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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
15
Robert A Day Republican candidate for county commissioner two year term is a Platte Valley rancher and four year county commissioner. He campaigns on a record of efficient road construction and a connected valley road network, arguing his re election will continue the businesslike administration and county progress.
Chas R Watson Republican candidate for Clerk of the District Court seeks re election for a consecutive term. Watson is described as highly informed on land matters and indispensable to farmers and ranchers, with 16 years in the clerkship and broad voter support. The piece portrays widespread confidence in his ability and respect across Carbon County.
The Carbon County Commissioners announce a general election to be held November 7 1916 for federal and state offices including president senator representative and various county posts plus two constitutional amendments. Voters will also decide road and school related measures as detailed in the proclamation dated October 3 1916 and signed by Chairman W A McKay with Clerk L B Magor.
The Republican party nominates Frances Smith for County Superintendent of Schools. She previously held the job for four years, earned praise statewide, is a Carbon County native educated in Wyoming public schools, a Wyoming University graduate, and a former Rawlins teacher.
The Republican party of Carbon County presents Arthur J Rosier again to voters as candidate for County and Prosecuting Attorney. He has proven himself qualified in every respect and impartial in pursuing duties, standing on a record of the past two years as a prosecutor.
The Republicans favor Andrew Rasmussen of Savery for a four year county commissioner term. Rasmussen’s widespread Carbon County acquaintance, mining town roots, Rawlins and Snake River ranch, and extensive road and grading experience with the railroad and road district mark him as highly qualified to manage county business and interests.
Charles B Boyce Republican candidate seeks re election as County Assessor after six years of service. He argues his fair accurate assessments and lack of partiality have ensured taxpayers pay their just share, with minimal changes at the last Board of Equalization meeting.
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