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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
4
Carl White and Earl Cook describe a Western trip by car from Los Angeles through Pasadena and San Diego to Tijuana. Highlights include Pasadena’s gardens, Cawston Farm, West Lake, wineries, La Jolla facilities, the San Diego Exposition, and a critical view of Mexican bullfighting and society.
The A I D and Tuesday Clubs invite the adult community to K P Hall on Friday September 24 for a get acquainted evening with public school teachers. An entertainment is planned and attendees will meet the teaching staff, described as a lively and capable group.
Gilmore City merchant Lyman Beers receives a full carload of Arcadia canned goods. The delivery marks a new approach to country merchandising where merchants must buy by the car or join with others to pool purchases.
Rev A MecGagney D D will preach in the morning at the usual hour with a sermon on Watch Ye. Sunday school follows, Y P S C EL meets at 7 PM, and a union temperance meeting at the M BE church next Sunday evening will feature Rev C S Burnette with stereopticon slides. Chicken pie supper planned at the Methodist church basement on Wednesday evening September 22.
Geo W Heald died at his Burlington Washington home on September 10 1915 after an extended illness of arteriosclerosis and old age. He was the only son of John A Heald, married to Sarah Clason, with five children. Surviving relatives include Seaman Cornish Harp and others on both sides. he and his family were among the 1866 settlers who found homes in the west. The obituary notes his New England stock, devotion to truth and right, and faith in God. John A Heald and Rolfe family members were present at the final summons.
Fred H. Symes died at Fort Dodge hospital on a Tuesday morning after a brief illness. The death notice notes the event and indicates burial arrangements will be announced by the family.
California bound at the end Mr Symes was among Rolte’s first merchants arriving before the Fort Dodge and Des Moines railroad. He operated at Rubens then Rolte, retired after selling out. Funeral today from A B Symes home with Rev McGagney officiating. Burial Clinton Cemetery. Horace Symes of Omaha and Mrs Henry Baskin of Grand Junction attend. son Horace in California cannot attend. More obituary next week.
No new developments emerged from the proposed Rolfe lumber company meeting held last Saturday afternoon. Skull company representatives were present and a buyout possibility was discussed, with a price likely to be proposed. A second meeting is set for next Saturday in WHI Kelly's law office to complete the organization.
Joe Wiewer reports a 500 plus cigar pilferage from a shipment of Wiewer’s Extras with a Fort Dodge robbery inquiry. The Farmers' National Congress meets in Omaha September 28 to October 1 with Iowa representation urged, featuring talks on trade, governance, and scientific agriculture.
The last quarterly conference led by Rev. C. Burnette reported substantial church progress. Thirty three members were added this year, building improvements completed and a new parsonage near completion. Epworth League attendance contest started with forty eight. boys lead. A union temperance meeting with illustrated lecture and Ram’s Horn cartoons is planned for Sunday evening at the M E church.
Arrangements by A L D and Tuesday clubs bring a winter lecture course to Rolfe. The Chicago Musical Club led by a noted cornetist will perform with a six piece instrumental setup. Also featured are Hon Frank P Sadler on criminology, the Fisher Shipp Concert Co, Edgar S Kindley the Story Man, and the Old Kentucky Jubilee Quartet. Ticket prices: 1.60 adults 1.00 children. singles 50c and 25c. First show October 5.
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