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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

7

Hopkins News Roundup of Church Events and Community Happenings

The Modern Woodmen services in the grove drew a large crowd last Sabbath with Rev Wade delivering the address. Children’s Day programs are planned across churches next Sunday, and a strong turnout is expected. D. M. Woodfill returned from the Methodist General Conference with a full report. Allen Long remains critically ill while Lovia Woodfill plans to reside in the town, and Miss Lola Bell stayed sick briefly. Efforts to light the town and secure perlocation for buildings continue, with nurse need noted. Decoration Day drew many from miles away. Rev Walton spoke at the Christian Arch and a choir from city churches performed. Mildred Wolfers and others returning from school. Manxell Auto Company showcased vehicles in Hopkins. Presbyterian men organized a new brotherhood, with E. C. Donlin elected president. Grandma Harach, 104, is poorly cared for at her daughter’s home. A farewell to Rev Henry Baker marked the Christian church’s closing event as he pursues further studies.

Hoaden Oak Hill Wade Christian Church Childen Gilad Church D. M. Woodfill General Conference The Methodist Church Uar Allen Long Lovia Woodfill Indiana Farmers & Merchants Ink Lola Bell Hopkins Walton Ian Church Mildred Wolfers Dee Jackson Della Noah Manxell Auto Company H, H Arch Mc Masters Presbyterian E. C. Donlin Ladies’ Aid Society Grandma Harach Clyde Miller Miller Mattie Miller California Presbyterian Church Hutcheson Clearfield Mabel Pearl Allen Iowa C. A. Allen Beulah Des Moines Harry Tyre Kans Heavenly Father North Taylor Review

Uncle John Whitten Returns From Visit

Blockton News reports Uncle John Whitten returned Saturday from a visit with his son John near Maryville. Mrs Sherman Fredrick came from St Joseph to spent Decoration Day and visit relatives. His daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Nicholson came down between trains and returned in No 2 spending time at the cemetery where her mother is buried.

John Whitten John Maryville Sherman Fredrick St. Joseph Pe&b

Fire gut burns McCartney's harness shop and neighboring stores

Fire roared through McCartney's harness shop early Monday, destroying the building and spreading to O'Neal's feed store and Wolf's grocery. The town observed Decoration Day activities despite the blaze, with church services and speeches. A long obituary notes Mrs. Louisa Ellen Dean's family, decades in Iowa and Washington, and funeral details were given.

Walter Starks Denver Mr. Sols Hate Christian Church McCartney O'Neal Wolf's Mr. Wear Sr Troy Mills Fredrick Mr. Smith Mr.Cobb Hedford C. EB. Hatton Conway and Platteville Mr. Hatton Conway Mrs. Hatton Rev. Smith The Mr. Ware, Jr Wm. Sharp

Republican Delegates and Committeemen Across Nodaway

A long roster lists Republican committeemen and delegates by township, detailing names for counties including Athelstan Belford Bedford Clayton Clearfield Conway Blockton Gayla Grove Grant Jackson Holt Nodaway Mason New Market North Dallas Pote Platte Ross Sharps Washington and others. The county also notes graduation exercises for Nodaway Township rural district No. 1 with a program and a death notice for Mrs. Clyde Miller and obituary for Mabel Pearl Allen.

Athelstan P. O. Townsend W. QO. Markee J. E. Freemeyer David Woods Belford 1St Ward R. V. Lucan R. W. Thompson C. V. Dinges J. W. Walker Caleb Gordon John Graff Fred Clare Bedford 2Nd Ward W. F. Evans Frank Dunning A. J. Sowers Frank Butler Walter Houck George Dugan J. S. Boyd J. B. Niles H. Ash Ches, Johnston Bedford Hal Reynolds W. T. Brauner C. B. Beall G. Ff. Manker J. M. Little H. P. Long John Tracey Bedford Twp W. J. Nevins L. T. McCaun Benton W. M. Parrish Frank Herriott J. N. Wetherly A. B. Wakeman O. M. Healy Clayton Ben Long C. B. Wysong S. L. Winingar A. T. Allen Sam Holland V. Loy New Market L. AV. Corbin T. R. Loman J. 3. Noble J. M. Hipsley Norval Reever Jacob Mankle Joe Marnell J. W. Denny W.G. Stephenson North Dallas R. Vickery F. L. Marsh Tied Chas Combs van Pelt W. S. Weaver Pole A. G. Oxley Frank Hamilton M. J. Sheeley J. F. Blagrave Geo. Teumbo R. G. Shepherd Platte T. W. Bennet Hugh Humphrey T. W. Bennett L. B. Wilson Roy Nelson Sharps I. E. Richey B. D. Bageatt E. EK. Brown W. P. Beckett Geo. Brand John Lehwertley Washington G. L. Brookman R. Akers C. E. Ledgerwood S.B. Smith D. A. Kyaar R.E Nodaway Township Lelia Jackson Piaro Solo Eula Hicks Ralph Andre

Shilaren Cry FOR FLETCHER'S GASTORIA

Mee Wilking Meyers of Chicago will teach mandolin and guitar this summer in a private class with her parents hosting. Instrument rental available at any price, inquiries to Cutler Wilking or Mrs Meyers at 2571 Fullerton Ave Chicago. Classes begin around Monday June 24.

Mee Wilking Meyers Chicago Wm. Wilkins

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