Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-09
For TIE NEXT POLITICAL TUG.

At the head of this column appears
the call for the republican conventions
for nomination Of candidates for the
county ticket and member of the assem-
biy. These party meetings will be held
in Viroqua on Saturday, August 49, and
the caucuses at which delegates are to
be chosen fall on August 0, a week pre-
vious. These gatherings are shout three
weeks earlier than usual, the committee
considering the dates more favorable for
farmers than others in the midst OF to-
bacco harvest
As to candidates there is the usual
number. For the positions Of treasurer,
register and clerk of the court the NOM
nations respectively of Messrs Lier,
Mork and Mains are conceded. They
have served one term each most accept
ably to the people and the party respon-
sible for their nomination and election.
For sheriff there are three announced
aspirants- S. J. Severson, the present
under-sheriff, who has made IN efficient
official; John NJ. Craigo of Readstown,
and Aaron Glass of Kickapoo town.
For county clerk there is spirited
rivalry between FIVE gentleman. Don
Sherman, the present. encumbent is serv-
ing his second term, and is candidate
for denomination. Mr.. Sherman has
made good clerk. He has been attent-
i've to the business of the office, prompt
and efficient The town of Forest fur
nishes a candidate in the person of j. j.
Marshall, one of the old-time party men
who has been faithful to the republican
magnet through sunshine and tempest
He deserves we'll of the party.
He has served his town scceptably in
numerous capacities Olaf ]. Stoke
business man of Stoddard, town clerk
and a gentleman in every way worthy
and qualified aspires TO the elerkship.
The other candidates are ". NJ. King
.yton of Jefferson and Langdon W. Davis
of Sterling, of whose candidacy the CEN
soR has previously commented Ii is
good field to select from.
For district attorney the CENSOR has
heard the name Of none other mentioned
than the present occupant of the office,
]. Henry Bennett, who has made the
, people q careful and vigorous official
MIR. Bennett has handled the affairs OF
Ske position like skilled, longtime
practitioner and with credit TO himself
and satisfaction of the public.
Mr. Henry L. Gardner is serving a
SECOND term az county superintendent
of schools. In his prosecution Of educa-
sioual affairs Mr.. Gardner has been Wig
orous and effective For fairness and
earnest treatment Of the exacting duties
of the position Supt. Gardner has earned
the thanks of teacher, pupil snd parent.
Mr.. Henry Linke of Hiilsboro is also a
candidate for superintendent. He has
been a teacher in Vernon county for
twenty years and possesses the quslihca-
sions for the position he covets.
w. H. Knower, who has been survey
Or most of the tine since the oldest
iphabitant" has known anything of
county affairs, desires to retire. E. j.
Older of springville is the only eandi-
date for the nomination.
For denomination 10 the Legislature
Hon A Fl. Dahl appears to have clear
field. People of the county recognize
his strong attitude in the two sessions
he has served favorable TO their interests
and in his votes TO uphold the course OF
Governor La Toilette in attempting the
MASSAGE of beneficial legislation promised
by the republican party in its last state
platform. Mr.. Dahl is popuisr ana
progressive citizen and his return to the
Legislature is one of the political matters
co he wished for by the people regardless
IN the caueuses 70 be held on August
9th seperate delega6s will be chosen to
attend the county and assembly nomi-
mating conventions. Republicans should
40 arrange their work that they may be
ablo to give an hour or two to attend
che primary meetings