Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-22
Hon. John H. Rountree for Lieuten-
ant Governor.

During the short time since this
gentleman's name has been used in
connection with the nomination to
office Of Lieutenant G overnor, he has
received encouraging support from
many parts OF the state, and especi-
ally in the southwest where he has
been so long known and honored.
The names of few mea in this part
OF the state would give the Republi-
can ticket this fall greater strength.
We hope to see his nomination. The
following complimentary references
to Mr.. Rountree's candidacy come to
our notice in late papers:
Tho GAINESVILLE Gazette says:
''The Grant County HERALD, at Lancaster.
and the WITNESS at PlatteviIle, propose Hon,
John II. Ro1ntree, Of Platteville, as a candi-
date Tor the Office of Lieutenant Governor.
lhe approaching State convention could not
PROBABLY do more graceful or appropriate
mlhg or confer the nomination upon any gem
Wv WSNlO M tue lOslklOn more dC-
ceptably. Major Rountree is one of the very
lew OF the first settlers Of the State still left to
us. lie came to the then teri itory in 1927 and
from that time has been more constantly iden-
tlhed with public business than any other man
now living IN the State. A man of ripe eX-
perience and high character, Major Rountree
would honor the pos ition for which his friends
IN the southwestern part of the State have
recommended him to the conventional
The Portage Register says
owe learn that the name of Hon. John H.
Rountree, of Grant county, will be presented
to the Republican State Convention as can.
ddate for Lieut.. Governor Mr.. r. has been
intimately connected with the politics of the
State ever since il had a history, and was also
prominent in territorial times. He has had
much legislative experience, is able, dignifed
and courteous, and would make an excellent
Lieut.. Governor, if the nomination should fall
upon him."
The Lodi Journal says:
"We have been handed the following COM
municatlon, in relation to a candidate for 1t
governor. Mr.. Rountree is every way fitted
Tor the office, and we would be pleased 10
have him nominated:
Ed. Journal AN item appeared in the STATE Reo.
tser, OF Aug 9TH, iavoring the nomination of Major
GOVERNOR | hn
statement made IN tbs item and believe that no bet
Ter nomination could be made suit the united wishes
OF tue PEOPLE OF this section All who have enioyed
the acquaintance OF the Hon. gentleman acknowledge
ms ability and fitness for the position and fondy hone
tnal nc may receive the nomination for said Office
nomiSated feel assured that he will receive strong
support regardless OF party"
The Mineral Point Tribune says
"lf, as is minated Mai Rouniree, of
Plattevllle, is candidate, we hope he will
be nominated. The convention cannot Ger
tainly name better man, or one more deserv-
ing OF the honor. The Major can rely on the
support OF many friends in Iowa County for
Almost any position of honor or trustn
The RichIand County Republican
says
"Hon. j. H. Rountree, Of Platteyile, is an-
nouhced by the WITNESS as a candidate for the
Republican nomination for Lieut.. Governor.
lie has enjoyed the legislative experience
winch should render him good of1ic err
The Green County Republican says
"Major Rountree Of Grant county, is mem
TONED as a candidate for Lieut. Governor
The Majors nomination would please Us very
much.''