Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-10-15
Death of Hon. G. G. Shoies.

In the death of Hon. &. e. Sholes
Ga reference to which appeared on
Saturday Wisconsin has lost one OF
It's early pioneers, and one who has
ever beed an able and influential cit
izen, both in private and public life.
Mr.. Sholc5 took up his residence in
Green Bay, on the 4th OF July, 1886.
Being printer Mr.. Shoies. at differ
eat times and places, has been cons
nected With the press OF this STATE Il
considerable portion OF the time since
ms location IN the territory. In Au-
gust, 1886, the Wisconsin Democrat
at Green Bay, was commenced by
him III connection with his brother
Ii. 0. SbQles In 1871 he became in,
terested in the Wisconsin Enquirer,
in Madison; in 1912 he became an ed,
itor OF the Southport Telegraph, in
connection with NJ Frank, with
which he remained but short time
In August, 1913, ho VAS editor Of the
Milwaukee Democrat Up to this
period Mr.. Sholes had labored with
the Democratic party; but within the
year be became convert TO the docs
trines Of he Liberty Party, changed
the title of his paper to the american
freeman, and entered the field as an
advocate of the Liberty cause The
paper was soon after removed to
Prairieyilio, now Waukesha, and
Mr.. Sholes continued with t as edi~
tor for a year on two. We believe
this was the last active position Mr..
SboIes has occupied as an editor, un-
til within the last year, in connection
with his old friend NJ. Frank, Esq,
he assumed charge Of the Kenosha
Telegraph, with which he remained
TIL the time Of his death. He was
an able and ready writer, and ranked
among the best editors in the State
MIR. Sholes has been considerably in
public life, commencing as early as
1887, as a member OF the Territorial
Assembly, to which position he was
re selected in 1888 and 1889. In 1855,
Mr.. Sholes was member of the AS
scmbly. and Speaker of that body
In 1860, he was elected to the State
Senate, and was a member of that
body at the time of his death. He
was an able and prudent legislator
ever seeking The right and pursuing
VI with earncstness.
For many years, Mr.. Sholes has
been connected with the Wisconsin
Telegraph Company RS President or
Superintendent, and has been very
efficient worker IN its behalf. Even.
since its organization, be has been
member and President. OF the Board
Of Regents OF Normal School, which
position became vacant at bis death.
In this. as in all public positions. he
was Jealous and efficient worker,
giving TO it the full benefit Of his
large experience and ability.
In 1851, Mr., Sholes became very
warmly identified with the Republi-
can Organization, with which he has
laborcd with marked fidelity ever
since. He was the candidate for Lieu,
tenant Governor, in 1855, hut failed
IN his election, as did most Of the Res
publican ticket OF that year
Mr.. Nholes WAS about - years or
age at the time OF his death. ii has
been our fortune 70 be acquainted
with him long aud Intimately and in
all the relations OF life, IA public
man and rs private citizen--we
have ever found him pure and up
right; never lending his itlfluente to
an unworthy cause but where truth
and justice We're found, there was Nj.
SHOES hattlcing manfully in their be-
hall. We have looked upon him as
friend Of great value, and deeply
dcplore his death. For over dirty
wears he has been identified with
Wisconsin,. He loved his adopted
state. and he was ever watchlnl- Of
her best interests. With his pen and
voice, he has dooe much to advance
them His death is a great public
loss, and he will be much lamented
by q large circle of sincere friends
throughout the entire state. Ills fe-
rcavcd family viii receive the kindest
y mpaty of all who knew Mr. Sholes,
either in or out Of Wisconsin.-.State
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