The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-09-30
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
JAxu u. HecroR.

JAxxs y. hector.
The subject Of this bs3sf skstch has
resided ID the lower White River valiey
for nearly fourteen ysa5s. He y faee'
man Of atad \ stockholder In the Doukaas
Creek Graded Cattle Il Land compaAy,
an outfit which pays into the county
treasury nearly 4 thousand dollars q
year In taxes. In addition. Mr.. Rector
is no mean taxpayer on bis csn behs'f'
having, . few years ago. became ne
owner of the Luxen ranch end resi-
dence, one of the finest propeettss IN
the county. Jim Rector, - he 70
familiarly known among his Ransey
friends. is OF quiet. retiring and gsnue-
manly disposition and IL very popular
in the Rsngslv district. There y no
doubt <sf Mt. Rector's election, and
among those who know him there y but
ono opinion regarding his qualifications
for the Office which he has been called
upon to fill. namely--he will make an
excellent commissioner.
". 8. s1MoNs.
The Democratic candidate for county,
clerk and recorder. W. 8. Simons, u
one Of the best known and most popular
young men In the county. Mr.. Simons
has been q resident Of the county for
over twelve years. He comes from
old Pennsylvania. a state which has
produced lots Of other good men. In ~
he and Tom Hutchinson started in the
ranch and cattle business on Piceance
but in few years falling prices and
hard winters discourage the young
and they sold out. Mr..
Simons then took q position with Old
land 4 Co., at White River. When
that hrm moved to Meeker he came
along aud remained with them until he
started into the meat and produce busi-
ness here on his own account, carry
ing the same on successfully until be
sold out last spring to Lord & Tagert.
As to qualifications, there 10 no better
man In the county than W. 3. simons
for the position Of cisrk and recorder.
REUBEN oLDxAND.
Mr. OldIand was mot . candidate for
re-n6sainatioa butsshs PARTY wanted
him mi Als frssnas lsho are lsgson)
urged hin b accspt. Rubs IL oss Of
the most popular men who ever held Of
fee in the county. He makes = capable
treasurer. When good man gets into
Office it is public policy to keep him in.
Following this line of sound reasoning
to its logical conclusion, Mr.. Rube Old
land should succeed himself in the
county treasurer's once.
HENRY WILSON.
The Democratic candidate for super
tntendent Of schools is . gentleman in
every way thoroughly qualified to fill
that important position. Henry Wilson
has lived in this county for fourteen
years past. and, together with his
brother, John F., is extensively en-.
gagged in ranching and cattle raising
on Milk creek. His nomination was not
q case of the man seeking the office but
the office seeking the man. That Mr..
Wilson will be the next superintendent
of schools is generally conceded.
EwIN AMIcK.
The odice Of sheriff is one Of great i'm
portance In county like this. To fill 1t
successfully the occupant should be .
man of executive ability, coupled with
discretion and courage in the discharge
Of his duties. In the person Of Ewin
Amick the Democrats have placed in
nomination just such q man. Mr..
Amick is an old resident Of Coal Creek
and commands the respect and con-
6denoe Of all who know him.
HARRY NIBLoCK.
As political sprinter, Harry Niblock
has an unbroken record Of victories to
his credit, and it goes without saying
that his immense popularity will carry
him into the assessors Office next No
vember with 9 big majority. Prepare
to have Harry make out your schedule
next spring.
JAMEs STEVENS.
The Democratic candidate for coroner