Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-05
OUR CANDIDATES.

OUR CANDIDATES.
That the Republican party acted wisely
in selecting their nominees for the res.
pective Offices seems to be the universally
expressed opinion. Three of the best Of
fees went to the country, namely: Sher.
if, clerk and register OF deeds. Collyer.
Ogallah and Glencoe are each represented
on the county ticket.
Theo. Courtney, Of Collyer, is one of
the most popular men in Treeo
county, which fact is evidenced BY
the vote he received in the convention de-
spite the fact that the other candidates
were all first-class men. He is farmer
and an old resident of the county and
thoroughly competent in every way to
fill the Office of Sheriff. He is an old SOL
der, in addition to his other qualifications,
and member of the g. A. r. He is
temperate, honest and entirely reliable in
every particular. Not a word can he ut
tured against his competency or character
The candidate for county clerk is G. A..
Hoar, of Ogallah township. According
to established precedent OF the party he
is entitled to another term Of Office, hav-
ing held the Office but one term and q
fraction. OF Mr.. Hoar it is hardly neces-
sary for us to say much at this time. He
is perhaps better known throughout the
county than either of the other candidates.
Trego county never had a more capable
officer than Mr.. Hoar nor one who has
been more fully alive to the interests of
the county, and this is the highest praise
that We can give, for that Office has been
filled by the best talent in the county
heretofore. Mr.. Hoar was resident of
Ogallah township when he was elected
the first time and the republicans of that
township claim him as their nominee
now.
Geo. W. Cross, of Glencoe township, is
the Republican nominee for register of
deeds. We believe that the south east
part of the county has never had repre-
sentation on the county ticket before, al
though always, without break, support
ing the Republican ticket. In common
fairness they were entitled to recognition
and, when they presented candidate so
worthy and well qualified, the conviction
was almost irresistible that they must be
recognized. Mr.. Cross has good bust
ness education, is splendid penman and
is, in every essential particular, qualified
to fill that Office. Glencoe and Riverside
will support him almost to man.
For treasurer there were three names
presented to the convention and on the
FIRST ballot it was demonstrated that their
strength was about equal. The conven-
ton could not possible have made mis-
take. w. G. Marshall was nominated on
the third ballot. Like the candidate for
clerk, Mr. Marshall is we'll known in Ire
go county, being an old resident and hav-
ing been in business in Wa-Keeney q
number of years. This is an impor tant
Office and one which has been filed to the
entire satisfaction Of all and we are graf
fed to know that the funds of the county
will be in such cafe hands for the next
two years. Mr.. Marshall is thorough
business man and you can depend upon
the accounts being kept straight while he
is the swatch dog" Of the treasury. Mr..
Marshall is also one of our most enter
prising and public spirited citizens, al
ways ready to do his part in aid of any
public interest for the benefit of the city
or county.
CO.. Ferris is the nominee for county
surveyor. He has held that office in Ire
60 county for several years and the con-
vention did not blunder when they re-
nominated him. His ability is not only
recognized at home, but he has reputa-
ton extending all over this land district,
and is called frequently to other counties
to do work and to settle matters over which
there is controversy.
Joshua Croft is the nominee for coroner
He has held this Office several terms and,
as we believe, to the satisfaction of every
body. We need a good man for that
place, for, after the November election, we
expect to hold an inquest on the Demo-
cratic party and we expect the verdict to
be death from hamilton"
The convention performed its part
wisely and now our work as members and
voters of the party begins. Apathy and
Indifference is the only thing we need to
guard against. The Republican party is
in good fighting trim and so far as we are
advised there is not vestige of mutiny
in the party.
A STRONG COMBINATION.
A land and loan company in Hutchin-