Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-08-15
Republican County Ticket.
CONTENTION AND TICKET.

The republican county convention
held week ago today did excellent
work for the party. Every township
was represented by complete delega-
ton selected from and by full caucus.
The interest in the nominations had
been so general that opinions were well
formulated, and it was the desire of all
delegates to select the strongest ticket
possible and one which should give all
sections of the county fair represent
tatiOn and encouragement to work
heartily for success at the polls. How
admirably these objects were fulfilled
those familiar with the situation and
the county best know. 1t is a ticket
which recognizes the entire county and
which should command the support of
every republican.
The denomination of Hon. VIM.
Walker was an unsolicited and hearty
approval of his first term, during which
he made record Of conscientious and
independent legislator. The questions
"hlIh "ClC pClolC INC dSOtIllDlN lWO
years ago found him in uncompromis-
ing line with the principles of his party
His first nomination came fraught with
all honor, untinged by any scheeming or
effort on his part to secure the nomina-
ton. 1t came to him full of honors to
one who had been an upright and re-
spected citizen of the county for thirty
two consecutive years. And again he
has received the unanimous expression
of the confidence of his fellow citizens
and partisans. In the next session he
will support the prOhibitOry laws, the
measures looking to the control of cor
porations, vote with pride for Hon. VIM.
j. Allison for reelection to the United
States Senate. and work all along the
line in full harmony with untinctured
republicanism.
Another time tried citizen was honor
ed in the nomination of Mr.. r. j. Es
sington, of Extra township, for treasur-
er. Mr.. Essington is native of the
Pine Tree state, and came to Iowa and
Audubon county twenty-five years ago,
His life has been record of industry
coupled with upright and honorable
dealings which have won for him the
respect and unreserved confidence OF
Ill acquaintance. In these years he
has acquired farm of 800 acres, every
foot Of which is under his personal SUI
peryisiOn. 1t is well improved with the
best convenienccs known to the western
farmer so that within his own domain
he has all the elements Of happiness
and comfort. Politically Mr.. Essing
ton has ever been leading republican
and always within party cOunsels. Tn,
township Of his residence has success
lively placed him i'll positions of trust
the party strength, showing that hi
neighbors have unbonnded confidence
in his integrity and ability. Servin:
the people as a county supervisor h,
made a record Enthusiastically stamped
with honest effort and successful doin&
in the best interests of the county. Blu
two weeks prior TO the convention MI
Essington's name was proposed for tn
Office of treasurer, and with aim0s
unanimous accord the republicans VIII
have known him most intimately rallie'
to his support, thus developingin fort
night strength which will be as pOten
at the polls as it was in the convention
Mr.. Essington is an honorable man,
safe man: one who will attend to pull
lie duties with the same ability and 4
deity which have made his persona
career respected among his fellowmer
The evident desire Oh the part of a
delegates to nominate the strOnges
man for sheriff was realized in the 81
lection of Mr. III. b. Owen of this tow
ship. Mr.. Owen has been resident G
the county since 1879, coming here frol
Iowa county, we believe, and settlin
on a farm in Oakfield township. II
farming experience was profitable, an
he only moved to Audubon a lit
more than two years ago, after securir
the contract for doing county birds
building, that he might more adya
tageously prosecute the work. lie h;
performed honest and reliable servi
for the county, and last January W
awarded similar contract by the Sh'
by county board. His business rel
tion has gained for him wide acquai
tance, and be Is known as a scrupulOr
ly honest and industrious citizen. Nv
years ago he was candidate for the mol
ination and lacked but one vote OF
ing chosen, 50 that he came before Il
people this year with prestige. J
Owen ia thirty-three years of age,
splendid physical specimen of the "a
and in the full, strength Of manho'
He has had extensive experience w
the world, has ample business .qal
cations for the Office, and as sheriff v
he credit to Audubon county.
The nomination of Mr.. F. =. Rees
auditor is conspicuOasiy fitting if br
ness ability and experience May be C.
sidered qualification for public Oft
He is a member of the general m
chandise firm of Lancelot & Rees,
Gray, and his genial character has v
for him enviable popularity among
large number of people with whom
has come in contact during his busiI
career AS a citizen Mr.. Rees rel
scents the best elements in society, ;
he is ever active in support of the pl
ciples he processes. His canvass
the nomination was exemplary, C,
manding the admiration Of fylGlsds
opponents. asd when in ultimate 4
cess, congratulations were in orr
meme were more hearty than from til
who had found him an honorable
ponent. Living among leading rep
licans, none have been more active Il
Mr.. Rees, so that ii Is eminently pro
that In making up the ticket the pa
nhould give him prominent pla