The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
A Strong, Popular and Capable List
of Candidates.


sheriff. 80. -. John Simpson
Assessor. w. II. WheeIock
-ounty Judge. Wellington E. Fee
surveyor. 80. &C. r. Beardsley
Coroner. ......Dr. J. II. Kellogg
Comm ssioners.
ID Dist. ......H. B. Manville
Justice of Peace. ..E. e. Pike.
Justice Of Peace. ....A. Deeter
unstable. -. 80. Il. C. Downing
Constable. -. .. Fired Lynch
The work of the republican conven.
| lion yesterday was good evidence
nat it was remarkably indepen-
lent. intelligent and conservative bod
| of men. There was no faction or sec
| tion that could claim any special
victory in the complete work work
| Of the day, and all matters that came
before them the delegates seemed
ietermind to act for what they con
sidered the best interests of the par
y. Where there were contests the
sloseness of the vote showed that
all the candidates were recognized as
good strong men, and all were worth.
of nominations, but it was impossible
FOR all to succeed.
The tie vote on commissioner the
first ballot shows that both contes-
tants were regarded as strong and
| worthy men, and the great disap-
pointment of the many friends of
Mr.. Sayler is an evidence of the war
friendship for him. He promptly took
off his coat,however. and announced
| that he was for the whole ticket and
| had no sore spots. The other de-
the same and all will be in line in
4 few days.
For clerk Chas. F. Hoag needs no
introduction, all know him, and know
what a splendid. accommodating and
efficient public official he has
made. All citizens of the county
come in contact with this office, and
all will be glad to know that we will
Chas. G. Smeltz for county super
intendent of schools is also faith
full and most popular public official.
who has given perfect satisfaction
during his first term. and is deserv-
ing of second trial by the county he
has served SO well.
Johnny Simpson is we'll known to
all old timers and most of the new
conscientious and faithful officer
wherever he has been placed. The
warm support of his home people
shows his standing where best know
and he will grow in favor all dur
ing the campaign.
Sam Smith for treasurer is a nom
nation that will meet with the hear
ty approval of all who know him, and
with the entire county when they all
know him. Sam has been a resident
of Lamar for many years. has proven
faithful worker all these years. and
made reputation for himself for
honor and integrity and good bust
ness ability that will insure him a
loyal and enthusiastic support. He
has always been a loyal republican
but has never before attempted to ge
.,afoIe the public for office.
For assessor the nominee, w. H.
Wheelock, is probably the least
known in this section of any of the
cand dates. but he presents a fine
;ipre france, has had ample expert
encr in clerical work, and the sup
port given him by his neighbors of
all partie, shows that he is citizen
of recognized honor and integrity.
For the important office of county
judge. tie nominee is Wellington E.
Fee. VINO is a lawyer of ability, a cit
iZcE of sterling character, and a
man of honor and good sound bust
| ness judgment. The office with the
growth of the countyhas become one
of tae most important to be filled,
and :. is fortunate that such a strong
and well !;tted candidate has been
secured
l
W. Reynolds. candidate for commits
sioner for first district. to the vot-
ers. Everyone knows him. and know
that he is honest. faithful and uses
good judgment in public affairs. He
is one of the most popular officials
the county has ever had and the peo-
pie will look after his election.
For commissioner from this dis
trict H. B. Manville has been placed
before the people. and in Lamar he
Is as we'll known and popular as any
candidate could be. Harry has lived
here for fifteen years and is a clean
honest. capable citizen. and has prov
ed Just the same in all public cap
Acities In which he has been tried.