The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

I, ticket. MIR. Clark's candidacy il backed
! solidly by the Hamilton county bench
| and bar, the members OF whom ha e.
sociates with daily
Mr.. Coleman is unfortunately blind
and his premier purpose In becoming a
lation for the benefit of the blind of the
state. Despite the fact that he ms
been blind all his life he has Nv h,s
thrift and square business dealings ne
come one of city's most prosperous ana
substantial citizens.
! John Lively is well known throughout
| the county having fought many battles
for democracy whether candidate or
not, He is q good lawyer and substan-
tai business man and we'll qualified for
! the position he seeks, r. ID. Fletcher
is opposed by many owing to his direct
opposition to annexation. During the
annexation election Mr.. Fletcher fought
| strumental in the suburbs not being an
neXed as the issue was defeated by
only twenty-seven votes
sam Julian, living east of the ridge,
VIII receive good country vote. He
Is substantial farmer and would be
valuable in the passage of farm legisla-
tion' Mr.. Julian will receive some sup
port from the city.
John Hallberg is lawyer and this Is
!
having been defeated in his first at :
tempt. His friends believe he will be
In the running. A. NJ. Clifford is prob
| any the best known candidate running,
he having made one or two previous
races in the city and county. He is ex-
pected to poll good vote. John
wrinkle, young lawyer. is also a
candidate and his friends say that de-
spite the fact that he entered the race
ldst VIII get a good vote.
I Sherlff's Race.
The sheriff's race is by far the hottest
affair of its kind ever held In Hamil-
ton county and both democrats and re-
puolicans are claiming victory Nick
Bush is the democratic nominee and
Horace Humphreys is the republican
candidate. The odds in this race favor
Bush and conservative leaders say he
VIII be the winner by 500 to 1000 votes.
The democrats admit that II there is
any danger of Bush's defeat 1t Is caused
by the annexation of James county.
which is heavily republican. The race
mas been free from "mud-slinging" and
both candidates are running on their
merits. The loyalty of the labor or
CARNATIONS to Bush is the feature of
this race.
In the tax assessors race the demo-
Gratis nominated Randolph Howell and
the republicans A. Shelton. Both can
didates have held the Office and the
general opinion is that both are thor
oughly qualified to fill the office In the
event they are elected. Mr.. Howell has
made good tax assessor and is asking
a second term Endorsement and his
friends insist he will be given this by
substantial majority.
The race for trustee, the best office
In the county, is between Tom
SAhn Fl N
odds decidedly>in favor of Mr.. Schnei-
der. the democratic nominee. Mr..
Schneider is expected to poll the entire
democratic vote, together with a good
vote from the republican party. Mr..
Bakers friends, however. claim he will
be swept into office together with his
running mates, by good majority.
Constable Race.
The democrats have four qualified
candidates running for constable in the
three districts. In the First district
Luke Pogue and Charley Baker are
expected to be the winners over s. NJ
Adams, the only republican nominee
Both Mr. Baker and Mr.. Pogue are
popular and have good records as Off
GERS, as has Mr.. Adams.
In the Second district Charley Tay-
Tor, claimed by MANY to be one of the
most efficient officers In the county, Is
the democratic nominee. He IL opposed
by w. F. Schumacher, who was for
merly a deputy under Sheriff Bass. Mr.
Taylor has served several terms as con-
stable and has each time waited on the
circuit court. He Is given n splendid in
dorsement by Judge Nathan L. Bach
man and Judge Oscar Yarnell, both
Of whom he served under His victory
is expected to be sweeping one.
In the Third district Frank Conner,
probably the best known and most eff
cient officer in the county. Is a candi-
date and is opposed by Muriel Phipps
tho republican candidate. Mr.. Corners
record as an officer as well as his pop
ularity Is expected to make him a sure
winner. b.@
All of the races have been conducted
on a clean and high plane. There have
been no combinations formed and moth
ling unpleasant has occurred to mar the
races or to prevent the voters from
a call Ill