Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-09-16
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.
II BIZ Of HIsto,y Raked Up for hAe Beme-
M Of tie Names.

Following will be found brief biogra-
ply of the several candidates nominated
on the Republican ticket. So far as We
know, the parties in question are all good
men, and would doubtless fiji the offices, il
elected, satisfactorily to their constituents ::
oRRTN KINCAID,
the Republican nominee for joint repre-
sentative, was born III New Hampshire in
the year 1921; moved 10 Wisconsin in
1874, and to California in 1862. In 1852
he came 10 Whatccm county, locating on
the Skaget river, where he took up farm
near the mouth OF the Sank. in what is
now called Baker precinct. Mr.. Kincaid
WAS elected county commissioner in this
county. some eight years ago, and served
one term. Was n representative to the
Legislature last winter.
THOMAS p HASTE,
Republican nominee tor county sheriff,
was horn in Liverpool, England. in the
yeor 1885. He came to the United States
while boy 10 or II years OF age. Moved
to Wildly island in 1853, and to his
present place of residence, on the north
fork of the Skaeet river, years ago.
He served through the volunteer service
in 1855 30. Was a commissioner for one
term in this county. His present occupa-
ton IS farming.
HORACE DOWNS,
Republican nominee for county auditor,
was born in New Hampshire in the year
1889. Graduated at BowdOin Medical
College in 1865; practlced for three years
in Boston; was engaged in the drug bust
ness for "a period OF IL years, previous to
coming to this territory. 8 years ago. lie
settled on the Sknget delta. near Mann's.
He was elected county commissioner two
years ago, and acted as chairman of the
board. When not occupied by the duties
his office is engaged in farming.
w. T. COUPE,
Republican nominee tor treasurer, was
horn in New York in the year 1912; came
to WILDLY island when he was IL years
of age: lived there about IS years
Moved to this county and settled OH the
Nooksack IL years ago last winter Has
followed farming the greater part of the
time. Has held the Office cf treasurer
one term, discharging the duties of his
office in a very efficient manner.
b. II. BRUINS,
Republican nominee tor county commits
sioner, was born i'm Germany in the year
1922 came to the United States in 1o42.
and settled in Chicago. and lived there
90 years Held Office there for period
nf IL years; was five years IN the Internal
Revenue office. and assessor for the west
side twice, Moved to this territory i'm
1870 and located at Birch ba', this coun-
tv, where he has been engageu IN farming
for the past few years.
JOHN j. EDENs,
Republican nominee ter county commits
sioncr, was born in Marshall county, Ken
lucky in the year 1910. Moved to
Illinois IN 1852; and to Missouri in 1854.
Served in the late war four years. Went
10 Colorado in 1867 and to Wyoming in
1869. He located on Gucmes island. this
county, in 1871. Occupation has been
that of farmer and logger since coming here.
MR. DUNLAP,
Republican nominee for commissioner.
lives in Laconner precinct; is about so
years of nge and lived in the county 5
years. Since coming here from California
has been engaged in farming.
THE OTHER NOMINEES.
II. j. White, living on Fldalgo island. was
nominated for probate judge. G. E.
Harrison. living on the Skaget river, was
the choice fos school superintendent; j.
A. Tenant, liv,n on the NoOksack, for
surveyor; and G. N. Crandall. living on
Fidalgo bay, tor coron.r and wreck
master. Being unable to interview these
parties, we are unable to say more in
regard to their history.