Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06

cation was obtained In the Wayne Normal
school, but he later was graduated from
the Nebraska State university law de-
partment. obtaining his diploma I'm 1Sgs
John A Dempster Is prominent in life in
surance circles. lie IS a civil was veteran
and has ever been active as a republican
party worker Mr. Dempster Is no novice
ga legislative matters having had four
years experience in the lower house at
Lincoln, and among other things emitting
him to distinction IS the fact that he is
author OF the compulsory education law.
Byron r. Hastings is an old-timer in
Omaha, although in years he Is yet a
young man. He Is especially prominent IN
real estate affairs and is generally re-
sarded as one Of the solid business men OF
the Nebraska metropolis He is OF COM
handing appearance and will undoubtedly
become one Of the leaders Of the house
Edward Leeder was a member Of the
legislature In 1907, and was prominent in
working for the two platoon system as
demanded by laboring men He is now a
justice Of the peace in Omaha.
James p. Redman has never held public
office, but he has always taken an active
interest in affairs. He is a sidewalk con-
tractor, has lived in Omaha long while
and it Is related OF him that his word is
as good as his bond
r. S. Tucker IS mayor Of Florence and
was member OF the Legislature four years
ago. During that session he was especi-
ally active in support Of every bill that
promised public benefit and it is conceded
mat the legislative session OF four years
ago accomplished much good. Mr.. Tucker
is an aggressive republican and public
spirited citizen. Moreover he has a strong
personal following and perhaps no other
man In Douglas county has a greater array
Of close friends.
For the County Board.
-Four county commi ssloners are to be
elected, The republican candidates are:
John Grant, John Lynch, John c. Trouton
and. Walter Slate
John Grant is an old-timer in Omaha,
having lived here thirty years. He is a
contractor and those who know him prefer
to pay him a higher price for work than
others ask just because they know II he
takes the job it will be faithfully and hon
estly done He is now filling the unex-
| pired term Of John A. Scott on the Board
Of Commissioners.
John Lynch Is at present city plumbing
Inspector He is native Of Omaha and
was educated IN the Omaha schools. He is
| thoroughly versed in public affairs, popu-
/ lar, energetic and reliable. and it is pre-
| dicted that he win make a splendid COM
| missioner.
| John c. Trouton has lived in South
Omaha ever since there has been South
| Omaha. He is a stationary engineer by
| trade, and always has been a faithful and
! unselfish party worker. He is now on the
/ county board filling out the unexpired term
Of p. j. Trainor, resigned.
! Walter Slate is one of the most popular
business men Of South Omaha He is en-
gagged in the cigar trade and while he has
/ ever Ieen on the alert TO render public
service, he is in no sense a professional
politician. He is candidate for the short
term.
School board candidates are: Willard F.
Sears Fifth ward; Jacob l.. Jacobson,
sixth ward; George Colt, Seventh ward
| William T. Bourke, Eighth ward.