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The general election of 1894, in this county, may be regarded as a landslide for the Populists. There were three tickets in the field, Republicans, Democrats and Populists. The campaign conducted by the latter party was aggressive. Still, the vote was close, and the Populists won mainly through a most perfect organization, backed by intense enthusiasm. The official vote in the county was as fol-
lows:
lows:
For Congressmen: — W. H. Doolittle, Republican, 860; S. C. Hdye. Republican, 925; N. T. Caton. Democrat, 589; B. F. Hueston, Democrat, 432; W. P. C. Adams, Populist, 1,020; J. C. Yan Patten, Populist, 1,030.
For Judge Superior Court: — R. O. Dunbar, Republican, 926; M. J. Gardon, Republican, 882:;T. N. Allen, Democrat, 481; B. L. Sharpstein, Democrat, 447:;H. L. Forrest, Populist, 1,031; J. M. Ready, Populist, 980.
For Representatives to the Legislature: — J. B. Irvine, Republican, 871; C. E. Meyers, Republican, 884; J. F. Green, Democrat, 637; J. W. Johnson, Democrat, 385; P. K. Spencer, Populist, 985; G. M. Witt, Populist, 1,063.
For Assessor: — J. E. Vest, Republican, 926; John Moylan, Democrat, 708; H. L. Amine, Populist, 868.
For County Attorney: — W. T. Warren, Republican, 802; A. C. Shaw, Democrat, 744; Jackson Brock, Populist, 916.
For Auditor: — E. W. Watson, R., 902; G. F. Kennedy. D., 599; John Gunning, P., 980.
For County Clerk: — J. C. Martin. R., 1,016; John Hartline, D., 499; S. E. DeRackin, P., 920.
For School Superintendent: — E. F. Elliot, R., 1,025; W. W. Hutton, D., 473; E. F. Scarborough, P., 968.
For Sheriff: — T. P. Donahue. R., 1,131; S. A. Stanfield. D., 209; William Williams, P., 1,159.
For Surveyor: — Jerry Rockhold, R., 1,008; Josiah Cole, D., 455; J. W. Scwarer, P., 941.
For Treasurer: — J. J. Inkster, Republican, 999; A. G Mitchum, Democrat, 443; J. J. Brown, Populist, 1,011.
For Coroner: — L. Lewis, Republican, 952; O. B. Parks, Populist, 1,119.
For Commissioner, Second District: — J. Inkster, Sr., Republican, 321; T. M. Snyder, Democrat, 158: T. G. Stevenson. Populist, 381.
For Commissioner, Third District: — M. F. LaFollett, Republican, 337; J. Grimm, Demo-
crat, 138; A. L. Stookey, Populist, 423.
crat, 138; A. L. Stookey, Populist, 423.
On the tenth day following this election, the last allowed by law for the filing of an election contest, the few defeated populists, and the Republicans both entered contest suits. The Populists contested the entire Sprague vote, alleging illegal registration. The Republicans contested the vote of several precincts, alleging illegal voting. S. E. De Rackin, Populist candidate for county clerk, filed a contest against J. C. Martin, the Republican clerk elect,
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alleging that the registration in the city of Sprague was illegal, and that the three Sprague precincts should he thrown out. This would have given the election to the plaintiff. On the same grounds Harry Amine, Populist candidate for assessor, filed a contest against J. E. Vest, and Oliver Terwillager brought suit against E. F. Elliot, candidate for school superintendent. Following the filing of these contests T. P. Donahue filed contest against William H. Williams, Populist sheriff elect, claiming that in Harrington, Yarwood, Columbia, Reardan, Grand Coulee, Fairview, Mondovi, Sassin. Willow Springs, Sedalia, Liberty and Crab Creek precincts, votes were cast for himself and counted for Williams, and that the ballots were not officially stamped in some of the precincts. J. J. Inkster, also, filed a contest against J. J. Brown, Populist treasurer elect, taking the same legal position as Donahue.
These contest cases were all withdrawn by the middle of December. The Lincoln County Times said:
This was, doubtless, the best thing to do. Any changing of the result, whatever good reason there might have been, would have been resisted by many people who would have expressed their disapproval on the first opportunity presented.
