Wax Payers Mass Meeting at Rialto Theatre
President Harding urged Congress to curb public debt and warned of capital paralysis while noting unpaid warrants and rising indebtedness. The tax payers of the county are urged to assemble Saturday December 10 at 2 PM at Clark Rialto Theatre Bedford Town for a mass meeting inviting farm and other organizations to send delegations.
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Harding
Congress
Washington, D. C
Bedford
Town
Clark Rialto Theatre
Burial of George W Barrett at Graceland Cemetery
George Wesley Barrett of Wichita Kansas died at his home December 3 after a short illness of pneumonia. Burial was made at Graceland cemetery west of Bedford December 7 at 2:00 p.m. Rev M A Gable conducted services at Wetmore's Funeral Home. He was born March 16 1853 in New York state and married Elizabeth F Price March 25 1875. Survived by eight children, seven living, including H B Barrett Topeka F E and C W Barrett Winona Lulu Banks Nina Burland Eula Clair Viola Harden. Mrs Barrett died February 24 1915. He had lived with daughter Mrs H B Harden in Wichita. He was a member of Fellows Congregational church.
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George Wesley Barrett
George Wesley Barnett
Wichita
Kansas
Graceland Cemetery
Bedford
Wetmore
M. A. Gable
M. E
New York State
Elizabeth F. Price
H. B. Barrett
Topeka
Kan
F. E
C. W. Barrett
Winona
Wis
Lulu Banks
Nina Burland
Sana Francisco
Calif
Eula Clair
Ottwa
Ill
Viola Harden
Tax Sale Held Last Monday in County
The annual tax sale of unpaid real estate was held last Monday morning in the County Treasurer’s office under O A Kysar. All advertised properties unpaid prior to sale were sold except four in Bedford Athelst an Clearfield and Gravity. Former Treasurer Loy notes only one property failed to sell during his four years in office, attributing it to market trends and not to the treasurer’s performance. An unusually large attendance was reported at the sale.
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O. A. Kysar
Bedford
Athelstan
Clearfield
Gravity
Loy
Fined In Mayor's Court for Intoxication
Ottumwa men Don Bristow and his brother in law were fined in May or Sawyer's court last Monday for intoxication. They had gathered at the Legion Club rooms to demonstrate effects of drinking, upset photographer M. G. Maxwell who summoned an officer. Hearing occurred Monday morning.
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Don Bristow
Ottumwa
Sawyer
Legion Club
M. G. Maxwell
Monay
W. T. Melvin’s car stripped Saturday evening
The Ford of W. T. Melvin, west of town, was stripped of front wheels hood and other parts last Saturday night. The loss was about $50 to replace. Insurance had just expired. Authorities note car part thefts are rising and suspects are being watched with possible arrests to follow.
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W. T. Melvin
Melvin
Whittington Seeks Damages Over City Dam
Bedford resident R L Whittington asked the city council for damages from the new creek bed dam on his farm. He cited flooded land wide creeks and a spring contaminated by water backed up behind the dam and threatened future sale of land and a slaughterhouse site. The matter was sent to the city attorney to determine liability with possible suit.
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R. L. Whittington
Bedford
New City
Whittington
Gooding and Taylor wed in quiet Bedford ceremony
W H Gooding and Miss Lottie Taylor were married last Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor Jr with Rev Lumbar officiating. The couple will reside in Bedford where the bride’s family has long been established. Both are known in the community. Gooding formerly led the Gooding Bros Jewelry Store and recently took interest in the local bakery. Congratulations are extended by many friends.
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Bedford
W. H. Gooding
Gooding
Christmas Seals Sale In County Begins December Drive
The Christmas Seals sale, announced last week, started at the first of the month and will run through December. School children are actively aiding the effort and nearly every business in the city participates. Proceeds fund relief and eradication of tuberculosis.
Court House Attaches City Water Main Upgrade
The county court house orders its water supply be connected to the city water mains citing failure of the private well to meet office requirements. Supervisors authorize the attachment to city mains this week.
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Court House
County Court House
Frances Tope Acquitted In Adultery Trial
Frances Tope of Clearfield was acquitted of adultery after a five hour jury deliberation. The trial drew wide county interest with Harold Cullings named as corespondent. Shortly after the verdict, Le E H Tope filed for divorce in district court.
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Frances Tope
Clearfield
Fred L. Rood
L. E. Tope
Harold (Fox) Cullings
Tope
Lea E H. Tope
Car Registration Penalty Scheduled for 1922
The Free Press corrects an error on penalties for late car registration. A dollar monthly penalty attaches January 1, 1922, one month earlier than earlier stated. Car owners have December to register and pay the 1922 license fee without penalty. County Treasurer O A Kysay urges applicants to provide engine and current license plate numbers to ensure correct registration.
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Free Press
O. A. Kysay
Bedford Defeats Gravity in Hard Fought Battle
Bedford town team traveled to Gravity last Friday and won 28 to 36 in a close opening game. Gravity led 17 to 18 at halftime, but Bedford brought in its best players as the contest grew tougher and secured the victory over the north side rivals.
