The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-19
TIE COUNTY TICKET.

THE COUNTY TICKET.
The outlook for the election OF the
entire republican ticket this fall is
growing brighter every day. The
candidates are diligent in their eff
forts to win and are making such an
energetic and effective campaign
that good reasons exist for the hope
full view expressed. The personnel
of the ticket is strong and is attract
ing support from all parts of the coun-
try.
Gilbert Lee, who has been one OF
the hardest and most unselfish work
ers the party has had, is making the
race for county auditor, q place he is
most excellently capable of filing be-
cause of his knowledge Of county at
fairs. He has always responded
when asked to assist other candidates
and his friends are rallying to his as
the county as any citizen and that
he is favorably known adds greatly
to his election prospects.
James Maxwell aspires to the office
of treasurer He resided for num-
Der of years at Primrose but has
more recently moved to Fort Madi-
SON. Mr. Maxwell is one of the solid
and highly esteemed citizens. He is
abundantly qualified to fill this inn
portant office and is receiving assur-
ances Of support from all parts of the
county and from voters of all politi-
cal faith.
Almost every voter in the county
knows o. r. Johnston. He has on
former occasions filled in most &C.
ceptable manner the office of clerk of
the district court There is no ques-
ton about his qualifications. He pos
sesses them in abundance. Those
who had any transactions in the
clerks office during his encumbency
admit his promptness, correctness
and courteousness. Lee county never
had a better clerk than 0. R. John
ston.
John C. Scott, OF Montrose. is the
candidate for sheriff. He needs no
introduction to the voters of Lee
county. Few men are better or more
favorably known. John Scott will
make an ideal sheriff He has al.
ways taken lively interest in the adj
vancement Of Lee county. and in all
public movements promptly contribu.
ted his part Mr.. Scott, without re-
spect to party utilization, IS receiving
daily assurances OF support and
prospects for his election grow bright
er every day. He is a hard worker.
an upright citizen, a genial gentle
man and makes friends wherever he
goes He is competent to be the
sheriff of Lee county and his many
friends believe he will be.
Ed c. Vaughan is asking the sec
ond term as principal for the office Of
recorder. In this office you will find
business transacted with neatness
and dispatch. You will find an oblis.
ing and accommodating man in
charge and Mr.. Vaughan is entitled
to a large majority this year. 1t is a
political precedent to reflect faith
full official and Mr.. Vaughan can
surely qualify as an efficient and
faithful public servant.
w. r. c. Kendrick is soliciting
votes for the Office of county. attor-
ney And he is soliciting them with
a vigor and earnestness that indi-
Gates he wants the Office. Ii elected
he pledges himself to an economical
administration OF county afafirs and
will exert himself to save the taxpay-
ers all the money it is possible to
save. Mr.. Kendrick is Keokuk boy
and he is we'll equipped to conduct
the affairs of county attorney. He
will appreciate your vote.
| Walt H. Clemments of Fort Madi-
| son is the candidate for coroner and
he will be glad to have the votes of
! the people Of Lee county. He has
been in business in Lee county for a
number of years and those who know
him best are enthusiastic about his
candidacy and hope he wins
l. Hosier has served Lee county as
! supervisor for a number of years. He
! has been elected to this office fire.
quently and such endorsement would
not come to him unless he rendered
efficient service. He is thoroughly
/ familiar with the county and its
needs and is valuable man to have
on the board.
| John De Rosear Of Mt. HamiII is
an aspirant for the position of super.
visor along with IT. Hosier. Two SUI.
pervisors are to be elected. Mr. De
Rosear is a farmer and his knowledge
! of county affairs and asnoo;oI,
along the lines of supervisor will be
of value to the people. He is CAPABLE
land careful and should be eIectod