Local Notes and Visits Across Bedford Area
A compilation of social and community notices from Bedford and nearby towns. Correspondents record visits, illnesses, births, and gatherings including Hig hpoint figures such as Mrs Etta Miller and Dean McCormick's sick baby, and numerous visits among families like the Cowen, Candle, Churchill, and Duncan households. Community events include a New Hope basket meeting with five new baptisms and troop visits to Clarinda Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hughes
Susie John
Walt Myers
Will Myers
James Tippie
Conway
Vanchie Cowen
Clyde Olmstead
Ruby Lowry
Ethel Wells
Noah Barks
Harve Churchill
Ishmeal Churchill
Parnel
Minnie Whitten
Hopkins
Hugh Kent
Kent
Bruce Williamson
Earl Nalley
Parks
Mable Kemery
Bedford
Edd Caudle
Harry
Old Hoxworth
Sam Hoxworth
Lillian Brown
Kansas City
George Allison
Bro. Carrol
Will Pierce
Bros, Bartin
Carrol
DeVores
A. Kirkpatrick
St. Joe
Byron Engles
New Hope
Cowen’s Pond
Gravity News Highlights Local Sickness and Socials
Gravity area reports illnesses including Mrs. L. T. Reed and Ruth Chandler, with Mrs. Elbert Storer entertaining guests from Siam. Many locals travel to Bedford and Ired Phillips visits Gravity. Funeral for Miles Morris held, Chautauqua trip, M E picnic, and local social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Reed
Ruth Chandler
Elbert Storer
Siam
Jesse Lovitt
Illinois
Claude Nelson
Bedford
James Lucas
James Johnston
B. F. Mencker
Reed Cottage
Elmer Brown
Baby
Missouri
Miles Morris
Gravity
Reading Club
N. T. Brown
Ired Phillips
Oklahoma
Myra Lock
Beall
Fadies Aid Society
The
Christian Church
Whiteman
Chautauqua
Billy
Chas. Morris
Fresno
Cal
M. E
Nell Clayton and Del Nuller Wed in Marvyille Missouri
Miss Nell Clayton and Mr Del Nuller were married on Wednesday August seven in Marvyille Missouri. A daughter was born Wednesday August seven to Mr and Mrs Gert Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvyille
Nell Clayton
del Nuller
Gert Stewart
Local Disturbances Shade Iowa News Headlines
The dispatch reports a nine mile northwest Charles City area assault on a 12 year old girl by a tramp, a Waterloo Gasoline Engine Works employee S H Howard found dead in bed, a dismissed lawsuit over factory damages, Chariton’s railroad fund boost, Lt Col Cooke honored then leaving guard service, Daffy girls in Des Moines to be sent to a home, Burlington home-coming week plans, a boldness shown by Tommy Kirk’s mother clearing his banknote disgrace, a truck accident near Fayette injuring Dan Thompson, and Arthur Marr of Iowa National Guard facing court martial for desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Trembly
Charles City
S. H. Howard
Waterloo
Forge Company
Chariton
Waterloo, Pella & Southwestern
Cooke
Jonsz National Guard
California
Daffy
Des Moines
Good Sisters
Dubuque
Brennan
Burlington
Nashia
Iowa
Httle
Tommy Kirk
Cedar Falls
Colorado
New Hempton
Donnan
Arthur Marr
Company J
Iowa National Guard
Council Bluffs
Marr
Immunity Question Flares In Chicago Trust Probe
A day of fatiguing talks among the department of justice Chicago district attorney officials and Chicago & Alton railroad counsel left the immunity issue unsettled. Bonaparte said no final decision would be made until he could communicate with Judge Landis and noted he would determine if immunity would be granted. Separately 5000 factory girls face a multi week layoff as three large thread plants plan August closures for vacations with no immediate replacement staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Tribune Today
Department of Justice
United States District Attorney’s Office
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Bonaparte
Washington
Landis
Sims
Wilkerson, Son
Morrison
Alton Railroad
Standard Oil Company
New York
Campbell Clark
Clark Bread Company
Edinborough
Newark
Kearney
N. J
Alantic City
Mr. Clark
Coney Island
Wind Storm Hits Near Arispie Wrecks Farmstead
A severe windstorm Friday afternoon five miles east of Arispie damaged crops and farms. John Shields family home and barn were destroyed, Mrs Shields and a baby injured and carried to a ditch but expected to recover. Roy Lucas injured. threshing outfit destroyed. a doctor from Hopeville was thrown from a buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Flemming
