The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-10-25

tnlS county Dy tne he uDllcan party TINS
fall is one which every citizen must ad-
nit is composed of men in every way
fitted for the offices for which they have
been nominated, and are deserving of the
loyal support of their party in every Sec
tion.
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
the party has X. b. Crawford, and so uni
versally popular has this selection proven
that the opposite parties have evidently
not considered it worth while to put up a
candidate against him, for he has no op-
position. This is quite complimentary
to Bruce, but it is by no means unde-
served, for his friends are legion aud his
incumbency of the honorable position to
which he will be elected vii! be credit
to himself as we'll as to the county. Be-
sides, his election will be substantial
recognition Of an old soldier, whose war
record is as craditable to him as his civil
lie among us has been honorable.
FOR PRoTHoNoTARY,
John ii. Robertson was re-nominated
without opposition, a compliment to his
fitness for the place and his good official
record that carries its own comment.
The county has never had more compe
tent, pains taking or obiging Prothono-
tary than Mr.. Robertson, which is saying
a reat deal, for we have had none but
good officials in that Office for many years
past. The records under his charge have
been adm rably Kept, and it has been a
pleasure to transact business at that of
flee, where all are treated with most uni
form courtesy. Mr.. Robertson's Repub-
licanlsm is ofthe right stripe and he is
always found in the harness when want
ed. A vote for him is vote to retain
most competent official in one of the
most important Offices in the county and
that's what the people want, regardless
of partizan feelings.
FOR SHERIFF,
The party has placed in nomination
most worthy and deserving candidate,
john W. Jameson. There is not man
in Forest county who knows him but
that will readily concede that he will
make an exceptionally good Official in
any capacity, and especially so as Sheriff,
in which capacity he has had considerable
experience as deputy under other of.
fic'als. more gentlemanly citizen is
not to be found in the county; always
courteous toward friend and foe alike,
and a bigger hearted man we have never
known. In all our acquaintance with
John Jameson, and that extends from
early childhood, we never knew him TO
be capable of doing mean or small trick.
but we have known him to make very
many sacrifices for others, and his bitter
est enemy would not go amss il in dis.
tress he were to call on him for any help
he might be able to render. In politics
he has been lifelong Republican, never
hinching when his party was assailed,
and the Republican voter in Forest
county who cannot support Mr.. jamie
son is made of very strange material If
ever candidate on the ticket deserved
the loyal, united and hearty support of
the Republican party of Forest county
that candidate is John W. Jameson. OF
his capabilities for the offire there isn't
question, and the people will never re-
gret having elected him to position for
which he is so admirably fitted.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The candidates on the Republican.
ticket are Charles NJ. Whiteman and
James II. Morrison, both Ioya! Repub-
licans ard both leyel-headed careful
business men. Mr.. whiteman has
been member of the present board for
three years. During that incumbencv
he has never faltered in doing what he
conscientiously believed to be his dutv
to the taxpayers of the county. Often this
course has appeared antagonistic to some.
no doubt, but he has never been swayed
from what he thought was right and to
the best interests ofthe county. No liy-
ing man can do his whole duty in an Of
ficial capacity and satisfy all the people
there will be those who will find fault
and very often without cause. 1t would
be useless 10 try to please everybody,
and it is only the milk-and- d-water sort of
man who will attempt it, and they always
iail. Mr.. Whiteman's record in the COM
missioner's office is entirely creditable to
him and we don't believe his enemies
even, will deny that he has made a good
Official, using good judgment in all his
transactions. He is the only member of
the present board tDat is candidate for
re-electi N, and with the present state
OF affairs it would certainly be sensible
policy to retain at least one member of
the old board in office. This ought surely
to be plain to the tax payers of the coun-
ty. We believe it is, and that, regardless
ofpersonal feeling they will vote to re.
tain Mr.. Whiteman for three years long
er.
Mr.. Morrison, the otl er Republican
candidate, has for many years conducted
successful numbering business in jerks
township, and has been one of its fore
most and most active public spirited
citizens. Although somewhat crippled
atpresent, rendering him unable to
make such a thorough canvass of the
county AS he would like to, his mental
faculties are most vigorous and active.
and he has directed his business affairs in
very successful manner. He is palms.
taking. economical and very level-head-