Even Up Games As Bedord Regulars Beat Hasbeens
In a rough-edged baseball card from the local league, the Bedford regulars defeat the Hasbeens 10 to 6. Regulars jump to a five-run first inning, then the Hasbeens rally with three scores as each inning passes. Despite several chances, Hasbeens pitching and defense stall the late push. With the series tied one game each, a decisive third game is set for next Monday. gate receipts from this matchup doubled the prior week’s haul.
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Bedford
Cupas Beens
Bscee
Igter
Sce
Myasbeens
Wages Raised for County Staff at October 1 Meeting
At the last board of supervisors session, wages were increased for Lewis Syearingen janitor to 90 dollars monthly and W J Loy deputy county treasurer to 90 dollars monthly starting October 1. William Rice hired as county steward and Mrs Rice as matron at 1700 dollars yearly for 1920. New road crew pay set at 70 cents per hour until January 1, 1920.
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Board of Spervisors
Lewis Syearingen
W. J. Loy
Wm. Rice
Reverend W G Jones New Baptist Church Pastor
Rev W G Jones accepted the local pastorate of the Baptist church and plans to bring his family to town immediately. He arrives from Red Oak where he led the Baptist church and comes with strong recommendations. He seeks a good Bedford public school for his child.
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Oak
The
Baptist Church
Jones
Red Oak
Bedford Public Schools
Knights of Pythias Membership Campaign Starts October First
The Knights of Pythias lodge begins a membership contest from October 1 to November 1 with teams captained by R. E. Bradley and L. C. Morris. All members join one of the two teams and a large banquet will conclude the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
R. E. Bradley
L. C. Morris
First Baptist Church Announces New Bedford Pastor
Regular services will be held at the First Baptist Church next Sunday with sermons in the morning and evening by the new pastor Rev. W. G. Jones who comes from Red Oak Iowa. All are cordially invited. Regular choir practice Friday evening. Committee.
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First Baptist Church
W. G. Jones
Bedford
First Church
Red Oak
Iowa
Taxpayers urged to pay 1918 taxes before Oct 1
County treasurer V. Loy reports many taxpayers have not paid their 1918 tax. A penalty of one percent is added on all taxes not paid before October 1, urging prompt payment to avoid the extra charge.
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V. Loy
Red Wins at Huron State Pace Championship
Red Lancelot Jr. won the 2:14 state pace at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, earning first money. He covered the first mile in 2:08 noting a strong early pace and solid finish amid the event’s competitive field.
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Red
Huron
Red Lancelot J
South Dakota
Bedford Firemen to Face Hasbeens in Fundraiser Game
Bedford Fire Department will play the Hasbeens at the local ball park Friday afternoon to raise funds for an electric whistle for the site. The fire team has solid players and officials expect a good game.
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Hasbeens
Bedford Fire Department
Banquet for Sunday School Class at Hotel Garland
S S Class leader Banqueted S S Class at 2 Mquet at the Hotel Garland Friday evening honored several members who soon leave for college. Sixteen members were present.
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S. S
Tames Salter
Garland
Jury Awards No Damages In Evans V. Dunkin Case
In a long court sequence, the jury found for defendant Dunkin in the Evans versus Dunkin damage suit over a highway ditch and road ridge incident that left Mrs Evans nervous and ill. The 1914–1919 mule dispute between G. E. Head and John Hale was settled and dismissed with shared costs. Next week the court schedules three jury trials including State of Iowa vs Ed Shriver on larceny. Clarinda National Bank vs Kirby. Weir vs Evans. New suits include P. H. Barrett vs Palisade Fruit Exchange Co. over unmarketable peaches and Nora Herring vs Jacob Herring for divorce and child custody.
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Evans
Hale
Head
Supreme Court
State of Iowa
Ed Shriver
Shriver
Clarinda National Bank
Kirby
Weir
P. H. Barret
Lenox
The
Palisade Fruit Exchange Co
Clearfield
B. J. Heckabout
Nora Herring
Jacob Herring
Thomas Cole
Gravity
J. M. Johnston
Fine Shoe Repairing at Bedford Electric Shoe Top
For Fine Shoe Repairing try the new Bedford Electric Shoe top where the work is done wait. First door south of Phone No. 83. Ernest of Repai Safris.
