The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-09-04


was a child and is personally acqualnt-
ed with almost every voter IN the
county. He has been a peace oihcer
many wears, and as such he enjoys
reputation second 20 none in the ter
ritorv. Jim Parks IS man who does
things" No trip Is too arduous, nor
duty too perilous, for him to undertake.
His name Il a terror TO evil doors, ana
he has run down or driven out several
OF the worst gangs Of outlaws 10 this
section o, the territory. His re-elec-
tion insures peace, and the protection
Of life and property within the county.
The people are most fortunate in hav-
ing such man as Jim Parks IN the
sheriff 8 Office, and they will keep him
there for another term.
George B. Gamble OF Stafford, who
was nominated to succeed himself "a
treasurer, is u pioneer OF Arizona and
New Mexico. He is an engineer by
profession. and a rafting good one,
too, and spent several years here
in the employ Of the y, c. company.
He is a working man, and as honest as
the dav is long. During the past two
years he has given the Office his close
personal attention, and as one good
tsrm deserves another, he was re-nom-
/ mated by reclamation, an honor well
deserved.
Nit Simms, the nomiRee for recorder,
| is in every way qualified FOR the posi-
ton. He has had a thorough business
training, and was an accountant and
book keeper before engaging in bust
ness for himself He has resided in
Clifton many years, and by strict at
tention to business and courteous
treatment he has built up business
Of which any young man might we'll
be proud. He is the soul of honor
and typical southern gentleman,
than which no higher compliment can
be paid to any man. He will make
one of the best recorders this county
has ever had.
G.. l.. Rawlins, the nominee for dis
trict attorney, has resided at Solomon
! willie for several years, and has sue
ccedod in building up large and lu-
crativc practice, and numbers
among his clients some OF the largest
| financial institutions and companies
| in tho county, He is lawyer OF abil-
! ity. and one who can always be found
! in his Office Attending to the business
| entrusted to his care. He was not a
candidate for the Office, though his
name had been mentioned in that con-
nection for some time past. 1t is a
case of the Office seeking the man,
which is high compliment to any
man. MIR. Rawlins will bring both
ability and energy into the office, and
he will discharge his duties faithfully
and well.
=. c.. Little, the nominee for pro-
bate Judge, has resided at Metcalf Tor
the past two years, occupying trust
worthy position with l.. II. Mitchell.
Mr.. Little is graduate of law, and
followed his profession with success
for many years, but was compelled tc
give up his business and come west on
account of his wife's health. He will
bring ripe experience into the office.
He is Il man who gives his undivided
attention to the business in which he
is engaged, and is absolutely free from
bad habits or vices of any kind. He
will make an able and honest Judge.
Ira Harper and Eugene Caruthers
have been placed in nomination for
supervisors Mr.. Harper has filled
tho Office of supervisor for the past
two wears with honor to himself and
credit to the county. He is an old
timer in this section. and no man car
truthfully say aught against him. He
is successful business man, and his
past two years experience in the office
has qualified him for another term, 4:
he is now familiar with county affairs
which is worth much to the tax payer:
of the county. He is an able man, an(
will do his duty as he sees it, regard
less OF consequences.
Eugene Carruthers is farmer o
Thatcher, but for several years wa
engaged in mercantile pursuits a
Stafford. He is 4 business man Is wei
as farmer. and is well qualified t.
serve the county rs supervisor. HI
, is a popular and influential citizen o
, tho lower valley, in whom the people
have confidence.
, VIM. y. Moody of Thatcher ha
, been nominated for school superin
: teudent. For tho past two years h
; has been county judge and ex-officiC
, superintendent. No other man in tn,
| county is as familiar with school mat
tiers is Mr.. Moody, and besides tina
, he has adopted teaching and education
al matters as Il profession. He ha
ever been close student, and is wei
qualified for the office. No bette
nomination could possibly have beef
} made.
, Harry Whitaker OF Clifton, TIL
nominee for county surveyor, is civi
: engineer by profession, aud ii is SAT
to say that there are none better il
Arizona. He has been actively en-
; gagged in his business in this distric
for the past two years, and his worl
has given universal satisfaction. II
: is the right man for the place.
II goes without saying that all c