chautauqua circuits. Clark, a leading national figure, is billed to discuss his views on Bryan, promising a talk worth hearing.
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Clark
J. P. Dolliver
Champ
Bryan
Peat Beds Seen as Celery Gold in Laurens County
The Laurens Sun argues peat beds around old Swan Lake can grow celery rivaling any region. Two stalks weighed 51% lbs after tops were removed, as locals explore soil suitability and investment.
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Swan Lake
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Florida
Rolfe
David
Scotty
Robb
Big Haul at Pocahontas Jewelry Store Robbery
Pocahontas druggist H R Biddleman chased a clue to the Fort Dodge robbers after a raid on his jewelry department last Friday. Loss estimated at 1000 to 1200 dollars. Entry appeared from inside with doors bolted earlier. burglars targeted silks and jewelry. Local towns may need night watches until gang is broken up.
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H. R. Biddleman
Pocahontas
Fort Dodge
Bid
Hauck
Rolfe
Judge Advocate Kent Serving in England War Court Martial
Don C. Kent formerly of Canada and Edmonton trained as a lawyer and now acts as judge advocate at a court martial in a Shorncliff military encampment in southeastern England. He previously taught officers and notes England trains for trench warfare while the opposing side fights from underground. Friends hope his assignment lasts through the war.
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Kent
Don C. Kent
Canada
Shorncliff
England
Don
Edmonton
Mr. Kent
What Amusements Should a Christian Take Part In
Pilot Creek Union U S notes a Sunday talk by Andrew M Simonson on amusements and entertainment for Christians. The service promises one of the most interesting discussions yet as attendees share opinions on the topic and invite all interested to participate. The union Sunday school reports strong support from the American Sunday School Union materials and calls for more older community members to attend and prepare for the discussion next Sunday afternoon.
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Pilot Creek Union U
Farewell Sermon for Rev Frits Andersen Scheduled
Danish Evangelical Lutheran Pastor Rev. Andersen will deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday at 10 20 AM. All parishioners and residents are invited to attend the service at the church.
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Frits Andersen
Andersen
Lee Alberts Marries Rolfe Resident in Fairmont Ceremony
Lee Alberts and Marie Hoard were married Friday in Fairmont Minnesota. The couple has returned to Rolfe and is now settled in rooms upstairs in the Crahan block. Congratulations and best wishes are extended for a long and happy life together.
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Lee Alberts
Rolfe Lon
Marie Hoard
Fairmont
Minn
Rolfe
Crahan
Vocal Class Organized in Rolfe by Miss Mayme Sedjasky
Miss Mayme Sedjasky announces a vocal class in Rolfe with sessions on Tuesdays. For details call Phone 233, Rolfe.
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Mayme Sedjasky
Rolfe
Jessons
Presbyterian Bazaar Deadline Near Next Week
Last call for the Presbyterian Bazaar to be held in the church basement next Wednesday afternoon and evening. Contributors should hurry and bring items. supper will be served, with plentiful substantials and goodies. Prices 35c for adults and 15c for children. all invited to attend and possibly ease Christmas shopping.
Presbyterian Church Notes Sermon and Services
Reverend A F McGagney delivers Sunday morning sermon Through Death at the usual hour. Sabbath school follows. Mrs Keith of Fort Dodge addresses the Christian Endeavor at 6 30 PM with special music. Evening service at 7 30 PM features Sermon God’s Image and further music. All are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
McGagney
D. D
Keith
Fort Dodge
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Mrs Morrison entertains at M E church with War Bride and Calf Story
Mrs Morrison, renowned entertainer, performs tonight at the M E church under the Ladies Aid Society. Tama reports she is especially strong on patriotic material and promises a large audience, featuring the Calf Story for entertainment rather than value.
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Bess Gearhart Morrison
M. E
Ladies Aid Society
Rolfe
Mrs. Morrison
Harry Ferguson
Tama
Morrison
Norwegian Lutheran weekly church services announced
The Norwegian Lutheran Church invites members to Sunday school at 10 o clock and a Sunday afternoon sermon by Pastor L Dalselde at 2 o clock. The notice extends a cordial invitation to attend these services. The Panama Canal slides are noted as suggesting skepticism about the canal’s reliability.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church
Panama Canal
Fort Dodge Man John W Campbell Dies at Home
John Wesley Campbell died at his Fort Dodge home on Sunday October 17 19 he was born in 1852 in Tromt Wisconsin taught school at Lake City and Gowrie served Webster County as auditor and treasurer later cashier at First National Bank and Commercial National Bank He was a longtime Webster County and Fort Dodge political figure and supported U S Senator Kenyon Funeral held in Fort Dodge with local relatives attending
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John Wesley Campbell
Fort Dodge, la
H. M. Wilcox
W. W. Campbell
Campbell
Tromt
Green County
Wis
Dayton
Iowa
Hattie Leonard
Lake City
Gowrie
Fort Dodge
Ife
Webster County
First National Bank
Commercial National Bank
Messrs
Carmoe
Norton, Bennet
Kitchener
I. Ray Campbell
Twenty-Fourth
General Assembly
W. 8
Kenyon
U. S. Senate
EB. M. Wilcox
E. BE
Wilcox
Basket Social at Norwegian Lutheran Church North of Rolfe
A basket social under the Norwegian Lutheran church will be held at the Andrew Simonson home northwest of Rolfe Friday evening. All invited with special emphasis on ladies bringing well-filled baskets, described as bargains at any price.
