Bedford Chooses to Celebrate Fourth of July
A Friday City Hall meeting backed Bedford celebrating Independence Day. A.J. Sowers chaired the gathering and named a townwide fundraising committee of G. W. Hook, S. Van Sickle, Clyde Russell, F. E. Payton, Clesson Sawyer. A Commercial Club session formed general, finance, printing, music, amusement, and decoration squads with local officials and citizens pledging support and funds to start the celebration at about $400. Bedford invites Taylor County residents to attend and help plan what promises a festive citywide event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
A. J. Sowers
G. W. Hook
S. van Sickle
Clyde Russell
F. E. Payton
Clesson Sawyer
Commercial ‘Club
G. ‘W. ‘Hook
R. W.thorapoon
E. S. van ‘Sicklend Cless ‘Sawyer
Ww. D. Blakemore
B. J. Flick
R. W. ‘Thompson
C. L. Willis
Wyatt John
J. S. Pieringer
J. P. “Standley
Darnell
Chas
Hall
Jennie Turner
Robi. Taylor, Jr
Reynolds
E. T. Brice
Clesson ‘Sawyer
Wm. Howey
Sid P. Webb
Jas, Daugherty
A.B. VanSickle, Jr
W. B. Cram, Jr
Chas. Hall
van Nostrand
Geo. Campbell
C. W. We
Taylor County
Edford
Thompson Family Leaves Bedford for Boise Idaho
A Bedford family, Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, have moved to Boise Idaho. He previously managed a local shoe store and the couple plan to settle there with Wheeler and Matter of St. Joseph noted as having an interest in the venture.
Bedford Cemeteries See Marked Improvements This Spring
The Bedford cemeteries show major upgrades over the past year with weed removal new drives and shrubs. Superintendent Jack Anderson and foreman Jacob Blake oversee improvements at Bedford and Fairview cemeteries and encourage nonmembers to join the Womens Cemetery Association. In a separate note, Bert C Wyckoff’s home mourns the death of infant Frank Bawin at age one year and nine months from pleuro pneumonia with burial in Bedford cemetery conducted by Rev. Wm. B. Thompson.
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Bedford
Womens’ Cemetery Association
Jack Anderson
Fairview
Jacob Blake
Bert C. Wyckoff
Frank Bawin
Wm. B. Thompson
Bedford Cemetery
Duahgter
Willian McCoun Hurt In Altercation
William McCoun was struck with a clothing pin during a Sunday altercation by Joe Russell a cigar maker. McCoun filed information. Russell appeared before the mayor and the case was continued until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McCoun
Joe Russell
McCoun
Bedford School Welcomes New Teacher Miss Cecil Long
Miss Cecil Long, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Long, has been employed to teach at Bedford school. She is described as thoroughly competent and expected to be a valuable addition to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Long
Bedford School
H.M. Long
Bedford Development selects McClanahan as supervising engineer
At a Bedford Development Company meeting W. Crum was named president C A Orth secretary and E Van Sickle treasurer Bids for drilling will be advertised and work expected to start in weeks The company plans drilling on eastern city lots between the power house and railroad tracks to test water within 2000 feet for domestic use
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Development Company
W. &. Crum
C. A. Orth
E. §. van Sickle
A. C G. McClanahan
Monmouth
Ill
Osceola
Bedford
Advertising drives Bedford growth and pride
C L Van Nostrand of the Iowa and Missouri Granite and Marble Company credits newspaper ads for rapid expansion. In two years the business rose to six employees and a larger workshop. He highlights mail order price lists and showing actual granite to customers. Bedford aims to boost trade as street paving debates proceed. the city council schedules a special meeting to discuss petitions for paving Main Street blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. van Nostrand
Iowa & Missouri Granite and Marble Company
Missouri
Iowa
Bedford
Main Street
Court Street
Mrs Minnie Lambert Weds After Divorce in Court
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post reports Dr J E Hughes and Minnie Lambert of Bedford Iowa wed at Bedford yesterday at 9 am. They arrived in town on train No 3 and reside at the Duckworth home on Valley avenue. The bride is a stranger to us but we have confidence in the couple.
