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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
2
The notice reports subscription rates for Bedford Iowa post office mail matter and notes Banan's six years vacation ending with a new life term. It questions fairness toward Carter Rathbone and Neely and hints at broader local concerns without detailing actions.
The speaker argues that no president, not even in wartime, should be granted near unchecked authority to determine the size of the U S army. The critique targets McKinley while framing the issue as a dangerous expansion of executive power.
The piece notes Holland’s stance as braver than Germany and the United States. It recalls Emperor William’s warm telegram to Kruger after the Jamieson raid and contrasts U S protests against Weylerization in Cuba, suggesting both nations have now backed away.
The text commends the post office department while avoiding mention of Cuban scandals. It notes no postal savings bank or parcels post proposals, arguing such systems would secure business for banks and express firms and thus convenience and savings for the public are not to be considered.
The passage notes last year's excess government expenditure of seventy nine million dollars and a proposed reduction of thirty million by Mr McKinley. It states the Ways and Means Committee favored cutting forty million, arguing Congress could afford it, while claiming Republicans think the people prefer paying heavy taxes regardless of last month’s votes.
A chicken pie social at Mrs. H. M. Longs residence on Wednesday evening marked H. M. Long’s 46th birthday. A gold ring was secured as a gift and presented by F. N. Lewis. Long valued the ring highly, seeing it as one of his prized possessions.
Bradley and Beauchamp report two Polk township sales. George Young sold a 40 acre farm to A J Sleep for 1800 dollars. John Sleep bought the Allen Pence 80 acre farm for 3600 dollars. A J Sleep also acquired John Sleep's interest in the Sleep estate.
J J Chamberlain born in Henry county Illinois July 12 1855 died at Mt Ayr December 13 1900. He married Florence Bundy in Henry county January 1878. They had four children Ethel Edna Leland Earnest with Earnest deceased about four years earlier and three orphans. Survived by sister Maggie Chamberlain Bedford Iowa and brothers C H Chamberlain Bedford and Leander Chamberlain Alpha Illinois. Funeral at M E church in this city December 14 conducted by Rev D W Griffith. Interment Fairview cemetery. Presence of many friends shown.
A St. Joseph area stock company forms with 1.5 million dollars to build an electric line between St. Joseph and Kansas City. Bedford and Taylor county may gain a spur through A. B. Wakeman of Bedford presenting the plan in Kansas City. directors show interest and may survey a north extension to Bedford and Corning. The line would carry light freight and passengers, signaling a broader regional belt.
Joe McKee of near Allelstan was in Bedford yesterday and drank heavily. Marshal Webb took him before Squire Scott, where after drunken babbling he was ordered to sober up until 9 o clock this morning and to stand trial.
A black sow with a few white spots, top eared and unmarked, about 150 pounds, is missing from a location a mile north of High Prairie church. Finder asked to notify J. A. Muzny.
December reports a smallpox scare in Siataupe Siam with Dr. King and Dr. Enfield diagnosing the disease, leading to quarantine and the school’s two week closure. Residents, including Aunt Mary Blood, Will Blood, Sim Smith, and Ned Smith, depart for home. Plumb Lodge’s hall dedication is canceled. several local families report illness and cancer in Grandma Kelly.
On Tuesday Jd. F. Walkup living eight miles east of Bedford was working at the mill when his team ran away. They tore through town to Bennett and Maiden's drug store then turned south and were halted by Dr Readhead. Only damaged were harness and a wagon box with about 40 pounds of wheat spilled along the road.
The issue covers winter fashions and millinery in artful color and black and white, with original masquerade and fancy costume designs. It includes three new holiday ideas, three short stories for adults and children, and ongoing sections on fashions, floriculture, health, books, knitting, house furnishing, nursery lore, and cookery.
The Youth's Companion marks its seventy-five years of continuous publication in 1901. The paper promises a year filled with stories and articles by diplomats, explorers, sailors, trappers, Indian fighters, and notable writers. New subscribers receive the Puritan Girl calendar for 1901, lithographed in 12 colors, plus a free illustrated volume announcement and sample copies. Located at 501 Boston, Mass.
P. J. Wisdom and Son of Blockton announce a closing out sale due to declining health. They offer their entire stock for sale as a whole and encourage customers within fifteen miles to shop before the stock is sold. Cut prices are emphasized.
A meeting of the Royal Neighbors will be held Christmas night for a jolly social time. All members should be present.
Last week Widner reports a brisk sale with a jacket sale in the Free-Press era. Clerks swamped by customers yet managed to wait on all, selling forty jackets in a single day. Other goods also moved, underscoring strong local demand and a moral to follow the example.
A short classified note advertises Barred Rock cockeralls for sale by J. W. Hopson in Bedford. The item appears amid a broader report on Iowa agriculture department actions and board reorganization, noting continued fair work and board members including state officials and college leaders. Destination details and dates are not specified.
More than fifty Bedford ladies gathered at Mrs. Paschal's home for a linen shower to honor Miss Nannie Propst. The surprise event provided ample linen, ensuring she will be well supplied for many years and was deeply appreciated by the honoree.
News from New Market reports fire protection work on a stand and tank halted after a court injunction was sought by several councilmen. Deputy Sheriff Chambers served papers Tuesday night, with outcome uncertain and potential costs high. A two year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Tyler died after a fire started by matches, nine year old sibling alerted others, remains sent to Villisca for interment. the family had recently moved from near Campbell Coal Co location where the parents work.
On Monday December 10 1900 a fire destroyed a farm dwelling. The owner notified Anchor Insurance Co Ross and Shively Bedford agents and on Thursday December 13 1900 received a full $500 check. This is the second loss paid in two years without dispute. The building is being rebuilt with re insurance. Wm Fox.
Anchor Insurance promotes lower rates and higher coverage with a cash guarantee fund of $25,000 paid up. If your policy is expiring or you plan new insurance, contact their Bedford agents for a plan with substantial surplus compared to other state companies.
Anchor agents in Bedford report receipts of 50 dollars for a colt loss by lightning and 20 dollars for a barn loss by wind, with names C B Bisco and J S Churchill appended to the notes.
A vintage ad claims Morley's Honey Pectoral soothes and cures coughs by removing the cause. It promises relief, a 25 cent price, and sales through agents in every town with free trial samples offered by A. L. Bibbins.
A testimonial from W L Warner of Chicago states the product cured a long standing cough and cold. It claims to quickly cure all acute and chronic throat and lung troubles and promises rapid relief.
An early medical ad promotes Ox Blood Tablets to ease nervousness restlessness and sleeplessness for thin blooded people. Claims three weeks of treatment bring more relief than six weeks at mineral springs. Sold by A L Bibbins.
Advertisement states Ox Blood Tablets as a tonic for thin blooded people. Claims strengthen the nerve, feed the brain, purify the blood, and build up the system. Sold by A. Bibbins.
Dr Barton Pitts, eye and ear specialist, practices on Francis and Frederick Avenues in St. Joseph Missouri. Office phone 500 residence 982. 18-ly.
The Bedford mill plans to buy all buckwheat offered. Those possessing buckwheat should bring it in for cash payment.
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