Bedford Weekly News Bedford, Indiana January 24, 1902 PRIMARY ELECTIONS New County Republician Central Committee Holds its First Meetings The County Republician Central Committee met at the Courthouse Saturday a.m. at 10:30 o'clock, in pursuance of a call issued by Chairman CRIM and Secretary STEPHENSON. The resolution adopted by the County Mass Convention declaring in favor of a primary law, for the purpose of selecting a county ticket, was read and adopted, the date of the Primary being Saturday, February 15th, as suggested in the resolution. A resolution was adopted that a polling place be provided in each precinct at the Primary, as for a general election. There are 28 precincts in the county, nine of which are in Shawswick township. A resolution authorizing the Chairman to assess candidates for amounts necessary to defray the expense of the Primary Election, was adopted. Chairman CRIM announced his intention to appoint a Vice Chairman to assist him in his duties, as authorized by the motion on which he was elected by the County Mass Convention; and also stated that he would appoint a Treasurer of the County Central Committee.