Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-07
The County Ticket.

The people of Belmont county have il
the Republican nominees for county of
| ficers as worthy a set of men as WAS evel
presented to them for their suffrages.
There is no valid reason why they
should not receive the entire vote oi
their party and liberal share from the
opposition who believe that good things
should be passed around.
Five men on this ticket-Hilles, Lee
Hobbs, Cope and Garrett, answered theil
country's call, and spent years OF the
prime of their manhood in her defence
Mr.. Hilles, the present incumbent OF
the Sheriff S office, and a candidate fol
reelection, has discharged the onerouS
duties of that Office in a manner credita
ble to himself as well us to the great cOun-
ty whose servant he is. Decent men of all
parties recognize the fact that the office
has been admirably managed, and that
there is no good reason for change.
Our candidate for Clerk is one of the
model young men of the county. As an
attorney, he is rising in his profession,
and enjoys the esteem of all who know
him. lie is man of fine attainments,
a polite, agreeable gentleman, well quail
flied for the place. 1t should be remem-
bered by Republicans that Mr.. E. did not
seek the nomination to this office, but
that at the behest Of party he consented
TO make the canvasS-and hence the
greater reason why he should receive
the undivided support of all Republi-
cans.
Mr.. S. H. Lee. our candidate for Au-
ditor, is a man of more than ordinary
ability, and is especially well qualified
to fill the Office of Auditor. He is Il good
business man, sober, industrious and
honest He has fought the battle of life
mantully, Winning golden opinions from
those who know him best. The Repub-
licans of Belmont can not place their
important interests in the keeping of d
better man. We hope to chronicle his
election next week.
Mr.. w. 5. Hobbs, of SomertoD, is a
sterling manly man, worthy of the con-
tidence and support of the people. Ex-
posure in his line of duty during four
years of service in the 62d Ohio, has had
the effect to partially disable him. He
would fill the Office of Recorder to the
satisfaction of the people, and his cleo
tion would be a recognition for gallant
service rendered. He will he the next
Recorder. =
Mr.. Morris Cope, another soldier boy,
is resident of Pease township, and for
number of years has been one of the
trustees of that township. II this con-
nection it is proper for US to say that in
that position which is one of considera-
BILE Importance in a township such as
Pease, he is known as prudent, econom-
ical official, and that during his term the
tax levy of that township has been con-
Siderably leSSened. In fact he is too
economical TO suit some people He
would look carefully to the interests of
Belmont county as Commissioner He
ought to be and doubtless will be elected.
Joseph Bailey, of Flushing township,
for lnfrmary Director, has soul enough
and business qualifications to make a
most excellent man for that place. No
damage will accrue to the people of
the county by making a "change" in that
office. Joseph Bailey is the man for the
position.
The old reliable Thomas Garrett ought
to be elected Coroner. He don't expect
to amass fortune from the fees which
he derives from the Office. 1t will make
him feel good to beat the other fellow,
and the general belief is, the contest will
result that way. There is none more
worthy than Capt. Garrett.
The whole ticket is composed of ex-
ceptionally good timber. Should the
people entrust to these men the manage
ment of their affairs-aS we believe they
Will-theV are in safe hands.
Republicans of Belmont county, see to
it that no harm comes to any of these,
at your hands.