Biggest Game of Season at Bedford Diamond
Officials will meet the abstractors and real estate men in a humorous Monday clash on the Bedford diamond. Admission is ten cents to benefit the Fourth of July celebration. Cast includes Reynolds, McGinness, Haddock, Sawyer, Lake, Beauchamp, Arthaud, Dunning, Miller, and others with umpire M. M. Million.
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Court House
Bedford Diamond
Reynolds
Cistlesss
G. McGinness
Haddock
C. Sawyer
Payton
A. Sawyer
F. Allen
B. Lake H. Beauchamp
A. Ash W. FE
Parker
Lake Bradley
Cass Joe Arthaud
McGinness I
Dinges
W. EB
Miller
M. M. Million
East Mission Lecture by Rev Shepherd at Fairfield
Rev Shepherd of Fairfield will lecture at East Mission on the evenings of the thirteenth and fourteenth. Two of his most interesting talks to be presented with admission price announced for the public.
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East Mission
Shepherd
Fairfield
Ezra Stephens Improving After Stroke Fight
The Free Press reported Hara Stephens remains in critical condition from a paralytic stroke. He was once thought dead but rallied and is now slowly improving though very weak and nearing recovery.
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Free Press
Hara Stephens
Thrsday Club Holds Annual Picnic at Haddocks Lawn
Members of the Thursday club held their annual picnic on the Haddocks lawn last Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all.
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Thursday Club
G. B. Haddock
Bedford to Host Largest Fourth Celebration Yet
Bedford plans the best 4th of July celebration in Taylor County inviting nearby towns. A citizens meeting formed a general committee and multiple subcommittees oversee finance grounds fireworks amusements speaker music decorations firing salute and reception with named local leaders coordinating each area.
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Taylor County
Pes Hall
Bedford
B. Payton
J. B. Coup
H. M. Long
E. Thompson
H. P. Long
Jas. Hanshaw
John J. Clark
W. P. Peterman
A. C. Brice
J. L
W. M. Jackson
F. E B. Crosson
S E. Thompson
Wm. Wilkins
Edna Fowler
Margaret Dinges
Jno
Bedford News Highlights and Local Events This Week
Last Saturday a small gathering at the Cuttler residence featured games and a plentiful lunch for Hortense Burks and Maud Cuttler’s friends, with attendees including Glen Burks, Curtis Burks, Forest Woods, Ethel Wentworth, Mabel Cuttler, Leslie Morton, Beryl and Bella Fulton, and George Cuttler. In Bedford’s Friday ball game, the home team won 9 to 6 over St. Joseph after a mid innings battery switch by the visitors, with Louden replaced and later released. George Young plans two new buildings near the opera house, one a planing mill and cistern works run by gasoline power, the other a blacksmith shop.
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Hortense, Burks
Maud Cuttler
Bedford Diamond
Bedford
St. Joseph
Bedford Boys
Burlingtons
Louden
Reddy
George Young
Opera House
As.a
Bedford Citizens Question Sidewalk Standards After Meet
The writer praises Bedford soldiers from Company I for winning by marksmanship with Sergeant White to receive a medal, then shifts to a public notice about city sidewalk ordinances. He asks why some property owners must build four feet while others near downtown are allowed three feet, urging equal rules for all and seeking a city law clarification.
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Shota
Cedar Rapids
Sergeant White
Maxwell
White
Markeman
Bedford
Crack
City of
Orrizon
Bruner Couple Celebrates Fifty Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bruner marked fifty years of marriage with a quiet home gathering. Relatives and friends dropped in to congratulate them on the momentous occasion and share well wishes for their future together.
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Joseph Bruner
Wofew
Wickersham Lecture Draws Big Audience At Opera House
Wickersham's lecture at the opera house Friday evening June 13 will be a drawing card for music lovers. Those who enjoy a fine lecture by a splendid speaker should make plans to attend. Reserved seats on sale at Bailie's drug store.
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Wickersham
Opera House
Bailie
Sheep Killed by Dogs In Iowa Herd
Seven sheep killed Friday night by renegade dogs belonging to Charlie Scott. Loss estimated at about forty dollars. Iowa law once provided state payment for dogs killed stock, but since 1897 no damages can be collected due to statute changes.
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Charlie Scott
Iowa
Loerox
New ‘Times
Water Works Bonds Sold Again In City
The water works bonds were offered in a special session and sold to a Chicago broker king for a 600 premium, then another bid from First National Bank of Chicago at 625, the council later declaring the King deal invalid and accepting the bank offer with 500 cash binding the bargain. The Farmers Mutual Telephone line leased rooms above Ree Press for a year with option for five. The company lists 155 members with M C McMahill as president J T Miller as secretary and F A Glasgow as treasurer Mollie Ulrich hired as operator.
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King
Chicago
First National Bank of Chicago
National Bank
Farmers Mutual Telephone Jline
Reee
M. C. McMahill
J. T. Miller
F. A. Glasegow
Decoration Day Observed Quietly in Bedford
Decoration Day in Bedford saw the old soldiers march to the cemeteries and honor the departed with a generous display of flowers. In the afternoon Attorney Jackson delivered an address at the park, while another article elsewhere explains why no formal program was held.
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Jackson
Ice Cream and Cake Event at Court House Park
The Junior League invites the public to enjoy ice cream and cake in Court House Park Friday evening. All refreshments priced at 10 cents. everyone welcome to attend and have a good time.
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Court House Park
Dirt for sale near Free Press office lot
Fragmentary note offers about 250 loads of dirt for hauling from a lot south of the Free Press office. The message is incomplete and contains an unclear contact line and stray text about a building on a street.
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Free Press Office
R Lok
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Frank Dunning
A. Spacht
Mr. Dunning
Miss Stontz
Eva Shantz
Cristian Church
Dr. Russell
Horace
Nellie Grey
Horace Russell
Deacon Grey
Nellie
Maple Crossing
William Bruce
Jacob Crane
Ezra Stephens
P.S
Jake
the Farmers Mutual
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