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also ol’ this fity. will join them at Bosondnie next Mondnv and all 1 will no to ('anon City, Colorado. i (.'apt. (’omits located in Him I lord ; thirty-two years ago. At that ; time Bedford wasduit a small vil lane, without a railroad or anyhriek store buildings. I hiring «»the tirst vear of his residence here I (’apt. Combs put up live new buildings. From Isb'.i to |ss.'t beI*was engaged in tin' furniture and undertaking business.At all times enterprising and public spirited he contributed much to the continuous growth id' Bedford. He has kept in touch with all progressive movements,and encouraged all wortbv enter* - •prises. 'I bis has been true of him even since his retirement from ac tive business wbicb oeeurrcd a few years ago.Capt. Combs home was one of the linest in I be city, a place of elegance adorned with tin* best, that appeals to good taste and culture. Mr. Combs is a groat read er, has a line library of over I non volumes of selected literature, and ho cultivated an extensive acquaintance with history.Mr. Combs was a patriotic citizen and an ex soldier, and a member of Sedgwick (». A. K. Post. To bis old army comrades be rendered much valuable service. He lias secured over luoo pensions under the law of IStMi and had also procured many under the old law.By the ('migration of Capt. Combs and family Bedford loses a citizen and familv that bad a large• icircle of friends. It is like losing an old landmark. They will be greatly missed, and carry with them the best wishes of Bedford citizens.CAN KI IIY .MASONS.On Wednesday evening tin; Masonic Fraternity of Bedford perpetrated u surprise on Capt. ,I.\Y. Combs. It was not the regular meeting night but he ua induced to go tqjhe lodge room with the cxp^j^^mn that a candidate would be initiated into some of the mvs tcries of the craft.The candidate failed to appear but the lodge caned Capt. Combs in a style that he will not soon forget. County Attorney \V. F. Miller was prominent in the caning act which was so cleverly performed that the victim did not “catch on until he found himself in possession of a handsome ebon v gold headed cane.When Mr. Miller finished his presentation remarks it was evident that the recipient, of the cane was really surprised--too much surprised to speak very fluently, but there was a suspicious moist-ness about Capt. Combs eves that spoke more eloquently than his words his appreciation of the sentiments of brother Masons.The cane bears the following inscription : “,J. W. Combs. Tny-loi Lodge No. J Ml. From 11 is Masonic Friends. Oct. mb, Biol.Mr. Combs hijs been a member of Bedford Lodge for years, is high up in tin* mysteries and work of the order and will cherish this token of the friendly regards of his brethren.What's Your I'aee Wort.li?Sometimes a fortune, but never your have a Hallow complexion, a j m diced took, moth patches and blotch * on the akin—oil signa of liver troub . but Dr. Kings New Life Pi]!.-, give etc jsKin, rosy eheOKs. rich eotnplexit 1 Only 2o cents atI II. li. lihoada a: Co. drug store.\ iofsiTlin:*-I IHyrIt'im.lithofct‘St t Ml tit.lo:ilnlith\V(lieheanAnrti'N.litSI Ithgi•tiinCtlIfiatMltlTa.'intiLtic
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Bedford Daily Republican
Bedford, Iowa, US
Fri, Oct 11, 1901
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CA, USA 26 Apr 2017
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