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The Washington times., 1906-08-01
GEORGETOWN NEWS.

uLUHUIIIUWI UL W'U
Edward johnson and Mrs Mary De-
vine Johnston. both weil-known resi-
dents Of Georgetown. were quietly mar
Tied today at noon at Rockville, Mont
gomery county. Md.
George E. Clarke has sold to Ernest
Dahle the two two-story frame dwell
irgs. 1881 and 1893 Thirty~fourth street
northwest. the price paid being $Z'1oO.
Jesse F. Rhodes. OF 1884 Thirty-fourth
street, northwest. has, returned from Bal
timore, Nd. where he spent several
days.
Clinton Brown, OF Georgetown, a MEM
Der of Company s. OF the District Fire
Departmnet, will leave tomorrow for
New York. where he VIII visit his
brother. George Brown, OF the New York
National baseball team.
The deed went on record this morning
whereby Mrs. e a. II. Magruder trans
ferred to Policeman McGin Grove the
tract Of land at the point made bS the
OF the Brookevine road with
Wisconsin avenue. Tenleytown, D. c.
The property is described as part of
Joseph Schiadt. of Georgetown. won
the horse and carriage which was one
or the prizes at the recent lawn Iete
given by st. Aloysius' Church, OF North
Capitol and streets. Mr.. Schladt pur-
chased chance ticket on his visit to
hsa
10 near he was the winner.
The congregation OF the West Wash |
lngton Baptist Church will give q trolley
ride 20 Great Falls. August Il. the pro-
ceeds of which are TO be turned into the |
building fund OF the church.
Mrs. Eva Buckley. OF 1901 Thirty sec |
0nd street. has gone 10 Colonial Beach |
Va, where she will spend her vacation. |
Miss May Mcintyre. OF 1909 Thirty |
second street. who speDt several weeks |
az Round Hill. Va. is now at Colonial |
Beach. Va.
Miss Nav sparshott viii leave during
the week for Colonial Beach, where she |
Will remain several weeks.
George s. Connen. son OF Dr. G. z. |
Nonnel. who for many years resided at |
S25O \ street, is employed as a reporter |
on the Courier. OF Connellsville. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. James c. McSherry, OF /
New York. are the guests of Miss Irene 1
Forrest, OF 1888 n street.
Miss Grace Ward. OF 272T p street, and /
Miss Alto Plowden, OF 215 Thirteenth /
street southwest. have gone 10 Bush /
wood. st. Mary county. Nd. where /
hey will remain about a month.
Captain Muir. OF 1TT Thirty-ffth /
street. accompanied by his wife and /
amily. Is spending several weeks az At
antic City. y. J.
Mrs. H ". Fisher, OF $3.50 o street.
has gone 20 Blue Ridge Summit for sew
.ral weeks
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Miss May Mcintyre, OF 1909 Thirty
second street. who speut several weeks
at Round Hill. Va. is now at Colonial
Beach, Va.
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Miss Nav Sparshott will leave during
the week for Colonial Beach, where she
Will remain several weeks.
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George s. Connen. son OF Dr. c. z.
ConneL. who for many years resided al
300 y street, is employed as a reporter
on the Courier, OF ConnellsvfIle Pa
The Washington times., 1906-08-01
For Rent
Furnished HOuscs.

FOR RENT-FOTnished house six rooms and
bath, with use OF fine piano music and IL
oraryi very reasonable; part taken in board
II desired 81 st ne. near CapitoI AMI
Library aul-1f
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
JOHN F. HOLCOnBE,
Candidate for Sheriff

A native son of Colorado the land of
gold and sunshine is the republican can
dldate for the important office OF Sheriff
IF Clear Greek county. Born in Central
City, September 10, 1868. John F. Hol-
co,nbe has since absorbed oceans OF the
invigor ratine ozone of the mountains, and
ne is a typical whole souled, generous
and genial mountaineer.
Every man, woman and child in the
western end of Clear Creek county kuo VS.
John +. Bolco nbe. None can question
ais inte gritty, honesty nor his ability, and
and as the next Sheriff of this county,
the duties OF the office will receive the
same good judgement as given his own
business affairs
For the past two decades Mr.. Hol-
combe has been engaged in business at
the county seat. For the first FIVE years
he was in the butcherlns business and
for the last fifteen he has been in the !iv-
rry business. He numbers his friends by
the score, and his popularity in his home
town will be amply reflected when the
ballots are counted November s Mr..
Holcombe is strong, clean and most
he aspires.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
CLAUS ANDERSON
Commissioner, First District.

