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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1906

Page

6

City Officials and Council Seats Listed

City officials include Mayor Geo. &, McKinley Clerk Jas. W. Beauchamp Treasurer Frank Coppel Assessor Isaac Kersey Marshal and Street Com R. Vickery Night Watch Thus. Meredith City Attorney Chas. Thomas Councilmen first ward C. A. Orth J. S. Evans Second ward George Daniels J. S. Hanshaw Third ward John Hindman Will Dallison.

McKinley Jas W. Beauchamp Frank Coppel Isaac Kersey R. Vickery

Secret Societies Lodge Meeting Notices

Secret societies listings show multiple Masonic, Odd Fellows and veteran group meetings. Taylor Lodge No 156 F and A M meets by full moon. Triangle Chapter No 68 meets second Monday. Bedford Lodge No 101 K of P meets first and third Mondays. other bodies include OES Chapter 228, Encampment 73 IOOF, Golden Rule 134 DOR, MWA Bedford Camp 1273, Maple Leaf Camp 457 RNA, Sedgwick Post 10 GAR and Relief Corps 83 with varied second/ fourth weekly dates and rooms in Masonic, Castle, Odd Fellows or Woodman halls.

Taylor Lodge Masonic Hall F. B. Webb C. L Wiis Bedford Odd Fellows Hall AE Lake Golden Rule Lodge No 134 D of R Saray Sawyer Huldan Hornback Secy

Church and church school schedules by denomination

Sunday school times and preaching hours listed for Methodist Presbyterian and Christian churches. Includes Young Peoples Union Epworth league prayer meetings and various meeting dates. Pastor and meeting leaders named. weekly and biweekly services noted.

Young Peoples Union Covenant Meeting Methodist Epworth WFM Txsompson Presbyterian Young Peoples Meeting Morning Star Barackman Christian Sunday School CWBM Epcger Pricx

Low Tuesday fares from Great Western to Midwest and Northwest

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers half rate tickets every Tuesday for travel to Minnesota, North Dakota, and the Canadian Northwest, with first and third Tuesdays for other territories. Apply through any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer, GP A, St Paul, Minnesota. State your party size and intended travel.

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Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription touted for women health

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a comprehensive remedy for female ailments including displacements, prolapse, painful periods, and weakness. It claims strong medical endorsements, minimal alcohol content, and notes free offers of advice and the Medical Adviser book, with pricing details for the book and a mention of Dr. Pierce at Buffalo NY.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y People’s Common Sense

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Bedford Ad

Bedford farmer D E Harris describes marked kidney trouble relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Bibbins' drug store. He reports back and loins pain relief and improved health. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells the remedy for 50 cents. remember the name Doan's.

Bright Dean Bedford D. £. Harris Bibbins Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Grave Differences Appear Force Palma to Resign

Havana August 27 The Cuban government considers an amnesty for armed rebels who return peaceably home but the decree faces opposition. Defense funds of 2 million dollars are set, army expansion continues, and laborers are drawn by Palma’s high pay. Mendez Capote opposes Palma amid rumor of liberal concessions and possible Palma withdrawal. Insurgents strike in Santa Clara with treasury looted, horses seized, and Mendieta captured. Mexico blocks Cuban rebels from gulf ports. Stolypin terror fades in St Petersburg as daughter and other relatives survive a bomb attack and further details unfold.

Palma Havana Treasury Ishor Associated Press Mendez Capote Alfredo Zeyas Liberal Party Major Gomez Cascadal Santa Clara Las Lajas Carlos Mendieta Aranda Mendieta Mexico Mexico City Gulf

Frightfully Burned Machinist Cures With Arnica Salve

Chas W Moore a machinist from Ford City Pa burned his hand in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and reports a quick perfect cure. Advertises salve as healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles from A L Bibbins drag store.

Chas. W. Moore Ford City A. L. Bibbins Drag Store

Commission at Washington Prepares for New Rate Law

Washington notes that by August 28, as the new railroad rate law takes effect, most Interstate Commerce Commission members are expected in Washington. Commissioner Franklin K. Lake arrived with others, meeting Secretary Edward A. Mosely and reviewing mail. Commissioner Lane said railroads appear ready to comply, with Pacific coast lines already arranging to conform.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Franklin K. Lake California Commission Edward A. Mosely Lane Pacific Coast

Misgour Murdress reprieved by Governor Folk

Kansas City Mo Aug 27 Governor Folk at Jefferson City today granted a reprieve till October 26 to Mrs Agnes Myers now in jail at Liberty awaiting execution for the murder of her husband. The governor also respited Frank Hartmann her accomplice. The Rev J G Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga says Electric Bitters is a God send to mankind curing me of lame back stiff joints and complete physical collapse. Greatest remedy for weakness and all stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at A L Ribbins Drug Store Price 50c Appears In Low Lands But it Is Not Thought Crops Will Suffer Frost was reported in the Iowa low lands today but it is not thought that the corn crop will suffer.

Folk Kansas City Jefferson City Agnes Myers Liberty U. S. Supreme Court Frank Hartmann J. G. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belair A. L. Ribbins Drug Store Iowa

Assassin escapes after killing Warsaw governor

Warsaw reports General Von Zearliarski, acting military governor of Warsaw and commander of the Fifth army corps, was shot this afternoon while riding in a cab. The assassin fled. In St Petersburg an attempt on Baron Stahl’s life was reported but denied.

Warsaw von Zearliarski Fifth Army Corps Baron Stahl St. Petersburg Perhoff Park Stahl Trephoff

Three Men Stabbed by Watermelon Thieves in Dodge Township

Newton Phipps and William Phipps brothers and John Garland were seriously stabbed Sunday afternoon in Dodge township by watermelon thieves. The guilty parties are known but not yet apprehended. Newton Phipps may die.

Boone Newton Phipps William Phipps John Garland Dodge Township

Japanese to Notify the United States Government

Washington August 27 The Japanese government advised the state department it will open the port of Dalny to commerce of all nations September 1st.

United States Washington State Department Dalny

Insurgents Battle in Bejucal Ends with Casualties

A group of insurgents entered Bejucal in Havana province last evening. They fortified the town and fought through the night against government forces. The clash left three insurgents and one rural guard dead.

Havaney Bejucal Havana

Peabody Sends $40,000 to Bank Receiver in Chicago

Francis Peabody today sent a check of forty thousand dollars to the receiver of the Milwaukee Avenue bank to cover every claim against him, whether in genuine or forged papers. The action aims to show sympathy for the bank's victims and settles all outstanding claims.

Francis Peabody Chicago Francis Peabody Milwaukee Avenue Bank

Fairbanks and Washington address Ohio colored expo

Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks and Booker T. Washington spoke at the Ohio state colored industrial and educational exposition in Grove City, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, on August 25.

Columbus Ohio Charles W. Fairbanks Booker T. Washington Ohio State Colored Industrial and Educational Exposition Grove City

Tammany Pick for Governor Sulzer Endorsed by Harburger

New York Aug 27 Julius Harburger Tammany leader declared he will nominate William Sulzer of New York City for governor at Buffalo in response to District Attorney Jerome challenging Tammany to state its choice.

Jerome New York Julius Harburger Buffalo William Sulzer Tammany Pall

Roosevelt asks aid for Chile earthquake victims

Oyster Bay Aug 5 President Roosevelt today issued a proclamation appealing for relief aid for the earthquake stricken in Chile.

Roosevelt Aska Oyster Bay Roosevelt Chile

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