Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
THE NOMINEES.

resentative, is gentleman in every |
way worthy and qualified for the po-
sition. He has well defined views on
all questions that concern the public.
has the ability to do western Kansas
great deal of good in the legisla-
ture, and will. His vote speaks in
brilliant terms of his popularity.
Jas. Fike is the nominee for county
clerk. Mr.. T. was nominated by the
united efforts of all mis- neighbors.
who came to town early, stayed all
day. and worked hard for him. He is
well qualified for the position, an ex-
cellent penman, and will, no doubt. be
elected without serious opposition.
We can support Mr. Fike heartily.
W. G.. Porter's almost unanimous
choice for County Attorney is merited
He graduated from Dartmouth Col
lege in 1882 with honois. Af,er
teaching one year at Redwing, Mimi,
he entered the Iowa College of Law
at Des Moines, Iowa, from which he
was graduated with the highest hon
ors of his class. being valedictorian.
With the wide experience he gained
there, he will, no doubt, discharge the
duties of County Attorney, if elected.
with ability and satisfaction as far as
possible.
y. d. Bean. nominee for county
treasurer, is Il careful business man, a
gentleman Of integrity, and peculiarly
fitted for the position. He has been
signally successful in the management
of his own business. which is an indi-
cation that he has the business ability
to attend to the duties of the office.
James Aud. nominee for register
, of deeds. is one of those reliable
Young men who came to Thomas Co.
early last spring He has been en-
gagged in the furniture Business un
lately, has every qualification and is Il
n thorough business man. He will per
form the duties of regist of dt eds
a in prompt, efficient and careful man
ner and will treat all cOurteoGsly.
, S. c. PASSED., sheriff, we say sheriff.
E because there is no possible show OF
defeating him, he being one of the
: most popular young men in the coun-
ty, lives near Otterbourne, and is an
old settler. He is fully qaliiied.
". w. Walker, nominee for county
superintendent. is well and fayorably
known all over Thomas county. He
has been principal OF several different
graded schools in eastern Nebraska.
and will make an efficient officer.
NJ. McGreevy will do tie coroner
act mp brown. His principal business
will be sitting Gu the independent
candidates, which Nike can do with
grace.
f. J. Paine is the nominee for di
trict clerk, is a young man having the
confidence of his business acquan-
tances, and has excellent business
qualifications. He can readily give
the ten thousand dollar bond required,
Nearly every one is acquainted with
j. r. Colby, nominee for prob: t.
judge. He is an old settler and his
vote in the convention shows that he
has many friends and supporters.
Frank pingree for commissioner of
this district is the right man for the
right place, Frank will watch the
countys interests closely.
| NJ, Witham and Orrin Bailey. NOM
nees for commissioners, are good men.
and we feel satisfied will give good
satisfaction. We are but slightly &C
quainted with either of them, but
their neighbors recommend them
highly.
Space forbids the mention of the
other candidates this week, but they
will he mentioned next week.