The Green Forest tribune., 1901-10-19
THE CAMPAIGN IS RIPPING.
Candidates for County Offices
 Are Being "Mentioned.o

candidates Tor county OfHccS
 Are Being "Mentioned.o
 The date for the democratic primaries being fixed for March next year, somewhat earlier than heretofore, has caused specula- ton to begin a little bit sooner than usual as to who will serve the county in the several offices after the next general election. There is, however, no visible signs of an unusually warm cam paign for the democratic nomina- tions. In three instances the present incumbents are serving their first terms in the positions, and as far as THE TRIBUNE is ad- vised there is not much probabil- ity that either will have opposi- tion. These gentlemen are J. o. Collier, the county clerk; H. N. Pullman, the county judge; and E.. M. Bare, the circuit clerk. They have all served the people faithfully and we'll and are high ly worthy of re- election.
 Hon. w. R. Phillips will in all probability stand for reelection to the office of representative, in which position he has served our people creditably for three terms. He has, however, served only one term since his present incumbent cy. In this race Mr. Phillips will be opposed by w. F. Jackson of Berryville and perhaps others.
 For the offices of collector, as- sessor and treasurer, there is an open field, none of the present officials being disposed to ask for another term. The office of sheriff being filled by a republican it also presents a free-for- all contest.
 In connection with the office of sheriff there are number of names mentioned, among them J. w. Kirkham of Berryville, Tom Morris of Green Forest, c. R. Crabaugh of Grand View and William Wells of Green Forest. It is also suggested that ex- Sheriffs Naples and Walker will each seek the nomination again. For collector the names of Sim Cunningham of Berryville and R. L. Anderson, the present assess or, are mentioned. For treasur- CT, there are two names mention ed, those of w. E. George, who came close to nomination at the last primary, and Col. N. c. Charles. For assessor Pat Cox sey of Carrollton and F. B. Dod- son of Berryville are prospective candidates. There will doubtless be a clever number in this race before the primary.
 A state senator is to be elected this time from the senatorial dis trict, comprising Carroll and Madison counties. So far only one name has been presented for this office, that of Hon. F. o. Butt of Green Forest. There may be others in the field later, but somehow the feeling is quite prevalent that Mr. Butt will be our next senator. For ability and special fitness he can't be beat in the district and scarcely equal ed in the state, for that matter.
 The fact that democratic nom- ination virtually means an elec- ton in Carroll county makes the question of democratic nominees one of much importance to THE TRIBUNE, the uncompromising friend of good government, re- gardless of the political affiliations of the men who fill the offices. We shall carefully watch the progress of the campaign before the primaries and lend what as- sistance we may be able toward landing the nominations upon capable men, who are calculated to make us efficient and obliging officials.