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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1906

Page

6

City Officials Names and Ward Representatives Listed

City officials and ward representatives announced include Geo. S. McKinley mayor, Jas. W. Beauchamp reassurance receiver, Frank Coppel and Isaac Kersey night watch, Thos. Meredith city attorney. Council members: first ward C. A. Orth S. Evans. second ward George Iren street commissioner R. Vickery Daniels J. S. Hanshaw. third ward Ohn Hindman Will Dallison.

Geo. S. McKinley Merk Jas W. Beauchamp Frank Coppel Isaac Kersey Fr S. Evans George Iren Street Com R. Vickery Daniels J. S. Hanshaw Ohn Hindman Will Dallison

Secret Societies Gather at Local Masonic Halls

Fraternal groups including Taylor Lodge No 156 A F and A M meet on or before full moon first Thursdays at the Masonic hall. Triangle Chapter No 63 R A M meets second Monday evenings. Bedford Lodge No 101 K of P meets first and third Mondays. Wild Rose Temple No 89 Rathbone Sisters meet first or third Fridays. Bedford Encampment No 73 I O O F meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Golden Rule Lodge No 134 D of R meets first and third Tuesdays. Bedford Camp No 1273 M W A meets second and fourth Thursdays. Woodman Camp No 457 RN A meets second Tuesday. Jedgwick Post No 10 G A R meets second and fourth Mondays. Relief Corps No 83 meets second and sixth Saturdays.

Taylor Lodge No A. F A. M Masonic Hall F. B. Weep Co. L. Willis, Secy Triangle BF. B. Waps J.J. Laws Gecy H. P Bedford Lodge No K. of P Castle Hall Wild Rose Temale No Rathbone K. P. Hall Olrie Hess H. P. Lone Bedford Odd Fellows Hall A. E. Lake W. H. Kamery Scribe, Co. P Golden Rule Lodge No. 134 D. of R Tin Sarah Sawyer N. G Ins Huldar Hornback Secy Jedgwick Post No. 10 Heir Hall B. Cour W. F. Evans Adj. Com Edgwick Relief Corps No. 83 Army Hall

Church Directories for Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian

Directory lists Sunday school and worship times for Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian churches. It includes preaching at 11:00 and 7:30, youth and Young Peoples groups, prayer meetings, and monthly or quarterly activities led by church pastors.

Wnday Young Peoples Sn Werdnes Covenant PU Hall Methodist Nday Epworth Ue Ednes WF M W. B. Thompson Presbyterian R. L. Barackman Christian Mday School Young Peoples Hing Bocer Prick

Great Western sale to Minnesota and Canada homeseekers

The Chicago Great Western offers land sales at about half rates to homeseekers bound for Minnesota North Dakota and the Canadian North. The program runs on very Tuesday and the first and third Tuesdays, via any Great Western agent P Elmer G P A St Paul.

Chicago Great Western Way Minnesota North Iota Great Western P. Elmer

Dr Pierce’s Medicines Promote Women’s Health Remedies

Ad promoting Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo medicines for women’s ailments. Claims Favorites Prescription and other remedies cure periodical headaches backaches bearing-down distress and pelvic symptoms. Urges readers to request free booklet and consult physician. notes confidential correspondence and a medical adviser book with over a thousand pages. Also advertises Dr Pierce’s Pellets for stomach liver and bowels with laxative and cathartic uses.

Piercd Brongle R.V. Pierce Buffalo Pierce People’s Common Sense R. V. Pierce

Kidney Pills Promoted As Cure For Kidney Trouble

Bedford resident D E Harris testifies to relief from back pain and kidney symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Bibbins' drug store. Ad asserts many sufferers ignore kidney issues, warning of progression to diabetes or Bright's disease, and promotes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents with price 50 cents.

Bright Dean Bedford D. E. Harris Bibbins Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan’s Lake Strout Chicago

Reunion of Army of the Philippines Opens in Des Moines

The seventh annual reunion opened at Knights of Pythias hall with Commander in Chief Alfred Frost urging expulsion of former secretary Albert M. Fouts over cashing two society checks. The gathering featured decorated halls, speeches by Governor Cummins, and a large campfire where Eighth Army Corps veterans shared memories of battles, politics, and football triumphs.

Des Moinés Des Moines Army of the Philippines Knights of Pythias St. Louis Corp National Society Ais Adjutant General K. of Paall Signal Corps Eighth Army Corps N Calef Frost Cummins Irving Hale Denver George W. Mattern Cummings Iowa Laugater Army Towa Sixth Locust Streets Stanford University of California San Francisco

Electric Bitters hailed by church pastor as cure all

The Rev. J. C. Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a god send and claims it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He says two bottles let him walk three miles in 50 minutes and feels like a new man. Sold under guarantee at A N Bibbins Drug Store price 50s.

J. C. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belair A. N. Bibbins! Drug Store

Emperor and family go to guards camp at Krasnoye Silo

St. Petersburg August 14 The emperor travels with his entire family and a large part of the court to Krasnoye Silo to spend the week at the guards camp. Strict precautions are in place to protect his safety during the stay.

St. Petersburg Krasnoye Silo

Hand Burned in Electrical Furnace at Ford City Pa

Machinist Chac W Moore suffered a severe burn on his hand from an electrical furnace in Ford City Pennsylvania He treated the wound with Bucklen s Amica Salve described as a quick and perfect cure The advert claims it is the greatest healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles and lists A L Bibbins drug store as the seller with a 25 cent price.

W. Moore Ford City A. L Bibbins Drug Store

Grand Arete of Order Regine Session Opens in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Wis Aug 14 The eighth annual convention of the grana aerle of the fraternal order of Eagles opened here this forenoon Delegates number about fifteen hundred are present

Grand Arete of Order Regine Milwaukee Wis Grana Aerle Fraternal Order of Eagles

Strong Cummins figure chosen Iowa GOP chairman

Des Moines August 14 news reports the republican state central committee elected Frank F. Woods of Etna ville as chairman in a surprise vote. The progressives gained control with Estabrook's coalition, choosing Riniker as vice chairman Franke as secretary and Converse as speakers chairman. Committee plans to organize campaign during state fair week and pursue full ticket victory.

Des Moines Republican State Central Committee Frank F. Woods Eatherville Roney W. ¥. McGoy Clinton McColl Adel Woods Estabrook McCoy Taney Franke Converse Riniker Cowles Epps Copeland Wright S. D. Riniker Rock Rapids C. 8. Franke Parkersburg

Life Pills Offered For Constipation Cure

A. L. Bibbins' drug store advertises Dr King’s Life Pills as a cure for chronic constipation. E. W. Goodloe of Dallas claims the remedy helped him and he is now a happy man. The ad notes a 25 cent price and provides the store address at 107 St. Louis St., Dallas, Tex.

Tle Dr. King E. W. Goodloe St. Louis St Dallas Tex A. L. Bibbins

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