The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-10-21
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
FOR CLERK AND RECORDER


1t is 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 "a
round at pretty lively gait with one
perfectly good leg. and he Is still the
same efficient and reliable "Oid
Claudy..
FOR SHERIFF
Henry A. Wilson Of Powell Park.
q the Democratic candidate for sftr-
ID this year. He is un old time resid-
ent of the Park and Meeker. Is well
thought of by all who know him AMI
he is thoroughly qualified to fill the
important Office of sheriff Of this conn
ty. You will make no mistake II you
vote for Henry Wilson on election
day.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
John W G Shepherd is again II
candidate for county treasurer. His
ability is recognized by all. He "
courteous and treats all alike. AS
treasurer, MI Shepherd has nothing
to do with the taxes that are assessed
against you. The assessor and conn
ty commissioners attend to thar Ills
agreeable duty. He colletcs the taxes
and in so doing IL as lenient rs the
law permits. John Shepherd has enri'
ed his right to another term as conn
ty treasurer, the duties Of which have
increased very much during the Ias-
term, and are likely to increase con-
siderably more during the coming
term.
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR
For this very important ONCE the
Democrats have selected new 'a"n.
and from reports coming from all sec
tions Of the country their confidence
has not been misplaced.
Joe f Sexsan is thirty-hve yea,i 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
fice work in Nebraska. For two years
held a clerical position Of trust with
the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company.
which position he relinquished when
he came to Rio Hlanco county TO en-
gage In ranch aud stuck business In
the spring Of 1918. Has resided here
since. excepting when serving in the
Army. Was the nrst National Army
man from this county to he called to
the colors. Left for Camp Funston
September 4. 1917. and received his
honorable dlscharEe 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
this intricate service was rewarded
with the highest rank obtainable by
an non-commissloned oficer-that OF
Sergeant Major. On his return to civil
life Joe Sexson resumed his vocation
of farmer and stockman and was en-
cared In that occupation when draft
ed to make the race for assessor, a
position, which the record will show
be h well qualified to NIL.
CORONER
The ONCE Of coroner Is filled every
two years as matter OF form and ia
comply with law; yet 1t is an ONCE
Of considerable importance. DIR Earth
ing has filled the Office In a very at
isfactOry manner for many years
there IL nothing In 1t from financial
standpoint.
COMMISSIONER
From the taxpayers standpOin:
the most important Office in the coun.
ty Is that of commissioner. There ID
only one to he elected this year
from the First District-which com.
priscs 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
Kenncy OF Rangelv. Mr. Kenney hrs
resided for over thirty years In the
lower White section. He IL engaged