West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-26
Open Letter.
Editor OH Review


fortunate political campaign for the
reason that good men were nomi-
mated by both parties, and for the
further reason that no mud sling
ing had been INDUCED by any of
the candidates or their friends. 1t
has been the cleanest fight I have
ever seen In the city, and regard
less of the result, there will be none
of the harsh and bitter feeling that
usually follow a hot political con-
|test.
For the high Office of mayor, we
have two good men. I have moth
ing to say against Mr.. Nissan.
He Is man of integrity, ability and
If elected will doubtless make
good official. But I believe that
DR.. II. G. Meek Is especially quail
fed for this Office and further that
he has especial claims upon (which
the people should recognize. He
has been a resident of this city for
more than nine years. In all that
time he has been closely identified
with its every interest, and has al
ways been ready and willing to
lend his time and his influence to
any movement for the good of the
Icity or its people. During that ex-
TENDED resideoce he has never beer
known to lag behind when ior-
ward movement was In progress.
He Is perfectly familiar with all
the workings of the city govern
ment. He has been in the city
council, and was an active and eff
cient member of that important
municipal body. He was Away S
found at his post when the business
of the city needs attention, and was
progressive and wise In every &C
tfou. AS health officer. he was ais }
energetic and capable. Ia fact,
every position of trust or honor
that he has occupied has been filled
In a most conmendable manner,
demonstrating a high grade of ex-
ecutive ability and attention to de-
tails that indicate the careful and
succe ssful official.
Socially and professionally he
has been the friend of everybody.
No night was ever so stormy and
no storm ever so severe as TO pre-
vent DR.. Meek from responding to
the call of suffering or affection,
even although he knew that there
would be no return to him. The
poorest as we'll as the richest re-
ceived his best * ion, cneerfully
land carefully given. His genial
lmanuef has surrounded him with a
multitude of close friends, whose
faith in him will Dc clearly demon
strated at the polls tomorrow.
II elected, DR.. Meek will be the
mayor OF no clique or faction. He
will be the chief of all the pt ople of
this great busting city. He will
preside with dignity over the de-
liberations of toe city council. and
will be wise and conse, va.ive il MS
recommendations to that legisla-
tive branch of the city govern
ment. In the executive duties OF
the Office, he will always be gov
erned by what Is for the best in
terests of Sistersville and its people,
always realizing the great trust that
has been reposed In him and the
great responsibilities that have
been placed upon him.
/ We have had two years of excel
lent administration at the hands OF
the retiring mayor. We shall have
Q continuance Of the same good ad
ministration At the hands of DR..
Meek 1 know of 10 one more cap
able of taxing up the robe Of Office
about TO De laid down by c. W.
1Grier than Is 81. @. Meek.
Il When nominated, every one
knew that DR.. Meek would be a
strong candidate, bat few were
IreAdy for the almost unanimous en-
dorsement which his candidacy &c.
ieeived. People from ali classes raj.
ilted 70 bis standard, and his cleo
don Is as certain IS II Il certain thai
tomorrow's sun vii rise. The peo.
pie believe in Meek, and VIII make
him the next mayor of Sistersviile.
And so sure 6 ne Is elected, 50 sure
viii the endorsement Of his admin
listration Be IS general and q
hearty As the endorsement Of his
candidacy has been and l. On the
eve OF the election.
/ Tomorrow night, shortly after the