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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
4
Walcott ranchman Andy Nelson known as Big Andy is a leading Carbon County figure. The candidate highlights his success in business, loyalty to friends, state future faith, and two years in the 13th Legislature. He presents himself as a strong choice for Ben's successor in the state house.
The Eastern Road District Republicans nominate HB. T. Carroll for Road Supervisor. Carroll has long worked in road projects and is described as an expert. He won the nomination by a comfortable majority and pledges fair treatment of all sections without favoritism if elected.
Jas W Wisda Republican candidate for county surveyor is well qualified by education and training. A Ohio University engineering graduate, he has railroad drainage irrigation and surveying experience. He partnered with J R E Turpin, then filled the unexpired term, and was elected county surveyor two years ago. He is regarded as square in all dealings and active in road work, contributing to miles of good roads in Carbon County.
Harry K Bennett, Republican, seeks re election as Carbon County coroner after sixteen years in the post. He cites efficiency and universal satisfaction, noting strong support from friends across the county and likelihood of re election on November 5.
Ira B. Casteel a key member of Hunter Casteel and Hunter and secretary of the Carbon County Fair Committee led the fair to success this year. A vote for Casteel for the House of Representatives is urged as a strong, honest, capable leader with county interests at heart.
Ralph N Booth of Baggs is portrayed as a top business figure in Snake River Valley and a former Carbon County representative. The piece extols his honesty conscience and courage to vote for Carbon County and the state. It argues his election will ensure strong representation in the 14th Wyoming Legislature.
In the recent primary Herman H. Brunning received the nomination for Road Supervisor of the Western District despite not seeking it. Over one hundred friends wrote his name in on the ballot, he accepted the nomination, and began an active campaign. Brunning is praised as highly qualified for road work due to lifelong ranch experience and knowledge of local conditions.
In the 13th Legislature K H Hadsell seeks re election. A Carbon County native, he is described as thoroughly capable conscientious and trusted by residents. The piece notes overwhelming majorities in past elections and urges voters to support him on November 7.
M E Pickett Republican candidate for Sheriff has lived in Carbon County for about twenty years and worked in the stock business. He has served as livestock inspector, aided stockmen by locating stolen stock and securing convictions, and helped curb stock rustling. A vote for Pickett is a vote for strict law enforcement.
A Carbon County resident with twenty years in stock dealing and range work urges voters to elect him sheriff. He notes four years as deputy and a year and a half as livestock inspector, locating and returning over a hundred head of cattle and horses. He cites border contacts, past horse thief capture, and vows no promises on deputies.
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