Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-30
OUR TOWNSHIP TICKET.

Democratic Candidates for sHpervi-
sor, Assistant supervisors, Asses-
sor and Collector.
The democracy has never before been
in better battle array than it is as it en-
tiers upon the city-township election
which takes place next Tuesday. With
reasonable certainty of electing the ma
jority, If not all the city officers to be
voted for, the democratic party is partic-
ularly fortunate also IN its candidates
for township officers.
For supervisor, the name of Mr.. Marion
Wyrick has been placed in nomination. A
man who. though not so generally known
perhaps as those who have taken more
important part in politics, is neverthe-
less exceedingly popular. not only with
his own party-as was demonstrated by
the unanimity of his nominatiun-but is
esteemed by all his business associates.
Under his management the Com
mercial hotel has risen to
be one of The best in the
city. He is thorough business man. is
capable and honest, and a man who will
serve the people faithfully and well as
their representative on the county board.
He will be elected.
For assistant supervisors, Henry Bur
COVER, John NJ. Sullivan, }. II. ladders
aud Geo. Jones are candidates.
Mr.. Burgower is one of the hest known
and most highly respected citizens of the
city. He was at one time one of the
leading business men of the city, and
having retired from the active duties of |
mercantile life, has the time Mt his dispo' |
sal to look after the welfare of the city |
and county in the manner required of
county supervisor, and he will do it.
Mr.. John NJ. Sullivan, the baggegG~
master at the c., b. & Q. depot, is also
nominated for assistant supervisor.
Through merit and industry he has at.
tanned position of trust and RESPONSE
billy. He is one of the most popular
of the fire department of Rock
Island, and has always been leading
democrat IN the Third ward, He is of
the kind of men who make good super
visors. II
Mr.. j. H. ladders is the ex. alderman
from the Third ward. He has always
ranked high in the estimation of his par
ty and of the public. He is successful
God IL, .. t,,-I v
late itself on having such good men
upon its township ticket. Mr. Lid
iers was reared in Rock Island, is a man
IF good judgment and one who will be
fearless in the discharge of public duties.
Mr.. George Jones is carpenter,
lard working mechanic but has always
ound time to devote himself to the in
erests of his party lie has the conf>
ence of all who know him and that con- 81
dence in him will be manifested at the
oils next Tuesday. u
Mr.. James T. Dixon, the tailor, is the III
ominee for collector. Mr.. Dixon has %
ways been Il elf-sacrificing democrat, IL
nd the party showed its appreciation of y"
lat fact by the way it united upon him III
" the position to which he IS certain to es
: elected. He is capable business Vt
an and will therefore make capable nj
lblic officer. 81
Mr.. John Barge is the candidate for y"
SCISSOR. The fact that Mr.. Barge has "
zen elected repeatedly to this important Oh
lice even when other democrats on the I'll
me ticket have been defeated, is the best SO
'oof of his popularity. Mr., Barge has III
rived the public we'll as assessor, and te
i'll be elected soften as he is nom> Tn
tied. He should be given larger ma
rity than ever next Tuesday.