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Andrew Simonson
Rolfe
Rise to ponder war makers and the fool killer’s aim
A reflective line notes that rulers and fools drive the war, while the fool killer continues misjudging his mark. The piece critiques leadership and the misguided actions fueling conflict.
Allstar Castes Coming in Mpperary Show at Rolfe Opera House
Rolfe Opera House announces a one night only Thursday October 28 all star cast for Frank J Mahara's comedic musical Tiprperary with music. star Laura Frankenfield and Boyd Trousdale headline backed by a strong company. Mahara has produced many shows locally and promises the most expensive production yet with beautiful costumes.
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Allstar
Rolfe Opera House
Frank J. Mahara
Tipperary
Laura Frankenfield
Boyd Trousdale
Eeryone
Mary Jane
Mahara
Pte
Peculiar Case At Pocahontas Involving Tile Damage
Straight fires of Fonda sue Milwaukee Railway Co over a culvert that blocked a tile on a 1913 project. The backed water ruined a farm’s $5,000 crop, with D M Kelleher of Fort Dodge for plaintiffs and Tom Lynch and W F Taylor of Cedar Rapids for the railroad. The outcome seems doubtful for the railway.
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Pocahontas
Metropolitan
Fonda
Milwaukee Railway Co
D. M. Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Tom Lynch
W. EF. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Should Ministers Speculate This Question Calls for Debate
The Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis of New York faces questions on whether ministers should invest. The writer argues ministers must avoid gambling and strive for higher standards, maintaining their role as spiritual guides and not succumbing to worldly wealth.
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Newell Dwight Hillis
New York
Ife
Fine rebuilt home shows modernizing a bungalow
Mr and Mrs Fred Hille demonstrated progressive changes to their house bringing a bungalow style curb appeal to one of the citys most attractive small homes. They gradually altered the structure to enhance its exterior and overall appearance.
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Fred Hille
Mausoleum for M Lind family rises in Powhatan
A marble mausoleum is being erected in Powhatan cemetery for the Marems Lind family under administrator Joseph Mclwen of Miss Maria Lind estate. Geo Archer & Son of Chicago are building the white Colorado Yule marble memorial. Contract price listed at $2500. Local firm McIntire & Mitchell handle the sale and nonnominal business.
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Powhatan
Marems Lind
Joseph Mclwen
Maria Lind
Geo. Archer & Son
Chicago
McIntire & Mitchell
Powhatan City
Methodist Pastor and church events announced for evening program
Rev CS Burnette and Mrs Morrison lead service tonight with morning and evening sermons. A birthday surprise for Mrs Burnette included a purse and linen. The year’s benevolence total reached 20 dollars with Home and Foreign Missionary gifts. Officer changes listed Dan Folk and John Johnson. Epworth League meets at 6 30 led by Miss Elizabeth Lighter. An upcoming contest will be announced.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
CS. Burnette
John Johnson
Dan Folk
Epworth League
Elianbeth
Borg Shimon Nuptials Tie Rolfe Farm Couple
Mr Ivan Borg son of Mr and Mrs Chas Borg Gilmore City and Miss Barbara Shimon daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Shimon southwest of Rolfe were married at the Presbyterian Manse Rolfe on Wednesday evening October 20 with Dr A Z McGogney officiating. The bride's sister Mrs Harry Votlicka attended the bride and Mr Votlicka stood with the groom. The couple will operate the Rolfe area farm and a reception is planned at the home next Friday.
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Ivan Borg
Chas. Borg
Gilmore City
Barbara Shimon
Mike Shimon
Rolfe
A. Z. McGogney
Harry Votlicka
Votlicka
Free Methodist Church Notes Rev Gilmore Pastor
Regular services at Callon school house next Sunday at 11 o clock Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at the parsonage Rev R A Ralls district elder of the Free Methodist church will deliver an address in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church this evening at 8 o clock in the interest of the Chicago Industrial Home of Children A cordial invitation is given all to attend it will be interesting
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Free Methodist Church
S. J. Gilmore
Callon School House
R. A. Ralls
Glenville
Minn
The
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Smith Bros Revamp Des Moines Township Farm
Smith Brothers finish a large double crib granary and barn on their Des Moines township purchase. They paint the structures and do extensive tiling rock blasting and other improvements. The farm will be farmed next year by Doc Freel.
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Smith Bros
Johnson
Des Moines
Doc Freel
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