The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-07-01
4. ...embled at K. of P. Club
Rooms Wednesday; are
Enthusiastic.
MACHINERY
New Primary Measure Caus-
ing Grief; Select Commit
teemen, Delegates.

Tho attendance at the meeting held
hr tbe Republicans of Idaho County
Wednesday, afternoon evidenced the en-
,husiasm that will be shown by those
sffiliated with that party in the com
ina residential. state and county cleo
aon There were about 65 representa-
avo people in attendance, about half
n the precincts being represented.
The meeting was called by Chair
man John p Eimers to set in mo-
ton the work connected with the prl-
mary election that will be held on
August 3rd selecting judges, clerks
and making arrangements for voting
nlsces These selections We're cOmplet-
cd in all the precincts represented at
tho meeting and those not represented
are being attended to by the county
chairman and his helpers. According
TO the primary law precinct commit
teemen and delegates to the county
convention to be held ON the third
Tuesday in August to choose delegates
to the state convention, are nominated
In the same manner as candidates for
county offices, with the exception that
there is no fee
Ticket Nearly Filled
The Republican county ticket Is now
about complete and it is stated by
party leaders that Saturday will see
the last places spoken for, with the ex-
oeption of the office of county treasur-
er, Mrs. Otie L. Cone, the democratic
encumbent, being permitted IA clear
field
Commissioners File
The impartial administration of the
present board of county commissioners,
all Republicans, made them the unani-
nous choice Of the party and the In
sstent demands for them to again be
come candidates finally succeeded. b.
J. Vincent from the Salmon river dis
trict filed his nomination papers last
week, and was followed ON Wednesday
BY John d. Long, chairman, of Grange
VILE and Dale Clark of Kooskia. This
board has record of many achieve
nents to commend them to the voters
| and 1t Is safe bet that they will eX
Rrience slight competition in the race
lof votes at the November election
At the present time no filings have beer
made on the democratic ticket fo
lnese offices, and while the name o
Harry Baker of clearwater. has bee
mentioned as a possible contestant fo
Mr. Clark's toga. his nominatio
papers have not been filed.
j. G. Eimers for Sheriff
With a clear field for the nomina
uon for the OFFICE of sheriff. the OF
nclal documents placing Jake Elmer
oelore the people ON the Republica
ucKet, We're filed Wednesday after
noon. Mr.. Eimers is one of the bes
Known men in Idaho county and wi
garner in the votes of the people /
every walk in life His record is il
ieproachable and he will make an az
nlrabie officer. For this office
canvass of the entire county for ii sui
aple aspirant was made without SUI
eess, but no one could be found willin
70 accept the honor. Great pressul
was brought to bear on Mr. Eimers
secure his acceptance.
Ha7elbalxer Not Opposed
calvin Hazelbaker, the present i
cumbent in the office of county a
sessor, will have no opposition for r
aaomination and it is possible there wi
T no filing for this Office on the dem
cratic ticket.
For Probate Judge
9ohn Byron, one of the old w
Iyises OF the party and Il pioneer
.uaho county, is favorably mention
.or the office of probate judge.
present Mr.. Byron is justice of t
~f Ssf
non He is well known througho
Ie county and has hosts of frien'
e - mas had worlds of experience fr6
@ s,s connection with the sheriffs
I'VE ana would give all matters conf
'oiore him the consideration merit'
Anger to Run Again
.,,, me office of prosecuting attorn
alu very likely be filled by b. Aug
az AZ present incumbent. His nomil
Son papers have not been filed
is', put 1t is stated this matter v
'e attended to Saturday, the final d
O., Seth Jones for Senator
seth ID. Jones, Of Whitebird. a me
ss r OF the last house of represen
IVES VIII file for the office of st
,s''acor, "a and will give any oppon'
hue hue race of his life. Mr. Jones fill
s former office with credit to
souilty and himself and from
nnowiedge gained in the lower ho1
ate. "o'e man -
NO Filing For Representative
the reapportionment OF ms
s OF the lower house Idaho cou
thas thas cut to one representative
re seems to be some difficulty