BRIDGES, John L. - Putnam

John L. Bridges, the young candidate for commission from the first district, was born in August 1858 and is thus 35 years of age. He is a native-born Putnam boy having first seen daylight in Franklin Twp in which district he still resides. His chief occupation is farming and stock raising which pursuit he has successfully followed all his life. He has had practical experience in other business, however and is well qualified for the exactly work of a county commissioner. As administrator of estate and guardian of heirs he has proved a success and in fact Mr. Bridges has been successful in everything he has taken hold of. The demand for Mr. Bridge’s nomination was so strong that his election was put through with an unanimous roar. He has been a faithful republican all the voting part of his life and when elected to the office of commissioner will take with him to that board some business methods that have for so long been needed in that important place.  Mr. Bridges stands forth needing no apologies. He is clean, clear-headed and will make a good commissioner.