The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-03-25

the administration of city affairs. nav
ing served in the council four years.
He is conversant with the needs of the
city and will aim to assist in providing
for them in proper manner. His COM
panic is William Pierce a tn oroughly
competent man for the position. He
came 20 this city 3S years ago and has
been practically raised here. No apol-
ogy need b made for his candidacy for
he is true blue citizen and will do his
full duty. He has ben engaged in min
ing and for years worked in the Little
Matte mine.
In the second ward, George Hanson
and P. J. Peterson have been renomin-
mated They have been good officials
They have been identified with many
measures that have tended to sub
serve the best interests of the city.
George Hanson is one Of our
most loyal and substantial citizens.
All his interests are identified with this
city. A man who looks after his own
affairs in thorough manner, will do
the same by matters entrusted to his
charge and this is what Mr.. Hanson
will do the city's government
He is one of our oldest in point OF
residence and most substantial citizens
He is in every way worthy of the hon
or placed on hirl. ''Pete" Peterson
is one of those straight forward, ster-
ling characters whose word is az good
as the best Of a bond. During his
eleven years connection with the Colo
RADIO Packing company he was held in
the highest esteem by his employers
and every confidence reposed in him.
Since coming to Idaho Springs some
fourteen years ago his record has been
one of industry. attention to duty and
the highest regard for his business re-
lations. He has made good alder
man and will continue doing so during
the next two years.
The Citizens ticket for the third ward
10 made up Of two enterprising and en-
ergetic citizens; 4. E. Straub and E
Boyd. Mr.. Straub has had experiences
a. member Of the Board Of Alderman.
having held this position for three
terms during part Of which be was
president pro tenn of the city council.
He 10 one Of the pushing business men
Of the si1g and keeps his face toward
the rising sun under the keenest dis
couragements. His long residence
here, hrs activity in business and his
obliging nature all contribute towards
making him an ideal candidate and
one who can be loyalty supported by
his numerous friends. Zeks Boyd is
the . ,st . hcat:oa of honor. During his
ten ysars residence in this city he has
b cen one of our most Industrious eiti-
zens. OF an affable and obliging dis
positions be carries with him that firm-
ness and determination that will
make him q most creditable official.
He will do his duty.
The fourth ward has selected as its
standard bearers Thomas Walters and
A. A. Warren. Tom Walters is chief
engineer and master mechanic at the
Big Five power house and has been
connected with this company for the
past ten years which in itself is m
excellent testimonial Of his worth and
ability IS man. He has he'd no Off
cial position but he has all the qualih-
cations necessary to make most Gre
ditable member Of the council. He 10
a member of the National Association
of Stationary Engineers.
A. A. Warren hes been . resident
Of this city during the past nine years
He has bssn employed q part Of the
time in the grocery business and the
remainder at mining. He IL an unob-
trusive persons who attends strictly and
faithfully to his business. He is at
present engaged in the Lake mine and
10 skillful machine man. He will ca1-
ry into official relations the Same stur-
dy, reliable and practical methods
that characterize his daily work.
The nominees Of the fifth ward are
both old residents and have made
a record for thorough attention
to their affairs that speaks in EN-
phatic tones Of the excellent ser
vices they will render the
city. George Curnow came into this
section Of the mountains when 4 child
and has lived here about thirty Ave
years. His life and record has been
an open boek Of which anyone
could feel proud. In his business re-
lations he has at all times been prompt
affable All courteous. He has
held no official position and this nomi-
nation came to him unsought. He will
be good member of the city council
and will do his duty fsarlessly. His