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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
3
Announcing Geo H Van Houten of Lenox and T W Bennett of Lenox as Republican candidates for the Iowa 6th senatorial district. They seek the party nomination subject to Adams and Taylor counties electors at primaries on June 2, 1908.
Representative candidate M. L. Burt is entered for Taylor County, subject to Republican electors' decision at the primaries to be held on February first.
W. D. Blakemore of Bedford is named as a candidate for representative of the 8th district, subject to Republican electors at the June 2 1908 primary.
G W Hook of Bedford enters the Republican primary race for sheriff of Taylor County, filing for the nomination on June 2, 1908. He aims to represent the party in the county election, signaling his candidacy in the local political contest.
Announcement of a candidate for sheriff of Taylor County with the Republican primary decision pending. Mentions secondary notes about a 2% stock or stake and lists names Brewway Ace Jas. S. Hanshaw Bedford, with fragmented wording indicating candidacy and party process.
W. O. Denton of Clayton township declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Taylor county, subject to the decision of Republican electors at the primary to be held June 2, 1908.
Bedford resident R. Vickery is named in the official notice announcing a public matter. Details remain limited in the fragment, with the name and locality clearly stated as the readable facts from the notice.
J M Little of Ross Ino Nominates for the republican ticket as candidate for recorder of Taylor county to be decided at the upcoming primaries. electors are urged to vote in the primaries to select the nominee.
D. J. Gant of Bedford enters the race seeking the Republican nomination for Taylor County recorder. The nomination hinges on a decision by Republican electors at the upcoming primary.
Grant township resident Gus C. Shimer enters the race as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county recorder in Taylor County. Sub electors participate in the primary to select the party’s nominee.
W H Dennis of Nodaway files as the Republican candidate for county recorder subject to the decision of the Republican electors of Taylor county at the primary to be held June 2 1908.
BE and EK Kuhn, listed as Republican candidates, seek nomination for the office of County Superintendent. Primary election set for June 2 aims to determine the party’s nominee among voters in the county.
Bedford man Ben H. Fuller announces candidacy for clerk of the District Court with maries to be held June 2, 1908.
Names of F. E. Copple of Bedford and O. A. Kysar of Washington township appear as candidates for the Republican nomination for clerk of the District Court of Taylor County. Primary to be held June 2, 1908.
H. K. Hamblin of Bedford announced as candidate for the Republican nomination for treasurer of Taylor County. The filing positions him to contest the county race, seeking support from party voters in the upcoming primary.
A. D. Nye of Jefferson Town is nominated for treasurer of Taylor County subject to the decision of the Republican electors at the primary to be held June 2, 1908.
Bruce J. Flick of Bedford is named as a candidate for County Attorney by Taylor County Republican electors at the primary. The filing signals party support and readiness for the election contest.
Name of M. R. Brant of Bedford appears as a candidate for County Attorney of Taylor County subject to the decision of the Republican electors at the primary to be held June 2, 1908.
W. H. Lake announces candidacy for Auditor in Taylor County as a Republican. Voters will decide at the primary on June 2. Lake emphasizes fiscal oversight and local service, presenting his qualifications for the county auditor role.
Paul Hunter of Clayton township announces his candidacy for the Taylor County board of supervisors to succeed himself for the term starting January 1, 1909. He enters the race subject to Republican primaries to be held June 2, with voters in Taylor County determining the nomination.
C. N. Hargadin of Washington township files to seek renomination for the Taylor County Board of Supervisors to start January 1, 1910. The decision rests with Republican voters at the June 2 primaries.
We announce J S Dougherty of Bedford as a candidate for nomination for sheriff of Taylor County, subject to the decision of the democratic electors at the primaries to be held June 2 1908.
Advertisement proclaims Dr. A. W. Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills cure bilious headaches indigestion and constipation by directing action on the liver and bile. One pill per dose costs 25 cents a box at dealers. Testimonial from Mrs. S. M. Watkins credits the product with restoring kidney, liver and bile health and overall wellness. Sold by A. L. Bibbins, Druggist.
For the week ending May 25 1908 continued wet and cloudy weather delayed corn planting and field work across the state. Soils are saturated with low lands flooded though planting advances where possible with germination good and stands solid. Cultivation begins but weeds grow. wet weather threatens future work and hail and wind storms hurt fruit prospects. potatoes small grain and grass are in good condition with hay crop outlook strong.
The Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appoints KE L Copeland as administrator of the Edward Copeland estate on May 18 1908. All creditors must pay and all claims must be presented to the court for allowance by May 13 1908.
The District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed William Knott as Executor of John Knott late of the county on May 14 1908. Creditors should pay debts to the undersigned and claimants must present legally authenticated claims to the Court for allowance. 21-31
Bedford Iowa May 18 1908 H Kirk Hall announces a private sale of the drug stock of the late Dr A M Galliday at his old store. The sale will be held on Saturdays and Mondays over the next three weeks.
A vintage advertisement promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure tired aching callous sweating and swollen feet. Sold by Druggists and Shoe Stores for 25 cents with a free sample sample available. Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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