During the year 1895 political affairs in Lincoln county were kept at concert pitch by sundry efforts to remove Sheriff S. E. De Rackin from office. De Rackin was the editor of a People's Party paper, published at Sprague, and had been made sheriff by the board of county commissioners upon the resignation of William Williams, who had been elected at the election of 1894. It is claimed that De Rackin was quite unpopular, not only with his political opponents, hut with members of his own party, as well. His bondsmen were released from liability, and being unable to procure others, he was deposed by action of the commissioners. Sheriff Rackin, however, refused to vacate, and for nearly a year the contest waged warmly. The matter found its way into court and De Rackin lost. An appeal was taken to the supreme court, but in January, 1896, De Rackin voluntarily resigned the office of sheriff and wound up the contest which had been long drawn out, hitter and expensive. But he still continued to mix in matters political. February 2, 1890, he caused the arrest of County Commissioner Stevenson on a charge of having overdrawn his salary. The trial of Stevenson was held in March, and he was promptly acquitted. Following is the record of the commissioners' proceedings in re Rackin:
In the matter of the resignation of S. E. De Rackin, the board having declared the office of sheriff vacant and appointed Frank Garber as sheriff to fill said vacancy, and said De Rackin having been contesting the appointment of said Garber, and said resignation having been filed by way of compromise, the same is hereby accepted.
The political raid on Sheriff De Rackin by members of his own party could have hut one result. It split the People's Party asunder. The campaign of 1896 commenced under a cloud. The antagonists were known as the Martin-De Rackin, and the McMillan-Conway, factions. The Populist county convention was held at Davenport. June 18th, and resulted in the seating of the McMillan-Conway forces and the complete humiliation and overthrow of the opposing faction. A full Populist ticket was nominated.
August 19th the Republican county convention was held at Wilbur, and another ticket placed invitingly before the people for their franchise. The fusion forces, Democrats, free silver Republicans and a number of recalcitrant Populists got together in county convention at Harrington and placed a third ticket in the field. The general election of 1896 was held. A canvass of the votes developed the fact that the Populists had a plurality of from 800 to
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1,000 on the state ticket, and from 100 to 500 on the county ticket. The Republicans cast nearly 800 votes. The Populists from 1,000 to 1,400 and the free silver people from 100 to 600. The silver ticket did not have the strength with which it had been credited. Following is the vote in Lincoln county:
McKinley electors, 779; Bryan electors, 1,700.
For Governor: — P. C. Sullivan, Republican, 816; John R. Rogers, Populist, 1,613.
For Joint State Senator: — S. H. Chase, Republican, 795; F. M. Baum, Populist, 1,640.
For Representatives — G. W. Stewart, Republican, 774; H. C. Anderson, Republican, 785; John Wickham, Free Silver, 559 ; George Witt, Populist, 1.584; C. T. Irvin, Populist, 1,141.
For Judge Superior Court: — Wallace Mount, Republican, 1,066; C. H. Neal, Populist, 1.444.
For Sheriff : — W. H. Yarwood, Republican, 744; T. M. Cooper, Silver, 682; O. G. Devenish, Populist, 1,098.
For County Clerk : — J. C. Martin, Republican, 1,062; J. L. Alkire. Populist, 1,406.
For Auditor: — J. E. Vest, Republican, 699; John W. Siegman, Silver, 592; J. W. Gunning, Populist, 1,257.
For Treasurer: — J. H. Nicholls, Republican, 829; E. E. Shafer, Silver, 100; O. G. Griffith, Populist, 1,283.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — Llewellyn Davies, Republican, 844; A. W. Salisbury, Silver, 644; Jackson Brock, Populist, 1,044.
For Assessor: — A. S. Campbell, Republican, 813; P. H. Wolford, Silver, 368; P. M. Lyse. Populist, 1,341.
For Superintendent of Schools: — E. F. Elliott, Republican, 1,066; Alice Neal, Populist, 1.443.
For Surveyor : — Finch, Silver, 445; Ludy, Populist, 1,528.
For Commissioner, First District: — August Dawell, Silver, 568; F. G. Crisp, Populist, 1,356.
