Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-07-11
OUE COUNTY TICKET.

The Republicans Of oxford County pre-
sent very strong ticket 90 the voters OF
this section. The ticke, Is composed
largely OF farmers and of men who are Wei
known for integrity and ability.
Mr.. !. ". Clark oC Audoyey is the Seua-
to-ia, candidate from the Eastern section.
Tie is "a farmer, and has always been a
valiant lighting Republican. His nom.na-
tiou would have been made 10y acclama-
ton, bat few friends OF Hon. John T..
SwaScv, knowing that very important
matters were 90 De brought, before the
next Legislature. thought 10 might De adj
visible % send man OF Mr.. SwaSey'S
wei known ability and experience to the
Senate. Mr.. SwaScy not In any sense
candidate before the Convention did not
desire the nomination; and barely gave his
c1u>eu, 90 allow the use OF his name. lie
stated Cha; If the Convention desired him
90 serve. DE would DO, decline, but he
should no, u0 bis finger TO secure the
nomination. Mr.. Swssey heartily endorses
the nomination ocMr Clark. aud Will give
his best energies 90 the campaign.
EckIey r.. StearuS of Lowell is candidate
Tor senator from The Western section OF
oxford County. Mr.. StcaruS i well
known as an active young Republican.
IL, 6, q prominent temperance worker, and
anil a leader in an good causes in his home
section. Mr. Stearus was soldier in
Gen. Virgins regiment, and since the war
has been engaged in farming and Ga trade.
IT, viii Doe enthusiastically supported by
the Young men of Western oxford.
jordan stacy of Porter. candidate for
sheriff Is one Of the heaviest men in
Western Oxford. Mr.. Stacy owns several
farms and is largely engaged in manufact-
ur.rs lumber. shocks. &c.. lie has mills
10 Eczar Falls. Hiram. Cornish and at
points I'm Nev Hampshire. Mr. Stacy is
rated hv the mercantile agencies as worth
from $4,000 to $1,000 with the best Of
credit. The nomination OF Mr. stacy i
one OF those cases where the office seeks
tEeman, and not The man the office. He
was NOT q candidate for the position, but
agreed 90 serve r. the Convention thought
hi, uom.1a,iou would help the party.
From the numerous candidates for this
position. dc was selected Is the strongest
man and be win be heartily supported by
tho>cwhosc claims were overlooked in his
behalf
Albert ; Austin, candidate for Clerk OF
Courts, is aresiJeut of Dixdeld. Mr.. Aus
tin IS a good lawyer, an OLD soldier and an
active temperance reformer. he is very
popular with the reform boys and viii get
more than q party support in his own sec
ton. Mr.. :. r. HutchiGs Of Rumford.
who was his chief competitor for the posi-
ton IS also a good Repub; icsn; and has
never asked suythius u the party. He
has been deputy sheriff and jailer, and read
Jaw on Paris HI. lie is familiar with the
duties OF the Office. and would have made
a good candidate. The party will remem-
Der Mr. Hutchius and his effective work,
though he has no; been given this, the po-
Sition OF his choice.
Jarvis c. Marble OF Paris, the candidate
for Treasurer, is 4 man Of large means.
lie has for many years been engaged in the
manufacture Of powder at No Buckfeld
and at Windsor Mills, 2. q lie made
large sums OF money, during the war in
this business and few years ago sold
his Canada mills at great advance to
monopoly corporation in the provinces.
He has also made well in bark specula-
tionS, and in the purchase Of produce
mostly apples for the Canada, Boston
and Liverpool markets. lie is now out OIL
business, resides on Paris Hill and takes a |
deep interest in oxford County politics. |
He has been sent 10 the Legislature three
times from this town.
Two weeks ago we made special mention |
Of the other candidates who were nomin-
ated by acclamatiOn: James $. Wright
for County Attorney; Frank Y. Bradley
and G. F. Hammond for County Commits
SiOnerS; John F. Stanley and S c. Hobbs
for Register Of Deeds, in the Eastern and
Western Districts. respectively. Wehave
lot weak name on the ticket, nor one for
whom any voter can object to cast his
'allOt. save for party reasons. Such a
icket viii surely win in the coming I
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