Bedford Schools Open Monday After Vacation
Bedford schools reopen after vacation with E. Howard as superintendent and a full roster of instructors for the 1906-07 year. The article notes new faces among teachers and highlights the strong faculty at various grades, along with surrounding educational facilities and student readiness. It also mentions local incidents and family news, including a boy named Frank Hamilton seeking medical care and relatives returning from Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
E. Howard
Elizabeth Carri
Lillian Myerhoff
Winifred ‘Ne
Eva McCloud
Dala M. Botts
Vic Faith
Nellie Jones
Maude Gordon
Hazella Foster
Alice Hale
Eva Leke
Mattie Goodhill
Carrie Hayes
Ella Wood Ish
Margaret Wetmore
Lumber Yard Change Hands in Local Deal
A week ago F P Guild became owner of the Allen Ridgeway Lumber Co and is now in possession. Ridgeway and M H Allen, the old firm, are retiring after a long respected run. They will soon leave for the west, with Guild and his family joining as new residents. Guild previously ran yards in Crawford, Carroll and Ida counties after two years in Wiggins Mississippi. Mrs Guild will visit relatives in Brooklyn, Iowa during the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Guild
Allen-Ridgeway Lumber Co
Measera
Ridgeway
M.H. Allen
West
Guild
Wiggins, Miss
Crawford
Carroll
Ida
Brooklyn
Bedford Loses to Giants in Baseball Rout
Bedford baseball team suffered a heavy defeat Thursday as the Topeka Giants struck 16 runs. Will Howie pitched for Bedford but the effort fell short against a fast Giants lineup, who appeared to be aiming for a shutout. The next day the Giants routed Clarinda as well. A bridge to the fair grounds will remain in place during the fair for easy access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Topeka Giants
Will Howie
Giants
Clarinds Boys
Premium list ushers in Taylor county fair week
The last issue before the fair opening promises a flurry of exhibits and big races. Local officials Sec Laws and Geo Keith with J H Daugherty are booking top horses. businesses add substantial prizes including cash, goods, and favored items for crowds and participants across varied categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Laws
Geo. Keith
J. H. Daugherty
Free Press
Times Republican
Iowa
Missouri
Granite and Marble Co
H. Bailie
J. S. Pieringer
W. H. Gooding
Thompson Clothing Co
B.S. Vansickle
Jacob Cole
Hawkeye Lumber Co
Train Co
Willis & Hook
Thompson Mercantile Co
Peck
Fuller & Scane
Hess
H. B. Rhoads
Stephens and Taylor
Rony
the Fair
J. E. Moody
Sid P
Citizens Bank
Irene McCloud Millinery Co
D. Maxwell
Steele’s Opera House Plans Major Renovations
Chas W Steele of Steele’s Opera House prepares a comprehensive update to the venue. Exterior painting, interior renovation, a new fire escape, cleaned and repainted walls, and a fresh drop curtain with an entire new scenery set will be completed before the season opens. He has secured first class attractions for the upcoming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Steele
Self ex planatory letter bars Kubu county post
Aug 15 1906 Bedford Iowa letter notes decline of nomination for Taylor County superintendent by Mr A Brice chairing Democratic Central Committees. Also mentions Judge Towner's mother death at Corning and brief biographical lines about Heziah Brownell including birth in West Adams Massachusetts and move west in 1845.
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Kubu
Bedford, Ta
A. ©. Brice
Democratic County Central
Taylor County
Judge Towner
Corning
Heziah Brownell
West Adams
Mass
Belvedere
Local Woman Dies. Funeral Held at Walnut Grove Cemetery
The article notes the death of Mrs. O. R. Towner widow of H. M. Towner of this city. Funeral services were yesterday at 3 pm conducted by Rev A G Graves from the Congregational church with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. The piece also covers the Commercial Club meeting with audits of Chautauqua books and discussions of a canning factory, plus talk of an interurban line and a potential clash with Bedford’s Commercial Club.
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Ing
H. M. Towner
O. R. Fredrick
Corning
Towner
A. G. Graves
Congregational Church
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Commercial Club
Bedford
It Can Be So Bad at Bedford State Fair Incident
A townsman at the state fair reports an automobile traveling roughly 00 miles an hour struck him and sent him about 1000 feet into the air. He claims the airship then knocked him to the ground as he watched from above, finally landing safely on the depot platform at Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Adama County
Corning
Taylor County
City Tax Levy Fixed Bedford 20 Mille General Fund 40 Mills
At Monday evening council meeting the Bedford tax levy was fixed at 20 mills with the general fund receiving 40 mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
General Fund
Poland China hog sale closes out at Holmes farm
Ed Holmes closes his Poland China herd on Sept 27 moving to Canada. He offers 50 head, including the notable Missouri Perfec tion 29061, an award winner from last year’s state fair. Holmes has run annual pure bred sales here for years. Sept 27 marks the final sale date.
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Ed. Holmes
Canada
Holmes
Missouri
Duroc
J. W. Vanatta
Hopkins
Vanatta
Daroc
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Edford
Happy School
ren—Fine Corps of Instructors
Frank Hamilton
St. Joe
Joe
David Bailey
Jenes H
Hindeusa
Mr. Bad
F. A. Sawyer
Milas Dora
Pauline
Prva 7
Hindusan
Price
John Hindman
Steele's Opera House
Delia Carr
the Comercial Club
Poland
China
Presbyterian Church
Morning Star
T. U
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