Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1902 — The Judgeship Matter. [ARTICLE]

The Judgeship Matter.

It is reported that Harry Kurrie, of Rensselaer, will be a candidate for judge of the circuit court. We have invest igated the matter and find that the report is premature. While there is a possibi’ity that Mr. Kurrie may decide to be a candidate he has not yet made up his mind to do so. Mr. Wilson, who has been mentioned as a probable candidate, it is stated, has decided not to make the race. So far the only persons who have expressed themselves as candidates are Wm. Cummings,, of Newton county, andOharles Hanley, of Jasper. Tne Journal would much prefer to see but one candidate in the field from this county and to see him receive the solid vote of the delegates, which would mean his nomination, but as to who that candidate should be it is not prepared to say. Either Mr. Hanley or Mr. Kurrie would make an acceptable judge and the Journal would take pleasure in supporting either of the gentlemen, should he receive the nomination.