The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-10-23

WHISKY COuntys hio JuuBhcne oh 'h"'sSAS
of farm life and work is as good as that of
any agriculturist In Michigan. He is recog-
nized as leader in the clubs, as writer on
farm topics and on Legislation respecting
court and county expenses and road laws; Is
successful business man in every way, ex-
perienced in matters effecting the taxes of
the state, and would make conservative,
| yet influential member of the legislature.
He Is not notional and has no pet schemes,
but will 90 to represent Shiawassee county's
interests In any way possible. AS citizen
he is alive to every duty, as friend he Is
true, as farmer successful and contented.
Matthew Bush. as judge of probate. has
the record of being one Of the best judges
that ever occupied the position In the state.
This is not denied by any man nor class of
men. Every person in the county Is inter-
short of crime to rurn the Office oyer to an
inexperienced man. 1t is not a political Of
fee and should not be made the tool of any
party. We believe the democrats and pro-
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have the interests of the people at heart, and
of the widows and orphans In particular. do
otherwise than to keep In this position the
honest, reliable and capable official now
holding the Office.
| Monroe l.. Scougale has been selected by
his townsman, by a large majority, over the
man who is now his opponent for the Office
of sheriff, as their representative in the
county Legislature. 1t shows their appreci-
alton of his ability, their respect of his
honesty, their respect of him as citizen and
that they were satisfied he would more
equally and justly lay the taxes imposed for
the support of the county government. This
same confidence they will show by their
votes on the question of sheriff and a they
judge and have judged so, we believe, will
the county at large. Mr.. Scougale is a
pleasant gentleman, keen and alert good
business man and popular citizen.
Duane G. Cooper is widely and favorably
known, as farmer, as a supervisor, as
county clerk, and is by all praised for the
work he has done. There seems to be no
doubt of his reelection, and by a largely in
creased majority. 1t seems hardly possible
that man of ability and energy, a success
full business man, a faithful defender of the
nations life in time of peril, man whose
moral and social record will bear the closest
scrutiny, should be turned away and that
the voters should take up a young and mex
perienced person who has had practically
no business training.
Rudolph Colby, the present county treas
urer, is worthy successor to long line of
republican officials. His work has been su-
perior in every respect Handling as he
does. vast sums of money, figuring in all
amounts from penny to thousands of dol
lars, his work has been absolutely correct.
Courteous and pleasant, always on duty, he
is model official in every way. A proper
ty owner, responsible even without bonds
men, he Is an absolutely safe man to have
in this responsible position. The commit.
tee of the board of supervisors has just fin
ished its settlement for 1856 and find that,
though over 100000 was handled, every
fund or account has been kept absolutely
correct, every footing as he made it. 1t is a
wonderful record. His services in the last
two years entitle him to reelection at the
hands of the people whose money he has
thus safely handled and whose interests he
has protected.
In the hands of Henry II. Pulver, as
prosecuting attorney, the people Of Shia-
wassee county may we'll be assured that the
legal business Of the county will be looked
after to the very best interests of all con-
cerned. He is we'll equipped for the Office,
and careful with the business he has to
transact. Our readers may rest assured
that all vi0lat0rs of the law, who come I'M
der this jurisdiction will be prosecuted to
the full extent. With good judgment,
thorough acquaintance with our statutes,
general knowledge OF the practice, Mr..
Pulver brings to his work every require
ment, and there is no doubt of his making
a rst-class prosecuting attorney. There is
no reason in the world why he may not be
supported by every republican in the coun-
ty, and by every other voter who desires to
see the laws impartially enforced, and no
partialities bestowed on any one.
Jay d. Royce is getting acquainted with
the people of this county very fast, and as
he gets acquainted his majority will get lar
ger. OF his ability there is no question and
that he will be most obliging official is
conceded. He is fine penman, an accu-
rate mathematician, thorough in everything
be does and honest in every transaction. AS
a business man he has been successful, as
neighbor he is the best, and morally, social
ly and politically he has always held high
rank.
Two young and worthy men, Warren
Pierpont and j. II. Collins. are upon the re-
publican ticket as candidates for circuit
court commissioners. Both are good stu
dents, both are enthusiastic in their work,
and are obliging gentlemen. They have the
confidence of the attorneys of the county,