The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

and settled rear ConkIing. August was
then 9 years old. He soon after came to
Washburn, where he :hored at the River
view hotel and went to school, until the
autumn O. 1888. when hs npprenticed him
self to the printing business under the
careful tutorship of Editor Britton on the
Mclean County Mail. He resided in
Washburn about six years. Later he be-
came a mem'''r of the Typographical
Union and held cases for two years on the
Bismarck Trihrne, and later on did typo.
graphical work on some of the leading
dailies of the big cities, n Is rated a
.lightcniny'' compositor. He is a sober,
studious and energetic, and fully qualified
10y mental training for the position of
county auditor, and rs nm old resident is
entitled to recognition.
Peter Miller, candidate for county
Judge, is the pioneer of Turtle Lake.
and is in every respect qualified and
is sure to make a good and capable
official. The county judge If an import
ant official and 1t is to the interest
of all that an upright and honest
man should occupy this position. Mr..
Miller had the endorsement of the entire
Turtle Lake neighborhood-his home
for this Office.
Luke Eskes, candidate for reelection to
the Office of register Of deeds, is another
of our old and respected settlers. His
services in the Office during the past two
years has been highly satisfactory. He
has made an efficient official and has a
host of friends who wants to see him re
tanned two years more.
The candidate for the clerk of court
honor is Samuel Falconer, of FalcOner.
He Is among the first settlers of the
county and served i'll the capacity of
sheriff during the years 81 and 92-
creditably discharglng the duties of the
Office and giving general satisfaction to
ALL concerned. He Is capable and deserv.
ing and should fare we'll at the hands Of
the electors of the county.
The candidate for superintendent of
schools, Henry Holtan, is a young man of
exemplary character and is exceptionally
we'll qualified for the Office. He stands
high among the teachers of the county
and is we'll liked. He has the recommend.
atoms of all and is sure to make a model
official. His selection by the voters will
act as an assurance that malice and petty
conduction of the business of the Office.
There was Il general feeling among the
delegates that this Office should be &C.
corded Il man.
j. A. Burgum for surveyor and John
1.undquist for coroner are good selections
and by their election no mistake can be
made. 1t will assure all parties interested
good and reliable work. AS individuals
they are above reproach and should be
supported literally at the polls.
For assessors are Andrew Roseberg,
Henry Barte's md j.. j. Robinson for the
first, second and third commissioner dist
riots respectively. In their districts and
immediate neighborhoods these gentle
men are we'll and favorably known and
their election will assure faithful AID &C.
curate performance of the duties of the
assessor.
Henry H. Rohrer. candidate for commits.
sioner of the third district, is a highly re-
spected citizen of Coal Harbor. By the
people Of his district he is looked upon as
Il shrewd and capable business man, and
with him as commissioners the affairs of
the c.unty would be in perfectly safe
hands.
The justices are A.. e. Ranard, Thomas
D"dSworth, Geo. L. Robinson and VIM.
Crofte. Constables, H. H. Halnes, j.. w.
Crow, Geo. Dimmick ana Alex Casper.
These are all honest and upright men and
will mike good officials.