Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-08
Some More Candidates.

candidate for the office of County At
torney, before the coming county con-
vention. Mr.. Boice is we'll known
throughout the county. having spent
the most of his life here. He worked
on farm in the county, later attend
ing the high school in DEBORAH, after
wards teaching in Pleasant township.
and for twelve years Subsequent to
this he was principal of the Calmar
schools. Then ho took the three years
law course at the University of Michi-
gan at Ann Arbor, graduating and
being admitted to the bar, and for the
past five years has been practicing
law in this city. He is jealous
worker for his clients, is upright and
honorable in his dealings. and if NOM
mated and elected will make a worthy
county attorney.
Among the announcements for the
nomination for County Attorney this
week appears the name of n. M.
Berg. Mr.. Berg has been resident
of DEBORAH since childhood, except
when absent attending school. He
was educated at the DEBORAH public
schools, attended Luther College for a
time, later attended drake Universe
ty, where he received the degree of
Bachelor of Laws, and then took the
course at Yale. receiving the degree
of Master of Laws After graduating
he opened an Office in DEBORAH about
three and one-half years ago, and has
since been practicing before the dis
trict court. He is young man of
ability, and has many friends who
would be glad to see him nominated
and elected to the office to which he
aspires.
Among the list this week also ap-
pears the announcement of Recorder
O. H. Lawrence. who is candidate
for denomination. Mr.. Lawrence
needs but little introduction to the
people of Winnesheik county. He
comes from one of the best families OF
Jackson township. and during the
time he has served the people in this
capacity has proven to be faithful,
competent and obliging official. The
duties of his Office have been per.
formed promptly, neatly and correct.
ly. and he asks denomination upon
the bais of good and faithful service.
He has wide acquaintance over the
county which would be glad to see
him renominated.
Mr.. @. NJ Langland of Highland
township has decided to become q
candidate for County Auditor, and an.
nounces his name this week. Mr..
Langland is we'll known to the people
of the county. He was for three and
a half years the efficient deputy for
Mr.. Masters. the present Auditor, re.
signing the position about year age
on account of matters at home demand.
ing that he take charge of the farm fol-
a time. He is thoroughly acquainted
with the duties of the Office, is a
young man of ability and excellent
character, and if nominated and
elected would fill the office with
credit to himself and the county.
Among the candidates for the nomi-
nation for County Attorney appears
this week the name of Mr.. Eugene G..
Johnson. Mr.. johnson was born and
reared in DEBORAH. taking the full
course and graduating at the high
school and also at Luther College,
followed by Gn extended course at
the University of Wisconsin and this
by the law course at the state univers-
ity of Iowa. With this splendid edu-
cation as a foundation he located in
DEBORAH few years ago for the prac-
tice of law, and his work has shown
him to be keen. careful and success
full attorney. He has many friends
who would be glad to see him nomi-
mated and elected and he is capable Of
performing the duties of the office in
a creditable manner.
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