Little Falls herald., 1901-03-15
The City Election.

Although the number of unop-
posed candidates in this spring. city
election is greater than it has been
for many years, the last week has
bought out more interest than at
first expected The issues, such as
they are, are determined by the per-
sonality of the candidates.
For mayor Geo. F. Moeglein and
N. Richardson are in the field. Mr.
Moeglein is one of the oldest business
men in the city, a large taxpayer, a
safe, conservative man. For eleven
years member of the council. not
once in all that time has anHepa
questioned his integrity or boneotE
Having once given his word to 4H
people, he has unfinchingly car5ea.
out his pledges. and while ott9rE:
turned away or changed, he kSpf
bis promises. We believe his election,
will mean safe and prudent adm3S
istraUion. On the question of gan g
bling. always vital. Mr.. Moeglein will
be found to agree with those who
hold gambling as among the great
est OF evils, one that should be eli
minated to every possible extent.
AS far as Mr.. Moeglein's oppo-
nent is concerned, everyone who
votes for him knows exactly what to
expect
Mr.. Moeglein's ambition to be
mayor, after eleven years OF faithful
service in the council, is laudable
one, and deserving OF approval.
For treasurer an interesting race
is on, with s. P. Casey, formerly
treasurer. L. SignQr, who has held
various Offices, and the present treas
urer, A. Simonet, as contestants.
The city's cash is sure to be safe,
whoever pulls through. The pres.
ent treasurer appears pretty coz
fident ditto the others.
City Clerk Cary and Assessor Me-
Donald have no opp ositien.
just 'ces %. Sheldon and E, ". Col-
lins. and Attorney Grethen are can
didates for justice Of peace. Two
justices are to be elected, and Mr..
Sheldon's election is generally co.,
ceded, leaving the battle to Collins
and Grethen. Mr.. Grethen has the
advantage of being a lawyer and
old soldier, and Mr.. Collins that of
being an old resident with a wide
acquaintance.
Geo. Kiewel has no opposition for
alderman at large. No man was
rash enough to want to tackle the
job. We believe Mr.. Kiewel's record
in the council will be creditable to
him and agreeable to his constitu-
ents. -.
In the first ward John Vertin has
no opposition for the regular term
as alderman. Mr.. Vertin is among
the prominent young business men of
the city, and will bring industry and
ability to his Office.
An interesting contest hns dev6l |
oped for the short term for alder
man in the first ware, between 3. Bur-
ton, one OF the best known business
men in the city, and Adam Trafas,
for many years employed in F. E.
Cawley's -four mill. Mr.. Burton is q
conservative and careful business
man, and the city's interests would,
not suffer if com mitted to mis- hands.
Mr.. Trafas is q representative of
the "across the track district, is
an honest, hardworking man. posi-
tive in opinion and in manner, and
runs because he believes his part of
the city has been neglected. He
would make good alderman. ~
Alderman Martin. after six years,
srrvice, will rot run this year, hay
ing apparently been scared out ,by
Nj. j. Bracke, who is thus assured of
two years in the council His friends
az confident that MIR. Bracke wilIre-
pay the confidence shown in him by
the people OF his ward.
=, In the Third ward Alderman Peter.
sou is up for re-election, with p. l..
in opposition.
McKibbin Hats-Wear like iron. !