five rural free delivery routes inaugurated at bedford post office
last Monday rural free delivery began from the Bedford post office on five routes. hundreds of farmers within ten miles received mail in a wagon labeled U S Mail R F D delivering from train to post office to wagon to door. carriers offer stamps money orders and letter posting, praised by the beneficiaries. routes named for five carriers with directions and the note on their trustworthy service.
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Bedford
U.S
Chas. Darling
George Klopp
Death of Mrs. Cornelia McClain in Benton township
Mrs Cornelia McClain formerly Cornelia Wakeman died at her brother A B Wakeman s home in Benton township on December 3. Born July 26 1844 in Lockport New York she joined the Baptist church early and remained faithful. She was twice married first to Elder Edward Palmer and later to Mr McClain. Survived by three brothers and one sister Stephen Wakeman Grand Rapids R A Wakeman Kansas City A B Wakeman Bedford and Mrs Marsh Waushcon Wis. Funeral held at A B Wakeman s residence conducted by Rev D W Griffith with burial in Bedford Cemetery.
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A. B. Wakeman
Benton Township
Cornelia McClain
Edward Palmer
McClain
Stephen Wakeman
Grand Rapids
Mich
R. A. Wakeman
Kansas City
Adjudged Insane Mrs Winslow Taken to Clarinda Hospital
Mrs Cora A Winslow, wife of a Grove township farmer, was brought before the insane board and adjudged insane. After declining health and a suicide attempt by poison, Deputy Sheriff Long, her husband and sister escorted her to Clarinda hospital, traveling overland to Gravity then by the K and W railroad.
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Cora A. Winslow
Insane Board
Clarinda Hospital
Presbytery of Corning to Convene in Bedford Church
Bedford church hosts the Presbytery of Corning from Friday through Sunday with sessions open to the public. Notable speakers include Rev. Wm. Carter of Kansas City and Rev. John Ray of Des Moines. Saturday features C E and Sunday school programs with talks on junior work and Sabbath school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Church
Corning
Bedford
Wm. Carter
1St. Presbyterian Church of
Kansas City
Presbytery
John ‘Ray
Des Moines
Miss Stoddard
T. K. Hunter
Villisca
Jesus
Dr. MacIntosh
Presbyterian services and events this Sunday in town
Miss Cole presides as hymn "I love thy kingdom, Lord" opens benediction. Sabbath school at 9 30 preaching at 11 by the Presbytery moderator. Juniors meet at M E church with Miss Stoddard at 2 30. Dr John S MacIntosh addresses men at 3 p m in Presbyterian church. Rev A S Wight conducts C E at 6 80 p m. MacIntosh preaches again at 7 30 p m using the new Presbyterian Hymnal. cordial welcome to all. BK N Warez
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cole
M. E
Miss Stoddard
John S. MacIntosh
Presbyterian Church
A. S. Wight
Mt. Ayr
C. E
Death of Harvey N. Mahan in California return to Missouri
Obituary notes Harvey N. Mahan born June 8 1872 Bedford Missouri died November 28 1901 in Los Angeles after cerebral meningitis while en route to spend winter in California. Burial in Titus cemetery Hopkins with services December 1 conducted by Rev Wim Cobb. Surviving family includes father mother and a brother. relatives in mourning. Also includes a commemorative sketch of Comrade Sellers and Civil War anecdotes ending with a hymn origin from a signaling incident during the Atlanta Campaign.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harvey N. Mahan
Mahan
Bedford
California
Hopkins
Hazel Dell
Wim. Cobb
Titus
Dillon
Montana
T. S. Mahan
Lenox Defeats Bedford In Turkey Valley Thanksgiving Game
Lenox 15 Bedford 0 as Lenox outweighted Bedford yet Bedford held to two Lenox touchdowns and a touchback. Vistors from Bedford endured good natured taunts and left on the afternoon train. Gate receipts netted Bedford 40 dollars and 101 tickets were sold at the Bedford depot.
