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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

5

Pioneer Pastor William Golding Dies in Bedford

Bedford remembers Pioneer preacher William Golding who lived in Ohio, moved to Indiana, then Missouri River crossings to Bedford. A Civil War veteran, he preached for decades, baptized 300 converts, and served as a missionary before retirement. He died June 18 1907 at his daughter’s home in Bedford aged 89 years 11 months 29 days.

William Golding M. C. Fuller Bedford Ohio Shelby County Indiana Lydia Stephens Missouri River St. Joe Golding Bap Association Franklin Allege Greentown Ind Co. E M. S Hig i Ile

Fire at Dresher home tests quick response and misdirection

A Monday noon blaze at C. F. Dresher's residence started in the flue and damaged roof and woodwork before firemen controlled it. Neighbors praise the response while noting two recent fires showed misdirection delaying a correct arrival. Fire company crews did excellent work despite confusion en route to the right address.

C. F. Dresher C. O. Dreseler

Resolutions for Knight Chas Thomas by lodge

The lodge resolves to express appreciation for Knight Charles Thomas for his impartial and knightly administration of the office just vacated. They extend regard and sincere esteem and wish him well if he does not return, noting the benefits of his life as citizen and Knight and commending him to future lodges and friends.

Chas. Thomas

Concert by David Reed at Opera House in June

David Wendel Reed, a blind colored musician, will perform a concert at the Opera House on Monday evening June 24 for the benefit of A. M. Bee-Everybody inc. Coordinate with local organizers to attend or donate.

David Wendel Reed Opera House

Knights of Pythias Memorial Exercises Schedule

Pursuant to custom the Knights of Pythias hold annual Memorial exercises on Sunday June 23 meeting at Castle Hall at 1 30 p m to march to Court House Park for program at 2 30 p m Bedford Band performs opening ode and quartette provides music Rev William B Thompson offers invocation Address by William M Jackson closing ode Benediction by Rev E Henry end of exercises pending continuation of program

Knights of Pythias Pythian Castle Hall Sharp Son Court House Park Bedford Band Wm. B. Thompson Quartette William M. Jackson

Cemetery Rituals at Fairview Invite Public Attendance

Fairview cemeteries to host ritualistic exercises with graves of departed brothers and sisters to be decorated. The public is cordially invited to attend these exercises, announced by G. F. Manker as Marshal of the Day.

Fairview G. F. Manker

Card of Thanks to Kind Friends for Support

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends who offered comfort and assistance during a recent bereavement. The family notes their kindness will be treasured and cherishes the support received.

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