Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1912-10-18
PERSONNEL OF
COUNTY TICKET
GOOD men in THE RACE FOR
COUNTY OFFICES.
VOTE FOR Them NOV. 5TH
A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE STARS
CHOICE OF CANDIDATES AT THE
NOVEMBER ELECTION.

Az the date for the general election
is but q few short weeks distant the
Star takes this opportunity of ex-
pressing it's views on it's choice of
candidates for state aud county
offices. On the state ticket, F. M
Byrne, the republican candidate for
governor, is a man eminently fitted
for the place and we can see no plaus-
ible excuse why every republican
should not vote for him. He heads
republican state ticket that is winner
from any point of view.
Our present congressman, Eben w.
Martin, is up for re election. The
people of Hot Syringe know Mr. Martin
so we'll that it will be unnecessary for
US to go int detail regarding his can
daoy. He has cared for the interests
Of this district better than any other
man elected from it and if reelected
will continue the good work There is
no doubt but that he will be re elected.
STATE SENATOR.
J.F Parks is the republican csndi
date from the distrid oomposed of
Custer and Fall River counties for the
office of stste> senator. He is man
who stands high in business orioles in
the Southern Hills and is thoroughly
familiar with the needs of this section.
He is good mixer aud will get what
he goes after in the senate. Put an
X before his name November 5th.
REPRESENTATIVE.
L. e. Highley is the republican can
didate for representative from Fall
River county. His long and successful
business experience, his energy, ability
high character and good judgement
will make him valuable man in the
legislature. He has served in the
senate and is thoroughly familiar with
the executive bodies of the state.
Such man will safeguard the interests
Of the people and the voters of this
county will do we'll to elect him.
STATES ATTORNEY.
Lawrence H. Hedrick is asking for
the support of the republican voters
for re election to the office OF states
attorney. His record during the term
he has held the office is sufficient
evidence that he should be re elected.
He has performed his duties without
fear or favor and has sent more law.
breakers to the penitentiary in twenty
months than we're sent in ten years
before. He is the right man in the
right place and will appreciate your
vote at the coming election.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
\ Mrs. Irene Ferguson is the republi-
can candidate for re election to the of
flce Of county superintendent. She has
been very faithful official and com
petant too as we'll. She has made reg.
ular Visits tn every school in the coun.
ty and has cared for even the smallest
detail in all school M. t.rs that has
come to her notice Sne is deserving
of another term
SHERIFF
The southern end of the county
wants recognition when it comes To
the office of sheriff aud E 4. Clark, of
ma1ies to carry the banner to victory
He won ont by nice majority then
and is sure of bigger usj 'rity ut the
November election. Ed served A.
sheriff four years ego ard WAS one nt
the best officials this county has ever
bad. He Can and will duplicate the
stunt.
CLERK OF COURTS
For clerk Of courts, George HummeI
received the nomination at the pri
msries by the largest majority Of any
man on the ticket. He is now serving
his 1rst term in this office and his
his books have been kept up.to- dat.
and In fine shape during that time. He
has lived in this county parctically all
his life and ia quite heavy taxpayer
No chances will be taken If you place
cross before his name in November
TREASURER
w. r. Morgan better known az
"Billy" is the candidate for the treas.
urer's office and is one Of the best men
In the county for the position. He has
been successful business man in this
county for number of years. He is q