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Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

7

Bedford Couple Wed in Colorado Springs

San McCorkle and Misa Elizabeth Randolph wed in Colorado Springs Colorado on Thursday. McCorkle is a popular local farmer who returned after a secret trip. Randolph is the daughter of the late W F Randoph longtime Bedford mayor. the couple will settle on the farm west of town receiving friends’ congratulations.

Ens San McCorkle Misa Elizabeth Rndolph Colorado Springs Colo McCorkle W. F. Randoph Bedford Own

Siam Correspondence From Our Regular Correspondent

Local notes from Siam with visits by W A Elkins and family and Mrs Wolfer. Dr M B Dunning bought a new Ford Runabout in Kansas City and drove it home, planning to use it in medical practice. G A R officers elected at Minneapolis reunion. Republicans urged to unify for Theodore Roosevelt era campaign.

W. A. Elkins Sear New Market F. Blagraves Andy Wolfer Bedford Henry Weingarth Roy Snodgrass Last Sunay Snodgrass Valparaso Ind Eoge M. B. Dunning Kansas City Siam Dunning Clarinda

Bedford Chautauqua praised for effort and growth

Chautauqua notes celebrate Mies Darnellia’s chorus success and $200 fund, with thanks to Rev. Jones for El lison’s words. Local groups praise the rest tent, improvements, and Bedford’s civic spirit. Gov. Hood welcomed by business leaders. Sunflower flags and band escort decorate the grounds. Illinois Democratic convention dispute over Roger C Sullivan’s chairmanship unfolds as Bryan seeks his withdrawal.

Mr. Ellison Rev. Jones Gov. Hood Opie Read Dr. Green Alton Packard Bedford Tor Illinois Bryan Roger C. Sullivan W. J. Bryan Sullivan Illinois Democrate

Thomas Orchestra Concerts at Waterloo Week of Sept 3

Waterloo hosts Thomas Orchestra concerts from Sept 3 through 8 with travel offers on the Chicago Great Western Railway. One fare round trip to Waterloo, return by Sept 10. Tickets available via any Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P A Saint Paul Minn. further details in the notice.

Waterloo Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Eimer St. Paul Minn

Peaches for Sale From James Swan Orchards

An orchard announces 700 bushels of peaches budded and ripening in two to three weeks. Price is 75 cents per bushel. Customers may bring a wagon and pick their own fruit. Located ten miles southwest of Maryville Missouri. Write or phone 36-21 James Swan & Sons Skidmore Missouri.

Maryville

Clearfield school house case seen by Judge Towner

Coemplica Attorney W. M. Jackson celebrates decision in the Clearfield school house dispute. The case traced ed steps from the south side site choice to north side recommendation, state superintendent affirmation, and a mandamus effort. Judge Towner found no changed conditions justifying a new site and left the north site as recommended. An appeal to the Supreme Court remains. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Dowlin a baby girl. News notes cover local visits, a horse accident near the court house, and subscription rates for the Des Moines Register and Leader.

W. M. Dackson Clearfield Towner Supreme Court

A Good Woman Gone Aged 71 at Her Passing

Mrs J J Laws aged 71 years 11 months 17 days died August 17 1906 after heart disease. A Christian wife mother and community helper she aided the sick and poor. Born August 30 1834 in Ohio she lived in Illinois and Iowa before settling in this county. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the Christian church burial in Fairview cemetery. Elba Robyn Robey married February 4 1903 with three children two died later funeral Monday at the A C church Gravity cemetery notes two obituaries in one notice.

J. J. Laws Mary Jane Cashman Ohio Illinois Washington, Til Iowa Knox County Josie McCune Glen D. Laws Centerville Emerson Sarah C. Crawford Oklahoma Henry Weldon W. M Corning Elba Robins A. D. Robey Bayond Bixler

Obituary of Mrs A D Robey from Elba, West Virginia

Mrs A D Robey born July 1 1872 died Saturday August 10 aged 34 years 1 month 9 days in Elba West Virginia moved to Taylor County near Bedford with H L Bowers later married to Mr Robey left an infant son four days old who will not know a mother's care or goodnight kisses text ends with incomplete sentence indicating further details were present in the original obituary

A. D. Robey Elba Robins West Virginia Taylor Co Bedford H. L. Bowers Mr. Robey Abe

Canada Thistle Control Methods Highlighted in 1906 Iowa Law

In a letter from readers, practical thistle control trials in Illinois are summarized, showing cutting, plowing, sowing millet and rye, and burning to eradicate Canada thistle with a cost of about 10.50 per acre. The note cites persistent cutting and burning as essential and asks for Iowa state law. The response quotes Sec. 1562 Amended Code, requiring road supervisors to issue written notices to landowners to destroy thistles within ten days, with duties and costs borne by the landowner or county fund, and recovery via the tax system.

Toledo Blade Oour County Taylor County Illinois Iowa Board of Supervisors

Novelist Churchill Runs for New Hampshire Governor

Winston Churchill, famed novelist, enters the Republican nomination race for governor of New Hampshire driven by frustration with corporate influence in state politics. He cites indignation as his motive and aims to reform Granite State politics, drawing parallels to reform efforts by Emery in Pennsylvania and Colby in New Jersey.

Winston Churchill New Hampshire Mr. Churchill Granite State Emery Pennsylvania Colby New Jersey Everybody's Magazine

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