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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
9
The piece profiles Horace J. Craig and Louis Andrews as Fremont County contenders for county commissioner. Craig, a Canon City resident with business and ranching ties, is praised as a cautious, capable Republican. Andrews, a Lincoln Park resident and former physician aspirant turned rancher, is described as progressive, civic minded, and well regarded in faith and public service.
Mrs. Minne Merriam, longtime educator and Rocky Ford resident, earned renomination without opposition for county superintendent of schools. Her career includes teaching in Rocky Ford and South Canon, with multiple state and city teaching certificates and active church and fraternal memberships.
The Fremont County Republican Party nominates Charles S. Mitton for county surveyor. Mitton, current Canon City city engineer, is praised for education, experience, honesty, and public service. His campaign aims for a decisive victory on election day.
The piece advocates Sherlock J. Andrews as an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Colorado General Assembly. It argues voters deserve capable legislators and endorses Andrews for the legislature citing education civic engagement and long state residence as key assets.
The piece notes Mrs Minnie C. Merriam earning Republican support for another term, praising her background and educational record. It also mentions Mr. Mitton and Prof. Henry E. Smith as Republican candidates for county roles, highlighting their local ties and qualifications.
B G Woodford of Lincoln Park chosen as candidate for the seventeenth Colorado general assembly. An educated, experienced educator and pioneer resident, he is seen as an energetic and capable legislator with deep ties to Fremont County and Canon City. Woodford was born in Warrensburg Missouri and built a career in teaching before moving into local development. He owns the Garfield avenue ranch and has long promoted Lincoln Park as a growing, fruit-rich suburb. He has a strong grasp of state affairs and broad local support.
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