Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-12-03
FRIDAY. DEcENBEE }. 1909.
For Governor. John A. Mead OF
Rutland.

article a short time since commenting
upon the candidacy aud the character
isties of Hon. John A. Mead OF Rut-
land, gentleman whom ] we'll know
and for whom | have the highest re'
gard. During the last session oil the
State Senate | observed with Interest
hi. executive ability, his uniform FAIR
ness and courtesy, his general informa-
ton and solid good judgment. As you
stated, if elected he will probably he
the last veteran of the Civil War to fill
that position; and do not believe that
the voters of Vermont will hesitate to
remember aud take into account that
one whose patriotism was deep enough
to help save the Union, and whose ahil-
ity has been ample enough to build up
one of the great business industries OF
the country may be proper person to
entrust with the affairs of this State
during one biennial period.
Asa soldier myself, know some
thing of what the boys in blue then en-
dured, and voluntarily, for their country.
And it seems to me as it his record AS
a soldier ought at least to he weighed,
and if other conditions sufficient aud
satisfactory exist be given some impor'
lance. His successful career as pro-
fessional man, physician and surgeon,
and the abundant evidence of his capa-
city at the head of big business en-
terprise indicates measure OF ability
clearly equal to the demands of the high
office while to know DIR. Mead and to
enjoy his acquaintance is only to con-
firm whatever favorable opinions one
NAV have formed of him. | sincerely
hope that he may be the next Governor
of Vermont. M. V. r. VANCE.
Lunenburg, VT, December /, 1909.
Mr.. Vance, the writer of the
above letter, endorsing Hon. John
A. Mead, of Rutland, for governor
of Vermont, is the present senator
from Essex county, consequently
he speaks from personal observa-
ton and knowledge of the ability
displayed by DR.. Mead as presi-
dent of the senate, by virtue of his
Office as lieutenant governor. Sen
ator Vance also refers to the fact
that DR.. Mead is a veteran of the
Civil War, and if elected will prob
ably be the last veteran to occupy
the gubernatorial chair !; and fur
Their alludes to the great ability Of
DR.. Mead in building up one Of
the greatest industries of the state
thereby demonstrating him to be &
thorough business man, and as
such, worthy, we'll qualified and
capable of filling the position
named.
The publisher of the Herald ha'
recently retu1 ned from triI
through Essex county, and he cal
state that in the towns visited there
is feeling strongly in favor of DIR
Mead's candidacy. His grea
ability in all his undertakings i:
recognized and acknowledged
He is a man of culture, of expert
ence in life, public and private
capable, energetic and reliable, {
sagacious, alert and successful bus
mess man, and as citizen liberia
and public spirited. He possesse:
the requisites of good governor
firm, thorough knowledge ane
experience in public affairs, and i:
familiar with all the importan
questions pertaining to the welfare
of the state, and above all is earn
est OF purpose. Should he be the
choice of the republicans at the
next convention, and we confident
ly expect he will be, the people Of
the state will be assured of the con.
tinuation of business administra
ton such as they have had the
past four years. The people here
abouts have the utmost confidence
in his integrity and ability.
Here is a pen picture of John A
Mead, copied from a recent issue
of the Fair Haven Era:
Industrial progress in this country ha.
brought the business man to the front a,
never before and from every section o
this broad land comes the call TODAY FOL
the man that cali do things and do thep
we'll. The call has been heard even il
Vermont and for the past two terms tn,
state has had business men for Cover
nors, with what success is a matter Of
history.
So stimulating and so gratifying ha:
been the change to the people that there
is pretty strong sentiment in favor Of
perpetuating the custom so long as thos,
chosen to the governorship continue te
make good for the state.