The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-03-13
PERSONAL SKETCHES
OF the Candidates Nominated by
the Republican Convention.
The Men Who Will be Chosen Next Au-
tumn to FIJI Important Public Offices.
Indianapolis Journal.

His record, both civic and military, ID IRE
and will be of great benefit to
him in the approaching campaign. At
the outbreak of the rebellion MIR. Adams,
a mere boy, enlisted as aprivate soldier
in the Twenty-sixth regiment of Indiana
volunteers, and was not mustered out OF
his country's service until the close of the |
Nations struggle against secession. He
was with his regiment in many OF the |
hardest fought and bloodiest battles OF the
war, most of the time carrying musket IN
the ranks. He was in the LOuisiana, Ar
KANSAS and Vicksburg campaigns, and was
eventually promoted to the rank OF lieu
tenant for his bravery in battle, and was
acting in that capacity when he received
his discharge from the service. he settled
in this city at the close of his career as
soldier, and has since occupied many
positions of trust. He was first deputy
under the administrations of Sheriffs Ro-
binson, Parker and Ruckie, and at the
close of the latter's term of Office, was NOM
mated as choice VI his party for that Of
fee. In this he was defeated by Albert
Reisuer, along with the rest OF the kspub-
lican ticket. Shortly after this event he
Was appointed assignee IN bankruptcy Tor
this district, which position he filled with
credit for two years. When Col. w: w.
Dudley became United States Marshal for
the Indiana district Mr.. Adams received
an appointment as deputy, which position
he now occupies. In the coming campaign
he will make a strong candidate, and his
election is foregone conclusion, which
the fmost sanguine OF his opponents will
not care to question. 1t is seldom that a
candidate before a convention will take
the lead at the fret ballot and maintain 1t
until the last, gaining steadily each time,
as Mr.. Adams did ON Saturday.
LEE MoTHERsHEAD,
who was the fortunate candidate for the
nomination of county treasurer, is son OF
DIR. J. l.. Mothershead, one of the first
settlers of this county His early life,
until 1859, was spent in this city. In this
year he was sent to Europe to be educated.
He spent several years in study at the col
leges of Jena and Leipzig He was after
ward appointed vice United States counsul
at Leipzig, which position he retained
until the spring of 1864, when he returned
to this country. On reaching this city he
was appointed recruiting officer for the
Seventh Indiana Battery, and promised
commission on condition that he recruit
80 men. but before sufficient number Of
men were recruited, Lincoln's last call for
SOC, 900 men was issued and draft or
dered. which put stop to all recruiting.
| In June, 1865, he crossed the plains and
| became superintendent of the Monarch
Mining company's mine in Idaho. From
1867 until 1869 he was treasurer OF the
Greenleaf machine works, and for the past
| III years has been a member OF the tirm OF
Mothershead & Norris, stove manufactur-
ers. He is possessed OF every element OF
popularity to be possessed In order to con-
! duct a successful canvass, and will run
| ahead of his ticket. He has been a pro-
minent Republican campaign organizer,
and has done much to achieve the success
of his party in the past. This is the first
time he has ever appeared as candidate
for any office, having heretofore occupied
q position in the rank of workers.
| CAPTAIN JACOB L. BIELER,
who was awarded the nomination for
county recorder, is one of the best known
and most popular German citizen of Mari
on county. Mr.. Bieler left the fatherlahd
several years before the commencement
of the civil war in this country, and
chose Georgia as the State in which to
settle. He became extremely unpopular
among the fre-eaters of the Southern
chivalry by reason of his pronounced OPP.
position to the secession idea and his out
1
Union. About the time Fort Sumpter was
fred upon, it became necessary for Mr..
Bieler to recant his utterances in condem-
nation of secession or fee for his personal
safety. He chose the latter course, and
made his way first to Ohio, and subse-
auently to this State. He enlisted in an
Indiana battery and marched to the front,
where he remained until the Union armies
returned victorious, have conquered the
foes of the government. He served through
the entire struggle with credits and distinc-
ton, and became captain Of the battery in
which he enlisted previous to the surren-
der at Appomattox. Although foreigner,
having been in this country but a short
time, he Joined his efforts with those oil
native Americans in defense of the land OF
his adoption. At the close of the war he
settled in this city and went to work at
his trade, that of harness-maker. In time
he formed a partnership with Rudolph
Frauer, and continued the business for
several years. For two years he has been
employed az deputy in the Office of the
city treasurer. AT the city election last
spring he was nominated for Council by
the Republicans of the Twenty
ward, Of which he is resident, and al
though the opposition has for years
IndiuIdlucu hdJOiity Va oNOi
200 votes in that ward, he
was elected to the posi-
ton for which he was a candidate. His
election under such circumstances is abun
dant proof of his personal popularity. He
is member of the board of public i'm.
provements, and has made an excellent
councilman. His majority will not be less
than $500.
JUDGE BYRON X. ELLIOTT.
Hon. Byron K. Elliott, the nominee fol
Judge OF the Superior Court, is too well
known to need any introduction to the
public He is an old resident of Indiana
polls, and for the past % years has been g
man of prominence. He has occupied the
position Of Judge of the Criminal and Su.
perior Courts, and has discharged the du.
ties Of his Office with marked ability. He
will be one of the strongest men before the
people that has ever been before them.
JOHN H. SMITH.
John H. Smith, the nominee for county
commissioner, is successful farmer Ii Wins
in Washington township. II careful man
agement of his private business is any
guarantee, the people of the county car
congratulate themselves that the county
business will be properly attended to. He
has been for years a member of the county
central committe, and is an active, hard
working Republican.
H. b. FATOUT.
who was the successful candidate for the
nomination for the county surveyorship
has filled the position very satisfactorily in