Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
Primary Election next Tuesday


will be held next Tuesday, August
End. Interest centers in this cleo
tion in the dominant party (Re
publican). There is a spirited con-
test in the state between the Reg
ular" and "Insurgent" factions and
each is striving for the supremacy.
In only a few instances is there
any rivalry on the Democratic state
ticket and none at all on the coun-
ty ticket. Three places on the Dem
ocratic county ticket are blank, for
want of aspirants- sheriff, county
clerk and coroner. These may be
filled by a sufficient number of vot-
ers writing names in the blank
spaces provided on the ballot, but
unless such person or persons re-
ceive at least Is votes in this coun-
ty their names cannot appear on the
general election ballot.
The Democratic party presents to
the voters of Barber county a tick
ct composed of men of exceptional
ability and worth, and, since none
have opposition in the primary their
nomination is a foregone conclusion.
The candidate for representative,
j. N. Herr,is the present mayor of
Kiowa and president and manager
of the H.-G. Waltner Mercantile
Company He is a thorough busi-
ness man, his honor and integrity
are we'll established and he is un-
usually well informed on public af-
fairs.
The Democrat candidate for county
treasurer is r. L. Groendycke of
Nippawalla township, the present
that office. He is a most accurate
official and is an ideal public ser
want. Thus far he has no opposi-
tion. 1t is conceded by people of
all parties that it would be a great
mistake not to engage his services
for two more years.
The candidate for probate judge
is S. P. Garrison the present able
judge. He is asking an election the
third time, and to those who have
a prejudice against third terms, The
Index begs to counsel careful think
ing. Judge Garrison is a most care
full, conscientious able man. No law
yer in Kansas has a better under
standing of probate law than he,
and he enjoys the distinction of nev-
er having been reversed by higher
court. He has lived in Medicine
Lodge many years, is an excellent
citizen and a most cordial neighbor.
The candidate for county attorney
is Seward 1. Field of this city. He
is asking for a second term. AS a
lawyer he has few superiors in Kan
sas and in this judicial district he
stands at the head of the profession.
1t is rare, indeed, that lawyers of
his ability and integrity will accept
the office of county attorney and the
people of Barber county will be con-
serving their own interests more
than his by re-electing him.
The candidate for clerk of the
district court is A. w. Smith of this
city. He served the people of Bar
ber county faithfully and ably in
that office two terms a number of
years ago and he retired with an
absolutely clear record. Mr.. Smith
came to this county in the 7O's and
has resided here ever since. He is
as perfect as it is possible for
mortal man to be and has a wide
acquaintance.
The candidate for register of deeds
is W. B. Clarkson of Kiowa He
is proprietor of the Hardwick Hotel
and is an excellent and most cordial
gentleman. Mr.. Clarkson was a
candidate on the Democratic ticket
two years ago and lost the election
by the narrow margin of six votes,
the county averaging ESQ Republi-
can on the state ticket He is a
s thorough business man and would
make an exceedingly competent off
cial.
The candidate for county survey
or is E. McCleary of Medicine
Lodge. He is at present book-keep-
er with the Chase Hardware Com
Pany and served several years as
county surveyor before. Two years
ago he was defeated for reelection
by a narrow margin simply because
republicans forgot to cross over on
the Democratic ticket and vote fol
him. This office is looked upon by
many as unimportant but it is, il
fact, one of the most important in
the court house. Mr.. McClearey i.
really the only man known in the
county who is capable of handling
this work
The candidate for county super
intendent, is Prof. E. E. Hagermar