It is Election Day. So herewith is a local election story. In 1910, Charlie Emerson was in a heated race to retain the office of Sheriff of Lassen County. His calling card was rather unique and very interesting. Below, is what appeared on the reverse side.

FEW FACTS

1. Sheriff’s Official expenses Fiscal Year 1909 only $1510.82.
2. Sheriff gets no mileage from Lassen County.
3. State pays all expenses trips below with prisoners and insane.
4. All Deputy Sheriffs are paid out of Sheriff’s salary.
5. Lassen County only pays necessary expenses while we are out on County biz.
6. LASSEN COUNTY is growing, costs more to handle its business than it used to.
7.  My term has handled 18 times the business and collected 9 times the fines of previous four years.
8. Only lost 3 horse thieves in my term, got back every horse they stole. Just put 1 of 3 in a Reform School.
9. Am ready to do my duty at all times, and fear no man.
10. MY DUTY COMES FIRST MY PRIVATE BUSINESS LAST.
11. SOMETIMES YOU NEED MY ASSISTANCE, NOW I NEED YOURS.
12. I LIKE MY JOB, GIVE ME ONE MORE TERM.

Emerson’s biggest problem was not his opponent but his business interests, besides holding office as sheriff. Emerson owned the largest hotel in Lassen County,.In addition he operated  two stores, one in Standish and one in Susanville. His other business interests included  the Standish Creamery, plus a ranch just south of Susanville. The voter’s thought  that was more than sufficient and replaced him at the polls with A.C. “Cass” Hunsinger.

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