Crowned With Laurels at Chicago Livestock Exposition
Iowa leads prizes at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago with champions from agricultural colleges. Silver Crown, a white Short-Horn steer, drew parade roses, while Challenger, a grand champion grade Hereford, was owned by the University of Nebraska. 1902 and 1903 champions were college cattle. In Adams County, Democrats gain sheriff seat by six vote majority after contest. Free Press touts its job printing quality, speed, and value for patrons.
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Chicago
Iowa
The
Agricultural College
Rosea
University of Nebraska
Free Press
New Officers Elected by Taylor County Fair Club
The Taylor County Fair officers convened to elect new leadership while noting grateful patrons along rural routes. On Bedford route 6, carrier Bebout was surprised and honored by a token of esteem from local patrons for dependable service.
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Taylor County
Lidge
Bedford
Bebout
Taylor County fair boards and new county lawyer noted
Rural Route Five patrons praise their carrier as Taylor County fairs loom as major events. The fair association elected officer changes with Dr. J. P. Standley as president and Ralph Thompson as treasurer. Bruce Flick joins Flick Jackson Flick as Taylor County’s newest bar member amid a busy period of local activity.
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Route Five
Taylor County
The
Fair Association
J. P. Standley
H. M. Long
J. J. Laws
Ralph Thompson
Paul Haddock
J. A. Minor
Jacob Cole
J. P. Wright
J. L. Heasley
J. S&s. Daugherty
J. D. Righmy
C. Singleton
Bud Spurgin
Bedford
Geo. Keith
Benton
E. Kidder Clayton
J. Avery
Gay
G. W. Dean
Grant
Nen Hoover
Jackson
Jas. Templeton
Marshall
W. F. Payton
Mason
J. W. Batts
Ross
D. H. Chamberlin
Washington
Bruce Flick
Flick
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Bruce
Wm. Jackson
Flick, Jackson
Flick & Jackson
Peculiar Coincidence In Indictments And Resignation
J T Rounds of New Market and Frank Bailie of Bedford face indictments for separate charges while both recently suffered accidents in a curious coincidence. Judge Parrish will resign effective January 1, with Clerk Casa confirming the retirement and plans to join his brother in Des Moines after leaving the bench.
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J.T. Rounds
New Market
Frank Bailie
Bedford
Hat
Rounds
Bailie
Parrish
Casa
Taylor County
Des Moines
Cattle Students Train to Improve Prize Animals
Cattle men from Iowa State college, Angus Holstein and Short-Horn, compete against the skilled agriculture students. Challenger chosen from calves to become a prize winner, with careful feeding to maximize meat quickly. The work illustrates the thorough farming education and its impact on future farmers returning to their districts. Belle of Bedford dies after distress and illness, a favorite racer owned by James Daugherty. the loss weighs heavily on local horse enthusiasts and reflects the high price once paid. McKim-Whittington event noted with Jesse McKim and Miss Whittington in attendance.
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Iowa State College
Challenger
Belle of
Revival Services Increase at Local Christian Church
The revival meetings continue with rising attendance as the church remains too small to admit all seekers. Many have joined the church recently, with prospects for many more. A drug store incident injured Frank Bailie when he fell from a second story to the ground floor last Thursday. He survived without broken bones but suffered temporary paralysis in his lower body. Rural route carriers are praised for community service and a proposed congressionally backed raise to 750 dollars, expected to pass.
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The
Christian Church
Frank Bailie
Sam
Congress
Release of A J Dougherty After Prolonged Illness
The soul of A J Dougherty, aged 37 years and 26 days, was freed last Thursday after a twenty five year invalid period. Funeral services were held at his mother's home, conducted by Elder Lee Furgeson, with interment in Titus cemetery. Sympathy is offered to the bereaved.
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A.J. Dougherty
Lee Furgeson
Titus Cemetery
Accidental Shot Wounds Bedford Youth
An accidental firearm injury occurs when Ralph Heater, living with his parents in Bedford’s southeast area, shoots his hand while handling an old revolver. He faces a painful wound but no serious outcome is expected unless infection develops. Also listed are licenses to wed for C Marquis and Ethel Long, Joe Pullen and Jess Homes, Jos Copple and Emma Caudell.
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Ralph Heater
Bedford
Seta
C. Marquis
Ethel Long
Joe Pullen
Jess Homes
Jos, Copple
Emma Caudell
Miller Emerges as Leading Candidate for District Judge Seat
Local interest centers on Attorney W. E. Miller as a strong contender to fill Judge Parrish’s vacancy. The Creston American notes Miller’s broad support and past convention resilience, suggesting his county and Taylor town recognition bolster his bid despite a crowded field. Ex-Congressman Flick and Ex-Sheriff Long were seen in town backing Miller’s candidacy.
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Parrish
W. E. Miller
Taylor
County
Miller
Creston American
Jas. P Flick
Hiram M. Long
Bedford
Jotees AW Eo Milee
Taylor County Bar Holds First Annual Banquet
The Taylor County Bar association celebrated its first annual banquet on Monday evening December 7 in rooms once used by Arthaud and Arthaud. The event honored veteran lawyers and inspired younger members, with W M Junckeon as toastmaster and L T McCaun and J P Flick delivering remarks on the bar’s growth and early days.
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Taylor County Bar Association
Bedford
Arthaud & Arthaud
Iowa
W.m.junckeon
L. T. McCaun
Taylor County
Hatchman
J. P. Flick
McCaun
Flick
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Adams County
George Schwemley
St. Joseph
Thompson Bros. & Co
McKim
Whittington
D. W. Griffith
Jesse McKim
Larrie Whittington
Attorney Miller
BAR Association
Orth’s
Court Aorth
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