Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-14
OUR COUNTY TICKET.

to county offices in whom they feel
sense of pride. and for whom no
apologies need be made.
The ticket will be headed by A.
jacobson, the candidate for Represen-
| tative, a man who stands high in the
respect and esteem of all the people,
and one whose superior ability and
high moral standing is beyond ques-
tion. Since the early history of the
county he has lived among us, labor
ing as a minister of the gospel ,and
for the past quarter of century as
farmer, and serving the people in
various local capacities, in all OF
which he has proven his peculiar exc
cutive ability and particular fitness
for the position of Representative.
The candidate for Treasurer, E. X.
Haines, during the time in which he
has filled this office and prior to this
his service as deputy, has become one
of the most popular officials we have
ever had. He is an extremely cour-
teous and obliging official and has
fulfilled the exacting duties OF his
office with credit to himself and the
county. We have never heard the
slightest criticism of him or his work
in any capacity whatever. He will
be reelected by large majority.
The same can be truthfully said of
E. j.. Hook, candidate for reelection
as Superintendent of Schools. Com
ing ito Decorah number of years ago
to attend school, and later teaching in
the schools of the county. he rapidly
gained wide acquaintance, who
found in him an affable gentleman of
close application to his work and
especial fitness for this office, and
since his election he has won for him
self the heartiest appreciation of the
teachers, school officers, pupils and
patrons of the county schools. The
plan, of educational work in the coun-
ty has been steadily raised since his
inception into office, and he too will
receive the hearty support of the psrty
at the polls.
1t is perhaps the misfortune OF
Sheriff George Mizener. who is can
didate for reelection, that he is the
one upon whom the democrats have
turned their guns for this campaign.
1t has been the custom of the demo-
Gratis in recent campaigns, because of
their hopeless majority, to concen-
trate their efforts upon the election OF
one candidate from their nominees,
and this year it is the Sheriff. The
only contest in their county conven-
tion was for this nomination. Two
years ago they made strenuous effort
to elect their candidate for this Office,
but failed. We can see no just reason
why Mr.. Mizener should not receive
the full vote of his party. During
} the time he has been in Office he has
rendered excellent service, and so faI
rs we are aware his official duties have
been performed in manner which
cannot be justly criticised. On &C.
count of tine exceptionally peaceful
condition Of the people during his
term, he has, fortunately for the coun.
ty, had comparatively little oppor.
tunity to display peculiar cunning il
tracing and apprehending criminals
but on repeated occasions, in fact
whenever there has been occasion fol
it, ne has shown himself an adept q,
this work. Certain instances have
proven him Jealous and successful in
his efforts TO track offenders of the
law. AS far as the clerical work OF
the office Is concerned, application tC
duty, the care of prisoners, etc. he
has rendered good and honest service.
Therefore, we believe it the duty OF
republicans to stand by their nominee
in conyentiun and give him their suff
RACES at the polls. He has fulfilled
the duties of his office creditably. and
according to the established precedent
is entitled to the second term. On
4 dCtOQut VI tfit dCtiNcucss VI tlt utiuO-
cratic party in its effort to elect its
candidate, it behooves his republican
friends TO be the more Jealous in his
behalf.
For Coroner, Dr. p NJ. Jewell, and
for Surveyor, @. K. Schenck are both
men of high standing, and have done
their duty as officials we'll, so that
they have the approval of all in their
official capacities, and will be reflect
ed by the full vote of the party.
In the fourth Supervisors district,
Edwin II. Hover, who is candidate,
is man whom ali honor for his up
right and honorable dealings, his long
residence and wide acquaintance. and
his good. common sense business
ability, and he will make splendid
member of our efficient Board of
Supervisors.
Vote the ticket straight.
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