The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-09-10

FULLY did he perform his duties that a Sec
ond term was thrust upon him.

fully did he perform his duties that a Sec
ond term was thrust upon him.
In public life he is generous, conscieu.
tiot's and possesses unusual ability in the
performance Of duties pertaining to finan-
ces. A thorough bookkeeper, cool headed
and exact in all transactions.
STATE SUPERINTENDENT w1NANs.
Twenty years ago last April, three
months before his class graduated, George
W. Winans caught the western fever, and
leaving Albany county, New York, he
came to Kansas to grow up with the coun-
try. He was school teacher. well fitted
for his calling by nature and inclination.
He entered his new field of labor. Douglas
county, Kansas, backed by a reputation
of successful work. After teaching there
for three or four years, and following
Hon. II. c. Speer rs principal Of the Eu-
dora schools, he went to Waterville, Mar
shall county. At this place he taught six
years and served the county in the capac-
ity of county superintendent for two years.
He was then elected superintendent of the
Hutchinson schools, where he taught two
years. At the end Of this time Mr.. II. G..
Speer, who was teaching at Junction City,
was elected state superintendent, and Mr..
Winans after two years was elected to the
place vacated by Mr.. Speer. He taught at
Junction City for five years, being unani-
mously elected each time. Again, he took
a position that was formerly held by MIR.
Speer, when he was made state superin.
tendent, and his nomination promises him
the second term in that Office. MIR. Wi
mans has for twenty years taught in Kan
sas schools and institutions. He has been
idle less than six months during the ell
tire time. In his career there is nothing
startling, yet it is Il noticeable example of
what industry, true worth and real merit
can obtain. He did not push himself into
promi nence. but his clear intellect, broad
manhood. and extensive and practical
knowledge of school affairs brought from
the people of the state recognition of
which he is eminently worthy.
THE NOMINEE FOR TREASURER.
5. &. Slower, republican nominee for
state treasurer, was born in Summit county
Ohio. in 1888, residing there until 1855
when he removed to Stephenson county,
Illinois, where he engaged in farming I'LL
til the commencement of the rebellion,
when he enlisted in company A, Ninety
second Illinois infantry, in which he served
with distinction during the war. After
receiving his discharge he retained to
Illinois and engaged in the grocery bust
ness until 1870 when he removed to Repnb.
lie county. Kansas, taking homestead i'm
section %. township l, range ). He
and his brother-in-law, w. II. Leigh,
erected the first building with sllingled
roof iE the township. In 1878 Mr.. Slower
was elected treasurer Of Republic county
and gave such satisfaction rs to receive the
nomination and election for second term
by practically unanimous vote, and who.
by leading an honorable and upright life,
has won the confidence and esteem of his
fellow citizens. He is noted for his lib
erality and hospitality, especially to the
old soldiers Of his community. In poll
tics he has ever been republican of the
most pronounced kind. For some time he
has occupied the position Of commander
of John Brown Post G. A. R., in which
organization he has many staunch friends
and supporters.