Local court to convene December term with backlog noted
December 10 opens the district term with a heavy docket and several indictments. Justice W A Ferren and attorney Hughes face charges linked to a fatal air incident near Clearfield. Community groups including the Women’s Cry Association highlight road safety efforts and cinder walk repairs while local residents offer support and volunteers to aid in preparations.
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Bed‘énday
Ket
Yas As
Aled
W. A. Ferren
Im” Hughes
Clearfield
Ze Témige
W. M . Hyland
Mahan Retires After Long Grocery Trade in Taylor County
For years Mahan operated a grocery station and sold to John Ros who took possession this week. Mr Mahan, with many Taylor county connections, has retired from business and has not yet decided on future plans. Roe, well known and liked, previously ran a farm south of town and moved to Bedford last spring. He is courteous and valued for his liberal share of the local grocery trade.
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Mahan
John Ros
Taylor County
Roe
Hoe
Bedford
Bedford Welcomes Prof E Kuhn and Family to Lenox Origin
Prof E Kuhn and his family have moved from Lenox to Bedford and now occupy the J J Laws residence near the Free Press. Kuhn will study the superintendent’s office duties, set to begin January first, and is expected to be a capable successor to Mr Ash due to his track record in school work.
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E, E, Kuhn
Bedford
Lenox
Ash
Sanford McCorkle Injured After Horse Kicks Man
A report notes Sanford McCorkle was kicked by a horse while driving home from town Saturday. He sustained injuries to the chin and chest but his condition is not considered serious.
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Sanford ‘McCorkle
President's Message Dominates Free Press Feature
The Free Press prints a full 27 column presentation of the President's Message read to Congress, deeming it exhaustively important and worth the space. It includes biographical items about J. Q. Adams and local notices on marriages, millinery business changes, and new residents in Bedford, Iowa.
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Free’ Press
Ita
Tugaday
Congress
Free Press
Cour
Stricken with Paralysis Ends David Booze Career
David Booze longtime resident of the vicinity died after paralysis two days after the onset at his daughter's home last Thursday. Funeral services were held Sunday by Rev. A Brock and burial followed in Hopkins cemetery. He was born March 4, 1828 in Washington County Pennsylvania and was 78 years old. He lived most of his life in the area except for a year in Virginia prior to 1865.
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David Booze
Revival at M. I. church draws strong interest
The M. I. church revival continues with significant interest. Rev. Martin Armstrong leads as a forceful worker and earnest Christian minister. Despite not being at peak health, his vigorous preaching has sparked conversions. Singing by Prof. and Mrs. Montgomery is a pleasing feature. Everyone is urged to attend.
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M. BE
M. I. Church
Martin’ Armstrong
Christian Irker
Damage Suit Settled In Brown Case
A damaged OCR fragment reports a settlement in a damage suit involving Brown and an individual named Faria of 0. Martin, with unclear roles and parties.
Fuller & Scane House That Sells Clothes
An advertisement boasts Fuller and Scane as the world’s best makers, claiming their clothes exceed rivals in tailoring quality. It urges shoppers to compare suits and overcoats with those at other stores, asserting superior craft and selection.
Ringgold County suit settles for 3250 in damages
Ringgold county files suit against Mr. Martin for 12000. A Brown son lost a foot last summer by a mower driven by Martin. The case was settled last week with Martin paying 3250. Also mentions a resident of Looking and a Modern Woodman election upcoming next Thursday with full attendance expected.
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Ringgold County
Martin
Brown
Dissolution of Tuompson Creative Co and Sawyer retirement
A co partnership under Tuompson Creative Company will be dissolved by mutual consent within the next sixty days. M. A. Sawyer retires from the firm prior to the transfer of interest. Thompson Clothing Co. will be involved in the restructuring or related transition.
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M. A. Sawyer
R. W. Tuompson
Tuompson
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Cinda Lytle
Washington Y
M. E. Church
Apkios Journal
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J. E. Well
McCook
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Thompson Clothing CO
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