The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-05
THE CANDIDATES.

Below we give the names of the different candid
ates for County Offices at the ensuing election which
are left entirely to the free choiceoftho people.
THoMAs N. HOWELL, for Probate Judge. This
gentleman is resident Of this place. and is now act
ing as justice the peace to which office he was elcc
ted by handsome majority. Heis amechonic, pos
sesses many good qualities and well worthy Of the
suifsges Of the people.
J.J. HOFFMAN, for Clerk Of the Court Mr.. II.
has held this office for the last two years. and
is now candidate for reelection. IIsquafications
for this office, not to be questioned. lie is ma
tive Of this county and has been entrusted to several
public stations in the gift Of people lie is now
the Mayor Of our town, which office he fills with
honor.
JoHN STEPHENSON, for Auditor This worthy old
citizen is out for reelection to this office, in which
he hos officated for number Of years with the
tire satisfaction Of all parties. sthorough acquain
tance with the business Of the office, and the people
should be well weighed, aud will be greatly in his
favor.
WIN. KEsINaER This gentlemen is candidate
for the office Of Sheriff, aud has been placed upon
the ticket by bis friends. IIc has filled the office
Of Township Assessor for two years. aud far as we
know has given perfect satisfaction. lie is farmer,
living but short distance from this place, and has
always commanded the respect Of his fellow citizens
DAVIS MAcKLEY,-Th gentleman, is a candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney and we believe without
opposition. lie is thoroughly competent for the Of
flee, being Attorney -at law for number of years
He is resident Of Oak Hill, and is in every respect
sgontleman and Scholar.
JoHN s. STEPHENSON of Franklin Township,
is acandidate for the Office of Commissioner lie is
farmer and man well qualified for the office and
has filled this station Tor time and by his faith
funess to the business of his office as gained many
warm friends.
], W. DIcKAsON, Esq. sacandilate for Coroner,
and without doubt well worthy the Suiages Of his
fellow citizens. He is resident Of Winchester,
and has the good will OF all his ncghbors.
ELIHu JOHNSON Esq.--T'his gentleman is and has
long been resident Of Jackson, and has been in the
practice Of law ut the bar in this county for many
years, and as jurist has but few equals in his pro-
fesSiOn, in the county. His qualifications for the Of
flee Of Probate Judge cannot he doubted, and this
feet alone, gives him great claim upon the suifoges
Of the people Of this county.
THos. W. GILLELAND Candidate for Clerk OF
the Court is young and resident Of this place
He Is mechanic, aud favorObly known and respect
ed by oil who know him. II is claimed by his friends
that be Is worthy and qualified for the station.
REv, HARRISON ADAMs-Is we'll known in this
county and holds the confidence Of all his friends
He Is highly competent TO fill the important office of
Clerk, and holds claim upon the sulilagos of his
friends for the reason that he 10 compelled to iosako
bis profession as Minister Of the Gospel on account
ot Ill health. Wecan cheerfully recommend him to
the consideration Of our readers.
DR. T. RCLEwERs,-IIas long been aresdeutof
this place, and will make good Clerk il elected to
that station. lie promises fair aud is Thought his
friends will do him justice in this campaign
THos. 7. JoNEs. Candidate for Clerk, has
been resident Of this county for some time and by
Industry and honesty has gAined the well wishes of
ell whOn he has had transactions with. He will |
make good officer II elected
Vision PowERs.-Thc present Sheriff, is can.
didae Tor reelection Mr. =. has filled this station
for the last term with honor to himself and county
II acknowledged by all that he has so far, commit
ted no oct by which he can be ceasurod. Ills I'm.
sness has always been attended to at the proper Tina
and place. Heh competent and c.pousiblcm mnn
and claims the vote Of bis friends upon merit and
worth.
JoHS 5. HANIN-IIas bctn placed upon the tick. |
et for the office Of Auditor by bis friends, oil of
whom are confident Of his election. Ilis qualifica
tions aud character iii him for this important county
Office We recommend him to our readers, and tho
voters Of Jackson county.
John 5. Ridgway, Clerk in time, aud has
been one Of our iint men, lie no doubt " IN com.
mand the influence Of all his friends in this prcot
contest.
jobs Sanders, Candidate for Commissioner will |
no doubt make good Officer He Is an excellent
citizen. neighbor, aud fair dealing man. as far n,
our OicH Knowledge extends.
John Buckley for Coroner, ia n man !
Of capability and responsibility, aud his friend.
Gay, that he will make good officer
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