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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1934
Page
5
Mrs J E Shaw announces her bid for county commissioner in Beaverhead County. A pioneer of the Big Hole basin she highlights knowledge of roads taxes education and public health and cites 12 years of collaboration with her husband former commissioner J E Shaw.
William T. Scully announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for Beaverhead County public administrator at the July primaries. He has resided in Dillon for 37 years, married locally, and previously served as undersheriff and deputy sheriff. He was public administrator from 1910 to 1914 and pledges a good administration if nominated and elected. Paid Pol. Adv.
A Republican candidate for sheriff in the forthcoming primaries, Hansen enjoys broad county acquaintance and active public involvement. He serves on the county allotment board and is noted as the father of five children. He is among the favorites for the sheriff post and promises faithful service if elected.
Frank Rife, Beaverhead County native born on Medicine Lodge, son of Ike Rife, ranchers, educated in local schools, lifelong rancher with his brothers. He served as state representative and senator, known for a solid record. Married with three sons, resides on Medicine Lodge.
Republican candidate Alex Crosby announces his bid for sheriff in Beaverhead County. He has served as a peace officer in Lima Big Hole Jackson and Bannack and lives in Dillon. Crosby pledges impartial service, readiness to respond to any summons, and twenty years in the county with six years in Dillon.
Beaverhead County voters hear James A. McCollum pledges impartial firm law enforcement with efficiency economy. McCollum notes reduced office costs and cites 20 years with Oregon Short Line, military service, and Beaverhead Legion leadership before becoming undersheriff and then sheriff in April.
Beaverhead native W. D. Ross seeks the sheriff’s office in the Republican column. He grew up in Dillon, attended local schools, and earned Montana College Bozeman training. Ross served 17 months in the U S Army aircraft service during World War I and held posts as deputy and undersheriff before running.
B J Metlen commonly known as Joe seeks re election on the democratic ticket to be Beaverhead County representative. Born and raised in the county he is son of the late Dave Metlen a pioneer rancher and former state legislator. He is an active house member with a potential speakership if re elected. Pol Adv.
L Ott Gordon a Republican candidate for sheriff in Beaverhead County outlines his public service, local roots since age six, Dillon school and fire department ties, six years city employment, and police family influence. He pledges non affiliation with political machines and fair, economical administration.
J W Potts a 34 year Big Hole basin resident with ranching roots in Wisdom and Wise River runs for the democratic nomination as county commissioner. He pledges taxpayer protection, strict economy until debt is cleared, pay as you go county business, and a strong highways program funded at construction with ongoing maintenance. Paid Pol Ad.
P J Flynn announces candidacy for Beaverhead County sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He has 25 years in ranching and stock raising and says he will provide an efficient impartial administration if elected. He emphasizes familiarity with local policing issues and duties and pledges to deserve the public trust.
Florence Carter Backus announces for Beaverhead County treasurer on the Republican ticket. A native of the county, Dillon resident, mother of two, she pledges economical administration and courteous service. Paid political advertising.
W F Cashmore appeals Beaverhead County voters and friends urging support in the primary election. He cites family illness preventing precinct visits and promises diligent, impartial administration if nominated and elected. He highlights long clerical experience and estate handling as qualification. Pol. Pol. Adv. W. F. Cashmore.
Walter E Stinson runs on the Republican ticket promising fair duties and protection of residents and property. He cites 20 years as a Beaverhead taxpayer and that his children graduated from the county high school. He seeks support from friends across the county.
A Beaverhead County resident with 34 years in Dillon asserts qualifications to manage the public administrator office. He promises to devote time to every detail of each case and to run the office to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
Dan Mooney longtime Beaverhead county resident and rancher has held roles as deputy sheriff undersheriff and sheriff. He served under C. K. Wyman O. C. Gosman and was sheriff from 1921 to 1927, claiming a ten year record for peace and low crime. He pledges efficiency fairness and duty with no promises on assistant appointments.
Beaverhead county voters know Tom Gilbert as a Dillon resident since youth. A Michigan Law School graduate with postgraduate study at Columbia, he has long served as county attorney with a proven record. If nominated and elected he will devote thorough personal attention to all cases and office duties. Paid political advertisement.
Luther S. Smith seeks the Republican sheriff nomination in Beaverhead County. He has 20 years residence, farm and ranching background, and experience as an auctioneer. He has served as secretary of the county corn hog control association and the Farmers Union and vows a steady, on the job campaign if elected. Paid political advertisement.
John D. Hildreth announces his candidacy for sheriff of Beaverhead County. He cites lifelong residence, family pioneer ties, 15 years in farming and dairying, and pledges an impartial, honest administration with full-time dedication if elected. He asks for voter support.
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