The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-02
Reuben E. Cole for the Marshalship of
 the Western District.

the Western District
 For this position the name of Reuben F.. Cole, of Yell county, has received the most enthusiastic en- dorsement wherever it has been men toned and wherever he is known. A number of long and earnest peti- tions asking his appointment coming from the neighboring counties north and west of us have been subscribed and are being rapidly forwarded, while his own people are practically unanimous in their preference for him.
 His standing among all classes of democrats, the young democracy no less than the Confederate veteran, is enviable and unimpeachable.
 During the war he was boy-sol- dier in the cavalry service and followed the lost cause to the end. Without seeking promotion he won honorable distinction upon the field and his kindness in the camp, his courage in the campaign and his coolness in the charge, united with so many rare, social and soldierly qualities, made him a general favor ite in every department where he served.
 After the war he returned to the homestead of his father in Yell coun- ty, unbuckled his six-shooters and spurs, and as farmer attacked the soil with the same undaunted ardor and courage for which he was dis tinguished in the more stirring field of arms.
 After reconstruction days were ended at the very first opportunity offered by free franchise his friends hastened to testify their high appre- citation of his many merits by elect ing him sheriff of Yell county, which office he held consecutively for six years, or three terms, discharging every duty incumbent upon him in a most fearless, impartial and effic- tent manner. He made splendid record and was recognized all over the State as one of the best officers who had ever served his people in this capacity. His name was tow CT of strength to the law and ter TOT to evil-doers everywhere.
 In the first year of his admins tration he was dangerously wound ed in a battle with Texas George's gang which was broken up, captur- ed and convicted.
 Since his retirement from public life, MT. Cole has been engaged in planting and looking after his real estate interests in this county, hay ing removed his family about two years ago to Fayetteville for the purpose of schooling his children.
 He is a man in the prime of life, of unexceptionable moral character and splendid business qualifications, 8 keen, clear headed and competent accountant, a genial, polished gen tleman and as cool and courageous in the hour of danger as he is amla- ble and considerate in the day of peace.
 We are confident that (without ignoring the claims of numerous other gentlemen aspiring for this of- feel we voice universal sentiment when we say that the appointment of Reuben E. Cole to this office would not only secure to the gov ernment splendid officer but that it would be an honor worthily be- slowed which would afford the high est satisfaction to very large num- Der of the people of the western dis trict.-M Marcellus L. Davis in Darda- nelle Post.
 The above eulogy so charmingly written, is so true, so deserved, so fitting, that the DEMOCRAT takes genuine pleasure in endorsing and commenting every word of it. Who is it in the Western District that does not know Reuben K. Cole, and further that the name is everywhere synonymous with enterprise, hones- ty, truth and eminent business qual- ifications? In every particular he is admirably equipped for the place, and having always been an enthusi- astic democrat" ribbed and 'fire-tested, d,-the honor could not possibly be bestowed upon one more worthy. His uprightness of charac- ter and undoubted courage and dis cretion fully guarantee faithful performance of duty and economical administration of the office should he be selected. Pope county cordial " joins hands with Yell in advocat- ing the candidacy of her distinguish ed citizen for the Marshalship of the Western District.
 
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