The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-07-24
POLITICAL.
DEMOCRATIC AND LIBERAL
COUNTY CONVENTION.
The Utmost Harmony and a
Good Time.
a Splendid Ticket Nominated.


Pursuant to previous notice the dele
gates chosen in the various townships
and election precincts of Stark county on
Saturday last met in cassidy hall, Can
ton, on Tuesday the 22nd inst, and, at
II a. m. were called to order by W. A;
Lynch, Esq, Chairman of the Central
Committee, who in few appropriate re-
marks stated the object of the convention,
stating in conclusion he would entertain
motion for the purpose of organization.
Whereupon on motion of A. McGregor
DIR. L. l.. Lamborn was unanimously call
ed to the chair and Joseph A. Bour ESQ,
Of Canton, and S. s. Erb, of Navarro,
made secretaries.
On motion the following named gentle
men were appointed committee on Gre
dentials, namely: w. A. Lynch, w. 81.
Pardee, S. S. Geib, Joseph Penny and v.
Mong.
The following on rules and order of bu-
siness: DR.. l. Slusser, S. Stover. A. Pom
thus, Il. Bachtel and John Shimp.
The following on resolutions: A. Nc
Gregor, ]. B. Estep, T. Sullivan. ]. E.
Mentzer and n. Bleakley.
After short absence the committee on
rules and order of business reported
through their chairman, Doctor Slusser,
as follows:
This convention shall be governed by
parliamentary rules. Each township and
election precinct shall select chairman
through whom to report action. In vo-
ting, the chairman of the delegation shall
announce the vote of the township or
precinct. The vote in each township or
precinct delegation shall be by ballot
Each candidate in person, or by friend,
shall pledge himself to the convention to
abide by the nominations made.
Tie committee report on order of busi-
ness as follows: 1st, nominate Repre-
sentatives; End, Auditor Sd, Treasurer !;
4th, Sheriff 9Th, Recorder; 9th, Prose
cutting Attorney; 7th, Commissioner; 9Th,
Surveyor; 7th, Infrmary Director; 10th,
Coroner. On motion report was accepted
and adopted.
The committee on credentials through
Mr.. VIM. A. Lynch, chairman, repor-
ted that all precincts were represented
and there were no contested seats and the
delegates present were regular. On mo-
ton report was accepted and adopted.
On motion adjourned to 1 o'clock P. N.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On motion the convention proceeded to
nominate in accordance with the order of
business.
For Representatives, Edward Brooke of
Marlboro, DR.. ]. B. Wilson of Alliance,
and Johnson Sherrick of Canton, were
announced, each of whom personally
pledged himself to a cordial support of
the ticket nominated, and also. if elected
to vote for the reelection of fudge Thur
man to the United States Senate. On
the first ballot there was no choice, no one
having majority. On the second ballot
Edward Brooke received the nomination
and on the third ballot Johnson Sherrick.
For auditor Peter Chance and James P.
Sourbeck were announced, but before a
ballot was had A. McGregor on behalf of
Mr.. Chance withdrew his name, stating
Mr.. Chance had not become q candidate
or his own wish at all. Mr. McGregor
therefore moved Mr.. Sourbeck be nomin-
ated by acclamation, which was carried.
For Treasurer George Fessler of Canton,
and John Leutzenheiser of Plain were an
nounced and on ballot Mr.. Fessler was
nominated
For Sheriff Gen. Sam Beatty and VIM.
Baxter were announced, and on a ballot
being had Sheriff Baxter was nominated
for reelection.
For Recorder James Slentz, Esqr., of
Paris tp., John Mack of Canton and Dan
iel D. Miller of Canton were announced
and on the first ballot Mr.. Slentz received
majority of all the votes cast, and was
declared the nominee.
For Prosecuting Attorney A. L. Jones,
Esqr., of Alliance, was nominated by ac-
clamation.
For Commissioner, Jacob Baaghman of
Nimishillen, John Poorman of Tuscara-
was, Joseph D. Wingard of Bethlehem
tp., David Lind of Canton, and C. N.
Oberlin of Massillon, were announced, Mr..
Poorman receiving majority of all the
votes cast, was declared the nominee for
Commissioner.
For Surveyor, ]. G. Willard was NOM
mated by acclamation.
For Infrmary Director, s. Liehtenwal-
ter and S. C. Howenstine were announced,
when, on ballot, the latter gentleman
was nominated.
For Coroner, Jacob E. Mentzer, of Ma
varre, was nominated by acclamation.
The following named gentlemen were
reported as members of the Central Com
mittee for the ensuing year:
Bethlehem tOwnship-Mathias sisterhen,
Canton w., a sPonseiier
g VIM lynch.
Jackson tp.-Alphsus Brady.
Lake a A Albright. ~
SxinEton--Aliiance Preeinet-R Williams.
Marlboro tp.-W II Pardee.
Nimishillen tp.-Joseph Penny,
Osnaburg precinct-y d Miller.
Mapleton - Dagger;
Paris {" Dan Miller.
Minerva I" John Carson.
Perry tP.-AlonEo Smith.
Massilien-1st Ward
I'd Patrick Manly
Sd George Welker.
4th g Andrew Holtzbacher,
Pike tP.-John Apley.
Plain a Lewis EssiR.
Sandy tp.-Josiah Fleming.
Sugarcreek tp.-Jacob McFarren.
TuscaraWRs Joseph Obsrlln.
Lawrence Henry Breeco.
Washington" Joseph Mandru,
The following were reported as dele
gates from their respective precincts to the
Senatorial Convention:
Bethlehem tp.-lohn Loew.
Canton Peter Chance
1st Ward-Thos. Mccall.
I'd DIR. Slusser.
Sd N Blake
4th Jno Raber.