The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-29

Because he is an honest man. be-
cause he Is capable. because he has
made no pledges and Is therefore,
free from all campaign promises;
and last but not least. because he de-
clares that he himself will be sheriff.
II elected. sheriff Of all the people.
and Will wear no mans collar Also
4 because he is not only mentally quali-
fed but also physically, which counts
for much In the proper adminlstra-
ton OF the affairs Of that Office.
| Why viii En- Morris should be re-
elected Prosecuting attorney:
Because he has done his work we'll
and knows the business. He is an
able lawyer, he secures many con-
victions, he is one Of the most sues
cessful prosecutors in the state, and
because he is thoroughly honest in
discharging the duties of his Office.
and because his work is above criti-
cism.
Why Gore should be elected coun-
| ty clerk:
Because he Is finely equipped for
the place, because he owes his nomi-
nation to the people. who supported
him in his fight, made without the
support OF any powerful political in-
terests or factors, because he made a
clean fight and did not enter into any
arrangement to peddle or barter the
office for support either from his own
or the opposite party. and because all
know he will do his duty without fear
or favor.
Why Wade Coffman should be
elected circuit clerk:
Because Wade Coffman is gem
tleman Of splendid education and
has an extensive knowledge of the
affairs of the county, having been for
years thrown into familiarity with
public questions. Eaturally, too,
one Of the brightest minds in the
county. Also because he is honest
and upright in his dealings with men
and is worthy Of the trust the Office
of circuit clerk brings with 1t. He
is thoroughly capable and has a store
Of energy and enterprise that would
adjust him at once to the Office.
Why John B. strother should be
elected county commissioner:
Because he did not enter into any
combination to get the Office nor did
he ever aid in bartering any public
office. Because he is a clean man in
every way, because he is honest,
moral and conscientious. Because
he will do the people a service they
need at all times, that is to say, he
will ever officially act in the interest
Of all the people and not few, who
require certain pedges and promises
before they will let men run for Of
fee.
Why Ernest I. Pigott should be
elected county assessor:
Because his work as such has been
above defect. Because he knows the
business as but few men know 1t.
Because he has complete knowledge
of the Office and the work. Because
he is man Of good judgment and
treats every man alike, aiming at all
times to give every one square deal.
Why Charles G. Fittro should be
elected county surveyor:
Because as such there has never
been any Dissatisfaction with him.
His work is always approved and he
does it right. Because he Is faith
full to the trust and is alert to the in
terests Of the county.
Why Charles NJ. Hart and Marcus
l.. Riblett should be elected to the
House of Delegates:
Because they are Republicans in
thorough sympathy with the new tax
laws and all other Republican meas
ures, together with the present plat
form OF the Republican party. Be-
cause they served the people veil as
such and did not betray any trust.
Because they are capable and con-
scientious.
Why Charles G. coftman should be
elected state senator:
Because he is an able lawyer,
versed in the states needs. Because
he stands squarely on the Republican
platform. Because he endorses the
work Of the party done in the last
several years. Because he promises
to abide by the will OF the people on
vital questions, one of which at least
may be submitted to them to be voted
on and decided. And because he
will vote for a Republican for the
United States Senate.
These are but few of the salient
reasons why the entire Republican
ticket should be and will be elected.
There are numerous other good rea-
sons as most Of the Telegram readers
know, but these are sufficient to men
ton here.
The ticket is representative from
top to bottom, is thoroughly Ameri-
can and old Harrison county is proud
to help elect such men to Office.
A Democratic False Hope.
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