Rain Revives Parched Lands After Drought
A long dry spell with temperatures above 100 degrees ended as heavy steady rains from July 8 to July 27 revived pastures, gardens, and crops. Farmers praise the timing and celebrate green growth while noting impacts on local markets and communities. James M. Smyrna reflects on decades of church work, reporting 12 new church members in Carl Junction and his long tenure in ministry, including 3,000 joins and 1,650 baptisms across Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri.
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Rom
Saturn
James Smith
Carl Junction
Carl Junction Baptist Church
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
James M. Smrvra
Conway Man Dies After Prolonged Illness
A Conway resident, age about, died after several weeks sickness. He had long resided in Conway and retired from business some time ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Conway cemetery with attendees including Bedford friends and local names such as S. F. Bowen, Crosson, Sawyer, Fowler, and Peterman among others. Elder Wm. Cobb presided over the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Bunday
B. Po
Wm. Cobb
Ng. Bedford Friends of
Lakemore
S. F
Bowen
Crosson, M
A. Sawyer
H. Jass
E. R. Fowler
J. W. , Peterman
J A. Carr
Wise Resolution Prompts Order In Print Notices
The text indicates a 6 issue plan to publish all arrest proceedings and mayor court items, aiming to avoid misidentification. It states no malice in print items and seeks to simplify news matters, urging those named to appear clearly in notices.
Attacked by a Ferocious Dog Injures Boy in Gay Township
Ray Wright nine year old son of Mr and Mrs W Wright of Gay township was mauled by a large ferocious dog on Monday. The dog tore flesh and muscles from his left arm and caused severe wounds. His mother rescued him with an axe and he was taken to Dr West for treatment and was alive and improving at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wright
K. Wright
Gay Township
Black person confronts boy in corn field
Hopkins Journal reports a frightening incident near town where Fred Gray, 12, son of Sherm Gray, was chased from a corn field by a unidentified Black individual wielding a razor and a public safety item. The motive and origin remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gray
Sherm Gray
Hopkins Journal
Contemptible Theft Destroys Grave Rose At Dr Goodson Plot
Hopkins Journal condemns a graveyard vandal who dug up and carried away a rose bush planted on the late Dr Goodson's grave. The paper laments such acts by the "most contemptible beings" and urges swift justice for the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Goodson
Hopkins Journal
Free Press Plans Scholarships For Taylor County Youth
The Free Press announces arrangements to send a young man and a young woman from Taylor County to a reputable business college for a practical business education. Scholarships will be awarded to those with the highest paper submissions. Submissions will be carefully considered to ensure merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Sven
Taylor County
County Attorney Dismisses State v Otto and Jett White
Prosecuting Attorney Miller dismissed the cases after review. He cited prior guilty pleas and fines for Siam defendants, doubts of successful prosecution, insufficient evidence, and prior conviction justice. Justice Askren dismissed the case at cost to the state. The Clarinda Herald details the operation and death of Otto White, 18, after an appendicitis procedure at Clarinda hospital.
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Hae
Otto
Jett White
Free Press
Otto White
J. Branson
Siam
Clarinda Hospital
Miller
Jeff White
J. ©. Askren
Clarinda Herald
Young White
Felingenest
Clarinda
Struck Above the Eye in Tile Loading Accident
While loading a wagon with three inch tile last Monday, Jess Fulton suffered a painful eyebrow wound. F B Webb was tossing tiles to Fulton when one edge struck his eyebrow, cutting a deep gash and stunning him briefly. Blood flowed, the wound was dressed, and a half inch lower could have been fatal.
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Jess Fulton
F.B. Webb
Fulton
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Henderson dies at two months
The obituary notes the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Henderson died July 23 1901 aged two months and two days. Funeral service was conducted by Elder Wm Cobb on Wednesday July 24 and burial followed at Bedford cemetery. The bereaved parents receive widespread sympathy.
Hartzler and Jones wed in quiet home ceremony
May E. Jones and Harry L. Hartzler were married Thursday evening July 25 at 6 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs T. R. Jones. Rev. E. N. Ware officiated. The ceremony was simple and friends wish them a happy marriage.
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Hartzler-Jones
Mra
T. R. Jones
Mies May E. Jones
Harry L. Hartzler
E. N. Ware
Ed Henderson Faces Hard Luck Mule Sale Prospect
A brief notice notes Ed Henderson has lost one of his mules, leaving him with limited means to support his wife and children. He plans to sell the remaining mule for 80 dollars to help make a living, asking who has an old mule to spare.
