Walter S. Bradford
Today is the birthday anniversary of Capt. Walter S. Bradford, who was born in Mansfield, Oct. 22, 1872, and who as a result of his activity in business, politics, and military affairs is among the best known young men in the city. He was in the Spanish-American war, having been on duty in Santiago, Cuba, as second lieutenant in the United States army. After returning to Mansfield he was made first lieutenant of Company M and in 1900, was elected captain of the company. In 1907, Mr. Bradford was elected as city auditor of Mansfield on the Republican ticket and served one term in that office. He was recently appointed assistant postmaster by Postmaster L. R. Benedict and there is every likelihood of his continuing in that office as long as he desires, for the reason that assistant postmasters in offices of this class have recently been placed under civil service provisions. Capt. Bradford is showing a ready adaptability to the duties of his new position, which entails a vast amount of detail work in connection with the affairs of the post office. Fraternally he is a member of the Masons, the Knights of Pythias, the Order of Eagles, the United Spanish War Veterans and the Sons of Veterans.
From The Mansfield News, Page 3: Saturday, October 22, 1910