The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

and should Us friends insist upon con-
terring upon him the honor ABOVE re-
ferrea ito, 1t would indeed be very
modest request. Bob is "a dandy.
KaReigh News and Observer: 1Ae
Wqynesville Courier dominates Mr.. X,
Gilmer, of Haywood, for Attorney
General All 1900, and says OF nam: lie
is a lawyer OF great aUiity and loves
his books devotedly lie would till the
Office admirably and all Western North
Carolina wound feel hCnOred at mis- NOM
iI,ation. MIR. Gilmer's recent brilliant
canvass in all parts of the state when
so much depended on the results was
urplFahy the browning effort of his life
in behalf Uf Democracy and it is still
fresh in memory OF leading Demo
crafts all over the State. To them all,
orr suggestions should meet with the
baartiest approval. Let us nominate
Rob (Iilmer for Attorney General|
Bryson City Democrat: Ihe Names-
vile +, ourier, last week, dominates the
Hon -. d. Gilmer, of that city, for At
tornev General two years hence. Mr..
C,ilmer is well and fayOrably known
throughout the State and we have no
doubt but he would be very strong
candidate if nominated and is well equip
ned for the position if he shall be chosen
to fill it.
Kinston Free Press The Waynes-
Vile Courier dominates Mr. X. ID. Gill
mer. Of Haywood, for Attorney Cen
eral in 1900 and says of him. 'Ile is
n lawyer Of great ability and loves his
books devotedly. He would fill the
office admirably and all Western North
II b, at lG
nation. Mr.. CHlIner's recent brilliant
canvass in all parts of the State Whel
so much depended on the results was
probably the browning effort OF ms IRE
in benarf of Democracy and 1t Is stu
fresh in the memory Of leading Demo-
Gratis ali over the State.
Statcsville Landmark: The Waynes-
Vile Courier declares for its townsdnan'
IL H. G4mer, Esq, for Attorney Gen
eral m 1900 The Courier speaks III
very high terms Of Mr.. Gilmer and we
have no doubt that he is entirely worthy
Of all it says OF him.
Charlotte Observer: The Waynesville
Courier nominates II. ID. -mer. Esq.'
for the next Democratic State Attorney
General.
Statesyille Mascot The Waynesyille
Courier is early in the field with can
didate for Attorney General of the State
next year-IIon. Il. ID. Gilmer, Of Hay
wood.
me writer wishes to say that Mr.. Cal
mer fully merits every word of the above
and would undoubtedly make record
in t1rat position that would he a credit
to himse,f and his party.
Hon. Robert Gilmer life and success
furnish useful lesson for young men.
He has not yet reached middle age but
his achievements do ham vast credit.
In social and private life Mr.. Gilmer
stands forth a shining example for all
who are willing to put self into second
AIRY position and help promate the coln-
muIity and general good. Surrounded
BY his family in their lovely home, hon
ored and beloved by his townsmen,
known and honored throughout the
state, with an enviable record as one
whose social and mental graces win adj
miratiCn. as one who for fourteen years
has never failed to respond to any call
Of public nature, any plea Of charity
or distress; whose name Is the very
synonym Of generosity. public spirit,
private enterprise, Robert ID. Gilmer
is enjoying IS well-carned prosperity
aud the esteem and respect Of all who
know him. and they are to be found far
and near.
mis- is Init Il brief tribute to the worth
of the man, but it is a just Cne.