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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
6
The article traces how early schooling shifted from harsh methods to modern, well‑dressed instructors. It notes town planning requires schools, government land grants for education, and Bedford’s pioneers sowing a tree of knowledge whose influence spread widely. The old stone primary building remains a memory shaping community and youth.
Charles Dawson shot himself then plunged into a well after a period of despondency. The Bedford area family, including parents Mr and Mrs John Dawson, mourn a wife and daughter aged twelve. Neighbors describe long spells of despondency and prior threats to end his life, prompting community sympathy.
Bedford changes in ownership include Chas. G. Martin buying Bailie and Stephens hardware interest to form Martin & Stephens while remaining Bedford National Bank cashier. Wm. Miller sold his livery stake to Dave Burroughs and equity in the Kinnison Bell building, with Miller purchasing the Gravity hack line and establishing headquarters at the Brick Barn.
Bristow Bros. sold a span of high stepping blacks for 400 to Mr. Wisecarver of Fairfield. Photographer J B Coup captured the scene with the pair hitched to a light road wagon, Bristow beside the new owner as he admires his purchase.
The W R C ladies host an ice cream social in the park Saturday evening. Volunteers who pledged cream should deliver at the park by 1 PM to support a noble town cause and encourage full community turnout.
Prohibitionists from across the county met in Bedford May 14 1901 at the city hall to form a county organization. Rev John Ross elected county chairman and J K Hamilton secretary. Delegates named for the Des Moines state convention May 21 22, with John Ross and others authorized to cast the county vote.
The Lenox New Times reports that Bedford's school board in regular session at Secretary G L Goodale's office promoted Miss Allie Nelson to the 6th grade and selected Miss Maud Nelson for the 4th grade after many applications. Eighteen ballots for the 5th grade yielded no choice, delaying that decision to the next meeting. The Nelson sisters are daughters of Mrs Chas Nelson Sr, drawing praise from their Bedford friends.
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