The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Candidates for
Primary Election

Primary Election
For short term senator Republi-
cans have to choose from three candi-
dates-C. J. Moynihan of Montrose,
Charles w. Waterman of Denver, and
Rice w. Means of Denver.
Mr.. Moynihan, who was high man
at the recent Republican assembly, is
truly Western Colorado man. having
an enviable law practice at Montrose.
He is a brilliant speaker and is well
known throughout his district. In the
primaries six years ago Mr.. Charles
Waterman carried Delta county at
the rate of TO l over his opponent.
He is one of the ablest men in the
state, though not so well known in this
section of the country as Mr.. Moyni-
han. He will doubtless poll a large
vote.
Bob" Rockwell, candidate for gov.
ernor, needs no introduction to Delta
county voters or the Western slope.
He has always polled a good vote In
this county. Everyone admires and
respects him and he will again sweep
the county in the forthcoming cleo
tion.
John F. Hillman. candidate for the
Republican designation for represent
ative. is one of the builders OF Delta
and Delta county. For many years
Mr.. Hillman was one OF the progress
sive and businesslike merchants or
the county during which time he be
came well known throughout this sec
ton. He has now retired from active
business life and devotes his time to
looking after his large property inter
ests. being the owner OF several
ranches and some fine town property.
He has never held an elective office.
His popularity is indicated by the fact
that he is unopposed in the primary
election
Edward NJ Sherman. candidate for
the designation for district attorney
on the Republican ticket, was born In
Delta. He is the son OF Judge $. S
Sherman who has long been one OF the
able jurists of Western Colorado. Mr.
Sherman followed in his fathers foot
steps and has been practicing law in
Montrose since his graduation from
law school. He is at present assist.
ant district attorney, In which posit.
ion he has gained much valuable ex-
perience. He is regarded In law circ.
les as one of the coming men and
one fitted for his vocation. He is well
known throughout the district
Arthur a. Clements OF Paonia is al
so candidate for the Republican
designation for district attorney. He
enjoys an extensive practice and is
regarded as one Of the leading at
torneys OF the district. being well
known throughout. He came to Del.
ia county several years ago and has
since then made his home at Paonia
where he and his wife are both prom
inent In social and professional cIrcI-
es. He was district attorney in
Nebraska before coming to Delta
county and therefore is not without
experience in this capacity.
T. w. Osborn who has announced
himself candidate for the office OF
county clerk. subject to the primary
election, on the Republican ticket. en-.
JOYS wide acquaintance in this vi
cinity He has been merchant most
OF his life and Is a skillul account.
ant and good business man. He
started the Only Way grocery here
and built up good business in this
store. He engaged In the mercan.
tile business before coming to Delta
Souie years ago. He possesses n
pleasing personality which has made
many friends for him.
John II. Blore, who is a contestant
Tor the designation for county clerk
on the Republican ticket, is live
young man. who is full of pep and
real hustler. He is veteran of the
World War, Engaged in the automo-
Die business here. he is well known
over the whole county. and his ac-
quaintances are all friends.
For the office of county commits
sioner, no contest offers itself I'm the
primary election, w. Il. McMurray be.
ing designated in the second district
and Murray Bennett in the third dis.
trict. Both of these men are well
known over the district and have hun
dreds of friends.