Bedford Revival Sees Strong Attendance and Calls for a Bigger Hall
Bedford hosts a week of union revival services at the Presbyterian church with a steady flow of seekers. Dr. Sunday’s message draws large crowds, many turned away by limited seating, and locals anticipate a grand finale with additional sermons and offerings. The piece notes profound praise for Mr. Sunday, the choir’s impact, and the ushers’ diligent work amid growing demand. Also covered is a push to pave Bedford’s main streets, with 25 residents in favor and a few against, urging swift council action and careful material choices.
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Bedford
Presbyterian Church
Sunday
Chia
Taylor County
Fernoon
Janes
F. G. Fischer
Bedford and
Vicin 7
Union
A.B. Wakeman
C.M. Steele
A. J. Sowers
G. B. Haddock
W. E. Crum
C. G. Martin
John Allen
J. M. Thompson
M. Mann
F. N. Lewis
Jacob Cole
A. L. Ribbins
Frank
Dunning
O. W. Ormaby
van Sickle
Frank Bailie
H. Kemery
E. Stephan
N. J. Levine
H. G., Edmundson
F. B. Webb
F. E. Walker
J. J. Clark
C. Wolverton
Mr. Ridgeway
J. R. Derrickson
J. R. Standley
A. M. Golliday
Gravity school bonds plummet null and void. new $600 vote called
The Gravity independent district board nullified last fall’s school house bonds after they exceeded constitutional indebtedness limits. A new election is set to approve $600 in bonds over ten years to fund a new school building, with expectations the proposition will pass.
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Board of Directors
Independent District of Gravity
Forty-Five Sign Enlistment for Reorganized Company I
Forty five men signed the enlistment roll for a reorganized Company I. Only forty can join. five will be disappointed. Adjutant General Byers will muster the company in about a week to ten days, coming from Des Moines. The old law governs the new unit, requiring consent to fight out of state. Efforts seek Krag Jorgensen rifles to equip the company for rapid response.
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Reorganized Co. I
Byers
Des Moines
Clarinda Town Struggles With Bootleg Liquor Trade
Clarinda faces a sharp rise in illegal liquor sales as drugstores and restaurants curb sales. Bootleggers and wholesale agents move large quantities, with shipments reaching into thousands of dollars. Much of the contraband travels to Hepburn or New Market before seizure.
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Clarinda
Hepburn
New Market
Clarinda Herald
Boy Hurts In Play Then Recovers After Operation
About seven years ago O. S Haas son of J. N Huss of Guss was badly hurt in a game with boys a thigh dislocated and a leg bone broken. Wounds healed but broke out in running sores for five years. His father took him to Rush Medical College Chicago last fall and an operation gave a permanent cure.
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Haas
J. N. Huss
Guss
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Man on Burlington Train Declares Self Harm Intent
Passengers on a Burlington train from St. Joseph to Lenox Iowa restrained an unknown man who drew a knife and threatened self harm. Identified as Clint Moore a former Lenox resident now of Emporia Kansas he was detained by train staff and later committed as insane at Clarinda hospital after being examined by commissioners.
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Burlington
St. Joseph
Lenox
Iowa
Kansas
Maryville
Clint Moore
Emporia
Marshal Vickery
Bedford
Commissioners For
Clarinda Hospital
Narrow Escape For Bubb Couple On Bridge
While driving to town last Saturday morning with a load of oats Oscar Bubb and his wife experienced a serious accident when the wagon shied on a bridge causing horse and wagon to plunge below. Mr Bubb dislocated his knee and Mrs Bubb, falling on him, escaped serious injury. Dr Beauchamp attended the injured man and reports he is rapidly improving.
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Oscar Bubb
Bedford Seeks State Normal School Said Town Deserving
By referencing a Des Moines legislative letter, Bedford is identified as an applicant for a state normal school. The article urges earnest local effort and influence to secure the institution, deeming the town worthy of the project and calling for united action.
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Des Moines
Bedford
Weekly letter on Des Moines senate house proceedings
A descriptive note highlights Mr H R Jones as an able writer who provides weekly coverage of the Des Moines house and senate proceedings. The letter promises readers an interesting, exclusive column not found in other papers in the county and urges neighbors to subscribe.
