Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-06-08

of the Courts chair. Mr.. Morse is, like
his competitors, one of the "army boys
and has held numerous minor positions
of trust and honor, giving to his duties
energy and faithfulness in measure /
that causes his friends to seek his ad- |
vancement to something better. He held |
position as clerk in the last legislature
and SO far as qualifications go is in the
front rank.
The office of Register of Deeds has so
far attracted the attention of three gen.
tlemen, all of whom expect to draw the
lucky number.
At the head of the list, numerically,
stands the present Register, w. P. Dur
ley, an old wounded soldier still suffer-
ing from the effect of wounds received
in Dixie" Like his fellow official in
the room above, he is serving out his
third term, and continuing the compari-
son has precedents in his favor for re-
nomination. Mr.. Durley has made
faithful, painstaking officer, and in the
performance of his duties has created
very favorable impression on the public
at large having business relations with
this office. His strongest support will
come from the south part of the county,
though confined to no particular local
ity.
A close second comes Mr.. Geo. New
ins, of Bloomington, who contested the
nomination with the present incumbent
two years ago. Mr.. Nevins is another
Of the glorious army brotherhood, who
left an arm behind to attest his loyalty
to flag and country. He at present holds
the position Of postmaster at Blooming
ton. His claim is strongly supported by
the west part of the county, which will
probably give him strong boom for a
starter. In fitness and ability he is the
peer of any and would make a careful
official, as is attested by his past record.
The third on the list for the office of
Register is Mr. Boughton, of Cassville,
whose name has been quietly mentioned
by the knowing ones. Mr.. Boughtonis
schOol-teacher by profession, having
been engaged in that occupation for
some years. He will probably receive
the support of his town and has all the
qualifications for good official. The
strength that he may develope later on
will tell just how formidable he may be-
come
In connection with the office of treas
urer, which Mr.. Lou Lester has so ac-
ceptably filled for the past four years,
but two names have been mentioned
thus far.
Having purchased the Boscobel Dial,
and desiring to devote all his time t. The
development of that enterprise, Mr..
Lester refuses to accept denomination
which would otherwise be urged upon
him owing to the universal satisfaction
which his handling of the office has Civ
en-.
The first candidate in the field is Mr..
Thos. Watson, of Clifton, gentleman
well known and who has been too long
in the county and is too fayorably known
to need any extended mention here
The only other name mentioned in
connection with this office is j. G. Scott
of Patch Grove, the present county sur
veyOr. Mr. Scott is a gentleman of
marked ability and would make faith
full and capable officer should he con-
clude to put his shoulder to the wheel
of fortune that grinds out nominations.
For the office of County Clerk no
names have been mentioned, the nom
nation by common consent being given
to the present Clerk. Mr.. G. w. Hill,
who has proved an excellent official.
Always at his post andl ready to attend
to the wants of Those having business in
his department. This yielded to the fact
that precedent allows the incumbent of
this Office at least two terms, places any
change out of the range o1probabilities
The Office of District Attorney, held
for the past term by Robert c. Orr, of
Bloomington, has been filled so well and
with such ability by that gentleman
that universal consent has vested him
with another term provided he can be
induced to accept. This we are assured
he will do, and therefore this office can
be laid one side out of the range of con-
test.
For the offices Of Coroner and County
Surveyor no names have been mention
ed and probably there will be but little
excitement over certainly not of
nature to require comment.
This, we believe, includes the list Of
prospective candidates up to the present
time. Changes may, and without
doubt will take place, between now and
the time for calling the convention,
some perhaps dropping out or new ones
coming in, but this is to be expected.
So far as heard from the above contains
all the entrees