For Commissioner, Third District: — I. N. Cushman, Republican, 835; W. L. Robinson, Silver, 433; A. E. Stookey, Populist, 1,201.
County Seat Removal: — For Davenport, 1,582; for Harrington, 240. Against removal, 537.
The sweeping victory of Populism in 1896 inspired an enthusiasm that carried the party into the campaign of 1898 apparently vigorous and confident. Their convention was held in Davenport Thursday, June 23d. It proved an interesting convocation. W. M. Priest, of Fairview, was made chairman and I. J. Minnick, secretary. Early in the day animation was imparted to the affair by the withdrawal of the Reardan delegation from the convention hall, the reason assigned being that all their delegates had not been seated. Some time before the convention was called to order a committee of Populists had investigated the acts of the county commissioners in regard to the county's settlement with the railroads concerning the payment of delinquent taxes, and had reported that the railroads had secured the best of the agreement. As a result the Populists incorporated in their platform the following plank:
concerning the taxation of railroads and other matters. The Populists then turned their attention to the nomination of a full county ticket.
The Lincoln county Republicans gathered in convention at Davenport Wednesday, July 27th, and placed in nomination a county ticket. J. F. Hill was selected chairman and J. P. Lawrence, secretary of the convention, which was harmonious throughout. The Democratic convention was held at Davenport Thursday, September 1st. T. M. Cooper was chosen chairman and Henry Anderson, secretary.
The election of November 8, 1898, was preceded by a long campaign. The three tickets in the field contained, each, candidates for all the various offices. Fusion between the Democrats and Populists did not materialize, although an attempt was made to defeat the Republican candidate for representative by combining the vote of the Democrats and Populists on two of the candidates, one Populist and one Democrat. But a great change had occurred in the complexion of Lincoln county politics within two years. The Populists who had proved so strong in 1896 were completely overthrown in 1898. Not one of their candidates was elected. The cause of the Populists' defeat was the voluntary support given Republicans by Democrats. The county went strongly Republican; every candidate, with the exception of prosecuting attorney and auditor, being elected, the two latter offices being captured by the Democrats. The official vote of the county is appended:
For Members of Congress: — F. W. Cushman, Republican, 1,055; W. L. Jones, Republican, 1,016; J. Hamilton Lewis, Populist, 805; W. C. Jones, Populist, 742; A. C. Dickinson, Prohibitionist, 34; C. L. Haggard. Prohibitionist, 25; Walter Walker, Socialist Labor, 27; M. A. Hamilton, Socialist Labor, 33.
For State Representatives: — H. A. P. Meyers, Republican, 1,076; James M. Parrish, Republican, 1,093; Charles W. Bethel, Democrat. 428; Byron W. Richards, Democrat, 298; George M. Witt, Populist, 576; M. Priest, Populist, 415.
For Sheriff: — J. H. Gardner, Republican, 903; John Moylan, Democrat, 625; O. G. DeVinish, Populist, 496.
For County Clerk: — William H. Yarwood, Republican, 932; R. P. Short, Democrat, 342; J. P. Alkine, Populist, 721.
For Auditor: — George W. Weaks, Republican, 819; J. W. Anderson, Democrat, 840; E. J. Holland, Populist, 354.
For Treasurer: — S. S. Shipherd, Republican, 891; P. H. Dencer, Democrat, 386; C. G. Griffith, Populist, 737.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — Llewllyn Davies, Republican, 747; N. T. Caton, Democrat, 881; Joseph Sessions, Populist, 399.
For Assessor : — George G Grimes, Republican, 976; J. W. Mann, Democrat, 418; I. J. Minnick, Populist, 598.
For Superintendent of Schools: — Lena Bemis, Republican, 883 ; Mrs. Dora Morgan, Democrat, 337; Alice E. Neal, Populist, 789.
For Surveyor: — Jerry Rockhold, Republican, 1,008; J. E. Ludy, Democrat, 852.
For Coroner: — C. M. McKinley, Republican, 985; M. T. Setters, Democrat, 550; Daniel Winters, Populist, 429.
For Commissioner, First District: — Hugh S. McNeilly, Republican, 1.005; Jacob Smith, Democrat, 506; L. Y. Williams. Populist, 458.