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Bedford Town
Basket Shooters
Gravity
Bedford
H B Satterfield Injured in Fall at Home
Mrs H B Satterfield mother of Dr Roberts of this city fell on the basement floor at their residence last Friday evening and has been confined to bed since then. The hip injury was almost a fracture and she will likely be unable to move for some time.
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H. B. Satterfield
Dr. Roberts
Legion Election Postponed In Local Post
The annual election of officers for the local Legion post will be held next Tuesday evening December 18 1921 in the club rooms. The regular meeting was postponed from last Tuesday due to other town activities.
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Legion
Lecture Course Postponed for Doctor Bradley
The lecture course number with Dr. Preston Bradley did not appear last Tuesday due to the speaker’s illness. The talk will be rescheduled and announced by local management once a new date is fixed.
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Preston Bradley
Election of Officers for Sedgwick Post No 10
Sedgwick Post No 10 holds its annual officer election on Saturday evening December 10. All members are urged to attend.
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Sedgwick
Farmers Union Local Elects 1922 Officers
Bedford Local No. 403 Farmers Union elected officers for 1922 at the December meeting held in the County Agent's office. President Mrs. F Aohn, Vice President Mrs. J W Allen, Secretary George Trumbo, Corresponding Sec Paul Hunter, with directors reappointed: F A John GC Besco George Irwin E P Patch Frank Marshall. Members approved a tax discussion and planned a countywide petition drive to urge prewar tax relief. Next meeting set for January first in the county agent's office.
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Bedford
Farmers’ Union
Court House
F. Aohn
J. W. Allen
George Trumbo
Paul Hunter
F.A. John
GC. Q. Besco
George Irwin
E. P. Patch
Frank Marshall
John Hunter
F. A
Fair Association Officers Elected in Taylor County
Taylor County Fair Association members met in Community Club rooms to elect 1922 officers. Elected were James Salter president Joe Minor vp C N Nelson secretary J A Wyant treasurer. Board members include James Templeton Paul Hunter M A Sawyer Clyde Smith Chas Wysonz W E Campbell Ed Ahren Sid Webb H Montgomery John Thompson. New treasurer J A Wyant of Citizens Bank. retiring directors J J Clark C B Paul Arthur Cobb Mahlon Lewis. About thirty attended. next meeting to transfer duties from 1921 board.
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Taylor County Fair Association
James Salter
Joe Minor
C. N. Nelson
J. A. Wyant
James Templeton
Paul Hunter
M. A. Sawyer
Clyde Smith
Chas. Wysonz
W. E. Campbell
Ed Ahren
Sid Webb
H. Montgomery
John Thompson
J. B. Lovell
Citizens Bank
J. J. Clark
C. B. Paul
Arthur Cobb
Mahlon Lewis
Light Company Moves Office to Court Street Building
Bedford Light Heat and Power relocates to Farmers Mutual Insurance building on south Court street, moving equipment earlier this week. The Mutual Insurance Company will stay in the same building.
Community Club Meeting and Supper Details
The Community Club holds its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the club rooms above Citizen Bank and marks the third supper in the Odd Fellows Hall as part of year’s events.
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Citizen Bank
Odd Fellows Hall
Hired Accountant to Audit County Offices in Taylor County
H. B. Rosenkrans an accountant from Charles City arrived to begin a detailed check of Taylor county offices. Hired by a Taxpayers Committee, the effort will audit expenditures for 1921 1920 and possibly 1919. The committee aims to detail where taxpayers money was spent beyond the auditors bookkeeping. Findings to be released as the check progresses.
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H. B. Rosenkrans
Charles City
Greene County
Taylor County
Night Watch Resigning in Bedford
Charles Johnson former deputy sheriff of Taylor County resigns from one of Bedford’s three night watch positions after about a month on the force. He cites inability to adjust to daytime sleeping patterns as the reason for stepping down. Several applicants seek the vacancy and the city plans to hire another capable officer.
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Chas. Johnson
Taylor County
Bedford
Johnson
Blakes Have Family Dinner At Home Reunion
The Blake household in this city hosted a nine-child family reunion last Sunday with thirty-seven attendees. Attending were John Blake and family of Bedford, Fran Blake and family of American Falls Idaho, Pat Blake of Shreveport Louisiana, Leslie Blake of Bedford, Dot Blake and family of Bedford, George Blake and family of Elston Iowa, Ike Blake and family of Shenandoah Iowa, Mrs Court Bowman and family of Bedford, and Mrs Will Graves and family from near Bedford.
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Towa
Ike Blake
Shenandoah
Court Bowman
Bedford
Will Graves
Near Bedford
No. 224 Gets Maxwell Picture
Maxwell announces ticket No 224 wins an oil painting valued at about 25 dollars. He sold numbered tickets to customers in 1921 and drew 17th from the stubs. the holder of 224 is the lucky winner and to be congratulated.
