Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14
OUR CANDIDATES.

Most of our readers are doubtless
well acquainted with the candidates on
the democratic county ticket, yet few
words as to who and what the are may
not be amiss.
Our candidate for county treasurer,
Fred II. Miller, of Great Bend, is one
Of the best known residents of the
county. He was deputy county treas
urer under Leonard Krause, and be-
sides the experience he there gained in
conducting the business, he possesses
the requirements of good accountant,
a rapid penman, and speaks both the
English and German language very
fluently. He is a democrat who has
not at any time hesitated to advance
the interests Of his party, and two
years ago was prominent candidate
before the democratic convention for
the office to which be is now nominated.
He is gentleman of strict integrity, of
thorough business qualifications and a
large acquaintance throughout the
county.
For register of deeds that popular
young democrat, Henry Klein, of Lakin
township, is our candidate. He is 50
we'll known to the people of Barton
county that he doubtless needs no in
PRODUCTION. Last year he made the
race for county clerk, and with two
good men in the field against him he
polled more than his party vote in vari-
Gus townships He is about 35 years
of age, has been a lifelong democrat
always ready and willing to forego per-
sOnal comfort and profit in the interest
of his party. HIS is possessed Of most
excellent qualifications for the office of
register of deeds; writes an elegant
hand, has good knowledge of legal
forms, speaks both English and Ger
man and possesses the confidence and
esteem of all who know him. He has
been for some time manager Of the Lo-
gan township creamery, and has lived
in Lakin township long time.
For county clerk, A. U: r. Livesay
possesses good qualifications for the
office. He is resident of Grant town
ship, and has grown up on the farm of
his father. He has, through unceasing
personl effort, acquired thorough
education, and though a young man of
probably 26, is unquestionably as well,
if not better, qualified for the position
IF fu 90 Info vxy1,o
has ever been before the people, He
has been democrat up to the organi-
cation of the populist party, and has
done noble work in advancing the ideas
of tariff reform. sound currency and
pure government. No mistake can be
made in placing him in the important
position of county clerk.
John Johnston, of Hoisington, our
candidate for sheriff, has been a resi-
dent of the county for about fifteen
years. He has been on farm in Home
stead township or the livery business
i'll Hoisington most of the time, and
holds the highest esteem OF all who
know him. He has shown excellent
ability as a peace officer and has proven
that when he goes after thing he gen.
orally gets it. Being young man,
not over 80 We would judge, he is why,
active and quick to perceive surround
ing circumstances. He is a member of
the peoples party, though formerly, We
believe, a democrat.
We know little about the candidate
for surveyor, Mr.. I. z. Chambers, of
Pawnee Rock We are assured that he
is in every way qualified for the posi-
ton, having bad practical experience
in field work with government survey
Ors for several years. He is man of
family and a hard worker, and from
all we can learn, has not the means to
make canvas of the county in the
interest of the ticket. His poverty
should not be any reason why he should
not receive your votes
DR.. G. l.. Koch, now of Hoisington
bat formerly of Pawnee Rock, is our
for coroner. He is young
man whose indomitable perseverance
and untiring study has won for him an
place in his profession, and
though having lived in this county but
six or seven years, has large acquaint-
ance and the respect of all. He is a
democrat who believes in the business
of democracy, and IN every way quail
fed to fill the duties of the office of
coroner.
The democratic candidate for county
Mr.. n. w. Klepper, bet