The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1906-10-26
OF INTEREST TO VOTERS.
Prospective Officials of Koot-
enai County.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.
Something About Those on the
Ticket.

Following are the first of SER
les OF brief sketches furnished by
those who are in position to
know and designed to be of inter
est to voters desiring to learn
something about the personnel of
the republican ticket, the reputa-
tions and occupations of the cam
didates
William A. Leslie, of Bonners Fer
ry, is the Republican candidate for
county commissioner from the third
district. Mr.. Leslie has resided in
the county number OF years and has
been, during that time, engaged In
ranching and numbering. He is
man Of exemplary habits, fine busi.
ness capacity, active and energetic,
fair minded in all his dealings with
his fellow men, and In the communi-
ty where he lives will receive not only
the Republican vote, but scores of
Democrats are earnest IN support of
his candidacy. The Republican party
made no mistake in nominating Mr..
Leslie ior this important and respon-
Sible position. lie Is man of fami-
ly and resides on his ranch near Bon
ners Ferry.
A. j. Clark, Of Granite, Republican
nominee for county commits
sloner from the second district IS
farmer by occupation and has resided
IN Kootenai county for many years,
He is thoroly conyersant with the
needs OF the county and particularly
the needs Of the rural districts. Mr..
CLARK is man of honesty and integ-
| rity, capable of performing the duties
of the Office for which he has been
nominated. He has always had the
| respect and esteem of his neiEhbors
and all others who know him. He
has been familiar figure at Republi-
can county conventions for many
years, and has always been loyal to
| the grand old party He Is man OF
family, and Mrs. Clark Is one Of the
most enthusiastic and devoted Repu5-
licans in the county.
9. g. Edwards, of st. Malies, Is the
Republican candidate for county com
missioner from The first commission
er's district Mr.. Edwards has had
mis- residence In this county for a
number of years. He is engaged in
/ ranching and merchandising aud is
an intelligent and experienced man
IN business. He was the unanimous
choice of the tiIst commissioners dis
trict for the nomination, and his
selection has proven tower of
strength to the Republican cause Ia
the southern part of the county. Ills
private character is without blemish
and his loyalt, as Republican goes
without saying.
Roberts S. McCrea, Republican can
didate for county auditor, has lived
Ia KoOteLal county for ninetee o
years. During this time he has been
engaged in The mercantile business,
Vas postmaster at Ra,hdrum for d
short time, and has, for the last two
ears, been probate Judge.
AS an individual, MI. McCrea',
! character Is above repruach ant
,nerever known he Is exceedingly,
popular. He has the confidence o
lhe community in which he lives ant
Of every body with whom he has deal
, lngs, both private and public. A.
probate Judge, he has made the hes
G record that has ever been made b.
any incumbent of this office. For tn
!, drst time 10 the histor, of the coun
e ~, under his administration, the pro
S uate court has made itself selfsus
tanning. He has always been al
: unflinching Republican, and hi
clerical ability is Of the highest order
No man in the county is better fttet
+ to hold the position III county audto
6 and district court clerk Than he
Accuracy and method In keeping
: poks aud preserving official record
: are the first essentials IN an office O
= this kind, and talent in these partiC
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