News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-03-23
Pertaining to LamoiIIe County Politics.

Politics in Lamoille county never
well hardly ever-cause much agita-
ton, and it is not very early in any
ordinary election year that the sub
ject of county officials receives very
much consideration. However, as
this is Presidential year, there is just
a little simmering on the political
surface, and the question of the fit
ness of this or that one is receiving
some considera ton. While the con-
vention may not be called until July,
some four months off, it may be by
some, considered somewhat previous
to discuss this question at this time.
We do not believe, however, that
any harm can come from it and it is
eminently proper to consider early
some of the names of the aspirants
for public honors so that the people
may have ample opportunity to
think it over.
At the head of the list comes the
question of Senator. Unfortunately
Tor perhaps fortunately Lamoille is
entitled to but one seat in the upper
House. If we had two or three Sem
ators, like some of the other coun-
ties, the desire of several aspirants
could be all the sooner grati6ed. AS
it is, therefore, the greatest of care
should be taken and the best man
possible selected-not so much be-
cause he may want the office, but be-
cause he will we'll and ably represent
the county.
OF the names thus far mentioned
for this honor we hear that of Geo.
M. Powers of Morristown, whose
ability for the position no one dis
putes. F. Smith of the same town,
who had a strong following in the
convention two years ago, has many
friends who would like to see him
given the place this year. In Belvi-
dere, AFRO Brown, who has done
much for his town in the lower house,
mas friends who think the honor
should 90 to him. Eden has at least
two aspirants, B. B. Blake and Mar
tin Shatttuck-both very good men,
There are other excellent men in the
county we'll qualified for this place.
Z, For Judge OF Probate, E. c. White
will doubtless receive the nomina-
ton from both parties. AS he fills
the bill to the satisfaction of every
body he need have no fear as to the
result.
For Sheriff, A. D. Robbins would
be pleased with another term. His
chances for getting it are decidedly
strong. Geo. Towne Of Morristown
has quite following and he may en-
ter the field.
1t has been the custom for several
years to give one of the Assistant
Judges are-election, and Judge Boyn-
ton will in all probability be ad-
vanced to the first position. There
are those who would not object to
having both the present Judges re-
tanned. 10, Thomas of Belvidere
has served two terms with great
credit both to himself and the county.
Jap" however, does not anticipate
further honors along this line and
will step down and out at the end of
his term. For the I'd judgeship many
capable men might be suggested.
there is Henry Parker OF Gilmore, a
sturdy farmer and a well-informed
man; S. A. Fife of Wolcott, a we'll
known business man; S. A. Andrews
of Johnson, well lifted to occupy a
seat on the bench; F. H. Fullington,
D. c. Walker, H. N. Gray, all Of
Cambridge, all excellent men: H.
E. Shaw. V. P. Macutchan and
Arba Pike of Stowe, any one of them
would add dignity to the position.
And "there are Others"
For States Attorney there is a
goodly feeling for Col. Sawyer, an
experienced lawyer and the oldest
member of the bar. There are many
who think the honors should go to
him this year.
For all of these positions there are
GOOD mon whose names have ,,o+