The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-11
EDITORIAL COMMENT

were some of the officers that should pc n1ed
owing to the ruthless expenditure OF the countys
money, and in making our selections we did 80
with the best interests of the voters of the county
In view. We would like to see the county placed
on a cash basis. We would like to see officials
elected who will not spend any more of the coun
tvs money than they would if they were running
their own business. We believe that if the follow:
Ing can be elected there will be notable lessening
OF expenditures Of the county's money, the Work
will go on just the same-and better-and everyone
with the possible exception of the defeated candi-
dates, pleased.
For Sheriff-A. Y. Swanson.
Treasurer-A c. Nerud.
Register of Deeds-Gunder Reshus
County Auditors H. Elliott
Clerk of the District Court-O. M. Champln
Superintendent of Schools-E. G. Warren.
County Surveyor. J. Thomas.
States Attorney-Dudley L. Nash.
The Independent has been watching the state
papers pretty closely and we fail to see one word
that has been said against Alfred Blaisdell secre-
tary of State who is candidate for reelection.
Mr. Blaisdells opponent is making such weak
fight for the nomination that his name is not even
mentioned Here are a few brief facts concerning
the life of Mr. Blaisdell which will give those OF
our readers who not personally acquainted with
that official general idea as to his capabilty:
Secretary of State Alfred Blaisdel of Minot,
Ward County, N. D. born in Fairmont, Mimi,
1875 He is graduate of the Fairmont High
School, 1894 and the University OF Minnesota, re-
ceiving Bachelors degree 1898. Studied law with
Newman, Spaulding & Stambaugh at Fargo; also
at the college of law University of Minnesota. Re-
moved to Harvey, Wells county, going into practice
with exStates Attorney John o. Hanchett Re-
moved to Minot in 1900 where he is now the SEN
Tor member of the law firm of Blaisdell, Bird &
Blaisden; also vice president of The BlaisdellBrd
Company, Qne) which was organized by him MT.
Blaisdell at one time served member of the
State Normal board.
The Stanley Sun says: "The Do-Nothing Con-
xress has adjourned" The Sun then goes to say
in another editorial that Hansbrough should be re-
turned to the Senate, ETC. Wasn't Hansbrough a
member of this Do-Ncthing Congress? Hasn't Hans
brousa 1ore atoat much during the las- session
of Congress as he did in each Of the others II
doing the bidding corporations and trusts is the
duty of our senators, then by all means return
Henry Clay Hansbrough tc the senate. The monop-
olies would all like to see him returned
The Stanley Sun to have had change
Of heart concerning Commissioner Defiance OF the
Fourth Commissioner District? The Sun in its
editor of the Sun doesn't love Commissioner Art
Defiance. Ye Gods. Certainly we do. Personally he's
fine jolly, good fellow, and we harbor no harsh
feelings against him" We thought Little Mac was
just joking when he took rap at Mr.. Defiance
few weeks ago, and it is presumed that upon In
vestigating his record and considering the matter
he has found that Defiance has made a good COM
missioner after all.
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The Independent is pleased to note the success
the candidacy of Mark NJ Chatfeld of this city is
meeting with throughout the district Mr.. Chat
field in his business life in Mnot has impressed his
friends with his Straightforward and honest deal
ings. His legal experience has been broad and
comprehensive and il elected it will stand him in
good stead in the making Of the laws. Mr.. Chat
field cannot be accused of being controlled by any
interests other than the dictates Of his consc
and he will be in every of the word
representative Of the people.
The people of the 29th Judicial District who de-
sire fair, broadminded and experienced man to
represent them in the state legislature as repre-
sentative should vote for Mr.. Chatfeld at the pr-
maries.
An injustice has been done to O. NJ Champlin
by some of his political enemies circulating the
report that he has withdrawn from the contest for
the Clerk of Courts nomination. This report ia err
ro1eous and malicious. Mr.. Champlin is ia the
fight to win and the fact that he is considered
sure winner has made his enemies try to ntrEe
him by starting this report. II anyone tells you that
Champlin's out Of the do not believe them.
He is not. This is what the Independent would
call dirty politics. but instead Of doing Mr. Cham.
plinss opponents any good, viii react upon them.
Ar Champln has made good clean light and
would not resort to such low taeti0.