The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-13
LamOille County Convention.

The citizens OF Hyde Park having purchased
large Blaine and Logan campaign flag, an
nounced that they would hold a ratification
meeting on Thursday, August 7th, in connec-
tion with the county convention. The project
met with much success. At ten o'clock A. NJ
a large number had gathered on the streets in
the vicinity of the American hotel where the
flag was to be suspended. The cornet bands
from Morrisvile and johnson were soon on
hand, and opened the ceremonies with several
selections, playing alternately. The lag-an
unusually large One-was thrown out from the
roof of the hotel, when three cheers were pro-
posed by George w. Doty of Morrisville his
proposition being responded to in an enthusi-
astic manner Captain W. II. Kenfeld, county
clerk, then introduced Hon. George wilkins OF
Stowe, who addressed the people from the
hotel balcony. Hon. p. K. Gleed of Morrisvile
followed Mr.. wilkins in live and patriotic ad-
dress, both speakers being greeted with hearty
applause during their remarks The assem-
bling of the convention was delayed on account
Of the ratification meeting and was not called
to order until half-past eleven o'clock A. NJ
Hon. c. S. Page OF the republican county COM
mittee called the convention to order, read the
call for the convention, and called the roll OF
delegates, by which it appeared that full dele
cation was present. Mr.. Page named Hon.
Geo. wilkins Of Stowe as temporary chairman.
III. c. Fiske OF Morrisville was chosen as tempor-
ary secretary and Mr. Stearns of johnson as as
sistant secretary. Upon taking the chair, Mr..
wilkins made quite an extended speech on
national and county politics. committee of
three was chosen on resolutions, and also a
committee to nominate a county committee.
One vice-presdent was chosen from each town.
The temporary organization was then made
permanent and recess was taken for dinner.
In accordance with vote taken just before ad-
| journment, Colonel Gates OF Cambridge formed
| the delegates and others in attendance in line
| and, preceded by the bands, the column moved
| to the north end of Main street and back to the
| hotel, three hearty cheers being given as IL
passed under the flag. The convention re.
assembled at two p. NJ, being called to order
| by the president. The report OF the committee
ture Of which was the temperance principles
| set forth. The committee appointed to name a
county committee also reported at this time,
suggesting that the present committee, com
posed Of Hon. c. S. Page of Hyde Park, Col.
| onel Gates OF Cambridge and MIR. Slayton oi
Stowe be renominated. which was the mind OF
| the convention. The nominating Of county
| officers was then proceeded with. Mr.. |. l.
Pearl Of Johnson presented the name of Rob
| ert C. Christy of that town for senator and the
| name was seconded by members of severa
| delegations. A ballot was taken as follows
| Whole number of votes, 10; necessary to q
| choice, 81; Robert Christy OF johnson had 8.
| and K. A. Savage of Stowe had 81. A CON
mittee was appointed by the chair to notify
| Mr.. Christy of his nomination and request his
| pIosouCo. MI AuIiSty SOOu hppchtcu Ou tlt
platform and made a ringing speech. r. S
Page. the present judge Of probate. was un ini
| mously renominated. Hon Horace Waite Of
Eden was nominated as first assistant judge
The name Of Earl Guyer, Esq Of Wolcott was
presented for second judge, and, being sec
| onded by several he was unanimously NOM
mated. The only Office for which there seemed
to be any considerable strife was for the posi-
ton of high sheriff Daniel c. Hardy of Nor
risville, the Oldest deputy in the county, was
named by G. w Doty of the Morrstown dele
CATION and his name was seconded by Hon. p
X Gleed OF Morrsville, and Elmore, Cambridge
| and Waterville delegates. The delegation from
Belvidere named Mr.. Potter of that town, anc
his name was duly seconded. A ballot was
taken, resulting In vote Of 49, OF which T. M
Potter had AZ and d. C. Hardy 81. On motion
of Mr. Doty of Morrisvile the nomination OF
Mr.. Potter was made unanimous. Hon. Georg,
| wilkins of Stowe was nominated for states
attorney, but asked to be excused from serv-
| ing He was excused by vote of the conven
tion, and Mr.. Henry NJ. Mcfarland of Hyde
| Park was unanimously nominated The bust
ness finished by nominating George A. Morse
of Eimore for high bailiff, after which the con
vention WAS adjourned without day. 1t II
thought that the people of the county will bt
| satisfied with the nominations made. Although
the personal wishes of few In some cases
seemed not to be realized, yet it is thought
tn 1t there will be no bolting w,H.R.