The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-07

apolis forty-five years ago Educated at
the public schools and the state univer-
sity. Son of the late Franklin Cook, for
mers county surveyor and worked under
him in that office. Manager and treas
urer of the Cook Stone company, with
quarries at various places along the river
within the city. Been in that business for
twenty two years OF good character, as
Hsoeiations and capacity. Well qualified for
/ the position off, county commissioner.
From present indication he has the best
snow for the nomination against Nash.
Vote for Cook to beat Nash
Edward G. FaIk-Resides at 10 w Thir-
ty-third street. Born in Minnesota forty
i've years ago. Lived in the city twenty
! seven years. Harness maker by trade.
Runs a harness shop at 8 E Lake street,
Active in national guard. affairs for many
years and very popular with all classes
| there. Adjutant of the Thirteenth Min
| nesota during the Philippine campaign
His army and national guard records first
| class. Reputation and business credit
good. Very industrious and has fair ca
| pacity.
Michael w. Nssf-Resides at 513 Sixth
| street s.. Born in Ireland sixty-five years
4 ago. A resident Of Minneapolis since
/ 1S48 Was originally teamster. Became
interested in real estate in the boom days
land acquired some means. Was a direc-
tor of the Irish American bank His rec
ord following the failure of that institu-
t1on was very discreditable to him. Has
no business occupation. A candidate for
county commissioner in every election
= since 1883 and served three terms. A
member OF all combines and an active
party to all the extravaganza that have
characterized most of the boards of his
} time. Takes the larger part Of the county
building patronage for his share of the
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official capacity than that of Job
hunter. The public interests have suf-
| fered notably from his presence on the
board Wholly out Of place in a modern
official body that wants to do public bust
ness in a business-like way. No voter Of
the third district, who has any regard for
the interests of the taxpayers. can ca st
! his vote for M. w. Nash
Frank M. Barnard-Resides at 10 F,
Franklin avenue. Born in Minneapolis
forty-ive years ago. Educated at public
schools and state university. Assistant
q secretary, and treasurer of the Kettle
River Quarries company. Formerly in the
JOB printing business and in the business
office of the Minneapolis Tribune
e United States stamp agent for the three
years previous to the repeal Of the Span
: ish war tariff Active worker in local
J. politics for many years. Son of DR.. A
: Barnard, former county commissioner
a from the fourth district. Has taken E
keen interest in third district county com
n missioner contests for many years. Says
A he was largely responsible for Nash's de.
5. feat in 1896, and for his election in 1900
e Good general capacity. His former activity
II in county affairs, business and political
y has not fitted him for wholly disinterestet
= service the board.
,e Democratic.
le George n. Rentz-No other candidate
Il Member of the firm of Rentz Bros, ma nu
ID ia cti1rine- jewellers Of 51o Fire+ o11on,,a {