The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-09-28
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Blue Earth coun-
ty will convene in convention i'm this
city next week Tuesday, and upon the
action then taken will. 10 a. considcra-
bic extent. depend the success of the
Republican ticket in this county ut the
approaching election. 1t is particular
iy important that II strong ticket be
| placed in nomination. With the gcner-
al apathy now existing in regard to
politics, II special effort will need he in
auguratcd to get the votes out, and to
this end the delegates should exercise
judgment in their selections
For the office OF Sheriff there appears
no opposition To Mr.. Monks, who has
held the position but one term. Dur
ing his incumbrncy he hus made many
warm friends. and it is conceded on all
sides that he should receive second
endorsement by unanimous consent.
That this compliment will he paid him
there is no question. and that he will be
elected bya good round majority does
not admit OF doubt.
Mr.. VIM. Jones, the present efficient
county Treasurer will also he supported
unanimously IN the convention. He
has, during the time of his service.
made one of the best and most cOur-
teons officers the county ever had, and
this fact will he demonstrated ut the
polls in November.
For the office OF Register of Deeds,
there appears to be two candidates out
for the consideration of the convention,
-Messrs Il. Bangctcr and w. Il. Mat
thcws. Mr.. Bangeter is German. and
for years has occupied the position of
book Keeper in T.ulsdOrif's hardware
store. He is an exceptionally fine
young man and should the honOrs fall
upon him, will make Il vigorous and, we
believe, successful canvass. Mr.. Mat
thews, is well known throughout the
county. lie was Il candidate for the
same position two years ago, received
the nomination, ut through combi-
nation of circumstances failed by a very
few votes i'm succeeding in the election.
No one can say aught against Mr..
Matthews. lie is strictly honorable"
man. well qualihcd for the position IL
which he aspircs, and it it is the major
ity will of the convention To accord him
II place upon the ticket he will put III
his best cndeavors to defeat his oppon.
ent.
For Clerk of the Count, there is Il
dearth of candidates. Mr.. s. w. Bur
CESS Is the only gentleman prominently
mentioned at this time, but later de-
velopments may unearth others. Mr..
Burgess was prominent candidate
two years ago, but was defeated in the
convention by Mr.. VIM. Durkee, now
deceased. II Mr.. Burgess Is nominat-
ed there is no good reason why he
should not be elected by the usual Re
publican majority. He is in every way
qualified for the place, and man
whose reputation for honesty deiies
criticism.
The County SUPPLEMENTARY Is
sought for by the present incumbent,
Mr.. Edwin Rogers, and Mr.. Parker. of
Garden City. Either of these gentle
men will fill the office to the satIstac.
ton of the public, and it only remains
for the convention to use its judgment
in the selection and nominate the one
who stands strongest with the masses,
if that point can he decided.
We have confidence that the cOnvcn-
ton so soon To convene will use good
judgment IN its selections. and if so,
the Republican ticket can he elected in
It's entirety with proper efforts. Let us
take hold and work for that end.