The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-12-26
From the Livingston Republican !:

From the Livingston Republican:
Numerous papers about the State have
been booming the Hon. Geo. Al. Dewey.
of OwOsso, for Sergcant-at- Arms OF The
TO add its testimonial as 10 Mr. Dewey's
worth and its earnest wishes for his sue
cess in the matter. A man OF more than
usual eloqucnce and intelligence: an nc.
tive. Jealous man who has always put
forth strenuous efforts for Republican sue
cess, he is not only entitled To the position
but pre- eminently qualified for the dis
charge of the duties thereof. The Senate
could make no better selection, and at the
same time L would pay II not unearned
compliment 10 the Republican press. a
majority Of which earnestly seeks prefer.
ment for one of the most worthy OF its
craft
From the Coldwaier Republican,:
We notice that Hon. Geo. NJ. Dewey. OF
| OwcssO, is to be u candidate for Sergeant.
alarms of the State Senate. He was for
meIly member of that body from Barry
county and is no doubt familiar with the
| duties of The office. He has always been
an active worker in all the campaigns of
| the Republican party in this State for
many years past and has been employed
TO make speeches in New England, and
has been Republican editor for thirty
| years or more. In the campaign Just
closed we see it stated that he has made
81 speeches, and travelled $1,000 miles to
do the work. Certainly such u record in
the usual party view of reward for ser
vices rendered, ought TO enlitle Mr..
TN nd al; H.,
ton.
From the Waupaca, Wis, Republicans:
We notice among some of our Michigaa
exchanges that Hon. Geo. NJ. Dewey. edi-
tor OF the Owosso TIMES is a candidate foi
Sergeant-alAr of the State Senate.
Having known Mr.. Dewey ever since the
first organization of the r publican party,
know that he has always been as true
as steel to its principles, ever ready with
voice and pen to further ever cause of
right and justice. Mr.. Dewey is man
that has always welded much power and
good influence socially and politically and
the Republican, spea ling from warm
and intimate acquaintance with the gen.
tleman, hopes to hear of his holding the
honorable position rs mentioned above, in
the Michigan Legislature this winter.
From the Clinton and Shiawassee Union
of Dec. 10Th.
The nomination of Hon. Geo. M. Dew
ey, editor of the Owosso TIMES, for Ser
gant-at Arms of the incoming State Senate,
which was made by the Union u couple of
weeks ago. is meeting with very favor.
able consideration by Tie press Below we
append few of the many endorsements
which MIR. Dewey has received from the
present indications IL would seem that if
the Republican members of the Senate
were to voice the wishes of q large part of
the newspaper fraternity of the state, the
appointment of the gentleman as asked
would be foregone conclusion.
From the Detroit Daily Post:
For Sergcant.at Arms of the Senate and
house, George nj. Dewey, Of Owosso, and
William X. Childs of Pittsfeld, Washte.
nav county. are candidates. They are
considered ahead of all competitors Mr..
Dewey is one of the old and wel-known
journalists of Michigan. He has taken an
active part in political affairs in the state
and served as member of the Senate in
1884. He is gentleman of culture and
experience and is highly commended for
the place by the state press. Mr.. Ckilds is
II farmer and served acceptably as Sergeant.
alarms of the last house.
From the Concord. N. H., Daily Monitor:
Hon. Geo. M. Dewey, OF Michigan. is a
candidate for Serseant-at.Arms OF the
Michigan Senate, which convenes next
month. Mr.. Dewey has done most excel
lent service on the stump in this state in
several Of our campaigns, including the
last one, and his many friends here would
be glad to have him succeed ia obtaining
the place. He is an able and convincing
speaker, and n sound Republican every
day in the year, who can be counted on
the right side of every question
From the st. Johns Republican,
George M. Dewey, of the Owosso TIMES,
q veteran Republican journalist and stump
speaker, is candidate for Sergeantat
Aims Of the Michigan Senate. He has
done lots of hard work for the party and
would make an efficient officer, two strong
arguments in his favor. He was formerly
State Senator from the Barry district
From the Detroit Evening News;
Hon. Geo. M. Dewey, of Owosso, is a
promising candidate for The position of
Sergeant-at-Arms of the State Senate
Good idea.