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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
16
Andy Nelson of Walcott known as Big Andy is a prominent Carbon County rancher and longtime public servant. His business success and two years in the 13th Legislature are cited as qualifications for representing the state in the 14th Legislature.
The Eastern Road District Republicans nominate HB. T. Carroll for Road Supervisor. Carroll has long experience in road work and appeals as a qualified, impartial candidate. He won the nomination by a comfortable margin and pledges fair treatment of all sections if elected.
J W Wisda republican candidate for county surveyor is described as highly qualified with education from Ohio University and experience in railroad drainage irrigation and surveying. Since moving to the city he partnered with J R E Turpin, filled an unexpired term, and was elected county surveyor two years ago. He is praised for honest dealings and road work efficiency aiding miles of new roads in Carbon County.
Harry K. Bennett a Republican and current Carbon County coroner for sixteen years seeks re election. He is an undertaker and his supporters cite universal satisfaction and broad majorities for his past victories. He is expected to win again on November Vth year.
Ira B. Casteel a partner in Hunter Casteel Hunter and secretary of the Carbon County Fair Committee is praised as a conservative progressive rancher. The notice urges voting for him as representative to the House, highlighting honesty business sense and dedication to Carbon County.
Ralph N Booth of Baggs a leading business figure in the Snake River Valley is praised as a strong candidate for Carbon County in the 14th Legislature. He is described as honest conscientious and fully qualified to represent the people with courage and conviction.
In a Western District primary a surprising nomination for Road Supervisor went to Herman H Brunning after more than one hundred supporters wrote his name in. Brunning accepted the nomination and campaigns actively, praised as highly qualified for road building and aware of local conditions.
In the 13th Legislature K H Hadsell, a re election candidate, is praised as capable and conscientious. A Carbon County native, he commands strong support reflected in his large past and recent primary votes. He is urged to vote November 7th for a man of honesty in public and business life.
M E Pickett Republican candidate for sheriff has twenty years in Carbon County stock business and serves as livestock inspector. He helped recover stolen stock and convict thieves, reducing rustling and enforcing laws without fear or favor.
A candidate details near twenty years in Carbon County stock business and range work. He cites four years as deputy and livestock inspector, locating and returning over one hundred head of cattle and horses and aiding horse theft prosecutions. He stresses local knowledge, border connections, and that deputies must win precinct endorsements. He asks for votes on November 7.
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