The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
FOR NOMINATION ARE
BECOMING NUMEROUS

UCUulvlIltU HUlWLIIUUU
Many Excellent Citizens Are Seeking
Preferment at the Primaries.
That the political pot in Garrett coun-
ty has about reached the boiling point is
evidenced by the large number of an
nouncements of aspirants appearing in
The Republican today.
Among them is that of Mr.. Robert l..
Fries, of District No 6, for the office of
County Treasurer. Mr.. Fries served
one term of two years in this capacity,
retiring at the time the present Treasur-
er, Mr.. Emory, took charge. Mr..
Fries administration of the office gave
genera satisfaction. He is competent
to again fulfill the duties. Being unable
to perform manual labor on account of
physical disability and having friends
in many sections of the county who
would like to see him occupy the office
for another term of two years, will give
Mr.. Fries candidacy considerable
strength. His announcement is as
follows:
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
To the People of Garrett County:
Having heretofore been honOrnd with
an election to the position of Treasurer
of Garrett County, and having discharg-
ed the duties devolving upon me to the
best Of my ability and according to the
universally expressed satisfaction of
the people, | again, at the solicita-
ton of many friends from all sections
of the county, hereby announce myself
a candidate for the nomination for
County Treasurer of Garrett County.
subjec; TO the decision Of the Republi-
can Primary election to be held accord
ing to law. and | take this opportunity
to earn estly solicit the support of all our
people who may be qualified to vote at
! said Primary.
( As YOU know, | am physically dis
quallhtd to engage in hare manual labor,
but can perform the duties of Treas
urer and if nominated and elected,
shall, as in the past, be found at my
( post serving the people.
Respect ullv,
ADV. ROBERT l.. FRIES.
Sines, Md, Fcb'y. %, 1913.
Mr.. James w. White, Of Oakland, is
also in the field for the Office of County
Treasurer. Mr. White IS no stranger
TO the Office which he seeks. As Treas
urer and also as deputy for Mr.. Hol-
linger former Treasurer,. Mr.. White
filled the position creditably and well.
giving his entire attention and time to
the work He is well known and highly
esteemed by people infall parts of the
county and his selection as the Republi-
can candidate cannot be otherwise than
popular with the people Mr. White 5
announcement. received at this office
yesterday morning, follows;
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
To the Voters of Garrett County:
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for nomination for the Office of County
Treasurer, subject to the coming Phi
mary Election, and respectfully solicit
your influence and support. If nomi-
mated and elected | promise to give
faithful personal service to the duties
of the Office.
Very respectfully,
Adv J. w. WHITE
Oakland, Md, March ), 1913.
For the nomination for County Com
missioner Mr.. D. NJ. Dixon of Oak and.
present incumbent of the office. makes
his announcement herewith. Mr.. Dixon
has rendered excellent service to the
county IN the capacity of Commissioner.
taking with him to the office ripe bust
ness experience and tact in handling in
tricate problems that confront the mem
bers of the board at every recurring
meeting. Mr.. Dixon makes the an
nouncerlent at the solicitation of friends
in every portion of the county who APP
preciat, the excellent service he has
rendered in the past. MIR. Dixon's an
nouncer tent is as follow s.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
here by announce myself a candidate
for the office of County Commissioner
of Garrett county, subject to the decis-
ion Of the Republican primary election
to be he Id as required by law.
In making this announcement desire
to say That it is done upon the solicita
ton of many friends throughout the
county who seem to think that on ac-
count OF the important road improve
ments Ow under consideration, as well
as other public developements about to
be undertaken, that my past experience
in the Eoard may result To the material
benefit Of the people
If nominated and elected pledge nv
best eff )rts to the discharge of the oner-
GUS duties of the office, and will endeavor
to perform the same to the best of my
ability, as have sincerely tried to do
in the past. | respectfully solicit the
support OF all my friends throughout
the county. d. NJ DIXON.
Oakland, Md, March s. 1913. Adv.
Another candidate who makes an
nouncement herewith is Mr.. Bert c.
Scott, Of Getaway. who seeks the nom
ination for the office of Sheriff. Two
years ago Mr.. Scott mace an excellent
showing at the primaries in his candi-
dacy for the office he again seeks but
was returned defeated. lie is now bet
ter known than he was two years ago.