Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-17
IN ORANGE COUNTY.

Orange county is beginning to engage
the attention Of the voters. There is
nothing at present to indicate that
the choice will not be made practically
at the usual place and time-the
Republican county convention, held
usually at Chelsea early in july.
The action at the polls in September
is invariably ratification of the con
vention ticket.
For the east side senatorship, there
is one active and one receptive cand-
date. The former is Hon. James r.
Nolan OF Topsham. Mr., McLam is a
leading business man and citizen OF
his town. He has held town offices OF
trust and responsibility. He repre-
scented Topsham in the legislature in
1928. He was assistant judge nj
Orange county court for the two terms
from lSgS-l902 In al these places
he has carried himself with honor and
credit.
The receptive candidate is the Hon.
William Paul OF West Fairlee. who is
Just completing four years of meri-
torious service as assistant judge, for
which place he was nominated with
out effort on his part. We do not I'M
derstand that Judge Paul viii make a
canvass tor the senatorship, but, hay
ING announced his willingness to ac-
cept, will abide by the judgment OF the
county lie is the first citizen OF his
town, which WILDE happy to be hon
ored in his selection.
It is agreed BY all that either Judge
Paul or Judge McLam would serve
the county splendidly in the Senate.
Both are well equipped, and OF ripe
experience.
For the west side senatorship there
are four candidates-all active. james
X Lynde, the prominent and popular
merchant and business man OF vii
Jamestown, has been mentioned for
this Office, and has given the matter Of
being candidate some consideration,
but has concluded not to enter the
field this year. Undoubtedly at some
future time the county will be glad to
avail itself of the services Of so strong
a man as Mr. Lynde
Braintree. which town has not bad a
senator tor twenty years, has candi-
date this year in George W. Flagg.
Two years ago Mr. Flagg was beaten
in the Braintree caucus by Guy a. /
Clough, who in turn. was defeated in
the convention. Mr. Clough is not a
candidate this year. Mr. Flagg was
formerly a successful farmer and sheep /
breeder. He is now engaged in the
horse trade. lie was a soldier OF the
Union lie became noted as a wrest-
Ter in his prime Mr.. Flagg repre-
sented Brainree in the House in
1865.
Another Braintree candidate who p.
has lately entered the field is Se'ya II. /
Thayer. Mr.. Thayer has been Lead
ing citizen in his town TOR many years. /
He represented Braintree in the House
in 1894, receiving at that time the
largest majority ever cast for a candi-
date in that town. He has, at various
times, held most OF the important town
offices, and has twice served as fore
man OF the county grand jury.
Randolph had the senatorship six
years ago, but, as the largest town In
the county, and much the largest in
this district, feels that il is about its
"turn" again. 1t has two candidates.
One Of these is Dana II. Morse. Mr..
Morse is very prominent and sue
cessful farmer. In his business deal
ings he is regarded square and honest.
He is a leading figure in the Vermont
Grange. and is president OF the State
DIirymen's association. Two years
ago Randolph honored him with its
choice as representative. and be served
with credit. Governor Bell bestowed
upon him an appointment as a member
OF the state board Of agriculture, and
he has been heard on agricultural
tOnics in many ulacas ahn1t *ha -t... |