Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31

he has served in his present
capacity, no word ofcomplaint refiectir &
upon his official conduct has been heard,
but, on the contrary, he has won the
n in which he has dis
the various duties devolving
upon him. The CHRONICLE has known
personally for years, is entirely
with his record as a peace
and esteems it a pleasure to
him to the voters Of the
county as a man who is manifestlv
worthy and deserving of their earnest
and hearty support.
oUNTY JUDGE.
For county judge, the name Of c. L.
is presented for reelection
Judge Smith is deservedly popular, both
as "A man of character in the private
walks Of life and in his official capacity.
During the long period Of his residence
in this community, during all Of which
time the writer has been intimately ac-
qnainted With him, no word Of reproach
has been cast upon his good name. He
is a careful, painstaking OFF, err, notably
guarded in his deliberations and makes
no mi takes. He is a man of sound
judgment, clear in his conceptions and
immovable in his integrity. A vote cast
for Judge Smith will, without a shadow
of doubt, be in the interest Of the best
possible administration Of the affairs Of
the office to which he aspires.
CLERK OF COURTS.
Alfred I. Feay, than whom no mar
upon the ticket is more widely or more
fayorably known, is the popnraf Ganal.
date for clerk Of courts. His splendid
qualifications for the position, to say
nothing OF his exemplary character and
accommodating disposition are 80 well
known in every section ofthe county, as
to render it unnecessary for us To- refer
his candidacy. We shall therefore
only add, that which is already well
known to our local readers, that he has
proved, beyond cavil, his ability 10 dis
the duties of the Office, of which
he is the present incumbent, in a man
which reflects the highest credit
upon his ability and efficiency, and to
the perfect satisfaction of the court, the
bar and TO the people Of the county at
Before casting your ballot, see
that the name of \. I. Feay appears
upon it, as he is in all respects worthy
Of your hearty support.
STATES ATTORNEY.
The candidate presented for states at
is II. ID. Reynolds, Of this city.
MIR. Reynolds is an attorney of high
repute in the Hills whose ability AS q
prosecutor is not excelled by any lawyer
III the northwest. lie has been for
time in the employ Of the Wyom-
ing Stock Association, at a liberal salary.
for which company he has conducted
the prosecution of numerous criminal
cases with a degree Of success that won
for him an enviable reputation with
that company. Mr.. Reynolds formerly
served a part Of a term in the capacity
of states attorney in this county, and
has been frequently employed to assist
in the prosecution of important criminal
cases, il all of which he has demonstrat
ed marked ability as a prosecutor, and
his special fitness for the position for
which he is now the popular candidate.
Mr.. K. has been engaged for some weeks
in making an active campaign in the
interest of his ticket, speaking in many
Of the different precincts, and aside
from his splendid qualifications for the
position for which he is named, he has
by his energetic efforts tn behalf of re
publican success, richly earned the full
support of his party.
COUNTY AUDITOR.
l.. \. Scott, who formerly filed, with
marked credit TO himself, and TO the ull
and complete satisfaction of the people,
the Office of superintendent of public
instruction, is a candidate for reelection
the office Of county auditor. The
position is one Of importance. requiring
small measure Of ability, which Mr..
Scott is known to possess in an eminent
His superior methods, employ
ed in conducting the duties Of his Office
the present term has elected
the highest encomiums from the mem
bers of the board of county commission
ers, who have expressed the highest
compliments as to his exceptional eff
While he has BEEN unfortunate
in the loss Of IN arm, which to a great
extent, ~disqualifes him for the pursuit
of many other avocations Of life, he is
able to perform his official duties with
remarkable dispatch, and in a highly
creditable manner. Mr.. Scott is worthy
Of reelection, as We have no doubt he
viii be. Vote for him.
SUP OF SCHOOLS.
Iol lhc lHloTtaHt once OF SUPP. Oh
public Instruction, Bruce o. Ilsley is a
candidate. Mr.. Ilsley has the reputa-
ton Of being n of the .cost competent
in the county for the position.
While. we are informed, he was rated
the most popular educators in
the eastern states, where he resided
previous to his coming here several
years ago, he has not, until now, evinced
a desire to serve in any official capacity,
a fact somewhat surprising considering
the rare scholastic attainments he is
known to possess Being accredited
with such superior ability, and conceded
to be in all respects a good, moral, up.
right citizen, We can but commend him
to the favorable consideration of the
voters, ~bespeaking for him a large ma
jority ofthe votes cast for this Office on
Nov. 3rd.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
T. V. G%rantham, a popular young man,
who enjoys the esteem of all his ac-
quaintances. is the candidate for county
surveyor. That he is highly competent
to perform the important duties of the