The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-30
SKETCHES OF THE NOMINEES.

Elias B. Arnold, the nominee for Sheriff.
is son of Charles w. Arnold, and lives at
Smallwood, in Woolery's district, four miles
from Westminster. He is in his 42d year,
and is farmer and general business man,
; h wing at times engaged in merchandising,
in selling fertilizers and farm machinery.
He was member of the House of Delegates
in 1886, and in 1887 was the Democratic
nominee for Sheriff. He was defeated by 20
votes, being cat off the ticket on account oil
false rumors, and vengeance was wreaked
upon him on acco> Mt of the alleged political
sins of others. Sine, then the people have
become better acquainted with him, and as
his acquaintance has extended his popularity
has increased. There is no moIe generous
and iiiC man in the county than Elias b.
Arnold; no truer friend, no one more charit-
able, no better neighbor, no better Democrat.
The large majority given him in his own dis
trict at the primary last Saturday is a high
testimonial to his WORTH and those that op
posed him have gracefully accepted the situa-
ton and to a man are now cordially support
ing him.
JOHN j. REESE.
JOHN j. Reese, the nominee for County
Treasurer, is one of Westminster active and
progressive business men. He is A years OF
age, and a son of the late William Reese,
whom he succeeded in the general merchan-
disc business. He is the proprietor of the
only old-fashioned country store in Westmin
ster, and is known as a careful, yet energetic
business man. In religion he is Il Lutheran.
He is an Odd Fellow, and has been for some
years secretary of Salem Lodge. He is also
secretary and treasurer of the Westminster
Cemetery Company, director of the Land,
Improvement, Loan and Manufacturing Com
pany of Westminster and member of the
Westminster Forest and Stream Club No
Young man in Westminster is more popular,
and he will make good showing at the polls
in November.
JOHN II. STEM.
John I'll. Stem, the nominee for County
Commissioner, was formidable candidate
for Commissioner two years ago, and ever
since scarcely any one else has been mention
ed for the nomination this year. Thrown
upon his own resources when "a youth, he has
built up fine reputation for integrity and
business capacity, and accumulated consider
able means. He is prudent and economical
in the management of his own affairs, and
will be likewise in the management of county
affairs. He was successful huckster some
years ago and is now successful farmer.
His age is So, and in religion he is a Metho-
dist.
LEGISLATIVE NOMINEES.
J. WESLEY BIGGs is in his 42d year, and is
son of William j. Biggs. He is success
full farmer and director of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank of Westminster
He has been an active Democrat for some
years, but never held an Office. In religion
he holds to the United Brethren Church.
Moan SULLIVAN lives in the Gibraltar of
Democracy, Manchester district. While
always taking an interest in politics, this is
his first appearance as Il candidate. He is
As years of age, a farmer and huckster and a
member of the Reformed Church.
BENJAMIN +. SELBY is too well known TO
the people of Carroll to need much of an
part the county in the House of Delegates,
in the sessions of 1886 and 1888, and made
most prudent and conscientious representa-
tive He is man of great good sense and
Judgment, conservative and painstaking. His
age is As, and his avocation is farming.
JoHNZEE E. BEAsMAN is Al years of age and
successful farmer and dairyman. Like Mr..
Selby he needs no introd notion to the people
of Carroll He was member of the House
of Delegates in 1884 and 1886, and made a
reputation as working member. He attends
the NJ. Z. Church South.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
NJ. THEODORE YEIsEB, the nominee for Sur
veyor, is the present incumbent. He has
had had very little official business to do
during his term, but but that little has shown
him to be very competent surveyor. His
nomination by reclamation was adeserved
compliment to him.
The ticket is strong one and ought TO
bring out a pretty full vote in November.