Primaries Set Amid Peaceful Campaigning Across County
Voters prepare for Friday afternoon primaries from 2 to 4 with candidates for representative, treasurer, clerk, sheriff, auditor, county superintendent, county attorney, and three supervisors. The slate features W A Harvey, Hamblin, Edmunds, W F Evans, G Stewart, J H Humphrey, K E Stephens, Walter Lake, W D Harris, E E Kuhn, W W Palmer, W M Jackson, M R Brant, Paul Hunter, S D Hamilton, Geo Wallace, W G Sharp, Chas Hargardin, and others. A buggy accident along the route left Mr Flick critically injured but improving. Mrs Flick and Maudie Beall sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Harvey
Bedford
Gay Township
D Alaware County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Hamblin
Sharps
Edmunds
Knox
W. F. Evans
G. Stewart
J. H.umphrey
K. E B.tephens
Walter Lake
W.D. Harris
Clayton Township
E. E. Kuhn
Lenox
W. W. Palmer
Conway
W.M. Jackson
Taylor County
M. R. Brant
J. B. Dunn
Alex John
Paul Hunter
Ross Township
D. Hamilton
Mason Township
Geo. Wallace
Accident near miss on Decoration Day at Bedford cemetery
A near fatal accident occurred when a single horse struck from Gravity by a carriage carrying Mr. and Mrs. Flick and granddaughter Maudie Beall as they decorated graves at Bedford cemetery. The horse became unmanageable on the hill near the cemetery leaving the passengers shaken but unharmed.
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J. P.lick
Mia
Flick
Maudie Beall
Bedford
Death of Aunt Mary Stephenson in Blockton
Aunt Mary Stephenson wife of J A Stephenson died at her Blockton home this morning at 8 after a brief illness. Funeral at 3 tomorrow at the Baptist church conducted by Rev Wm Golding and Rev W A Shullenberger. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Son W G Stephenson and daughter Mrs Wm Golliday of Des Moines were present. another daughter Mrs A Hayes of Pawnee City Nebraska and Illinois relatives expected to reach in time.
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Mary Stephenson
J. A. Stephenson
Blockton
Baptist Church
Wm. Golding
W. A. Shullenberger
Rose Hill
W. G. Stephenson
Wm.Golliday
E8 Moines
Primary Election Hours for Radford Voters
The republican voters of Radford are notified that the primary on June 8 will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. In other precincts the township committeeman fixes hours. if not done, voting hours align with Bedford. J. W. Beox, Bedford Township committeeman and county committee chairman.
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Radford
Bedford
J. W. Beox
Hepburn Nominated Again by Creston Republican Convention
At Creston Tuesday W. P. Hepburn was renominated as the Republican candidate for Congress. W. E. Mitchell of Fremont county chaired the convention. J. H. Jamison of Clarke county served as secretary. The party named Resolutions and Credentials committees with members from Adams Appanoose Clarke Decatur Fremont Ringgold Taylor Union Wayne and others.
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Creston
WW. P. Hepburn
Republican Party
Congress
W.E. Mitchell
Freemonth County
J. H. Jamison
Clarke County
Adams
W. D. Shaw
Apanoose
W. M. Peatman
Clarke
A. J. Mitchell
Decatur
J. C. Bone
Fremont
A. B. Thornell
Lucas
J. H. Cook
Page
C. Lane
Ringgold
J. A. Scott
Taylor
H. A. Jaqua
Union
Frank Lester
Wayne
W. H. Birieat
Credentials. Adams
Kennedy
Appanoose
G. G. Gilchrist
W N. Temple
H Sharpe
J. A. Yowell
J. A. McIlwaine
F. Crose
D. N Stranahan
G. W. Boyer
J. A. Milne
Carl Moore
Adama
W. C. Chubb
Corning
J. T. Guteliius
Centerville
James H. Jamison
Osceola
John Ledgerwood
Leon
H. KE. Hawley
Sidney
End. A. Anderson
Chariton
W H. Stipes
Clarinda
Stranahan
Mt. Ayr
Cobb
Bedford
T. J. Given
J. C. Newcomb
Allerton
Children's Day Observance By Baptist Sunday School
Baptist Sunday School at this place plans Children's Day on Sunday June 10 with a cantata The Nymphs of the Elements performed by about fifty members in costume. An offering will support missionary work in Iowa via the American Baptist Publication Society in the Chapel Car movement.
