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Waupaca Republican

August 3, 1883

Judge Park to Resign

The Stevens Point Gazette says: It is reported that Judge park will resign his Judgeship of this circuit, if indeed he has not already done so, the resignation to take effect the 15^th of the present month. The decision is brought about and becomes necessary on account of his health, which has not improved to any marked degree since he left for the west. This state of affairs is to be greatly deplored by Mr. Park’s thousand of friends throughout central and northern Wisconsin, and it is to be hoped that after a long rest he will be again restored to full and perfect health. But the Judge has determined that the people and business of his circuit shall not suffer on account of his inability to preside at the bench of justice, hence his resignation. That Hon. Chas. M. Webb, of Grand Rapids, will be appointed by Gov. Rusk to fill the unexpired term, or until his successor shall have been elected, which will be in April next, there now seems to be no doubt. Mr. Webb is a lawyer of good ability, an up-right, thorough gentleman, and will make a conscientious, impartial judge, worthy of the honor in all respects. We believe the people and bar of the circuit will be well satisfied with the appointment.

The above article from the Gazette seems to echo the sentiment of this judicial circuit.