Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-18
COUNTY NEWS.
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Interesting Letters.
PoTOsI.


In Justice to VIC. Hymer, POtosl's
candidate for sheriff of Grant coun-
tv. q few words at this time in his
behalf by your correspondent we
hone will not be out of order in as
much as it is unsolicited and
voluntary on the part OF the writer.
Yves. as his friends are wont to call
aim, is a Potosian pure and simple
in all that the name Potosi implies,
and undoubtedly is more widely
known throughout a greater por-
ton of Grant county than any other
candidate who seeks a nomination
ait the coming primaries and there
fore needs no introduction or words
Of praise to that portion Of the
qualified voters. But for the bene-
fit Of those who are yet unacquaint-
ed with him, we will state briefly
that he was born and raised here
and has spent nearly or quite his
entire life among us. W. G. Hymer
is a son of the late Thos. Hymer, a
well known smelter in early days,
who was prominently identified
with every movement that tended
to advance the interests of Potosl
and the mining industry OF South
western Wisconsin. He was man
of progressive ways, whose word
was never questioned or his veracity
doubted, and ever commanded the
respect and good will of his neigh
bOrs and fellow citizens He is also
a brother to Horace Hymer, ex-
sheriff of Grant county who filled
the office in a most creditable man
ner something like ten years ago,
and so ably discharged the duties
incumbent on him tnat there could
be no word of criticism or 40 regrets
on the part of those who lent their
support and influence in bringing
about his election to the Office to
which he aspired. For ten years
past W. G. Hymer has been promin
emily identified with the business
interests of our village, during
which time he has engaged in the
buying and shipping Of live stock
and to his credit it can be said with
out exaggeration that he has bought
and shipped more live stock than
any buyer in the county during
like period. And why? Because he
has been true to every trust i'm
posed in him. His word has never
been questioned in any transaction,
and he has ever maintained that
honesty Is the best policy. and that
it is the fundamental principle
that brings about success in any un-
dertaking. Mr.. Hymer too, has
been treasurer Of the village of
Potosi for the past years and was
reelected without opposition last
spring. He is well qualified to fill
the Office to which he asp1res and
should receive the unanimous sup
port Of the republican voters at the
primaries, Sept 4th next; when you
enter the booth on that date to
mark your ballot make an X at the
right of the name Of W. G. Hymer
for your next sheriff.
Good catches of fish are being
made, both at the river and in the
ponds. Not in years has the sport
been so good as at the present time.
Miss Vera Doser, the efficient
operator at the PotOsi central in
company with Harry Hood, were
guests of Director Frank Oakleaf of
the Farmers line last Sunday.
Will Holmes. the popular sales
man with Rawleighs Medicine COM
pany, was a Potosi visitor Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Miss Gean Kruger, daughter of
J. L. Kruger, of Chicago is the
guest of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. G. Philips.
Misses Laura and Bertha Men
chausen, of Boscobel, and Miss
Olive Hymer, of Lancaster, were
guests OF Mrs. w. G. Hymer during
the week.
Prof. E A. Jewett, of the Potosi
high school was Platteville visitor
Wednesday and Thursday.
Charles Kuenster, of Cassville,
transacted business in our village
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Roesch attend
ed the G. A. R. encampment at
Minneapolis and spent the entire
week IN the Twin Cities.
W. c. Hymer, J. H. Coons and
T. H. Runkel took in the field day
exercises at Livingston Thursday.
Miss Nora Horner and brother
Roger, were Potosi visitors on Tues
day. Miss Horner has again been