Lena Daugherty Writes of Japan From Tokio Visit
Miss Lena Daugherty mails a vivid letter from Joshi Hakunt dated Nov 14 1915 describing customs in Japan. She notes constant shoe removal meals and street noise from clattering sandals. The account mentions meeting Mrs Hanaford and a Gunobe ceremony with hot coals and beef platters.
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Lena Daugherty
Tokio
Joshi, Hakunt
Hanaford
Washington, D. C
Hannferdt
Fiji
United States
Joshi Gakuni
Ming Bekins
Japanere
Andros
Queer Quirks of News and Odd Local Tidbits
Digest of short items from across the country. A Texas death from ptomaine poisoning sparks a dog救 rescue tale. A Los Angeles letter travels three years with twenty three postmarks. A mayor in sleepwear and a 50th wedding anniversary cork mystery are noted. A Joliet woman kisses a porter on a Rock Island flyer.
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Dallas
Tex
Misa Bettle Alexander
Eliza Powers
Claco
Texas
Vancouver
Ocatain
Oaxaca
Mexico
Pomeroy
Deacon Long
Aleepa
Chardon
Eirza Eldridge
Martha Pease
Joliet
Rock Island
Mra. F
Milton Collins
Sioux City
Iowa
Dinah ” Brown
Collins
Bedford High Debating Team Chosen for District Contest
The Bedford high school audience heard a strong preliminary debate on Wednesday. The judges chose the negative as the winner and named Leland Hopson Est Parks and Maud Churchill as the district team with Clyde Snyder as alternate. The squad will meet Corning next, with January 14 set for the district contest in Corning if confirmed.
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Bedford
Leland Hopson
Ernest Parks
Maud Churchill
Clyde Snyder
Floyd Churchill
Corning
Bedford Firemen Defeat Corning Company E in Tough Win
Bedford Firemen basketball team defeated the Company E of Corning 188 to 31 on Christmas night. The win boosts Bedford prestige as one of the region’s best with a strong lineup and solid defense. They plan to face Simpson College next, a formidable challenge for the fast Simpson quintet.
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Company E
Corning
Bedford Firemen
Company EK
Iowa
Bedford Boys
Bedford
Simpson College
Simpson Red Rah
Clarinda Defeats Bedford in Lopsided Holiday Game
Clarinda overwhelmed Bedford in a December 23 basketball clash at Clarinda. Bedford struggled on defense as the opponent’s tight play stifled several scoring chances and only a single field goal counted in the early minutes.
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Clarinda
Bedford
Bedforf
Bedford Good Fellows Aid 22 Homes This Christmas
Bedford merchants supported the Good Fellows movement with low prices and donations enabling gifts for about 80 people. Twenty two homes received baskets with warm clothing and food on Christmas Eve as the effort expanded beyond last year. A report on expenditures will be printed next week. Sparks mention of the Bedford Minstrel surplus aiding the fund. James Evans died after a lingering illness at his home Monday evening.
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Bedford
Good Fellow
Good Fellows
Cifts
Bedford Minsttrels
Bedford Rallies To Overcome Intra-County Contest
In a 24 field goal performance Bedford trails Clarinda early but responds in the second half. Snyder replaces Little and bags three baskets while Kenneth Gelwix adds eight free throws. Bedford shows flashes of team play despite being disheartened and vows a comeback.
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Clarinda
Bedford
Snyder
Little
Kenneth Gelwix
Marinda L. Hopson Huddle
Churchill Greenway K
Gelwix Yawley
Little Parsons L. Churchill
New Methodist Church at Sharps Formally Dedicated
The new Sharps Methodist Episcopal church was formally dedicated led by Rev. Dr. Parr of Kokomo Indiana. Music came from a large chorus directed by Ben Sutton and soloist Lois Sisson sang Open the Gates of the Temple. The old church dedication crowd returned to share in the event and a large dinner followed in the basement.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church
Sharps
Dr. Parr
Kokomo
Ind
Ben Sutton
Misa Lois Sisson
Drake Conservatory of Music
Moon Campbell Bride and Archie Campbell Wed at Christmas
Moon Campbell Miss Ruby Moon and Archie Campbell married Christmas Day at the bride’s home. Rev W E B Robb officiated. The bride is daughter of G H Moon and wife. Groom is son of Richard Campbell, county recorder. They will reside on the farm bought by County Recorder Campbell of L C Widnee.
