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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence describes a county fair with brass bands, exhibition stalls, and crowds, mentioning horses, cattle, sheep, musical acts, trained dog acts, and acrobatics. It notes plans for new sheds and a general sense of enthusiasm, plus condolences for a family tragedy.
Blockton hosts its eighteenth annual fair with strong leadership from M A Griffith H L Cary and J H Poe. Hon A I Smith D W Turner and W M Jackson address large crowds while Yeomen Girls Band Norwalk and Blockton Band provide music. Prizes awarded for colts and daily feats include a life slip via rope and balloon parachute stunts.
The former cashier of Farmers State Bank of Clearfield, W. A. Ferren, who disappeared amid the bank’s troubles, was captured in Kansas City after a post office sighting. Sheriff Humphrey and Deputy Long arrested him as he inquired for mail, and Ferren, alias Perren, denies identity while being held for alleged defalcations and bank collapse losses.
Mrs. J W Tate died Friday at 5 o clock after a brief illness from heart failure in the Garland Annex apartment. A brief funeral was held Saturday at 11 conducted by Rev S E Henry. Interment followed Sunday in Oneida Illinois. Tate family history notes six children with two sons dead. References to Christian faith and longtime Bedford residence.
Henry Walter Douglas, born September 14, 1888 in Courtland County New York, died at his West Bedford home on Tuesday morning August 27 1907 at 9 10 from a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock and burial followed in Bedford Cemetery with Rev A J Jones officiating.
A Charleston Hersald item from September praises Campbell Brothers big show. It lauds the promise fulfilled with astonishment and delights, calling the circus acts the best under its big tents. The menagerie and museum are described as superb and the brothers as gentlemen who make everyone feel at home and pleased.
F M Scane and family plan to move to Villisca this week or next where he will stock racket goods in a newly secured store room. Scane formerly ran a clothing business with R H Fuller and is regarded as a capable businessman. The notice suggests Bedford residents Miss them and wishes them prosperity. also details a WoLog Rolling program at Redding Iowa on September 2 1907 with concerts drills and contests.
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