Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-10-06
Our Candidates.

Never before in the history of Ire
go county have the Republicans plac-
ed before the voters better set of
candidates than this year. Every
man on the ticket is worthy of the
position to which he aspires- They
are exceptionally well qualified for
the position for which they were NOM
mated. Each candidate is identified,
and has been for years. with the best
interests of Trego county. A better
ticket has never been nominated by
any party in the county.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
c. G. Yetter, of Ogallah. heads the
ticket. Mr.. Yetter was chosen strict
ly on his merits and true manhood.
Being one of the earliest settlers of
the county he needs no introduction
to om people. Mr. Yetter and family
came to Trego county in the spring of
1878 and settled at Ogallah. where he
homesteaded land and has lived ever
since. He has always followed farm
ing and stock-raising, besides always
keeping open house for his many
friends and to the public at Ogallah,
and every one who had the pleasure
of stopping at his house, speak of him
as mine host. Mr.. Yetter has never
asked for office in his long years resi-
dence in Trego until this year, and it
was his friends who insisted on him
making the race-aS they were of the
opinion that no better man could be
found in the county for the position.
Mr.. Yetter is cool, collected man
anywhere and everywhere; man of
excellent Judgment, honest, generous,
always friendly and sOciable, d man
whom his fellow men have full conf
dence in. While not a public speak
er, he can make an intelligent and
straightforward talk. right to the
point. If elected as member of the
legislature, as he surely will be, the
people can rest assured he will always
he found working for the best inter-
ests of Trego county and her people
will never have cause to regret his
election to the responsible Office of
rep, sentative. Mr.. Yetter is an old
soIdier-having served three or four
years in the war of the Rebellion. He
was the unanimous choice of the Re-
publicans.
FOR DISTRICT CLERK
II. D. Reid was the unanimous choice
of the party. He came to Trego about
Is years ago where he engaged in
farming and stock-raising in Collver
township. He is well qualified for
the office he seeks, and in his home
township and wherever known he is
held in high esteem by his fellowman.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
John A. Nelson needs 10 introduction
to our people as he is well-known all
over the county and as he was the
unanimous choice of the Republicans
he SHOULD receive the united support
of the party. Mr.. Nelson is an hon
est and upright man and no one can
say that he has not discharged the du-
ties of his office without fear or favor.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
M. w. Cliff asks for reelection as
Probate Judge and should receive it.
During his term he has not missed
transact Minor was always on hand to
ansact it. His books are models of
neatness and correctness-one of the
the most essential things that goes to
make a good official This office is
one of the most particular positions
to fill correctly among the county Of
fees. Minor has the requisite quail
fications for said Office and he should
be given another term. He also is an
old settler.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
Hudson Harlan, the Republican
candidate for superintendent is an
other old settler. He came to Trego
county Is years ago. Has taught school
in many districts of the county, and
has peen engaged in school work for
nearly 20 years. He has held the Of
fee nearly two years and has given
general satisfaction. He has a first
grade certificate and has passed
state certificate, and will receive same
shortly. Mr.. Harlan is the kind of a
man we need at the head of the schools
of the county He is in touch with
teachers and also school boards. max
ing things work pleasantly and profit |
ably to the school and he should be re-
elected and no doubt will, as he has
made an excellent officer.
FOR COMMISSIONER.
W. E. Tilton, of north of town, was
for Commissioner of the |
End district. The convention selected
a good man for this important Office.
Mr.. Tilton is an old resident, is a lead
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