The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-05-03
GOOD MEN AND TRUE.
Democratic Candidates for City
Offices.

1t is with more than an ordinary
degree of pride we refer to tue unex-
cep,ionable ticket presented by the
City Democratic Convention to thu
people of Butte for their suffrages.
They are all we'll and favorably
known to the community, being all
old residents of the city and among
our most prominent business men.
HON. VIM. owsLEY,
the Democratic candidate for Mayor,
has resided in Butte during the
past twelve or fifteen years. Dur
ing that time no man In the
city has done more to advance
its interests and ensure it's prosperity
than Mr.. OWsley. In every enter
pris. looking to the welfare of Butte
Mr.. Owsley has taken an active part.
His great personal popularity was ev.
jdenced at the city election two years
ago when he defeated his opponent
by q majority OF 2O8. During bis
term of Off e his efforts to promote
the interests of the city were unfiag-
pinp. It is to MI. Owsley's efforts at
the last session IF the legislature,
that, the CRY is now in receipt Of 20
ner cent Of the road tax collected
within its limits. AS mayor Mr..
Owsley was true to the trusts con-
fided to his care. as q citizen ne mas
ever been enterprising and q leader
in advancing the interests of the city,
and as a neighhor he is respected by
all who know him. MI. Owsley
will honor the Office and our citizens
will honor Themselves in electing
him to it.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE,
the convention named Mr.. J. B.
Wilcox. Judge Wilcox has occupied
the position before and his official
record is one of which any man may
Justly feel proud. With q good know
ledge of law, a cultured Intellect. q
well>balanced mind and a cool Judg-
ment, Mr.. Wilcox is peculiarly fitted
to discharge the duties of the office
for which be is named. His election Is
considered assured.
CITY MARSHAL.
The convention was extremely
fortunate ia selecting Mr.. John La
veil for this important office. MI.
Laveil is an energetic, public splr'
tied young man, thoroughly capable
in every respect to perform the duties
Of the office, and with suh Gent pride
and ambition to prompt him TO per
form it we'll. The office of city mar
shall will be- filed to the satisfaction
of all ty Mr. Layell.. No mistake
can be made by the citizens of Butte
In eIecting John Lavell city mar
shall.
CITY TREASURER.
Every one knows MI. George
Newkirk, the Democratic candi'
date for this office. The gen
tleman has filled a term as aloer,
man with cedrit to himself anu
profit to the city. The convention
considered this fact when 1t nominal,
ed Mr.. Newkirk foe Treasurer ana
Assessor of the city. His long resi-
dence here, his well known reputa-
ton as an enterprising and thor
Oughly reliable citizen ; bis gentle
manly department and promptness
in meeting I'll his business engage
ments have made Mr.. Newkirk q
host of friends ii both political par
ties who will exert themselves to Sc,
cure his election. Mr.. Newkirk WILL
take the oath of Office in u few days
CITY ATTORNEY.
For this responsible position the
convention nominated Mr.. Patrick
Talent. Mr.. Talent has filled tne Of
fee before aud filled it we'll. THOR:
oughly c%onversant with its dut'es;
strictly attentive to business, correct
In his habits, gentlemanly in bis oe-
portment, earnest in his endeavors to
succeed, and honorable in his deal
ings Mr.. Talent cannot fail to be &C.
ceptabie to all classes of II citizens
Tor the office. MI. salient has large
property interests in the city and nls
efforts in off e will lie directed TO-
wards the promotion of good order
IN and the good governmental OF Butte.
lie should be elected by a large ma
jority.
ALDERMAN.
There Is no pay attached to this
vince, and the candidates who G