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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1874
Page
5
Cis Porter defends probate duties and criticizes Porter while recounting past campaigns and alleged conflicts of interest. He argues about offices held, disputes over probate and clerks, and his readiness to handle estate settlements under evolving probate law. He urges constitutional restraint and questions Porter's suitability for office.
A Lincoln County voter explains to fellow citizens that a rival’s claims about probate dates are incorrect. He cites records showing letters of administration issued in October 1860, confirming his contract for a $50 fee then and noting the probate process began after the intestate’s death.
A dated Oct 1874 proclamation alleges C Porter failed to settle an estate as administrator and questions his fitness for Probate Judge. The writer recounts a June meeting at Woolfolk's drug store and claims Porter declined candidacy, then notes the author announced as an independent candidate on June 24.
Three weeks after Porter announced his candidacy for the anime office he warned of exterminating thunderbolts in an article in the Werald next week. He denies any caucus pact with Capt Colbert’s supporters and reiterates steadfast, undivided Democratic backing.
A sworn affidavit dated October 26, 1874, from J. A. Warp asserts he announced as an Independent candidate for Probate Judge on June 24, 1874, before Porter and Bonfils were known nominees. He claims he acted for his own benefit, not to aid any other candidate, and would not seek support from Porter or Bonfils if elected. The document is notarized by Citas Matrix, Notary Public.
A statement from East, executor of J. I. Morris, dec d, October 26, 1874, asserts Dr. J A Ward never borrowed or transacted with John Morrola Morita Mororra. The report accusing Ward of taking $1000 from Morris’s estate is denied to avoid injury to Ward’s reputation.
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