The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01
Changes in County omoars


With the usheriug il Of the year 1903
there was change in the personnel Of
the oftiee Of Sheriff and deputies Of
Somerset County, by A. H. Lang. Demo
crat, succeeding F. P. Pencil, Repub-
Ilcan. M. Lang WAS elected By the aid
OF Republican votes On the issue of the
enforcement Of the prohibitory law.
having received plurality over Frank
J.. Harding, the Republican nominee for
that Office
Mr.. Pennell, the retiring sheriff has
served In that Office the usual two terms
or four yesrs, accorded by custom Of
MS party and had previously served
some eight years as deputy under his
predecessors. His long experience as
deputy gave him a thorough knowledge
OF the routine Of the Office of sheriff and
excellent qualifications for the higher
place. He has been a capable and eff
cient official, very acceptable to attor-
neys, courts and county officials and en-
ergetic in the discharge Of his Official
duties.
Mr.. Pennell's deputies were officials OF
experience and ability and have served
the public and those having business ia
the courts, efficiently and acceptablv.
a. Il. Lang the new sheriff has
been successful business man in town,
Tor many years. He is straightforward
and honorable and we expect he will
carry into the discharge Of his official
duties the same qualities that have made
DIS business career success. The cir.
cumstances OF his election give good
reason for the belief that he will do his
best to enforce the provisions of ths4
prohibitory law. He has promised TO
DO so and we believe will keep bis prom
Use. All citizens who b ieve ia ob.er-
vance of law and in enforcement of law
should stand by Sheriff Lang in this.
The other changes at the court house
are IN the office Of County treasurer snd
County Commissioner.
Mr.. r. T. Patten, who has been 10
years ia Office has been an able and
painstaking treasurer. Somerset county
never had better one. Mr.. r. Il. Reed
of Harmony his successor Is a leading
business man Of his town, has represent
ed his class in the legislature and held
places of trust and responsibility.
Hon. Alouzo Smith, the retiring county
commissioner, has held the ofiice.one full
term OF six years, the last two as chair
man OF the board. He has been pru-
dent, careful official, serving the county
with ability and fidelity worthy of high
praise. During his term important i'm
provements have been made in the court
house and Oh the grounds which he gave
his personal attention with the best
results. His successor, Hon. L. C. Will
liams of Athens was for some years pre-
ceptor of Athens academy, is postmaster
OF that town, man OF excellent bust
ness qualification and high standing in
the county.
The offices of the county are In good
HAhHs ohd VIC 4Ooh lOl NUutluueu prudent
and efficient management of its affairs.
Sheriff Lang has made two changes in
in his deputies as announced two weeks
ago. Following is the corrected list:
c. E. Duren OF Fairfield. Democrat.
tax collector and deputy sheriff under
Mr.. Pencil for two years.
William (. Priest of Pittsfeld. Demo
crat, tax collector and real estate dealer
Lewis Fish of Hsrtlaud, Democrat,
farmer and veterinarian.
Fred Lucas of 81. Adams. Democrat,
farmer.
Charles Dunbar of Madison. RepubH-
can, carpenter and builder.
George Aver Of Athens, Democrat,
merchant, member OF firm High, s
Aver.
Wallace Emery Of No. Arson. Demo
crat, merchant. member Of firm Mark,
Emery Il Son.
William Z. Briggs of Skowhegan,
Republican, mercantile business.
Charles (. Narney of Mercer. farmer
and dealer in cattle and sheep.
Orlando h. Bracket Of Starks. Dem
ocrat, farmer.
Herbert f. Estou Of Scion, Democrat.
blacksmith and carpenter.
A. f. Millay of North New Port.sad.
Democrat, superintendent Of schools.
Messenger, Angler Goodwin, student
in law office of Walton Il Walton