Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-10-24
Republican State Ticket
Republican County Ticket.
OUR COUNTY TICKET.

The Republican County Convention,
which met in Austin, October 10th. was
sigularly fortunate in it's selection Of re-
liable and efficient men as candidates for
the offices to be voted for in November
AS the time draws near when our read
crs are to express their preferences for one
or the other of the different nominees, we
ask their candid consideration of the
claims of the men presented by the Re-
publican convention for their support.
First of all, we present the name of
w. T. wilkins for Senator. Mr. wilkins
has been for fifteen years resident of
Austin, and one of our most successful
business men, and a useful and reliable
citizen. Although he has been charged
with being banker, 4 railroad man, and
friend of monopolics, we are glad to be
able to give to these allegations, SO far as
they cast any suspicion Or reproach upon
him, most emphatic denial. His bust
ness as a banker has always been above
all criticism, and to our knowledge, so
far has he ever been from depressing the
poor and the unfortunate, that he has
frequently suffered loss rather than exact
his just dues.
He is neither connected with, or inter-
ested in any railroad corporation at the
present time, and his interests arc in every
way Identical with those of other citizens
of Mower county. Something Of a mans
merit may be known by the estimate
placed upon him by his neighbors. We
have long known Mr.. Wilkins as an
estimable gentleman, reliable friend,
and an efficient business man. He can
be safely relied upon to conscientiously
uphold the financial and moral interests
of his constituency. So Thoroughly has
Mr.. Wilkins the good will of the citizens
of Austin, that it is generally conceded
he will get four votes out of every five
cast in the city. Not only should Mr.
Wilkins have the office upon his merits.
but in justice to the city Of Austin. 1t
has long been the custom to conccue the
Senator to Austin because the represent
the county, and also on account of the
large percentage of the vote thrown here.
We believe our just dues will be given us,
and November 9th will witness the cleo
ton of W. I. Wilkins to the State Senate
by large majority.
Next in order comes our popular County
Superintendent of Schools, Rev. c. D.
Belden. There is no need of wasting
words on him, for he has performed the
duties of his important office IN an i'm
partial manner; besides, he has a walk
over, from the fact his opponent has left |
the field.
as County Treasurer, needs no cnconium
from US. His merited popularity is at
tested from the fact he was nominated
by both the Republican and Greenback
conventions. He is eminently safe
man, and our citizens know and appre-
ciate the fact that better man could not !
have been selected, and will show their
appreciation by giving him rousing
majority.
Oscar Ayers, candidate for reelection |
as County Commissioner for the 5th Dis
trict, has already demonstrated his fitness
for that position by three years Of faith
full service. The office was never filled in
better manner.
Hans G.. Anderson has also been fav-
ored with a denomination for County
Commissioner of the 4th District. Mr..
Anderson is an honest man, and has dis
charged his duties with fidelity and for
the best interests of the people. Mr..
Slocum, the Greenback nominee, declines
to run against so good man as Mr.. An
derson, and we hope that there will be
little or no opposition to his reelection.
With such an array of popular candi-
dates, we ought to score a splendid sue
cess, and will, if our fellow citizens in
terest themselves in working for the
ticket, and in not permitting the claims
of business or work to keep them from
the polls.
Now, gentlemen voters, be candid and
just in your action, and do not for a mo-
ment permit caprice or prejudice to swerve
you from the path of duty.