The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-10-17
Mr.. Belts has a wide acquaintance
over fha state and will he very helm.

Mr.. Belts has a wide acquaintance
over the state and will be very help
full indeed to the cause that will
be a prominent feature in the legis-
lature next winter. Mitchell will
be in at the capital fight at Pierre
and it will be necessary that a re-
publican from this county be in the
house of representatives. a mar Of
the opposite political faith, no
matter how popular he might be,
would have little weight in the
capital campaign, among a body Of
men who will be largely republican
in the house. A vote for Mark Belts
means that Mitchell's interests for
the capital removal bill will be placed
in safe hands. Nj. Belts enjoys a
large acquaintance owe the county,
is popular and we'll liked, and we do
not believe that there will be any
donbt as to his election.
Geo. H. Brooks is the nominee for
sheriff. George has lived in Dawson
county so long that everybody will
understand from the start that he will
make an official who will serve the
people in a thorough and capable
manner. That Mr.. Brooks will make
an excellent peace officer goes with
out saying. He has been connected
with the office at various times in
the past six or eight years and there
is no task, no matter how severe,
that he will not assume in the course
of his official duties. At present Mr.,
Brooks is acting as the deputy sheriff
which better fits him every day for
assuming the title Of sheriff the first
Of next year. By voting for Mr..
Brooks the people will place an ex-
%ceptionally good man in an important
position and one that he will fill to
the credit Of himself and to the n
tire satisfaction of the public.
For county treasurer Edward j.
Haynes, of Mt. Vernon township, was
nominated, and it was given him by
the unanimous choice Of the con-
yention. MI. Haynes has resided in
the county since the earliest days of
its settlement and in placing him
before the people the party does so
with the.full assurance that he will
meet every requirement. Of the posi-
ton. As an accountant Mr.. Haynes
is exceptionally well qualified, and
there is not the slightest question
but what he will give the office his
personal attention. a capable man
in the Office of treasurer means a
Igreat deal in the financial affairs of
the county. 1t requires a good
collector to look after the taxes that
are due and that they may be collect
ed irrespective Of party lines. In
this Mr.. Haynes will perform his
duty in a conscientious manner, as
has been the custom in the past four
years under republican management.
MI. Haynes bears a large acquaint-
ance throughout the county and
his hundreds of friends, without
regard to party line, will support
him, beyond his.being well equipped
to perform the duties, because he
Is a man Of honor and integrity,
energetic and one who will serve the
county conscientiously.
Cd. Stearns has been named as
the candidate for auditor. This is
a position that requiresa an exception.
ally good man, and the time that
he has spent in the treasurer's office
for over a year puts him in splendid
shape to take up the work Of the
auditor much the same as if he hac
held the position in the past. Mr..
Stearns is a resident..of Badger town.
ship, came to Dawson county in ar
early day and all the old pioneers
know him for his full worth as a mar
land there Ire none better. He is ar
old soldier and served his country
faithfully during the war Of the re,
bellion. Accuracy is an important
thing in the auditors Office, and il
requires a man well skilled in book.
keeping. In these essentials Mr.
Stearns is particularly well qualified
and with the books of the county il
his charge he will render an homes
accounting Of his work when it ii
finished. In voting for Mr.. Stearn'
for the position one can do so will
the feeling that they will help cleo
a man who is in every way worth.
the support Of the people.
For the position of register o
deeds Clarence G. Halphide, of this