Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-11-02
THE COUNTY TICKET.

A
ahead. it will be well to consider the
qualifications of the candidates Oh
fered by the Republican party to the
voters Of Polk County.
Heading the list as candidate Ior
Representative in the legislature Is
Ira G. Powell, of Monmouth. Mr.. POW
oil is a native of Polk County, his
parents being among the honorea
early pioneers of oregon He mas llVeo
here all his life, and his record is tilat
of a clean, moral, industrious man
His business connections have made
him thoroughly acquainted with tle
needs of the county, and this experfeh-
20 will be of value to his constitu-
ents when he goes to represent US III
Salem next Winter. Mr.. PoWeh III no
way sought the office, but as the nom
nation has come to him without OPP
nosition. he feels it is his duty as
citizen to accept it. Polk county is to
The congratulated that its interest," 10
TO he looked after in the lower mouse
of the legislature by such keen'
honorable and capable business man
as Ira Powell.
For County Clerk, Ed M. Smith, the
ipcumbent has no opposition. lie is
not only the unanimous choice OF the
Renublican party, but received the
Endorsement of the Democratic party
as well in the recent election. MI
smith has proved himself valuable
man to the county, and the people, ir-
respective of party affiliation, are uh-
willing to dispense with his services.
w I. Bice, the Republican candl-
date for Sheriff, is successful pusl-
ness man of Independence. HIS pusl-
ness career has been successful ana
the people have found him scrupulous-
. lv honest in his dealings with them'
He ia a courteous, pleasant gentleman
!. to meet, and makes friends Where-
ever he goes.
John Teal. candidate for reelection
: TO the important office of County COM
missioner. has served the people falth-
: fully and well for eight years He Is al
:. experienced contractor and pullder
= knows the work of road building al
fev men in Oregon know it, and ha'
. saved the taxpayers of POLK COUNTY
:, enough good, hard coin during ms
. two terms of office, through MI
knowledge of bridge contracting u
> buiId a half dozen good bridges in TN
- county. A safe, reliable man Tor TN
- office of Commissioner.
John L. Castle, the Republican can
,, didate for Treasurer, is too well know
10 to need any introduction to the voters
a An honest, kindly gentleman WEI
. Qualified for the office which he seeks
- Mr. Castle is entitled to the heart
sunnort of every Republican in tn
st county. ..
n. r. Bee2ley, the candidate 10
Surveyor, is thoroughly qualified, bot
of in field and office work.. for the pos
or ton. He has no opposition Tor eie'
tion.
!. r.. I, Chapman, for Coroner
= onother candidate having the indorst
~ ment of both parties. Mr.. Chapman
-. reliable and conscientious office
=, lie has the interest of the taxpayer
heart at all times. and has made
:, enviable record for efficiency ana e'
ty onomy
10 C. L. Hawley. candidate for jon
ar Senator from Polk and Benton coui
a ties has no opposition, Mr.. Hawley
good record in the last legislature an
10 his reputation as an honest and pr
rs gressive citizen have so completely e
-, tablished him in the good estimate
or of the people of the two counties TN
-, II Is the desire of all that he repr'
~ sent them in the state Senate for Il
mi next four years.
al Fred w Chambers, the candid
,se for Joint Representative from TO
osl and Lincoln counties. is member
70 the pioneer Chambers family
8 Kings Valley. He is an active. sueees
80, ful business man of Toledo, and W
"a renresent the two counties with cree
~ In the legislature. The feeling is ge
,n eral in Polk County that Lnco
N county should have the representa-
~ this time. and better man for I
=, nlace than Mr.. Chambers cannot
bile found.
"a The Observer has no. desire TO
-, dulge In fulsome praise of these ca
a. didates. They do not need IT, They Q
all worthy men and loyal Republican
,ns There is no reason why they sho'
"a NOT receive united Republican suppo
ent "