The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01

hio hdtuIdi pace as MEMBER OF the
County Court. He was for many
years a successful business man in
Flat River, which training is invalua-
BILE as member of the auditing and
disbursing board of the county.
F. Marion Matkin, prosperous and
enterprising farmer of Doe Run, is a
candidate for reelection as a men,
ber of the County Court from the
Second District. During the past two
years Judge Matkin has held a most
important place on that board, and to
dispense with his services there would
be positive loss to the taxpayers.
He has keen business capacity, and
nothing ever gets by him without the
keenest scrutiny. He is a sort of
safety clutch"
The selection of Rufus C. Tucker as
the candidate for Probate Judge was
particularly fitting. He is abundantly
qualified, in every way, for the admin
lstratlon of the important matters
constantly arising in that office. He
is of a pronounced judicial turn, with
splendid knowledge of the law, and
under his direction probate matters
would receive careful and just atten-
ton. He has long enjoyed splendid
practice at the st. Francois county
bar.
The host of friends of J. C. Heif-
ner, of Flat River, are delighted that
he was chosen as the Democratic
nominee for Circuit Clerk, as they are
confident that his services in that Of
flee will be of the highest order, and
L
wit come into contact will always be
assured the most proficient and cour-
teous treatment. Mr.. Heifner is an
unusually pleasing gentleman, and
the race he made for the nomination
proves his popularity.
The nomination of Marvin w.
Crowder for the important office of
County Clerk seems to have been
particularly right, and as it should
have been, as Mr.. Crowder is splendid
ly equipped for the performance of
the many and important duties of that
office, not only that, but he has been
seriously crippled all his life. But,
notwithstanding his physical infirmi-
ties, he has always been engaged in
doing mans full part, never asking
for favors That he will lead the tick
ct and make splendid County Clerk
is generally conceded.
Henry M. O'Bannon, the efficient
and popular Recorder of Deeds, is the
party candidate for reelection, which
is as certain as anything can be that
is not yet positively determined. He
took charge of that Office two years
ago by large majority, and since
that time he has constantly been add
ing to his long list of supporters by
his efficiency Shd courtesy in office. It
is doubtful if st. Francois county ey-
er had more satisfactory Recorder.
Thomas A. Mathews was selected as
the Democratic nominee to succeed
himself in the Office of Prosecuting
Attorney for another two years.
While he had strong opposition for
the nomination, he won out on his rec
ord of deeds actually performed as
public prosecutor. And thoroughly
has he performed his duties, conscien-
tious and untiring in his efforts to
uphold the law.
j. Edward Brewer, of Doe Run,
nominee for Collector, stands out, ev-
en- in this gathering of capable and
strong men, as the man who received
the greatest number of votes among
eleven of the strongest men in this
county who sought that nomination.
He went through that trying race
without word of criticism of any of
mis- opponents. He made the race
solely on his merits. That he has
many merits, as well as qualifications
Tor Collector. next Tuesdays vote
will again demonstrate.
Again did the Democrats choose
luckily in nominating Francis Marion
iorton for the Office of Assessor. Mr..
Horton has for several years past been
successfully engaged in the real es-
ate and other lines of business in
tlat River, and his valuable expert
nee there is just the qualifications he
most needs to successfully fill the of
ice of Assessor. He has very unus-
al ability in being able to fix the
cal value of real estate and person
j property, the ability most needed
or the successful filling of that of
ICE.
So it is on down to the bottom of
he ticket. Every candidate on the
,emocratic ticket, even for Justice of
ne Peace and Constables in the diff
erent townships, seem especially
tied for the duties of the office each
! a candidate to fill. Therefore, no
Mistake is possible in voting the
Democratic ticket from top to bot
pm. The Times Weuld be- pleased to
i've each candidate for these minor.
ct essential offices, special mention.
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