Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-01-27
Comfy Press on the Judgeship.

County Press on the Judgeship.
Fort Atkinson Chronicle Dem }:
In talking with many Of the represent
ative lnen of both political parties in
this county we find the sentiment
about unanimous in favor of the re-
tention of Judge Grimm in the office
OF county Judge. We are pleased to
! learn that the people of Jefferson
county have risen above partisanship
in judiciary matters and have decided
to support Mr.. Grimm at the coming
spring election. In deciding to sup
port the present incumbent, prospect
i've of party, the voters ofthis county
have exercised excellent Judgment,
| for Mr.. Grimm is an official the coun-
| ty could Ill afford to lose. Heis court.
eous, obliging and efficient, doing the
work to the entire satisfaction Of the
! people whose servant he is. We are
informed there will be no other nomi-
nation.
Waterloo Journal Rep): The pre-
sent occupant of the Office ofprobate
judge, George Grimm. will no doubt
ing parties have decided to make no
nomination for the election next
spring. Judge Grimm has shown that
he has all the qualifications necessary
for the office and the voters of jet
! fersOn county will make no mistake
by electing him to the same position
at the next election.
Lake Mills Leader (Rep) J: 1t is a
conceded fact that the judiciary
should be entirely free from all the
influences of party politics and be left
untrammeled in the performance of
their duties. We believe that it would
be a dangerous thing to the rights of
the people, and tend to thwart Justice,
to allow political party dictation to
begin encrOachments upon the free
actions OF the bench, and an attempt
to guide directly or indirectly the
opinions of Judge by political party
influences should becOunted an offense
equal to and corresponding with bri-
berry. In view of the fact that there
must be a county Judge elected for
Jefferson county next spring, it seems
not out Of place to suggest that all
voters IN the county reflect upon this
matter and urge the necessity of max
ing selection for the office without
party feeling, without seeking to graft
fy any mans ambition, but for the
public good, man of character and
legal learning, known for his candOr
and diligence in business; one who
will inspire public confidence and
maintain the dignity which should
ever surround so important an Office
The Democratic party Of the county
AS far AS information has reached US
is in accord with this view of the case,
a position We most heartily commend,
and Republicans should show their
appreciation of this position by
avoiding conventional strife, and
uniting with them in settling this
matter outside of party considera-
tlons. From all that we
can learn Judge Grimm is filling the
office In a very satisfactory manner
to all, and if this is SO, wisdom would |
dictate that the people let we'll enough |
alone, keep him there until his mind |
has grasped, through constant exper-
fence, everything of value the Office
demands, conquered all it's legal IN
tricacles, and ripened up to a master
OF Its entire requirements. Then the
people will feel secure in all their
transactions with our county court.
Fort Atkinson Union (Rep.): It
seems to be generally understood
that neither political party in the
county will make a nomination for
the office OF county judge and that |
Judge Grimm will receive a unani-
nous endorsement for re- election at
hesprlng election. This is as it should |
be. On the death of.Judge Colonius,
Governor Upham appointed George
Grimm, OF Jefferson, as judge, to serve |
the unexpired portion of the term.
and his service has been acceptable to
men OF all parties. Let him be elect
ed without any opposition.
Watertown Gazette dem. J: The Re-
publican county committee met at
Jefferson last Saturday and decided
not to call county convention for
the purpose of nominating a county
Judge. This leaves the field practically
clear to Judge Grimm, the present in
cumbent, who will be non-partisan
candidate for that office. This is as
1T should be, especially in the case of
Judge Grimm. Acall for Judge Grimm
IS now being circulated here by A.
Baumann and is being signed by allit
IS presented to.
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