Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1908-10-24
Charles E. EImquist and Ira B.
Mills Are the Can dates OF
the Grand Old Party.
SKETCHES OF Till TWO men.
Judge Mills Decisions Have Never Been
Overruled by Any Court -Elmqnist
Man of Ability and Energy.
CHARLES Z. ELMQulsT.

Charles Emil Elmquist, one of the Re
publican candidate for railroad commits
gionen was born in Polk County Wis, II
January, 1872, and was a son OF JOIN
Eamquist who emigrated from Sweden II
1868.
He received a common school educa'
ton at ST. Croix Falls. and at the age O
IL began his apprenticeship in printing
once at Taylors Falls, Mimi. and work
ed three years without pay From there
he went to Pine City. Mimi, and work
cd on the Pine County Pioneer until In'
fall of 1899 when he went to Rusn Citl
and became foreman OF the Rusn Cits
Post at the age of Is. He remained WIFI
this paper until 1894. when he became
editor AS an editor he was very sue
cessful and esta blished wide reputation
through the state as forceful and Wig
or0uS writer.
1t was always Mr.. EmaGist's ambition
to become a lawyer. and in 1895 he solo
his interest in the Post and entered ths
State University. He graduated IN 1881
and returned to Rush City and engaged
In the practice of law. Two years later
he was elected county attorney OF Cnisa'
20 county, and his services in TINS lHs-
portant position have been so satis1ac
tory that he has been reelected Withou
opposition at each succeeding election ant
still retains the position.
He is a close student Of economic SUP
jeots, especially on matters OF transpor-
tation and corporations. torce1ul ahe
eloquent speaker. and his services havs
always been in great demand on puphe
occasions and during campaigns. HI HE
profession as an attorne'- he mas Deer
very successful, ranking very high In his
profession and being regarded as an es'
peeially strong trial lawyer.
S~he announcement of his candidacy
for railroad and warehouse commissioner
was received with special favor and ne
led all candidates at the convention.
Mr. Elmsuist was married In 1873 se
Charlotte c. Gemmel, and they nave
three children. He has always taken an
active interest in church. social ana eou-
cational matters in his city, being espe-
cs@lly prominent in vocal music. He Is
young, active, vigorous, tireiess work
CT, and it would be difficult to ind man
who possesses more special qualifications
for this exceedingly important position
than Mr.. Mimqaist.
The Chisago county commissioners have
paid MT. Hmauist an unusual comph-
nent one that shows his high standing
among those with whom he is intimately
acquainted, by adopting tine Aoio"iis
resolution:
stOur county attorney. Charles Z. Elm-
auist being a candidate for the Repuo-
lican nomination for the office OF railroad
and warehouse commissioner. we the
members OF the board of county conamls-
sioners OF Chisago county, Minnesota do
heartily favor and recommend his cand1-
dacy.
During the eight years that Mar. Fam
Qusst has served as county attorney he
has never failed to be in constant at
tendance at all general and special SEES
sions Of the board. although he has has
home and Office twenty six miles distant
from the county seat; he has been safe
aad prudent counselor, diligent, upright
and faithful in the discharge OF has pub
lie duties, and honest in all his relations
VITA tas board and the pubic.
'tMr. Eanaouist Is an enaineHtiy fair man
and bears an unimpeachable reputation
for honesty. He Ia by temperament. en-
perisacs and education Well fitted to
serve the public in the high and impor-
tant Office TO which he aspirss. and he
ean be relied upon to give alt persons
and corporations square deal. No
mistake wiA be made If he is elected. !"