Clyde Ferris in the Bedford Jail After Arrest
Clyde Ferris, 17, living with his mother in Bedford, was arrested after being found hiding in the Bedford Mill. He claimed to have returned from Missouri to sleep in the mill, but was later found to have broken several doors. Waived preliminary examination. bond set at 300 dollars. released after Dr Paschal signed his bond. The note ends with a look at local baseball and plans for a Taylor County map, in about three weeks.
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Clyde Ferria
Council Bluffs
Chas
Hall
Young Ferris
Clyde
Bedford
Missouri
Ferris
Young Ferrie
Dr. Paschal
Taylor County
Grass From Alaska Sent To The Free Press
The Free Press received a stalk of grass resembling blue stem sent by C. E. Patch of Alaska. The stem stands forty inches tall and appears to be suitable for making sure it is used properly.
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Alaska
Free Press
C. E. Patch
Market Letters From St. Joseph Detail Mixed cattle and hog prices
The St. Joseph market report notes strong demand and price gains for beef with medium cattle up 10 to 15 cents and top native cattle near 7.75. Quarantine steers fetch 6.15, while common grass cattle slip. Hogs rise early week and reach 7.85, the year’s high since 1893, with most hogs 7.60 to 7.75. Sheep and lambs open week weak, with many moving back to country pastures and spring lambs down 25.
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South St. Joseph
Bargain Pants Sale Offers Many Pairs on Special Price
The notice announces a sale on trousers with a limited selection. It emphasizes good quality, smart style, and full size range. Purchasers are urged to act now to take advantage of the reduced price.
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Rousers
Mens Furnishings Ad Promises Full Range of Menswear
When you buy a suit of clothes necktie collar hat gloves belt cap shirt underwear or any item men and boys wear come here to buy them. We have just what you want.
Waists and Shirts Offer Scarce Sizes Described
Waistline apparel promotion urges buyers to act now as sizes sell out. Stores advertise a wide assortment of white and colored shirts and claim customer satisfaction with their selection.
Wash Goods Sale Prices Limitless Summer Fabrics
The store advertises wash goods including Scotch lawns dimities batistes tissues foulards and other summer fabrics. Aimed at appealing to fastidious shoppers the promotion promises a broad line and favorable pricing.
Oxford Shoes Ad Promises Glove Fit Guarantee
An ad claims the Nobbiest line of Oxfords in town offers a glove like fit and a money refund if not satisfied. The message emphasizes quality, comfort, and a guarantee to reassure buyers in a compact promotional notice.
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Oxfords
Epworth League Convention Notes and Leaders Elected
The Epworth League Creston district convention met in Lenox last week with strong attendance and high enthusiasm. Villisca will host the next gathering. Officers elected for the coming year include Clara nd a president Ida Okey Corn ing first vice president Anna Danielson second vice president Nettie Jackson third vice president Flora B Moore fourth vice president Lida Woodyard Bedford secretary and treasurer Chas Snow died in Peoria Illinois at 4 am Friday June 27 from chronic catarrh. Mrs William Wilkins of Bedford attended his bedside. Snow had been a Bedford businessman and leaves many mourners. Rev C A Nicol evangelist from Oregon Mo visited town to raise funds for a revival tent likely to start August 1. Nicol, of the Christian Union sect, urges all churches to join in saving souls.
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Epworth League
Creston
Lenox
Villisca
Omar Duncan
Clarinda
Ida Okey
Corning
Anna Danielson
Nettie Jackson
Bedford
Flora _B. Moore
Bridgewater
Lida Woodyard
Chas. Snow
Peoria
Illinois
Wm. Wilkins
Snow
C. A. Nicol
Oregon, Mo
Christian Union Sect
Missionary Miss Perkins Delights M E Church Crowd
Attendees at the M E church last Sunday were edified by Miss Perkins a Burmah India missionary. She spoke to raise funds in this country for foreign evangelization work and impressed listeners with earnest zeal. She awakened considerable interest among the audience.
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M. E
Miss Perkins
Burmah
India
Injustice Admitted Dowell Case Clarified
The Free Press corrects a false Indiana tale implicating Clifford Dowell of Conway in a girl’s scrape. The Jasper County Democrat editor allegedly spurred the fabrication out of personal spite. Dowell was innocent, did not return to Indiana, and did not marry the girl.
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Free Press
Clifford Dowell
Conway
Sooner County
Ind
Democrat
Dowell
Indiana
Dowells
Jasper County Democrat
Narrow Escape Near Mehan Schoolhouse Bridge
Last Saturday J F Mohler and family had a narrow escape when their vehicle slipped off a bridge near the Mehan schoolhouse. The wagon and horses, about fifteen feet into the ditch, were precipitated but no one was injured and only minor damage occurred. The family then proceeded to town.
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J. F. Mohler
Mehan
Will Clean the Standpipe This Sunday Afternoon
Ex city marshal colonels plan to flush the standpipe after noon to clean it out. Water will be run out and the gate into the standpipe shut while the pump house engine starts and pressure is maintained for any emergency. Mr Colonens will scrub rusted productions from the pipe.
Bedford Standpipe Rust and Civic Plans
A letter notes rust on the standpipe only at the bottom while iron above remains clean and urges interior painting or precautionary measures to prevent future rust before water is turned in. The piece also mentions a Conway arrest for disturbing the peace, a jail release, and a Democratic district conference set for July 11 1902 in Osceola with invitations to all district Democrats.
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Iit
Shenandoah Sentinel
Bedford
Eighth
Osceola
A.W. Maxwell
Dom
State Central
J. F. McGinty
Wingless Chicken Delights a Farmer Near Town
Jas Franklin, a farmer northeast of town, reports a wingless Wyandotte chick aged two months. He jokes he has no plans to breed such birds. The farmer notes the bird would be unpopular for missing wings, which help clear fences and aid in household tasks.
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Jas. Franklin
Mr. Franklin
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the Free Press
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Chesbro
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