The duties of The office Of county com.
missioner are similar in many respects to
the duties of a director in bank or other
corporation. Despite the common i'm
preston the Office is far from being sine
cure, and requires no, only general
business knowledge, bu, business Judge.
ment well.
In the selection of Mr.. Claus Anderson
OF this city as their candidate the repub-
lican party made 10 mistake Possessing
all of the qualifications, and having al
ready attained success in mercantile lines
no one can successfully question his COM
potency.
Mr. Anderson is native of Sweden,
where IN about 1905 there was con,no-
non which first called attention to him
self. In 1886 he came to Chicago where
ae stayed for three years In 1850 Idaho
Springs look ed good to him and it has
snce been his home. Seven years ago he
engaged in business with w. Hallberp
and the firm of II 4llhers and Anderson
has prospered. Mr.. Anderson has busi-
1ess ability. and an extended acuuaiu
tance, ana is fully alive to the needs and
requirements to make Clear Creek a big
ger and better county
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

many aspirants to the Office in the second
congressional district, hur II was the con
census of opinion hat no stronger, cltan-
er candidate could have been selected
and none Who would receive greater sup
port than the ior mer lieutenant governor.
As presiding officer of the senate dur
ing the turbulent sessions OF the Four
teenth and the b-ginnirg Of the Fifteenth
general assemblies, Governor Hageott
won for himsel! the respect Of every sen-
ator in that body, both republican and
democrat. HIS official ard private life
has been above reprosch and he is
known as a man OF sterling Integrity,
with an abundance of what is often lack
ing IN public ottlciaiS-g"od old common
sense. HIS qualifications include wide
experience and knowledge, particularly
in the mining field, ~he-e much benefic-
ial legislation will inevitably be present
ed in congress, Governor Haggott viii be
a most capable advisor because OF his ex-
tended practical knowledge of mining
conditions as well rs his k1o Wedge OF
existing mining laws.
Governor Hsggott Is in hearty accord
with the national administrator at
Washington, where be is already fNor-
ably known and respected HayiI < an
extended acquaintance with leading
members OF the bar, as well as the major
portion OF the mining men IN this state.
he will be far from beng stranger in
the capitol nut't,ng. He has been les
iaeut OF Colorado for more than twenty
years, and in tie prime OF life, is fully
equipped 10 serve his state with credit III
the national councils. Al able, co1scteu-
tious aAd iuiefatigahle worker, the re-
publlc4ns of the Second Congressional
district may we'll be proud to have him
as their candidate, and his election to
the high office viii reflect credit upon the
party, the county, d1srIci and state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
HARVEY r OLIVER
Candidate for County Surveyor


Following the established custom. Mr..
Oliver was unanimously nominated as a
candidate to succeed himself as county
surveyor Mr. Oliver is a compar 4tively
young man, mining aud electrical eng
ineer with future before him He is
accurate and paIustakIng IN his profess
sional capacity, and while the duties of
the Office of surveyor are light and the re-
muueratton small, MI Oliver neverthe-
less devotes the same care and cnnsidera-
ton to the work As in his private practice.
The honor OF his former nomination
and election, came to him entirely uu-
solicited, as was the case IN his recent
denomination. II is a deserving tribute
to his ability, and is no little encourage
nent to a young man At the outset Of a
professional career.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
HENRY a. BUCHTEL.
Candidate for Governor


