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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
9
Local notes report numerous visits and movements around Bedford. Citizens travel to Lenox, Clarinda, and Des Moines. engagements include hunting trips, church events, a Fourth of July celebration plan, and a surprise marriage in Ainsworth Nebraska. Family health updates mix with business visits, property sales, and social gatherings as the town ferries news and plans for summer activities.
John Nethers of Milwaukee Binders and Mowers reports a front door glass shattered in a wildstorm. Their agent Scott Alcorn covered the cost of new glass and installation. The letter notes insurers willing to pay damages as well.
David Gant and Leon John traveled to Blockton on Sunday. Dr I W Collins of El Paso Texas sends a year’s Free Press subscription and thanks in advance for payment. Bibbins offers a simple gopher killer to destroy burrowing animals. Harriet C Towner is reappointed to the state library commission in 1900. Maude Nelson returns from Hartford area and will teach in Taylor County schools next year.
Low rates to Portland Oregon via Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets on sale from May 28 to September 29 with very low fares to Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Everett Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Information available from any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
Miss Pearl Darnall a Simpson conservatory graduate expects to be in the city this summer and will offer piano vocal and harmony lessons at reasonable rates. Those wishing lessons are advised to see her as she comes highly recommended.
A heavy windstorm hit the southeastern part of Taylor county last Friday afternoon, causing considerable damage to small buildings and sheds. The wind was a straight wind, not a cyclone, and no other major incidents were reported.
The June tea of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church was held Tuesday at Mrs. W. S. Welch’s residence. Mrs. P. N. Lewis arranged the event. papers on Alaska, China, and Confucianism were given by members. Over sixty attended. offerings totaled twenty five dollars.
The Creston district Epworth League institute will be held at Clearfield on June 21 22 23. A good program has been arranged for a successful institute. Rev Matt Hughes of Kansas City is on the program for Thursday evening June 22. He spoke here at the chautauqua last year and was regarded as one of the best speakers on the program.
Two years ago a cow and a heifer were killed by lightning. The owners told their agent Scott Alcorn, who paid $40 for the cow and $30 for the heifer. Thompson and Thomas praise the reliable company for prompt settlement.
Step into Bibbins Pharmacy for a free sample of Fine Perfume praised as exquisite and refreshing with lasting aroma. Eye and ear specialists Drs. Pitts Blunk and Pitts advertise at 8th and Francis in St. Joseph Missouri and invite correspondence.
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