Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-10-25
OUR CANDIDATES.
A Brief Sketch Of the Republican Candi.
dates for County Offices.

A Brief Sketch Of the Republican Candi-
| dates for County Offices.
In conformity with an established rule
of the CHRONICLE to make personal men
ton of the men chosen by the Republi-
can party to fill the various official posi-
tions of the county and legislative dis
tricts, with view to a consideration of
their respective merits and fitness for
the discharge of the duties devolving
upon them in the event Of their election,
we append a brief resume of our
present candidates, all of whom are we'll
known to large proportion of the vot-
ers of Custer county. and all Of whom
are worthy of, and should receive the
ardent support of every republican voter
at the polls on November 4th.
John l.. Burke, our candidate for state
senator, q man 80 justly celebrated for
his sterling character, pronounced ability
and genial disposition need scarcely be
mentioned here, as his exceptional pop
ularity throughout the district speaks
louder, and will prove far more effective
than any mention we could here submit.
1t is enough to state that he has ably
filled the position of state senator at a
former session and that he may be safe
ly entrusted with this important Office
again.
| J. M. Daniels, our nominee for state
representative, is an old resident of Gus
ter county, a prominent farmer and
stockgrower, and good loyal republi-
can. He is also an old soldier who re-
sponded to his country's call and went
forth to face the hostile bullet in defense
of the flag. His long residence has made
him familiar with the wants of Custer
county, and especially qualify him for
the duties pertaining to the position,
which, if elected, he may be depended
upon to ably and satisfactorily per form.
| p. D. McClelland, candidate for coun-
ty treasurer, has demonstrated his ability
| to perform the duties OF ofimportant official
positions by years of experience. He
has served a term as deputy register of
deeds, also term as deputy sheriff, in
which positions he showed marked eff
ficiency, giving general satisfaction by
his close attention to business and the
able manner in which he conducted the
same. He is firm and loyal republi-
can and worthy of the fullest support of
his party. He has also demonstrated
the measure of his patriotism by bidding
adieu to home and friends and going to
the remote islands of the Orient to do
battle in the cause of his country. In
short, he is able and deserving, and, if
elected, will perform his duties faithfully
and we'll.
John Beatty, candidate for sheriff, is a
well known stockman of Hermosa pre-
cinct, where he has resided for many
years. He has practically been sheriff
in that part of the county for the past
ten years, during which time he has
served as sheriffs deputy, and the very
able manner in which he has discharged
his duties during this extended period
fully demonstrates his fitness, and should
be ample warrant for his election. 1t
may be set down as certainty that no
voter in Custer county will make mis-.
take in casting his ballot for John
Beatty.
James Hare, our candidate for register
of deeds, is the present incumbent of
this Office, and having proven himself a
most careful and painstaking officer, is
fairly entitled to re election.
William Nevin, Jr., our nominee for
auditor, is young man Of exemplary
character, endowed with a bright intel
lect and we'll cultured mind. The per-
formance of the duties of this Office will
require little if any effort on his part by
reason of his perfect fitness, and We be-
speak for him the undivided support of
his party, of which he is SO justly de-
serving.
w. A. Smith, candidate for clerk of
courts, has been resident of the county
since his early boyhood, and has served
in various official positions in the past,
always proving himself capable and
trustworthy. His crippled condition
which naturally appeals to the sympathy
of the voter, coupled with his undoubted
competency should insure his election.
A. T. Feay, candidate for reelection to
the Office of county judge, is so we'll
known as TO make a mention of him al
most unnecessary. His long and faith
ful service in various official positions in
the county in the performance of the
duties of which he has always given
such perfect satisfaction, is ample guar
antee of his ability and disposition to
acquit himself in the further perform.
ance of official duty, and we earnestly
hope and believe he will be retained in
Office.
Ed. L. Grantham, our candidate for
states attorney, is young lawyer of
promise, whose ability to perform the
duties of this important Office is beyond
question. He is devoted to his profess
sion, studiously inclined and rapidly ad-
vancing in legal kno owledge. 1t is enough
to say of him that he is fully capable of