Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-11-01
OUR CANDIDATES.

| OF the lilSC tlllle DeIOle Jne coming
election we wish to bring before the
notice and attention of our readers the
list of candidates for whom we would
that all should vote, and whom the
people should be proud to support. If
we have not already indelibly stamped
upon your minds that the men you
wish to do so now, rs we believe our
candidates have each, one and all, the
requisites necessary to enable them to
fulfill the duties of each Office efficiently
and we'll, and we hope to see them CIV
en- the support of our people that they
deserve.
GILBERT r.. LovEJOY.
Gilbert r. Lovejoy, the nominee on
the Republican ticket for Senator from
the 18th district, was born in st. Clair
county In the year 1849. His parents
came to Michigan when it was terri
tory and suffered all the privations of
early pioneers. In 1859 the father died,
leaving the widow and her family of
seven children to fight the battles of
life alone and unaided. Two of the
sons enlisted and served the country in
her hour of need. Gil was too young
to follow the example Of his brothers,
and went to work for Robert Ramsay
at 81 month. lie worked for Mr..
Ramsay for period of six years, at
the end of which time he was COM
handing $40 month. In 1867 the old
farm was sold and the family moved to
Lenox, where they have since resided.
During Gil's residence in Lenox he has
held several offices of public trust. He
was first elected as constable, and when
Richmond village was incorporated he
was appointed village marshal, which
position he held until he resigned to
accept a position as foreman in the
construction of the Air Line railway,
where ne remained until that work was
finished He then returned and engaged
in the agricultural implement business,
which, in company with brother. he
has continued ever since. The firm
have by good management built up a
business from nothing to where they
now command trade ofS500O0 year,
which is due principally to the thorough
business knowledge and tact Of Gil.
That Mr. Lovejoy has many friends in
both parties is demonstrated by the fact
that he has been five times elected SUI
pervisor of the township of Lenox
which is veritable stronghold of dem
ocracy, and two years ago he came with
/ in SO votes Of being elected sheriff OF
Macomb county, which has a Demo
cratic majority OF about 600. This is
proof of his popularity at home. AS il
is generally conceded that Gil is one OF
J the best auctioneers in this part of the
state, it may be put down as fact that
should he be elected to the Office he will
make himself heard to some purpose
in the legislative halls of our state, anC
will always be found on the right side
JOHN D. GRINNELL,
who as representative in the State Leg
islature, End district. st. Clair county
would, we feel confident, look we'll t.
the interests of this district, and would
always be Oh the right side. Mr.. Grin
nell is a popular man with the people
and we consider his election as being
most sure.
JACOB BERNATz.
For sheriff we can find no better
man. The people are well satisfied will
HIM and naught can be said against
him. Your vote will not be wasted il
cast for him.
i CHAS. X. DODGE
/, will be the right man in the right place
i when he is elected to judge Of probate
A thorough lawyer, able to fill the Office
as it should be filled, acceptably anC
well. He is man of good judgment
honest and deservedly popular NJ
mistake will be made if you vote fol
him.
JOHN S. DUFFIE.
For four years the present incumbent
has held the Office of register of deeds
and again he is the choice of his party
Does it not show that he has made 6
thoroughly capable official? The re
cords in his Office will also prove it, W.
see no reason for putting another il
the place he has so ably filled. Cas-
your vote for Mr. Duffie.
SEWARD l.. MERRIAM
is eminently qualified to perform the du
ties of prosecuting attorney, honest anC
candid, well posted on county affairs
we would like to see him serve in THU
capacity, and so bring him before ou
readers as the man to vote for.
SIDNEY s. BRooKER,
|. the Republican nominee for count!
treasurer, is in every way worthy o.
: your support. Those who have occasion
!! to do business with him will ever fine