The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-05-16
Highland, the Logical Candidate.


AS the day approaches for the selection ola man to
serve the peopea county clerk for the term beginning
next January sentiment grows for best
ndnct Of that office possible This sentiment prevails
the many business men, farmers and other taxpay-
ers Of the county, irrespective of political affiliations
The affairs Of the county have become active that
intricate combinations arise in county cerksoce and
Ills highly essential that experienced and safe man
have charge OF that Office The people regard the situa
on and desire that office them as such Is the
object of its creation and existence They want Inc very
best service that important Office that at the com
mand Having this desire and recognizing the hgn per
lection the management Of the office at this tne the
will SO far as can learned to continue that excellent
management In do this, they at once look 10
Virgil L. Highland as the logical selection on account OF
the fact that it was who brought the office into this
high state Of perfection
The fact is universally recognized even by his politi
cal enemies thathe the best county clerk the county
has ever had and through bis attentiveness industry
application and wisdom have these splendid conditions
been attained. His experience in this office will serve MIN
we'll and will prove of incacuabe value to people in
Z its administration.
His nomination and election will not expert
menu He will have to be put trial. as he has been
thoroughly tried and has not been found wanting His
nnbroken in their administration, except that improve
men il that be possible will be made constantly as has
been characteristic OF the office under his supervision
HIS extensive familiarity with the seyeralbanches OF
county affairs and his deep devotion the counts best
interests strongly commend him for the consideration
OF the people and additional grounds for the wide
spread sentiment in favor OF his candidacy.
The deep interest he manests in the development of
indus RAIL ednc OnalIy
ligousy morally and financially also recommend him for
the place.
No public official las ever shown greater courtesy and
kindness those having business with public Office than
Mr. Highland has extended those who visit the clerks
office on business He is especially attentive to all their
wants and delights in assisting them in way All
find pleasure their transactions there. These features
Of the Office and noble characters tcs of the are
convincing with the people who appreciate them most
highly, and they strong persuasions in his favor
There are none more loyal to the republican party and
who have greater faith Units glorious principles He
strong fighter for the advancement Of the party and
puts forth his effort in the winning OF its victories
In approaching campaign there will be who will
fight harder for the election Of the entire ticket and none
who will make greater personal sacrifice whether he is
nominated not. He will not be found working only for
himself every candidate the party selects benefit
byhs efforts
These Of the many strong why the
party will act rightly and justly giving him the nominal
tion.
In summing it all up, it is readily that Mr.. High
land logical candidate and it be stated without
Of contradiction that should be
didate OF the party and people.
If there any who doubt the integrity Of the Repub
can officials who been unustly assaied let them
Of Of those honorable and upright cit
You VIII dnd these the Snaus,on writer's
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