The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-09-01
CITIZENS TICKET IS NAMED
FOR THE CITY OF MALTA
HON. JOHN A. TRESSLER HEADS THE TICKET, WITH R. NJ.
P. CASELBERG AND R. v. TUCKER, AS ALDERMEN

Last Monday evening marked the
: first epoch in the new history of NAL
ia when her citizens gathered at a
i mass meeting and nominated the first
municipal candidates for the town
| of Malta. The gathering was very
unusual one, for the reasOnthat every
interest and faction was fully repre-
sented, however, the dove of peace
hovered constantly in sight and the
meeting passed off very harmoniously.
Phil. Caselberg was elected chair
man of the meeting and Ray Camp
bell secretary. The chairman briefly
explained the object of the meeting
and then called for the nomination of
a mayor. Upon motion it was de-
cided to cast an informal vote, as
in that manner of voting it would
give all an opportunity to express
their desire.
| When the votes were counted the
result was: John A. Tressler IA;
Phil. Caselberg, 5; r. M. Trafton, 5;
l.. G. Edwards, 2; John Survant, 1;
Max Sklower, 1; OFT Cassidy, 1.
L, c. Edwards withdrew his name
from the race and at the same time
made a motion that John A. Tressler
be unanimously nominated for mayor
of Malta, to which the convention
acquiesed with applause.
A recess was taken for ten minutes
in order to give each ward an oppor-
tunity to nominate two aldermen and
the following were nominated:
First Ward-R. M. Trafton and
Chas. E. Secrest; Second Ward-Lee
G. Edwards and William Mcclellan;
Third Ward-Phil Caselberg and
Roscoe V. Tucker.
4 Each nominee was called upon for
a speech and all responded briefly,
merely stating that it was too prema-
ture for them to express their opinion
upon any views regarding the govern
ment of the new city, however they
declared that they would do every
thing within their power to promote
the best interests of the town and
the tax payers, and that if elected
economy and conservative progress
would be their slogan.
John A. Tressler one, of the most
prominent young attorneys of Mon
tana and the nominee for Malta s
first mayor, was born in Iowa thirty
four years ago and laid the founda-
tion for a successful business or pro-
fessional career, by receiving an edu-
cation at number of leading educa-
tional institutions in the east. AS a
preparation for broader and deeper
learning, he graduated from Iowa
Business College, and later took a
collegiate course at Drake UNIVERSE
ty, at Des Moines, Iowa, from which
he graduated with high honors.
Early in life his tastes for the study
of law were made evident and he en-
tered the law department of the State
University at Iowa City, Iowa, but
finished the law course at Iowa Col
lege, Des Moines, Iowa.
Believing the one law in life should
be concentration, Mr.. Tressler be-
gan the practice of his chosen pro-
fession shortly after his admission to
the bar and for thirteen years has
had a most successful career.
In 1900 Mr.. Tressler came to Mon
tana and has since resided in Malta,
being prominently identified with
matters pertaining to the general
welfare of the town. SO successful
ly has he managed his own business
and the business aft airs of his clients
that the Importance of his exper-
ience can hardly be overestimated,
and this coupled with his wide ac-
quaintance with affairs of the county
and State fit him par ticularly for
ho lding the reins of city government.
Mr.. Tressler states that if elected
his administration will be based up
on conservative and economical lines
and that altho sta unch republican,
he will in no way identify the city
government with any political faction
and that Justice will be meted out to
all impartially.
1t is evident that this first term of
Office will be the most expensive and
most difficult in the history of NAL
ta' 8 Incorporation, but The ENTER
RRIsE predicts most successful, if
not a harmonious term of office for
the present nominee, if he is elected.