Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-04-14

there were two candidates al county
convention. Mr.. II. F. Wilcox OF Ihet-
ford and E. w. Smith, Esq, OF Wells
River. Mr.. Smith did not conduct an
active canvass, but developed credit
able strength, and was defeated by Mr.
Wilcox in very close vote. It had
been anticipated that Mr.. Smith would
come forward this year as a fayorite
Tor the place. At one time be did con-
slider the matter, but, owing to private
reasons, has decided. we understand,
that be will not be a candidate at this
time. The town OF Newbury will pre-
sent for the senatorship Mr.. Hamilton
T. Baldwin, a successful farmer and
business man, who has represented
his town with credit and has always
worked actively and faithfully for the
party's interest. Another candidate Is
Mr.. Harry f. Parker OF Bradford, edi-
tor of fhe Opinion. Mr.. Parker is one
Of the leading publishers Of the state,
has built up a good business, is presi-
dent of the Vermont Press association,
is prominent in Odd Fellowship and
has served creditably in the party.
particularly as Orange county member
OF the state committee. STAFFORD, too,
which hasn't had a senator for twenty
years, will support her townsman, Mr..
James S. Morrill,. representative in the
last House, and who has the prestige
Of illustrious parentage in the late Sen
ator Morrill,.
Whichever of these men secures the
majority in his own probate district
will undoubtedly be chosen. The
West side will take pleasure in ratify-
ing the preference thus recorded.
On the West side, the announced
candidates are Guy A. Clough and
George w. Flagg Of Braintree, each
well-known farmer Of THRIFT and good
and Chester Dickey and L.
D. Tillotson of Washington, which town
has not been represented in the senate
for about forty years. Mr. Flagg and
Mr.. Dickey have been candidates here
tofore, the latter carrying his probate
district in 1900 against w. B. Wall,
only to be defeated in convention. Mr..
Dickey has served as assistant Judge,
and like Mr.. Tillotson, a merchant OF
has represented his town,
as, indeed, have both the Braintree
men theirs. Braintree has not had a
senator for several years. The eau
cuses in these towns will probably de-
termine which two of the four candi-
dates will measure strength in the con-
yention.
Bradford district has TOR four years
had the states attorneyship by the
of ID. 5. Conant Of Brad
ford. II will come to the Randolph
district this year. The candidates are
VI. NJ. Wilson, Esq, OF Randolph
md w. c. White, Esq, OF Williams
own, who, it chances, are the only
attorneys in this district who have
lot already served in this capacity.
rs the senior in practice, Mr.. Wilson
viii command support at this time.
lie has had abundant legal experience,
5 energetic in behalf Of his clients and
njoys large practice. Mr.. Whites
now will undoubtedly in
re TO his advantage in future.
The East side representative on the
ounty bench, Judge William Paul
t West Fairlee, will undoubtedly be
etained another term in accordance
nth custom. Among those who have
cen suggested for the West side
are c. u. Lathrop and
george Beckett of Williamstown,
elva +. Thayer of Braintree and w.
'. Swan OF Tunbridge. OF these,
lr. Lathrop is perhaps regarded with
lost favor at present, though senti-
lent is not yet definitely fixed.
For sheriff, Washington has two
andidates, w. +. Worthley and G. w. |
Downing, both OF them efficient depu-
les. None others are yet in the field.
Judge S. NJ Gleason of Thetford
I'LL succeed himself in the Bradford |
rebate district, and present indica-
ons are that there will be no oppo-
ition to the retention OF Judge w. ii.
'ichols in the Randolph district.
i is altogether probable that Orange !
Ounty Republicans will favor the re-
lection of Senator Redfield Proctor,
nd will take action at the convention |
nat will leave their senatorial nomi-
ees under practical instructions to
nat effect. What the convention will
o as to the liquor issue it is yet too |
arly to forecast. The state conven-
on will then have been held and the
cleared somewhat. but |