1t seems strange caprice OF fate, that
ont of the turmoil Of state politics, that
republican nominee tor the guheruatorial
chair. such clean. conservative. conscien
tlous and capable candidate a has been
selected by the republican party. Never
in the history of the Centennial state,
have the people had as a choice at lie
head OF thu re pec'ive II KITS, 50 well de
fined distinction as at the present time.
one candid ate an avowed anarchist, no"
in Jail; another a professional politician
aud Office seeker, and another aith nat
ional fame in one respect. but grand
stand artist aud misguided VI nth III his
home state. Well may the Denver vel
lows plunge into the red ink barrel and
well may the chrome Office seeker, ward
heeler and others of their ilk, sit up and
take notice
of the republican candid te for govern
or of the great state of Colcr do. whe
has adogt d the slogan "Cl-an roilttcs
and a Square Deal, +" aud who !, knn~ n
personally IN every one of tie h4lt hun
dred counties of the state, ii is alttI's'
less to add much 20 I at which has
been said in regard to his capsbillty
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
CHAS. A. CROSSON.
Nominee for Assessor

Since he has filled the important Office
or county Assessor, Mr.. Crosson has
worked diligently III rearrangiug the
records of his department, and now ref
er nee may be quickly made to any
tract of land mineral survey or town 10,
III the county. He has made new miner.
al, land and city block books, and has
prepared an alphabetical index to the
have been segregated, and the proper
acreage entered up, including the miner
al surveys which lie partially in the ad
] Dining counties. The uuknown list has
been cut down, aud by numbering the
-chedules he has saved much time for the
com mi nissiouers. The office has been sys-
teuaiized completely, and there is no
doubt but that the taxpayers of this
county will show their appreciation at
the polls early in November. A corpor-
alton usually increases the pay OF an
efficient employee, but this is not posi-
BILE under our system Of government
The excellent manner in which the
stfairs of the assessors Office have been
handled, certainly entitle Mr.. Crossou to
great credit, and have entailed a great
amount of extra labor for which the
-ssessor cannot receive Compensation
other than reelection and by which his
Iabors will be Of benefit to himself
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
EDWARD n. SABIN,
Candidate for Representative.


That the rank and file of the repuhli-
can party IN Clear Greek county has
keen appreciation of abb ity could not be
more elequentlv indicated than in the
selection made by them in the nouiua-
ton for representative from this county
o The Sixteenth General Assembly
A man of recognized legal learnlnl.
And one of the leading practitioners at the
nar, he possesses the rare elements OF
belt < what is termed an office lawyer as
well as pleader. 4 brilliant orator. he
possesses the qualifications necessary to
success by beng able to think on is
feel, - A strong debater and well versed
in parl amentary practice IN dellb-raiive
bodies. it is predicted that his name will
he much in evidence "heu the records Of
the house journals are complied.
Another important factor is the wide
a Acquaintance eniovei by Mr.. Sahir
among the men in public life in Colorado
and in the halls of the lower house of the
state slslature he will be among friends
and acquaiutances from every part of the
state
Edward NJ Sabiu is a native of u .ne
county, W sconsin, and first attracted
The attention of his father aud mother in
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

her time since the organization of
Clear Cr- ek county forty odd years ago
The administration OF the office ctu d
not have been handled more thoroughly,
and those who have had business to
transact have found Mr. CONS ock and
aud obltying The handsome surplus
fund, which under the fee system is
turned over to the treasurer, is not the
least of the benefits to the taxpayers of
this county
Allen r. Comstock was born in New
York state where he received his prrna
ry educa ion. He served his country as
"a soldier, eulssting as private in Co. NJ.
Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, and at the
close of the war settled in Jefferson coun-
ty, Kansas, where he engaged in the har-
ness making business. In 1874 Mr..
Comstock cime to Idaho Springs and
was employed by Henry Plummer. In
1883 he was taken into partnership with
the formation Of the firm Of plummer &
Co. of which he is still member
Mr. Coms,ock has never sought public
Off e, and he was the victim of con-
spiracy among his friends upon his first
nomination. 50 well pleased were the
latter over his business-llke adminlstra-
ton that they insisted upon his accept
ing the nomination tor second term.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

