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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

5

Poultry Show Promises Rich Premium List At City Fair

Enterprising local breeders unveil a large poultry premium lineup for January 2 to 8 4 5 with livestock officers led by Healy Mohler Skinner Morley Montgomery and others. Prizes include Barred Rocks Rocks and various breeds with cash and goods from local sponsors such as Guild Lumber Co Stephens Taylor Paul Flick Flick and W A Hartman. Exhibitors aim for high scores with top exhibitor prizes and specialty awards announced at the city venue.

Ilery Gila Association Healy C. ‘Mohler Mary A. B. Evens Porbtary Jos. Skinner Frank Morley Regsurer Ontgomery Ig“Corpa Guild Lumber Co E. E. Healy Stephens & Taylor C. E. Paul Jos P. Standley Cookrel Flick Cazh

Mes J P Willers Dead in Bedford Obituary

Mrs I Williams a Bedford resident for eighteen years died Sunday evening after a brief illness. Born Clara B Robbins January 16 1852 in Clinton Wisconsin she married I Franklin Williams in 1872 and had two children Jesse and Myrtle Farr. She joined the M E church at sixteen and taught Sunday school continually until her death. Her husband died in 1904 leaving her to administer an extensive estate and care for her mother Mrs Je tt Robbins.

M. Churth Williame Clara B. Robbina Clinton Wis Iowa I. Franklin Wiliams Chicago Taylor County Grove Township Jesse Myrtle Farr Sugar City Colo M.E.’ Church Bedford Lerriett Robbins

Fragmented OCR note on gasoline can painting risks

A partial OCR fragment warns that painting gasoline cans may bring trouble and cost. The garbled text suggests caution with colored or labeled cans before a certain event, but the exact details and context are lost in the scan.

District Court adjourned after lengthy term actions

District Court adjourned Friday after a long term transacting extensive business. The criminal docket included State v Woerth dismissed, State v Davidson verdict affected, and multiple guilty pleas with penalties. Several civil matters, dismissals, contracts, and judgments were also entered, with appearances granted and further proceedings noted.

District Court Ita Paul G Woerth Davidson Lew Sturgeon Oscar Heady Dan Tsom Athelatan O Markee Markee

Probate and estate actions advance in county court

A flood of probate matters appears with final reports approved guardianship settlements and executors appointed. Names include Mrs R B Moores Henry Weingarth Elizabeth Miller Bailiel James Albert Coopers Rosanna Strevey Emma Kindig Ella Draney and others as administrators executors or guardians with filings for sale of notes and public auction of notes ongoing.

R B Moores Bridget A Meagher Harry Mihialacrabes Alideagea Henry Weingarth WP Savage Elizabeth ‘Miller Bailiel James Albert’ Coopers John R. ‘Cooper Will Rosanna Strevey Emma Kindig Will JM Draney Ella Draney Enstate Mary E Tadford Richard J Underwood David Young Templeton Heirs Martha Leird J M Windsor

Bedford Girl to the Front in Plymouth Church Program

Des Moines Register and Leader reports on Plymouth church Christmas program featuring Helen Hall from Bedford. Hall presented a mezzo-soprano aria with youthful tone, praised for promising artistry. The piece highlighted a standout performance by the Bedford girl amid the event.

Plymouth Church Des Moines the Register and Leater Bedford Helen Hall Mias‘Saum Imma Ity

Fragmentary text hints at a late incident and timing

The readable scraps mention a time around 8:50 and a person or location name, but essential details are missing. No clear event, participants, or outcome can be confirmed from the available fragments.

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