The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-04
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N'LEAN CO. SINNERS

there have been no definite political
plans formulated for the coming cam
paign in Mclean county, there is
without any doubt a keen interest be-
ing taken, and county politicians and
county office holders are already anx-
Lously waiting to learn what course lis
to be pursued, and what new candi-
dates outside of Washburn will enter
the field. So far practically every
present office holder will be a candi-
date for reelection, with the excep-
ton Of Sheriff Simon and County
Treasurer Anderson, whose terms will
have expired. and there promises to
be a spirited campaign in the prfmar-
les with both these offices thrown in
the open field.
While several candidates have been
suggested for sheriff, Perry Wahl, at
present a deputy under Sheriff Sim
ons, seems to have the lead. Not only
are his friends at Washburn active in
| his behalf. but over the entire county
as well. He has already started his
campaign, and proposes to make a
thorough canvass Of the county be-
fore the primaries.
Adolph Wacker, formerly register of
deeds, and at present engaged in the
abstract business, was some time ago
mentioned as a candidate for county,
treasurer. He is thoroughly compe-
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tensive acquaintance over the county.
So far he is the only n suggested,
with the exception of E. c. Wright Of
Wilton, chairman of the board Of
county commissioners.
There will be no contest for the Of
fee of county auditor. E. c, Stocker,
the present incumbent, is holding his
first term and is making probably the
best record of any official in Mclean
county. He has kept a careful check
on all the affairs of the county and
has the records of his office in fine
condition
The biggest office in Mclean county
is that Of register of deeds. and a. S.
Retain, the present register, Is making
a splendid record. He a. formerly
deputy, but since he was elected as
principal a year ago he has tnaugur-
ated several new and up-to-date
methods In the way of keeping REQ
ords. which has been highly COM
mended by ahstractors and attorneys.
During the past month the fees of
that office will amount to about $1,40O,
aries of officials and clerks for the
whoel county for the month. The
work Of that office is probably the
heaviest at this time of the year, but
only eight people are employed and
most of the time the work is done with
only five employees.
State Attorney Maennel is another
county official who is holding his first
term, and during the past year he has
had some Of the biggest cases in the
history of the county to contend with,
and while the result of some Of them
has drawn forth some comment, he
has an eminent standing in the coun-
ty. He has practiced law for a num-
Der Of years in Mclean county, and
has made. a. good record. He will be
a candidate for reelection. He has an
able assistant in Atty. T. c. Madden,
formerly Of Bismarck.
Herb. c.. Hanson, has been clerk Of
court since 1910, n Is serving his
second term. He was deputy under
Gilbert Raugust and is a capable OFF,
GER. He will be a candidate for re-
election, though due the fact that it
will be his third campaign he may
have opposition.
County Judge Gibson and County
Superintendent Brelkke will probably
continue to hold office Indefinitely.
there are no signs of opposition to
them from any part of the county.
Until he was elevated to the district
bench, WaShburn was the home of
Hon. w. L. Nuessle, and his friends
in this county are proud of the record
he has made since he has presided In
the sixth district. He was formerly
associated in the practice of law with
Atty. J. A. Hyland of Washburn. Mr..
Hyland also has a large circle of
friends over the county, many of
whom are urging him to become a
candidate for congress. He has al
ways been a staunch republican, and
Is considered a logical man for the
place.
1t will be a spirited ace for the
nomination Of state senator and the
other legislative places, though it is
believed that John Williams of Turtle
Lake can be re-nominated. and also
Ole Wing for the house, if they decide
to enter the race. The political cam
paign in Mclean promises no end of
interesting features when once under
Roadway.