The Meeker herald., 1922-11-04
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
FOE CLERK AND RECORDEs

FOB CLERK AND RECORDER
1t II not necessary to say much
about Claude Wilson, other than that
he Is two years older than when we
last referred to him; that he gets y.
round at a pretty lively gait with one
perfectly good leg, and he IL still the
same efficient and reliable "Oid
Claudy..
FOR SHERIFF
Henry A. Wilson Of Powell Park.
Is the Democratic candidate for stGr-
IN this year. He Is an old time resid-
ent of the Park and Meeker. Is well
thought Of by all who know him and
he Is thoroughly qualified to all the
important Office of sheriff Of this coun
~. You will make no mistake II you
vote for Henry Wilson on election
day.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
John W G Shepherd is again 81
candidate for county treasurer. His
ability is recognized by all. he ~
courteous and treats all alike. As
treasurer. Mr. Shepherd has nothing
to do with the taxes that are assessed
against you. The assessor and conn
ty commissioners attend to that dig
agreeable duty. He colletcs the taxes
and in, 10 doing is ms lenient as the
law permits. John Shepherd has earn
ed his right to another term as cOrn
~ treasurer. the duties Of which hav.
increased very much during the pas-
term, and are likely to increase con-
siderahy more during the coming
term.
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR
For this very important once the
Democrats have selected new tam.
and from reports coming from all sec
lions Of the country their confidence
has not been misplaced.
Joe E Season Is thirty-five yeats o.
age. He received his grade education
In the public schools OF Grant. Neb..
and holds diploma from Fremont
Normal School of Fremont. Nebraska.
and has had experience In county Of
nee work In Nebraska. For two years
held u clerical position Of trust with
the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company,
which position he relinquished when
he came to Rio Blanco county to en-
gage in ranch and stock business In
the spring Of 1915. Has resided here
since. excepting when serving in the
Army. Was the first National Army
man from this county to be called to
the colork Left for Camp Funston
September 4. 1917, and received his
honorable discharge from the Service
September 4. 1910. After short train
ing was among the first American
soldiers sent over seas. Saw eighteen
months active service In France. At
the close Of the war was detailed to
help complete and forward the re-
cords of the American Expeditionary
Forces to the War Department at
Washington. For ability shown In
with the highest rank obtainable by
an non-commissioned omcer-that Of
Sergeant Major. On his return to civil
life Joe SexsOn resumed his vocation
of farmer and stockman and was en-
gagged in that occupation when draft
ed to make the race for ASSESSOR Q
position. which the record will show
he is well qualified to MI.
CORONER
The Office Of coroner IL filed every
two years as matter Of form and to
comply with law; yet 1t Is an ofiice
of considerable importance. DR. Earth
ing has filled the Office in a very at
isfactory manner for many years /,
there is nothing in 1t from a financial
standpoint.
COMMISSIONER
From the taxpayers standpoint
the most important Office in the coun-
ty Is that of commissioner. There IL
only one to be elected this year
from the First District-which COM
prises Rangely. the lower White and
an the extensive Piceance Country.
For this very important Office the
Democrats made good selection Of a
candidate In the person of John
Eenncy of Rangelv. Mr. Kenney has
resided for over thirty years in the
lower White section. He is engaged
In farming and stOck-raising and has
made success of his business. He
Is man of quiet and retiring dtspos
itton. and possesses every qualihca-
lion necessary to the making Of good
conservative business county commits
sjOner.