Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-09-07
rhe Peoples Convention.


,ion assembled Mt Bowling Green on
Saturday last, all the townships being
represented except Troy and Milton.
There we're about 800 in attendance. At
IL A. NJ. the convention was called TO
order and G. w. Mcdonald was selected
chairman aud +. d. Mofstt secretary
After the usual committees we're appointed
the convention adjourned for dinner.
AT 1880 the convention re-assembled
and heard aud acted upon the reports OF
cosmiuees.
The Committee OH Rules and Order Of
Business reported the following which
was adopted:
l. This Convention shall be called the
Peoples Convention Of Wood county.
2. A majority Of all votcs cast shall be
necessary 20 nominate candidates, who
shall be nominated in the following order:
I, Representative, 2. Commissioner,
8. Clerk, a. Treasurer, 5. Surveyor, 8.
Coroner, z. In6rmary Director.
Candidates 10 be nominated by this
Convention shall be divided among the
political parties represented in this Con-
vention as follows:
Democrais---Representative, Treasurer,
In6rnary Director.
commissioner, Coroner.
Peoples Party--Clerk, Surveyor.
The Committees on Resolutions pre-
senied the following through its Chair
man, W. B. Mccarthy:
"Rssoived-Thnt as the representatives Of the
people OF Wood county, we are tired OF the
resolutions Of ring conventions, which keep
| tho word of promise 10 the ear aud break 1t Il
| tho hope
| Resoived-- That we are tired OF resolutions o
| reform. which are made for campaign purpose:
and Immediately thereafter ignored TO enable
ring contractors and rulers TO fatien at the PUB
| lie crib.
| Rs,slrea-That we are tired Of tho reiterated
promises of reduction Of taxes, while the ann.
| al duplicate invariably shows an increase OF tb
peoples burdens.
Resolsed--That we are In favor Of the admin
istrstion Of the fairs Of the county being mad
in the interests of the entire people. and tha
none but men. capable and honest, should b
put to guard the peoples rights.
Resolred-That the candidate accepting
nomination to-day hereby pledge themselves
carry into effect the principles embraced In tn
foregoing resolutions"
SAMUEL JUNKIHs,
=. A. BALDWIN.
w.B. McCARrHY,
JOHN MUIR,
DAVID PULrz,
Committee.
The resolutions were adopted with chez
and enthusiasm, after which the CONVEX
ton proceeded to present the names OF IL
candidates and ballot on same in the ord'
named.
o REPRESENTATIVE.
ID -. Al nf T<1,
w. Canary, of Bowling Green, ann r.
e Lease presented the name OF Thomas Mo-
r er, oil Washington twp, as candidates 4
, Representative.
,. The ballot resulted, Mower 1881. Cannl
y 149t.
The nomination of Mr.. Mower WAS MAJ
unanimous, and in response to repeat
e calls stepped upon the platform and in
!. few we'll chosen words pledged himself
VI carry out the wishes OF the people il electe
{. COMMISSIONERS.
N The names OF Nm. Dunipace, OF We
sler, and Henry d. Groves, of Lake, W,
presented for Commissioner and the VI
in stood, Dunipace 26S; Groves 3S.
q. Mr.. Dunipace was called out and thar
ed the convention and accepted the non
y nation.
o. CLERK.
., For Clerk the names Of Harley d.
- aldson, of jackson, and A. l.. Muir,
Webster, were presented, and the bal
IN resulted, Donaldson, 1861; Muir, 11ol
ly TREASURER,
ve The name of Dr. C. r. Rosendale ,
ia presented, and no other name being {
nounced he was nominated by acclamati
SURVEYOR.
!. For the Office of surveyor the name
~ Solon Davis, of Weston, and Da
Pullz, of Portage. were announced,
sulting, Davis, 1881; Pultz, S2a.
on CORONER.
", Wm. Foreman, OF Weston, was nc
ed mated by acclamation.
d. INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
M Peter Whtmore, OF Washington,
IN. nominated for this Office by acclamat
mo All the nominations were made un
he imsus after the result of each ballot
ay announced.
The editor of the Sentinel, referring
the above nominations, says ''poli
III harlotry don't pay" 1t has paid bil
1t his case. Lock at him now and the
rec he left the Democratic party for
min Office OF sheriff.
"a The Peoples Convention put a
'."' good ticket In the field, which We P
by alongside the Republican ticket fol
ed electors of the county 10 make 8
of ton from.
TO With but very few exceptions
is ticket nominated was very well recei
and IL the peanle spe prOper to eleC