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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
5
A Friday evening debate at Steele’s Opera House pitted Afton and Bedford high schools on disarmament. Afton won two to one, drawing a large delegation that traveled with the team to celebrate their spirited victory. Officials praised the event and the strong performance of both sides.
In the Free Press an error omitted section 9 of the primary law, now provided in full. It covers challengers at polling places, the right to change party affiliation on primary day by affidavit, and oath requirements to receive a party ticket while updating enrollment.
In Gravity Iowa February 3 a surprise event unfolded at Frank Greeley’s home as a large crowd gathered for a lavish midday dinner. The M E Ladies Aid and friends organized a mammoth feast, with baskets, carriages and buggies arriving to a social afternoon. The gathering ended with guests hopeful for future reunions as Mr Greeley’s family prepares to move to Bedford.
In North Bedford at the home of Mr and Mrs B A Shannon the marriage of their daughter Gladys to Raymond F Lilley was performed by Rev E S Henry. About a dozen guests attended. The couple will establish a home after the bride finishes teaching school in about three weeks.
The G A R will dedicate Memorial Hall on February 12, Lincoln's birthday, after wiping out the last debt. A strong W R C auxiliary helped funded the project. A reception follows in the afternoon at the hall and later an invocation, music, and dedicatory services led by Col. Palmer, Iowa G A R commander. Mrs Estella Propper of the W A G C of Iowa will address. All are invited.
Republican delegates from Taylor County Iowa will meet in Bedford on March 4 1908 at 1 am to select nine delegates for a Creston congressional convention and nine for the Des Moines state convention. Precinct caucuses on March 8 1908 determine local delegates with listed precinct tallies. Listed precincts include Gay Blockton Clayton Bedford Mason Polk Holt Jackson Washington and others with varying delegate counts. WM Cobb and J W Beck listed as Republican County Committee chairs.
Last night at about 9 o'clock the alarm sounded and investigators found a stove fire in the Clark sale pavilion office. The blaze warmed a partition and ignited nearby pine boards but the hose company quickly extinguished it. Minor damage occurred and the finder’s alertness prevented serious loss.
Christian church leader Geo A Hedrickson will be aided by Harry Day as music director for a revival beginning Sunday February 9. Services start at 11 o clock Sunday and 7 o clock each evening except Saturday. Day performs cornet and voice with a fine vocalist and cornetist leading the music.
The Baptist church revival meetings will go through this week with Rev. Wilson Mills assisting Rev. A I Jones in a successful series. Tomorrow evening’s topic is Six Reasons for Being a Christian. Jones is well known in Bedford and Mills is praised as a leading evangelistic worker and earnest speaker respected by all attendees.
Mrs Ruth Haller died at her Bedford home after an extended illness at age 66 years 11 months and 25 days. A Bedford pioneer, she suffered a stroke about a month ago and lagrippe since. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 38 PM from the home, conducted by Rev A I Tones with Elder G A Hendrickson. A full obituary will appear next week.
The above entitled play will be given at High Prairie school house in Polk township on Wednesday evening February 12 for the benefit of the school. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and witness a first class home talent production.
Lenox Iowa February 5 1908 note to editor of Free Press Bedford Iowa requests announcement of name as Republican candidate for state senator Adama Taylor district subject to GOP primary electors approval June 2 1908 G H Van Houten
The Bedford High School debating team, winner of two prior defenses, meets Missouri Valley at Steele's Opera House on February 21 in Bedford. A victory would crown them southwestern state champions, drawing crowds to cheer the debaters. Celia May Glymens, two months old, died at 10:50 am at her home. funeral and burial to follow in Allison cemetery. the Glymens family recently relocated to the area. Mr. Glymens had just started work at the Mutual Telephone office, and the community mourns the loss with deep sympathy. Opposition to the president's message appears in the issue, described as historically significant by state inspector J. C. Tate after a pure food law inspection in Bedford.
The Sheridan Advance reports the marriage of Keith Killam and Carrie Hoxworth. Rev O C Carden officiated as they announced plans to reside on a Caudle farm six miles east of Hopkins. The bride, daughter of S C Hoxworth, is popular, while the groom is the son of Mr Killam and is described as industrious with bright prospects.
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