Gay Center Items Highlight Local Social Visits
Majeskra Johnson was a Conway visitor last week. Miss Seaton of Blockton visits her cousin Will Hughes and family. Mrs. Will Livingston and baby stay in Blockton with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Sharp. Emma Frost and son Will with Elma Shaw and Hile Dennis spent Sunday with Cc. H. Hunter. J. E. Whatkins and children attended the pony show at Blockton Monday. Carlson and children Glen Alta Vera King visited Will Hughes Sunday. Wes Scott lost a horse last week. Grace Dowlin visited her uncle Will Moon and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Argee visited at Charles Hunter's Sunday.
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Majeskra Johnson
Conway
Miss Seaton
Blockton
Will Hughes
Will Livingston
Baby
Will Sharp
Emma Frost
Will
Elma Shaw
Hile Dennis
Cc. H. Hunter
J. E. Whatkins
Carlson
Glen
Temperance lecture noted. church plans piano and funds
Rev. Smith from Conway spoke last Wednesday on temperance as church members push to install a new piano, complete the required funds, and announce plans. Eva Fuller is back home from Indianola due to her mother’s illness, which shows some improvement. Mrs. Brown injured her arm two weeks ago and remains unable to use it, though recovery is underway. Fred Eler moved his new house to the old location and will finish additions to make a pretty home. Dr Maloney of New Market rode through on a motorcycle last Sunday, joining Mrs. Geo Farmer and others listed as ill. Wickersaw, a former Villisca resident, visited Gass last Sunday to tend an old friend who is now improving. Harry Duer visited Villisca to assist an ailing friend and is back home. Mrs. Perry Rose enjoys a visit from her brother Josiah Stevens, whom she hadn’t seen in some time.
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Fred Eler
Lecation
Dr. Maloney
New Market
Guss
Geo. Farmer
Wickersaw
Villisca
Gass
Harry Duer
Harry
Perry Rose
Josiah Stevens
Fourth Memorial Sermon Sought by Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church asks for the fourth successive memorial sermon to be preached next Sunday morning welcoming old soldiers sons of veterans and Spanish American veterans. The evening topic is Pauls Advice to Timothy with special music. The Old Soldier Camp Fire gathered a large audience with Colvin Pifer Brown Wolf and Confederate veteran Mr Key sharing stories and readings. Graduation exercises on the 20th drew praise from Prof Kuhn while teachers Miss Floe Beckett and Miss Dessa Jones were reappointed. W A Sweigard repaired a broken Bausch automobile coupling with parts from the old unit and the Ladies Aid prepare the church parsonage.
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Presbyterian Church
Paul
Timothy
W. I. Colvin
Floe Beckett
Dessa Jones
W. A. Sweigard
Bausch Bros
Sermon Honors Old Soldiers at Siam M E Church
Rev Jordon delivered an impressive sermon at the Siam M E church on Sunday morning honoring old soldiers. Attendance was small with only four veterans present: William Fry from Bedford E D Clayton W T Allen both of Siam and Mr Gray from Shambaugh. Ivan Benedict of Clarinda a Benedict Piano Company representative visited Siam last week to solicit business.
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Jordon
M. E
William Fry
Bedford
E. D. Clayton
W. T. Allen
Siam
Mr. Gray
Shambaugh
Ivan Benedict
Clarinda
Benedict Piano Company
Bedford-area Social Notes Mention Local Visits
KUED T WLW ing the sale of their instruments. Andie Gibbona who is, working, for Roy Ducan near Bedford, visited at home Sunday. the Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fry,of Bed ford, visited over Sunday at Joan Stewart's' and Ora Clayton's, . Their many friends of Liam were glad to see them back here again. A. T. Beck and, family went to Bedford Sunday to visit Mr. Beck's mother, Sunday being her 90th birth day. Doctor M. Dunning and daughter Lois of Bedford were Siam visitor's Friday.
