The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-26
STAMFORD DEMOCRATS
 ARE ALERT
Splendid Ticket Named that Gives Every Promise of Being Successful at the Polls Next Monday Sketch of Nominees.
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 Stratford, Sept. .26-One week from today the town election will be held in Stratford and for the first time in years the outlook for the success of the Democratic ticket appears most bright. The Democrats have this year selected nominees who appeal not only to the straight put party man but to the great number of independent Re- publicans in the town who are tired of being ruled by a small group of men who have been in control of the offices for so long a time that it taxes the memory of the oldest inhabitant to re- call their predecessors. The personnel of the Democratic ticket is exceptional and the candidates were chosen with special regard to their fitness for the offices. Below will be found @ sketch of the candidates:
 SeIectmen.
 Samuel w. Beards1ee,
 John E. Holmes.
 Tax Collector. f
 John B. Wilcoxson.
 Assessor.
 Thomas H. McQuiI1an.
 Board of Relief.
 Timothy Ryan,
 Daniel c. Wood.
 For First Se1ectnan.
 Candidate for first selectman, Sam uel w. Beardslee, was born in Strat- ford and is a descendant of one of the oldest families He has not be en active in politics for number of years, although he has held omces of minor importance. At the present time he is a member of the School Board and auditor of town accounts. He is close student of town affairs and a good f1nancier. The towns people will make no mistake in elect ing him. He at one time held the office of Judge of Probate and also of town clerk.
 For Second SeIectman.
 John E. Holmes, the nominee for second selectman is a lifelong resi-. dent of the town, being born in Strat- ford and comes of an old family. He has been very successful as a market gardener, and has filled the position of se1ectnan. before and is familiar ly esteemed by all who know him.
 For Tax Collector.
 John c. Wilcoxson, candidate for tax collector who is one of Stratford's E most highly respected citizens des- cends from one of the towns oldest families, whose ancestry dates back two hundred and fifty years. He has and is now a member of the School Board. He is of a retiring disposi- ton and no better man could hava been selected for the position.
 Candidate for Assessor.
 Thomas H. McQui1Ian candidate for assessor was born in Stratford and has lived there. practically all of his life. Unassunling in manner he has shown marked capabilities when call ed upon to assist in movements for the good of his native town. He was a most indefatigab1e worker for the extension of the trolley line in Barnum avenue from Bridgeport to Stratford and is entitled to no little credit for the part he took in bring ing this desirable public improvement to a successfu1 termination. He has for upwards of 30 years held a re- sponsible position in the U. M. c. Go. of Bridgeport and his employers hold him in the highest esteem His se lection for assessor is one of the very best that could be made.
 Board of Relief
 Daniel c. Wood, candidate for the Board of Relief, has long resided in the town and is much respected as a citizen and for his business ability. He has held many offices with credit and distinction, at one time repre- senting Stratford in the Legislature. He is now being favorab1y spoken of for the nomination for representative this year.
 Timothy Ryan, also candidate for the Board of Relief has resided in the town for a number of years. He is a market gardener by occupation and has been very successful in this following. He is highly eSteerued by all who know him. He is 8 member of the present board and has given much satisfaction. His Judgment IS sound and much sought when values are being discussed.