Independent Spirit in Canada Letter and Memorial Day Plans
G. E. Patton writes from Canada on independent journalism and voter awakening, noting shifts in party lines, labor questions, and American constitutional contrasts. The piece mentions Manitoba mosquitos, a June 18 Memorial Day by Knights of Pythias in Bedford, with Hon. B. I. Salinger as speaker and a program including music, addresses, and cemetery ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
Knights of Pythias of Bedford
B. I. Salinger
Carroll
Bedford
Will. Furnish
Knights of Pythias and
Rathbone Sisters
Hall
Park
Furgeson
Frank Wisdom
B. I. Sal
Death of T. B. Masters in Gravity at 76
T. B. Masters died Sunday at his Gravity home aged 76 years 11 months 27 days He moved to Gravity from a Bedford area farm in 1893 and leaves a wife and three children J B Masters Mrs Albert Dugan Gravity and J W Masters Peoria IN Funeral services were held in Gravity M E church and the body taken to Bedford for burial The obituary notes his long tenure as a respected Taylor County citizen and his residence since health decline Also included is a corning Free Press account of a court case saying Judge Miller gained another victory in a land dispute plus remarks on his district court tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Masters
Hns
Gravity
Mr. Masters
Taylor County
Bedford
J. B. Masters
Albert Dugan
J. W. Masters
Peora
Farley
M. E
Bedford Cemetery
W. O. Mitchell
J. W. Squires
W. E. Miller
Supreme Court
Miller
F. L. LaRue
Squires
Mitchell
Corning
LaRue
Corning Free Press
Canada Lands travel terms and excursion rates note
Formaots regarding Canada lands mention excursion rates and terms. Jerry Wilson of Conway and Bedford is the contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Lands
Jerry Wilson
Conway and Bedford
Fine Bedford Shipment Highlights Noted Cattle Quality
A shipment of cattle described as among the finest ever seen in Bedford was sent from the county. The report emphasizes the superior condition and value of the herd as it moved to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
I Will Not Leave Bedford Stock Yet Says Merchant
A Bedford merchant denies rumors of moving stock away and warns against trouble-makers. He expresses pride in the town and its people, notes rising patronage, and pledges fair dealing over undercutting competitors. He vows to stay until reasons justify any move and invites all to judge him by price and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Tam
Ice Cream Social by H. H. Mission Band
The H. H. mission band of the Presbyterian church will serve ice cream and cake on the lawn at Mrs. Barack man’s residence this evening at popular prices. All friends of the young ladies are invited to attend and enjoy. This is the band's first appearance in this capacity and liberal patronage is solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Mission Band
The
Presbyterian Church
Barackman
Climate and Crops Report on Midwestern Growth
The past week brought warmth and good cultivation conditions for corn and crops. Rain on the ninth aided three quarters of the state, but flooding in Clinton to Keokuk and parts of central districts caused crop damage. Overall corn remains fair outside flood zones, with strong growth in small grains, bulky clover, and early haying. Potatoes, garden veggies, and fruit perform well. apples show a fair to half crop split by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Keokuk
A Quiet Wedding of Miss Anna Agler and Roscoe P Strong
The marriage of Miss Anna Agler of Bedford to Mr. Roscoe P. Strong of Kansas City Mo took place quietly at Mrs. F L P Blair’s home 1902 E 24th Street on June ith at 7 30 p m Rev F Bowen officiated The groom worked as a baker at J W Vata last winter and is now with a large Kansas City bakery The bride is a Bedford native with many local friends They will reside at 642 Spruce Avenue for their home with relatives in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Agler
Bedford
Roscoe P. Strong
Kansas City
Mr. Strong
J. W. ‘Vata
Spruce Avenue
Free Presa Wishes For Happy Prosperous Life
After June 15th the Free Presa joins their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life as they celebrate the occasion with good will and warm regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Resolutions of Sedgwick Post No 10 Iowa
In Bedford Iowa June 10 1905 Sedgwick Post No 10 adopted resolutions thanking J F Bryan Creston for decor ation Day speech and thanking men who stood with the G A R against desecration of Decoration Day by games of sport W F Evans Post Com J B Cour Post Adj
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick Post
Department of Iowa
G. A. R. Bedford
Iowa
J. F. Bryan
Creston
Games of Sport
W. F. Evans
Post
J. B. Cour
Post Adj
Crabtree Melvin Nuptials Held at Bedford Home
Ernest Crabtree and Lulu Melvin were married at the bride's parents home on Thursday June 1 at 2 30 pm Rev A J Jones Baptist pastor of Bedford officiated The groom is son of Mrs Alice Crabtree Conway and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs John Melvin east of town Friends of the couple extend best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Crabtree
Lulu Melvin
A. J. Jones
Baptist Church
Bedford
Alice Crabtree
Conway
John Melvin
Journal
Conway Journal
Notice to Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters
Members of the K of P and Rathbone Sisters are asked to meet at the hall at 1 30 Sunday to arrange a march to the park. Mrs N S Sawyer M E C Sip Wess C C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. and Rathbone
N.S. Sawyer
M. E. C. Sip. Wess
C. C
Notice of Sale of Feed Store to G W McMahill
J W Bruner announces sale of his feed store and business to G W McMahill and thanks friends for past favors. He asks all who are indebted to call at the feed store to settle within about ten days, as he will be present for that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McMahill
Mr. McMahill
J. W. Bruner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
G. E. Patton
Free Press
Casital Observer
Salt of the Earth
Independent
Henry George
Edéllamy
Dominion
International Harvester
Comy
Montreal
York City
Morning Post
House of There
United States
Congress
United State
Manitoba
Bedford Band
Fairview
Col. M. Miller
H. M. Long
Mother Hubbard
Waawasas
Price
Paine
St. Joseph
J. Chambera & Sons
Frank E. Wakeman
John B. Dowell
Weather Bureau Crop Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Crabtree-Melvin
Knights of
Pythias
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!