Christmas Tree Program Promises Prompt Start in Bedford Park
A Bedford Christmas tree event begins at 7 30 p m Saturday with a procession of school children from Main Street to Court Street and a program led by local bands and choirs. Santa Claus will be introduced and treats distributed as decorations are lit nightly through Christmas. Donations sought from community groups and residents to fund the tree and related activities.
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Tres
Santa Claus
America
Bedford
Main Street
Main
Court Street
Court Puse Park
Theople
Ylon County Doctors Meet in Bedford to Elect Officers
The Ylon County Doctors met in the office of Dr. O. M. Paschal on Thursday afternoon to discuss county conditions and elect officers for the coming year. Officers chosen were President Dr. McCall of Clearfield, Vice President Dr. O. Ve Long of Trastity, Secretary and Treasurer Dr. J. P. Harges of Lenox. delegates to the state convention were named and county posters represented by several doctors. Next year’s session will be held in New Market in March.
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Taylor County
Mediennasacia- Cai
M. Paschal
Dr. McCall
Clearfield
Les Moines
Maloy
Ghocktan
Sergeant in Trenches Hums of Peace Beyond War
A trench sergeant lowers his rifle and recalls a distant home as he notices a red rag on his forehead and imagines holly on the door and sleeping children, hopeful for peace tonight beyond the front lines.
Crum Celebrates Eightieth Birthday With Postal Shower
Crum received a postal shower of over 150 birthday cards on his eightieth birthday. Most cards came from friends near his old WineIS residence. A brother in Illinois sent more than 500 cards on his eighty fifth birthday. Crum is described as well preserved and wished many more years in the county.
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BR. Crum
Wineis
Mr. Crum
Ilinois
Formal Opening of New Bedford Depot Sets Saturday Events
Bedford officials of Burlington plan a 3:30 pm formal opening Saturday with patrons shippers and the public invited to inspect the new depot. A Yarger will MC as painting delays moved in. The day also features a Christmas tree fund tag day and a window candy lighting revival.
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Bedford
New Bedford
The
Burlington
A. Yarger
Redford
Bedford Merchants Warn Against Petty Thieving
A Bedford merchants' warning accuses light fingered thieves of petty pilfering this season. The note says suspected individuals will be watched and given attention to deter thefts, urging the practice to stop for the good of all.
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Bedford
Judge Maxwell Warns Bootleggers After Conway Fine
Judge Maxwell sentenced Charles Johnson of Conway to 50 dollars and costs for bootlegging. He warned that the judicial district will not accept fines in future cases and that offenders will face jail time, urging bootleggers to avoid the illegal trade.
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Charlies Johnson
Conway
Maxwell
Morris Brothers Reunite After Twenty-Six Years
W G Morris of Wanatchee Washington arrived Sunday to visit his brother H K Morris in town. The two brothers had not seen each other for twenty six years, marking a long awaited reunion in a hometown setting.
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W. G.morris
Wanatchee, Wagh
H. K. Morris
Miller Buys 240 Acre John Eightey Farm for 150 an Acre
Jim Miller of Massena Iowa nephew of William Scott purchased the John Eightey farm where the Gilead church stands. The 240 acre property was bought for 150 dollars per acre and is described as one of the county’s best farms.
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Jim Miller
Massena
Iowa
Wm. Scott
John Eightey
Independent
Prisoners Serve Sentences After Guilty Plea and Court Terms
Aetna Pleads guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily injury and is sentenced to one year at Mt Madison. Cooper, Smith, Casteel, and Neithster are moved to reformatory or penitentiary. County pays jurors and officers for service with varied sums. officials note mileage and duty factors influence payments.
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Aeteel
Mt. Madison
Il Caoper
Smith
Leingsteel
Maxwell
Cooper
Madison
Fire Destroys Prempe House in Creston Predawn Blaze
A hotel in Creston was leveled by a predawn fire caused by suspected wiring faults in the Sullinit Hours block. Guests escaped unharmed after being warned to evacuate, with Mr Townsend and his daughter among those staying the night. Townspeople praised hotel management for orderly evacuation and assistance.
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Creston
Townsend
Townernd
Governor Clarke Named Dean of Drake Law School
G. L. Clarke, governor of Town for four years, was elected and accepted as dean of the Drake law department. He will assume duties about June. The selection promises a capable head for the law faculty.
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Lon G. W. Clarke
Drake Law Department
Clark
Medford High Names Debaters for Winter Interscholastic Contest
In a final preliminary debate held Tuesday afternoon at Medford High School, Thormosean Rarnest rks and James Hoxworth were chosen to represent the school in the interscholastic debates this winter. Rarnest is the lone veteran on the team.
