Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-30
The Nominees.

The Republican convention at Mar
,iu'S Ferry last week presented 10 Tire
people of Belmont county one uI the
very best tickets ever nominated in the
county. Had the convention chosen
any of the men who sought the yari
Gus places on the ticket, no mistake
would have resulted. The candidate
for Representative, who, by the way,
did not seek the honOIs of nomina-
ton, is well known TO the people of the
county, having served them most eff
ciently in the office of Sheriff for two
terms. In the late war he followed the
fortunes of the gallant 18th Ohio, and
was twice severely wounded in battle.
Upon his retirement from the sheriff 5
Office he purchased a small farm at
Barnesville, his former home, and is
preparing to raise small fruits. He has
a clear head, and will be found, if elect
ed, on the right side of every pGblic
question. He is popular with the peO-
pie and will in all probability be Bel
monts next Representative.
The candidate for Clerk is Mr.. Dewitt
Danford. of Bellaire, a brother of Hon.
L. Danfurd When the war broke out
Mr.. Danford, a lad but 10 years Of age,
was engaged in teaching school near his
home in Washington township. One
morning upon arriving at the school
house he announced to the pupils that
there would be no more school, and
leaving his dinner basket behind he con-
tinued his journey to Woodstield where
he enlisted in company being raised
for the I'd West Va. Infantry, in which
he served as private soldier for three
years. After his return from the army
he read law in the Office of Judge D. D.
T. C9wen, and was admitted to the bar
in 1866. He spent a few years in Mis-
souri, practicing his profession, but in
1873 returned to Ohio and located in
Bellaire, where he has since resided. He
is quiet unasSuming man, admirably
qualified for the duties of the office to
which the people will call him.
Thomas Benton Jackson, of Smith
township, another of the old 18th boys,
who shouldeIed musket during the
late war, is the candidate for Auditor.
He spent portion of his army life in
Libby prison, where he endured priva-
tions which shattered his health. He is
a man of high character and is in every
way as well qualified for A uditor as any
person who has occupied the Office for
years. 1t is good time for the people
to remember that debt of gratitude to
such men as Jackson, who impsriled his
life and endured the privations of prison
life, that the country might live. He
should poll every Republican vote.
J. B. Hoge. the candidate for Treasu-
rer,is well-knOwn druggist of St.Clairs-
vile. He is prosperous business man,
and has shown excellent business qua l.
lfications in the conduct of his own af-
fairs. For two years he has been the
President of the Fair Association. and
has taken lively interest in it's welfare.
Mr. Hoge will make a good race, with the
chances decidedly in favor of his being
the next County Treasurer.
The present Recorder, Mr.. VIM. S.
Hobbs, who was renominated by accla
nation, has been such a paiBstaking and
prompt officer, that his election is fore
gone conclusion. No more accommoda-
ting and efficient officer ever occupied
the Recorders Office. He, too, wore the
blue during the late "onpleasantness."
Morris Cope, the nominee for Com
missioner is the present incumbent OF
that Office, and is recognized as wholly
W, rthy of the confidence and support OF
the people. He has been diligent in pro-
tecting the Interests of the county and
will be reelected.
Joseph Bailey, renominated fol. lnfir.
mary Director, is the right man in the
tight place. He has shown peculiar lit.
ness for the position, and the people will
display wisdom by retaining him.
The ticket is well distributed as to 10
cality, and is strong in its entirety. The
Republicans now have an opportunity tC
select Republicans to transact the public
business of the county, and if they dc
their whole duty in October, men will oc
cupy the public offices who believe in the
perpetuation of Republican principles.