The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-08-26

qualify him for the Office of Secretary
of State. Besides being representa-
tive German, he is a representative
soldier, and his comrades from all por-
tiOns of the State are rallying to his
support. His army associates and his
empty sleeve bear ample testimony to
his gallantry as soldier, and his neigh
bors vouch for his worth as a citizen,
and his ability as a public officer. He
is universally held in high esteem
wherever known, and is gentleman
of sterling integrity, whose nomination
by the Republican convention to the
Office of Secretary of State we hope to
be able to chronicle.-Rioer Falls Jour
nal.
The last number of the Milwaukee
Sunday Telegraph contains good por-
trait of Capt. Ernest G. Timme, of
Kenosha, Col. O. C. Johnson's most
prominent opponent for the republican
nomination for Secretary of State.
Col. Johnson is our first choice, but he
failing to be named for the position,
we should like very much to see Capt.
Timme's name on the ticket. He is a
one-armed veteran, was a good soldier,
is an excellent citizen and a stalwart
republican. Outlook.
He is stalwart republican, but has
been SO faithful in the discharge of his
duties and so courteous in his inter-
course with the people that in his case
his politics have been lost sight of by
the opposition party, and they recog-
niZed only his integrity, honesty and
fidelity as an officer and his kindness
as neighbOr and a friend. He will
go into the convention with solid
delegation from Kenosha and Racine
counties, and from other parts of the
state his old comrades will rally around
him.
The tribune has on more than one
occasion alluded to his candidacy, and
we can but reiterate what we have
heretofore said, that he was brave
and faithful soldier; in public office he
has been Jealous, honest and shown
extraordinary capability, and in the
position he seeks would reflect credit
on his party and the state. His nom
ination would be accepted by the SOL
diers as a compliment, and would re-
lieve the republican party of the charge
that is so often made agaiAst it "that
it is failing to perform the promises
made to the soldiers. Ma1aitoa0oc
Tribune
Some of our exchanges are apparent
ly inaugurating lively contest be-
tween the different aspirants to the
Office of Secretary of State, the princi-
pal candidates and rivals being Col. O.
c. Johnson, of Beloit, and Capt. E. G..
Timme, of Kenosha. Both would un-
doubtedly make efficient and honest
officers. The Beloit Free Press seems
to be JOhnson's "organ," while the
Kenosha Telegraph warmly commends
Mr.. Timme. Of the two we should
choose the latter. His empty coat
sleeve and good war record should at
least command the attention of our
people.-Ahnapee Record.
The Independent has from time to
time indicated it's wishes concerning
Capt. Tlmme's candidacy for Secrtary
of State. The favorable notices of the
man have been from steadfast faith
that he is the best man in the state for
the position. This conclusion is based
largely upon the testimony of such
men as Senator Quarles, who has
known him for many years. Also the
opinion of many other prominent men
in the state Wal,Dorth Co. Indepen-
dent.
For SECRETARY OF STATE.
In large number of our exchanges
we notice the cordial endorsement of
Captain Ernest G. Timme, of Kenosha,
for Secretary of State. Mr.. Timme
entered the army at the beginning of
the rebellion, when but eighteen years
of age. and remained to the end of the
war, losing an arm in the service.
Since 1868 he has been county clerk
for Kenosha County to the satisfaction
of both parties, so much so that he has
been continuously elected to his present
position by the almost unanimous vote
Of all the people. Captain Timme is a
man of good education, and has fine
administrative abilities and is of ac-
kDowledged character and influence.
He is an honest, Outspoken, affable and
courteous gentleman, and we'll qualified
in every respect to fill the office of Sec
rotary of State.-IHe Christian States
man, of MilaO0ttkee.
The call for the Republican State
Convention has been made by the Re-
publican State Central Committee, to
convene at Madison, on Wednesday,
Sept. 21st, 1881, for the purpose of
nominating State officers.
1t is generally believed that the pop
ular candidate for Secretary of State is
Capt. E. CT. Timme. the gallant soldier.
of Kenosha County. Capt. Timme is
highly spoken of by many of the lead
ing newspapers in the State, and his
chances for nomination and election
are favorable.
Our choice for Governor is the pres
ent Secretary of State, Hon. Ell. B. War
ner, who has served the people well
and faithfully for many years, and he
is familiar with the duties of that high
and responsible position; he is also
well posted as to the requirements of
our State, and would make an excellent
officer.
Warner for Governor and Timme
for Secretary of State will suit us to
head the ticket.-Burlington Free
Press.
Capt. Ernest &. Timme. of Kenosha,
is largely the peoples choice in
this section for Secretary of State, at
the coming republican convention.
Capt. Timme, besides being an accom-
plished gentleman, carries reminder
in an empty sleeve of being brave
soldier. -Manitoaooc Local.
Capt. Ernest G. Timme, of Kenosha,
will undoubtedly receive the Eomin-
alton for Secretary of State at the Re-
publican Convention next September
He is a representative German and a
representative soldier as we'll, having
lost an arm in the battle of Chickamau.
qua. He is a man of unquestioned
ability and strictest integrity, and his
reputation is without blemish. He
has been County Clerk of Kenosha
County since 1866, and is heartily en-
dorsed by his Democratic friends
Only at one election he had opposition,
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