The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-02-22
THE SPRING ELECTION.

We are informed that Mavor James
A, Wilkin will not be a candidate to
succeed himself.
While the NEws-HERALD will be
active in the support OF the
nominee, whoever may De
80 fortunate as to secure the nominal
ton at the Republican primaries, yet
we do not deem it in any way a jour-
nalistic improperly to comment tav-
orably or otherwise upon any candl-
date, or his fitness for the office, who
NAV announce his intention to stand
for the nomination.
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The friends of Judge Geo. b. Gard
nor have his consent to urge MS can
didacy for the Mayoralty this spring
and it is doubtful if better selection
could be made from the entire Repub-
lican poll of the village.
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Judge Gardner was Mayor OF the
village during the formative period
of the Ohio municipal code and mas
been ever since close, discrlmlnat-
ing student of municipal law: and had
his advice and counsel been needed in
the recent water works bond issue and
his practical suggestions adopted, the
taxpayers would be the gamer by the
time of the maturity of the bonded
debt by at least fifteen thousand dol
lars.
On the personal side Captain Gard
ner would be an ideal candidate, con-
scientiously honest and truthful.
Through a long life as a private cltl-
zen with periods of public service he
has been notably fearless in the ex-
preston of opinions which have been
alwavs formed without the influence
or thought of private benefits or
losses, and ever considerate OF the
rights and feelings of others, though
tenacious of principle for principles
sake, He would have the absolute
confidence of everyone to whom he Is
known personally or by reputation.
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Can't. Gardner was an officer in the
Union army and is entitled to the
gratitude of every person protected
by the laws of the country, whose
unity he fought to save. His record
in the army is one to be proud OF.
Those who owe it could find no better
method of expressing their gratitude
and appreciation than by the ballot
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On the political side from the Re-
publican standpoint and considering
the factional LESSONS, Judge Gardner
fills the full measure of the party's
requirements. He has never been
pangster nor has he ever refused tt
vote for his party's convention selec
tions. He has been fearless in his op
position to the methods of the orgal.
iZation whenever he has deemed the
methods wrong or improper. Hi
back has never been barred to the lasl
: of the party whip, nor has he eve
brooked the control of the rod OF 1t
organization unless he believed tina
its methods were right and its mean
fair. Neither has he ever sought t.
.ba anamU
i. mediator in the Republican household
when it's affairs were awry and sough
, relief from infinitely worse Democ
, racy whan he thought the Republica
organization was Indifferent or bad.
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!, If Captain Gardner be elected May
2 or he will wear the collar of no Boss
nor bend under the burden of the yOk
of any political machine. He wi
never be troubled with the itchin
s. palm that has caused many Otficia
y to aid in breaking the laws they CAV
their solemn oaths to strictly enforce
s. His administration of affairs will
II dictated only by conscience scrul
II ulously clean.
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For Marshal, James G. Lyle, WI
= has held the Office for years, wi
y again try for the Republican nomin
tion. He is making strong canva
y and is meeting with much encourag
70 ment, but if any one of the three
i four good men who have thougl
=. about being candidates announ'
their names soon enough, Mr.. Ly
Is will find the many enemies, whi'
n everyone who holds this office make
h are a strong factor in the oppositio
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1t Several friends of H. H. Miller ha
n been urging him to be a candidate f
the Republican Mayoralty nomin
= tion, but SO far he has not consent
to the use of his name.
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c. For Township and Village Clerk t
rt present efficient and accommodate
;" incumbent, F. r. Granger, will ]
he ceive the Republican nominate