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Bedford
Lenox
Martin
Knox College
E P Sellers Dies at Home Near Conway
Edward P. Sellers died Sunday at about 4 p m at his home near Conway Town after over a year of illness from Brights disease. He was about 66, born in Pennsylvania, survived by a wife and nine children. A large crowd attended his burial in Conway cemetery, honoring a neighbor and family man with strong character and community support.
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Conway
Edward P. Sellers
Sellers
Bright
Comrade Sellers
Pennsylvania
E. P. Sellers
Twelve Agare
Lost Eton jacket in Bedford seeks reward
A dark navy blue Eton jacket with fur trimmed collar and red satin lining is lost in Bedford. Finder should leave it at Burnside Reynolds millinery store to claim a reward. Contact 49-1.
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Burnside & Reynold
Card of Thanks for Mr Douglas on loss of wife
Mr. Douglas thanks friends and neighbors for assistance during his late illness and the death of his beloved wife. Special gratitude extended to the ladies of the W R C for their kindness.
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Douglas
Juniors to Hold Union Meeting at Baptist Church
A union meeting of the Juniors is planned for next Sabbath afternoon at the M. E. church led by Miss Stoddard of Corning. With the Presbytery meeting at the Presbyterian church, ministers in attendance may preach at the Baptist church possibly in the morning and evening.
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M. Ei
Miss Stoddard
Corning
Presbyterian Church
the Baptist Church
Sowers Visit to Indian Territory Highlights Family Trip
Mr and Mrs A J Sowers returned from a visit to the Indian Territory where they saw their son Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Sowers
Indian Territory
Don
Mush and Milk Social at City Hall
The Christian church ladies host a mush and milk and oyster social at City Hall next Thursday night December 12. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Public Farm Sale Near Bedford and Gravity Iowa
Having sold his farm I J Hays announces a public sale at his residence four miles north of Bedford and near Gravity and Con way Iowa on Friday December 13 1901 at 10 am. The catalog lists 43 cattle including milking cows bred heifers and calves 7 horses including bay draft mares in foal and a brown filly plus harnesses wagons mules hogs hay corn oats farm equipment a binder mower harrow corn planter and many other items. Terms usual. Auctioneers J S Hanshaw with I J Hays as seller.
Permit Granted in Conway Lands Dispute
The court approved the Ryerson permit after a fight with the White brothers over land leasing. No remonstrance was filed, and the court was pleased with the showing. This permit is the only one in Conway.
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Ryerson
Conway
Biographical Sermons Begin at Local Church
The pastor announces a series of biographical sermons on Sunday evenings. The next talk, titled The first man of the world, is scheduled for December 8. All are invited to attend.
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Christian Church
Public Auction Of Farm Stock And Implements Near Bedford
A public auction will be held at the seller's residence seven miles northeast of Bedford and three miles south of Con way on Monday December 16 at 10 o'clock. Items include 184 head of stock cattle calves and horses, 100 head spring shoats, two brood sows with seven pigs each, 2500 bushels corn 300 bushels red oats 25 tons timothy hay and numerous farming implements. Household and kitchen furniture also offered. Usual terms. J Mito Smith J S Hanshaw and E C Dowlin clerk John Flummer tunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Conway
Plymouth Rock
Public Sale By H Kirk Hatt And J West Jones
A farm auction will be held at the seller's farm one mile west and four miles south of Bedford and eight miles northeast of Hopkins at 10 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday December 11 1901. Items include 296 head stock 194 sheep 100 ewes bred 52 ewe lambs 40 wether lambs 2 good bucks 11 horses 8 gray geldings up to five years 3 bay mares up to seven years 1 bay mare with foal 2 mares four years old 1 gelding four years old 1 mare colt 14 brood sows bred 1 recorded male hog 62 spring shoats thrifty 77 hogs 4 cows fresh or soon fresh 3 yearling heifers 3 calves 3 fall calves 1 wagon mower stirring plow cultivator harrow hay in barn straw stack threshed hay and more. Usual terms. Auctioneers J West Jones. Clerk E C Dowlin. Lunch served by Stephens Laipple.
