The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-07


winch claims, and probably with truth
to be the birthplace Of more great men
than any other town in the world-Onon
daga county, New York, October 20
1926 He came to Wisconsin in 1916
and settled in the town Of Somers, moved
to Kenosha Ill 1854, was twice elected
an alderman OF the first Ward and four
times Mayor Of the City He was elected
Senator Tor Kenosha County IN 1868, and
during the first session of the Legislature
he gained high position in tho Senate
and established for himself q reputation
justifying Governor Fairchild appointing
him, in 1870, Chairman Of the Commit
tee to visit the various State Institutions
He discharged the duties OF this position
with great credit to himself, and satisfac-
torily to the Governor and the people
AT the next session Of the Legislature lie
was appointed Chairman of three impor
tant Committees Finance, State Prision
and Joint Committee on Charitable and
Benevolent Institutions and member Of
two Committees-Contingent Expendi-
lures ana EngrOssed Bills. AS Chairman
Of three important Committees-F;-
name, States Prison and Charitable and
Benevolent Institutions-Mr. Pettit's
abilities as legislator, statesman and
fianceer were called into full play and
proved adequate to the positions and the
demands. The positions were highly re-
sponsible and the demands very great,
i but they were wisely met and the Lcgis-
lation arising from them is creditable to
the State. He is affable and courteous,and,
as presiding officer, will be apt, impair
tial and digniticd. The Racine Adcocate
says:
MIR. Petit is we'll known personally
to hundreds Of our readers He is q bust
ness man, highly esteemed by those who
know him. He receives his strongest en-
dorsement from those who have the best
opportunities ofjudging his qualifications
and abilities. AS member of the State
Senate he has become distinguished for
his candor, sound Judgment and accom-
plished Planners; he is a man who will
preside over the deliberations of that
body with rare tact and impartality-a
fitting successor to our present popular
! Lieut. Governor Pound.
The Wisconsin State Journal says:
IT,
guished for his practical common sense,
and great industry. He was ever able
and attentive to every duty. Affable in
manner and true gentleman in all
things, he soon became general favorite
in tue Senate and possessed an influence
there that few attain. His nomination TO
the second place upon the ticket is de-
served compliment to a most worthy and
accomplished gentleman; one who will
discharge the duties of presiding over the
Senate with dignity and impartiality, and
to the complete satisfaction of the mem
bers of that body. Hewill give strength
to the ticket-especially in that portion of
the State where he is best known.
Washburn and Petit are new candi-
dates for State Offices. For the other
State offices the present incumbents were
all re-nominated.
Hon. Llywelyn Breese, candidate for
Secretary of State, was born in Mallwyd,
North Wales, May 18th, 1888. He came
to Wisconsin ard settled in Randolph,
Columbia County, in 1916. For some
years he was engaged in agricultural pur
suits, but for several years past has been
engaged successfully as merchant in
Portage City. In 1859 he was appointed
Under Sheriff and held the position two
years. In 1860 he was elected County
Treasurer and was reelected in 1862 and
+ 1864. In 1859 he was elected Secretary
of State. and now holds the office. He
devctes his personal and undivided atten.
ton to the duties Of the Office and every
thing ia managed with promptness ard
ability. And it is we'll said that no more
Industrious and courteous man ever occu.
pied the position of Secretary of State
And he has given such general satisfac
ton that he was re-nominated without
opposition and by reclamation.
Henry Betz, the present able and pop
ular State Treasurer, was re-nominated
without opposition and by reclamation.
He was born in Stockhausen, Germany
July %, 1880. He came TO Wisconsin in
1858, first settling at Two Rivers and
subsequently removed to Mantowoc. He
held various village offices for a humble,