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Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1906

Page

5

Hendrickson Acquitted In Insanity Verdict At Trial

A Missouri jury acquitted James Hendrickson of murder on grounds of insanity after a three hour deliberation on Oct 1905. The shooting of John Woodside, a wealthy farmer of Maloy, followed alleged marital infidelity. Court records note witnesses describing Hendrickson as unbalanced and distressed.

Uantil Hendrickon Arties Jas. Hendrickson John Godside Ear Maley Brockton Woodside Hendrickson Bellus Goolside Ensworthospital St. Joseph U Stedy Evans McCaun & Wisdom W. E. Miller John P. Goldizen Blockton Defendant Weldon Alley Golditen H. E. Worthington John Woodside Maloy Humphrey Wm. Golding Colorado Wm. Gleason B. Courtner

Bedford To Host Chautauqua In August Dates Set

A Bedford Chautauqua is approved for August 9 to 19 this year. The committee, led by W. K. Miller and others, promises high quality and valuable attractions. The group vows to pursue a successful event despite challenges.

Bedford W. KE. Miller H. 8. Ash W. M. Jackson S. E. Thompson Chas, Stephens Ralph Thompson E. O. Dowlin A. I. Jones

Bad road near Bedford spurs call for fixes and club help

A worn section on John Jones hill, three miles west of Bedford, blocks traffic on a side hill jeep and even empty wagons. Farmers offer labor to repair the road, hoping to boost local trade with Clarinda. A passerby notes damage to his buggy and urges organized Bedford commercial efforts to improve roads and commerce.

John Jones Bedford Clarinda Taylor County Page

New Boot Shop Opens In Blythedale By J W Poynter

A new business man, J. W. Poynter of Blythedale, Mo., has purchased the boot and shoe business of W. S. Reynolds and will take possession Saturday. Poynter, an experienced general merchant, plans interior improvements and a stock expansion. Reynolds and wife expect to move soon to Fort Collins, Colorado, their old home, with best wishes from the community.

J. W. Poynter Blythedale Reynolds Poynter Hoe

Miss Manker Heads to Twin Falls for Musical Career

Miss Ethel Manker, born in Bedford, leaves Thursday for Twin Falls Idaho to pursue her music profession. A trained accompanist and organist, she studied under Prof J R Dunham and Prof Whiteman, earning high praise and a diploma, with hopes of success in Idaho. An Art Club dinner celebrated Washington's Birthday at the Steptie and reptorts homes.

Ethel Manker Twin Falls Idaho Miss Manker Bedford G. F. Manker First Baptist J. R. Dunham New York Denver Whiteman Whiteman School of Vocal Art Twin Falla

Salmagundi Party at Mrs Scane’s Hospitable Home

Mrs Frances M Scane entertained about a dozen ladies at a Salmagundi party from 2 30 to 5 30 Tuesday afternoon. The rooms were beautifully decorated and a delightful luncheon was served. Several guessing contests and various games added lively competition to the gathering.

Frances M. Scane

Smith the Tailor Leaves Bedford for Shawnee Oklahoma

J. M. Smith a Bedford resident for over thirty years, longtime local tailor, departed Monday for Shawnee Oklahoma to make his future home. He is well known across the county and neighbors wish him happiness in his new location.

J. M. Smith Bedford Shawnee Okl Mr. Smith

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W. Bestel Attorney Dunn I. J. Bailey T. W. Trimble W. R. Smith W. R. Farnham Sharps F. Haas S. Reeves Lenox I. Bethel Jackson Township W.B. Estle A. F. Hopkins Gravity J. W. Dotte I. A. Roberts Conway Ralph S. McKee Dunn F. Wisdom de. Geiger St. Joe Ensworth Hospital Mr. Wright Mr. Woodside Jim Hendricsson Vensburg Buchanan County Missouri M. Wright A. E. King St. Joe Hospital Hompson Clothing CO Iowa Chautauqua Florsheim P.S Art Club C. T. Steptie A. Reptorta Washington George Washington Mrs Francis M. Scane Bedford Poultry Yards Healy Lowe
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