The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-02-07

The above named gentleman havins
announced for the Democratic nomina
ton for County Attorney of this coun
~, 1t Is fitting to give the voters ;
sketch of his past, and mention tn,
principles for which he stands. HI
mas always voted the democratic ticket
and his ancestors adhered to the same
political faith.
He was born in Hardeman County,
west Tennessee, December the 10th,
lS72. His parents came and settled in
Lincoln County Kentucky where thew
now reside, six miles from Lancaster.
de attended school in Lancaster and
Danville, graduating at Center College
IN 1893 and at the Law school of the
same college in 1895. taking a post
graduate course at the same school in
1888 1896, under J. Proctor Knott. R
+. Jacobs and John w. Yerkes. He
manifested laudable ambition this
early In life, by riding horse back
from his fathers home, a distance of
SIX miles, for eight years, in order to
acquire his education. He obtained
law license in 1895 and opened his Of
nee IN Lancaster in 1896.
He has held several places of public
trust, all of which he discharged faith
fully. He was City Attorney of Lam
caster for two terms, being vigorous in
the prosecution of the blind tiger ele-
ment and getting many judgments.
indicating law and order.
The water works system was es-
tablished during his term, and he pre-
pared the specifications for the same.
being also a member of the committee
TO investigate the systems in other
cities.
He compiled and indexed the ordir
ances OF the city, and in such matters
ne contributed to the public, as the
work was out of all proportion to the
meager salary received.
On account of his interest in the i'm
provement of the county, he was Sc
Iected as chairman of the County De-
Velopment committee, in the organiza-
+lon OF the commercial club of the city
and county.
He was raised on a farm, owns
arm, and is identified with the farm
ng interests of the county, being a
breeder of fine Jersey cattle and in
crested in stock raising. He married
Lancaster lady and lives in the SUBJ
rbs OF the city, and having children to
ducate he takes deep interest in the
chools. He is a member of the ODD
elbows, Knights of Pythias and the
lasonic lodges. As member of the
cal estate firm of Hughes and Swine
road, by work and advertising the
'ealth and resources of the county, he
as done much good in promoting the
lterests OF the people generally. In
ne practice of his profession, he has ,
lade the law of real estate specialty. ,
The Importance of the office, which I
e seeks, is realized by every body and
'rtain legal qualifications being requir- !
l. 1t is claimed that his preparation q
eets every requirements, that his edu- t
alton and practice fully qualify him i
" the office. He is versed in the law, 9
Die in prosecution, ambitious, accurate,
'norable, capable and Industrious. He {
IS not only been successful in his own 9
1siness affairs but has successfully 9
presented his clients in the lower !,
'urts and in the Court of Appeals.
He is amply able to prosecute crimi-
Ills and to assist the fiscal court in pro-
citing the interests of the people, =
is platform includes the following q
,clarations: pure politics 1.-THE Land .
Now. A campaign without the use A
liquor. Retrenchment and reform ;,
herever needed. Proceedings to bring :;
'out the greatest good to the greatest
lmber. Efficiency in public service. 8
lch oversight, maintenance and dis q
'sition OF all the properties of the \
unity as will insure the best results :,
I'd promote the general welfare. .
He will urge his claims and define his :,
'sition on all public questions, as the n
mpaign progresses, as he expects to :,
ldress the people in all sections of the h
unity. He has strong following NJ