Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
THE CITY ELECTION.


raigns ever waged in the city, Mr..
Percy w Letter, former city recorder,
was elected mayor of the city, which
two years ago gave Mayor Thomas
M. Turner a majority of sos, by ~
majority. While the fight was rath-
er lively on election day no candidates
engaged in personalities, preferring
to. wage their contests on their mer-
its and let the voters Judge as to
their qualifications. Since the result
in some quarters, of course, is not
satisfactory. it has been accepted by
all with good grace and there appears
to be no bitterness.
Mr.. Letters election was conceded
by large number of Republicans as
well as all of the Democrats. He was
regarded as eminently qualified to fill
the zchief executives chair, and the
vote shows that. During his long con
nection with the city government he
gave careful and far-reaching thought
to municipal questions, and is today
looked upon as being the best posted
man on such questions as the city af-
fords
EsMr. Miller, the defeated candidate,
is a prominent business man. He is
we'll and favorably known throughout
all OF this section of the state, and
no man stands higher in the business
world.
Mr. Dunn has again been chosen to
represent the First ward in the city
council. During the two years he has
served ne has been faithful, doing all
in his power to render true account
of his stewardship. Although the
only minority member, he stood firm
for what he believed to be right, and
never failed when in the crucial mo-
ments. His reelection is an eloquent
testimonial to the high esteem in
which he is held by the people of his
ward.
Mr. Wiltshires majority was the
largest given any candidate. Two
years ago Mr. Gard Republican, car
ried the ward by a handsome major
ity, but this year Mr.. Wiltshire
eclipsed all records. leading his OPP
ponent by 170. A man of affairs,
heavy taxpayer and large property
owner he should give to his ward an
admirable administration.
Mr.. WI S. Bert has had experience
in the council. which should prove of
incaleulable value to him. While The
World had advocated the election OF
his opponent, we join with Mr.. Bert's
many friends in wishing for him a
successful term and hope he will do
much for his ward.
Mr.. Fred Cline is in position to
render his ward good service. The
Fourth ward is in need of many i'm
proyements, and now that Mr.. Cline
has been called by his friends to rep
resent them and look after their wants
a great field opens before him. The
World congratulates him and hopes
he viii not be negligent in his duty
but faithful at all times.
Councilman John w. Wolford has
again been chosen to represent the
Fifth ward. During his present term
he has stood faithfully with the ma
jority and has been able to get many
improvements for his section of the
city. The World also congratulates
him with the hope that his term will
be successful.
The election is now over, and the
results are known. it is tae duty Of
every citizen to work the next two
years for a bigger and better Martins
burg. The city is growing and ex-
panding in all directions. Our indus
trial institutions are IN a fourishing
condition. our business men offer
good reports and there is a wave OF
unprecedented prosperity sweeping
over the city and nothing should be
done to retard our growth or delay
our progress. This is a time Tor unit
ed action. and everybody should
stand together in this fight for tic
best. The city needs friends. II
needs boosters. It needs all the hell
il can possibly get. Why not every
btdy work together and see what tho
~ alts are?