Evening journal., 1914-10-28
WEDNEsDAY OCT. Is IeI4,
eEORGE- CANDIDATE FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS.

GEORGE-CANDDATE FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS.
especially pleasing feature Of the political
"A pagn that is in progress is the fact that A.
Lesley George, Recorder of Deeds in this county, is
candidate for reelection His candidacy represents
only the will OF the Republican party but also the
Overwhelming desire OF the public That public knows
aud appreciates the exceedingly valuable work Mr..
George has done during the four years he held the
recordership.
No Recorder of Deeds that this county ever has had
has done 20 merit the confidence and esteem of
the public than has Mr. George; nor has there ever
been popular incumbent Of that Office Not
Withstanding there has been a large steady in
crease in the business of the Office during the last
four years, his administration has been distinguished
by the fact that he has kept the up the high
est possible standard both as to quality and expedi-
ton There many members OF the bar officials
OF trust companies and banks, real estate and
and in all walks of life who do not hes-
tate to that since Mr.. George has been Recorder
it has been pleasure to transact business in his Of
fee That is not only because OF the thoroughness
with which that business is done but also because OF
the unfang courtesy that is accorded to everyone,
rich poor, who within the of Mr.. Georges
official influence.
Many who are active Democrats admit frankly
that Mr.. George has made, and stn is making, an
ideal county official. II goes without saying that many
OF those will manifest their appreciation of his
public service by joining with his party colleagues
IN the work OF re-olecnng MIN on next Tuesday. In
fact Io need be surprised If Mr. Georges plur-
aly ecpses that Of four years ago. when Il was be-
$500 and 2,4OO. IL is known fact that during
the intervening time he has done nothing which would
to impair the high public regard in which he
then held. On the contrary, he has done many
things to strengthen that regard There is no dis
trct In the county IN which Mr. George is not well
and favorably known, not only a county Official
but also as a among In the upper end of
the county he especially well known, because it has
there that practically all Of his life has been
spent
Mr. George born near New Castle. His father
was Jonathan E. George His mother was Sara Nc
Mullen George. Mrs. George was a sister of Henry H.
McAiulen, formerly Speaker of the House OF Repre-
senatiyes and United States Marshal this district
Mr.. Georges father a farmer who having amass-
ed competency, retired and took up his residence in
New Castle There he Vas known one OF the most
prominent and progressive citizens Of that town.
Lesley George the subject OF this editorial sketch.
received his primary and elementary education in the
public schools in New Castle. subsequently he be-
student at Delaware College, being a men,
Der Of the class Of rs. Following his graduation
from old Delaware. he accepted position with the
Diamond State Steel Company and had charge of the
railway supply department He remained in that posi-
uon until the plant was closed down in 1905.
In 1906 Mr. George elected enrolling clerk OF the
House OF Representative In that capacity showed
marked ability in the handling of bills entrusted in
MS charge IOr enrolment shortly aIter the session
closed, the Levy Court appointed him a member OF
the oard Of Trustees the Poor He represented New
Castle hundred in that body and served two three
year terms During four OF the six years he was
secretary OF that board Mr. Georges official record
in that connection showed that he was animated at
all times by hearty desire to get the very best value
the county for the least possible money but the
same time, to sacrifice the countys interest by
any spirit Of false economy The administration OF
the board while he connected with t was featured
by marked ability, in the credit for which Mr. George
naturally shared.
When II. H. Bfany in his last term as Recorder
of Deeds, he needed deputy Approaching the quali-
hcations Of Mr. George for the Office he appointed him.
and quickly discovered that his confidence in the ab-
ity Of his principal assistant well founded. While
Nj George stn serving deputy, he decided that
at the end Of Mr.. Bnlany's term he would be candi-
oa'e Tor the reeordershp. He spared no pains while
oocupyng the subordinate position to At himself for
tne mgner one In due time the Republican primaries
loheo around Mr.. George entered the field and won
tne nomination BY large majority In the election
oho"ed he carried the county as has been stated
ABOVE hy plurality OF between 1900 and 4oo IRON,
me day Mr. George succeeded Mr. Bnlanv he decided
he would run the office in such a way that Il would
meet Win tne general public appreciation that had
featured Mr.. Billanys administration He not o,,v
lived to that creed himself insisted that AN bi
subordinates do likewise The result has been that
with lawyers and laymen the Office is today one OF b
most popular in New Castle county
Mr.. George is active member and senior wardel
Of Emmanuel p. E. Church in New Castle a membe
Of the Church Club or Delaware and on the Executiv
Board Of that large influential religious organiza
ton. The Young Mems Republican Club Of this cit
is proud to claim him as a member. In addition a