The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-28
darkest period organized labor had
known for generations
Candidates Galore.

large number of candidates for the
various County offices, to be filled
next year. We understand that this
is only the first ins.allment and that
there will be others 10 follow later on
The lineup so far is as follows:
JUDGE w. b. TAYLOR. the present
County Judge, announces for reelec-
ton. He has served the county in
that capacity not quite three years
and has shown himself thoroughly Ca
pable, honest and reliable guardian
of the fiscal affairs of the county. II
renominated he will be strong can
didate and there will be no doubt of
his election.
MR.. J. U. WADE, of FOrdsville,also
announces his candidacy for County
Judge. He is an attorney at law, al
though at present engaged in the rail-
way mail service. He has been resi-
dent of the county about four years
and is popular with his people. He is
a young man of splendid ability and
force of character.
JUDGE r. r. WEDDING, who al
so announces for County Judge, is an
old line Republican and is known
probably to more people in the coun-
ty than any aspirant to office, having
made two close though unsuccessful
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seeks. II nominated he will make a
strong race in the final fray.
MIR. c. L. SMITH, who has for a
long time been connected with this
newspaper, but who also has continu-
ed the practice of law, announces his
candidacy for County Attorney. He
is a young lawyer of exceptional abili-
ty and will If nominated and elected
fill that position with credit to HIM
self and satisfaction to the people Of
Ohio County.
MR.. s. A. ANDERSON, of West Har
ford Precinct, likewise announces in
this issue for County Attorney. Mr..
Anderson is a well known Republic
an, having served as Circuit Court
Clerk, during term of six years some
years ago, and has a large acquaint-
ance throughout the county. He is
we'll qualified to fill the position If
nominated and elected.
MIR. e. G. BARRASS, the present
Circuit Clerk, announces himself a can
didate for reelection. Mr.. Barrass
Is we'll known all over the county,
and has made most efficient official,
during his present term. 1t goes
without saying that if nominated and
elected, he will give entire satisfac-
ton to htose who have business with
the Circuit Court.
MR.. j. H. THOMAS. of Narrows,
former editor of The Republican, who
intends running for Circuit Clerk.
promises the NOVELIST of novel cam
paigners. To start with a friend has
offered him the free use OF a horse
and buggy to drive during his can
vass.
MIR. w. S. TINSLEY. the present
County Court Clerk, also announces
for reelection. During his present
term he has likewise proven a faith
full and efficient official. and is popu-
lar with the people of the county gen.
orally
MR.. U. G. RAGLAND, announces
his candidacy for County Court Clerk.
He Is thoroughly competent for the
duties of the position having served as
chief Deputy in the office under his
father for eight years. He enjoys
wide spread popularity among the Re-
publicans of the county and would al
so make a competent official.
MR.. ]. THOMAS ALLEN, of Ro-
sine precinct, who halls from the Re-
publican stronghold, is announced can
didate for Sheriff. Mr.. Allen is an
energetic young man thoroughly COM
petent for the position he seeks and
will prove strong candidate both in
the primary and before the people,
should he be nominated.
Mr.. T. H. BLACK, of West Hart
ford precinct, likewise. announces in
this issue for Sheriff. Mr.. Black has
long been one of the leading workers
of the party in the county. He serv-
ed as Tailor some years ago and has
a large acquaintance throughout the
county. He will make a strong fight
for the position. and will If elected
make a satisfactory Sheriff.
MR.. G.. A. RALPH, who becomes
an announced candidate for Sheriff, is
a Republican of an unquestioned
type. He is popular with the people
especially at his home. He has been
Road and Bridge Commissioner for
the past two years and has wide
acquaintance. II Nominated he will
be, strong in the final race.
PROF. HALEY E. BROWN, OF
Cool Springs precinct. is before the