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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1906

Page

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Incest charge leads to warrant and custody move

On July 30 a warrant was issued for Wm. Sanborn of Nodaway township on incest with his daughter Sylva, now twenty. Sheriff Humphrey brought him to Lenox, where he waived examination and posted 800 bond for court. Iowa Children’s Home Society seeks surrender of minor Essie fourteen and Willie twelve. Essie surrendered, Willie returned home awaiting outcome. Sanborn to be further action after criminal case.

A. W. Laningham Iowa Childrens’ Home Society of Des Moines Essie Willie Lenox New Times

Restaurant owner injured after cellar fall

Mr. Bud Hindman suffered a severe accident slipping down eight cellar steps near the Delmonico. His arm and shoulder were badly ripped and muscles torn. He carries the injured arm in a sling and remains seriously unwell. Shenandoah World.

Bud Hindman Delmonico Shenandoah World

Engagement Notice for Corning Marriage

Dr 8 D Large receives invitation to attend marriage of his brother in law Dr Potter to Miss Juliette Farley at the bride’s parents home in Corning Iowa on August 8 Hopkins Journal notes Potter has many friends in the city sending early congratulations.

8. D. Large Dr. Potter Juliette Farley Corning Potter Hopkins Journal

Cummins Re-nominated With Large Plurality Over Perkins

In a standout locality Governor Cummins secured a plurality of 830 over Perkins and a majority of 226, indicating a strong, consistent lead throughout the race. The outcome suggests broad support and a decisive victory for Cummins.

Cummins Perkins

Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It

An old census style health ad claims many suffer unseen kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidneys back and urinary issues, touts free sample and booklet, and lists Binghamton New York address for orders.

Obituary of Josiah Litteer Pioneering Iowa settler dies at 83

Josiah Litteer aged 83 dies at his Yukon Oklahoma home after a long life as a Taylor County Iowa pioneer. Born April 12 1823 in Deckertown New Jersey he and wife Margaret Krupper moved west settling near Conway Iowa, later to Bedford and Yukon He served as county surveyor and with Burlington Land Co He helped organize lodges I O O F and Masonic orders He and his wife Mary Jane Kitchen had six more survivors at his death funeral conducted by Rev Jones and Rev Price with Masonic burial at Lexington cemetery Also noted is obituary of German born Civil War veteran Mr Earnest who died aged 63 years nine months and fifteen days in Jackson township, Taylor County Iowa.

Josiah Litteer Yukon Ok&j Taylor County Bourne Deckertown Sussex County N. J Coshocton Ohio Margaret Krupper Mansfield Monroe County Iowa Conway Litteer Clarissa Campbell Sylvina Duffield Creston Ollie Daniels Bedford Niles Clayton Township Cleveland Oklahoma City Okl H. K Lilly May Monroe C Mansfield O Burlington Land Co Bedford Lodge I. O. O. F Masonic Lodge G. F. Daniels Oklahoma Mary Jane Kitchen Daniels Germany United States Richmond Philips County Kansas Indians and Settlers. During An Invasion Mr. Earnest Jackson Township Mr. Earnest Hannah Ditch J. I. Larison F. M. Brown Frank L Roy Spurgeon Earnest Forest Grove A. S. Jones Forest Grove Cemetery

Quieting Title Suit In New Market Lots In 1906

Original Notice in Taylor county Iowa District Court states W M Jackson owner in fee of lots 1 2 3 4 in block 8 New Market seeks to quiet title and bar other claimants. Defendants must answer by noon Oct 2 1906 or default and decree will be entered. notice approved for six weeks in Bedford Free Press July 14 1906.

The Bedford Lumber Co D. Atwood John T. Atwood Leander D. Atwood Elizabeth A. Ray Matilda E. Duffey Louis G. Atwood Martha Anderson Linda Atwood E. J. Marsh E. E. Woodward New Market Taylor County Iowa District Court Court House Bedford W. M. Jackson Bedford Free Press H. M. Towner

Local Harness Store Closes as Owner Calls for Settlements

Having sold my harness store I wish to close up my business with out delay. Parties indebted to me for shop work or merchandise, will please call at once and settle. Books at my feed barn on west Main street. 1911.

West Main Street

Card of Thanks for Father Josiah Litteer

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown at our father Josiah Litteer’s funeral. Your thoughtful acts brought comfort to our family during this difficult time.

Josiah Litteer

Administratrix Notice of Vincent M Reed Estate

Carrie Reed is appointed administratrix of Vincent M Reed deceased by Taylor County Iowa District Court on July 20 1906 all debts are to be paid to the administratrix and all claims must be presented for allowance by July 21 1906 to the court prior notice given to interested persons by clerk of the district court in Taylor County Iowa

District Court Taylor County Iowa Vincent M. Reed Carrie Reed

Siam News Notes Visits and Social Gatherings

From Our Regular Correspondent Robert Timberlake visited Siam on Wednesday. William Fry, Ora Clayton attended the Cherokee Indian ball game in Clarinda Tuesday. Col J S Hanshaw and wife visited C M Hosman from Bedford Sunday. Uncle Sam Wineinger, William Lenden and wives and Jennie Canady traveled from New Market Sunday to see Mr and Mrs J T Blagrave. Col Clayton and wife came from Wizner Nebraska to aid Mrs Clayton's sister Mrs C M Hosman during illness. Charles Fry came from St Joe Missouri to visit his parents and then left with wife and son for Clarinda Tuesday morning.

Robert Timberlake Siam Wm. Fry Ora Clayton Clarinda Col J. S. Hanshaw Bedford C. M. Hosman Wizner Neb Charles Fry St. Joe

Gem City Business College Ad in Quincy Illinois

An Illinois business college announces itself as the largest and most successful in America with 20 teachers and 1400 students. It offers courses in bookkeeping shorthand typewriting penmanship banking and related fields. Graduates secure employment and a 64 page illustrated catalogue is mailed free upon request to D L Musseumay president at 28th street Quincy Illinois.

America D. L. Musseumay Quincy Illinois

Granite and Marble Co Offers 5 Percent Off Monuments

For the next sixty days the Iowa and Missouri Granite and Marble Co will discount granite monuments by five percent on any Mail Order House price for the same work. Bring your catalogue and order early as prices will stay up through fall. Nine kinds of granite are offered and with Mail Order House you have only one. Butf

Iowa & Missouri Granite and Marble Co

Piles relief ad promises cure in days with PAZO OINTMENT

Druggists authorize refund if PAZO OINTMENT does not cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. A 50 cent tube is advertised with guarantees and quick relief claims.

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