The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-10-30
For County Superintendent Of Schools,
G. s. WEDGEWOOD.
The Ticket.


better ticket than on this occasion. II is COM
posed of men Of the highest standing in So
ciety. They are oil, morally and politically,
men of the most unblemished character Each
is particularly qualified fer the position as
signed him, as well by education and ability,
Is by practical experience. They are all sue
cessful business men, which is in itself an ex-
cellent test of the fitness of any man for a pub
lie office. They are all tried men, who have
fully demonstrated their capabilities. They
are, men noted for integrity, and all have long
and successfully aided in managing county
affairs, and each has faithfully contributed his
full share towards the public welfare. They
are all Industrious Woodworking men, and
would truly protect and fairly represent the
interests of laboring men-of the people.
Honesty, economy, and faithfulness in the
management of public affairs, is reform
greatly needed, and this can be insured to the
people if they will elect the Democratic nom
iness.
For County Judge, we have selected
HON. b. RICE,
one of the very best lawyers in the State, a
man of ripe scholarship, clear head, most re-
liable Judgment, and Of sterling worth. He
has thorough knowledge of the law, and
having had large practical experience,
would unquestionably make most excellent
Judge. Vote for him.
For County Treasurer, we have named
BEN. N. HETHERINGToN,
who is wde.a-wake, active, enterprising
and an honorable man--who possesses in a
peculiar degree the very best qualifications for
that Office. An excellent accountant, quick,
ready and accurate, and man of perfect in
tegrity and responsibility. Vote for him.
For the Office of County Clerk, our choice is
WIN. r. MlLLIGAN,
than whom there is not better or more re-
spected citizen of LaSalle County. He has
had long experience in most of the public
Offices of the county, and is eminsntly pre-
pared, both by practical knowledge as well as
natural abilities of a high order, to fill any
position to which he may be called. When
holding the Office of Sheriff, he proved most
obliging, faithful and reliable, and as County
Clerk he would be no different or less efficient.
Elect him.
For Superintendent of Schools, we have
presented
PROF. G. g. wEDGEWOOD
WHO'S Principal of the LaSalle Public Schools.
He is gentleman of superior education, and
is peculiarly suited to the office for which the
democracy have named him. He would honor
the Office. Vote for him.
For Surveyor, we have put in nomination
ABNER HoGE,
one of the Oldest settlers in the county, and
man every way fitted for this Office. Support
him.
For members of the Constitutional Conven-
ton, we have
GEO. w. ARMSTRONG, of Brookfeld.
JONATHAN DUFF, of Livingston.
JOHN d. CATION, of Ottawa, independently.
OF Mr.. Armstrong, we need scarcely speak.
He is so well known in this county--and in
fact, the State at large and is so universally
respected by every one, that no word of ours
would add to or diminish his excellent repu.
tation. He has served the people in the Leg
islature several terms, also as II member Of the
last Constitutional Convention. rs well as in
various local positions, and always with credit
to himself, honor to the office, and 10 the sat.
isfaction of the public.
Judge Duff, of Livingston County, is n gen.
tlcman of superior qualifications, genial and
trusty friend, man of liberal views, and ex
ceedingly popular at home and abroad. Vote
for these men. Their election would honor
you.
Hon. j. d. Cation is an Independent cand.
date. lie has national reputation US jurist
and statesman. He possesses rare fitness for
the position which the people, irrespective OF
party. have called upon him to fiji. ar
The Ottawa Republican,, of the eth inst,
says: 'sl'0 lSi,ipN
For Judge Cation. personally, We entertain
the highest respect. Ha IL eminently qualified
BY education. experience and ability to represent
the district in the Constitutional Convention.
He would 10 into Convention with high repu,
tstiop ~ q nlaa and IN jurist, and would, con>e.
r'queatiy, have great influence in that bodys
We fully indorse the sentiments Of our CO.
temporary. Vote for Judge Cation.