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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

Page

5

Republican Meeting at Steele's Opera House Delegates Chosen

Enthusiastic Republican county convention held at Steele's Opera House to select delegates for state congressional and judicial conventions. Leaders included Hon. Geo. VanHouten as temporary chairman and H. B. Tomlinson as secretary with J. B. Bennison assisting. Resolutions praise Roosevelt era policies and tariff protection, urge primary elections, and endorse Dolliver and Perkins for future offices.

Steele Opera House Paul 8. Haddock Geo. VanHouten van Houten H. B. Tomlinson New Market J. B. Bennison Denis Hamblin W. D. Blakemore Frank Wisdom N. Reeves Tomneon Republican Party Roosevelt Congress Jonathan P. Dolliver United States Senate Iowa 82D General Assembly Geo. D. Perkins Woodbury County Taylor County Des Moines Towa W. P. Hepburn St. Lona

Odd Fellows to Celebrate Semi Centennial in Bedford

The local lodge marks fifty years with a big semi centennial celebration. Afternoon program at I O O F hall opens with an address by M R Brant and features music, speeches by Grand Master Snyder and Rev Price, and historical remarks. Evening sessions include degrees and talks. Rebekahs meet at Grand Army hall for a Golden Rule Lodge program. Public invited to attend afternoon exercises.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs M. R. Brant Bedford Lodge W. W. Palmer Conway Lodge Eng E. E H. Cass Rev. Price Rey. Jones Odd Order Rebekah’s Grand Army Hall Golden Rule Lodge Odd Fellowa I. O Rebekah City Hall

A Word From Rev J P Lucas Canon City to Taylor County

Reverend J P Lucas thanks the people of Taylor County Iowa for their aid after the loss of his wife and mother to sorrow and bereavement. He praises the Christian fellowship and the comfort of their kindness and notes that memory and blessing will endure. The note ends with a blessing for the readers and signatures J P Lucas Leona D Lucas George W Lucas plus a poem titled The Hour of Comfort.

Canon City Colo Horror Free Press Bedford Iowa Taylor County J. P. Lucas Leona D. Lucas Grorce W. Lucas

Richard Chaney Dies After Illness in Kin Visit

Richard Chaney, 50, formerly of Denton Kansas, arrived Thursday to visit sisters Mrs. R. A. Heller and Mrs. Oliver Heater. His health worsened and he died Sunday at Mrs. Heater’s home. Remains to be sent to Denton for internment. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for healing a malignant hip ulcer. sold by A. L. Bibbin's druggist.

Richard Chaney Denton Kas R. A. Heller Oliver Heater Bright Heater Bucklen A. L. Stickle Miletus W. Va A. L. Bibbin

Fire damage leads to Hawkeye settlement endorsement

On April 7 a house fire caused serious damage and on April 12 the adjuster and Scott Alcorn of Hawkeye Insurance Co. settled the loss satisfactorily. Mr and Mrs Frank Neff through agent Sherman Neff endorse Hawkeye Insurance Co. and Scott Alcorn to prospective policyholders.

Scott Alcorn Hawkeye Insurance Co Frank Neff Sherman Neff

East Mission Services Schedule

East Mission will hold worship at 8 p.m. Sunday with Sunday School at 2 p.m. All are invited to attend the services and participate in the program.

East Mission Services East Mission

Double Car Offer Promises Two Pairs for One Price

A bold sales line declares you can buy two pair of cars for the price of one, inviting customers to try a new style and keep savings in view. The offer emphasizes value and a playful prompt to explore the retailer's trousers as part of the promotion.

Commercial Club Board Election Notice at City Hall

Notice to Commercial Club members that the annual election of the Board of Directors will be held at City Hall Monday evening May 7 at 8 p.m. sharp. Members are requested to be present. L. Willis, President. W. F. Allien, Secretary.

Commercial Club L. Willis W. F. Allien

Sermon Subjects at Presbyterian Church Next Sabbath

The Presbyterian church announces usual services on next Sabbath Day. Morning sermon titled A Garment Sprinkled with Blood. Evening sermon to be announced.

Presbyterian Church

Bedford dentists attend Des Moines dental meeting

Progressive dentists Dr G F Manker and N J Bates of Bedford travel to Des Moines this week for the state dental association meeting. Bedford’s dental practitioners are noted for keeping up with up to date methods and professional progress.

G. F. Manker N. J. Bates Bedford Dental Association Des Moines

First Church Council Sabbath School at Morning Star

Schedule item notes Sabbath School session titled The First Church Council to be held at Morning Star at 3 p m with no further details.

First Church Council Morning Star

Childs Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

On Sunday April 29 1906 Mr and Mrs Erastus Child marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Mrs Child had health concerns so the celebration was modest. Mr Child, born October 4 1817 in New York, wed Rachael Foster on April 29 1846 who was born May 21 1822. They moved to Bedford in 1893 to live with daughter Mrs F B Webb after Mrs Child’s eyesight failed.

Erastus Child Bedford F. B. Webb

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