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William Lambert
Maryville
T. R. Wilcox
Shenandoah Sentinel Post
J. E. Hughes
Minnie Lambert
Bedford
Iowa
Duckworth
Valley Avenue
Thie City
Hehe Hose
The Oak Barber Shop Sold to New Management
H A Thomas who ran the Oak barber shop for years has sold it to a company with Chas Fitch as manager due to ill health. Thomas plans to leave next week for San Diego to seek relief from catarrh, and the property is praised for its high standard and expected to continue prosperously under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Thomas
Chas. Fitch
Thomas
Ira Underwood Dies From Appendicitis in Jackson Township
Ira Underwood of Jackson township died Tuesday of last week from appendicitis and was buried Thursday at New Hope cemetery. Aged about 89, he lived with his sister Mrs. Corder. another sister Mrs. P. O'Dougherty survives. Rev. A I Jones preached the funeral sermon. The bereaved relatives have widespread sympathy.
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Ira Underwood
Jackson Township
New Hope Cemetery
Corder
P. O'Dougherty
A. I. Jones
Insane Board Declares Two Women Insane
The insane board met Tuesday and Wednesday and assessed Mrs Ara Moore of Gravity and Mrs Ida Dunn of Bedford as insane. Both were committed to the hospital for treatment. Friends hope a short course will cure their malady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara Moore
Ida Dunn
Bedford
Marriage Announcement for Rev S Edward Henry and Miss Anna Laura Adams
Rev Henry Towed of the Presbyterian church announces the marriage of Rev S Edward Henry to Miss Anna Laura Adams in Indianapolis Indiana on June 12. They plan to reside with friends in Bedford after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Edward Henry
Presbyterian Church of
Anna Laura Adama
Indianapolis
Ind
Bedford
No Band Concert Saturday.
Owing to the death of Jittle Frank, th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jittle Frank
Former Bedford Boy Robbed on Los Angeles Car Line
J. J. Mahan, a street car conductor in Los Angeles, was robbed at gunpoint by highwaymen aboard his car, losing 42 dollars with 15 belonging to him. He is the brother of Bedford native Tom Mahan and a former Bedford resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Mahan
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Mahan
Tom Mahan
Bedford
Central College Glee Club to Perform at Bedford Church
The Central College Glee Club of Pella has been secured by the Bedford Baptist church B Y P U to present an entertainment at the Baptist church on Tuesday evening June 18. The group is highly praised by the press and public and is expected to deliver an excellent show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Glee Club
Ot Pella
Bedford Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
I O O F Members Surprise J Bailey on Birthday
About twenty five members of the I O O F and their wives visited I J Bailey Monday evening to surprise him on his birthday. They presented a handsome I O O F pin, refreshments were served, and the party remained late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Bailey
Drilling For Coal On E Forman Farm Progresses
On the E Forman farm six miles southwest of town drilling for coal has started. The parties involved have reached 81 feet and struck rock. They cut through a seven foot limestone layer today and will watch the prospecting with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Forman
Home On A Visit From Danville to Bedford
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilkins arrived Sunday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Wilkins in Bedford He is an old Bedford boy with many friends who are glad to meet him They have been living at Danville Illinois and plan to move in a couple of weeks to Coronado California where he has a position
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Bedford
Alice Josephine Dunning
Bruce James Flick
Frank Dunning
Wm. B. Thompson
M. E
Baltimore
J. P. Flick
Law Department
Iowa University
Joseph Dodge
Frank Wilkins
Wm. Wilkins
Frank
Danville
Ill
Coronadoath
Cals
Death of N Halli, former Conway resident
Word arrived yesterday of the death of N Halli a longtime Conway area resident. He died early Tuesday at his son Cyrus Hall’s home in Nebraska. The remains will be moved to Conway Thursday with his sons C M and C C Hall and Mrs Guy Liggett, then to Conway cemetery for a graveside service at 9:00. He will be laid beside his wife who died years ago. He was an early settler who lived on a farm near Conway before moving to town.
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N Halli
N. Hal
Cyrus Hall
Conway
C. M
C. C. Hall
Guy Liggett
Con— Lway
Conwayy
Jackson's Address at Conway Decoration Day Speech
The Conway Record reports Attorney Jackson delivered an eloquent and touching address at Conway on Decoration Day. He traced wars, praising U S soldiers as the bravest, noting their love of country and willingness to endure hardship to preserve the nation. He lauded President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley. The speech was well received.
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Bedford Band
G. R. Post
Ot. W. D. Blakemore
Jackson
Conway
United States
Wi McKinley
McKinley
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Igger
Johnhompson
Thompson
Boiselly
Idaho
Wheeler & Matter
St. Josson
Bedford’s Cemeteries
Little Frank Wyckoff
Willian McCoun
Bedford Development
Prof. McClanahan
Thompson Clothing Co
Insane Board
Henry Towed
J. Bailey
Des Moines
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