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Baptist Sunday School
Bedford
Iowa
American Baptist Publication Society
Weather-Crop Bulletin for week ending June 4 1906 Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa reports a light frost opening the week followed by unusually cool first half and normal temperatures with light showers later. Dry weather favors corn cultivation with adequate moisture. stands are generally better than usual. Moisture shortages hindered some small grain and hay but most crops are fair. Pastures forage supplies are good and potatoes garden truck and minor crops look promising. Overall season favorable.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Notaries Renew Commissions Across Iowa
On July 4 all Iowa notaries must renew their commissions. Each pays a five dollar fee, with potential state coffers gaining fifteen to twenty thousand dollars. In Des Moines County about eighty notaries exist, implying three to four thousand statewide. Notaries serve three year terms. governor appointments are largely procedural, requiring two county endorsements and a five hundred dollar bond, with no legal knowledge required.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Two Ball Games at Gravity Pit Bedford Victory and Loss
On Decoration Day the Bedford baseball team played New Market at Gravity, losing 7 to 0 in a close contest. Later Bedford faced Gravity and fell despite good effort. Bedford cited missing regular catcher as a handicap while Gravity, with Bradley Brothers battery, earned the win on limited practice. Hal Reynolds starred for Bedford as a noted pitcher among a strong lineup.
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Gravity
Bedford
Gravity Independent
New Market
Bedford Boys
Hal Reynolds
Gravity Boys
Gravity’ Battery
Bradley Brothers
Aiton Withdraws from Board Supervisor Race
Wm. Aiton, a leading Republican and respected county citizen, withdraws from the race due to unforeseen business matters. The text notes Mr. Allen would have faced a strong challenge, but the excerpt ends before detailing further remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Aiton
Board of Supervisors
Allen
Honest act earns praise for timely action
He did the right thing and showed honesty, earning high appreciation from all for giving the matter the attention it required.
Memorial Day Observance by Bedford Knights and Rathbone Sisters
The Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters of Bedford plan a Memorial Day program on Sunday June 10 with public attendance invited. Events include Rathbone Sisters memorial exercises at 2:00 PM, a 2:45 PM march to Court House Park led by the Bedford Band, musical performances by Bedford Band Wesleyan Quartette Pieringer's Orchestra and soloist Miss Hess, an address by Rev. Price, and memorial ceremonies at Fairview cemetery with Rathbone Sisters and Knights of Pythias.
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Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters of Bedford
Rathbone Sisters
K. of Phall
Court House Park
Bedford Band
Wesleyan Quartette
Pieringer
Miss Hess
Rev. Price
Misses Manker
Evans
Wright
Fairview Cemetery
K. of P's
Graduating Exercises At Bedford Opera House
The graduating exercises were held Thursday evening at the Opera House with a full house. Prof. Macbride delivered a masterly address to the class of 06 praising the students and the devoted corps of Bedford instructors as perhaps the finest in town’s school history.
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Opera House
Macbride
Bedford Schools
Bedford
Land seekers excursion to Aberdeen announced
A personally conducted trip to Aberdeen is set for June 12 led by T. F. Armstrong and Len Ox. The round trip fare is $12.60.
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Aberdeen
T. F. Armstrong
Lenox
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Mr. Reader
the House OF Muppenheimer
W. P. Hepburn
Congressional Committee
Secretary of State
Notary Public
South Side Main Street
Bedford, Iowa
South Dakota
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