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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
3
October term session yields swift justice with Henry Rohrman sentenced to twenty five years for incest at Fort Madison. Burdette Marchant got one year at Anamosa for assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Other cases involve damages for slander, cattle theft, wife desertion, and bootlegging fines.
Nalter B Holt and Louisa Fern Grant wed at the Grant home southwest of Rolfe on October 21 1914 with Rev C A Burnette officiating. The ceremony drew relatives and friends followed by a four course luncheon. The couple plan to reside in Ross ey northeast of Rolfe after November 15.
Rosilla Heathman Wood born February 2 1842 Hancock county Ohio died October 13 1914 Rolfe Iowa aged 72 years 8 months 11 days She married Dwight Wood February 24 1859 They raised eight children He served in Civil War and moved often The couple settled in Rolfe 1898 She joined Freewill Baptist and then Methodist Episcopal church Funeral in Marathon with Rev J A Kettle Rev C A Burnette and W R G ladies decorates The hymn text and graveside service at Clinton cemetery marked a devoted family farewell
The family thanks friends for kindness and help during illness and the funeral. Dwight Wood and children express gratitude for support shown to wife and mother Rosilla Woods.
A townwide plea advocates a class in physical training for youths and adults. The writer argues regular exercise strengthens body and mind, improves health, and sustains ambition through life, urging inclusivity and ease of access for all residents.
Rolfe High hosts Goldfield High this Saturday in a decisive football clash. Goldfield reportedly impressed by holding Humboldt to a respectable score, while Rolfe fans hope Humboldt’s win was luck. A solid home crowd is urged to provide strong support for the 3 oclock kickoff.
Iowa's strong showing against Chicago has Hawkeye fans optimistic for Homecoming with editors business leaders and alumni traveling to Iowa City. The week features three conventions two reunions and state GOP and Democratic meetings amid banquets dental groups pharmacy and law alumni events plus Des Moines High versus Iowa City High in the morning and Iowa versus Minnesota on Saturday.
A reader proposes monthly Clean-Up Day requiring all businesses to close for half a day. The town would marshal residents for a sanitary measure, avoiding hardship and expense while keeping the community clean.
Rolfe High downed Marathon 40 to 0 after building a 27 point lead by halftime. Lou White starred with two extra point kicks and a six yard touchdown in the final quarter as Marathon struggled to advance.
Descriptive recap notes tackle positions and downing the ball carrier with Caraming Ed Lighter and the White brothers delivering strong ends. Mentions team gains with upcoming helpers Miller Fuller and Gapt Wiewel and credits Frank Wiewel Perry White and Milt Fisher for officiating and timing.
Henry Hofert suffered severe finger lacerations after his hand was drawn into a corn sheller at the Bruner farm north of town last Thursday. He slipped while working the machinery, tried to save himself, and had his fingers damaged. Doctors dressed the wounds but the potential for saving the fingers remained uncertain. The accident will sideline him from corn picking work this season.
A Rolfe area surprise party for Mrs Etta Spence drew about forty women from Rolfe and nearby. They delivered luncheon packages and presented a sewing chair as a memento while praising the Spence hospitality and hoping the custom remains a rarity.
Joseph Butts died at his home Sunday morning after contracting typhoid fever while helping care for his ill daughter Misa May. Born August 23, 1875 in Ogle County Illinois, he lived in Tama and Rolfe before settling in the current community for 28 years. He married Olive Dickey on November 8, 1899, leaving five children, his mother, five sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church with Rev. A McGogney, and burial followed in Clinton cemetery.
Father Dobberstein departed Sunday for Custer South Dakota to obtain more rare rock formation specimens. He previously visited the area a year ago and returned with bean stones that are now part of his collection.
Poca hontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance notes twenty four years of steady growth since 1891. It compares old line premiums with mutual rates, cites capital growth from 50 000 to 4 300 000, and reports 42 paid losses totaling 3 777 85 with six unsettled. Rebates on rods helped reduce losses. secretary treasurer P J Shaw presents figures.
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