Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-05
GOOD CANDIDATES
Republican Nominees are Capable
Men of Wide Experience.

Republican party Offering the best
line OF candidates for the offices from
the top of the ticket down that it
has offered in years, in the estimation
of those who are familiar with poll
ties.
In Truman II. Newberry, the Re-
publican candidate for the United
States Senate, the Republicans of
Michigan have picked man whose
Americanism is unquestioned in any
respect, man whose Amerlcanism
is unquestioned in any respect, man
whose capabilities are unquestioned,
and man who has given fine ac-
count of himself in the past when he
has held public office. There is no
question but what Michigan will send
him in winner this fall
For the House of Representatives
the Republicans are again Offering
the country the services of faithful
Joseph Fordney A member. of the
Ways and Means committee of the
House. and a man Of great influence
in that body. II would be great
mistake not TO send him back to
Washington for another term.
especially in view of the war situa-
ton. if for no other reason. and there
are other reasons galore. He has
rendered great service during his
past ten terms and made a record
that the district can be proud Of.
Albert Sleeper, Michigans present
governor, has made a good record
during his first term, Of which he can
well be proud and there Is no question
but what he will be the choice Of the
voters Of the state again this fall.
Aaron Anon, nominated for the
State Senate. is seeking election 60
the Senate for the first time. He has
been member of the lower house
and made record there. which en-
titles him to further consideration,
and which indicates that he is an able
legislator.
Harry Rose, who has been making
a record in the lower house at Ian
sing, was renominated without a con
test. and is again ready to give the
residents Of the county the very best
that is in him. He has proven a
capable man where capabilities
count.
~ picking Alfred Willert of Mid
ileton as the candidate for sheriff,
the Republicans of Gratiot county
have picked a clean-cut man. His
long record as a deputy sheriff shows
him to be fearless and square. He is
worthy of the vote of every Repubi-
can in the county and The Record
believes that he will get them, and
will make the county an able sheriff.
Bernie Case, nominated again for
county clerk. has proven to be high
ly efficient clerk 1t goes without
saying that he will be elected this
fall.
Ora l.. Smith, nominee of the Re
publicans for prosecutor. has been
making a record as a county official
and prosecutor that is an enviable
one, and indicates that the confidence
of the voters Of the county who pre-
viously elected him, was well placed
He has a important work to do and
does it well.
For their candidate for county
treasurer the Republicans picked W
c. Folkert, a man who has had years
of experience in his township and on
the board of supervisors. His record
has been good one, and it is believed
that Folkert will continue this record
in the office of treasurer to which
the Republicans are sure to elect him
this fall He knows the work and
will do it right.
Bird J. Tucker, again nominated by
the Republicans for register of deeds,
will have no opposition at the polls.
Efficiency means that he will again
be elected.
Erva Laycock again nominated as
the candidate for county drain COM
missioner by the Republicans, has
proven capable in this office and is
certain to again pull the votes of the
Republicans needed to keep him in
this position, for which he is so well
fitted.
Joseph Harrod, county surveyor,
again nominated. is expected to be
elected easily. He has proven a good
official, and should win with q fine
complimentary vote.
For circuit commissioners the Re-
publicans are again offering John ID.
Spinney and Newell Smith. both
capable men for the places. For
coroners, Will X. Ludwig and Bert
Hall are again the candidates, and
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