Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-09-21
For SURVEYOR,
W. ERNEST OFFUTT.
The Democratic Ticket.

The candidates selected by the Demo-
cratic voters Of the county at the primary
election, held on the eleventh instant. de-
serve the united support Of the party.
They, together with Mr. McMullen for
Comptroller Of the Treasury, Mr. Robey for
County Commissioner, and Mr.. Offutt for
County Surveyor, who were nominated
without opposition. complete strong COM
bination of practical. successful men. who
command respect and whose substantial
personal interests give guarantee of due
regard for the public welfare.
Mr.. McMullen is one of the few men who,
in latter days, has been called into service
after having expressed his determination
to retire from public Office. and has gener-
ously sacrificed his personal welfare and
wishes in yielding to the demand of the
people that he continue in the important
Office which he has administered with
ability and earnest industry.
Mr.. j. Dawson Williams, the candidate
for State Senator. has served a term in
the House of Delegates, where he gave
evidence of ability and of keen apprecia-
ton of the interests Of the county and State.
With this experience, followed by some
years OF study and the maturity which it
produces, we may look forward to greater
usefulness in the body to which he will
now be elected. In view Of his defeat for
the nomination four years ago, his nomi-
nation at this time without opposition is a
graceful tribute to his merit.
In Messrs Jones, Cashell, Barnsley and
Fawsett, the farmers Of the county will
have a solid delegation in the House of
Delegates. and will have their interests
looked after with diligence and intelligence.
The candidates for County Commissioner
are not behind the others in qualifications
for the Office to which they aspire. That
Mr.. Lewis four-years service on the board
has been acceptable is attested by the
fact that he had clear majority over his
two opponents; and his experience will
add to the efficiency Of his future services.
His colleague, Mr.. Riggs, while new to
public life, is successful. public-spirited
citizen, fully alive to the needs and oppor-
tunities Of the country Mr.. Robey, who
was nominated without contest, is a
member Of the present board and, like Mr.
Lewis. receives the reward Of faithful and
conscientious discharge of his public duties.
Mr.. William L. Aud, the candidate for
Sheriff, became well and favorably known
throughout the county two years ago when
he sought the nomination for this Office
The impression then made evoked the con-
fidence of the voters and we are sure they
will not be disappointed.
Mr.. 0ffutt has already served acceptably
as Surveyor and justly continues to enjoy
the confidence of his fellow-citizens.
We bespeak for the entire ticket trium-
plant election, and shall seek other oppor-
tunites to give reasons why the members
of the party should. to a man. record its
vote at the polls in November.
The outcome Of the primary election does
not argue any distrust of the excellent
gentlemen who were defeated; and the
generous temper with which they have &C.
cepted the result evidences fine party
spirit which insures their hearty support
of the ticket. and promises for them sue
cess in future contests.