The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-09-24
Our Ticket

The Republicans of Elk County have
placed in nomination a ticket that can
be voted by any man, and one that no
fault can be found with We propose
to give a slight personal explanation of
each candidate, first we have
D. G. Oyster, for Assembly.
1t is needless for US to say that D G
Oyster, is favorably known BY every
voter throughout the entire County.
lie was born and raised in our midst,
and consequently knows, as well as any
man the needs of the county, and
what would be to our interest and what
our hurt should he be elected to the
position of Legislator. Probably no
man has cleaner record, backed up
with life of conscientious, fair deal
ing, with all men. Again he has been
weighed in the balance and not found
wanting, three years ago he was elected
Sheriff, and every one says that the
affairs Of the SheriGs office have been
as we'll managed under his administra-
ton, as under any one that has ever
held the Office. No man has been
made to suffer in fame or estate though
his means, and VIC have known him to
pay out Of his own pocket judgements
against men, rather than that they
should lose their goods, or have them
sacrificed, We ask our opponents to
criticise the the private and public life
Of Mr.. Oyster, and tell US if they fnd a
flaw, or, if you please, put your finger CD
place where ne has failed to fill the
duties of sheriff, and and all other duties
with promptness, fidelity, and honor
We are aware that we have large op-
position majority to overcome, and, in
order to overcome tnis majority we must
work with zeal; we must see to it that
every vote is polled; then let us on to
the work, and take no rest until the last
vote is polled on the evening Of Novem.
Der Sd. From all parts Of the county
we have the cheering assurance that
Mr.. Oyster will receive large vote, and
we think, Notwithstanding the large op,
position majority, stands a very good
chance of triumphant election. Il
elected, as we hope he will be, Elk
County will be represented by a clear
headed, practical, and thoroughly hon
est business man.
T. Il. Wensel, for Sheriff.
Although, Mr.. Wensel is a young
man he has had great deal of expert
ence in the duties Of the Sheritf's Office
having been Deputy Sheriff, for thre,
years, under Mr. Oyster. If he i
elected, as we think there is
chance that be will be, the affairs Of tn
Sheriff's office, will be transacted will
promptness and fidelity. Mr.. Wense
has the assurance Of a large number o
Democratic votes to commence on, anC
with solid Republican vote; consider
ing the fact of there being three othe
candidates before the people, he will re
ceive a handsome vote, and under tn
circumstances will we think, with littl
difficulty, be elected.
" L ost5ghcxt for Commissioner.
The ticket is farther strengthened b,
the addition of the name of W. II
Ostcrhout for commissioner Although
the Office was not sought by Mr.. Ostel
hout, yet he has consented to run, an
we can safely say no man in Elk Count
will poll a larger vote. He is one {
those men who are popular with every
body, and man whom everybody, ca
vote for with a good grace. If electe
he will discharge the duties, OF this re
sposible Office with ability and honesty
u Taylor fer Auditor
Mr.. Taylor is merchant at Centre
vile this county, and is young ma
well and very favorably known. {
course the Office of auditor is not vel
remunerative one, and yet at the SAN
time the Office is one OF some impo
tance, and should be filed by compe
tent man, aud such We believe j. ,
Taylor to be.
chas. IcVean for Coroner.
For many years citizen Of th
county, he has held, at various time;
positions of honor and trust, and is
the present time postmaster at S
Mary's. As he has no opponent we pr