Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-02

from their party to this sterling youns
man.
Frank T.. Smith, candidate for coun-
ty attorney, was one of the first law
yers to locate in Fergus. For nearly
qpuarter OF century he has resu-
ed here, and always has been consid-
cred a leader at the bar. lie served
the people as county attorney FIRST in
the early days, and he served llum
we'll He has the knowledge, the IN
dustry and the ability TO brnE tne Of
flee up to the dignity it shou!. have,
and to discharge every duty To the
entire satisfaction of the people.
Charles G. Edwards, Of Gilt Edge
the candidate for assessor, is one of
the Montana men who responded to
the call for soldiers during 'he war
with Spain He served in the Philip
pines with the First Montana regiment
and fairly won his honorable discharg.
from the service. Mr.. Edwards pos
sesses every qualification to mahr II
satisfactory assessor, and when he
takes charge of that office Fergus
county will have no more painstak ing
official.
Miss Lena b. Newell. candidate Tor
superintendent of ."'uoia. while not
a Montana product, mas liVel n the
state SO many years that >nr can al
most considered as such. She re-
sided for long time at TWiE Bridges,
and after fitting herself thoroughly en-
tered the State NGr.nal cOliegl at Dll-
lon to prepare herself for her life
work as a teacher. At Dillon, Miss
Newell made brilliant record, and
the heads of that and other insiltu
tions have certified to her ability in
her chosen field. For long time past
Miss Newell has taught in the public
schools of this city and has been mos
successful in her work. The voter.
OF Fergus county can make no mistake
If they place Miss Newell in the of
flee OF county superintendent
Otto r. Wasmansdorff is another Re
publican candidate whose election i:
conceded by the Democrats. Mr.. Was
mansdorff has filled the position o
county surveyor during the past two
years with conspicuous ability, anG
in the questions constantly arising
calling for the highest technical skill
he has acquitted himself admirably
Fergus county cannot afford to loose
the services OF Mr.. Wasmandorff, es-
pecially just at this time, and he will
be reelected by greater majority
than ever
DR.. Frederick +. AttiX, candidate for
coroner, has been a faithful official
during the past two years, and vii,
undoubtedly be called to serve "a sec
ond term.
s. w. Pennock will have practically
no opposition for the office of public
administrator Mr. Pennock is in ev.
cry way fitted to discharge the duties
is counted small one, conditions arise
where it is necessary to have a man
of high character and of unquestionej
integrity in the position. Ii is much
to the credit of the Democratic part 5
that scarcely a man claiming member
snip in the organization questions ths
election of Mr.. Pennock
For justices of the peace in Bi.
Spring township, the candidates ar,
Edward Brassey. of Lewistown, and I
f. Rice, of Moore. both men of tn,
highest character and ability.
And so, running down the list. i
will be seen that there is not one weal
spot on the Republican ticket. Tn
candidates as a whole are worthy O
the hearty and unanimous support G
the voters. The election of most @
them is already conceded by the oppo.
ition, and if only the Republicans a
individuals do their full duty. ever
nominee will receive such a majOrit
as will place Fergus in the front