Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29
THE LOCAL COUNTY CONTESTS.

THE LOCAL COUNTY CONiLSAS'
This IL the last opportunity that tire
CENSOR will have to say word relative
to the primary election contests in Yer
non county. This paper has been en-
tirely impartial in the matter; has treat
ed every candidate for nomination with
fairness and impartiality We have felt
that al were entitled to such treatment
All have been loyal republicans and
their claims are entitled to consideration
by the republican voters. Had we so
been disposed we might because OF
large circulation of the paper, singled
out a ticket of favorites and said This
lie the list that must be swallowed But
what would have been thought OF the
presumption of such coursef The ma
tural tendency would rightly be TO say
you go to-(the warmer place., you
domineering boss The primary cleo
ton Is intended to be system for free
dom of action and thought, and we as
vsters thank You to atten1 20 your legit-
innate lines of action, as we are compe-
tent to make our own selection OF candi'
dates That, dear reader is precisely
the attitude of Senator LIS Toilette in
the state fight. As early as last Octo-
Der, in a Chicago hotel with two or
three of his confidential Office holders,
they formulated state ticket for Wis
consin republicans to ratify at the polls
on Tuesday next What manner of par
ty integrity is that2 What would hap
pen to Vernon county dictator who
would attempt such usurpstion of pow
or because, perchance, he happened to
be in position of influence given him
by the people2 The CENSOR Is glad
that nothing resembling slate has been
fixed up for Vernon county republicans
for Tuesday next The candidates are
all men of standing and entitled to fair
treatment at the hands Of the voters.
For county treasurer, register Of
deeds and surveyor, there is no republi.
can opposition for denomination to the
present officers, respectively of Messrs
Torger Berge, CLAUS Gilbertson and
Alex. Ristow. They have each served
the people with integrity and efficiency,
and it would have been a breaking of
party precedent and an impeachment
of their ability and standing as officials
and men to have presented opposition to
-..f~r kA~v~e
prevail as 10 Mr. Dsvidson's candidacy
for governor. And we ask republicans
TO consider carefully this phase OF the
contest for governor.
There is spirited. set good pstured
contest for member Of assembly be-
tween Messrs F. W Ericsson of STARK.
and D T. Mains of this city. They are
men of character and have stood ont
boldly. like Governor Davidson, for the
things that have divided republicans in
past years
The popularity and efficiency OF Mr..
Berlie Moore "a gentleman and eourts.
ous official will win him the nomination
for county clerk without opposition,
Mr. Moore hsa served % depasy in the
position for four years He is paInstak-
ing and prompt in bis work as an of
cial
Three worthy republicans are INST.
ling for the position of sheriff Chris.
o Helgsson, the Purdy merchant; Alb
ner Silbsugh, who served ef3eiantIv in
the Office some years ago William E.
Garrett of this city who has been depu,
ty under Sheriff. severson and Ward
the past four years,
For clerk of the court we have a spir.
tied contest between l. W Davis of
Sterling, John Jacobson of Coon, ard
q c. Gosling of Viroqua-
Doubtless more energy, solicitation
and postage have been bestowed upon
the contest for district attorney than
any Office to be filed. The candidates,
as everybody has reason to know, are
Lawrence Grimsrud Of Westby, Harold
P. Proctor and J. Henry Bennett of Vi
roqua. The later served with unusual
acceptability in the position in the past
Let republicans turn out TO the pri.
maries and use their best Judgment and
select candidates unprejudiced and who
will best serve the interests Of the pub
lie. And 1t is highly important that a
full vote be had