The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1895-05-16
CANDIDATES.


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COUNTY.
Mr.. r. c. McCay, as a candidate for the
sherih's Office, has his popularity as a man,
his success as farmer. and his sterling
qualities as a citizen, to stand sponsor for him
in his announcement, and desire for public
otfiee. His friends and well-wishers are eager
to see him succeed in his competition, feeling
sure that his ability and cleverness will fully
sustain him in mis- race.
Mr.. Samuel Bagnell, after having been
County Treasurer for two years, is again can
didate foi the Office, with his former success
full record to back him. Familiarity with the
details Of the Office can but be greatly in his
favor,a when to this is added his acknowl- |
edged ability and integrity, his friends and
supporters feel very sanguine Of his success.
A man in every way capable and trustworthy. |
Mr.. Chas. X. Regan, having served two
terms as Supt. Of Education, again enters the
race as candidate for reelection. Too much
praise cannot be accorded to Supt.Regan for
the distinguished ability which he has dis
played in his heroic efforts to uphold the ed
ucational interests Of the county. Claiborne
is the banner county Of the state, made so
educationally by his untiring energy.
DR.. ]. w. Davenport, OF Russum, has an
nounced for the Sherif's Office. He is a gen.
tleman of the old school, courteous and
courtly. A strong Democrat, progressive
citizen, man in every way worthy Of the
confidence Of the people. If you make him
your cho'ee,you can make no mistake, FOR he
stands ever ready to obey the call Of duty.
Capt. A. X. Jones, the present tried and
true chancery Clerk, is candidate for re-
election. No one can dispute his fitness for
the place. He is always at his post, alike
attentive to rich and poor, friend Of the
widow and orphan, with heart ever ready,
and hand ever open TO the calls Of charity.
Active and energetic in business, his record
is clear, and his ability undoubted. His ex
perience and familiarity with the details o
the Office are greatly in his favor.
As candidate for reelection to the othc'
of Assessor, Hon. w. II. Benton's friend
are pushing him with the utmost confidence
He is a sturdy and successful gentleman, ant
friend Of the people, who are showing thei
appreciation Of his many good qualities b
their staunch and unmistakable influence
Past experience proves him every way worth
Of the place.
Mr.. Chas. a. Gordon is out for Chancer
Clerk, with the strong endorsement Of h
: friends. He is a rising young Democrat, ha'
ing been president Of the Democratic club
this district, and delegate two years ago
the National Convention at Chicago, bein
the Youngest delegate present. Active an
enterprising, he generally succeeds at VIII
ever he undertakes. He has large follow
ing, especially among the young Demoerac.
The friends Of Mr.. c. B. Dochterman,
the Grand Gulf district, are much please
that this gentleman has announced himse
as candidate for the Office Of County Irea
urer. An Office Of this responsible natu
needs a responsible man, and Mr.. Dochts
mans qualifications are thoroughly W.
known and recognized throughout the cou
ty.
The many friends Of Mr.. |. ID. Magrud
are much grati6ed at his candidacy Tor Z
Office of Sheriff. He would make a solid al
Efficient officer, well worthy the eonhden
. Of the people. He is popular and energet
and man Of weight and influence. lie
a genuine Democrat.
In a card full Of good sense, and an arg
& ment that will surely appeal to every reao'
Earl Barber comes out as candidate
c;reuit Clerk. BY an accident rendered
cripple for life, he is yet full Of energy a
Is a young man Of genuine integrity and at
ltV. well worthy ia NhN-J "~J -AA
and sympathy Of all voters.
9 The name Of E. s. JehIeries, for Assess
sugeests the sterling worth and character
this we'll known and popular gentleman.
family is one Of the oldest and staunehest
the state. and is closely Unidentified with
history and progress. Mr.. Jeferies wo'
rake a most valuable officer.
As candidate for County Treasurer, mr
'S' w Person is in every way quAlihed Tor
oos;,iou Of honor and trust. His long
successful connection with the Port Oio
p.rk IS a further argument in favor Of
LECTION. and other Offices Of equal resPo
h;l;,v show the esteem and confidence
~h;ch he Is held. This is his first aPPllea'
eora public Office, and his friends and "
fishers are many and sincere.
Cant. R.A.Owen, popular and well kn0
e out for the Office Of Sheriff. staunen
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