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July 23, 1925
RANDOLPH - The biggest and most destructive fire in Randolph since the corner now occupied by the Security National bank burned some 18 or more years ago, was that of early Tuesday when the Raubach garage, the Richard Broer blacksmith shop and the planing mill owned by Herman Broer, were practically destroyed by fire.
The fire was discovered by Ed Morgensen who was bringing in a load of stock in his truck at about 2:45 in the morning. Mr. Morgensen honked his horn and shouted: “Wake up, there’s a fire.” Mrs. A. A. Ulm heard the truck horn, a familiar night noise, but when the call of fire was given she arose and saw the flames leaping from the rear of the garage and blacksmith shop. Mrs. Ulm at once called central and in a moment or two the siren fire whistle sounded the alarm.
Mr. Raubach also heard the shout, and when the word “fire” was sounded he roused himself and saw his shop was ablaze, as well as the blacksmith shop and planing mill roof.
At one time it looked as though the three buildings would burn to the ground.
Our volunteer fire department worked hard, using the chemical engine and directing four streams of water on the burning buildings.
July 23, 1925
RANDOLPH - C. F. Schauppner of Plainview has announced that he will rebuild on the site of the burned Raubach garage. The new building will be occupied by R. E. Broer as a blacksmith shop, provided his present plans carry out.
The new building will be rushed to completion upon settlement of the fire loss, and we understand will be frame and of a temporary character, but may be again rebuilt or converted into a more permanent building.
The old shop occupied by Broer is worthless and will be torn down.
Herman Broer is at present undecided just what he will do in regard to his planing mill building. He will get estimates on a brick building and do a little figuring before making any definite plans for new construction or for making repairs beyond those immediately needed.
The burned section has for many years been a location for wood and iron work repairing and construction, and the rebuilding program will preserve this feature of the location which is ideal for this purpose.
July 23, 1925
RANDOLPH - Tennis players from Cedar, Knox and Pierce counties occupied the Randolph courts this week for a tennis tournament.
Players from Hartington and Center were on the grounds early and men from other towns in the district took part in the play.
Many of the earlier corn fields in the Randolph vicinity are in tassel and despite the hot weather and need of rain the crop is looking well. Corn is at least two weeks ahead of last year is the general opinion.
July 23, 1925
RANDOLPH - The H. A. Johnson store at Sholes was entered by thieves last Thursday night and goods estimated to be worth from $35 to $40 were stolen.
Entrance was gained by breaking a window pane on the north side of the building.
Mr. Johnson’s check of stolen goods includes groceries, flour, candy and cigarettes. No arrests have been made, nor names of suspects given out, but the opinion prevails the job was done by some one acquainted with the premises.
Within the past year the Sholes store has been plundered of goods on three occassions now and Mr. Johnson is getting very tired of recurring raids on his property and proposes to put a stop to it if possible.
During the winter this store was entered and cigars, cigarettes, candy and tobacco was stolen.
It is rumored that a finger print expert has been engaged to look for clues that may lead to the discovery of the guilty parties.
Should this hope be realized Mr. Johnson is in the right humor to demand full punishment.
July 23, 1925
RANDOLPH - There will be some apples in orchards about Randolph, the late May frost not killing the fruit buds on trees well protected by groves.
L. W. Schmidt, south of town, will have plenty of apples for his own use and perhaps a few extra, his trees being well protected by a grove to the north. Mr. Schmidt moved to this farm 27 years ago, and he set out every tree and by his own efforts brought his farm to its present high state of cultivation and improvement. “I worked hard,” said Mr. Schmidt to the editor, a statement we can well believe.
July 23, 1925
RANDOLPH - General Manager Wm. Eike had a cool afternoon for the opening of the Randolph Municipal Swimming Pool. It just happened that way and was not “Bill’s” fault that Tuesday afternoon was cool.
Even though the rather stiff breeze was a little cool dozens of people—men, young men, women and children, donned bathing suits, got under the shower and took the plunge into the new pool. Hundreds of people gathered about the enclosure and watched the bathers do their stuff which included some very good fancy diving.
Rev. Andrews was the first man to step forth in his bathing suit and test the water, while Russell Chambers took the first plunge from the spring board into the 9-foot depth.
The Randolph pool was filled Monday night and Tuesday morning and the huge pool, 100x50 feet, can be filled in from 22 to 24 hours. The water was so clear that the bottom in the deep places was easily seen.
