Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-06-22
Kennebec Republican County
Convention.

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Kennebec Republican County
Convention.
The county convention OF the republi
cans Of Kennebec, held yesterday in thi
city, was fully attended by delegates from
every town, and was fine looking body
of men. There was large degree o
interest manifested in regard to the nom
nations, but the struggle was carried OF
IN perfect good nature. the result wa
unanimously accepted. and the delegates
pledged themselves TO work unitedly anc
with their best efforts for county and State
tickets. The pledge made in one OF the
resolutions adopted to roll up twenty five
hundred majority in Kennebec county al
the polls in September for the republican
ticket is not vain boasting. but will be
made good. The county ticket is strong
one, the republicans are thoroughly unit
ed, and they are bound to do their level
best for every man upon the ticket The
nominees of the convention are generally
well known TO the people of Kennebec
and need no special mention at our hands.
George Z. Weeks, nominated for sena-
tor. is one of the best known, and most
popular business men on the kennebec
river. He was member of the House in
1878. 1873. 1879 and 1880. the last year
serving as Speaker Of that body. OF the
124 votes cast in the convention he re-
ceived 1872.
Francis +. Heath, the other candidate
for senator, is one of the veterans of the
war. going in as First Lieutenant, and ad-
vancing by bravery and merit until he be-
came Colonel of the Third Maine. He is
a manufacturer, one of the leading bust
ness men of Waterville. which town he
faithfully represented in the House in
1881. His vote in the convention against
such strong competitors as he had is very
flattering to him.
George X. Stevens, for Sheriff, encoun-
tered considerable rivalry. but was hand
somely nominated Mr.. Stevens has held
the Office of Sheriff one term, and is by
usage clearly entitled to second term.
He is capable officer.
VIM. +. Haines of Waterville, nominal
ed for County Attorney. is a young, ener-
getic man. who promises well in his pro-
fession, and received very warm sup
port in those sections Of the county where
he is best known.
Mark Rollins Of Albion is renominated
for County Treasurer. The county does
well to retain so honorable and upright a
man as he for custodian of its funds.
For County Commissioners there are
two places to fiji. one for the long term
of six years and one for short term of
two years. George II. Andrews of Mon
mouth. now serving upon the board with
entire satisfaction to the people of the
county. was nominated by reclamation for
the long term. Mr.. Andrews is a popular
and excellent officer. For the short term.
c. NJ. Weston of Belgrade received
the nomination. He, too, is strong man
in his locality and we'll qualified for
the position to which he 10 nominated.
Prentiss M. Fogler. candidate for Reg
lister Of Deeds. is IN accomplished officer.
whose work praises him. It would be
difficult TO supply his place with better
man. ss.gs
The resolutions adopted were brief but
to the purpose. and meant great deal.
What disappointments there may have
been were taken very kindly indeed. and
when the delegates adjourned it was
with q fixed determination to work
during the campaign with vigor and fidel.
ity for every candidate nominated at the
convention. The ticket is very clean and
strong. It will be elected by the biggest
majority for years. and that is saying .
great deal for it.
The bill reported by Senator Hoar pro.