Knights of Pythias Hold Wedding Ceremony at Gravity
A special meeting in Gravity Lodge Castle Hall preceded a ring ceremony for a bride from the Sherbeck family and a groom son of J D Douglas. The couple received many gifts, a three course tap supper followed, and will reside at the Fanny Simpson place about February 15 1907. Rev J H Freedline officiated.
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Castle Hall of Gravity Lodge
No. 128
S. Sherbeck
Taylor County
J. D. Douglas
Fanny Simpson
J. H. Freedline
Bradley down and out. Campbell sets corn husking mark
The Independent reports R. E. Bradley is down and out while Roy Campbell of Sidney Iowa claims a corn husking record. During the recently closed season he husked 46 days and cribbed 4343 bushels, averaging just under 95 bushels per day.
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Independent
R. E. Bradley
Roy Campbell
Sidney
Iowa
Advertised Letters at Gravity Post Office 1907 List
A Gravity post office notice lists uncalled letters on January 1 1907. Ladies missives for Mrs Vera Meaxrice Mrs Delia Walder and Mrs E J Marsh. Gentlemen letters for Mr Hugh Stephens C E Acres Mr J G Clayton. Card: in calling for above letters say advertised. W P Pierson P M
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Gravity
Vera Meaxrice
Delia Walder
E. J. Marsh
Hugh Stephens
C. E. Acres
J. G. Clayton
W.P. Pierson
P. M
County Teachers Examination Dates Set in Bedford
Regular examination for county uniform certificates will be held Wednesday Thursday and Friday January 23 24 and 25 at the office of the County Superintendent in Bedford. All candidates must notify the Superintendent at once and blanks will be sent to be filled and returned to the office. E. E. Kuun County Superintendent.
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Bedford
Chilcote Bros Sale Dates and Gravity area auctions
A list of sale dates for Chilcote Bros auctions around Gravity and Conway with locations including Gravity 3 miles east of Gravity 1 mile west of Gravity and 14 miles northeast of Conway plus February 21 sale near Gravity. Also Gravity Christian church Bible School elected officers and teachers with names for Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Secretary Treasurer librarians chorister organist and eight class teachers.
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I. M. Damewood
L. F. Phillips and Son
Julian Bertrand
P. C. Miller
Conway
Chas. Hoops
Bedford
County Farm
D. M. Brown
J. W. Pfander
Bible School
Gravity Christian Church
F. M. Chandler
L. B. Payne
Sec’y. and
Treas
Hazel Payne
Ruth Menoher
Gertrude Posten
Gertrude Payne
Oda Wilson
Stella Bradley
J. W. Ledgerwood
Rev. Sellards
Douglas Sherbeck Wedding at Sherbeck Home
A very pretty wedding occurred at the Sherbeck home forty four miles northwest of Bedford Iowa on Wednesday evening at 6 45 when their daughter Hadith L Sherbeck was united in holy wedlock to Cecil A Douglas of near Bedford Iowa Reverend J H Freed line led the procession into the parlor.
Where to Worship First M. E. Church
Mr. Smith leads the M E choir and Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 a m sermon at 11 a m with paradise Life s Great Voyage and prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 30. Junior Epworth League activities and choir practice Fridays 7 30. Gospel meeting at Christian church begins Sunday January 18 with Lord s Prayer and As a Man Thinketh services plus 10 a m Bible school and 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor.
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The
Christian Church
Death of Rev Farley Reported From New Jersey Telegraph
Telegram from Mrs Farley in New Jersey conveys the death of Rev Farley just as we go to press. Further details on illness death and funeral will be issued later by the family.
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Fred Fisher
New Jersey
Burge Wins Top Sales Honor at Lamb Wire Fence
News from Adrian Michigan reports W C Burge of Lamb Wire Fence firm credited as a top salesman. He ranked second in 1906 sales among 300+ company reps and received a gold ring with diamonds as a prize. Chauncey is elated and friends send congratulations. An exchange notes New Year regulations briefly boost sales of patent medicines.
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W. C. Burge
Burge
Lamb Wire Fence Company
Adrian, Mich
Chauncey
Gravity Dairy promises steady service for morning milk
L. A. Fleming announces the Gravity Dairy venture will be a sure go and pledges daily delivery every morning rain or shine to a growing customer base. An advertisement invites readers to join the service in this week's issue.
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L. A
Statewide GOP seeks Cummins recommendation in annual message
The piece notes many Republican politicians in Iowa want to know Governor Cummins's upcoming annual message. It calls for virtue under compulsion and warns farmers to push for better roads for rural mail carriers. It argues that poor roads hinder timely mail delivery and that a community lacking public spirit for mail service forfeits free delivery benefits.
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Iowa
Cummins
Diagonal Welcomes Wes leyan Methodist College
Report states the Wes leyan Methodist college for the district will be built in Diagonal next summer. Building a school in town is seen as fortunate and a wise choice by the committee in charge. The town is praised for easy access and a wholesome moral atmosphere conducive to a college's success.
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Diagonal
Wesleyan Methodist College
Te Aion
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Knights of
Puthias
E. E. Kuun
Chilcote Bros
B. S
Douglas—Sherbeck
M. E. Church
Rev. Farley
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Hunk & Co
New York
Washington
Port Arthur
Crow Files
Kansas City Southern Railway
H.D. Dutton
AGT
F. E. Roesler
ImMia
Warner
Thayen Broa
Kansas City, MO
W.L. Dunlavy
Bank
Charles O’biern
J. S. Pieringer
Optician
EB. IL
J. H. Chilcote
Conway and
Irwin & Posten
Third and
Jefferson Sts
Payne & Bradley
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