The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-24
Supporters Believe He Will
Swing Almost Solid Vote in
Entire Community
CANDIDATE HAS DONE,
MUCH FOR THIS CITY
Bemidji Voters Feel Need of
Getting Behind One Strong
Local Candidate

n. ASs3ASltCIlley DclNIuJl wen kIlO"n
postmaster has filed for the office of
state senator from Beltrami and Koo-
chiching counties.
1t has been known for some time
that he was. being strongly urged to
enter the race, for the reason that he
is one of few men who could bring
all so-called factions together and
swing an almost solid vote in Bemidji
and Southern Beltrami county.
Bemidji realizes that it should have
the senator from here, and men and
women are more than anxious to
unite upon one man whom all can sup
port without apologies.
Mr.. Richie was for a number of
years superintendent of the Bemidji
public schools, and after resigning
this position conducted Il large dairy
farm about four miles west of the
city. He is still farmer by proxy.
In addition to holding the position
of postmaster, which position he re-
signed some tine ago and is still wait
ing the appointment Of a successor,
he is member of the firm of Matson-
Richie Lumber company, a member
Of thhc local school board and pres-
dent of the Farmers Mutual Fire In
surance company.
He en- joys the personal acquaint-
I ance Of more farmers in this county
than perhaps any other individual in
Bemidj;. That he will be endorsed by
! them in large numbers is self-cvident.
Among the citizenry of Bemidji, he
is we'll and favorably known, having
been active in the promotion of many
Of its activities and n the promotion
of industrial and educational enter
prises.
He was decidedly active and prom
inent in the securing Of the State
Teachers college site for Bemidji. His
work in this regard stands out as an
accomplishment none have surpass
ed. He is a treless worker and knows
| the ''ropes."
| Should he be elected, he will be
welcomed by the senate body, espc-
cially by that organization of soma
tors who have accomplished so much
for Northern Minnesota.
| Not a few Bemidji men have been
approached to make the run for this
all-important office, and it was learn
ed today that practically all have de-
cided to withdraw in favor of Mr..
! Richie,
| Should the filing Of Mr.. Richie
meet with the general approval of the
voters Of Bemidji, and every indica-
ton seems to favor him, it is believed
that Koochiching and Northern Bel
trami county will at once appreciate
the effort being made by the citizens
of Bemidji to unite on one man and
give him strong endorsement.
| These two sections of the senatorial
district cannot dispute the right Of
Bcmidji to name the senator, mas
much as that office was filled by Leon
ard II. Nord of international Falls,
koochiching man, for the past eight
Iyears.
The voters in these districts arc
fair-mindcd men and women and
know that much more can be accom-
plished by general endorsement of
the right man, than is possible by fac
tional strife and misdirected energy.
With the support of Northern Bel
trami county for Bemidji man for
the senate, and the support of South
ern Bcltrami county for a northern
county man for the house, it is pos
s:blc to send to St. Paul two legisla-
tors who can do great teamwork in
behalf of the, district and the state.