county in the past and at the preset
Will verify the statement that The none
t,r. affairs of the comfy has received
c reful, conservative and econ 1rnrcal at
t ,ntion at the hands Of the present in
cum bent of tn tre ssurer's office.
Mr.. Peter D. Spraukle first saw the
light of day IN peunsylvanla. He at
tended school and worked on farm in
his younger days. At the time OF the
great Civil strife he enlisted as private
ia Co E. Ilsth Penn. Volunteers, and
At the close Of the war was mustered out
ss a first lieutenant. He located in
Missouri where he followed farming
for some years, and in 1879 settled in
Empire where he remained until 1886
In the latter year Mr., Spraukle went to
Silver Plume where he engaged in
business. Having a modest and quiet
and leading an exemplary
private life he has host Of warm friends,
aud his reelection by an over whelm-
ing majority will attest his worth and
While some Sriticis II has been made
because the treasurer insisted upon the
pa tnent OF interest on taxes past due,
he has only enforced the provisions of
the law in that regard and has treated
all alike. Mr.. John White, as depu'y,
has ably assisted Mr.. Sprankle in his
duties and those having hal business re-
lations with the Office have been treated
with uniform courtesy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
uoN. FLOR ASHBAUGH
Candidate for District Judge.

Candidate tor District Judge.
The republicans in the counties COM
prising the First JuAicial district in the
selection Of Judge Flor Ash baugh can
didate for the district bench, could not
have shown better jui gem eut, not with
standing the bitter criticism and contin
nous mudslingiug performance Of one
certain alleged republican who is now a
regular contributor to the democratic
press at 10 cents per line. The insane
rantings of this political lunatic do not
conceal the motive of the INSCRIPTIONS
author.
Those who have had business or social
relations with Judge Ash baugh have been
Impressed with his genial manner, and
there are none who can successfully ques-
ton his qualifications for the district
judgeship, as both the attorneys and the
laity concede his ability and legal learn
ING. and when he takes his seat upon the
district bench it can be safely asserted
that partisanship will be set aside, and
cases tried IN that court will receive i'm
partial and most careful consideration.
Judge Ashbaugh has served several
terms as county judge in Gilpin county
a.d his record on the bench is COM
Ynendab]e, not one of his decisions hav
been reversed by courts of last resort.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

1866. Until 1854 he attended local
school, and then for several years 'auA hit
the little tots as he stu1iet the higher
branches to enable him to enter college.
In 1850 Mr.. Sabin came to Colorado, 10
eating in Georgetown. remaining until
the Fall of 1891 when he returned to
Wisconsin where he entered the law de-
partment of the University OF Wisconsin
He received his sheepskin on June ri,
1893, and in 1894 located in Idaho
Springs to practice his profession. Mr..
Sabin's law practice has steadily grown,
and although his time is occupied early
and late, he has always responded to
every call effec;ing the public veal a,
considerable sacrifice Of his own interests.
A loyal friend, a conscientious and con
siderate counsellor, fearless fighter lor
what he conceives to be the right, he
will be a credit to Clear Greek county IN
the legislature, and no citizen Of this
common we ,lth will ever have cause to
regret having cast his vote for Ed NJ.
Sabin.
An active member of several fraternal
organizations including the Ancient Or
der of Workmen, Knights of Ptthias,
Woodmen Of the World. Improved Order
of Red Men aud Benevolent and Pro,ec-
tive Order of Elks, Mr. Sabin has always
been willing worker in any charitable
undertaking, and generous contributor
to the relief of those in distress.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

It is much more desirable to have a
physician for the office of coroner, as
very often the county is saved the ex
p-nse of an inquest well as an autopsy
to ascertain the cause of death, merely
by the knowledge necessarily possessed
by prac,icing physician.
DR.. Charles A. Ferris, our candidate,
was born in Saginaw, Michigan, in 1877 l.
He came to Colorado in 1893 locating in
Denver, where he completed his educa-
ton, graduating from the Gross Medical
college with the class of 1900. Several
years experience in the d. & R. G.
hospital at Salida, and in Denver re-
ewing hospitals, gave him great adj
vancement in his chosen profession.
For over three years DR.. Ferris has
been a practitioner in the county seat,
where he enjoys splendid reputation
both as physician as well as personally.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
MARTHA A. BOWMAN
candidate for County Superintendent
of Schools.

