The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-27
HON. JOHN H. OBERLY.

The FREE TRADER Is more than grail
fled at the prompt, hearty and generous
response on the part Of the Democratic
press of Illinois 20 its plea in behalf Of
the appointment of the Hon John IL.
Oberly as collector of the port of Chicago,
It is evident there is but one sentiment
among the democracy Of the state on the
subject-indeed, we may say on the part OF
matchmaking people Of all parties. All
concede that his ability is beyond question,
and that on the score of honesty, Integrity,
purity of life, &c, the state has no man
who stands higher above assault.
We could fill columns with extracts from
our cotemporaries in all parts of the state,
but as they are all in the same tone and
breathe the same spirit, we make room for
a few only, with the single remark that it
would be strange indeed If an expression
so general and earnest should fail to have a
decisive influence in the right direction
with "the powers that be" at Washington
From the Futon DeaOYut'
Hon. JOHN II. OBERLY-The OTTAWA
FREE TRADER very properly and ably pre-
sents our good friend, Hon. John IL.
Oberly, as a candidate for collector of Gus
toms for the port of Chicago. We heartily
endorse all the FREE TRADER says on this
subject. Mr.. Oberly represents the better
democracy of Illinois as President Cleye.
land represents the better democracy OF
the nation. And Mr.. Oberly is not only a
clean and able man, but he has done yeO-
man service for the democracy Of Illinois
Illinois Democrats unitedly would rejoice
at his appointment to this office, and honor
able Republicans would have to confess
that President Cleveland had once more
won public thanks.
From the PuSaeid DeH.-HtJd'd.
The OTTAWA FREE TRADER, in its is
sue of Goth inst, in an extended editorial,
recommends John II, Oberly, of Mclean
county, as the right man for President
Cleveland to appoint to the Office of United
States Collector for the port of Chicago.
The FREE TRADER is right, and in our
opinion, no better selection could be made,
and should he receive the appointment
our prayers will go up for President Cleve-
land, even though they ascend no higher
than our head.
From the Delaran Aorertgr.
The OTTAWA Gll) FREE TRADER, the
leading democratic organ OF La Sale
county, which county contains voting
population of 10000 and more democratic
voters than any other county in the state,
excepting Cook, comes out in lengthy
editorial in favor of the appointment of
John III. Oberly for the position OF United
States collector for the port of Chicago. |
We fully endorse all the claims made by |
the FREE TRADER in favor of Mr.. Oberly's |
appointment He has been faithful
worker In the democratic vineyard ever
since he became voter-Often making
personal sacrifices In the interest Of his
party and his party's candidates, ard hehas
always shown himself to be competent as
we'll as honest in the discharge of every
duty assigned him. We would, therefore,
recommend his appointm to the position
named, as a just recognition of past ser
vices, and also of granting to large ma
jority of the democracy of Illinois the
privilege of at least suggesting their
choice for the office mentioned.
From the Jdck.onriiie Courier
The Ottawa FREE TRADER is out in a
strong editorial advising the appointment
OF Hon. John III. Oberly as collector of the
port of Chicago. The Democracy of ILL.,
inois would be glad to see Mr. Oberly get
anything he may want, and his services
certainly entite him to recognition at the
hands of the administration.