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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
2
Advertisement invites buyers to consider farms from Mun son Land Co at West Bend Iowa. The Jas Carroll Jr family departed Monday for Pasadena California after a pleasant stay in the area.
Mrs. Anton Williams visited Gilmore City relatives while Eddie Lighter and family connected with Spencer kin. Mr and Mrs Gordon Graham return to Ohio after eighteen years. a two year old dies, funeral today. The County Teacher Institute gathers in Pocahontas as staff travels by auto. Various local movements include cattle sale plans, a birthday party, and church activities. Princess Theatre program at Pocahontas features Mother of Liberty with matinee and evening show. Miss Celia Wolfe visits Humboldt. several residents move or travel, with health updates on Nels G. Ryen and Mrs Fae McEwen.
Mrs Anna Elizabeth Seltenright Hamilton died at her Rolfe home on Sept 16 1918 after a lengthy illness. Born Sept 2 1859 in North township Marshall county Indiana she was wife of Dr John Joseph Hamilton and mother of William H and Thos W. Survived by two brothers and a sister in law and many Indiana relatives. Funeral attendance noted from distance. public notices of local sales and ads follow.
The passage outlines mandatory education requirements for grammar geography physiology and U S history taught by a competent teacher or equivalent instruction for at least twenty four consecutive weeks each year starting after September. Exceptions include distance from school over two miles, employment after age fourteen, equivalent qualifications, religious services, or court excuses. Violators face a fine between three and twenty dollars per offense.
The note from W. H. Hamilton and T. W. Hamilton expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for services and sympathy during illness and burial.
In Pocahontas County District Court the administrator for Agnes Stoothers deceased is named. Creditors are warned to settle debts with the undersigned.
W E Langfitt left for Warren county to visit relatives then plans cattle purchases for winter. Howard Roberts passed rural carrier exam and now delivers from Havelock. Verna Grove leaves for Valparaiso to attend college. Theodore Kietzman trips to Illinois to visit relatives. The Liberty Loan committee advances bond quotas with property statements. Multiple local residents are noted visiting, traveling, or recovering at home.
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev. C. M. Whetzel announced Rally Day for next Sunday with four postponed items awaiting further notice. Those hosting 4-H in readiness were urged to prepare as needed, with all regular Sunday services noted to proceed.
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