The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-13

himself at the commencement Of The campaign
az a candidate for Register of Wills, but in
short time changed bis base. He is favorsbly
known in the central and northwestern portions
OF the city. Prior to consolidation he was one
Of the Commissioners of Spring Garden.
Edward S. McGlue was born in Washington,
d. c., and is about fifty years of age For
number of years he resided in the Eleventh
ward, which he represented In the City Execu-
tive Committee. Lately he removed to the
Twenty-eighlh ward. His business is that of
contractor and builder, and in both of these de-
partments has been well patronized by the
Highway and Water Departments. His influence
is mainly derived from these quarters.
Joseph @. Tittermary IL from the Second
ward, and is a son of the well-lxnown Alderman
Tittermary deceased At the breaking out Of
the war he enlisted in the 10Th Regiment and
on the completion of bis term of service re-
enlisted in the I'D Regiment, with which he re-
mained until wounded at Antietam. After
six months service in the hospital he was dis
charged, and on coming home received posi-
tion in the Mint. He again enlisted for the
emergency. He was then nominated for Alder
man of the Second ward, and at the expiration
of his term was renominated. This time he was
defeated by majority Of 6S votes, although the
other candidates on the Republican ticket were
some 500 votes in the minority. He was an i'm
portant witness in the Diamond Watt contested
election case.
City CommIssioner.
George w. Curry at present occupies minor
position in the United States Mint, and resides
in the Eighteenth ward. He served throughout
the war as a Captain in the 4th Delaware Volun-
teers. During the various political campaigns
since again assuming the robes of the civilian
he has travelled over the State, and within five
years has delivered five hundred speeches. 1t
is his first appeal for position.
George w. Schultz is West Philadelphian,
and is the superintendent Of the erection of the
reservoir at Georges Hill, in the new park The
only other political position he has held was
that of Purveyor of the Second Water District.
His father, Robert E. Schultz, was the American
candidate for Clerk of the Quarter Sessions in
1S49, but was defeated
George Boyer is a resident of the Nineteenth
ward and is about thirty years of age. He is
the supervisor of that highway district, posi-.
ton he has held since 1868. He has no soldiers
claim.
Thomas Dutton, of the Twenty-second ward,
is a native of England. Although beyond forty
five, he enlisted in Coils Regiment and served
during the war, until discharged on account of
injuries. When the Rebellion broke out he held
position in the Custom House, but on Andy
johnson deserting the party which elected him,
Mr.. Dutton refused to continue in the Custom
House and resigned.
James Balm is resident of the Twentieth
ward, and now fills the position of deputy to
United States Marshal Gregory. He served as a
private in the 10Th Pennsylvania Volunteers for
three months, when on returning to the city he
obtained captaincy in Baxters Regiment, with
which he continued for over two years. He also
held Office under Sheriff Howell.
Edwin j. Spangler is young man living in
the Thirteenth ward. He has been a School
Director and member of the Board of Port
Wardens.
w. z. Crockett of the Twenty ward, was
born in Bucks county. few years ago he
came to Philadelphia and was appointed stamp
clerk in the Post Office position which he still
occupies
Frank Logo halls from the Sixth ward. He
served in the late war in the 10th Regiment,
and at Spottsylvanis Court House was so badly
wounded that be obtained his discharge. He
was the candidate in the Ninth Legislative dis
trict against Mr. DALEY in the last canvass.
John I. Brady of the Twentysixth ward,
lost leg in the service while serving as pri-
yate in Colonel Bakers California Regiment.
He is at present Commander of j. T. Owen Post,
No. 8, G. A r. -
Hector G.. Williams at present fills the post of
Assessor of the Fifth ward He is an English
man by birth, and has no war record.
Associate Judge ofthe Court of Common Pleas.
Hon. E. M. Paxson has received the endorse
ment, in the shape of public card of num-
ber of the lights of the bar for denomination
to position which he has filled acceptably. He
is native of Bucks county, and learned the
printing business in the Office of the village
Record at West Chester. He then returned to
his native county, and was for some time editor
and publisher of the Newtown Journal. He
subsequently came to this city, where he became
one of the owners of the late Daily Ne,os. Having
read law, he entered upon its practice, and
although but little heard of before his appoint
ment by Governor Geary to succeed Hon II.
Carol Brewster, enjoyed good round income
from his business.
William II. Ruddman is middle-aged man,
and has brought himself prominently before
the court and public by reason of his connection
with the District Attorneys office during the
occupation of that position by William B. Mann.
He also served in the Legislature, and is said to
have been among the few who could not be pur-
chased. He signed the paper urging the people
to vote for Judge Ludlow without regard to
party affiliations.
Samuel G. Perkins is lawyer in good prac-
tlce, having fallen heir to the business of his
father, Samuel H. Perkins, gentleman well
known throughout the city. Mr. Perkins, Jr.,
has taken An active part in politics, and was the
gentleman who was ousted as a delegate to the
last Recorder of Deeds Convention by the Com
mittee on Contested Seats on forged document
presented by fellow who had not received
vote at the delegate election. He was then OPP
noead IN John Honseman