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Andie Gibbona
Roy Ducan
Bedford
Joan Stewart
Ora Clayton
Liam
A. T. Beck
Mr. Beck
M. Dunning
Lois
Siam
Notable Names in a Historical Roll Call
A list of individuals including Harris J. L. Purdy Capt. Hedrick T. H. Major Parmenter K. K. Hadley J. D. surgeon Pratt Salem Harmon Mr. Ray Wes Salen Robert Titus 2 Hamilton D. H. Salisbury B. F. Seabolt Mr. Stephens Ed Turper Moses Thomas Hugh H. Underwood L. Wood W. Wilson Benner Walker Calvin White R. Underwood Mr. Winder Lucian appear in a historical roster.
Noted Bedford Figures Leave for New Hartford
A New Hartford Exponent write up honors Mrs. Putnam for two years as assistant principal and notes her Nebraska origins and Cornell College Academy ties. It praises her church work and plans with Mr. Putnam for Midland Lyceum Bureau before their move. A second Senior lauds Mr. Putnam for boosting the New Hartford High School and its Exponent paper, tuition revenue, and summer courses, while announcing their departure to attend university next year.
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Bedford
New Hartford
Putman
Barren Hills
Nebraska
Cornell College Academy
Bedford Public Schools
Cornell
Academy
Bedford Board
Washington
Charles H. Putnam
Bedford Highchool
Albion
Cornell College
Butler County
Putnam
Putman Goodby
Weather Crop Bulletin for week ending May 23 1909 Des Moines Iowa
Warm week with little rain across most of the state boosted corn planting to about 75 percent with early stands up in all areas. Western counties saw slightly above normal temperatures, eastern areas slightly below. rainfall was well below average except in extreme west where moderate showers on the 18th and 19th occurred. Cultivation begun in southern counties. fields generally in good condition. Rains were beneficial to pastures and small grain. vegetation grew rapidly and prospects for all crops including fruit are promising. Indications of showers across the state later in the week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Montgomery
Elliott
Taylor
Bedford
Bedford Electric Franchise Debate Seeks Clarity on City Needs
Residents discuss the electric light franchise urging voters to understand that the city council retains contract power over poles rates and pumping. The franchise is not exclusive and others may apply. timing favors updating while streets are already being repaved.
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Grn
Boness
Bedford
Pres
Rain Improves Pasturage and Crop Growth in Clarinda
Rain drenched fields in Clarinda boosting pasturage and crop prospects as cultivation advances. Strong moisture is reported to have revived parched ground, aiding growth and signaling good yields ahead.
Modern Woodman Memorial Service Notice in Bedford
Members of the Modern Woodman Camp 1273 and nearby camps and Royal Neighbors are asked to meet at Woodman Hall on Sunday in June at 1 30 observe the annual memorial day. A procession will form to the cemetery headed by the Beds corner band. Elder Geo Hendrickson of the Christian church will give an address. If weather is unfavorable the address will be at the Christian church at 2 o'clock. By Order Committee.
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Bedford Camp
Woodman Hall
Geo. Hendrickson
Chrisan Church
Administrator of J. K. P. Wyant Estate Appointed
Notice to all persons interested that on May 25 1909 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County appointed the undersigned administrator of the estate of J. K. P. Wyant deceased late of the county. All indebted to the estate must pay to the administrator and those having claims against the estate must present them legally authenticated to the court for settlement. Dated May 25 1909. JOHNS. BOYD Administr.
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Ditrict
Taylor County
J. K. P. Wyant
Johns
Boyd
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Guss News
Sharpsburg
Siam News
Bedford Cemetery
Cowen I
D. H
Coon I, V
Greenlee
H. A
Laird Levi
W. H
Spacht Arthur
Cleavenger
J. R. B. Goliday
W. P
Clark John
G. M
Dunlavy Levi
Clark B. G
Golding
John
Golding Wm
Fairvifw Cemetery
Fuller A
Brooks Jas
Roberta R
Stretch A
R. J
Stretch M. B
Saunders Allen
R. P
Wilson Benner
Walker Calvin
Rose E
Mohler Cemetery
Kemery Fred
Reid Roy
Woodyard
J. M
Winder Lucian
May H
Medford
E. G
Maxfield
Nelson Chas
Mrs Charles H. Putnam
Weather Crop Bulletin
Electric Light
Fletcher
Castor
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