Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1914 — POLITICAL NOTES. [ARTICLE]

POLITICAL NOTES.

We notice that one of the faults alleged against Mr. Wm. Darroch, the democratic candidate for judge, by his political opponents is the fact that he is between sixty and seventy years of age. That is just about the time when a judicial mind is becoming well equipped for its work. Also, it wants to be remembered that Judge Hanley, the republican candidate, while a man of energy and ability, is no “spring chicken.” This age talk reminds us of a story that a gentleman told us the other day about his grandfather. He said the old hero had reached the age of nine-ty-six years; two daughters whom he called the “girls,” although the youngest was past sixty years, were with him. In a trembling voice he said: “Girls, I am an old, old man and can’t hope to live much longer.” “Yes, but father,” said the younger daughter, “you have been specially blessed with a long life, you have been prosperous and happy, and better than all, you will leave a good reputation behind you.” Heaving a heavy sigh the old grandfather with a scared look said: “Yes, if I don’t do some blamed fool thing yet to spoil it.”—Goodland Saturday Times