For Commissioner, Second District: — Eli D. Kellogg, Republican, 854; Frank Hardin, Democrat, 653; J. B. Pershall, Populist, 483.
The Republican county convention of 1900 was held at Davenport, Tuesday, July 10th. Lieutenant Governor F. H. Luce was elected chairman, and H. J. Neilly. of Wilbur, secretary. Nearly every precinct in the county was represented and the convention moved without friction. A full county ticket was nominated. Throughout the county, at this period, many McKinley and Roosevelt and Bryan clubs were organized. The Democrats and Populists held their conventions at Davenport Wednesday,
July 18th, and the resulting movement was complete fusion of the two parties which, practically, sounded the death knell of the Populist party. The candidates nominated all went on the ticket as Democrats. Still, the Populists named candidates for one representative, commissioner for the second district, sheriff, treasurer, clerk and assessor. The Democrats named candidates for one representative, commissioner for the third district, auditor, prosecuting attorney, school superintendent, surveyor and coroner. Of the Populist convention T. G. Stevenson presided as temporary chairman and E. A. Hesseltine as temporary secretary. George M. Witt was made permanent chairman and E. A. Hesseltine was continued permanent secretary. The Democratic convention was presided over by John Bartol, chairman, and Edward Sharp served as secretary. The campaign was spirited, but one of the cleanest ever known in Lincoln county. Personalities were conspicuous by their absence. There were polled in Lincoln county 3,184 votes.
For Governor: — J. M. Frink, Republican, 1,130; John R. Rogers, Democrat, 1,851; R. E. Dunlap, Prohibition, 62; William McCormick, Social Labor, 6; W. C. B. Randolph. Social Democrat, 27.
For State Senator: — M. E. Hay, Republican. 1,390; Gotleib Garber, Democrat, 1,621.
For State Representatives: — A. L. Smaller, Republican, 1,355; J. A. Talkington, Republican, 1,261; John Raymer, Democrat, 1,610; J. J. Cameron, Democrat, 1,536.
For Superior Court Judge: — H. A. P. Meyers, Republican, 1,286; C. H. Neal, Democrat, 1,740.
For Sheriff: — J. H. Gardner, Republican, 1,632; L. A. Kennedy, Democrat, 1,389.
For County Clerk : — W. H. Yarwood, Republican, 1,573; C. C. Gibson, Democrat, 1,460.
For Auditor: — R. D. Anderson. Republican, 949; J. W. Anderson, Democrat, 2,099.
For Treasurer: — S. S. Shepherd, Republican, 1,388; I. J. Minnick, Democrat, 1,616.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — W. T. Warren, Republican, 1,211; N. T. Caton, Democrat, 1,838.
For Assessor: — G. G Grimes, Republican, 1,403; D. M. McRea, Democrat, 1,612.
For Superintendent of Schools: — Lena Bemis, Republican, 1,486; Alice Neal, Democrat, 1,556.
For Surveyor: — E. C. Davis, Republican, 1,361; George R. Sawyer, Democrat, 1,642.
For Coroner: — C. P. Richards, Republican, 1,203; R. P. Moore, Democrat, 1,716.
For Commissioner, Second District: — E. D. Kellogg, Republican, 1,331; J. R. Davidson, Democrat, 1,700.
For Commissioner, Third District: — William Gemmill, Republican, 1,361; Henry Thompson, Democrat, 1,625.
The Lincoln county Republican convention of 1902 was held at Wilbur, Thursday, July 10th. C. E. Meyers presided over the convention and R. M. Dye was elected secretary. The Democrats convened at Harrington Tuesday, July 15th, and placed in nomination a full county ticket. P. W. Dillon presided over the convention and Frank Garber served as secretary. During the two years previous there had been a considerable influx of population in Lincoln county, and this added vote seems to have materially aided the Republican party. The remarkable splitting up of the vote shows that there was a strong independent sentiment to be reckoned with which neither of the two parties was able to control. We append the vote:
For Congressmen: — F. W. Cushman, Republican, 1,553; W. L. Jones, Republican, 1,531; W. E. Humphrey, 1,512; Cottrill, Democrat, 1,252; Holcomb, Democrat. 1,258; Cole, Democrat, 1,249.
