Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
Gratiot County Affairs Have
Been Conducted in an
Efficient Manner
MALLORY ROSE FOR !HOUSE
Both Candidates Will Make Big
Fight for Primary NOmi-
nation in August

lhere VIII De no great STIR In Graf
lot county political circles this summer
IN preparation for the primary in
August and the election that follows.
Gratiot county people are satisfied
with the present incumbents of the
various county offices and are daily
manifesting their appreciation of the
efficient methods practiced by the en-
voys of the people. There is not a
present officer holder in the county
who will not be returned to his place
in the fall judging from the sentiment
prevalent throughout the cities and
country. At present it is the opinion
OF many of the leaders in the county
that there will be no opposition to
the present officers at the primaries.
In the race for state representative
Walter c. Mallory of Elwell and
Harry c. Rose of Ashley have thrown
their bats into the ring and according
to statements of both aspirants they
Will stay by" until the primary nom-
ination has been made. Mr.. Mallory
and Mr.. Rose will both conduct a
thorough campaign in every township
of the county. The fight promises to
be a real political battle as both can
dldates are particularly strong in their
own localities and are campaigners of
considerable reputation. No matter
which one receives the nomination the
Republicans Of the county will have a
worthy candidate to oppose any op-
position that may arise from any
political party.
>. Lee Potts, at present probate
Judge Tor the county, is finishing his
second term. Mr. Potts first received
the endorsement of the people of
Gratiot county in 1889 to 1898. In
1912 he again came before the cleo
tors and asked to be sent back to his
former position. This the Gratiot
county people did four years ago and
will undoubtedly repeat this coming
fall. Mr.. Potts has made an excel
lent judge of probate and the duties
and responsibilities of the office have
been maintained and carried on in an
efficient manner.
The present incumbent of the coun-
ty clerks Office, B. L. Case, is lust
completing his first term as county
officer Fer many years previous to
being elevated to the clerkship Mr..
Cases had been active in political
affairs in Emerson township and came
to the county Office as an experienced
man in clerical affairs. Mr.. Cases
adaptability to his present position
has been demonstrated in a satisfac-
tory manner, and the county could
take no more wise action than to re-
turn him for second term.
When Gaylord Nelson, Sr., was fore
ed to give up the duties of the Office
OF county treasurer and later when
his death caused vacancy that had to
be filled Immediately and by one ac-
quainted with financial affairs. the
Board of Supervisors asked GAYLORD
Nelson, Jr., to take up the work where
his father had left off. Mr.. Nelson
accepted the position in the middle of
the term and now comes up before the
people asking them to return him to
the office. Mr.. Nelson has guarded
the money affairs of the county close
ly and has established a reputation
for himself that practically demands
his nomination.
Newell NJ. Bradford made good
fight for the sheriff's position and
won out in the last election He has
not fallen short Of the announcements
that were made when he was fighting
as candidate two years ago. Mr..
Bradford has guarded the interests of
the county and has dealt with Offend
ers in such way that he is known as
fair minded and efficient. and sheriff.
who will carry out his duty no matter
what the results.
IL is said of Bird j. Tucker that
here never has been more efficient
management of the official duties of
ne office OF register of deeds than
turing the past two years. This
statement itself, which is the opinion
prevailing throughout the county, is
endorsement for the re-nom-
nation of Mr.. Tucker at the August
primaries.
In legal affairs the county has been
Ibly represented by Ora L. Smith.
prosecuting attorney. The cases that
ave come up on the docket, where
he integrity of the people had to be
pheld, have been conducted in man.
Ter that compels favorable comment
Ar. Smith is just completing his first
erm, and has shown that he has the
nowledge and judgement to carry on
he responsibilities Of the Office of
attorney.