Having enjoyed the very best educa.
n3nal advantages in her youth, and poss
essing rare literary attainments, Mrs.
Martha A. Bowman, ths nominee for
voted he best years OF her life in impart
ing others that Knowledge. Born and
reared near Boston, the recognized CEN
ter of culture and learning in this
as teacher of music and languages
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

An early marriage interviewed and in
1879 she accom- panied her husband to
Colorado. Some years later she
sumed teaching music and the higher
branches, and in 1907 she was elected
secretary of School District No. S,
which position she resigned to become
County Superintendent of Schools in
1893.
Mrs. Bowman has been an indefati-
gable worker IN literary and education
al circles. both in aud out Of season.
There are many Of her former pupi
in different parts of the country, and
all have a kindly remembrance Of
their teacher. Personally, Mrs. Bow
man is one of the most charming and
pleasant of women, to which is large.
ly due her success as an instructor,
l, is foregone conclusion that she
will be elected by handsome majority
to the Office to which she aspires.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
DR.. CHARLES A. FERRIS
Candidate for Coroner.

The off ce of coroner while seemingly
unimportant is quite the contrary. Upon
he good judgement of the coroner in
he conduct of his office, depends
whether the taxpayers shall be called
upon to pay much unnecessary expense
which while it may be legally incurred, =,
may be at the same time petty graft.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
PETER ID. SPRANhLE.

+@VEFt1EIVV IE7F N07I4TINN IIV9teNltf. T
In the nomination of the present
county treasurer to succeed himself the
republican part OF this county paid
a deserved recog litlon and ouor to
one who has ably filed the Office for the
past two years. A reference to state
nients of the financial condition of the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

ALLEN r. COASTOCH.

Nominee for Clerk and Recorder.
During the incumbency of the present,
county clerk and recorder, who. follow
date for reelection to a second term,
there has been larger volume of husi-
II, SIS transacted in the Office than at any
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
WARREN a. HACGOTT.

Ianlllate iOr congress, second Congress
sioual District.
In yielding to the wishes of host of
friends throughout the western par, OF
Colorado, FIX Lieutenant Governor W.
A Haggott did not give his consent
withou. due Consideration. There were
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

Mr. Anderson is serving his second
term as member of the city council of
Idaho Springs, and his colleagues in that
board, as well as property owners in this
city, appreciate his counsel and advice
IN matters concerning municipal affairs
Mr.. Anderson is Il substantial citizen a
Conservative business man and a heavy
TAX payer. He will make an ideal
county comm missioner
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-07-05
TRADE AND TRAFFIC.

The trade of Chill Is almost entire
,y in the hands OF Europeans
France imported 100000 worth OF
,pples from Canada last summer and
tall.
In 1904 Denmark sent to England
over $4,000 tons OF butter, valued at
S45, 900 900.
1t is thtimated that 100000 tons of
steel rails for 1907 delivery are under
negotiation, and that fully half that
tonnage has already been placed
1t is said that the hides of American
live cattle sent TO England to be killed
and eaten arc by prearrangement all
sent back across the Atlantic, there to
be tanned, and. mayhap, reshipped to
England as leather or in boots and
shoes.
Shipments of anthracite coal during
May amounted to S,254,320 tons. against
COOS, 15S tons in May last year. For
the year, to date, the shipments aggre-
gate 1900, 1888 tons, contrasted with
24,872,95 tons in the corresponding
period last year.