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Ernest of
Repai Safris
Johnston Family Visits Bedford From Colorado
Mir and Mrs I M Johnston and their son motored from Greeley Colorado arriving Friday and visited until Monday with many Bedford friends.
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Colorado
Mir
Taylor County Jurors in the Federal Court
The U S District Court of the southern district sat in Creston on September 16 with Judge Martin J Wade presiding. Grand jurors from the county listed include C B Boyden Sharpsburg Henry Burge Conway John Gunder Lenox J H McNees Bedford J E Rogers Lenox Harry Valentine Gravity W BR Farnham of Sharpsburg is the only local man called to serve on the trial jury.
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United States District Court of the Southern District
Creston
Martin J. Wade
C. B. Boyden
Sharpsbugs
Henry Burge
Conway
John Gunderman
Lenox
J. H. McNees
Bedford
J. E. Rogers
Harry Valentine
Gravity
W. BR
Farnham
Sharpsburg
Rural Carrier Examination in Taylor County Iowa Set
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier vacancies in Taylor County Iowa. The test will be held in Bedford at 9 30 a m and Blockton on September 27 1919 for Blockton and other post offices in the county. Citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1977 requirements may apply. Forms and blanks are available locally or from the Commission in Washington. Apply at earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Taylor
Iowa
Bedford
Blockton
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Many Bedford Homes Sold The Past Week
During the past week many Bedford residences have been sold, mostly to retiring farmers moving to Bedford. Buyers include J I Larsson and his brother George purchasing nearby properties, J B Clary, T N Smalley, Joe Lacey, and J m Irwin, with possession dates set for November 1 and March 1. A surge of buyers implies more homes will be needed as people relocate to Bedford.
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Bedford
J. I. Larsson
K. B. Paschal
George
Calhoun
J.B. Clary
Sheridam
G. M. Bradley
Joe Lacey
John Burnside
J.m Irwin
Conway
C. C. Carson
Bedord
To Ottumwa Miller Couple On Ottumwa Trip
Mr and Mrs O T Miller traveled to Ottumwa on Wednesday for business purposes.
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Ottumwa
O. T. Miller
Shipped Car of Hogs on St. Joseph Market
Hogs shipped from Taylor County with Art Bishop driving a fine carload to the St. Joseph market. Will Trumbo and Clay Trumbo returned home after a trip to Maryville Kansas last week. Mrs. Walter Douglass arrived from Frankfort Kentucky to visit Ed and Mrs. Henderson. Bert Monk came from Omaha for Bedford visits, working as a street car motor man. A. H. Meredith of Davis County Missouri visited T. A. Meredith and will stay several days. C. E. Fitch traveled to Des Moines to visit his son Verne and his wife Mrs. C. E. Fitch, returning Wednesday.
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St. Joseph
Taylor County
Will Trumbo
Clay Trumbo
Maryville
Kan
Walter Douglass
Frankfort
Ed Henderson
Omaha
Bert Monk
Bert
A. H. Meredith
Davis County
T. A. Meredith
Meredith
Bedford
Des Moines
C. E. Fitch
Verne
Salvation Army Drive Kickoff for Taylor County Next Week
Taylor County begins its Salvation Army home service drive next Monday and runs to September 30 with a county quota of 2000 dollars. The American Legion leads the effort, citing wartime praise as motive, with Bedford’s 180 dollar target under Kenneth Gelwix. Endorsements from AEF veterans underscore the appeal as the drive visits every township and town.
