“Mr. Homer Bedell, whose serious illness we mentioned lasted week, died Thursday last, at 11 o’clock, AM. He was a member in good standing of Aurora Lodge, No. 48, of Freemasons. He leaves a wife and three children, the oldest of which is eight years. The funeral services will be held at the late residence …
“We are not of those who believe that on account of a difference of political views competent and trustworthy men should be discharged from appointive offices upon the election of opposition officers. The ability to discharge the duties of an office, the willingness to do so, and the integrity of the man, should outweigh all …
“Our conception of the duties of a journalist may differ with that of many others. Certain it is, that if we so chose, we could put in a specified time, do little or nothing to gather items concerning the conduct of county and city officials, and draw our pay from the man who employs us …
“Last Saturday we published an article reflecting on the management of the County Infirmary. To it has been made more than one reply. The writer has been slandered by the Superintendent, the Director has seen fit to charge some of its truths with being false, while the man who has the farm under his control, …