The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
A Glimpse Of Our Candidates.
For REPRESENTATIVE


| The Republicans chose their bes'
and most popular man, whose every
acquaintance is lasting friend, and
whose ability and integrity is unques
toned. His Decoration Day address
was an able and scholarly presenta-
ton of historical matter and bright
passages which opened the eyes OF
those who listened, and convinced
them of his ability to get up bill and
to fight for it on the floor of the legis-
lature. His origin is just ordinary,
and his education was secured by hard
work on his own part. dividing his
time between work to secure the means
of study. He has taught school for 100
months, until he was elected School
Superintendent four years ago. He
came to Mason County ten years ago.
and there are now but few in Mason
County who do not personally know G.
B. Gunderson. Those who have bust
ness with him, find him the same, al
ways ready to advise or accommodate
them at all times.
In some quarters 1t has been urged
against him that he is a temperance
man, and does not drink, that he is a
crank on that question,-bnt those
who know him can vouch that he is as
broad and liberal as any man in. Ma
son County, and believes that all men
are entitled to the same privileges,
and that the sentiment of the MAORI
ty should govern. The Republican
party is not advocating any changes
in the existing liquor laws, and it
stands strictly opposed to the Cline
dispensary law, which is popu1ist
measure, and has proven a failure,
anyway. No one has any strings on
Gunderson, and he will, if elected, as
faithfully and i,npartially represent
the interests of the whole people of
Mason County, as he has during the
past four years with the public
schools.
GEORGE VOGTLIN,
for sheriff, is another old standby,
whom everybody knows and every
body likes. George would make
first-class sheriff, he is we'll qualified,
and would be as much Of a success
there as IN business. The 1oggers will
undoubtedly remember George hand
somely and we adyise our friend
sap" not to waste much time in cam
paigning.
w. B. EATON,
the nominee for County treasurer, is
good business man, who makes
friends with all. He is a man of ster-
ling honesty, whose word IS as good as
his bond. Bert Eaton came to Shelton
from Iowa about ten years ago, and he
has hustled ever since, 1atterly being
partner in the firm of Hunter and
Eaton. Bert. Eaton will be able to
secure the required bond from among
the people, if necessary, as all have
full confidence in him.
ALLIE L. BELL,
For Auditor, second edition of Thos.
McLarty, which means that he is
quick, active, reliable, good book
keeper, and very popular young man.
He has lived among lis for seven or
eight years, always at work, and has
had considerable experience in store
and post office. He is now employed
IN a responsible position with the L.
M. Co., and they will regret to lose
hisn,-but they must hunt another
shipping clerk, the county needs a
good Auditor.
GEORGE WEBB
For Clerk, is another popular young
man, born and raised in Mason Coun-
ty, and fully entitled to any honors it
may have to bestow. While most of
his life has been spent on the Webb
farm, he has had considerable business
experience, and is amply qualified to
perform the duties of county clerk.
He is steady and reliable, and has a
good common school education.
L. W. SPECIE
Is THE man for assessor. His four
years of experience on the county
beard, adjusting tax matters and tax
questions of the past year, and his
positions then taken show he is on the
peoples side. The assessor has a diff
ficult job, he can't please every body
and must use his Judgment and expert
ence to do justice to all. Mr.. Specie
is farmer and can sympathize with
the taxpayers.
II. MINNIE FORD,
The candidate for School Superintend-
ent, has taught in our schools for the
past eight years, one or more terms in
ten different districts, giving salts
faction in all. It has been many years
since Mason County had a woman
superintendent, Mrs. Brooks, and Miss
Ford will be a fitting successor to Supt.
Gunderson. She has been on the ex-
aiming board ever since it was organ
lied, and is we'll qualified to perform
all the duties.
For PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,
both candidates are young and prac-
tically new men. E. B. Brockway, the
Republican candidate, is a graduate
of the law department of the Iowa