Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-02
A STRONG COUNTY TICKET.

A S1RONC COUNTY 1ICkEI.
Last week tle Democrat deferred saying any
thing cditorially OF the Democratic ticket placed
in the field by the consolidated Democracy. 1t
was because the proceedings OF the county conven
ton were given IN full and engrossed much Of our
space. The ticket however, is a strong one and
worthy of favorable comment.
JoHN a. HAiNAY.
The ticket is lead by John A. Hannay, editor OF
die Versailles Leader, who was nominated for the
office of Representative because there are few, if
any, men in Morgan County who are better able
70 represent us in the Legislature than Mr.. Hannay.
He is well versed in state affairs, while he knows
exactly the feeling of the constituency whom he
desires to represent, and can be counted upon to
ac4uit himself with honor, if elected He will
tuly assist in carrying out the policy Of reform
'ncolspassed IN the platform adopted by the state
convention. Whatever else may be said of John
Hannay, he is honest, and honesty bears good
fruits whenever and wherever the seed is plal.;ed.
30 man in the county is better known by all ole
ments than Mr.. llanmay, He has not asked the
people Of this county for " single trust in recent
years, yet he has been a faithful party servant
and has worked for the success OF Democracy from
boyllood. The people in every precinct Of the
county know this. He was chosen because all
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honor and could concentrate hi, friends by honor
able means when She vote of the county is cast in
November The Democrat will support Mr.
tiannay, first, because h" is honest, second, be
aausc we need men Of his intelligence and brains
n the Legislature to assist Gov. Folk in wiping on
corruption; third, because we believe he is tn,
strongest man in Morgan County and will aid il
bringing friends to our ranks, and in carrying til,
ticket TO victory.
J.MFS b. SpURLOCK.
The nominee sor collector Of Morgan Count,
"as jalac, Il. Spurlock, II native or the county. Z
man whose ability for the position cannot b
questioned. He has filled the important position
of Circuit Clerk in the county, with credit to him
self and to the satisfaction of the people at large
Ills business qualifications are such as to common,
HIM to all voters. His honesty, integrity and in
oustriouS habits are known throughout the county
He will add strength to the ticket, while we fe,
that Mr.. Spurlock should be elected on genera
principles. Thia was an instance where "tl
office sought the man.
ZOE X, MII..IOTT,
The candidate for sheriff, is a native born citizer
lie is a farmer, whose success in life attests Il.
good qualities. He was encouraged t. accent til
lomination by his neighbors and friends at HON
because they realize his ftncss for the Office {
sheriff OF Morgan'County. He il. a man of matur
Judgment, and being an honorable aad capabl
citizen comes before tho voters With a nscord TIM
:aNuot be assailed.
JOHS j. JONES.
For Prosecuting Attorney, John J. Jones'. {
Florence, was unanimously chosen by tive CONVEX
non, because of his peculiar itnesS for that pc
%sition, and because he has honest convio .ions an
:. no. Backward in making them known. lie