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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
11
Certende M Dockendorf, longtime clerk of school board no 2 in Platte County, seeks election to the next Platte County commissioners board. Supported by many friends and fellow Odd Fellows members, he is praised for mature judgment and knowledge to aid the county.
John W. Payne of Diamond Wyoming campaigns for sheriff of Platte County. Born July 10 1884 at West Point Nebraska, he moved to Wyoming in 1894, served as first deputy sheriff 1912 1914, and is described as fair and fearless. Married 1910 to Miss Freeman with two children. member of the OOFFF at Wheatland.
G Schwarz, born July 14 1878 at Sutton Nebraska, seeks Platte County treasurer on integrity and precise accounting. He has long training in office work and experience as station agent for Colorado Southern at Wheatland, married to Bertha Metcalf with three children, active in local movements and telegraphy and railway service.
W Crouter a Wheatland pioneer and longtime druggist seeks the county assessor post. Born 1857 in Ontario, Canada, he came to the U S, established business in Wheatland in 1902, and served as assessor in 1913 1914. A Democrat active in county affairs, he promises a fair courteous administration if elected.
Everett Moon born April 26 1887 in Manhattan Kansas is a Democratic candidate for Platte County clerk. A longtime newspaper man and rancher he owns the Chugwater Record from 1914 to 1916 and has lived in Wyoming developing farms. He is active in fraternal orders and supports Wyoming’s future progress.
Goshen County Wyoming is portrayed as a fast developing agricultural and stock raising region. Irrigation drives wealth with the North Platte river ditching fields, new dams, and large government projects expanding irrigated land. Torrington, Lingle, and Fort Laramie grow with schools, utilities, and new homes as settlers farm dry land and finish cattle for markets.
The speaker highlights a candidate's strong reputation for integrity and broad acquaintance, suggesting he will secure a heavy vote. Observers believe those knowledgeable about local matters consider his election as Platte County treasurer almost assured.
Dr Earle H Corry of Chugwater Democratic candidate for Platte County coroner. Born January 10 1890 in La Crosse Wisconsin to J W and Mra Corry. Educated in Wisconsin Minnesota and Marquette. practiced medicine in Wheatland then Chugwater since 1913. Served as county coroner since 1914 and seeks re election. member of state and national medical associations.
The candidate trained in public schools and Iowa State University earned arts and law degrees in 1906. He moved to Wyoming in 1968 and settled in Wheatland in 1911 to practice law, serving Platte County as prosecuting attorney in 1914 and 1916. A Mason and Knight of Pythias, he stays active in public affairs and pledges restrained county spending. The people of Platte County know his work and will return him to office.
Constant A Paige democratic candidate for county and prosecuting attorney of Platte County campaigns on his prior tenure in the office. He was the county’s first prosecuting attorney after organization and earned a reputation for honesty and square dealing, acknowledged by opponents and supporters. Born in Germany July 29 1882 he immigrated to the United States at age .
The piece urges constant peace efforts and highlights America’s key role in preserving friendship among warring nations. It calls for peace at home and globally, noting forbearance during trials and the eventual peace conference that will require America to lead in its settlement.
Republicans denounced the democratic rural credit legislation in Chicago but nine of ten later voted for it in Washington. The shift shows political maneuvering on rural finance and national policy.
John Thomas Snow, born 162 in Byron county Kentucky, traveled through Texas Wyoming Idaho and Nebraska in the 19th century. He worked on cattle ranches near Platte River and Rawhide creek and led the Torrington State Bank as its president since organization. He belonged to the Elk lodge in Cheyenne and was a leading Democrat in the state.
John Cameron, longtime Torrington resident and Democratic leader, has served the party with distinction. Born in Scotland in 1854, he moved to Wyoming in 1886, built a stockman and farmer business, and held roles as postmaster, justice of the peace, and school board chairman. He organized Torrington Ditch Co. and has been a Mason for 37 years.
George H. Little of Torrington seeks the Goshen County clerk and district court clerk post on the Democratic ticket. Born Monmouth Michigan 1871 he moved through business and jewelry before settling in Vine Bluffs Wyoming. He was elected first county clerk in 1912 and reelected to 1915 and is a Mason and civic worker seeking reelection with broad Republican support.
A history of selecting popular figures over qualifications ends as Goshen County voters entertain Grover Karl Baumgartner of Jay Dm Aweks for superintendent of schools. Born September 14, 1888 in Fulton County Illinois, his platform centers on trained efficiency and public service reforms.
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