The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-12-19
THE NEW DEAL.
Democratic County Officials Take Their
Seats and are now Ready for Business.

On Monday. the 18th, The new demo.
cratic officers took their seats, with the
single exception Of Treasurer Paterson
who succeeds Treasurer Sloan, demo-
crat. With the exception of Mr.. Budd,
Public Administrator, the new officers
are all democrats.
Sheriff Jas. M. Robertson, has ap-
pointed S. S. Houston under sheriff. Mr..
Houston was for some time night-watch.
man at Bozeman and has made a fine
record as an officer. Mr.. Robertson goes
into the office with the confidence of the
people and will prove competent,
pains taking officer.
Clerk and Recorder, Jas. brennan,
possesses the requisite qualifications to
make good record in this. office. For
many years he was Qaartermasters clerk
in the army and is an expert accountant.
He will be assisted by Bert Vaile who is
also well qualified to perform the duties
involved.
Probate Judge Mcpherson, has held
the position before, consequently the
duties involved are not new to him. He
will fill the position honorably and
acceptably to the people.
Assessor Joe Reeves, having been a
deputy under T, P. Mcdonald few years
ago brings to his Office a knowledge
gained by experience as well as a
thorough understanding of the values of
property gained by lifelong residence
in this county.
County Attorney Vi,ion, is another
who has had experience in the office he
now holds. He has had large experience
and practice and it is safe to say that the
prosecution of criminals will be in able
hands.
Miss Houston, one of the two demo.
cratic officials, who were in Office for the
past two years, and was reelected by a
handsome majority, will continue to
manage school affairs as she has IN the
past, it is safe to say, to the satisfaction
Of all interested in the welfare of the
schools.
Mr.. Budd. the only republican elected,
by one majority-has been public ad.
ministrator for two years, and we be-
lieve has filled the office, honorably and
fairly. That he will continue to do &C
goes without saying.
DR.. g. L. Hogan, who will fill the
Office of coroner, will give that Office
what it long has needed, a physician'i
skill, in determining the nature ofdeatht
which requires his official Investigation
The Board OF County Commissioner
will undergo only a slight change. Mr.
Dell, of Madison Valley. taking the
place vacated by Mr.. Potter, whose tern
disappointment expired by reason Of al
election. Mr.. Dell will ably assist Ed
Lamme and Dan'l Maxey, in the mani
fold duties imposed upon the board. Mr.
Dell was elected by an overwhelming
majority and as he has been commits
sioner before, in another county, it il
safe to assume thet the faith reposed il
him by our citizens Is well founded. 1
is asserted that Commissioner Potter
will not relinquish his Office without /
struggle. but it is believed that this il
mere talk, as it is hardly possible tina
Mr.. Potter, who is himself lawyer
could by any interpretations the law
find shadow of hope in such proceed
ing. Mr., Potter was appointed by ex
Judge Carson, and appointees can ONLY
hold until an election Is held.
The new officers are all men who hav,
the best interests of the county at hear
and we expect to chronicle splendid re
cord for them in two years from now
should Montana fail OF admission.