The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-10-27

of the most courteous and accommodate
ing officers Choteau county has ever
had. He is entitled on the score of
merit as well as party consideration to
every democratic vote and should have
them.
JNo. w. TATTAN FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
No man in Montana is more conyer-
SAINT with county matters than Jno. W.
Tattan. He has served this county
we'll and faithfully and that he has eye
ry qualification to fit him for the office
of probate judge is well known to the
people of Choteau county. His record
speaks for him. In his election the
people are assured an honest, upright
Judge, one who will do his duty with
out fear or favor under all circumstan-
ces. The general democratic victory on
the End prox should include a big ma
jority for Judge Tattan. e. e4
AE.RoGERs FOR CLERK AND RECORDER.
Tits on everybody's lips that AL.
Rogers has made an able, courteous,
obliging officer and is fully entitled to
re- election. He possesses in an eminent
degree the qualifications that fit him
for this office-which has closer rela-
tions with the people than any other
as shown by his faithful and popular
services the past two years. Mr. Rog-
ers has earned and is fully entitled to q
re- election at the hands of the people OF
ChOteau county. i z1
A. 3. HAMILTON FOR ASSESSOR.
Not the least important of the county
offices is that Of assessor. Unless full
and equitable assessment is made taxa
ton is not equal, and this is the great
end to be sought. Mr.. Hamilton, the
democratic candidate, is an old time
citizen of the county who has q wide
acquaintance and is familiar with the
value Of property of all kinds. He is
| lust the man for assessor and ought to
be elected by a sweeping majority.
COMMISSIONERS.
After all, the success Of county admin
istration depends in a large measure on
the board of county commissioners and
| it is Of the highest Importance that it
should be composed Of members ofgood
business qualifications and who have
the interest of the county at heart.
Such in decided degree are the demo-
cratic candidates, VIVA. G.. Conrad and
Chas. Wegner. With Mr.. Conrad on
the board the easits VI tne county
/ ONI0 UG Gaun4IA1SECAG 11A q DQSAACSS
like way and Mr.. Wegner, as the rep
resentative of Great Falls and that sec
ton, would prove a valuable assistant.
It is to the interest Of all to see to it that
these gentlemen are elected.
s. H. MCINTYRE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.
AS the adviser of the board of com
missioners and other officers the county
attorneyship is Of considerable impor-
tance. Mr.. McIntire is an able and
bright young lawyer and will meet the
requirements in an acceptable manner.
OTHER OFFICES.
The nominees for the remaining posi-
tions on the tieket-Miss M. E. Fin
negan, for superintendent of schools
Thos. F. Healy, for public administra-
tor; Michael Lynch, for coroner; and
Chas. McIntire, for suryeyor-are all
| worthy and deserving, and will 60 in
| with the democratic :" clean sweep on
| the I'd Of November.
/ In conclusion we would urge the
party to earnest and united effort to
| win this political battle. We have a
good ticket, from Delegate to Cor
oner, and we should work to elect every
man on it.
| T. e. COLLINS,
Chairman Democratic Central Conn.,