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Taylor County
Salvation Army
American Legion
Bedford
Kenneth Gelwix
Public Sale Dates Announced With Free Notice Privilege
Sid Bradley will hold a closing out sale on Tuesday September 23 at his farm near Bedford selling 164 head of stock plus farm implements household goods hay and grain Lew Maxwell to offer Hampshire hogs Chilcote Bros Audts E C Dowlin Clerk Lew Perkins closing out sale on Wednesday September 24 at the S C Putnam farm near Bedford listing 58 head of livestock 6 horses 25 cattle 27 hogs hay grain farm implements household goods and a 1918 Ford Touring car
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Sid Bradley
Bedford
Lew Maxwell
Hampshire
Chilcote Bros. Audts
E. C. Dowlin
Lew Perkins
S. C. Putnam
Gilead Church
Chilcote Bros
Thompson and Son farm sale on September 25
George W Thompson w Son will sell their 64 acre farm at public auction on Thursday Sept 25 along with 38 head of live stock including horses cattle Duroc sows and shoats White Leghorn fowl farm machinery and household goods Chilcote Bros Aucts M J Sheley Clerk
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George W. Thompson
Bedford
Hopkins
Siam
Chilcote Bros. Aucts
M. J. Sheley
Presbyterian Church Services and Honor Roll Reception
Sabbath school at 10 15 a m with morning worship at 11 30 a m Christian Endeavor led by Worth Conder at 7 30 p m and evening worship at 8 30 p m Special music by choir and orchestra. Sabbath school reception and supper for Honor Roll men Friday at 7 o'clock.
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Christain Endeavor
Worth Conder
Frank Wisdom's Kansas City trip for court visit
Frank Wisdom traveled to Kansas City on business on Saturday. He plans to attend the supreme court session in Des Moines before returning home.
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Frank Wisdom
Kansas City
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Visits Sister Irvin Devol from Creston
Irvin Devol arrived Saturday to visit his sister Mrs. Clark Reed at her home in the area, staying for a period of time.
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Irvin Devol
Creston
Clark Reed
Notice to automobile owners on unpaid license fees
All automobile owners who have not paid license fee for year 1919 or prior years should call at my office and adjust same at once. James R Locke, County Attorney.
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James R Locke
Deems Visits Bedford Asks Governor Nomination
Hon J F Deems of Burlington, former Iowa food administrator, spent Saturday in Bedford meeting with G W Hook and making friends. He revealed he accepted the Republican nomination bid for governor after statewide pressure and noted his self made farmer background and large eastern Iowa farm. From Bedford he proceeded to Clarinda.
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J. F. Deems
Burlington
G. W. Hook
Bedford
Deems
Iowa
Clarinda
Editor backs $800 to $1200 an acre Iowa farmland claim
A Brooklyn Iowa Chronicle editor declares support for land prices rising to $800 to $1200 per acre in coming years and dismisses doubts once heard about $150 per acre. The piece frames the townland surge as a bold forecast with strong confidence in market momentum.
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Brooklyn
Iowa
Chronicle
Sugar Scarcity Stuns Bedford Households
Bedford residents grapple with an ongoing sugar shortage. A Minneapolis Journal summary attributes the issue to prewar European demand, government pricing, refinery margins, and transport strikes. Officials warn relief is near, but consumers face long queues and limited supplies as markets adjust to refined sugar distribution.
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Bedford
Minneapolis Journal
Europe
Cuba
California
Auto Thief Captured Near Blockton in Police Chase
Henry Gilligan ex-soldier from Danville Illinois, about 22, captured Wednesday evening after fleeing with a stolen Ford and later a Dodge, found with $29.20 in a purse under the front seat. He confessed to the Mills County officers and was sent back for charges of larceny. Blockton residents disputed the reward for the recovery of the car.
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Henry Gilligan
Danville
Blockton
Keith
Mills County
Gilligan
Omaha
National Refining Company
Ford
Pacific Junction
Malvern
Te Cemetery
Notable Visitors Return Home From Los Angeles Trip
He, Frank Wisdom and daughter Defla, who have been inviting distant relatives at Los Angeles for several weeks, returned home Tuesday noon.
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Frank Wisdom
Defla
Los Angeles
Visit ends as J J Holt returns home to Savannah
J J Holt, who had been visiting his daughter Mrs E A Cobb at her home, returned Friday to his residence in Savannah.
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J.J. Holt
E. A. Cobb
Savannah
Evans Family Visit To Minneapolis From Parsons
W F Evans left Saturday for Minneapolis Minnesota to visit his son A B Evans. His son C J Evans of Parsons Kansas accompanied him on the trip.
