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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
5
The Choteau Montana paper highlights Dick Dean as a fearless, fair candidate for sheriff with a record of integrity and no special favors. It notes his DupuYer county farming, stock raising, and strong community esteem, alongside praise for Lundgren’s office record.
Lieut C James Smith the Republican candidate for auditor of Teton county has the distinction of being the county's first auditor and is endorsed for another term. He has served on the Mexican border with Company M Montana National Guard for over two months, limiting campaign activity but still meriting support for his experience and proven record.
A neighborhood assessment of John L. Lundgren extols him as a first class assessor, praising prompt replies to correspondence and fair, just taxation. The testimonial notes strong support for Lundgren in Conrad and across the county, despite increased workload in the assessor’s office.
John H. Barnett, Republican candidate, presents himself as best qualified to solve public raid issues in Teton County. He cites civil engineering training and extensive experience with county surveyors offices, asserting his character and ability.
R. M. Hattersley, a leading young attorney from Conrad, is described as clean and upright with eight to ten years of practice in Teton county. The piece asserts his election is generally conceded and he will make a good county attorney for the area.
Grace M Thompson presents her candidacy for county school superintendent outlining her experience and credentials. A Michigan native and Minnesota normal school graduate she lists seventeen years teaching in Minnesota North Dakota and Montana and notes a North Dakota professional life certificate while seeking Montana reciprocal eligibility.
The candidate enters her fourth year in Chateau schools and is described as admirably qualified for the office she seeks based on education and experience.
A. B. Guthrie A. R. Guthrie Republican candidate for county treasurer has lived in Teton county fifteen years, residing at Chateau. He came in 1901 from Indiana to lead the county high school, later owned the Chateau Acantha, and now works in real estate and ranching while serving as bookkeeper for several local companies. He opposed liquor advertising in his paper and supports state wide prohibition, aiming to apply his qualifications and citizen record to public service.
Republican candidate Mr. Connor seeks election as county coroner citing twenty five years as Te'on county resident and taxpayer. He runs an undertaking business and is known to long-time and newer settlers. residing at the county seat is listed as an advantage for accessibility and duties.
Byron Corson argues the county public administrator handles substantial clerical work and duties beyond common perception. A Republican candidate and early county settler, he has worked in mercantile and jewelry trades and now lives on a farm near Chateau for quick access to the county seat.
R W Berry a Republican candidate for district judge in Teton Toole and Cascade counties is described as an experienced lawyer born in Quincy Michigan. He practiced in Michigan and Minnesota, spent 24 years in Great Falls and served as Cascade county prosecuting attorney with cases reaching the US Supreme Court. He led the Berry and Bennet firm eleven years and emphasizes impartial justice in his secretary of state filing. Advertisement paid for by R W Berry.
The excerpt argues President Wilson should exploit support from credulous bettors, citing Tom Marshall's Terre Haute remarks that the Democratic Party has shifted on tariffs as a criminal confession claim.
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