Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-23
REPUBLICANS NAME
STRONG TICKET
And Adopt a Strictly Pro
gressive Platform
MOST HARMONIOUS
COUNTY CONVENTION
RepIete with Surprises but Evidenc-
Ing that the Will Of the People
Was Supreme
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

Representative-H NJ. Fosdick o
Fowler.
Sheriff-Alex Yant Of Rocky Ford
Clerk and Recorder-Robert An
derson of La Junta.
Treasurer-J. +. Brewer of Manza
nola.
Assessor-John J. Brown OF Fow
Ter.
Superintendent of Schools-F. B
Bollcs of Rocky Ford.
Survcyor-Albert r. Beymer o'
Rocky Ford.
Coroner-Dr. S. H. Savage O
Swink
County Commissioner. Third Dis
trict-W. L. Sickenberger of Mama
nola.
County Commissioner, First Dis
trict, to fill unexpired term-John n
Lamb of La Junta.
The above ticket was named Satur'
day at the Republican county conven
ton in this city. and it is the unani
nous verdict that it is the stronges
ever nominated in Otero county b.,
any party. 1t is ticket of whicl
every delegate' is proud. and one tina
they took home to their constituents
with no feeling that an apology wa'
in order. The nominees were tho
choice of the whole convention, rep
rcsenting the desire of the masses
and it is assurance that Republican
will get out and work as they hav'
not cxcrted themselves in years TO-
the success OF the party in this coun'
ty.
Chairman Ralph G. Collins made
~ tI,a q
of the morning session. that voiced
the sentiment OF the gathering. whei
he said that he was especially desir
Gus that what was to be done would
be the will of the people, and not
done merely to accomplish a desir.
of any certain person or clique. Ev
cry point during the day was opci
for discussion and the delegates chos
those they liked and in manner tina
most suited them. Consequently it cai
readily be seen that the ticket nomi
noted by the Republicans Saturday a
the enthusiastic convention at th'
Grand opera house will meet th'
sanction of every Republican voter
in the county. besides members o.
other parties who place the men be
fore the party.
The convention adopted platform
that is bristling with determination
and confidence. coupled with hope TO-
the future and generous praise toi
public servants now in power who
have acquitted themselves with homo
TO themselves and to the advantag
of the community. The platform
exceptionally worthy of careful con
sidcration OF every voter, as It does
not skim over the issues. but is spse
cific and well represents the attitude
of the Republicans OF the county a
:his time.
Harmony in the fullest sense pre-
vailed throughout the convention
mingled with clean rivalry. as ther'
were always plenty OF good candi
dates. from which to choose and
generally was with difficulty that th'
delegates made their selection iron
the excellent material from whici
they were forced to select.
An eloquent invocation by DR.
Weaver, followed by splendid musi'
by Cheeks orchestra, opened the cop
frio fen.ion. .o.on,;o, r,. called to o,ds,
at II o'clock by Chairman Collins
who read the call and then asked fo'
nominations for a temporary chair.
man and secretary. G. IL. Winchcl
of La Junta was placed in nomina
ton for temporary chairman and he
was the unanimous choice OF tht
gathering. Earl w. Haskins, also oi
La Junta. was chosen as temporary
secretary. and later the Offices were
made permanent.
After thanking the delegates foi
the honor conferred upon him two
years ago and the assistance giver
him since, Chairman Collins in sur
rendering the gavel stated that DIR
Hubert Work. chairman of the state
central committee, had sounded
strong point that should be followed
in the city and county when he an
nounced that it was his desire tina
the deliberations of all gathering
should represent the desires OF th'
people. II want the people to b.
the real and controlling factor in thi:
convention today" said Mr.. Collins
"and what is done here ] want to b,
the honest expression of what cacl
delegate thinks should be done.
think it is for our best interests, AM
certainly it will pave the way for ;
glorious victory this fall. not only il
the county but in the state as well.
In assuming the chair Mr.. Winchel
voiced the sentiments of every dele
gate in the large building when h
declared in ringing tones that n
Republican party is going out this tal
to win." and his words were greete'
with continued cheering.
Following the line OF Mr.. Collins
address resolutions were adopted tina
all committees be composed OF on
Lelegatc from each precinct, aud afte
&c appointment OF committees o.
credentials and order of business. res
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