The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-16
LOCAL OFFICE SEEKERS
ooNrINuEp FROM FIRST PAGE.

John Kent. the present deputy sheriff was born in Davis
county Utah, in 1861, came this county in l679 and be-
came resident Of Backfoot FIVE years ago His friends
pushing him to the front for the next sheriff
Peter Johnston Idaho twentylom years ago. raised
large family the sage plains and taking the measure Of ms
strength in the race for the nomination for sheriff.
@ E. c. Crowley is one Of our Idaho boys was raised at
Iona devout Mormon his record straight string
and he is bidding for the nomination for sheriff
D. R. Jones was born in Oneida county twenty-six years
ago. graduated from the Denver Business College spent two
years as cashier for NJ Ireland and company Maad and
six ysars ago opened the bank Of D. W. Sandod and company
at Backfoo an institution which with its branches al Pocaeo
Maad Albion and Mackay have paid up capital Of $685.
OOO and some men with large fortunes back Of it Mr. Jones
is the present county and rather than have any trouble
about would serve again In fact he the nomination and
will run fair to get it
Mrs A. " Scott has long been a resident Of Idaho Falls
and when matters Of public have needed womans at
tenon the committee could appoint Mrs Scott and know that
the matter would receive careful attention and that she would
lend dignity to the occasion The people Of Idaho Falls
her for the next treasurer and nominated the Republican
convention the gallant fellows who are defeated viii probably
to make the vote unanimous.
Eph Watson the deputy county attorney born in Eng
Oneida county IDAHO from 1879 to 1882 was admitted to
practice law before the supreme court Of Utah 1893 to
Backoot three years ago and pracced law till he appoint
ed TO his present position He wants to serve another term as
principal
Robert McGracken native OF Illinois, taught school
and insurance Bmgham county for several years. prac-
hcmg law Blackfoo Of good habits and character,
and making Of his strength for the ,ninaton county
attorney.
J.F Kinney came to Idaho from Iowa in 1885, lived on
Lost for several years and then removed Backoot
educate his sons and daughters He one Of the well respect
ed d Backoo and would like to act as probate Judge
but he isn't likely run anybody to death to get the nomination
G. II Bevan the present probate Judge, was born in ll-
nois in 1872 enlisted among the volunteers 1861 and has
lived near Shelly for the past years The Judge would like
to serve second term
Jas Wray 10 Bryan, ldaho seven eight
years ago. where he has undertaken make home
farm and to provide for large family Mr. Wray seeks the
nomination for probate Judge.
Miss Julia NJ Anderson is San, franciscan by birth has
spent Of her life Idaho and has served school super
nendent the past years. Miss Anderson likes the work
, and is willing to again.
VIM Hancock has lived in Oneida county for many years.
and Backoo for about years He has always been not
ed Tor loyalty to the Republican party and wiling to serve
commissioner
/. ]. Porter here from Pennsylvania in $751; and is
Of the solid farmers of the Wessde He halls from Rose
precnt staunch Republican and willing
soner from district number three.
N. P. Jorgensen Of Shelly and J. Jensen Of Goshen are
both talked Of as good material for county commissioner from
district number two and we understand are both willing to act
DR.. Davis Of Backfoot serving as coroner and
willing to again.
Up the present the matter Of representatives seems
very much at but the county entitled three and will
probably find the men,
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