Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-29
DARK HORSE WINS.
Sheriff elect Knowles Chooses w. G.
Foss of Foxcroft AS Deputy.

Dover. Me. Dec. 2S.-The contest fer
as deputy sheriff in Tpx-
croft came to q close this afternoon
when il became known that Sheriff
elect James NJ. Knowles of Dover has
named Walter G. Foss of Foxcroft as
the man whom he would appoint to
mention cf Mr.. FosS' name came as a
thunderbolt out Of n clear sky for no
one doubted but that either Dana II
Hanforth or Il. W. Mcclure would be
given tie place. These two men have
been candidates for the past month
or more and each has been working
hard. Both had strong support and
never before was such contest wagrd
in FoXcroft for q deputy sheriff :;
berth. To have an entirely dark horse
win out was a surprise that will not
be forgotten for y long time. Mr.. Foss
who Will receive the appointment.
Is however. q very popular man ana
many people in both Dover and Fox
croft are glad that the shcrift-clect 81 ~
fit to name him for the position :,s
deputy. He has long been actively as
sociatcd with the business interests Of
FOXcroft ana is at the nreScnt tim"
salesman for q fertilizer house ana ~
the Same time conducts grain and
feed business on North street. 1t will
be his first attempt at holding q pub
lie office, but Mr.. F'osS bids fair to
make = very popular officer.
Shcriff-elect Knowles also made pub
lie this afternoon the names of The
other men who arc 10 receive deputy
sheriff herthS for the next two years.
Four of the old DEPUTIES are re-an-
pointed. They arc Harry L. Sawyer of
Gre"nvillc. John r. Weymouth Of San
servillc. John K. Flint of Monsoon ami
Ezckihl l.. Chase of Brownvillc. All
have served one or more terms and
are very efficient officers.
The now deputies will he Bella r. Kim
ball Of Milo, w II. Peasc Of Wellington,
Fred A. Heath of Ciuilford ana Walter G.
FosS Of F'oXcrrft. Mr.. Kimbali Of Milo
was one Of Mr.. Knowles strongest sup
porters when he was UP for the nomi-
nation last June and it was universally
conceded that he would he named rs a
deputy under Mr.. Knowles administra-
ton. Mr.. Eimball is in the livery bust
ness in Milo and is q man who will doubt
less make a very popular and capable"
officer of the law. Tho deputy in Milo
who has hold office for many years. is
Abel +. Leonard, who for many terms
has been crier of the supreme court
The Gui!ford man. Fr'd A. II, ath. is
a wcll-known painter and had many sup
porterS as a candidate for appointment
under Mr.. Knowles He takes the place
Of Deputy Otis Martin. who has been an
officer Of the county for many terms.
Mr.. Martin has been Il most capable off
Ger and rctires with the best wishes Of
his many friends
w IT, Pcasc Of Wellington is.an abb
man and is no dcuh' fully ahl" to pre-
serve law and order in that part of the
county, which has been without n d"pu-
ty for the past two years. Mr. Heath
is not s" wei known about the county
seat rs are the other officers, but he is
very highly spoken Of by those who ar"
acquainted with him. and he will no
doubt he able to acquit himself with
credit.
Sheriff elect Knowles will himself act
as jailor and will move into tn" mil res
idence the first of the coming week. Dep
utv Carl r. Noble. who has served as
TAILOR for tho past year and half under
Sheriff Dcarth will return 10 his hom"
in MILO ard after a needed vacation VIII
settle down to other business. Mr. ami
Mrs. Noble leave Dover with much regret
on the part Of their many friends.