Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1902-08-28

poll an enormous vote in that part
OF the county.
Avery G. Moore aspired to the
nomination for congress, but at the
solicitation of friends he Withdrew
his aspirations in that direction,
feeling assured that he could be OF
more service to the people as a
representative in the state leglsla-
ture. He is a fluent talker and
has the faculty Of making friends
wherever he goes. In the event
OF his election it is understood that
he will be candidate for the
speakership of the house Of repre-
sentatives, in which position he
will be able to keep an eye out for
Idaho county.
Hugh B. Fulton is resident OF
Roosevelt precinct in the Thunder
Mountain country, and is not 70
well known to our people as his
colleagues on the ticket; but his
past record is known, because he
has been a resident Of the state for
many years, and up to few months
ago he was guard in the state
penitentiary at Boise and made oc-
casional visits here to escort pris-
oners to the pen, SO that he is by no
means stranger to us. He is
we'll acquainted all over the state
and is regarded as being a man
peculiarly well fitted to represent
the Thunder Mountain section in
the halls Of legislation. He will
make his campaign in due time,
and the people will fluid him to i'm
prove on acquaintance.
Levi Magee, for state senator,
received larger majority over his
opponent than any other candidate
whose name was presented to the
convention. Having a mind bent
on business, and being man Of
great energy, his life has been one
OF incessant action. He has been
eminently successful in his own
affairs, and the proudest compli-
ment which can be paid to any man
after long and successful business
career is to say OF him that he has
always been honorable in his deal
ings. This compliment is well de-
served 10y Mr.. Magee. His inter-
ests are all centered in Idaho coun-
ty, and he is thoroughly identified
with the people and the county.
His standing among his associates
is evidenced by the fact that he has
filled all the important offices in
the grand lodge of the |. Q. Q. +.
Of this state. In the event of his
election the people of Idaho county
will find him bringing to his duties
as their public servant the same
intelligent activity and hard work
which have characterized his whole
life.
j. /. Overman is "A native born
Idaho county citizen, and no surer
test of his ability, worth and eff
cheney is needed than the fact that
he succeeded in capturing the NOM
ination for county clerk and audit
or and recorder against A. w,
darlington. the present incumbent.
Mr.. Overman was elected county
assessor two years ago by the larg-
est majority given to any candidate
for Office in this county in late
years, and during his incumbency
he has flied that office with zeal
and fidelity to the people, and above
all with the strictest impartiality
to all the people of all sections.
Ordinarily the office of assessor is
an unthankful one, and can be
easily made the means of political
suicide in the hands of an incom-
petent man. But with Mr.. Over
man, he has made it a stepping
stone to still higher honors, and
the public will have no occasion to
doubt his ability to fill the office oil
county clerk with the same eff.
cheney that he has manifested in
his present position.
For probate judge Hampton Tay-
Tor was nominated by reclamation.
This is his second term in that po-
sition, and the democratic party is
not slow in recognizing faithful de-
votion to the public in its judicial
officers. As the stern and inhex-
ible guardian of the rights of the
widow and orphan Mr.. Taylor has
made record of which he may be
i nrOud Rpatipld the great LEGAL