The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-29

Clara college, from which he was hon0ra0ly
graduated ct the early age OF n. Al the eud OF
hts college course ne returned to Seattle and en-
tered the grocery business with J. w Hughes
usder the nrm name of Hughes & Miller. After
the dre he sold ont his share Of the con cern and
started in the Russell block the grocery business
which has since grown in gratifying way. He
has been prominently identified with Rep ubli-
can politics for some time, aud his nomination
Is merely recognition of his party services and
his qualifications for the Office. He IL MEM
Der Of the Young Mems Institute and of the
Chamber Of Commerce.
FOR POLICE JUDGE.
Claudius N. Rivers. the candidate for police
judge u now one Of the justices OF the peace for
Seattle precinct and er-o1fcfo police justice. He
10 . native Of Wisconsin, in which state he re-
ceived . good public school education, after
ward going to Michigan state university, from
which he was graduated in the legal depart
ment. Coming to Seattle about four years ago
he engaged in merchsntile pursuits uatil he was
elected justice Of the peace at the general cleo
ton two years ago. As Justice he has an envi.
able reputation, and he has been mentioned
several times for one the superior judges He
10 one OF the most active Republicans in the
city, and has been identified with the party from
his boyhood.
FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
John w. Kahal.y, GIG Oh Try street. who is one
OF the four candidates for fire commissioners. is
well known in Seattle. having lived here for ten
years. He 10 an Irishman by descent, and was
born in Maine aud has been a teamster and
drsyman ever since he came to Seattle.
X. G. Faegre, candidate for fire commissioner,
is Scandinavian by birth, but has been in the
United States for many years. He il about S6
years of age. and graduated at Luther college at
DEBORAH, Iowa, and also graduated from q St
Louis institution Of learning. He has been in
Seattle little over two years, owns considerable
property and Ii one OF the most popular young
business men in the city. He 10 married and
lives at 2.al6 Seventh street.
James Foster. candidate for hre commits
sioner, has lived In Seattle for seven years. He
10 a plasterer by trade aud has done so well that
he now owns quite an amount OF property In
and about Seattle. Mr.. Foster is between As and
so years old, and 10 . brother OF Joseph Foster
and Stephen Foster, wealthy rauchers of White
river.
w. J. Clark, on the Republican ticket for the
office Of Ere commits sioner, Is thorough and
practical insurance man. He has lived in Sc
attle for some time and 10 well and favorably
known. Mr.. Clark is now member OF the ex-
ecuuve committee of the Seattle board of fire
underwriters, and he is peculiarly fitted for the
Office for which he is . candidate.
FOR ALDERMAN.
George w. Han, candiiae for alderman at
large, ia one OF the best-known men
in Seattle. where none bears a better
name than he He has thrice been
membes OF tie council, and is at
present the leader of that body. He is sub
stantisl citizen, having larse interests here,
notably the Bellevue hotel and Hills wharf, in
North Seattle He IL man Of family and OF
standing
Mr.. Moses Korn came to America from Ger.
many in 1913. q boy Of II, and has been the ar
chitect of his own fortunes. He settled in Cali
fornia in 1853, and came to Seattle In 1881. In
this city he fret engaged in the plumbing bust
ness and sfterward opened a mechanics store
and has succeeded in all his business He had
practical experience a. Q member OF municipal
councils in Gilroy and Grass Valley. California,
and during his residence In Seattle has been
identified with many of her interests. He was
nominated ~ First ward Republicans
Mr.. Frank Nelson Wilcox was born In New
York in 1856 and graduated with high honors
ct Cornell university In 1878. During his col
lego life he was . prominent member OF the
Cornell crew that won the first prize in the
collegiate regatta at Saratoga in 1876, de-
feating Harvard, Yale, Princeton and other
leading colleges. Mr.. Wilcox began work in his
profession - an architect In New York city, and
has won established position by his talent and
Industry. He came to Seattle in 1883, and has
been a property owner here since that time. He
has never held political Office, but is q staunch
Republican, and win carry business principles
into his Office. His home 10 in the Second ward,
ct Towle- Wilcox place, named for him and his
business partner.
Captain w. A. Snyder was born in Ohio in
1889, and he had busy and eventful life. Dur
ing the war of the rebellion he was in the en-
ploy of the government in the Mississippi % uad-
ron. More recently he was superintendent of
the Alabama steamboat line, and since his arri-
val here he has been conn ected with the Alaska
Steam Navigation Company. He has been .
resident of Seattle since 1857, and has won hosts
of friends by his straightforward, unassuming
manner. Captain Snyder II a resident of the
Third ward.
Mr.. A. 8. Miller Is one of the best known OF
the candidates upon the Republican ticket, hav-
ing been . resident OF Seattle for more than
twenty years. He was born in Maine, in 1884
came to San Francisco in ls49, and from that
city to Seattle in a sailing vessel, whe this city
was in its infancy. He has had q leng and sue
cessful business career. being engaged for many
years In the lumber business, and is an extern
| sive property.owner. He is . stockh Older in
| the Commercial National Bank. and is inter-
| ested in ether enterprises His residence il in
| the Fourth ward
Captain w. Fl. Bogsrdus was born in New
| Jersey in 1S4S, but came to the Pacific coast
| when boy, and has been engaged in msnufac-
lures, steanboating and mill business since that
| time. He came to Seattle i've years ago, and
| began business ct the corner of West street and
| Railroad avenue He has had extensive inter.
ests in mills east of the mountains, in addition
| to his business here He is an energetic man
.who has held no public Office, and his nomina.
| ton Is candidate for alderman by the Republi.
| cans Of the Fifth ward was received with special
| favor.
| Mr.F w. Valid was born in Germany in 1872.
| but has lived in America since his boy hood. He
| has been resident OF the Pacific coast for fif.
| teen years and won an enviable record as q
| business man. He was q hardware merchant
| here for years and was signaly successful He
| is an extensive property. owner, having erected
| some fine buildings and has been connected
| with several other enterprises Mr. Valid stands
| high In the esteem Of those who know him
well, and is regarded as leader among the Re.
| publicans of the Sixth ward.
| Mr. Frank A. Pontius was born in waukegan,
Ill, in 1857. and came to Seattle in 1865, when q
boy of s. From his youth Mr.. Ponuus has been
| in active business, and has won . high reputs.
| ton. He was engaged in the drug trade for
| several years, establishing the business now
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