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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
6
Rail schedule lists northbound trains No 33 No 31 Mixed No 95 Freight and southbound No 30 No 32 Mixed No 94 Freight with times 12 36 pm 9 22 pm 2 50 pm 9 30 am and notes daily operation except Sundays Trains eastbound No 2 Pass No 28 Freight No 1 Pass No 27 Freight with times 12 19 pm 10 30 pm 5 30 pm 2 10 pm F P Butt agent Gravity station referenced
The document details city government officers including Mayor Geo. S. McKinley Clerk Jas. W. Beauchamp Treasurer Frank Coppel Assessor Isaac Kersey Marshal and Street Commissioner R. Vickery Night Watch Thos. Meredith City Attorney Chas Thomas Councilmen first ward W. I H. Dean J.S. Evans second ward George Daniels M.H. Allen third ward John Hindman Will Dallison.
A long list of fraternal and ceremonial groups with meeting nights and halls. Taylor Lodge No. 156 AF and AM meets first Thursday before full moon. Triangle Chapter No. 68 RAM meets second Monday. Bedford Lodge No. 101 KOP meets first and third Mondays. Wild Rose Temple No. 89 Rathbone Sisters meet first and third Fridays. Bedford Encampment No. 73 IOOF meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Maple Leaf Camp No. 457 RNA meets second Tuesday. Sedgwick Post No. 10 GAR meets second and fourth Saturdays. Sedgwick Relief Corps No. 8 meets second and fourth Saturdays afternoons.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe headache remedy with no opium or habit formation. It promises rapid relief from nervous or sick headaches, notes soothing effects on overworked nerves, and offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails to help. It lists 26 doses for 25 cents and credits Mrs F B Karl of Detroit as a testimonial.
Sunday school at 9 30 preaching services at 10 45 and 7 30 Young Peoples Union 6 30 prayer meetings Wednesday 7 30 covenant meeting Saturday before 3d Sunday 2 30 communion 3d Sunday 10 45 choir practice Friday 7 30 8BY PU business meeting 1st Tuesday 7 30 BY PU Aereali 2d Sunday of each quarter 2 30
Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 11 and 7 30 class meeting at noon Junior league at 2 30 Epworth league at 6 20 prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 WFM first Tuesday 2 30 LMU fourth Friday 2 30 official board Monday 7 30 Standard bearers first Saturday 2 30. Pastor W 8B Thompson leads church services and activities.
The notice lists weekly gatherings led by Pastor R. L. Barackman. Evening prayer meetings on Wednesday at 7 30 and a 11 00 service, Young Peoples group, pastor study class Thursday 7 45, Morning Star Sunday school at 2 00, preaching every two weeks at 3 00.
The notice lists religious gatherings including a 6:30 meeting labeled CW BM, a 1st Tuesday monthly 2:30 session, a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 led by EpGHR Price, with Pastor noted.
On the line of the Chicago Great Western Railway in Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota for business men professional men and manufacturers openings for nearly all lines in five towns on a progressive railway affording a square deal for all Maps leaflets town fact and full information given on request to Industrial Department Chicago Great Western Railway St Paul or EBB Magill Manager Townsite Department Omaha Neb 7-9.
The End of The World of troubles that robbed EH. Wolf of Bear Grove In. of all usefulness came when he began taking Elec tric Bitters. Two years ago kidney trouble caused great suffering which he would never have survived without Elec tric Bitters. They cured general debility and all stomach liver and kidney complaints. Blood diseases headaches dizziness and weakness. Price guaranteed by A. I. Bibbins drug store.
In Taylor county Iowa the executor of Emeline Stephens deceased has filed a final report in the District Court at Bedford and seeks approval and discharge. A hearing is set for April 23 1906 to determine if the report shall be approved and the administrator discharged from further duty. Also notice that the Commissioner to view a highway vacation has recommended approval and objections or claims for damages must be filed by March 10 1906 to avoid vacation without further reference. J F Busco Auditor.
In Probate matter in Taylor County Iowa you are notified to appear at the Court House Bedford Iowa on April 24 1906 at 10 a m to attend probate of an instrument claiming to be the last will and testament of Benjamin B Hoover deceased late of Taylor county Town show cause why the Will should not be admitted to probate T G Stewart Clerk filing date February 8 1906
Notice is given that on February 21 1906 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed 103 M M Thompson executrix of the estate of J M Thompson deceased. All debts should be paid to the executrix and all claims presented legally authenticated to the Court for allowance.
A Field and Stream excerpt explains the Indian gait with perfect balance and economy of force, noting flat footed stride and centered weight distribution aiding in snowshoeing and avoiding trips. The piece includes a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar from W W Baker of Plainview Neb and an Orion Laxative Fruite Syrup advert.
An excerpt discusses memory as a phonographic brain, storing impressions from sight and hearing. It questions whether memories are ever truly erased and suggests latent recollections may surface at moments of recognition. Examples include language recovery on deathbeds and mental relaxation exposing stored indentations.
A waiter asks how to cook eggs and a cautious customer with a brimless hat asks if it will affect the price. The waiter replies no, and the customer requests the eggs be cooked with a narrow slice of ham for relief.
A humorous exchange at a breakfast table where a boarder jokes about chasing a cow for milk. The landlady replies with irony directing to a calf, highlighting a playful domestic scene from the Kansas City Journal.
Governor Cummins issues proclamation and Iowa legislature adopts memorial resolutions for Colonel David B Henderson. Senate and House appoint committees and select five senators seven representatives to attend Henderson funeral in Dubuque. Durham praises Henderson as a Civil War hero and former speaker. House and Senate adopt concurrent resolutions expressing sympathy and respect.
The legislature adjourned after a morning session marked by tributes to Colonel Henderson. A message from the senate on the Lewis resolution proposing popular vote for U S senators was referred to constitutional amendments. A five senator funeral delegation was authorized. The Rev Samuel Conybeare delivered a highly praised prayer. The governor informed of Hendersons death and a house resolution was sent to the senate. Senator Saunders continued the primary bill when adjournment occurred.
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