Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-10-11

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spring of manhood, shouldered his
musket and went to defend the
American flag, as a member of the
18th Wisconsin. He served till Lee
surrendered, winning the rank of
| Captain in the service. Returning to
his home at Arena, he resided there
until he was elected register Of deeds
for Iowa county, in which capacity
he served four years, and the records
show that that Office was never bet
ter filled than by him. On retiring
from Office he went into mercantile
business at Dodgeville, but in the
business depression following Cleve-
lands election he met disaster, losing
all he had, except the name of hav-
ing honestly failed. In his declin-
ing years and broken health, the peo-
pie should put him where he can do
them good service and receive fair
compensation for it.
THOMAS GIBBoN.
The superior manner in which the
office of clerk of the court has been
administered in this county by nj. j.
Tappins, impressed the convention
that if a change We're made, one of
whose qualification there could be
no doubt must be selected. Acting
upon that idea, the selection of Thos.
Gibbon was inevitable. A course at
the Platteville Normal School, sup
plemented by experience in teaching,
We're ample assurances of his educa-
tional attainments, and the unani-
nous commentator by his neighbors
of his strict reliability, perfect recti-
tude of habits, and faithful discharge
of every duty entrusted to him, fur
nished evidence that his educational
qualifications We're supported by
other requisites for the responsible
office. Mr.. Gibbon, like Mr.. Carrow,
is a native Of Wisconsin. He first
saw light in the town of Miffiin, 80
has been resident of the town all
his life. His nomination is proper
recognition of the sterling republic
cans of Miffiin, were he is very pop
ular, as viii appear when returns
from that town come in.
WILLIAM u. PRIDEAUX.
A third born badger on the county
ticket is gratifying evidence that
Iowa county republicans believe in
giving the boys chance, and that
home product is not unappreciated.
When two years ago Billy Prideaux
was nominated for register of deeds,
it was only necessary for him to go
through the county, allow the people
to see his genial, honest face, and
note the empty sleeve that dangled
at his side, to make his election sure.
Now, having found that he is thor
oughly competent, reliable as sun
light, always curteous and ready to
accommodate, when no fees are i'm
yolved the same as when there are,
Mr.. Prideaux will be reelected by
such majority that all the votes
against him wont be more than
scattering"
GEORGE X. WHITMAN.
Now the TRIBUNE is not going to in
troduce George to the people Of Iowa
county. There would be more pro-
priety in getting George to introduce
the TRIBUNE to the same constitu-
ency. Here is Badger No. orna-
menting the ticket, and none more
worthily or conspicuously than Mr..
Whitman, who is renominated for
district attorney. After the exhibi-
tion of his popularity with the peo-
pie as shown In his election two years
ago, and his faithful zeal in discharg-
ing the duties Of the office, there
could be no suggestion of any other
candidate by the party at this time.
With the experience of one term,
and his natural aptitude to learn,
Mr.. Whitman's services for the COM
ing two years will be of even greater
value to the county. Two years ago
as now he was pitted against a popu-
lar young attorney Of this city, but
being now much better known here,
it will appear in the ballots that he
has grown in favor in this commune
ty as elsewhere in the county.
ROBERT i. JOINER.
Inagain placing Mr.. Joiner in nom
ination for county surveyor, the re-
publican convention did the wisest
thing possible. His known superior
qualifications and excellence as
man are recognized by men of all
parties. He has served the county
as senator and surveyor, with ability
and faithfulness unexcelled, and will
do so again as required.
w. +. RUGGLES
In re-nominating this nestor Of re-