For State Representatives: — George E.
Smith, Republican, 1,421; J. E. Howard, Republican, 1,460; J. J. Cameron, Democrat, 1,433.
For Sheriff: — J. J. Inkster, Republican, 1,579; J. F. Hall, Democrat, 1,372.
For County Clerk: — W. W. Downey, Republican, 1,528; F. B. Squires, Democrat. 1,358.
For Auditor: — W. H. Yarwood, Republican, 1,364; A. S. Brown, 1,570.
For Treasurer: — C. G. Hettman, Republican, 1,269; I. S. Minnick, Democrat, 1,648.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — R. M. Dye, Republican, 1,554; T. M. Maxwell, Democrat, 1,345.
For Assessor: — S. G. Noble, Republican, 1,508; David McRea, Democrat, 1,409.
For Superintendent of Schools: — Charles Deets, Republican, 1,425; Alice Neal, Democrat, 1,500.
For Surveyor: — Jerry Rockhold, Republican, 1,445; George R. Sawyer, Democrat, 1,469.
For Coroner: — Freer, Republican, 1,461; Dr. Setters, Democrat, 1,421.
For Commissioner, First District : — Charles Kellum, Republican, 1,473; Charles Bethel, Democrat, 1,399.
For Commissioner, Third District: — J. P. Martin, Republican, 1,574; Bishop, Democrat, 1,293.
For Treasurer: — J. H. Nicholls, Republican, 829; E. E. Shafer, Silver, 100; O. G. Griffith, Populist, 1,283.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — Llewellyn Davies, Republican, 844; A. W. Salisbury, Silver, 644; Jackson Brock, Populist, 1,044.
For Assessor: — A. S. Campbell, Republican, 813; P. H. Wolford, Silver, 368; P. M. Lyse. Populist, 1,341.
For Superintendent of Schools: — E. F. Elliott, Republican, 1,066; Alice Neal, Populist, 1.443.
For Surveyor : — Finch, Silver, 445; Ludy, Populist, 1,528.
For Commissioner, First District: — August Dawell, Silver, 568; F. G. Crisp, Populist, 1,356.
For Commissioner, Third District: — I. N. Cushman, Republican, 835; W. L. Robinson, Silver, 433; A. E. Stookey, Populist, 1,201.
County Seat Removal: — For Davenport, 1,582; for Harrington, 240. Against removal, 537.
The sweeping victory of Populism in 1896 inspired an enthusiasm that carried the party into the campaign of 1898 apparently vigorous and confident. Their convention was held in Davenport Thursday, June 23d. It proved an interesting convocation. W. M. Priest, of Fairview, was made chairman and I. J. Minnick, secretary. Early in the day animation was imparted to the affair by the withdrawal of the Reardan delegation from the convention hall, the reason assigned being that all their delegates had not been seated. Some time before the convention was called to order a committee of Populists had investigated the acts of the county commissioners in regard to the county's settlement with the railroads concerning the payment of delinquent taxes, and had reported that the railroads had secured the best of the agreement. As a result the Populists incorporated in their platform the following plank:
Whereas the people's party has been a strenuous advocate of the imperative mandate, claiming it would be a great safeguard against corrupt and insufficient office holders, and in harmony with free institutions and would secure more competent and faithful servants as office holders, and whereas the commissioners of Lincoln county have proven themselves incompetent to care for the best interests of the people of this county by their unbusinesslike methods of compromising the railroad taxes whereby the county suffered great loss.Instead of resigning in accordance with this singular request the commissioners came before the convention and explained their acts
Therefore we ask said commissioners to resign their offices on the ground of unbusinesslike methods, thus putting in practice what we preach so far as we have the power.
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concerning the taxation of railroads and other matters. The Populists then turned their attention to the nomination of a full county ticket.
The Lincoln county Republicans gathered in convention at Davenport Wednesday, July 27th, and placed in nomination a county ticket. J. F. Hill was selected chairman and J. P. Lawrence, secretary of the convention, which was harmonious throughout. The Democratic convention was held at Davenport Thursday, September 1st. T. M. Cooper was chosen chairman and Henry Anderson, secretary.
