Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....POTTER, B. S.
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Author: Halford Erickson

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. MEMBERS OF THE FIFTY-EIGHTH
CONGRESS. UNITED STATES. ASSEMBLY.

IRVINE L. LENROOT, Speaker; C. O. MARSH, Chief Clerk;
Nicholas REVELER, Sergeant-at-Arms.

The assembly consists of 100 members. They are chosen
biennially and receive $500 for their services during the
term. The speaker is chosen by the members and receives an
additional $500 for his services as speaker. The assembly
of 1905 contains 85 republicans, 11 democrats, and 4
social democrats.


WASHINGTON COUNTY.

One district. Population, 1900—23,589.

B. S. POTTER (Dem.), was born in the town of Elba,
Genessee county, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1836. He came to West Bend
in 1856 and clerked in a general store from that time
until 1860, when he engaged in the mercantile business for
himself, which business he continued until 1878 when he
sold out and became connected with a wholesale grocery
house in the capacity of commercial traveler. In 1883 he
entered into the milling business and continued in that
business until two years ago. He is now engaged in the
real estate business in West Bend. He is president of the
Advancement association. Had never sought or held office
until elected member of assembly in 1902. He was re-
elected in 1904, receiving 2,534 votes against 2,289 votes
for Ole Halverson (Rep.).

Additional Comments:
Erickson, Halford.  The Blue Book of the State of
Wisconsin. Madison: Democrat Printing Co., State Printer,
1905.

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