The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-09
Bright Prospects for Hon. F. H. Watson

Bright Prospects for Hon. r. H. Watson
During the past week Hon. f. II. Wat
son has received many promises of support
from all parts OF the State at the approach
ing republican State convention, and with
the solid support of the eighth congression-
al district, and practically that of the sixth
district, he may be considered as very
formidable candidate for attorney general.
His friends throughout Michigan are earn
estly at work In his behalf aud the belief Is
fast growing that he will be a winner In the
race.
The republican press is giving him splen-
did Endorsement as is attested by the fol-
lowing:
Jackson citizen: A third candidate for
the republican nomination for attorney gen.
eral has been presented to the republicans
! of Michigan in the person of Hon. Frank
| II. Watson, of Owosso. Mr.. Watson Is q
native of Shiawassee county, was born in
1857, and is Al years of age. He was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1880 and has enjoyed q
large practice, won by his ability. He was
chosen ciicuit court commissioner two terms,
a member of the legislature one term, and
prosecuting attorney two terms, In each
place his election being by large majorities,
his fellow citizens. he met the require
ments of each position in manner that
was creditable to himself and satisfactory tC
his constituents. His friends claim that in
asmuch as Shiawassee county has always
rolled up large majority for the republi-
can party that it should be recognized on
the state ticket. and they present Mr.. Wat
son for the nomination of attorney general
and ask his selection because of the fact
that he is leader in his profession, is q
man of large ability, having done good
work for the republican party all his life,
and is citizen who is popular socially, po-
litcally and fraternally. The Shiawassee
republicans are urging Mr.. WatsOn's nOmi-
nation quite strongly, and their reasons for
his selection will be weighed by the nomi-
mating convention.
Hastings Banner: The name of Frank
| FL. Watson, Owosso, has been presented as
candidate for attorney general. Mr..
Watson has been member of the leglsla-
ture, prosecuting attorney, and at present
is chairman of the republican committee.
He is an able advocate and his friends are
industrious in his behalf.
Carson City Gazette: Hon. Frank II.
Watson, of Owosso, will ask the republi.
can state convention to nominate him for
attorney general. Mr.. Watson's good quail
tiles and requirements as presented by his
many friends, is ample guarantee that
should the party nominate him, it will be
no mistake.
Mt Pleasant Enterprise: Hon. Frank
FL. Watson, we'll and favorably known
attorney of OwossO, is now candidate for
attorney general on the republican ticket.
Cadillac News and Express: Frank II.
Watson, of Shiawassee county, will be pre-.
sented to the republican state convention as
a candidate for attorney general. MI. Wat
son Is well known to the republicans of
central Michigan as an energetic and force
full republican and as a man who would
well perform the duties of the Office for
which his name will be presented.
st. Louis Republican Leader: Frank a.
Watson, of Owosso, is being theoretically
pushed forward by his friends for the n0mi-
nation for attorney general on the republic
can ticket this fall.
Saginaw Courier Herald: The people of
Shiawassee county, who have the cheerful
habit of voting the republican ticket, are
indorsing Frank III. Watson for the nomi-
nation for attorney general, and they would
be extremely grateful If the Saginaw dele
CATION would give their candidate send. off.