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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1906

Page

9

Court in Session Reviews Assault and Forgery Trials

Court proceedings continued with a trial of the State v. David and F Anderson on an assault with intent to rob. The jury was seated but defects in the indictment led to a defense verdict. Later, State v. Oscar Hedy heard forging charges on an $80 note. after two witnesses and late proceedings, the jury returned a not guilty verdict.

David F. Anderson Rusco Oscar Hedy J. E. Melvin Melvin T. ©. Olson Mesers Olevn Dunnis McCaun & Burrell

The Free Press Adds a Printing Machine

The Isem case is called for this morning as the Free Press plans to install a printing machine this week. A machinist will set it up and enable printing next issue, handling late news with greater speed. The case was dismissed on grounds the charge of adultery was not made by the husband in the Stato vs Markee matter.

Assessors Supplies Arrival Reported by Auditor

The assessor supplies for the ensuing year were received by Auditor Besco on Saturday. The brief notice notes the delivery of assessors equipment and materials to the county office.

Besco Citi

I O O F semi annual election at Bedford

The I O O F held its semi annual election naming N. G. O B Perkins W G M. L Burt R. S W H Lake F S A. L. Soles Troas J. F. Besco J. W. Moore. Moore sold the Cozy restaurant and F Phipps of Beaconsfield will take over. Moore and family will leave Bedford amid many friends. A runaway team incident near Kinnison's barn ends with a broken buggy spring and five miles of wild travel without serious harm.

N. G 0. B Perkins W.G M. L, Burt W. H. Lake F.S A. L. Soles Troas J. F. Besco J. W. Moore Phipps Beaconsfield Mr. Phipps Bedford

Sheriff Encounters Unpleasant Experience Driving Home

Sheriff Humphrey reports a troubling incident Friday evening near Brookton while returning home. He encountered an experience he would rather not repeat, noting the event briefly before continuing his journey.

Humphrey Brookton

Taylor County Fair Association Elected Officers

The Taylor County Fair Association held its annual meeting and elected Genys Dreesuver II and W. Thompson to leadership roles. Executive Committee members selected include A. and others.

Taylor County Fair Association

Township and Directors List Recited in Community Record

A long roster of local figures is named as directors and township officials, including Archer, Minor, Evans, Heasly, Singleton, De Blakemore, Willman, Graff, Wysong, Montgomery, and Bedford among others, with multiple names across various townships listed in the record. The text presents a formal roll call of individuals serving in municipal governance roles, reflecting a snapshot of local civic leadership.

F. Titus Benton L. Payton Gay Jas Edmunds Platte R. D. Timberlake Mason Leslie Chamberlain Washington

Early Shopping Sparks Bedford Store Rush

Bedford merchants report a busy start to the holiday season with overstocked lines and crowded stores. Shopkeepers warn buyers to act early to avoid limited selections and regrets at year end. Subscriptions noted for a 4 6 combination offer amid the busy preholiday period.

Bedford

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Ller & Scane TNE Wheels OF Justice Stato Vs, Markee LO. O. P Kinnison Bedford’s Thomison Croraine Company Thompson Co - Company
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