The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-01-04
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Tuesday the tenure OF office Of the former coun-
ty officials expired and the ottces were
to the officials. elect
: The retirement of L. L. Lang from the ONCE
Of sheriff marks the close of oneof the most sue
cessful administrations and one of the most satis.
Factory 20 all tie citizens Of Harrison county IRE
specttve OF political affiliations in the county s
history That he has been a most capable ana
accommodating but business.like sheriff no one
questions. That he has faithfully discharged his
duties no one would think of denying That he
retires from public life untarnished and spotess is
qualification to his hosts OF friends and is the
grand sequel Of the implicit confidence the public
reposed In him when they elected him to the ONCE.
His loyalty to the countys best interests ana the
careful and safe discharge OF the business OF his
Office have eudeared him to the people and won for
him the distinction OF having been one OF the coun
ty's most popular sherlffs. His answering allie
glance to his party has added to the great esteem in
which be was held by the party when elected, but
never did he allow partisanship to control his Of.
fclal acts He served the people all alike and
served them faithfully, and the Telegram extends
to him on behalf of the people their thanks and
best wishes.
Sheriff Langs retiring deputies have been
equally faithful in the discharge of their official
duties and their work has been in close touch and
sympathy with that of Mr.. Lang.
John A. Fleming in assuming the sheritfalty
comes as a man pure in morals and clean in all
business transactions. He stands preeminent
among the residents of Harrison county as one
fully capable and worthy of the Office to which the
people have elected him, and the gt-edge bond he
has given for the faithful performance of duty is
a gratifying endorsement OF the man not only be-
cause of its soundness but also because of the high
personnel of his bondsmen. That he will continue
the BUSINESS methods introduced and maintained
by his republican predecessors every one who
knows him or knows of him feels confident, and the
Telegram predicts that there will be no discount
on his administration. The deputies be has select.
ed are men of character and efficiency, capable 10
overy particular. The Telegram congratulates
Mr.. Fleming upon their selection and them upon
their good fortune.
Prosecuting Attorney j. L. Law deserves, the
Telegram believes, the very highest incomium and
he enters this responsible position with catering
prospects for brilliant success. His handsome ma
jorty over an able opponent recommends him and
bespeaks in large measure his eminent ability
The Telegram extends him hearty congratulations
and II, vites the people to cooperate with him in
nphodiHg and enforcing the law May his career
worthy predecessor.
The new county assessors will doubtless dol
their work with that great care. poinstaking ard
accuracy observed By hec predecessors.
The county surveyor needs 10 words Of Eoth'
mendatiou other Inn that he has been tried and is
true His works nre good aGs speak for themselves.
The reelection d $ $ Fars as county com.
missioner by such tremendous majority is all the
recommendation he ngeds 10 say nothing Of the
fine business capacity he has shown in the conduct
OF his official position, Again, the fact that but
fewcounty commissioners are eyerre elected should
be matter of qualification to him and his friends
and is a grand testimonial to his Invaluable SER
vices 70 the county.
The new administration all round promises to
be one Of the best in the coantys history, Ia
short, the republican party isade no mistake when
it nominated its county ticket and the people made
no mistake in electing that ticket They will be
twentieth century officers.
The Recognition of Broaddus.
DR.. S. f. Swarn and Broaddus Institute are