Decoration Program A R Post and W R C Hayers honor graves
A veteran remembrance program by Bedford G A R Post and Woman’s Relief Corps on May 30 details morning graves decoration at Mohler and Bedford cemeteries, a parade on Court Street, and memorial exercises at the park with Lincoln Gettysburg address, music, and tributes by Rev. W Cobb Prof. Frank Howard and Hon. G H VanHouten.
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G. A. IR. Hall
Mohler Cemetery
Court Street
Main Street
Memorial Hall
Park Pete
Bedford
Long
Erneateb
W. Cobb
Lincoln
Frank Howard
G. H. VanHouten
America
Barackman
Wm Aiton Nominated for Taylor County Supervisor
Wm Aiton seeks the Republican nomination for member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. He arrived in Iowa in 1867, settled in Mason township, moved to Bedford three years ago, and has farmed successfully, owning valuable Taylor County soil. His judgment and Republicanism are trusted to serve local interests regardless of party or faction.
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Wm. Aiton
Board of Supervisors
Aiton
Iowa
Mason Township
Bedford
Taylor County
Resignation of Route 6 Carrier at Bedford Postoffice
Ill health forces Mr. H U Greenlee to resign as carrier on Route 6 from the Bedford postoffice after long service. Ed Wertz, post office clerk, has purchased Greenlees outfit and is expected to receive the appointment soon. Patrons praise Wertz as suitable and efficient. Change to take effect about June 1st.
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H. U. Greenlee
Bedford Postoffie
Greenlee
Ed. Wertz
Mr. Wertz
Mass Meeting for Bedford Celebration Planned
Citizens of Bedford are urged to attend a mass meeting at City Hall on Thursday evening May 24 at 8 o clock to discuss celebration plans. Mayor G S McKinnzy emphasizes broad interest and asks for large turnout.
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Bedford
City Hall
G.S. McKinnzy
McKinley
Howary and Maxwell Tie The Knot At Bedford Home
Katherine Howary and Thomas Maxwell Sr. were united in marriage Saturday evening at the bride's home. Rev. A I Jones performed the ceremony. The couple are well known in Bedford, where they have lived for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Howary
Thos. Maxwell, Sr
A. I. Jones
Bedford
Glass Sermon Program At Bedford Church
The Glass Sermon marks a reflective school leaving event as Bedford graduates from Boyd High and others prepare for life. The Sunday evening program May 27 features a recessional by the Boyd High chorus, readings, prayers, hymns, a twilight sextet, and the sermon by Rev A S Jones with benediction by Rev Wm R Thompson.
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Bedford
Boyd—High School
Bornplace Reading
L. Baragkmany
Piiyer
Bilder
Edgar ‘Pricd
Duke Street
A. S. Jones
Helen Manker
Tressa Dunlavy
Edith Wright
Eunice Evans
Gladys Shannon
Myrtle Askren
Benediction
RB. Thompson
Commencement Day at Steele's Opera House May 31
The High School commencement will be held Thursday evening May 31 at Steele's Opera House Prof Macbride of the State University will deliver the address He is hailed as a top Iowa speaker This year the exercises feature a lecture instead of orations Graduates will have delivered their orations in school literary societies Music by the Chorus and Glen Club Tickets go on sale Saturday May 26 at Pieringer's Jewelry Store Reserved seats free of charge
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Steele’s Opera House
Macbride
The
State University
Iowa
Prof. Macbride
Glen Club
Tioketa
Pieringer’s Jewelry Store
Rev A I Jones Completes Second Year At First Baptist
Rev A I Jones finishes second year as pastor of First Baptist Church in Jackson township. Under his leadership the church has thrived spiritually and financially with many new members. Forest Grove church edifice in Jackson township also built, and he preaches alternate Sundays at Hast Mission. He begins third year with full support.
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A. I. Jones
First Baptist Church
Forest Grove
Jackson Township
Neler
Bedford High School Wins in 12 to 14 Inning Thriller
Bedford High School baseball edged Maryville 14 to 12 after 10 innings in a closely contested game. The Bedford lineup featured Glen Calhoun Wyatt Blakemore Floyd Robbina Guy King Lloyd Lewis M. Lewis John Alcorn Court Newkirk Fred Blake Calvin Brice. A rematch is planned for next Saturday on the local diamond.
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Bedford High School
Maryville
Bedford
Glen Calhoun
Wyatt Blakemore
Floyd Robbina
Guy King
Lloyd Lewis
M. Lewis
John
Decoration Day Page Highlighted in This Issue
The issue features a special Decoration Day page with material deemed very appropriate and worthy of attention.
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Our
Memorial Services Planned for Memorial Day at Fontanelle Iowa
Arrangements are under way for Memorial day observance on Wednesday May 30 in Fontanelle Iowa. Rev I E Putnam pastor of the M E church at Bridgewater will deliver the address. he is cordially recommended by his acquaintances.
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I. E. Putnam
M. E
Bridgewater
Dr J R Standley Improves At Home
The bedside report says Dr J R Standley is greatly improved with continued care and attention expected to hasten his return home. Friends anticipate his recovery and discharge soon.
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J. R. Standley
Smalley Boy Accidentally Shoots Left Hand
B Smalley a 16 year old of Jackson township shot himself with a .38 caliber revolver while hunting on Tuesday. The wound through the little finger is not serious but very painful.
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B. Smalley
M. W. Smalley
Jackson Township
Joseph Waterman Dies After Illness in Gay Township
Joseph Waterman died Tuesday after months with Bright's disease. The pioneer Taylor county resident will be buried from his late home in Gay township at 10 this forenoon. His wife is seriously ill and the community extends sympathy to the family. An obituary will follow next week.
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Joseph Waterman
Bright
Gay Township
Waterman
Taylor County
Sona
Adams County caucuses favor standpatters for convention
Adams County caucuses held Monday show standpatters likely to control the convention and indicate Perkins will probably receive the delegation.
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Adams County
Perkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. R. Post
W. R. C. Hayers
Bedford Band
Sedgwick Post
G. A. R. Women’s Relief Corps
Millvana
Bedford Cemetery
Airview
Titus
Robt
Salem
Bowers
Fred Morris
Hoover
Hoxworth
N. Ft
Maxwells
Peate iii
Thompson Clothing Company
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Man
South Side Main Street
Will
Steele's Opera House
Rev. Jones
Fontanelle
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