Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-13
THE COUNTY TICKET.

The work of the Republican con
| 5ention Saturday resulted in an ad
| nirable ticket In fact. the materia
'efore the convention was such thai
| 10 mistake could have been made
10 matter who had been selected fol
he various offices from among those
whose names were presented The
andidates aspiring were of such a
'haracter that 1t was difficult to decide
md those who won out where con.
ests took place did so on their own
merits and not owing to the dement's
'f their opponents. The full ticket
,long with the national, state senator
al. judicial, legislative and county
reads this article and 1t is with a
'ense of pride that we give 1t promi-
fence.
Saturdays nominees need little in.
reduction to the voters of La Plata
'ounty For Treasurer we have w ].
PATTERSON who has served the county
we'll and faithfully the past three
ears and during this time no
tain of favoritism or charge of any
ind has been made He has been tried
md found worthy.
For Clerk and Recorder C. C. Eddy
in for winning fight His nomina
ion was advocated at all times by
Fhe Herald prior to the past few days
when other men were mentioned for
he place, and we do not believe the
delegates made any mistake although
ithers popular with the people might
have been just as strong, Mr. Edd,
las made an admirable record in the
Jerks office. He has turned over to
he county in excess fees larger
sum than during any pervious three
wears and the books and records have
been kept in manner that cannot be
excelled. On the general proposition
that good work should be rewarded. II
was right that Mr.. Eddy should be
1amed to continue as clerk and re
'order and this the voters will look
,fter on election day
For sheriff the honor was given w
I, Thompson who has been sheriff
n all but name the past three years
md no one ever had cause to regret
he fact. He is a born officer in this
inc of work and now the voters are
going to honor him by electing him
20 the position filed so long and well
rs deputy
The denomination of Charles A
Pike. for county Judge. ]. S. d. Hop
kins for assessor and Edith b. NJ
Young for school superintendent. was
I forgone conclusion for the simple
"eason that each one has performed
heir Respective duties in such man
1er as to warrant continuance In
)ffice. They are not only strong IA
vorites with the Republican party
but with the masses as well and all
owing to the non-partisan and effec-
i've manner in which they have look
ed after the interests of the people
Their election is assured beyond a
doubt.
Ben Sherer for county surveyor
md DR.. w. Lackey for coroner were
happy selections. adding strength to
he ticket The Herald takes great
pleasure in vouching for both gentle.
men.
The Herald at all times has held
hat the most important positions
within the county are those OF com
nissioners. The commissioners have
TO do with the interests of every tax
payer and the men named should have
the perfect confidence OF the taxpay-
ing public. In the selection OF Messrs
George C.. Logan and Howard Charl-
on the convention made a record that
will be hard to duplicate. In later
issue the qualifications Of the gentle
men will be fully gone into. but in
he meantime let voters make up their
mind to have their names checked
the day of election.
Our space is too limited to go into
lengthy details in this issue but the
Republicans have named a ticket that
will improve in standing as the days
so by and no one will tire Of things
said in their behalf.