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Show the Mt. Pleasant bank. His name is respected re-spected and honored wherever he is known, and he is pre-eminently qualified to take care of the interests of the county coun-ty as its Prosecuting Attorney. His election would be a distinct advantage to Sanpete county, nd no worthier man could thus be complimented. The unanimity with which the Democrats Demo-crats and others are rallying to the support sup-port of Otto Ottosen, the nominee for Sheriff, is the highest testimonial of the fitness of this candidate. Eminently qualified in every respect, fearless and impartial in the discharge of duty, he is an ideal officer of the law. Three times he has proven himself worthy to succeed to the office of Marshal of Manti. His mettle has been tried many times by the lawless element, but he has never been found wanting. No mistake can be made in electing Otto Ottosen as Sheriff. Last, but by no means least, (except in salary), comes the office of County Surveyor. Sur-veyor. For so many years has John H. Hougaard served in this capacity that it is hardly necessary to elaborate on his fitness. Always prompt, careful and accurate, ac-curate, his work never fails to give satisfaction. satis-faction. Mr. Hougaard has the distinction distinc-tion of being the only surveyor among his brethren in this county, and Mr. Fox enjoys the same distinction among the Republicans, hence at each election both are always on the ticket, whether they will it or; and one goes down in defeat while the other comes out the victor, according ac-cording to the preference shown their ' party tickets at the election. This year it is Mr. Hougaard's turn to win, and Brother Fox won't care a rap, because a man would starve to death in the Surveyor's Sur-veyor's office if he had no other way of making a living. duties of his various offices he has at all times dealt fairly, justly and impartially with all concerned. He is eminently qualified to represent the people of this county in the upper house of the Legislature, Legis-lature, and certain it is that no better or cleaner man could go before the public asking for their suffrage and support. Mr. Christensen has marked ability as a debater and can with ease express himself him-self on any subject which may come before be-fore that honorable body for consideration, considera-tion, which fact is worthy of a place in figuring up the qualifications of a man for any high position. It is indispensable that our next State Senator be a man who at once commands the esteem and confidence of all classes, and upon whose name there is not the slightest taint. Such a man is George Christensen. For Representatives in the Legislature two more capable men could not have been named than J. P. Hansen and Peter Sundwall. Both are men of experience, fully conversant with the needs of the people of this county and thoroughly prepared to guard and defend our interests inter-ests in that august body. They are honest hon-est and conscientious, superior both in ability and character, and are above reproach. re-proach. They are not the slaves of any political machine, hence, if elected, can not be bullied into supporting unworthy men or measures. Mr. Hansen is a successful suc-cessful and practical farmer, and has filled the office of Mayor of Ephraim very acceptably; ac-ceptably; while Mr. Sundwall is and has been engaged in business for a number of years, and has also distinguished himself him-self in positions of trust. If the people desire good, competent service, they can in all confidence cast their ballots for Hansen and Sundwall as Representatives to the next State Legislature. With a firm determination to nominate for the various positions to be voted on at the coming election the Democrats, true to their promises, have placed on their ticket for County Commissioners just such men as the people would naturally nat-urally turn to if left to follow the dictates of their own consciences, namely: O. B. Berglund of Gunnison, Orlando Bradley of Moroni and Peter Peterson of Fair-view. Fair-view. All of these have been very successful suc-cessful in private life, a fact which recommends rec-ommends them to the favorable consideration consid-eration of the people; as it is plain that men who, through business tact, care, good management and their own efforts have made a success of life, would be men in whose hands the people would be safe in intrusting the affairs of the county. It is also noticeable that the distribution of the Commissioners is the very best that could have been made to serve the interests of all the people. It has been contended, and rightly, to, that one of the Commissioners should be from Fair-view, Fair-view, to be in quick communication with the management of the Poor Farm. It is clear that with a Commissioner in Fairview it would be a great advantage, as has been proven in past when such was the case. Since a considerable portion por-tion of the population is represented in the towns of Wales, Chester, Moroni and Fountain Green, it is only justice that they should have representation on the Board of County Commissioners. These gentlemen will make ideal public officers and will give the people superior service. If that is what you want, gjve them your hearty support and your votes. John S. Blain of Spring City is a fit man for County Clerk. This office is among the most