The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-04-23

ty, Sol. King is nominated for tht
third time, and will be reelected, al
a reward of honesty and efficiency
The taxes were never more fully and
promptly collected than by Mr.. King
during his term of Office, and all hi
official acts have been performed il
such quiet, yet firm and faithful
manner, that he has made hosts o
friends, in all parties, and will poll I
larger vote, next June, than ever be
fore. But, Notwithstanding his III
creased popularity, as evidenced by
his nomination, on first ballot, ovel
such competitors as Messrs. Houcl
and Hawkins, we are authorized, BY
Mr.. King, to state that he will no'
again allow his name to be presented
for this office.
For County Clerk, Mr.. B. w. Viii
son had no opposition, and was nom
mated by acclamation, without q
dissenting voice. For eight sncces
| sive terms Mr.. W. has filed this of
flee, and discharged its increasingly
responsible duties with marked abili
ty, honesty and efficiency he is, EN-
phatically, the farmers friend, and
has saved the farmers of Benton
county thousands of dollars, in the
way of gratuitous writing and attor.
neys' fees, herce the llldisguised
emnity OF 6. Boss McFadden, and
his coterie of followers, as exhibited
in his personal organ from time to
time. The people of Benton county
the voters-the bone and sinew-
know very well who has been their
true friend all these years, and do not
need any Instructions from Boss
McFadden's personal organ as to
their duty in the coming election.
Bush Wilson is man "of the peo.
ple," p" for the people," and will re-
eelve larger majority, next June,
for the office of Clerk than ever be-
fore. Stick pin there.
For School Superintendent, Prof.
E. B. McElroy had no opposition in
convention, and that Office is left
blank on the Democratic ticket. 'Tis
well, as Mfr. McElroy's popularity
throughout the county as an educa-
tor and indefatigable worker, places
him head and shoulders above any
competitor for this Office. Our COM
mon schools were never so prosper.
GUS and harmonious, or our teachers
SO thoroughly imbued with the dig
nifty and responsibility of their call.
ing as now,. and the Professor has
contributed largely in this good
work by his system of interesting
and successful Teachers Institutes,
which have become established insti.
tutions, and most potent auxiliary
in our common school work. Our
people want no change.
For Treasurer, J. w. Williams was
on first ballot. Mr.. Will
liams Tor "Johnny" as he is fam,liarly
called) came to Corvallis in 1852 or
1853, we believe, and has been resi-
dent of this county most of the time
since. During that period he has
suffered numerous reverses of for
tune, from causes beyond his control,
and for which he was in nowise re-
sponsible; but amidst them all he
has preserved his honor and integrity,
and has hosts of friends, all over the
county, who are eager to show their
appreciation Of him at the polls in
June. He is eminently qualified for
the position, and, judging from the
satisfaction expressed at his nomina-
tion, in various parts of the county,
will receive rousing vote, and be
our next treasurer.
Mr.. Silas Howell, of Alsea, receiv-
ed the nomination for Assessor. He
is practical farmer, well acquainted
with the price of stock, lands, ETC.,
and will make good and efficient
officer. Mr.. H. comes highly recon-
by his neighbors.
The Office of county surveyor is
one that absolutely requires a thor.
ough practical knowledge of the
business. MFR. Geo. Mercer, in addi-
lion to his thorough knowledge of
Surveying, brings a long personal
to his aid, and is just the
man for the position.
The office of Coroner, although
last on the ticket is, by no means,
the least important. 1t is, in fact,
next in Importance to the Sheriff, as
The Coroner is the only person COM
petent to serve process upon the
Sheriff. But, aside from this, the
duties of the Coroner frequently
require medical skill, and for this
reason the Convention selected DIR.
3. A. Johnston, man of age and
who will certainly be