Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-10-04
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CANDIDATES.

The republican nominees forcoun-
tv offices are generlly so well known
to the people, that they need no
formula introduction through news
paper columns. Six Of the ten nom
inees are now filling the offices Tor
which they are renominated' ana
the efficiency, integrity and courtesy
with which they have performed
their respective duties, Is all the
guaranty necessary that if reelected
they will continue to be good and
faithful public servants. These six
are:
Benz. Thomas, now serving "A first
term as county clerk.
ID. f.. Jacobs, renominated for "A
second term as county treasurer.
Thos. Gibbon, 50 popular as clerk
of the circuit court that lie is re-
nominated for thir term.
Robert L. Joiner, who has filled
tilt OulCe VI COuity SUI Wy u ~
long and so well, that the people
feel that they don't want anybody
else in the position.
Frank c. Metcalf, the popular and
capable Supt. of Schools whose first
term wins the second.
Biorn Holland, admittedly one Of
the truest representatives of the
people ever sent to the legislature
from this county, and whose services
were so eminently satisfactory that
the convention accorded him "a re-
nomination by unanimous rising
vote, a distinction accorded to no
other nominee.
The four new men on the ticket
give every assurance from their
character, and capabilities, of. being
the peers of their tried colleageous.
They are;
Henry d. James, Of Linden, for
sheriff who has twice been pre-
scented for the position, by the
delegations from that staunch re-
publican town, attesting the high
favor in which he is held by those
who know him best. As under
sheriff with J. II. Carrow, Mr..
| James got experience that will be
valuable to him in the higher posi-
ton. Largely owing to the efficiency
he showed and the popularity he
gained as under sheriff, was Mr..
james nominated at the recent con-
vention.
A. r. Cretney, Of Barneveld, for
register of deeds, is stirring bust
ness man, amply qualified for the
position, of character above re-
proach, and u citizen Of the county
from early boyhood, taking active
and intelligent interest IN public
affairs. He will make a worthy and
capable successor to the good men
who have had care and custody of
the important office.
Joseph J, Fielder, nominated for
dstricty attorney, and law partner
Of his brother f.. G. Fielder, of this
city, has the professional attain
ments, character and disposition to
conduct the legal business of the
county ably, honorably, advantag-
eously to the people. a graduate of
the splendid law department of
Ann Arbor university, a practical
training in the office of his brother
studious and indutrious habits
these requisites he will bring to the
service of the county, with an ambi-
| tiou to merit the confidence reposed
in him. Reared in an atmosphere
of democracy, Joseph began early
to think on political questions for
! himself, and several years ago an
nounced his preference for republi-
can policies and doctrine. In the
campaign Of 1896 he was active in
support of Mckinley, and ever since
has taken his stand with republicans
in caucuses, conventions and else
where.
The venerable Charles :. Willard
a resident of Mihlin for 90 years OF
more, and in his yigor potent factor
in making that town republican
stronghold, is very flttingly named
for the honorary position of coroner
Democratic County Ticket.