Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-09-04
For Representative in Congress,
WATTS 8. HUMPHREY,
OLE CHEBOYGAN.
OF CHEBOYGAN.


Above we give the names of the
state officers for Michigan for the next
two years. as chosen by the conven-
ton at Detroit last week, which we be-
lieve did its work wisely and we'll.
The nominee for Governor, Hon.
James N. Turner. of Lansing, was
born In that city in 1854. He is a
brood man In every sense being Injured
20 labor in the woods and on the farm
and by strict business principles has
accumulated fortune. He owns
farm of 1000 acres near Lansing, and
So one of the most successful stock
breeders in the state and progressive
all round farmer, with a liberal educa-
tion and through acquaintance with
all the state institutions and the de-
tails of the state government.
VIM. g. Linton of Saginaw, the
next Acknowledgement is also "A
Michigan boy, having been born in
sAssGlairsiRs5sks-. Hssbes. LIVED .aie
years has been engaged in numbering.
Washington Gardner, who will sue.
coed Gill r. Osmun. as secretary OF
state, is a Buckeye. He Was g
colder, and the youngest of FIVE broth
ers who served through the war.
After the war he studied law and then
for the ministry and is known as one
of the most able orators in the II, E.
church.
AS commander of the 6. A. R. o!
Michigan, he became very popular
and will be remembered by his com
rades. He is at present one of the
faculty of Albion college.
Joseph B. Moore born in Detroit
and acknowledged one of the finest
business men in the state will hold the
position of state Treasurer, with honor
40 hisaself and the metropolis
Theron F. Giddings. of Kalamazoo
where he was born, is As years of age
a hustler and known of such sterling
integrity, as to add greatly to thu
strength of the ticket in the southern
portion of the state. Under his ey'
the Office of Auditor-General will b.
run In a manner satisfactory to on
people.
John G. Berry. the present Senate
from this district ia too well known T.
our readers to need introduction.
soldier, a scholar and a gentleman WI
grace the position of Commissioners O
the State Land Office for the mex
term.
Benjamin w. Huston, of Vassal
had long held n place in the fror
rank of the Michigan bar. Called b
Gov. Luce to I'LL the unexpired teri
of Attorney-Genera Trowbridge, n
nomination without opposition,
proof that he is appreciated and b
triumphant election is a certainty.
Prof. Orr Schurtz, for the past thr,
years has been secretary Of the count
Board of School Examiners, OF Eato
county, and president of the sta
association of school secretaries. II
life has been spent in education
work and he will take the Office
superintendent of Public Instructio
armed with particular fitness for q
place.
James N. Ballou, of Otsego, W
succeed himself as member OF {
state board of education, because
couldn't help it. His work for {
last six years has been such that
continuance r. demanded by the stat
Edward CahilI, of Lansing, will &C
tinuc 10 his place on the suprel
bench, where he was called by &c
Luce 10 take the place made vacant
the death Of that most eminent ju'
Judge Campbell. The wisdom
that choice is made manifest by
choice of the public and the sold
lawyer will safely and jealousy qua
the interests of all.
The ticket as a whole is remarkaf
strong and clean. The republic
party can afford TO place every ma
on rs banners and march forward
certain victory In november.