Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-30
County Candidates.


So tar as we bave learned. the follow
ing persons will be presented as candi'
dates. at the County Convention. next
Tuesday, Aug. 9th.
For Clerk OF Courts there will probably
be no opposition TO James 5. Wright, the
the present incumbent. Mr.. Wright has
held the Office for two terms, and has
proved himself to be q NEST efficient
officer. His work is always done so
promptly. accurately aud economically
as to call forth praises from all who do
business at bis Office. We have under
stood thai S. K. Hulchins. Esq. of Rum
ford. was talking OF being q candidate,
bot do not know whether he intends to be
or not.
For Sheriff there are at least three can
didasss. via; William Douglass OF Water
lord D. F. Trask OF Dixheld and j. w.
Written OF Buckdeld. William Doug
lass has long been a deputy sheriff for
the County; Is an engineer and surveyor
of some note. and is well fitted Tor the
position. Mr.. Trask is one OF the Oldest
and most experienced deputies IN the
County, and bis experience snd ability
are cards 10 his favor. Mr.. Written is
the present Sheriff OF the County. has
held the Office two terms. which has been
the party usage. He has been prudent
and careful officer, and given good salts
faction as such. The convention will
mske no mistake in nominating either Of
these men.
For Eastern Senator, We learn OF only
Two candidates, VIM. w. Wait Of Dix
deld, is presented by Abe extreme cast
Mr.. Wait has had some legislative ex.
perienee. which Is OF the first Importance
IN the qualifications Tor Senator He is
4 man OF influence in bis oWu section,
snd will poll a iull vote. II nominated.
Geo. A. Wilson, Esq. of South Paris,
will be presented As candidate by his
irieuds Mr.. Wilson is so well koo~n in
the County thAt il Is scarcely necessary
tor Us 10 speak OF his qualifications. be
Is 8 lawyer OF large experience, and As
treasurer OF the Savings Bank. has shown
himself 10 DO most excellent account
ant.
For Western Senator there are two
candidates. Mr. Aouiton. Who was
elected last year. and who is entitled 10 a
second term. has declined 10 again serve
Us. and resigns his clSims in lavor OF +.
W Redlon OF Porter. Nd Rsdlon Is a
lawyer. AID very popular man in his
section. he is strong temperance man.
and will have a large following. If nom-
iDaled. Ereeland Howe OF Norway, Is
also y candidate. Mr.. Howe is known
throughout The County rs proprietor OF
the Oxford County Insurance Agency.
lie has had large business experience,
and would DO an important man on the
committees next winter. il in the Senate.
Il looks IS though the convention would
De obliged to select a candidate tor Com
missioner without much previous consid-
GRAFTON We have heard OF no person
who purposes to DE candidate. There
will probably be candidates 81 the con-
vention.
Party usage entities the present Treas
urer 10 denomination, aud We have
heard Of no opposition to be made. II
another wishes TO be candidate. he may
come before the public next week. by
serving notice OF bis intention.
Each town should be represented 1t the
Convention. and the several Town Com
mittees should see that csucuses are held
snd tull delegation sent to the Conven-
yeuton next Tuesday. Aug. s. as this is
an important year. Several important
Offices are to be filed. Il is expected
that Mr.. Frye or some good speaker will
be present 10 address the Convention.