The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-29
WHO THE COUNTY
FARMER-LABOR
CANDIDATES ARE

CHARLES f. BROWER, its can
didate for state senator, was born
80 years ago on farm near West
Plains, Mo. Twenty years ago he
left the farm and followed the calling
of stationary engineer until 1908
when he took up railroad work. For
the past twelve years he has lived
in this county. For the vast 10
years he has been a conductor on
the Great Northern. For the last
six years he has been the legisla-
tive representative of the railroad
trainmen and past three years chair
man of the grievance committee.
He is married and has a wife and
two children.
w. J. FORTSON was born in Geor-
gia in 1878. His father was a col
lege professor, and his ancestors
came to this country in 1878. When
II years of age he left the farm
and learned the moulders trade,
which he has followed ever since, in
connection with small farming on
Home Acres, and since 1911 has
been Dyke Commissioner of that dis
trict. Mr.. Fortson has a wife and
six children and came to Snohomish
County in 1909. He is its candi-
date for representative from the
49th District.
J. f. WRAGE is also its candidate
for representative from the 49th Dis
trict. He is married, and gradu-
ate of Pullman and Iowa State Uni
versity. AS a breeder of Guernsey
cattle he is known throughout the
state. He is 80 years of age and
most of his life has been spent in
Snohomish County. His dairy is
one of the most modern in this
state.
L. L. MORGAN, its candidate for
representative from the 48th District,
is one of our oldest pioneers of this
county, living upon his farm near
Sultan. He is married, having
reared his family in this county. He
is we'll known and one of our most
poblic spirited men.
ALICE FERRELL was born in
Wisconsin in 1884 and came to Ev-
erett in 1909. She is married and
has one child. She is treasurer of
the Central Labor Council, and be-
cause of her extraordinary ability
she was called in the conference that
took place in Olympia, May 18th,
by the State Welfare Commission to
consider the Womans Minimum Wage
question.
She is its candidate for representa-
tive from the 48th District.
LUTHER ORR, its candidate for
County Commissioner, First District,
was born AZ years ago on farm
in Wisconsin. He is married and
has two children. He has farmed
all his life and has made good at
the business. For Is years he has
county.
ALEX WHEELER, its candidate
for County Commissioner, Third
District, was born in Michigan in
1877 upon a farm and is still at the
calling. He came to Washington
in 1900 and settled upon his present
homestead near Lake Rosseiger. He
is president of the Granite Falls
Fair Association, also president of
the Snohomish County Fruit Grow
ers Association. He also is married
and has two children.
FRANK JOHNSTON, its candi-
date for County Clerk, was born in
Bridgeport, Conn, "a years ago. He
is married and has had considerable
ability in office work, having acted
as secretary of many labor organ
izations, at present being Vice-Presi-
| dent of the State Federation of La
| Dor, and Secretary of the Board of
| Trustees of the Laundry Service Co.
JOSEPH w. REYNOLDS, its can
didate for County Treasurer, is the
pastor of the Norwegian Methodist
Church in Stanwood. He is married
and has family. He is highly
educated, well posted and fitted to
hold this position of trust.
o. F. WEFFERLING, its candi-
date for County Auditor, was born
in st. Louis, Mo, in 1878, and has
been a resident of Everett for the
past 13 years. He is a stove
moulder by trade, and for years has
taken an active part in the labor
movement, during great portion of
| the time having charge of Labor's
funds and books.
GEO. w. LOUTTIT, it's candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney, was born
in Dayton, Ohio, SO years ago. His
wife was born in Marion, Ohio, and
in 1888 they were married in Ra-
VIENNA, Ohio. This couple have four
children, all married. Mr.. Louttit
was educated in the public schools of
Indiana and the University of Mich
igan, and has practiced law for over
so years, since 1909 here in Everett.
Mr.. Louttit has served two terms in
the Indiana legislatures, also has
been city judge of Fort Wayne,
| Indiana.
CHARLES E. GOLDTHORPE, its
candidate for County Sheriff, was
born in Linden, Wisconsin, August 6,
1869, and is married, having seven
children. He came to Snohomish
| County in 1898 and is now in the
painting and decorating business.
On August 1st last he retired as
president of the Everett Central La
Dor Council, and is yet a member of
the Miscellaneous Trades Committee
of the State Federation of La
Dor. He has served upon the Ev-
erett police force seven years, was
constable of Everett for two years,
and served at various times as dep
uty sheriff. He stands on the
Farmer-Labor platform, which de-
mands the enforcement of the bone
dry law.
G. F. WATKINS, its candidate for
County School Superintendent, is