Revival Services At Presbyterian Church Draw Large Crowd
The Union Meetings at the Presbyterian Church in Bedford drew large crowds with strong enthusiasm. Evangelist Sunday led a week of awakening, urging personal salvation and denouncing sin while the church reawakens its zeal. Upcoming services include a 9:30 union Sabbath school and 10:30 morning sermon with a 2:30 p.m. session for men.
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Presbyterian Church
Bedford
Church of God
Mach
Christ
Charles Sumner
America
William Hawley Smith to Speak at Mens Lecture
The fourth number of the businessmen lecture course will take place in the opera house on Thursday evening January 18. William Hawley Smith, a noted reader and public speaker, will delight the audience with his best work. He is famed as a powerful public lecturer whose words surpass his writings and whose engaging delivery has earned nationwide praise.
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William Hawley Smith
Opera House
William ‘Hawley ‘Smith
Staithine
Paving by Cinders Seen as Solution for Bedford Streets
The article notes mud and dust on Bedford streets, praising cinder roads used at the depot yards for durability and easy repair. It suggests paving three blocks of Main and Court streets with cinders could ease business disruption and offers it as a serious consideration for future funding and planning.
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Bedford
Main
Court
Governor Shaw’s Iowa State Affairs Message
The Free Press presents Governor Shaw’s message on state affairs with no comment. It aims to inform every citizen of Iowa about issues affecting the public and invites readers to form their own judgments. The paper promises general, public‑oriented information and warns readers the Free Press reports important news.
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Free Press
Shaw
Iowa
Odd Fellows Public Installation Tomorrow Evening
Tomorrow evening in their hall the Odd Fellows will have a public installation of officers. Afterward members, their wives and friends will be served with a banquet in the restaurant of Crom and Terbell.
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I.O. C
Odd Fellows
Crom.& Terbell
Body of N. D. Hagan Revealed After 27 Years in Tomb
The body of N. D. Hagan, who died June 4, 1878, at his Corning home, was exhumed January 5, 1900, moved to St Joseph and reburied at Mt Mora cemetery beside his wife, who died recently in Dakota. The remains showed intact bones and well preserved hair, with clothing in fair condition and no strong odor. Also included is a note on creamery profits from George Keith’s 1899 dairy venture and a list of grand and petit jurors for the February 1900 district court term.
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N. D. Hagan
St. Joseph
Mt. Mora
Dakota
Election Draweth Nigh for Bedford City Officers
Bedford faces its annual city election with officials Jaqua, Lewis, Walker, Hindman, and Johnston highlighted for their faithful service. Other council members Steele, Dowlin, and Hyans are praised, while a water works proposal and forward looking candidates are urged.
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Bedford
H. P. Jaqua
Lewis
Walker
Hindman
Johnston
James Steele
E. ©. Dowlin
J. A. Hyans
Bevel Patronage Sought for New County Treasurer Burnett
A business change in Taylor County sees Lake Bros. and Co. stock disposed of with successor Mr. J H Burnett of Bedford. Burnett, an ex merchant who worked in Coin and Hopkins, assumes duties as county treasurer. Other firm members’ roles undisclosed. Conway Journal notes Burnett’s long residence in the county and asks local patrons to support him.
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Lake Bros. and Co
J. H. Burnett
Bedford
A. E. Lake
Burnett
Taylor County
Coin
Hopkins
Conway Journal
Evangelist Romig to Close Tonight Lecture Show
Will close Thursday evening at the ball after presenting a stereopticon lecture with over 150 new views. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Solos and recitations will be illustrated and the church will share the proceeds. All are invited.
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Romig’s
Mrs Wilson Dies at 76 in Iveyville Area
Mrs M A Wilson died January 6 at the family home two miles west of Iveyville at age 76 years six months and twenty one days. She leaves a husband and five children. Funeral services led by Rev W L Dunlavy were held Sunday at 2 pm, burial followed in Shearer Cemetery.
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Iveyville
M.A. Wilson
W. L. Dunlavy
Shearer
Real Estate Deals Reported By Bradley and Beauchamp
J H Burnett trades his 140 acre Mason township farm and 80 acre Jackson township farm for Lake Bros store at Conway valued at 4000 dollars. W P Cole sells a 120 acre farm three miles east of town to Bert Hobson for 3200 dollars.
