Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-09-23

candidate who will have no opposition,
in the convention at least, and prob
ably none at the polls. His eminent
fitness for the office he holds and the
high standard which the schools main
tain while under his control warrant
the assertion that he is as we'll quail
fed to Gil the position Of superinten-
dent Of schools as any one in the state.
Prof. Fancher fills his position admir-
ably and deserves reelection.
County Treasurer Thorson is also a
candidate who has no reason to fear
the result of the election this fall.
Mr.. Thorson has made no mistakes
since he has been treasurer,and has at
tended to the duties of his Office in a
faithful and conscientious manner.
The Office has received his personal
attention all of the time for the past
two years. Under the law he can serve
but one more term, and this will no
doubt operate in his favor and against
his opponent, should he have one.
Many people feel that a good officer is
entitled to at least two terms and vote
accordingly.
The sherif's Office has never been
better filed than it has been during
the past two years. Mr.. Wagness has
made a model sheriff. The law allows
the sheriff to serve but two successive
terms and for this reason MI. Wagness'
friends feel that he is warranted in
asking for a denomination. Mr.. Wag-
les has a host of friends throughout
the county and his name will be a
source Of strength to the ticket.
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Judge Duell will ask for the office of
county judge again and there is no
question what the answer will be. He
will be renominated and reelected.
Judge Duell earns every dollar of his
salary by careful attention to his
duties and unfailing courtesy to those
who have business to transact in his
Office.
Mr.. Saunders is a candidate for re-
election. His fusion opponent, if he
has one. will discover when the votes
are counted that the old gentleman
hasn't lost his grip on the good will of
a large majority of tho voters Of the
county. He has been attentive to his
duties and no better man for the
place can be found.
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For the Office of auditor it appears
that there is but one candidate at
the present time, Emil s. Eich, of this
city. Mr.. Eioh served as deputy aud
itor for q number of years and is
thoroughly familiar with the duties of
the Office. OF his competency there
is no question. It has been stated
that Gus Furstineau, who was the
fusion nominee for this office two
years ago on another ticket, will be his
opponent this year. Mr.. Furstineau's
vote then showed that he was popu-
lar with the people. Mr.. Furstineau
is a young man who can afford to wait.
The legislative situations somewhat
mixed. The only pronounced candi-
date is VIM. Orr, of Crary. He is a
farmer, an old soldier and a man whose
business and political record is all
right. It is quite likely that Hans
Upland, of the same township, will also
be a candidate and in this event those
who claim to be posted politically
assert that the precinct delegates will
probably favor the latter. Ed Lohnes
is also said to have legislative I'M
billions. Edwas one Of the Republican
nominees two years ago, but on account
Of sickness was unable to make a can
vass of the county and consequently
failed of election. The west end will
probably send down a delegation favor
able to Henry A. Noltimier. Mr..
Noltimier is a strong upholder of the
prohibition law and would no doubt
command the united support of that
element, which, as a matter of fact, is
no small factor in county politics.
Henry Hale and John A. Percival are
also mentioned as among the possibili-
ties, either of whom would make ex-
ceptionally popular can lidates.
ARE the opponents of the present
divorce law getting pledges from the
Legislative nominees, and if not, why
not.