Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-21
Republican Primary Election.
THE CONVENTION AND CANDIDATES

In a county containing the number
of people that live within the borders
of Juniata, it is quite an uncommon
occurrence when one thousand voters
attend the polls at the primary cleo
ton, when a thousand Republican
voters attend to the nominating of
candidates il is a most remarkable
occurrence. Such, however, was the
case last Saturday, on that day nearly
one thousand Republican voters turn
ed out at the Primary election, and
voted for the respective candidates
that were in the canvass.
TIE CONVENTION
of return Judges that such large
turnout elected must needs be good
one, and when the Judges assembled
in this place, there WAS not ripple to
mar the harmony of the meeting, ex-
cepting the selection of Chairman for
the County Committee. The number
of prominent Republicans who were
III the field for the place made the
question one of importance, but
the Judges were equal to the
emergency and disposed of the task
in a becoming manner. Those who
were brought before the caucus as
candidates for the position of Chair
man were, Reuben Caveny, Thomas
Patton, c. B. Horning, Edwin Davis
and ]. T. Nourse. Mr.. Nourse was
chosen and we bespeak for him the
heartiest CO operation in the campaign
work.
Tue CANDIDATES
are not of machine manufacture /;
they are those of a number of first
rate men that went before the peo-
pie OF their party for their suffrage
ut tine Primary election they could
not all be nominated, and only the
yoter himself can tell how difficult it
Yas for him to select from so select a
number of men.
The NoSIzEE FOR CoNGREss,
J.. E. Atkinson. is a native of the
county. his people live here, and are
among those who represent the best
interests of the county. He is hon
est. able, energetic, and should by
all means receive the district Domi-
nation.
TIE NOMINEE FoR ASSEMBLY,
j. z. Sterrett, belongs to some of the
oldest and best stock in the county.
His Repubhcanism is without stain
nr bleinish. but his social nature is
such that the amenities of life are
never forgotten, and hence among
his numerous friends are many Dem
ocrats. He is capable. and will bring
TO the work of the Legislator a zeal
that always marks the way OF the
successful member.
The NOMINEES FOR COMMISSIONER,
McMeen AMI Wilson, are men of the
strictest integrity, and are the scions
of men who fought the battle of life
well, and honOrably in their native
county, and when the voter drops his
ballot in their favor he will have the
consciousness that he has done the
best for the common good Of Juniata
county.
The NOMINEE TOR TREASURER,
Jacob Lemon, is a recognized busi-
ness man of extensive and varied ex-
perience, embracing large purchases
and sales of real and personal prop
erty. He is unassuming, capable and
competent to discharge the duties Of
the Treasurer in satisfactory man.
ner, and once in .'forlorn hope bat
tie" for the same Office, was almost
over the battlements of the prom
ised land which he will reach and
enjoy this time.
TIE NOMINEE FOR PRoTBoSorARY,
j. W. Wagner, is young man of
promise, not with the ponderous
presence of a giant, but of a quiet
unobstrusive presence that impresses
one with consciousness that he is
possessed of good Judgment. He is
abundantly qualified to discharge the
duties of the Office. He speaks, reads
and writes the English and German
language, which double ability will
be of great use to him, and great
satisfaction to the public in the office
of Prothonotary.
THE NOMINEE FOR DIsrRIcr ATTORNEY,
J. S. Arnold, is young man who
not long since extended his practice
TO this county, and resides at Rich
field. In opening to him the door to
the District Attorneyshp, his talents
may be developed. He speaks both
the English and German language
which can never fail of rendering
great satisfaction to an officer or Pr