Butterfield For Secretary

BUTTERFIELD FOR SECRETARY.

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He is Being Pushed for Secretary of the Railroad Assessors.

The following item relative to a prominent Ann Arbor citizen appeared in this morning's Free Press: "George Horton, of Lenawee, who was confirmed as assessor by the senate, came to Lansing last night and had a long talk with Gov Pingree and Assessor Oakman. Geo. Buckingham, who is to be the third assessor if he will accept, has also been sent for and it is expected that the new board will be organized tomorrow. O. E. Butterfleld, of the law firm of Lawrence & Butterfield, has been in Lansing for a few days and will probably be made secretary of the board. Mr. Butterfield is in every way qualified for the position and if he receives it, will make an excellent official. He is a rising young attorney of good general ability and knowledge of the law, stands well with bis associates of the bar and the people generally. At the present, time he is city attorney and attorney for the Michigan Central railroad. He has also served as circuit court commissioner. The salary of the position is $2,500.