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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1888
Page
9
Workingmen, laborers, farmers, taxpayers compare the houses and records of their owners and judge who has shown himself a consistent exponent of economy fair taxpaying and friendship for the laboring classes.
A historical feature details W. R. Burt’s residence, a red pressed brick house with Portage Lake red sand stone trim and a matching barn. The property, with an estimated value near 70 000 to 80 000 dollars, sits on grounds worth 7 000 to 8 000 dollars, and the house reportedly cost over 60 000 dollars. In 1886 the Mary Board of Review reduced Burt’s assessment on adjoining lots from higher figures to 25 090 after personal appeal and influence.
Theron P. Keator recalls a four year world tour as a printer in Detroit. He notes Wellington R. Burt, Democratic candidate for Governor, avoided a joint discussion at Orth’s Hall preferring to speak only to his station in life. A facsimile photo of Burt’s house taken Oct 11 by Goodridge Bros. accompanies the note.
Cyrus G. Luce, aged 35 in 1549, bought a small Gilead farm in Branch county with early savings and has kept it as his residence except for brief periods in Coldwater and Lansing. He expanded the farm into one of the county’s best, financed a modest house from farm profits, and maintains regular tax payments without seeking reduced assessments.
In a Grand Rapids convention nominating speech August 26 1886 J C Burrows praised Cyrun G Luce as a practical farmer and fearless champion of American industries. The facsimile photograph shows Gov Luce at his modest Gilead farm in Branch County reflecting his common touch with workers and laborers alike.
A reader compares Democratic candidate Wellington R. Burt and Governor Cyrus G. Luce, detailing Burt as a lumberman and salt man with shifting party ties and inconsistent stances, contrasted with Luce’s long public service including multiple elected positions and leadership in the State Grange and agricultural bodies. Farmers and voters are urged to decide which candidate to support.
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