The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-26
Ueber counp's Magnificent Democratic Candidates

cal. and well versed in the conduct Of
public affairs. Not word of reproach
can be uttered against his character.
He is an independent thinker and a
nfe-long Democrat. His nomination is
strong one from every aspect.
E. NJ. conroy.
DR.. E. NJ. Conroy was the unanimous
selection of the Democratic convention
for the four-year term as county COM
missioner, and accepted the nominal
ton, stating that If elected he would
give the Office such attention as its
great Importance merits. To hundreds
or citizens in Weber county that one
sentence is sufficient
Mr.. Conroy is well known over the
entire county and his integrity, ability
and energy are admitted even by his
most active political opponents, who
are forced 10 admire his sincerity and
fOrceful character. He is essentially a
worker and has always found time to
do well not only his chosen work, but
something more. In his chosen profess
SION, that Of physician and surgeon.
DR.. Conroy is everywhere recognized
as a practitioner among the best in
the state. AS a member of the board
OF education from the First ward in
Ogden, Mr. COnrOy's ability and entire
devotion to the public welfare is con-
coded by all. He is also an enthusi-
astic horseman and therefore interested
in good roads about the city. Gener-
Gus with his own funds, he is strictly
economical with the money of the pub
lie, and viii make an ideal commits
sioner-broad minded, economical and
approachable at all times by any citi-
zen of this or any other county. Mr..
lie a c4
ing Polly Carr and other fine animals,
and therefore of good roads, and when
elected will urge that the highways all
over the county be placed and kept in
thorough repair. He viii be a most
efficient county officer.
Charles E. Clark.
Charles E. Clark of Liberty is one>nf
the strong men Of ogden valley and.
in fact, of the entire county. Mr.
Clark is about 43 years of age and has
resided nearly all his life at his present
home-Liberty. A man OF strong con-
yictiOns. full of energy and of the pro-
gressive spirit, he is. withal, kindly.
approachable and always willing TO
learn of others. Mr.. Clark is a farmer
and stock grower and is a good one
For twenty years-barring two spent in
mission work-he has lived on his farm
at his home and has built up a model
place. Constantly on the alert for new
and beneficial IDEAS, he is student Of
the times, has the absolute confidence
and respect Of his neighbors and bust
ness associates. He would serve the
people faithfully and well as county
commissioner. He was nominated for
one of the two-year terms.
Levi j. Taylor.
Levi ]. Taylor of Harrisville was
born in the neighboring county Of
Davis, at Kaysyille, in the year 1851,
being a son of P G. Taylor, the genial
and hale pioneer OF Harrisville- The
young man taught school for about ten
years. but of late has given his entire
attention to farming and to enterprises
in irrigation. Mr.. Taylor has reclaimed
a fine home from what was once the
wilderness and has been moderately
successful Ia life. He has been bishop
of Harrisville for the past seven years
and is president of the South Fork Irri-
cation company, which has for its OBJ
| ject the construction of series of
reservoirs in ogden valley for the stor-
! age of water TO reclaim arid land In the
| southwestern part of the county. With
the execution Of time spent away on
mission work-in which Mr.. Taylor has
been especially active-he has lived
practically all his days in this county
and is familiar with the needs of the
/ community, in all matters pertaining
I TO its welfare. Practical, conscientious.
4 industrious and familiar with the
/ transaction of public business, the peo-
Die of Weber county would make no
I mistake In giving him the position to
| which he aspires-that of commissioner
for one of the two-year terms.
Joseph Langsdorf.
Joseph G. Langsdorf was nominated
/ by the Democratic convention for
| county clerk, not merely because OF
his general popularity, but because, by
natural instinct, by training and BY
| experience, he was qualified for the du-
/ ties of the Office. Mr.. Langsdorf is at
present head bOokkeeper for F. j.
| Kiesel & Co.. one of the largest con-
/ Germs IN the west. He has had expert
| ence in the county clerks Office and
was deputy assessor, first under Edwin
\ Dix and next under II. W. Civilian.
In clerical ability he has no superior
| In the county. He is young man OF
/ strict integrity and courteous alike 10
all with whom he comes in contact.
F. 3. Devote.
F. B. Devote, the unanimous selec-
| ton of the Democratic county conven-
| ton for county recorder, Is conceded
by men of all parties familiar with the
work of the recorders Office TO be emf
nentIy qualified in every way for its
important duties. Mr.. Devote has lived
in Ogden about twenty-five years, be-
ing employed first in railroad work. In
1880 he was made deputy recorder I'M
der John Tyler and held the position