Fourth of July Celebration in Bedford Promises Grand Parade
Citizens of Bedford prepare for a large Fourth of July celebration with Hon. T. L. Maxwell as speaker. The Bedford Band will provide music, a spectacular parade is planned, and a grand fireworks display at Athletic Park. The program includes band concerts, a Declaration reading, athletic races, and various attractions throughout the day. Industry groups and local organizations participate in parade floats and displays.
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Iowa
T. L.‘ Maxwell
Bedford
Park
W. M. Dudley
Double Quartette
Reading
Prof. Kuhn
T. L. Maxwell
James Boone
Ito
Athletic Park
Lowstoon Police
Marshalls
White Horse
Speeler
Redand
Strees Paving
Union Meetings at Park Begin Next Lord's Day at 6:30
A Sunday park union service starts at 6:30 p.m. to align with Young People's meetings downtown and allow one trip to serve all services. Geo A Hendrickson will lead the music with band and orchestra members and singers from churches. The hourlong program includes preselected songs and possible one or two collections to cover nominal expenses. If weather cancels, the meeting moves to the Baptist church.
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Geo. A. Hendrickson
Baptist Church
Crop Bulletin for Week Ending June 29 1908
Weather favorable with 2 degrees above normal and ample sunshine. Very little rain until Saturday night when thunderstorms dropped heavy showers in central counties. Four to six days suitable for field work. corn cultivated and laid by on well drained ground. Clover hay making starts. yields heavy. Small grains growing well with minimal rust. Fruits range from poor to two thirds normal.
See America First lecture at Vogue July 9 in Bedford
Mr E H Sanford of St Joseph Missouri will present an illustrated talk in Bedford this Thursday evening July 9 at the Vogue rooms. The See America First views have educated audiences at Iowa institutes and will appeal to locals curious about national scenery and commerce. Admission is free to the public.
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E. H. Sanford
St. Joseph
Bedford Summer School
Vogue
America
Iowa
Golden Wedding Celebration in Bedford Taylor County
The Dresher Morris wedding of June 24 1858 near Spencer Indiana is recalled with a fiftieth anniversary celebration in Bedford Iowa. Family members guests gifts and remembrances highlight the event with accounts of land holdings and old neighbors attending.
A Pleasant Affair Hosted by Miss Clara Spencer
Thursday last Miss Clara Spencer entertained many of Miss Annie Arthaud's Chillicothe friends in Bedford. The gathering lasted through the afternoon with games and visiting. Miss Arthaud formerly resided here and left Bedford with her parents F. L. and Mrs. Arthaud to Chillicothe about five years ago.
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Clara Spencer
Annie Arthaud
Chillicothe
Miss Arthaud
F. L. Arthaud
Bedford
Bedford native Rev John Barton wed in Spirit Lake Ia
Mr and Mrs John Barton traveled to Spirit Lake Iowa last Thursday for the wedding of their son Rev John Barton to Miss Ethel Webb of Spirit Lake. The ceremony occurred Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home. The Bartons plan to live in Colfax Iowa after August 1 where Rev Barton serves as pastor. He was educated in Pella and has many Bedford friends who send congratulations.
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Charles F. Dresher
Nancy Jane Morris
Spencer
Owen County
Indiana
Jesse Morris
Willian M. Zaring
Grace M. E
Indianapolis
Ind
Polk Township
Taylor County
Iowa
Bedford
Harry Gordon
Caleri Gordon
Petersville
Creaton
Noble Parente
William
St. Joe
Creston
Cottage Hospital
Conway
East Mission Church
McMasters
First Baptist Church of
Fairview Cemetery
Earl and Rey
Unelan
Newton Colling
D. BF. Retherford
Aledo
Ijl
Couin
L. M. Retherford
New Boston
Til
John Barton
Spirit Lake
Ethel Webb
Barton
Colfax
The
Baptist Church
Pella
John Barton Sr
Do You Like Fun Do Your Baptist Youth Host Social
Do You Like Fun features a Baptist young people social at Mrs. W. D. Harris home in Bedford with a menagerie gypsy tent phrenology and Irish bat tents. The event drew a large crowd, provided amusements and refreshments, and raised about 25.00 for the church youth group. The next social is planned similarly.
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Bedford
W. D. Harris
Democratic National Convention Expected in Denver
The Democratic national convention will be held in Denver Colorado on July 7. The presidential nominee is seen as a foregone conclusion with the contest mainly over second place. William J Bryan is likely to be nominated on the first ballot and several figures seek the runner up position. Democrats may adopt a similar strategy to Republicans by favoring an eastern conservative candidate for the second slot.
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Denver
Colo
Wm. J. Bryan
Wedding Reception for David Faucett Bride of Lincoln Neb
A happy crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Faucett's last Thursday evening to welcome David Faucett and his bride from Lincoln Nebraska. They arrived on the noon passenger train and the reception was a joyful occasion with many costly presents. Music and a superbly bountiful three course supper kept guests entertained into the small hours. David Faucett has long contributed to community welfare through local enterprises.
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Bedford
Susan Alverson
Elwood
Ind
Geo. K. Montgomrey
Hopking
Amanda Neumeyer
Kellar Thomposn
Hopkine
J. W. Beck
John GC. McMaster
Annie Dresher
Kellar Thompson
Wm. Aiten
Will P. Dresher
Geo
K. Montgomery
Louise Hamilton
Hopkins
Oscar Dresher
Jesse A. Dresher
Misa Annie Dresher
Iowa
Mra
Mintie Myers
Conway
C. F. Dresher
Mya
Frank Faucett
Lasthursday
David Faucett
Bride
Lincoln
Neb
Gravity Friends Send Best Wishes to Young Christians
A brief note from Gravity friends extends warm wishes to a group of cheerful Christian youths. The message hopes that life’s joys bloom along a pleasant pathway for the young people and their bright futures.
Clearfield Pulls Off Two Late Wins Over New Market
Clearfield dominated the ball diamond winning two dramatic games against New Market. The opener ended 1 to 0 in 11 innings while the nightcap finished 3 to 2. Pace pitched for New Market and Payne earned the win for Clearfield in the decisive game.
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Clearfield
New Market Hoya
Pace
New Market
Payne
Oklahoma Indians Batter Bedford In July Park Showdown
The Oklahoma Indian baseball team, touring the country, faces Bedford tomorrow afternoon at Athletic Park. The Indians are rated among the best, while Bedford’s players are skilled but will need a strong effort to win. Remember the date, Friday July 3.
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Bedford
Nebraska Indians
Oklahoma Indians
Bedford Boys
Athletic Park
Porch Party Honors Fourth of July With Sewing
Mrs Chas L Willis and Mrs Chas V Dinges entertained about twenty ladies Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Willis home in a porch party event. Porches and rooms were decorated in national colors for the Fourth of July. A three course luncheon was served and all guests reported an excellent time.
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Chas. L. Willis
Chas. V. Dinges
Entertainment at the Parsonage for Local Boys
Tuesday afternoon about twenty boys aged 10 to 12 attended a Royal entertainment at the christiam parsonage hosted by their Sunday school teacher Elder G. A. Hendrickson. He organized wheelbarrow races potato races and other light sports to delight the youths. The event included unlimited ice cream for the attendees.
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Christiam
G. A. Hendrickson
Mr. Hendrickson
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Chillicothe High School
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Thompson Clothing Company
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