The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

l NV utiuIt tHs ltflOCIAtfC GufllDa'tnE con-
venuon, he Withdrawing then from the
race with the understanding that Mr.. Ellis
would not be a candidate In 1884, In that
year Mr. Erickson was nominated by the
| democratic party without opposition, elect
ed by an overwhelming majority and a
| similar vote az the present election atiests
his continued popularity.
Fl. NJ. Curtin, reelected to the office
OF tax collector. is another native Hous-
tonian, being born in this city forty years
| ago. Henry Curtin began his earning career
| In this city as news carrier In 1870 on
the old Houston Union. He afterwards
clerked In several mercactile eS'ablish-
mcnfs TIL 1876 when he entered the reryicc
OF the Houston Savings bank and was teller
IN that institution up TO the tiine II siis-
pended business In 1856 lie then embarked
IN the real estate business aud In 1883 en-
tered the office of tax collector as chief
deputy for HIS brother Martin Curtin He
continued in this capacity I'll 1924. when
he became a candidate for the office. de-
featins Max Rosenthal, a co-uominee HIS
office IL one OF the most perfectly kept in
the State.
Albert w Mckinney. elected tax asses.
sor was born in Louisiana in 1912 His
youth was spent on farm. He served in
the war in Granbury's brigade in the Army
of Tennessee and made n splen lid record
MS soldier After the war he settled in
'nr lower portion OF the county and he first
office he ever held was that OF constable OF
the Lynchhurg precinct. To which he was
reelected four terms, He was irst elected
ssaessor IN lNsh and served several terms.
In 1894 he was defeated for the nomination
oy Mr. George II Hermann
John Farmer
was born In Illinois. in 1872. came TO Texas
In 1860. and was among the first TO re-
spond to the call to arms IN defense OF the
land Of HIS adoption He was with Terrv's
texas Rangers aud was dangerously
wounded at the battle Of Murfreesboro Al
Ter me war he settled In Harris county
where he devoted himself to farming and
STOCK raising He lives a few miles north
cast OF the city. Upon the death OF judge
Alexander McGowon In 1921, MIR Farmer
Was appointed county treasurer to MI the
nheNp'red term On the following Noyem-
ner n" was elected to the office and has
been reelected by a handsome majority.
W g. Polk reelected county surveyor
an his first work as a civil engineer In
'0'i' on the East Line and Red River rail
way He Was afterward emploveL I'm a
y <. e.
pori ana dcihc. and In 1851 became con-
nected with the engineering depar, meat OF
we Houston, East and West Texas. and
rhaliy became chief engineer fcr that com
pauy which position he held tin 1892. when
ne WAS elected county surveyor. which po
s,',on NE mas since hold aud will continue
to hold for the ensuing two years.
II f James, elected county school su.
nerintondent is native of Virginia. and
was horn in Fanlulcr county in that state
In lS'l' He came TO Houston in 1872. His
occupation has always been that Of teacher
aud this Is the thlrd term which he will
aerVe In the capacity of superintendent of
county schools
Jules iiirsch, county commissioner for
precinct No. l. which embraces the city
"a well known In business circles. He is
" years of age and has been a citizen
OF houston since 1871. He engaged In the
grocery business here in 1882. which lie has
tl'c' conducted successfully, Always TAX
ing An active interest in politics he was
elected alderman OF the Third ward In
lsa2 and reelected in 1894. During his
term Of Office as alderman he occupied the
important and responsible position OF chair
man 81 the finance committee He sue
cecds Mr.. To-. +. Meyer on the board of
commissioners.
Chas. h Fitzc, elected one of the JUS
tioes of the peace for precinct No. /. is
a na'ive Texan, born in San Jaclnto county
in 1865. lie. however. was raised in Hous-
ton tie is especially proficient in clerical
work, From 1856 10 1855 he worked in the
Office of the TAX collector In 1855 he ac-
cepted position in the county clerks Of |
ice, whore he remained till 1870. In 1891 |
ne again went tn work in this office for |
County Clerk lpuprec. whore he remained |
iill elected to his present office
VIM II Hin, elected on the republican |
ticket Justice of the peace for precinct No |
/. is a native Texan, born at Sandy Point |
in 1868 Al the early age of II he set out to |
earn his living, and his first employment |
was in hrickyata at Hampstead About |
ten years ago he came to Houston. and |
ioF time held position as railroad clerk
During the administration OF the late Rob
eri bnrns as postmaster he was chief mail
lns CLERK Tie was subsequently, mailing
'lerk FOR The Houston Post. He was elect
cd city recorder in 1854. but was defeated
ueiore the democratic convention for re-
nomination TO that office in the spring Of
! N7e- ms election to the position OF JUS
50 - " WY li"t''liub majority.
w w. Glass was first elected constable
Of precinct No, in lSs6 and has held that
Once continuously up to the present time
Prior to that time he served in the police
department. and was deputy chief under
John f. Morriss and Chas. Weichmann Ho
was born In Louisiana, but came here with
10 parents when but years OF age aud
pas resided here ever since. Few men in
Houston are better known or more popula.
nan BIZ Glass. lie is 40 years Of age.
lie is regarded as invncihlc in politics
These officers will qualify and take their
Nihees as soon IA they file their o'fcial
ponds
Will. ARRIVE THIS MORNING.
temntns al tn" Late j. Wnido-Iur-
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