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Moon-Campbell
Ruby Moon
Archie Campbell
W. E B. Robb
G. H.moon
Richard Campbell
Campbell
L. C. Widnee
Churches First Methodist Start the New Year Right
Church notices announce Sunday school at 4 45 PM and morning service at 11 60 AM. Sermon theme The Renewed Life and the New Year. Epworth League month contest closes with a special program and the sermon New Year Resolutions and Reservations. Special music planned. Pastor 7 W Goodsell leads.
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Epworth League
Wil He
W. Goodsell
New Years sermons and services at local churches
First Presbyterian announces a New Years sermon series titled Numbering our Days with morning worship and Sunday school. First Baptist extends 1916 wishes and urges church members to engage more with prayer and Bible study while detailing the week’s services and an upcoming baptism. Methodist Episcopal notes student conduct of services and a youth-led worship, with events through the week and a continuation on page 4.
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First Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
John Ross
Wil Goudie
Methodist Episcopal Church
Goodsell
Farmer George Eckles Dies After Team Tragedy
George Eckles a 60 year old farmer of Platte township died after being trampled by a team. He had driven to his home with his son in law Samuel Streave and was injured when a tug left hitched to the single tree pulled the wagon. He died about four hours later leaving a widow three children and several brothers.
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George Eckles
Platte Township
Lenox
Hving
Samuel Streave
Eckles
Tive
Cklen
New Market Donation Aids County Soldiers Monument
The New Market community sends a 126 dollar draft to the Editor to support the county soldiers monument project at Bedford. The note thanks the donors and singles out Norval Reeves for leading the surprise contribution, given without solicitation.
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New Market
Bedford
Norval Reeves
Soldiers’ Relief Committee
Simpson College Endowment Campaign Surpasses Goal
The campaign for Simpson College’s 300000 endowment fund closed last Tuesday night with 306000 pledged, prompting jubilation among supporters. Bedfor d church leads with 2750 pledges, Clearfield 2302, Gravity 2206, Blockton 800, Conway 700, Lenox 500, Sharps 500, New Market 425. Mary Little of Omaha died, funeral held in Braddyville. Mr. Little and family attended.
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Simpson Endowment
Simpson College
Simpson
Taylor County
Bedford Church
Clearfield
Gravity
Blockton
Conway
Lenox
Sharps
New Market
Mary Little
H. C. Little
Omaha
Braddyville
Mr. Little
F. W. Hart
P. J. Hartman
Golden Wedding Couples Sought in Tsyter and Taylor Counties
An office requests names of all couples in Tsyter and Taylor counties who have celebrated a golden wedding. They seek the couple names, dates of marriage, and addresses, and ask readers to send any information by phone or mail to aid a future publication.
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Tsyter
Taylor County
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Easi
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Eady
E Man
Evangeline
TOR
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Good Fellows of
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Thomas J. Lock
Minneapolis Hospital
Mabel Clara Lawler
I. W. Lawler
Hil. Crest Hospital
Minneapolis
Mimn
North Dakota
Thos. J. Lock
Mohall
Thelma
A. E. Prior
M. E
Sherwood
Hurley Township
Wesley Lewis
Freda van Woert
J. B. Switzer
H. H. Wheeler
Lydia Gates
N. D. Tribune
Shenandoah
Hopkins Journal
Bedford Gun Club
James Evans
Hig
New York
Methodist
All. John . Currie
First
Clapp
Forestove
East Mission
George Eckels
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