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W. F. Evans
Saturd
Minneapolis, Minn
A. B. Evans
C. J. Evans
Parsons, Kansas
Travel Notes From Parsons and Nearby Kansas Visits
Mrs. Ross Haddock and children, after two weeks with relatives at Parsons Kansas, returned home Thursday evening. Mrs. Frank Wright visited her husband in Hopkins Saturday. James Lucas left for Lincoln Nebraska to resume his law studies after two years at the university, including time overseas during the war. He will rejoin the family at the newspaper office upon return. Mr. and Mrs. James McBrien spent two weeks in Manhattan and other Kansas and Missouri points, returning Tuesday evening with an excellent vacation report.
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Parsons
Ross Haddock
Parsons, Kan
Lincoln
James Lucas
Neb
University of Nebraska
James McBrien
Manhattan
Kansas
Kanass
Missori
Coupes Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Bedford
Mr and Mrs J B Coup of Bedford celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home in northeast Bedford after fifty years of married life. They were married in Emporium Pennsylvania and have four children all living. Present were numerous relatives including L B Cole of Mandan North Dakota and children and in laws from nearby towns. Coup, a Civil War veteran, remains active in the local G A R post.
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J. B. Coup
Bedford
J.B. Coup
Nees A. Hazelton
Emporium
Coup
G. A. R. Post
L. B. Cole
Mandan
N. D
F. J. Coup
Creaton
Clyde Livingston
Clarles Nelson, Sr
Grace and
Mary Rock
Memorial Card Sent For John H. Chilcote
John H. Chilcote, recently reported killed in an auto accident, received a memorial card yesterday from a publishing house. The black card had gold lettering reading In Loving Remembrance of John H. Chilcote, Died August 28, 1919, followed by a short verse.
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John Chilcote
John H. Chilcote
Reed couple welcome triplet daughters born Wednesday
Mr and Mrs George Reed near Blockton are proud parents of triplet daughters born Wednesday of last week. Both mother and daughters are doing nicely. This county has seen another triplet birth previously when Carl Fuller and wife near Bedford welcomed triplets several years ago.
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George Reed
Two More New Civil Suits Filed In Blockton Case
Marie Sharp and Maude E. King sue GP. Simpson & Son of Blockton for 1669.70 on two promissory notes and seek writ of attachment against defendants goods. Ar buckle Bros. also sues the same parties for 162.81 on promissory notes.
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Marie Sharp
Maude E. King
GP. Simpson & Son
Blockton
Arbuckle Bros
Mrs Ditto’s Mother Dies in Council Bluffs
Mrs G C May, mother of Mrs Ditto, died Friday morning after long illness. Mrs Ditto had cared for her for four weeks at her bedside. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, following a return trip by Mr and Mrs E G Ditto from Council Bluffs on Tuesday evening.
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E. G. Ditto
Council Bluffs
G. C. May
Ditto
For Sale Cheap Second Hand Buick Four
A quick sale notice for a Buick four in good running order priced at $175. Inquiries welcomed at New Bedford Electric Shoe Repairing Shop, first door south of city hall.
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Buick
New Bedford Electric
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples This Week
Bob Albert Huss and Lois M. Barton of Gravity received a marriage license along with Harold Anderson and Doris Ferguson of Conway. The licenses were issued this week by the county clerk as part of routine civil records.
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Bob Albert Huss
Lois M. Barton
Gravity
Harold Anderson
Doris Ferguson
Conway
Maryville Ball Tournament Ends With St Joseph Stock Yards Victory
Bedford attendees flocked to the one day Maryville ball tournament last Sunday. St. Joseph Stock Yards prevailed to win the event, defeating local clubs and bringing the title home.
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Maryville
Bedford
Wis
St. Joseph
Alcorns Return to Ponca After Eight-Week Trip
Mr and Mrs Scott Alcorn of Ponca Oklahoma, who had stayed a week or more with Bedford relatives, returned home Saturday morning after an eight week absence. They spent time visiting in the eastern part of the state before Bedford. Mr and Mrs Alex Price traveled to Creston on business Saturday.
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Ponca
Okla
Scott Alcorn
Bedford
Alex Price
Creston
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NEW Baptist Church
R. T. Dunkin
Team of Mules
T. N. Smalley
Tom Leonard
West Bedford
Serican Legion
Presbyterian Church
Ill
Frank Wright
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