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High Howl
Thormosean Rarnestrks
James Hoxworth
Montgomery County Foots Bill For Slander Case Costs
The county faces about 2178.70 in trial expenses from the Jones Wilkerson slander suit. Attorneys’ fees run to four figures for each principal, with Senator Jones bearing the larger share after losing the case. Witness costs and subpoenas push the subtotal higher as tax payers cover jurors, bailiffs, and court reporters.
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Jones- Wilkerson
Jones
Montgomery County
Pedford High Girls Team Falls to Sharpsburg
The Pedford high school girls basketball team lost to Sharpsburg Friday evening. Mentioned players include Jean Nelson Ethel Tealight Thel Pateh Wilma Jones Estaline Norton and Gsi Millraccam amid a sharp Sharpsburg victory.
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Th Pedford High School
Sharpsburg
Jean Nelson
Ethel Tealight
Thel Pateh
Wilma Jones
Mooden Flogehes Peton Ash
T Estaline Norton
Gsi Millraccam
Washington Home circle and clubs hold holiday gatherings
The Washington Home circle met at Mrs. Frank Mahaffey's with a Christmas program. Mrs. Morley entertained the Washington Home circle and families. refreshments followed. Twentieth Century club hosted by Mrs. Keith with Mrs. Baker guiding the meeting. "The History of Christmas" read by Mrs. Hoxworth and members shared stories. Various chapters and ladies clubs held Thursday and Friday events featuring programs, recitations, songs, and dinners, including the Fortnightly and P.T.O. society activities and local government notes.
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Washington Home Circle
Frank Mahaffey
Harry Morley
William Keith
Twentieth Century Club
J. 2. Baker
J. M. Hoxworth
Prank Longfellow
Isston
Longfellow
John Stephens
Keokuk
Ranadulph S ‘Miner
Union Country Club
Orie Jared
G. M. Bradley
N.S. Sawyer
Iowa
A. D. Smith
C. N. Nelson
C. C. Corson
Clrb
P. RF. O. Society
Adda Lewis
Trene MacCloud
Izebekah and
Leah
Boars for Sale by W R Clerk Bedford Adg
Three good late Poland China boars eligible for record listed by W R Clerk operating from Bedford route, 1. Advertisement gives contact and location details for buyers seeking quality breeding stock.
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Poland
W. R. Clerk
Bedford
Rt. 1
Adg
Jury finds Graves guilty of larceny in Miller car case
The jury convicted Graves of stealing the Miller automobile with a verdict delivered Thursday night. Judge Maxwell sentenced him to an indeterminate five year term in the Ft Madison penitentiary. An appeal bond was set at 1500 dollars, with sheriff to hold Graves for filing his appeal. Witnesses testified about tracks and car conditions at Cravest place, while Graves claimed non skid tracks came from another vehicle.
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Ho Graves
Grav Voountil
Hopkins
Ima Cam
Bedford
Graves
Wan Ward
Ube
Ctraton
Nevkids
Sten
Death of L Hemenover In Bedford Hotel
Louis Hemenover dies in a Bedford hotel Thursday after visiting his brother in Fort Morgan. Funeral held Sunday at his daughter Mrs W Ed Moore's home northeast of Bedford with interment in Lexington Cemetery. Born August 7 1857 in Warren County he married Ida Bell in 1882. He leaves a father, a brother, two sisters, a grandson and several relatives.
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Lexington Cemetery
Louis Hemenover
Manwood
W. Ed. Moore
Bedford
L. P. Goodwin
Methodist Church
Ft. Morgan
Klinwood
Chambermaiad
New Market
Warren County
Ida May Bell
W. J. Moore
Edna
Court of St. Joseph
Helxa
D. Cc. Hemenover
Des Moines
Frank
Ft Morgan
Col
L. E. Parlin
Chicago
James HaNer
W. D
R. C. Griffith
Conway
Milo Moore
Mrs Wilbur Skinner Dies At Bedford Home
Mrs. Wilbur Skinner died at her home two miles east of Bedford in the evening about 6 45 after a week long illness. She was formerly Miss Gladys Powers of Mount Ayr. Her parents recently moved from Mount Ayr to the northern part of the state. Mr and Mrs Skinner had been married about three years.
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Wilbur Skinner
Bedford
Gladys Powers
Mount Ayr
Skinner
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France Malmberg
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Hotel Johnson
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Ted Crk Sun
Summpp House
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