The election of November 8, 1898, was preceded by a long campaign. The three tickets in the field contained, each, candidates for all the various offices. Fusion between the Democrats and Populists did not materialize, although an attempt was made to defeat the Republican candidate for representative by combining the vote of the Democrats and Populists on two of the candidates, one Populist and one Democrat. But a great change had occurred in the complexion of Lincoln county politics within two years. The Populists who had proved so strong in 1896 were completely overthrown in 1898. Not one of their candidates was elected. The cause of the Populists' defeat was the voluntary support given Republicans by Democrats. The county went strongly Republican; every candidate, with the exception of prosecuting attorney and auditor, being elected, the two latter offices being captured by the Democrats. The official vote of the county is appended:
For Members of Congress: — F. W. Cushman, Republican, 1,055; W. L. Jones, Republican, 1,016; J. Hamilton Lewis, Populist, 805; W. C. Jones, Populist, 742; A. C. Dickinson, Prohibitionist, 34; C. L. Haggard. Prohibitionist, 25; Walter Walker, Socialist Labor, 27; M. A. Hamilton, Socialist Labor, 33.
For State Representatives: — H. A. P. Meyers, Republican, 1,076; James M. Parrish, Republican, 1,093; Charles W. Bethel, Democrat. 428; Byron W. Richards, Democrat, 298; George M. Witt, Populist, 576; M. Priest, Populist, 415.
For Sheriff: — J. H. Gardner, Republican, 903; John Moylan, Democrat, 625; O. G. DeVinish, Populist, 496.
For County Clerk: — William H. Yarwood, Republican, 932; R. P. Short, Democrat, 342; J. P. Alkine, Populist, 721.
For Auditor: — George W. Weaks, Republican, 819; J. W. Anderson, Democrat, 840; E. J. Holland, Populist, 354.
For Treasurer: — S. S. Shipherd, Republican, 891; P. H. Dencer, Democrat, 386; C. G. Griffith, Populist, 737.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — Llewllyn Davies, Republican, 747; N. T. Caton, Democrat, 881; Joseph Sessions, Populist, 399.
For Assessor : — George G Grimes, Republican, 976; J. W. Mann, Democrat, 418; I. J. Minnick, Populist, 598.
For Superintendent of Schools: — Lena Bemis, Republican, 883 ; Mrs. Dora Morgan, Democrat, 337; Alice E. Neal, Populist, 789.
For Surveyor: — Jerry Rockhold, Republican, 1,008; J. E. Ludy, Democrat, 852.
For Coroner: — C. M. McKinley, Republican, 985; M. T. Setters, Democrat, 550; Daniel Winters, Populist, 429.
For Commissioner, First District: — Hugh S. McNeilly, Republican, 1.005; Jacob Smith, Democrat, 506; L. Y. Williams. Populist, 458.
For Commissioner, Second District: — Eli D. Kellogg, Republican, 854; Frank Hardin, Democrat, 653; J. B. Pershall, Populist, 483.
The Republican county convention of 1900 was held at Davenport, Tuesday, July 10th. Lieutenant Governor F. H. Luce was elected chairman, and H. J. Neilly. of Wilbur, secretary. Nearly every precinct in the county was represented and the convention moved without friction. A full county ticket was nominated. Throughout the county, at this period, many McKinley and Roosevelt and Bryan clubs were organized. The Democrats and Populists held their conventions at Davenport Wednesday,
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July 18th, and the resulting movement was complete fusion of the two parties which, practically, sounded the death knell of the Populist party. The candidates nominated all went on the ticket as Democrats. Still, the Populists named candidates for one representative, commissioner for the second district, sheriff, treasurer, clerk and assessor. The Democrats named candidates for one representative, commissioner for the third district, auditor, prosecuting attorney, school superintendent, surveyor and coroner. Of the Populist convention T. G. Stevenson presided as temporary chairman and E. A. Hesseltine as temporary secretary. George M. Witt was made permanent chairman and E. A. Hesseltine was continued permanent secretary. The Democratic convention was presided over by John Bartol, chairman, and Edward Sharp served as secretary. The campaign was spirited, but one of the cleanest ever known in Lincoln county. Personalities were conspicuous by their absence. There were polled in Lincoln county 3,184 votes.
