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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
3
The long run for sheriff in Jefferson County features Walter Harris the Republican nominee and an independent challenger file for a fifth term by the current incumbent. Harris, born 1876 and raised in Fairfield, leads Harris Bros., horseshoers, and pledges square, open administration for all citizens.
The piece praises County Auditor Clarence Turner for flawless management and urges voters to reelect him. It also endorses County Attorney R. C. Leggett for another term, highlighting his legal record and suitability. Clyde C. Bell is noted as the Fairfield recorder nominee with expectations of a courteous efficient public official.
The piece urges Jefferson county and First District voters to support Chas A Kennedy for Congress and Wm L Long for State Representative. It praises Kennedy for wartime leadership and Wilson support, notes Long's long local service and readiness for legislative duties, and mentions hospital trustees candidates Alfred Armstrong E F Simmons and M H Corey. It also lists Republican incumbents R H Spence and W H Conner seeking re election and lauds the Republican slate from Senator Kenyon to Governor Harding.
The Batavia born contractor and former two time mayor J B Trent seeks another term on the Republican ticket for the Board of Supervisors. He has long served on the Batavia Board of Education and emphasizes diligent county service over drawing per diem.
For the 1920 term the Republican ticket lists Charles Edmund of Packwood as candidate for Supervisor. He is described as well known in his township and county and as a practical road and bridge builder with conservative fiscal judgment. Jefferson County taxpayers have watched the Board and expect Edmund to be elected.
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