Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-14
HoTsPR1NGs SOUTH DAKOTA FRIDAY. OCTOBER a. 1885,

HOT SPI
a representative in the legislature this
year and nominated Ed Bond, of Beav-
er township. He has lived in the
county for number of years, is one Of
the largest and most successful ranch
men, q large taxpayer and hard worker.
He knows the needs of the stockmen
and farmers and will honestly repre-
sent their interests, as we'll as the in
terests of the people generally.
d. G. Grippen the candidate for
sheriff, has been a resident of Hot
Springs since 1891, and of the state
since 1881, having located at Kimball
in that year. He was veteran of the
civil war, enlisting in Co D., 9Th New
York H. A., on July 26, 1862, and was
discharged from the service June 30,
1865. He was in the battles of the
Wilderness, Fair Oaks, Seven Pines
and Cold Harbor, being wounded in
the latter battle. He is at present
commander of Silas A. Strickland
Post, G. A. r., of this city. He is we'll
educated and competent in every way
to discharge the duties Of sheriff in 8
capable manner. He is at present
chairman of the board of county COM
missioners and discharges the duties
Of the office with ability and dispatch.
AS sheriff. Captain Grippen will not
bring disgrace upon the Office or the
county.
COUNTY TREASURER.
When the republicans named w. r.
Morgan for county treasurer, they
selected man who is the soul of hon
or and integrity-just the kind of a
man to look after the county finances.
Mr.. Morgan has resided in Hot Springs
since 1886, during which time he has
been postmaster and deputy for sew
eral years, and in all his positions of
trust and responsibility proved him
self worthy the confidence of every
body. He is just the man for treasur-
er and there is not the least doubt but
that the people of the county will SO
decide on election day.
COUNTY AUDITOR.
In re-nominating w. H. Stanley the
republicans were satisfied that they
were naming man who had made the
county splendid officer; who has the
records in just as good shape as those
of any similar office in the state. The
people who elected him before, and
those who have paid any attention to
the work of that office, are fully salts
fed that he is thoroughly competent
and worthy of reelection. He has
been resident of the county since
1887, and of the state since 1878, and
has a reputation and character that
the unreasonable personal animosity
of no individual can smirch. His elec-
tion is certain.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
Col. w. w. Smithson, who is known
by every taxpayer to be such a compe-
tent official, is nominated to succeed
himself, and the people will see to it
that he does. He makes as good an
officer us he did gallant soldier. His
records are all in fine shape and he de-
serves reelection.
CLERK OF THE COURTS.
Il. G. Osmotherly, who is sturdy
and honest rancher of Cheyenne River
precinct, is named for this important
office. He has had years of experience
in very particular book keeping and
office work; is we'll educated and
competent man, who will fill the duties
of this office with great satisfaction to
all. He is steady. Industrious man,
who will always be found ready and
accommodating. He has resided in this
county since 1891, on his ranch-but
will be found in Hot Springs after jan
uary l next, according to the vote that
will be cast for him in November.
STATES ATTORNEY.
The people of the county-in fact Of
the state and northwest generally
know Maj A. r. Anderson too we'll to
need any Introduction to him. He is
an attorney of splendid ability, vigor-
GUS prosecutor who will look we'll after
the interests of the taxpayers. The
major was loyal, brave soldier and
has been doing effective work in the
interest of the National Sanitarium.
There can bc no question but that
when the votes are counted he will be
declared the next states attorney for
Fall River county.
COUNTY JUDGE.