For Governor: — J. M. Frink, Republican, 1,130; John R. Rogers, Democrat, 1,851; R. E. Dunlap, Prohibition, 62; William McCormick, Social Labor, 6; W. C. B. Randolph. Social Democrat, 27.
For State Senator: — M. E. Hay, Republican. 1,390; Gotleib Garber, Democrat, 1,621.
For State Representatives: — A. L. Smaller, Republican, 1,355; J. A. Talkington, Republican, 1,261; John Raymer, Democrat, 1,610; J. J. Cameron, Democrat, 1,536.
For Superior Court Judge: — H. A. P. Meyers, Republican, 1,286; C. H. Neal, Democrat, 1,740.
For Sheriff: — J. H. Gardner, Republican, 1,632; L. A. Kennedy, Democrat, 1,389.
For County Clerk : — W. H. Yarwood, Republican, 1,573; C. C. Gibson, Democrat, 1,460.
For Auditor: — R. D. Anderson. Republican, 949; J. W. Anderson, Democrat, 2,099.
For Treasurer: — S. S. Shepherd, Republican, 1,388; I. J. Minnick, Democrat, 1,616.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — W. T. Warren, Republican, 1,211; N. T. Caton, Democrat, 1,838.
For Assessor: — G. G Grimes, Republican, 1,403; D. M. McRea, Democrat, 1,612.
For Superintendent of Schools: — Lena Bemis, Republican, 1,486; Alice Neal, Democrat, 1,556.
For Surveyor: — E. C. Davis, Republican, 1,361; George R. Sawyer, Democrat, 1,642.
For Coroner: — C. P. Richards, Republican, 1,203; R. P. Moore, Democrat, 1,716.
For Commissioner, Second District: — E. D. Kellogg, Republican, 1,331; J. R. Davidson, Democrat, 1,700.
For Commissioner, Third District: — William Gemmill, Republican, 1,361; Henry Thompson, Democrat, 1,625.
The Lincoln county Republican convention of 1902 was held at Wilbur, Thursday, July 10th. C. E. Meyers presided over the convention and R. M. Dye was elected secretary. The Democrats convened at Harrington Tuesday, July 15th, and placed in nomination a full county ticket. P. W. Dillon presided over the convention and Frank Garber served as secretary. During the two years previous there had been a considerable influx of population in Lincoln county, and this added vote seems to have materially aided the Republican party. The remarkable splitting up of the vote shows that there was a strong independent sentiment to be reckoned with which neither of the two parties was able to control. We append the vote:
For Congressmen: — F. W. Cushman, Republican, 1,553; W. L. Jones, Republican, 1,531; W. E. Humphrey, 1,512; Cottrill, Democrat, 1,252; Holcomb, Democrat. 1,258; Cole, Democrat, 1,249.
For State Representatives: — George E.
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Smith, Republican, 1,421; J. E. Howard, Republican, 1,460; J. J. Cameron, Democrat, 1,433.
For Sheriff: — J. J. Inkster, Republican, 1,579; J. F. Hall, Democrat, 1,372.
For County Clerk: — W. W. Downey, Republican, 1,528; F. B. Squires, Democrat. 1,358.
For Auditor: — W. H. Yarwood, Republican, 1,364; A. S. Brown, 1,570.
For Treasurer: — C. G. Hettman, Republican, 1,269; I. S. Minnick, Democrat, 1,648.
For Prosecuting Attorney: — R. M. Dye, Republican, 1,554; T. M. Maxwell, Democrat, 1,345.
For Assessor: — S. G. Noble, Republican, 1,508; David McRea, Democrat, 1,409.
For Superintendent of Schools: — Charles Deets, Republican, 1,425; Alice Neal, Democrat, 1,500.
For Surveyor: — Jerry Rockhold, Republican, 1,445; George R. Sawyer, Democrat, 1,469.
For Coroner: — Freer, Republican, 1,461; Dr. Setters, Democrat, 1,421.
For Commissioner, First District : — Charles Kellum, Republican, 1,473; Charles Bethel, Democrat, 1,399.
For Commissioner, Third District: — J. P. Martin, Republican, 1,574; Bishop, Democrat, 1,293.
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