The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-06-01

We reserve the right to positively refuse
any notice of whatever, nature after 2 o'clock
p. m. on Thursday. 49, - Z
COUNTY CONVENTION JUNE II.
At a meeting of the Republi
can county committee Monday
afternoon it was decided to issue
a call for a county convention at
the Armory, Duluth. on June
21st, at 2 o'clock. A this con>
yention, the committee very
properly decided shat it would
be best not only to elect dele
gates 20 the Republican State
convention but to also make the
nominations for county officers
at the same time, thereby saving
much to the prospective dele.
gates. The primaries will be
held on the 10Th, and the state
convention on the 28th.
The rustic for places on the
county ticket is an interesting
one IN several instances. and the
fight will grow hotter from this
time ON. The prettiest fight is
between A. P. Cook, county
and w. G.. Sargent,
for the shrievalty. Mr.. Cook is
one of the best known young
men of ST. Louis county. has
been identified With the
Republican county committee
and says he will carry the Du
luth delegation. Mr.. Sargent
has held the Office, which pays
probably $50, GOO a year, for the
past four years, and ve"y nat
urally dislikes to give up so on:
erous a position and so trialng
an income. He has a considers
able patronage at his command
which may materially assist his
cause, but it is probable the
range delegations will present
some splits, and at this stage of
the game it would appear to be
an even break-with odds in
Of the winner. -
For county auditor Odin Hal>
den, the old reliable. is again in
the field. His only probable OPP
ponent so far as known is J. e.
Cooley, of Duluth. ]. G Wv.
ian, the genialA cashier as The
Fayalmine. considered th. idea
Of entering the race for this POI
sition, but has decided to- avoid.
political entanglements at this:
time, leaving the fight between:
the two first nared. Mr.. Hal>
den has certainly made a most
efficient auditor, and during his
term of service has met and be-
personally acquainted with
of range people, Civ
ing him an appreciate advan>
over ali Corners, aud il" is
predicted that he will carry the
convention and the election as
we'll. = 49,. -"
County Treasurer Whipples
las thus far no opposition. al:
though the name Of d pu:n11ar
'ange man has often been mem:
in conjunction with the
>Mce, and a dark horse has still
ample time in which to file an
appearance.
A. Lofgren, former register Of.
aud R. G. Mckinley, Of.
Duluth, seek the nomination for
It has also been stated
hat Hon. Chas: E. Nelson,
Judge of the municipal court Of
his city, might become a candi-
late for this position. Mr., Mel.
;on is recognized as a strong
nan, and his ability and efficien.
y cannot be questioned, and It
$ not unlikely that if he actively
'nters the field a solid delega>
ion will back him at the conyen-
ion, making his nomination q
certainty.
The office Of county attorney
$ sal 10 have q number Of ass.
'irants, among whom J. M. Mc<
'lintock is evidently IN the lead.
dr. Nice lintock has during the
,ast two years been assistant
'ounty attorney under w. B.
Phelps and has had practically
;omplete charge Of thenduties Of.
he position. Hi record is ac..
,noWledged as anlmportant fac
or=inShis candidacy. Nj. Phelps
resent incumbent, will not seek
denomination.
]. B Middleton IS thus farthpe.
My openly avoWed candidate.
orjudgeo Of probate, desiring To-
ucceed himself. The name Of
dayorM Palmer has also Re
favorable mention for this
flee, but M Palmer Is in no