Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-17


A number Of members we're in th
alliance before it became a politica
organization. Then they leftit.
OF the six G. A. r. portraits tina
looked down on the delegates all rep
resented republicans: Logan, Grant
Sherman, Sheridan, Farragut, Lincoln
w. A. HawIey, the secretary, is ont
of south Dickinson's up and coming
young republicans. He is live bust.
ness men and hustler.
J, S, Hollinger, who for two years
has been the efficient chairman of the
republican central committee, was a
prominent figure. Mr.. Hollinger has
done much work for the party and
there is no more enthusiastic worker
in central Kansas for straight republi-
canism.
Calamity had no place in the
thoughts of the delegates. They were
all in favor of prosperity and advance
ment.
Bill Lamb, Detroit's big and jolly
rustler, was in the front ranks and got
in word of advice frequently.
County Commissioner Kepke came
in from Union to take part in the
convention. He is one of the county's
most successful farmers and straightest
republicans.
Burton's motto, "Repudiate the
regulators, was quoted with con-
siderable pleasure by the delegates.
That was what they were there for.
Mr.. Frey was somewhat embarrassed
in making his acceptance speech but
he will not be embarrassed in NOvem-
Der when it comes to counting the
votes. He is a winner.
1t was bitter pill to the democratic
and alliance onlookers to see the large
and hearty enthusiasm.
Judge Humphreys strong endorse
ment shows how the republicans view
the judicial fight.
Chas. NJ. Brenizer is eminently
man whom the Office sought. He is
one of Buckeye townships best known
farmers, He is Pennsylvania and
has resided in Dickinson county for 20
years. He is personally very genial
and companionable and his acquain-
5ances are all his friends. He is a
lifelong republican and will prove q
most popular candidate. No stronger !
man could have been named.
When S. J. Ellison said in his speech |
to the convention that "no one will |
ever be ashamed that they voted for
ne' he was right. During his four
years of work as under sheriff he has
proved his ability. He is young man
If sterling capabilities and is worthy of |
he honor paid him, He has grown to
manhood in Dickinson county, has
always been faithful to bis trusts and
will make model'sheriff.
In f. E. Nottorf south Dickinson
las a good candidate. Successful as a
armer and business man he will also |
,roYe winner as candidate for county |
Jerk. He is a son-in-law of the late |
". Z. Meek and has resided in Hope |
Ownship since boyhood. He is straight |
Onward and capable and will fulfill |
lis duties with ability. He has a wide |
and will be elected,
James Frey, of Enterprise, will !
make winning race for register of |
leeds. He is self made man and has
'een honored bv hiS townsmen by |
,eing chosen justice of the peace for !
many years. He is popular as g b9sl-
less man, speaks both English ana
German and will be found to have a |
support in November that will sweep |
everything before him.
Any one of the candidates promi-
lently mentioned for the respective
,ffices would have found at his back |
United determined party and each
would have contributed to the cam
,aign distinct elements of strength.
But taken as a whole the successful
ticket is unassailable and in its selec-
ion the convention has made no
The candidates who were
lot chosen are no sulkers and will roll
Up their sleeves for the ticket.
A. G. Romig has made a model sur
Teyor and it was good move to re-
dominate Thin. No better mathema-
ician can be found in the county and
when he has surveyed plat everyone
Inows it is done correctly. He will be
by all regardless of party.
E. Keller has the somewhat modest
POSITION of coroner. He has acted
Icceptably in that position and will be
gain chosen.
q. A. Sherer and F. V. Close have
eason to be proud of the race they
made. Their friends stood by them
,ravely but there were not quite
enough of them. Both gentlemen are
worthy citizens and made good can