important to be filled, being not only clerk of the county, but ex-officio clerk of the District Court. A man to be successful in the performance of the duties of this office should be a rapid as well as a legible penman, a man of good education, one possessed of a pleasing manner, courteous and obliging to all, as his position will bring him in contact with the learned men of Bar and Bench, as well as with iieople in the humbler walks of life; hence the necessity neces-sity of the above traits if he would make a good officer. It can truly be said that Mr. Blain is just such a gentleman, and will make an exceptionally competent clerk. In casting about it would be impossible impossi-ble to find a man so eminently qualified in every sense for the position of County Assessor as is Peter Greaves, Jr. A man of honor, of good judgment as to values in real estate, merchandise and livestock, being a practical farmer, engaged in business bus-iness pursuits, and an owner of sheep and cattle, he is specially fitted for this important im-portant position. Mr. Greaves is well and favorably known throughout this county. He is a man of more than ordinary ordi-nary ability, an expert penman and accountant, ac-countant, all of which go to make up the qualifications necessary in executing the business of this office. Mr. Greaves has also served this county in the capacity of Superintendent of Schools, and did valuable valu-able work in the interests of education. Mr. James Prestwich, the nominee for Treasurer, hails from Moroni, and is an exemplary young man, perfectly capable of attending to the duties of the office for which he has been named. In his home town he is highly respected, and his party par-ty friends have unbounded confidence in him, vouching for his honesty and integrity. integ-rity. Mr. Prestwich will acquit himself with credit, because he has every qualification quali-fication for the position of Treasurer. In contrast with his opponent on the Republican ticket, J. A. Hougaard of Manti is pre-eminently the ideal man for Recorder. A better choice could not be made. A special training in civil engineering, engi-neering, land surveying and conveyancing conveyanc-ing of all kinds, has specially fitted him for the work of this responsible position. There is no taint upon the character of J. A. Hougaard. His special qualifications qualifica-tions are neatness and accuracy, and when the work is placed upon the records you may rest assured that it is correct. Mr. Emil Ericksen, the presentRecorder, whose retirement next January is voluntary, volun-tary, is a most efficient officer, and the people cannot afford to fill his place with a man of indifferent qualifications. Of the two aspiring candidates for the Re-cordership, Re-cordership, Mr. Hougaard stands out prominently as the ideal successor. Ferdinand Ericksen, the nominee for County Attorney, is so woll and favorably favora-bly known to the people of Sanpete county, that a word from us seems almost superfluous. Mr. Ericksen was born in Mt. Pleasant in the year 1863, and has grown up with the county. He is a graduate grad-uate of the B. Y. Academy at Provo, and also graduated with high honors from the Michigan Law School. June Gth, 1890, he was admitted to practice in the Supreme court of Michigan, and upon his return home was elected County Attorney At-torney of Sanpete county. He has served this county as Collector in Territorial days, and Mt. Pleasant as its Mayor. Mr. I Ericksen has successfully practiced his profession in all the courts of this State since 1890, with the exception of the two 1 years that he was employed as cashier of OUR CANDIDATES. Every citizen should take a legitimate legiti-mate interest in politics, with the single purpose in view of placing only the very best men in office best in character as well as best in qualification. Our officials should be, as nearly as possible, men who can command the admiration and esteem of their fellow-citizens; men who look upon office as a public trust and honor, rather than men who, when elected, consider their first obligations to be to the political politi-cal bosses who were instrumental in having their names placed upon the ticket. If there is no honor in politics it is because a majority of the voters so will it. Select the men in the public service with the same care that you would in your private affairs, and politics will be elevated to a higher plane. The Democratic ticket comprises men of exceptional character and ability, men for whose official acts no citi- zen need make apologies. The Free Press takes pleasure in presenting, pre-senting, in a brief way, the qualifications quali-fications and merits of these candidates, candi-dates, and asks that the readers investigate in-vestigate the truthfulness of every claim set forth. Mr. George Christensen, the Democratic Demo-cratic nominee for State Senator from Sanpete county, is a gentleman in every sense of the word, a man of ability, honesty hon-esty and integrity, his scholastic attainments attain-ments being of such a nature as to particularly par-ticularly fit him for i this high position. Mr. Christensen is known throughout the county, having in the past held positions posi-tions of honor and trust. His public career has been one wherein he has been brought in contact with the young and the old alike, all of whom have the great- . est respect for him. In performing the |