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Henderson
Described as Insane Soldier Ned Benson Sent to Clarinda Asylum
Wednesday last the city saw Nance Benson examined by the insane commissioners and declared of unsound mind. Sheriff McGinness turned him over to Clarinda asylum authorities for care and treatment, hoping proper nursing and medical attention will restore him. Benson is a discharged union soldier receiving a 24 dollar monthly pension and resides at Conway, plagued by the belief he deserted and is pursued along with other unfounded delusions. Friends at Conway wish him swift recovery.
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Nance Benson
McGinness
Clarinda
Benson
Conway
Horse Chases Wagon Then Collapses After Narrow Escape
In a rural scene near a feed yard, a horse named Mr. Horse bolts as a threshing machine and a spring wagon approach. The mad sprint ends when the horse crashes near M. V. Stretch and finally sinks exhausted by Main Street, collapsing beside A. K's four-in-hand.
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Mr. Alk
Morris
Mr. Stretch
Horse
M. V
A. K’s
Hagey Dies From Injuries In Braddyville Shooting
A shooting at Braddyville last week left John Hagey mortally injured. John Russell, identified as the alleged shooter, remains at large with threats reported against any capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
John Hagey
John Russell
Braddyville
Aches of the convention to be preached at church
At the Baptist Church next Sunday morning the junior work illustrated offers a message titled Aches of the Convention. The event is expected to interest parents and all parishioners and is open to all attendees with the pastor inviting everyone to attend.
New Bank Planned at Gravity by Local Investors
Clyde residents Thomas F Merrigan and J P Hardin with F J McCartney have purchased a building at Gravity and will launch a bank in the town, creating a second banking institution there.
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New Bank For Gravity
F. Merrigan
J. P. Hardin
F. J. McCartney
Clyde
Gravity
ANOTHER WITNESS TESTIFIES IN EL RENO LETTER
From El Reno Oklahoma Territory July 24 1901 a correspondent reports crowds swelling for registration with 130000 registered and two days left to register. Murders for robbery noted. a colored woman jailed for throat cuts. notaries abundant with schemes. readers recount fort Reno visit six miles northwest and mail delays. Locals camp with names Harrizto and others awaiting Aug 15 return with farms loaded.
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el Reno
O. T
Bedford Boys
Lynch
L. L. Terrell
Chas. Bush
E. Williams
Stine Taylor
H. H. Hatfield
Harrison Patch
Taylor County
Ft Reno
P. O
C. H. Harrizto
Wwe
J C Jones Horribly Hurt In Barn Fall Near Bedford
J C Jones was badly injured when he fell eight feet through a hole in a hay loft floor at his 220 acre Bedford area farm. He landed on his back and was treated by Dr. Dunlavy. recovery expected. Jones once ran the Clifton hotel and a billiard hall in Bedford.
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Hig Barn
J.C. Jones
Bedford
Dunlavy
Jones
Clifton
Dresher Becomes Shirley Hotel Proprietor in Buffalo
Sam Dresher announces he now runs the Shirley hotel at 868 Bryant Street Buffalo and invites Taylor County friends to visit during the exposition, promising a welcoming reception and hospitality.
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Sam Dresher
Shirley Hotel
Bryant-street
Buffalo
Taylor County
Bedford in Lenox for Woodman Picnic and Ball Game
Bedford residents appear at Lenox Woodman picnic with the Bedford band performing tunes while the Bedford ball team faces Cromwell in a local game.
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Bedford
Lenox
Cromwell
Barn Struck by Lightning West of Bedford Destroyed
A barn owned by L L O Dell ten miles west of Bedford was hit by lightning Wednesday night, catching fire and burning down with about seventy tons of hay. One horse was killed. The loss is around 1500 dollars with insurance.
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L. L.o’dell
Bedford
Three Horses Killed by Lightning in Jackson Township
Farmer Williamson of Jackson township lost three horses to a lightning strike last Saturday night. He values the loss at $350, citing damaged livestock and agricultural setback.
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Williamson
Jackson Township
Bedford Woman Wins Big Land Prize in Opening Draw
Mrs. Martha Laird, 81, of Bedford, drew a Land opening prize worth over 4000 dollars with number 338, while Jim Snyder also drew a prize valued above 3000 dollars. The piece notes other Bedford drawers and cautions on homestead land resale and government restrictions, including payments and trust funds for Indian lands.
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Martha Laird
Jim Snyder
Marthe Laird
O. D. Laird
Bedford
Ellsworth
James
R. Woods
Lawton
Weatherford
C. Kimmell
el Reno
Mattie
H. Beals
Wichita
Eut
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Villisca
Rd Nine
Ak ‘Gourley
Chas,Myers
Lane Moore
John Holmes
Mas Gourley
Wise’ Resolution
Bro
Palmer
Jackson County
Cummins
House
Jackson
Des Moines
Red Oak Eixpress
Clarinda Asylum
Hagey
At the Baptist Church
Charles Hatfield
Dresher In
Secretary of the Interior
Penns
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