Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
and FELLOW Citizens:

luctance, / consented 10 o a
candidate for the office OF Mayor OF
the City Of Canton, realizing as u did
then and do now, the many important
duties incumbent Herewith.
By a majority vote the citizens OF
Canton have seen tit to bestow upon
me that honor, and it shall always be
my earnest aim to conduct the affairs
OF the city in such a manner that the
confidence thus bestowed shall not be
said to have been misplaced, neither
as to myself or my appointees.
l congratulate my fellow citizens In
having chosen such able and expert
ence men as my co-Workers, and l
doubt not that, with their assistance,
the administration will be conducted
in a manner which l hope will reflect
credit upon ourselves and profit to
the city.
Realizing the lack of experience in
the administration of matters per-
tanning TO the affairs Of the city and
having confidence that the Honorable
Council will at all times act upon all
important questions which may come
before them or the administration in
a manne t o reflect credit upon both.
l do not deem it advisable for me, to
attempt to make suggestions or rec
commentators as to what shall or
shall not be done.
But should occasion arise, / will not
be remisS in recommending such
measures as ! believe will be for the
betterment Of our city.
l will therefore, con6ne myself to a
few brief remarks regarding the du-
ties that may fall upon me in con-
Quoting the present administration.
There will no doubt be many ques-
tions of Importance presented to this
administration for it's consideration.
Such questions naturally cause a di.
vision OF sentiment which at times 1t
is difficult to harmonize; but it shall
be my aim to consider at all times
what | conceive to be the best inter
ests Of the city, both morally and f.
nancially, without fear or favoritism,
rendering, so far as in me lies, a pro-
per consideration where the interests
of the city are paramount to all 9TH
ers.
j am in favor of an econimical and
business like administration; consery-
ing the revenues OF the city so far as
possible, and consistent with good
government, thereby fortifying our
selves against any impending obliga-
tions which we, OF necessity, may have
to assume.
Our city has the reputation of being
one of the ~cleanest in the state; free
from the snares and pitfalls common
to many Of the larger cities, and it
behoOves us all as citizens, for our
common good. to see to it that our
reputation as a law abiding communi-
ty may eYer stand as asmonument for
future generations.
To this end, the laws of the city,
state and nation must be upheld.
Having taken the oath of office as
Mayor of the city Of Canton, / have
solemnly sworn to uphold the laws
and ordinances thereof, and / hereby
invoke the power of the Supreme Be-
ing to sustain US in the effort to see
that the mandates of the law are full
filled.
II the laws are wilfully violated and
evidence forthcoming substantiating
such fact, you will find me ever ready.
so far as the authority is in me vest
ed, to assist in the prosecution of such
transgressions. I bespeak the earnest
Incorporation of the citizens Of Canton
by their power and influence, to the
end that peace, harmony and prosperi-
ty may prevail.
r. P. DEAN,
Mayor.
On motion Mayor Deans address
was ordered spread upon the records.
Roll call showed all members pres
emit as follows: Fl. q. Thayer, Chris
Sandvig, A. Repp, G. S. Hanson, Fred
Ovre. G. Engen, f. L. Minis and Z. e.
Redield.
CityJ ustice Solem then administer
ed the oath OF Office to the four new
members Of the council: Thayer,
Repp, Ovre and Redfield.
The mayor read the following names
as his appointees to fill the various Of
fees for the ensuing year:
City Auditor Edward A. Jones
Chief OF Police Micheal Olson
City Attorney "A. r. Jameson
City Weigher William Corson
Water Commissioner Al. III. Way
Members Of the various committees
are as follows:
On Finance: Repp, Thayer, Red.
field and Engen.
On Streets: Minis, Ogre, Hanson
and Sandvig.
On Waterworks: Redfield, Engen,
Thayer and Repp.
On Ordinance: Thayer. Hanson,
| Minis and Ovre.
On City Scales: Engen, Redfield.
Sandyig and Hanson.
Lights: Repp, ovre. Minis and
Thayer.
Sanitary: Hanson, sandvig, ovrs
and Redtield.
Fire Apparatus: sandyig, Repp
Minis and Ovre.