The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-03

ers VIII discover that while there was 3
spirited contest for several of the offices,
yet everything passed off pleasantly and
hsrmOniously. The work of the Con-
ventiOu resulted in the nomination Of
an excellent ticket, one that will receive
the cordial support of every Republi-
can, while commencing itself to the
support Of the general public.
Ezra Stoner, our candidate for Re
preventative, is in every way well quail
ifed for the position. He is a resident
of Green Greek, engaged in the milling
business thOrOugh-gOiug, capable, hon
est and upright is well-known through
out the county, and win poll very
large vote, if he is not elected, of which
there is a strong probability.
Capt J. L. Greene, Esq, for Probate
Judge is the present incumbent. He
is gentleman of ability, careful in the
administration of the duties of the Of
fee, and courteous and attentive to all
who have business with him. Capt
Greene, enlisted as a private in the
three months service, afterwards went
out as AdJutsnt of the I69th National
Guardsand after returning from the 100
days service, enlisted two hundred men
for the ls6th regiment, and took the
field as Capt. of Co. He was after
wards detailed by Gen. Thomas, to act
IS Assistant Inspector General of Geor-
gia His legal requirements render
him well fitted for the Office for which
he is a candidate.
Mr.. John Lynch, candidate for Audi
tor, is a well-known citizen of Fremont,
and has had a large experience in the
duties of the office for which he is a
candidate, having served six years as
Auditors clerk. The incoming term
is a most important one, as during It,
the Real Estate Appraisement takes
place, when the entire property of the
county viii be re-valued. His qualif-
cations render him decidedly superb to
to his competitor on the Democratic
ticket.
sM. Terry, candidate for Clerk of
the Court, is well-known citizen of
Townsend, capable and well qualified.
He served his country honorable in the
war, in which three of his brothers
rendered up their lives for their coun-
try,
Capt Andrew Nuhfer, for Treasurer,
is a resident of wOOdville, highly es-
teemed for his honesty and prObity. Is
thoroughly capable, and if elected, will
make an excellent officer. He served
with honor, in the 72d reimeut as
Capt of Co. He was captured at
the battle of Guntown, Mississippi, in
June, 1864, and was held in rebel
prisons until March, 1865. His services
should be recognized by his fellow citi-
zens by an elrction to the Office for
which be is candidate.
James H. Fowler, the candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney, is one of our citi-
zens, highly esteemed for his many
good qualities. He rendered his eoun-
try good service during the war. He
entered the army as private, in 1852,
in Co. K. Tooth o. V. I, and served
in that capacity until JAM, 1868, when
he was promoted to the rank of Second
Lieutenant, and afterwards advanced to
a First Lieutenantcy. At the battle of
Limestone Station, Tenn, Sept 8, 1868,
he was captured by the enemy, and
held prisoner of war, successfully, at
Libbey Prison, and at Danville, Va,
Macon, Ga, Charleston and Columbia,
s. c., for over a year. Escaped from
Columbia, Nov. Sd, 1854; entered our
lines at Knoxville, Tenn, one month
later; joined his regiment at Spring
Hill soon after, and remained with it
until the close of the war, returning in
command of his company.
Fred. Fabing, one of our citizens, for
Sheriff, will hold the muleteer, of the
Democracy, close race. He is good
citizen, prompt active business man.
Has aided very considerably in the
building up of our city. If elected he
will make a model officer, and one who
will maintain the respect of all classes.
Josiah Fairbanks, of Madison, for
Commissioner, is a well-to-dO-farmer
and would bring to the discharge of the
duties of the Office, good judgment and
ability. He served as private in Capt
NuhfeFs Co., in the 72d Reg't, and
like his captain was captured at Gun
town, and saw a sad experience in rebel
prisons.
Samuel Skinner, of Washington, for
Iufrmary Director, has served in that
position for several terms, and always
with credit to himself and satisfaction
to the people. He is well-knOwn, re-
spected by all, and will give his com
pesitor q stout run.
DIP. Hulburt, of Madison, for Coro-
ner, would be a prompt and efficient Of
fcer, if elected, He is well known in
the county, and viii poll large vote.
As a whole, the ticket is strong one
aud will receive the united support of
the Republicans of the county. Now
that our ticket is in the field let eve-y
Republican 60 to work. See every
doubtful voter, urge every dilstory
friend to be on hand. Some viii say
there is no use of making an effort. But
there is. Work viii tell. Even Glib
raltOr has been captured, and the en-