Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-10-11
n CANDIDATES,

THE CANDIDATES.
A EevteW OF the Candidates on the
Republican Ticket for tn Count,
Offices.
The COURIER gives Il brief sketch
OF the nominees Oh the Republican
ticket ali Of whom are worthy Of the
support OF every honest voterin Union
county. They are respected by their
fellow men and in ulI their dealings
have shown theirintegrity and honesty
by upright conduct.
TREASURER.
Oluf Johnson, candidate for count
treasurer on the republican ticker. has
been Il resident of the county for
nearly twenty-five years. Everybody
in the county knows Olur. He has
always Il warm greeting for every man,
woman and child. The little tot lust
getting ready for school SAYS rs freely
Hello, duff" as the gray-haired vet
eran OF three score and ten. 1t is PIX
pressive of the regard in which he is
held by his fellow beings. For ten
years or he has followed the
duties OF Il mercantil" life and his
training has been along those lines
whlch would make him an excellent
county treasurer. He is especially
adapted for the work. Cool, conscrv-
ative, quick in thought, he can give
the citizens Of Union county an ;d-
ministration thoroughly in accord
with their wishes. He is a Scandiun-
Wan, and there is no one among his
nationality has allght but a good word
to say for him. His character is un-
blemished, his reputation un,arnishrd
and not Il word can be brcathed against
his business reputation now or twenty
years ago. Ii the voter-and lie is
ordinarily an intelligent being-wisllcs
to have the interests OF the county
taken care of honestly and hOnorably
he will vote for Oluf Johnson for
county treasurer. That he will be
elected is now conceded by nearly
everyone.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
Jerome Mangan of Beresford, can
didate for county register Of deeds. is
one Of the very old settlers of Union
and is known from one end of the
county to the other. He served four
years in the war as Il veteran and re-
celvcd an honorable discharge from
the government for his faithful and
patriotic service. He has served a
term as county judge and j. & prnman
or more than ordinary ability. No one
can question his honor, his integrity
or his ability to conduct III" office of
register OF iced; with success and
satisfaction to the citizens. A vote
for Mr.. Mangan is Il vote for good gov
rrilment and an honest one so far as
the register Of deeds Office is con
cerned.
o SHERIFF.
If there is one man in the county
who will make Il good sheriff. il is Hans
Ander,on Of Virginia, the Republican
candidate. He has got the very qrial-
iiications which make Il successful
sheriff. Their is that go, that dash !
and rustic which wins success as sure |
rs fate. Mr.. Anderson il IL successful
farmer IN Nir9inil and t!lr nomination !
sought him on account OF his rustiilu |
nature. Ee il Il Scandinavian ana
served several years on the police !
force III the old country SO his train
ing has been particularly along the
OF his duties for the next Two
years. Hans will make n model
sheriff. |
AUDITOR.
\. p. Asbjell OF Sphinx. our cand;-
date for county auditor. is - fine a
reninan as there is in Union county.
His ability i'll that regard Is something
remarkable. Although living on "A
farm, he is nevertheless a tiIe book
keeper and thoroughly competent to
I'LL the position. His honor is un-
questioned and his Integrity is UNI
questioned.
tLERK OF COURTS.
Sam A. Omda!l of Spink carries the
republican banner for the Office Of
clerk of courts and he is generally
known throughout the county as one
OF our rising young men. Possessed
with not Il small share Of native alil-
ity, he has made a wide circle OF
friends who admire him for his stcr-
ling qualities He has taught several
OF school and has met with
in that line. lie is
honest, capable and Will make amodel
No voter can go astrav when
he casts his ballot for Sam Omdaill
for clerk of courts.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT.
Oscar j. Smith of Sioux Valley is
the republican candidate for the re-
sponsible position of county superin-
tendent. He is IA graduate of L.emars
(1a.) normal school and has won the
respect and admiration of the patrons
of the several school districts where
he has taught school. He possesses
rot only the education for the posi-
ton, but that which il more import
knowledge Of the practical
workings of the country school. Go
ask the people in the several districts
in which he has taught school as to his
character and ability and you will hear
OF nothing but praise. He is at pres
principal OF the .Alcester schools
and Is meeting with splendid stlcces.
He will make a record, if elected. as Il
superintendent which can not be sur
passed.
STATES ATTORNEY.
A. d. Keller, Esq, of Elk Point is
the nominee. He has served in the
capacity Of states attorney for the
past two years. His legal learning is
u%nquestioned and his watchlul care of
the interests of Union county in legal
matters will win him a second term.
COUNTY JUDGE
+. w. Smythe, Esq, of Elk Point is
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our city. He is substantial, trust
worthy and fully competent to hold
the position he is a candidate for. He
has been admitted to practice law and
has a thorough knowledge of the du-
ties pertaining to the position. A vote
for Mr.. SmNthe is a vote for a sound,