The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-21
THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN.
Tho Republican Ticket Ono In
Which the Party Can Just
Iy Take Pride.

The time for filing nominations
is now past and the voters can
take stock OF the various candi
dates in the field, and make VI
each. In this connection we do
not believe that republican, who
will carefully investigate his local
candidates, can find any place where
his ticket can be bettered by scratch
ing for any Of the opposing candi-
dates, and we feel that 1t is time
for all jealousy or bitterness to be
laid aside and a united effort made
for the election Of the entire tick
ct.
For representative Hon. A. N
Parrish is candidate for reelection
after serving one term in which
he made an honest, earnest and cap
able representative for the interests
OF Prowers county and the district,
and by vigorous work In favor OF
re-districting the state finally arous-
ed such a sentiment that we now
have a direct party pledge that a
fair reappOrtionment bill will be pass
ed, which will give this section the
representation in the legislature to
which we are justly entitled.
Chas. F. Hoag, candidate for re-
election as county clerk. has for the
past two years made q splendid re-
cord as an efficient. accommodating
and fair minded public official. and
he is entitled to a reelection by
all the customs of the past in Prov
ers county history. He accepted
the nomination two years ago when
1t was deemed of such uncertain val
ue that few would even consider 1t,
and after a hard canvass was elect
ed. He has been one Of the fore
most workcis for years for the ad-
vanceme # o: the great north side
and has had a prominent part in the
great unde; takilgs which have re-
suited in the wonderful progress OF
that section. His successful bust
ness methods have been continued In
public office. and he has been just
as painstadng in carrying out all
the county's work falling to his
hands.
For treasurer Samuel s. Smith is
a new man in politics, but is not un-
known to the people OF Prowerf
county. For a number of years he
has held responsible positions with
the Lamar Mill, and in this capacity
has come in contact with the farm
ers from all sections of the county
and not one of them has anything
but praise for his fairness and good
business methods. His work in this
line has proven him eminently fitted
to perform the duties which fall to
county treasurer's office, and his
genial and pleasing manner assures
all Of courteous treatment when they
have business in that office. Sam
will be a favorite with the people
when he assumes the duties OF treas
nrer next January.
The office Of sheriff with the rap
Id increase of population has become
one of the most important in the
county, and the republicans have
placed in nomination for this office
a well known citizen of Holly, JohI
Simpson, who has been a resident ol
the eastern portion OF the county fol
many years. and always held the re
spect and esteem OF all who knew
him. He is familiar with the worl
OF the sheriff's office. and has alway
performed every duty In that line
with courage and fafthfulness. Hi
record is clean and honorable am
this important Office will be creditab
ly filled by him.
For superintendent of schools tht
citizens OF the county without. regart
to politics will take pleasure in re
electing Chas. G. Smeltz, who hai
SO well and satisfactorily filled th'
position for the past two years. HI
Is himself one of the leading educa
tors of the county, and has for man.
years been a leader In all efforts 70
the betterment Of the school worl
and condidtions In the county. H
has taught several Of the schools o
the county and always in a name
-eminently satisfactory to the patron
He 10 . good and progressive cit