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Maxwell
M. G. Maxwell
Campbell Girl Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Maryville
Alta Campbell nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Campbell of this city was taken to the Maryville hospital at the start of the week where she underwent an appendectomy Tuesday. Her mother remained with her and reports she is progressing nicely.
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Campbell
Alta Campbell
Dick Campbell
Maryville
New-Birkenholz Wedding in Hopkins and Parnell
Earl Andy New of Hopkins wed Esta Birkenholz of Parnell Mo in a Wednesday December 7 Methodist ceremony conducted by Rev M A Gable. Present were Tom Birkenholz and Gladys Lysle.
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Earl Andy New
Hopkins
Esta Birkenholz
Parnell, Mo
M. A. Gable
Tom Birkenholz
Gladys Lysle
Hon J P Flick Recovering After Major Operation
Hon J P Flick, operated on in Maryville a week ago, is reported to be getting along fine. The operation was very serious and, for his advanced age, he endured the ordeal well.
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J. P. Flick
Maryville
Four Terms District Court Next Year
The Third Judicial District of Iowa plans only four district court terms in 1922 and 1923, omitting the June term. County seats including Bedford Creston Corning Osceola Leon Mt. Ayr and Corydon will be affected by the shortened schedule.
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the Times
Greston
Union County
Third Judicial District
Iowa
Bedford
Creston
Corning
Osceola
Leon
Mt. Ayr
Corydon
All Soldiers Society of Bedford Formed in 1922 Meeting Rules
The All Soldiers Society of Bedford Iowa is formed by the All Soldiers Society of Bedford merging with Grand Army of the Republic and its Auxiliary and the W A C to promote patriotism and Americanization. Meetings set for the third Monday of every third month starting February 21 1922 with open public access and program committee oversight.
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All Soldiers Society of
Bedford
Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
W. A.C
All Soldiers Society
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church Invites Attendance Next Sunday
The church urges full participation for services next Sunday both morning and evening. A man and boy banquet is planned for the 20th and choir practice is set for Thursday evening. Standard Bearers meet at the parsonage Monday evening.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Bansquet
Name omitted in error adds student Wright to Polk township list
In the Free Press a rural Taylor County pupil list with perfect punctuality and attendance was published. An error omitted John Edward Wright of the Vary school in Polk township. his name is published here in addition to the list.
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The
Free Press
Taylor County
John Edward Wright
Polk Township
Presbyterian Church Services Next Sunday
The Presbyterian Church will hold all regular services next Sunday at usual hours. Morning sermon titled Building a Kingdom and evening sermon A New Engine. The pastor is away in Sharpsburg this week and will return for Sunday services.
Call Meeting of Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Special call meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion scheduled for Friday evening December 9 at 7 30. Members are urged to attend due to very important business to transact.
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Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Damages Awarded in Bedford Collision Suit
A jury in the November term of the District court awarded J. P. Hardsark forty dollars in a damages suit arising from a June 1920 car collision near Dugan corner, North Bedford. Crum v. Emmitt trial postponed to next term. State v. Doctor Lone Star, guilty plea for practicing medicine without license, fined three hundred dollars. State v. Hess, concealed weapons charge, defendant likely to plead guilty. State v. Roy Robinson, bootlegging case, defendant failed to appear.
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District Court
J. F. Haidsaik
Jason Putnam
Arish
Dugan Corner
North Bedford
W. E. Crum
Con Savings Bank
IL J. Emmitt
Doctor Lone Star
State of Iowa
I. E. Hess
State of Lown
Roy Robinson
County Auditor Enjoined Over Railroad Tax Dispute
County Auditor Smith was served a federal notice Monday seeking to enjoin him from spreading the 1921 tax on the Chicago Great Western Railroad. The tax was based on the state executive council valuation. rail line aims to lower it after similar Iowa cases. The county treasurer will handle collection from auditor’s books as the dispute proceeds.
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Smith
Chicago Great Western Railroad
State Executive Council
State of
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago, Or Western Railroad
Fire Damages Roof at Victor Kallin Home
Last Saturday a fire damaged the roof of Victor Kallin’s residence just north of the High School. Quick action by Kallin and neighbors limited damage as fire apparatus arrived late. the new truck balked and failed to start promptly.
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Victor Kallin
Opens Harrys Place in Conway
Harry Groves plans to open a restaurant named Harrys Place in Conway next Saturday with Mrs Groves in charge. The eatery will serve meals only. Groves also runs the Opera House Cafe here. The community welcomes a new dining option after a period without such a business.
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Conway
Harry Groves
Harry
Bedford Local Farmers' Union program at Clay Rialto
Last Tuesday evening the Bedford Local Farmers' Union held a speaking and entertainment program at the Clay Rialto theatre. The audience enjoyed the event with J. S. Stamps of Seymour, Iowa, the entertainer and speaker on farmer's problems delighting listeners.
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Bedford
Farmers’ Union
Clay Rialto Theatre
J. S. Stamps
Seymour
Iowa
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Ford
Fair Association
Night Watch
New-Birkenholz
Haidsaik-Putnam
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