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Bedford
Hopkins
H. Kirk Hatt
J. West Jones
E. C. Dowlin
Stephens &Laipple
W L Kenney M D Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist
W L Kenney M D eye ear nose and throat specialist located at 413 German American Bank Building St Joseph Missouri advertises sale bills at the office.
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W. L. Kenney
M. D
St. Joseph
Public sale at Hess Farm near Bedford December 12
Public sale at OC Hess farm four miles northeast of Bedford on Thursday December 12 lists livestock including 229 head stock and 41 milk cows, 5 horses, 105 spring shoals, 2000 bushels corn, 300 oats, 40 tons hay, 30 acres stalks, and farm implements plus household items. Terms usual. Hess and Hess with Hanshaw and Dowling as clerk. Lunch by Jno Flummer.
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OC. C. Hess
Bedford
C. C. Hess
J.S. Hanshaw
E. C. Dowling
Jno
Flummer
Worm remedies touted for intestinal parasite control
A pamphlet extols Whites Cream Vermifuge as a remedy that destroys worms in the small intestine. It presents a public verdict on its success and lists a price of 25 cents, attributed to A. L. Bibbins.
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A. L. Bibbins
Praise for Allard’s Horehound Syrup Widely Praised
An advertisement for Allard's Horehound syrup touts its relief for throat and lung troubles including coughs colds and bronchitis. Priced at 25 and 50 cents the product is promoted by A L Bibbins with broad acclaim and metaphorical praise for bridging health over ailments.
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Allard
A. L. Bibbins
Evangelist Endorses One Minute Cough Cure Story
Rev J Kirkman of Bell River Illinois praises One Minute Cough Cure for bronchial lung trouble relief. He claims rapid relief from coughs colds and chest illnesses and notes it is safe pleasant for children and effective against croup. Bibbins endorses product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Kirkman
Bell River
Ill
A.L. Bibbins
New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief and Health Hope
Testimony from Dr. Ky witness T. L. Martin describes severe coughing sensations relieved by Dr. King's New Discovery. He claims long term use in his family and endorses it as a remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles. Bottles priced at 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction and free bottles at A. L. Bibbins.
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T. L. Martin
King's New Life Pills Offer Strength and Clarity
A 25 cent box promises creased strength and keen clear ambition by aiding stomach and liver function. Sold by A. L. Bibbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s New Life
A. L. Bibbins
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Offers 1 25 and 50 Cents
For family use in number ways Ballard's Snow liniment useful and valuable remedy. 1 25 and 50 cents. A.L. Bibbi.
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Ballard
A.L. Bibbi
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Remedy Poses Public Health Claim
An OCR fragment describes Tabler's Buckeye pile remedy claimed as a cure for distress and embarrassment, offered in bottles priced at pi cents and tubes at 78 cents, credited to A. L. Bibbinas. The wording is unclear but presents a medicinal product and a patent-like claim.
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A. L. Bibbinas
Benefit salve claim from D S Mitchell and Hazel Salve
An advertisement touts a Hazel Salve remedy by D S Mitchell of Fulford Maryland claiming wonderful results and a complete cure for piles and sores. It warns against counterfeit products and signs as A L B.
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D. S. Mitchell
Fulford, Md
A.L. B
Healers Promote Bibbin’s Herb for Stomach and Liver
An advertisement touts Herbine and other preparations by A. L. Bibbin to tone the stomach and regulate the liver, claiming disease harms vital organs and that these remedies restore function. Price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bibbin
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Mi “Ionary Ridge
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Considerates
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Arabe Ris
93D
Illinois
Sherman
Kenesaw
Valley Forge
Stony Point
Yorktown
Corse
Alatoona
Iowa
I. J. Hays
Ayer
Emma Jane Entsminger
Langsville. O
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
J. Mito Smith
and. E. C. Dowlin
John Flummer Tunch
North Side
Main St
Gt. Joseph Business University
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St. Joseph, Mo
E. E. Gard
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