-OBITUARY- MRS. FIELDING WEBB- Sarah Elizabeth Child, daughter of Erastus and Rachel Foster Child, was born in Whitesboro, N.Y., May llth, 18U9. She departed this life at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo., Sept 2i>th,1925 at the age of 76 years, U months, and 19 days.

With her parents she removed to Oneida, Knox Co., 111., in the month of May,1855. It was while living here that she in early life yielded herself to Christ and united with the Congregational church. From that time on she has been a faithful, active Christian worker. — a poem -

She was united in marriage to Fielding Webb, November 28th, 1877 and removed at once to Bedford, Iowa where they established a Christian home and united with the Meth­odist Episcopal church.

To them was born one daughter, Grace Irene, who is now Mrs. D.W. Wright of this city. Mrs. Webb was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church, a charter member of the Woman Foreign Missionary Society. The Order of the Eastern Star and the Nineteenth Century Club. She was a faithful attendant of Sunday School and church services always being present at the Mid-week prayer meeting when it was possible. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. D.W. Wright of this city and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Torrence of Monmouth, 111., who were both present at the funeral. Other rel­atives present from a distance were her cousins, Mrs. Kate K. Kinninger and Mrs. John Webb of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Will Webb of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Belle Langdon, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Talbot and an old time friend, Mrs. A.S. Stangle of Clar-inda, Iowa. —-———-poems etc.—

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. G.T. Roberts and interment made in Fairview cemetery. -OBITUARY- AGNES MEIKLE GOODSPEED- Agnes Meikle was born in Mason township near Bed­ford, Iowa, December 26, 1878, and passed away from this life in Bedford, on Sept­ember 21, 1925. The deceased grew to womanhood on a farm west of Bedford, the country home of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meikle and on Sept. 16, 1902 she was united in marriage to Arthur Goodspeed and thereafter spent most of her life on a farm near her girlhood home.

Two children were born to them» a son, Robert F. of Bedford and a daughter who died in infancy. Early in life Mrs. Goodspeed became a member of the Morning Star Presby­terian church and was always interested, taking an active part in church and Sunday school. Her life was a useful one and an unselfish spirit manifested itself in her love and devotion for others. Those who knew her best will always remember her quiet and cheerful disposition.

For some time her health had not been good yet she patiently and bravely bore her sufferings. Surrounded by her loved ones as her strength ebbed she quietly and peace­fully passed away. Besides the bereaved husband and son she leaves to mourn her departure, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meikle, three brothers, John and Roy Meikle of Bedford, and Urn F. Meikle of St. Joseph, Mo., and an aged grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Aiton, and in addition to these a host of friends and relatives.

"Funeral services were conducted at the home of her father by the pastor and choir of the local Presbyterian church and interment given "September 2lith, 1925"

-CARD OF THANKS- We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors
for their words of sympathy and deeds of kindness to us in our times of sorrow in the
loss of our baby.         Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lynch

-LOCAL NEWS- Will Grubb and his father, Jas. H. Grubb of Lincoln, Nebraska were called to New Market last week by the death of Mrs. Frank Burnham.

-Attorney Will Meikle of St. Joseph returned to his work Friday after being here to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Goodspeed.

<4Jr. and Mrs. Will Jones of Lincoln, Nebraska were called to New Market last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jones' sister, Mrs. Frank Burnham.

-Mrs. Ethel Grubb of Des Moines returned home Friday after being called here to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Burnham at New Market. She also visited here with her sister, Mrs. L.L. O'Dell.

-Fred Levine of Omaha came to Bedford yesterday afternoon bringing the body of their infant daughter who was still born. Interment was given in Fairview cemetery and

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