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Bradley & Beauchamp
J. H. Burnett
Mason Township
Jackson Township
Lake Bros
Conway
W. P. Cole
Bert Hobson
Platteville Weekly Letter From Leading Citizen
The Free Press announces a regular weekly letter from Platteville by a prominent local figure to deliver items of interest. Platteville residents are urged to read the Free Press to keep informed about home town news and happenings.
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Free Press
Platteville
Bedford Schools Open With Fresh Enthusiasm
After two weeks of recreation and good times, Bedford scholars resumed studies on Monday with renewed energy for the new term. Officials report favorable start and expect strong, positive results ahead.
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Bedford
Farmers Institute Dates Adjusted at Gravity
The Free Press notes a correction to the Gravity farmers institute dates after reporting January 17 18 19, then 16 17 18, now confirming January 17 18 19 as correct per Frank Wakeman the president. The change settles the schedule.
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Free Press
Farmers Institute
Gravity
Frank Wakeman
Bedford man suffers broken leg in accident
Friends of W. R. B. Wilson of Hopkins report he broke a leg last week in an accident. He is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Bedford
W. RB. Wilson
Hopkins
Out of the Pen David Riddles Pardoned Under Good Behavior
David Riddles, freed from Fort Madison under a good behavior provision, was pardoned by Governor Shaw on January 8 1900 after a manslaughter sentence for a drunken shooting in Taylor County. The pardon requires abstaining from intoxicants and lawful conduct and warns friends to support his compliance.
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David Riddles
Fort Madison
Taylor County
Riddles
Dolph Adams
Adams
Shaw
Dave Riddles
Dave
Three County Physicians Appointed by Taylor County Board
The Taylor County board of supervisors yesterday appointed three physicians to treat the poor. Dr. M. B. Dunning of Bedford covers the south half except Gay and Jefferson townships, plus Washington and Dallas. Dr. A. W. Fees of Lenox covers the north tier of townships for $100. Dr. Singer of Clearfield serves Grant, Washington, Gay and Jefferson for $160. Total annual cost is $600, down from $1,000 last year.
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Board of Supervisors
Taylor County
M. B. Dunning
Bedford
Gay and Jefferson
Washington
Dallas
A. W. Fees
Lenox
Singer
Clearfield
Grant
Bedford’s Yearly Freight Shipments Reach 1045 Cars
In 1899 Bedford shipped a total of 1045 cars of freight of various kinds. Other towns on the branch lack tabulated data, but Bedford stands well in its stock and grain handling. The note attributes success to Bedford’s soil, stock, and the energetic sales force led by agent Bell and his assistants.
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Bedford
Bell
Taylor County Fair Board Meeting in Bedford
The Taylor County Fair association board will meet at the mayor's office in Bedford on Monday January 15 at 2 o'clock p.m. This first 1900 meeting will consider whether a fair shall be held this year. full attendance is requested. W. F. Evans, A. B. Wareman, Sec. Pres.
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Taylor County Fair Association
Bedford
W. F. Evans
A. B. Wareman
Bedford National Bank elects officers for year
Bedford National Bank held its annual election Tuesday and re elected all existing officers. Chas G Martin former Taylor County treasurer was elected as cashier.
Licensed to Wed Pearl Whicker and Mary Herbert
Local wedding notices list couples including Pearl Whicker and Mary Herbert, John G Coleman and Katie Holebrook, C Gritton and Sylvia Sawyer, Alfred Benson and Nettie Douglass, among those licensed to wed.
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Pearl Whicker
Mary Herbert
John G. Coleman
Katie Holebrook
C. Gritton
Sylvia Sawyer
Alfred Benson
Nettie Douglass
Platteville Notes Mark Social and News Items
Platteville editor joins Free Press staff inviting news items and social event notices. Local obituary reports the death of Mrs. Lou Collar leaving a husband and children. funeral held with Woodman Camp involvement. Various town notes include residents’ ailments, business changes, farming plans, musical chairs of community members, and a young death in Dallis.
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Plattevillians
Platteville
Free Press
Lou Collar
Wm. Collar
Woodman
Athelstan
Collar
Grove
J. R. Standley
Wm. Younkin
Rhinehart
Dan Propst
W. J. W. Townsend
Blockton
Alfred Hogue
Alfred
A. G. Shoemaker
Hoe
Fred Gustine
Miss. Blanche
Knowlton
John
Mathenage
John Aldrich
Thea Sessors
Bedford
Delta Kinser
Delta
Dr. Scroggie
Cubbage
Farmin
Tee
Rhineha Platteville
Dollar
Kansas City
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