Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-15
(|PHAM At HOME: i,
WARMLY GREETED BY FRIENDS
AND NEIGHBCRS-A GREAT
ASSEnBLAGE.

The editor was one of the fifty Repub-
licans in the Twin Cities who left their
work Tuesday afternoon to go to
Marshfeld and join in the ratification
meeting held there that evening Oar
delegation was headed by the Twin
City Band which furnished its usual fine
music on this occasion.
Friends had gathered there from
Wausau, Stevens Point, NeiIIsvilIe and
neigh6oring towns to join in celebrating
Major Upham's triumphant election as
Governor of the great state Of Wiscon-
sin-an honor of which any man may
be Justly proud
Major Upham arrived home from the
southern part of the state on the 6:45 p.
m. train and was met at the depot by
many friends, the Marshfeld Light
Guards and hundreds of people who
had gathered to pay their respects
The large company formed in line,
preceded by the band and Light
Guards, and escorted the next Cover
HOf 10 Ills IeSlueDCe.
One of the large furniture factory
buildings had been prepared with q
seating capacity of 200O people, but
long before the hour Of opening arrived
this building was crowded with those
who were anxious to see and hear.
DR.. Lathrop, Democratic ex-member
Of the Assembly from Wood county,
presided over the meeting. In opening
the program he made few preliminary
remarks which were we'll received
While he was democrat he could not
lend his aid to any party that would
even attempt to belle and besmirch a
near neighbor and citizen unjustly. He
was proud to say that many democratsin
Marshfield were of the same opinion as
the recent vote in that city exemplihed
He then introduced the Governor-elect
who spoke very feelingly and kindly Of
his home endorsement in Marshfield
and Wood county. Had he been
beaten this home endorsement would
always have been a comfort to him.
He felt grateful to the people of Wood
county regardless of party.
John F. Cole, chairman of the Repub-
lican County Committee, made a few
appropriate remarks and told several
anecdotes which elected hearty applause
He felt thankful to all for the part they
took in bringing about the wonderful
results in Wood county of which every
Republican could feel justly proud.
W. H. Mylrea, the next Attorney
General and a man whom we are proud
of, was next introduced and made the
speech Of the evening. Everything be
said was in keeping with the occasion
and to the point. He is among the
rising and promising young men Of the
state who will yet be favorably heard
from in the position he Las just been
elected to. We want more men in
public position just like him.
The music furnished by the two
bands was heartily received and often
cheered. The singing by Mr.. B. w.
Pulling and chorus was very pleasing
part Of the program. The songs were
political and contained many excellent
hits upon local and state Democratic
politicians. The meeting was a great
success and must have been very pleas
ing and gratifying to the new Governor
May he prove equal to the burdens
already placed upon him is the sincere
wish of the REPORTER. His election to
the office of Governor of the great state
of Wisconsin with 10000 plurality is an
honor of which any man must be very
proud, but it is nothing in comparison
with the cordial greeting he received
or this occasion from his near neighbors
and friends. After the campaign of
dirt inflicted upon him by the Milwau.
kee Journal and the rebuke they
received by the vote Major Upham
received where he is best known-in
his home county-is an honor he or
any man might be elated over. We
believe he fully appreciates this mark
Of approval by his friends.