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Senate
House
Des Moines
H. R. Jones
Damage Case Dismissed in Cabbage v Standley Appeal
The supreme court has dismissed the case Cabbage versus J R Standley that was appealed, and the lower court's decision will be carried out. The ruling ends the dispute and clears the way for enforcement of the prior judgment.
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J. R. Standley
Supreme Court
Mulct law disgrace in Shenandoah editorial attacks state policy
The Shenandoah World laments the mulet law as a disgrace and argues moral and practical failings of licensing liquor. It questions state competency, compares Des Moines and council bluffs, and calls for either banning liquor or permitting unrestricted sale to all under the law. The piece frames prohibition as a moral test and urges consistent policy.
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Shenandoah
Iowa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Shenandoah World
VanReenan Pass Named For VanReenan Family
The VanReenan pass in South Africa is named after the VanReenan family. J D VanReenan of Bedford is a member and has relatives fighting in the Boer War. He follows the conflict with marked interest as events unfold.
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VanReenan
England
South Africa
VanReenans
J. D. VanReenan
Bedford
Landis Postoffice Opens Under Mrs. Hamilton
On Monday the Landis postoffice began operation with Mrs. E. B. Hamilton serving as postmistress. The Siam mail carrier handles Landis mail to and from Hopkins twice daily.
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Postoffice
Landis
E. B. Hamilton
Siam
Hopkins
Weekly Shipments Reported for Potatoes Hogs and Cattle
Shipments listed include M. F. Fowler with 1 car of potatoes and 1 car hogs, A. Bridson with 1 car cattle, J. W. Tate with 2 cars hogs, and Shriver & Scane with 1 car hogs. Joseph Wright is noted with 1 car hogs.
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M. F. Fowler
Joseph Wright
A. Bridson
J. W. Tate
Shriver & Scane
A Helpful Lecture by William Hawley Smith at Opera House
William Hawley Smith delivered a elevating and instructive lecture at the opera house last Thursday night after Presbyterian services ended about 8 45. An intelligent audience absorbed his masterful thoughts on higher education and professional learning. The course concludes with the Ariel ladies sextette on February 20.
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Opera House
William Hawley Smith
Presbyterian Church
Ariel Ladies
Former Taylor County Citizen Ends Life in Kansas City
A 33 year old former Taylor County resident, James K. Stephens, shot and killed himself while walking in Kansas City Missouri last Wednesday. He left a wife and two young children and had become addicted to alcohol, which is noted as the probable cause. He was formerly a successful Holt County teacher about eleven years ago and married a schoolteacher. Brother Charles Stephens of Bedford attended the funeral held in Kansas City last Friday.
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Taylor Quanty
Hills
Kansas City
Missouri
James K. Stephens
Dne
James Stephens
Batyalas
Holt
Chas. Stephens
Bedford
Surprise 25th wedding anniversary at Ewalt home
Word reaches us of a delightful surprise at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Ewalt four and a half miles southwest of Lenox Saturday morning. About fifty guests gathered to celebrate their twenty fifth anniversary and presented them with a set of silver knives forks and spoons in a most pleasant token.
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Chas. Ewalt
Lenox
Demang Scott and Myrtie Scott Tie the Knot at Gravity
The wedding of J. S. Demang and Myrtie Scott took place Tuesday January 23 at the bride's parents home near Gravity. Rev Starke of Blockton officiated. About a dozen friends attended and offered best wishes for happiness and prosperity to the newly married couple.
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Demang
Migs
Myrtie
Scott
Rev
Starké
Blockton
Orth and Widner Open At Old Court Stand
Orth and Widner begin a new sales push at the old Court Orth stand. Described as enterprising, wide awake, and hustling young merchants, they announce through the Free that they will tell the public what goods they have to sell this week.
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Court Orth
Widner and Dorn to Wed Tomorrow Evening
Capt. W. B. Widner and Miss Emma Dorn will be married tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the bride's home in this city. Rev. A. H. Collins will officiate. The Free Press offers congratulations in advance.
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W. B. Widner
Mise
Emma Dorn
A. H. Collins
The
Free Press
Mrs Fisher Dies at Conway Home
Mrs Fisher mother of Miss Iclide Fisher died yesterday at 6 am at her Conway home. Funeral arrangements will be held this afternoon.
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Dr. Lymander
Paul
Chicago Avenue
12Th Street
the Lake
Halstead Street
New York
Chicago Tribune
Frank Sturtevant
Tulane
Mulct
Orth & Widner
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