Roy
Ray Snodgrass
Valpariso
Indiana
Wilson
Sharpsburg
Gunn Land Company
Ed Smith
Clarinda
Arispie
Dr. Armitage
Hopeville
Roy Armitage
Afton
Faley's Kidney Cure Advertises Cure All Kidney Ailments
A bold warning claims Faley's Kidney Cure fully cures all kidney and bladder diseases. The ad notes it is sold by H. B. Rhoads, a local druggist, urging readers to use the remedy to avoid worsening health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faley
H. B. Rhoads
Storm Wrecks Farms and Barns in Local Area
The storm destroyed Abe Conn's orchard and ripped clothing from Mr. Henderson as they clung to trees. Emerson’s Creston barn was wrecked and a wagon of oats was blown to pieces. Widespread crop damage reported. barns and outbuildings suffered heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Conn
Mr. Conn
Mr. Henderson
Chas. Emerson
Creston
Telegraphers Strike Quiet. Union Seeks Broker Scale
In New York on August 19 the telegraphers strike quieted with no major claims. Western Union and Postal officials remained out of town, while strikers reported favorable progress. The local union announced demanding brokers sign a union scale by noon and planned a daily publication to present the strikers’ view. The leased wire news service improved nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Wall Street
Panama Canal Settlement Arranged by Taft With Colombia and Panama
Secretary Taft on August 19 concluded an arrangement with representatives of the United States of Colombia and Panama to settle the dispute arising from Panama's separation from Colombia and the creation of the canal zone, detailing terms and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Washington, D. C
Taft
United States of Columbia
United States
Columbia
Canal Zone
Taft Negotiates Three-Treaty Arrangement On Canal Zone
A protocol arrangement covers three treaties, one likely to go to the Senate next session if approved by the president and Secretary Root. Taft leads negotiations at Root's request due to canal zone relations with Colombia, aiming to settle Colombia Panama claims and restore commercial ties. Delegates from Colombia and Panama attended, with U S officials guiding and representing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presient
Root
Senate
Congress
Taft
Canal Zone
Columbia
Panama
Cortez
Zey Guzman
Arango
Arosemona
William Nelson Cromwell
United States
Man claims anti saloon spy role in Albia arrest
Dee Pettijohn of Chariton is jailed in Albia awaiting trial for attempting to enter a house at night. George Carmean found him lurking by windows after Ottumwa trip and police found him at the depot. Pettijohn produced a letter from Des Moines Law and Order League leader advising legal action against illegal liquor dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Dee Pettijohn
Chariton
George Carmean
Ottumwa
Pettyjohn
Price
Nquor
Attor ney Price Files Case Tied to Hammond Fees
Mr. Price and Hammond worked to locate and reveal places while attorneys would split fees with him. Price tried to obtain a letter from officials but failed, and the matter will be pursued in court. Price has long served the anti saloon league, while Hammond spurs temperance activists to uncover case facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Hammond
Anti-Saloon League
How to Cure Chilblains by Bucklin’s Arnica Salve
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine recommends Bucklin's Arnica Salve to treat chilblains and frost bites. He claims it also helps salt rheum fever sores and other skin conditions. Available for 25 cents at A L Bibbins' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklin
A. L. Bibbins
Social Maneuvers in Army Life and Tactics
In army life social dynamics often influence operations as much as strategy. Officers cultivate loyalties and networks to ensure discipline and smoother command, while enlisted units rely on camaraderie and informal leadership to maintain morale under stress.
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Siam News
State News
E. S. VanSickle
Peters Shoe Co
St. Louis
Vic
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ayer
Ally Co
Lowall
Mass
Ucturera
Cilerry
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