The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-10-27

J.. A. Kanouse received the nomination OF
both conventions. Mr.. Kanouse is the pres.
ent Justice Of the Peace, is a lawyer OF
ability and an old resident Of Benton.
John LaMott is the candidate for Road
Supervisor, and his friends say he is bouud
to get there.
George Scott, our night Watchman, should
have proper authority for making arrests,
end Republicans and Democrats say that he
shall have such power as Constable Scott.
THE REPUBLICAN NoMINArIoNs,
Other than those mentioned in the Demo-
cratic. ticket, are as follows:
O. Fl. Churchill, ofsun River, is the can
didate for Joint Councilman. MFR. Churchill
is an extensive stock grower and q gentleman
Of more than average ability and, if elected,
will carefully guard the interests of his con-
stituents. Being aresident Of the same valley
in which Mr.. Ford lives, the contest will be
very exciting.
Robert Vaughan, the nominee for Joint
Representative, is also q resident Of Sun
River valley. Mr.. Vaughan is one Of the
first settlers Of the valley, is very popular, and
will prove an acceptable member OF the
House.
Geo. Clendennin, ST., is the associate can
didate for Joint Representative. Mr. Glen
DENIM Is a gentleman Of Legislative ex-
perience, intimately connected with the
%freighting interests of the Territory and, if
elected, will make useful member.
VIM. Rowe, the nominee tor Sheriff, is a
resident Of Benton and is as much Interested
in the welfare Of the county as any indiVi-
dual ii it. He is the owner Of considerable
real estate, and is one Of the propgietors Of
the Benton and Helena Stage Line and IN
doubtedly courts an economic administration.
Mr. Rowe has been very successful in all his
undertakings and should the people of Cho-
teau elect him to the responsible Office Of
Sheriff, we predict O careful performance OF
the duties oil the Office.
For County Commissioner, j. ID. Weather
wax. Mr.. WeatherWaxis a longtime resi-
dent of Choteau county, and has been, until
lCCtAtIYs lGSLttACu ALL bllC AACiCaAtIAC OnSI-
ness il this community. Mr.. w. is now en-
gagged in stock growing, and resides on the
Teton, about fifteen miles from town. The
people of this county have long endeavored
Office Of Commissioner, but press of business
has heretofore prevented him from accepting
the Office Now, that his occupation is such
that be can devote proper time and attention
sioner's office, the people are DESTROYS that he
shall give them his valuable advice and as
%sistance. MIR. WeatherWax is of close and
economic business habits, far-seeing in his
and ideas, and will make an ex-
cellent County Commissioner.
&c. Bourassa, the candidate for Coroner.
is an old resident OF Benton, and, if elected,
Charley will sit down upon his case with
dignity.
For Township Officers:
Geo. w. Crane is the nominee for
Justice Of the Peace, in conjunction with
Kanouse. Mr.. Crane is proprietor Of
The News Depot and is in every respect
qualified for the Office of Justice.
Nick Welch is the nominee for Road
Supervisor. Mr.. WEIGH is 9 gentleman Of
wide experience and the office Of Supervisor
IS one for which he is practically qualified.
William McElhinney is a candidate for
constable. If Constable McEIhinney does
not get there, there will be weeping and sor-
in the land Of Israel.
On the whole, Choteau County may con-
itself upon the possession Of excel
ent material for its offices OF responsibility
and trust.