The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-18
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first few days OF this week at his
headouartersi in the Home Savings
Bank Building. He returned on
Sundaysfrom trip to Spencer,
stopping off for a while in Park
ers burg. From the reports that
Major Nicely gets from all over the
state. 1t seems that he will have
no difficulty in gaining the decl-
sion Of Mrs. Izettas Jewel Brown
of Kingwood at the polls on Aug
ust I.
Mrs. Brown, while recognized as
having many fine attributes. -
not considered seriously at all as
senatorial timber by the mass OF
the Demmie voters in the state
Running against a man Of Neelys
experience and recorded as con-
gresham. Mrs. Browns chances
Of springing a political surprise
are not worth much. None OF the
leadin papers OF the state on the
Demmie side Of the fence are tax
ing a great amount OF interest IA
her campaign. except the Fa1rmont
Times and the reason for the
action of The Times is completely
obvious. in my opinion.
Among the latest evidences OF
support coming to Ma jor Neeiy
are the Endorsement Of the Web
ster County Democratic executive
commit and editorials in the
WAYNE County News and the
Roane County Reporter. There is
every Indication that Major Nicely
will have little trouble in the pri-
mary, and he is no doubt saving
for the real fight which
faces him in the general election.
when the successful candidate for
the senatorial nomination in the
ranks has been made
Right now 1t seems practically
certain that H. c.. Ogden will Sc
cure the nomin ation. The cam
paign Of Mr. Ogden has been gain
ing Roadway steadily for the last
few weeks, and unless some unex-
pected 9upheaval should come be-
TWEEN now and the primary date,
he will probably be nominated by
a good margin
The candidatorial lists within
the province Of the secretary of
state have been shortned by sew
eral Withdrawals.
Former Mayor Joe N. Craddock
of Clarksburg has dropped out As
a Democratic primary candidate
for Congress from the third dis lis
trict. N
"a. D. Shock OF Replete, Webster
for the Democratic nomination cfo-.
senator from the Tenth district.
III. Homer Henson Of Winfield,
Putnam County. cancelled his Re,
publican candidacy for senator
from the fifth district.
DIR. F. NJ. Kearns, state director
OF health and sanitation, Depart
ment of Education, has with drawn
as a Republican congressional
candidate IN the second district ia
favor OF Cecil b. Highland OF New
Martinsville Doctor Kearns' ply
stefan advised him not to make the
campaign.
Swiger Strong Candidate
w. IS. Swiger, candidate for Re-
publican nomination for House of
Delegates, is native Of West
Virginia, having been born forty
four years ago in Harrison Coun-
ty, where he made his home for
several years. Nearly all of his
education was received there.
Mr.. Swiger at one time pre-
pared him self to teach in the pub
lie schools, but other work drew
him on and this ambition was
never realized. Later he became
interested building and was for
fifteen years successful contract
or and builder.
For the past several years MT.
&Swiger has been MANAGER OF the
Am os Telephone Co. The Amos
Telephone Co. has grown to be an
Himportant link in the county,s
communication through his Ell
forts.
Mr.. Swiger has been a republi-
can ever since he was old enough
to understand what that party
stands for and has ever been an
active member, voting the tickle
consistently.
Mr.. swiger declares that he
stands for the right and what is
best for ALL and believes that
problems affecting the welfare OF
a community or state should pc
met in a broad-minded way with
vision open to- both sides OF a
question.
well acquainted throughout
e Ia" raw O1SLI1SLsB 8s " ASt - =
home is, Mr.. SwigerS has formed
many strong friendships there as
well as in other parts Of the
county. Because Of the many
TT e nds and acquaintanc
throughout Marion County. MT.
Swigert feels that If given the
nomination he will be elected by
a good maj GRITTY. @
S.-@E3s1s 47l5i Seeks Nomination
y Hugh b. Shawhan, who is the
Democratic candidate for super1nr
tendent OF schools in Harris on
County, is a former stud nt OF the
Fairmont State Normal Scho de
attended the Normal from the fall
Of 1915 until the close OF the 1921
term, in the N fine holdana
the position Of night operator at
the Gypsy sub-station. Mr. shay.
han, who resides near Hepzibah-
is graduate of the Shinnllston
High School. He is at8present On
an elect oneering campai gu 15s