Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-07-30
OUR STATE TICKET.

The nomination of the republican
state ticket which appears at the head
of this column, was the work of the con-
vention which was held at Madison,
this state, last week. That it is peo.
pies ticket, that the candidates are
taken from the rank and file Of the
party, from all sections of the state, that
all combinations were broken, and the
were downed, is apparent to everyone
familiar with the political history of the
young state. and that fact gives general
satisfaction, and makes the ticket cer-
tain winner.
The Black Hills were recognized by
the nomination of Captain Lucas, for
congressman, Walter Mckay, Com. of
Labor and States, and c. J. Buell., as one
OF the four presidential electors. That
a great majority Of the republicans Of
the Hills would have preferred the
nomination of a man more certainly
identified with this section, than is
Capt. Lucas, is undeniable, but that he is
preferable to an eastern man, and en-
tirely acceptable as a compromise
candidate, is equally true. He is
now Black Hills man, and possibly
would continue TO be one, were he TO
sever his connection with the Soldiers
Home. Captain Lucas is imminently
qualified to represent this or any other
state in congress. An honorable, up
right citizen, possessed OF the sound in
telligence and practicability that count
for more than anything else in this age.
he will without any doubt, labor earn
estly and conscientiously in the interests
OF the entire state. and particularly look
after the welfare of the section from
which he is taken. The CHRONICLE ex-
tends to Captain Lucas the congratula
tions Of the republicans Of Custer coun-
ty, and assures him that our vote will
swell his majority next November.
Throughout the state the people are
pleased with the denomination of Con-
gresham Pickler. Mr.. Pickler has
made an enviable reputation as an indie
fatigable worker, who generally gets
whatever he goes after in behalf Of his
constituents, and South Dakota needs
him right in the lower house for the
next two years at least.
The nomination tor governor of c. III.
Sheldon, of Day county, was signal
triumph of the farmer and soldier ele-
ments of the party. Though several
other names we're presented TO the con-
vention, and earnestly supported, Mr..
Sheldon got there on the first ballot
Our next governor is practical business
man and farmer who commenced at the
foot of the ladder when boy, and has
risen constantly until now he is near
the top. AS a soldier and member of
the legislature he displayed rare exec
utive ability, and he is in every way
qualified to perform the duties of the
most important Office in the state. A
brief biography would doubtless be Of
interest to our readers: G.. III. Sheldon
was born in Vermont in 1912, and lost
his father when four years old, from
which time he lived on farm, doing
chores for his board. Up to the time he
was IA years old he had attended school
only three months. After that he work
ed in country store, sawed wood at 80
cents a cord, worked on farm and went
to school in the winter. or whenever he
could get the opportunity. From this
occupation he went to clerking IN store
till 20 years of age. When the war
broke out he joined the army and went
with Butler to Ship Island before the
taking Of New Orleans. After four years
in the army he was mustered out in
March, 1866, as captain of company i,
18th Vermont veteran volunteers. From
Vermont he went TO Illinois, where he
resided for ii years. Thence he went
to Paducah. KY, where he was employ
ed as commercial traveller for tobacco
house. In 1881 he came to Dakota and
established himself on farm in Day
county. His ability was soon recogniz
ed, and he was elected to the upper
branch of the legislature in 1885. Two
years ago he was made permanent chair
man of the Republican state convention,
and it was on that occasion that he
made his maiden speech to a pnblic
audience.
Thomas Thorson, the nominee foI
secretary, is = Scandinavian by birth. 4C
years Of age. engaged in the real estate
business. and has been q resident ol
Canton for nearly twenty-five years.
| J. +. Nipple, the nominee for auditor
was born In Pennsylvania in 1865 is {
German; was edu,ated in the publ,
schools at Grand Rapids. Mich, ans
Freeport, H.; came to Hutchinson coun
~ in 1850. where he engaged in farminl
till 1886. when he established the Parks
ton Advance.
w. w. Taylor. for treasurer. Corte
Salmon. for Supt. of public instruction
Thomas II. Ruth, for commissioner Z
schools and public lands, are the prcser
incI,nhents of The offices for which tha