The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-14
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nouncement of his nomination, and he briefly
thanked the convention.
For the nomination for coroner the names
proposed were DR.. w. E. Jeffries, James H.
Taylor, T. M. Watson (coloredl, Theo NJ Wag-
ner and DR.. Bailey, of Southport. Two ballots
were taken before the nomination was made,
Jefries receiving 344 votes, Taylor Sc, Watson
IS, and Bailey q, DR.. Wagner's name being
withdrawn.
Joshua j. Cottingham, of the Seventh ward,
and H. B Fatout, who has held the Office for
nearly ten years, were named for the nomina-
ton for surveyor Mr. Cottngham received
400 votes on the first ballot, and was declared
nominated, after which the convention ad-
journed.
THE CANDIDATES.
The nominee for sheriff, Major James R. Ross,
is well known. He was born in August, 1884, at
Bellefontaine, Ohio, and is, therefore, now for
ty-three years old. His boyhood was spent at
Charlottesville, his parents having moved there
when he was quite young. In April, 1861 he
enlisted in Company I, of the Eleventh Indiana
regiment, for 100 days service, and at the end of
that time he re-enlisted for three years. He
was commissioned as first lieutenant of Company
III, Eleventh regiment, and was promoted to
captain of Company in September 1863 Dur
ing part of the tine, however, he was on the
staff of General Lew Wallace In April, 1864,
while at home furlough, he was appointed
general staff officer, and was ordered to report
to General Wallace, then in command Of the
Middle Maryland department, at Baltimore. He
was with General Wallace during the re-
mainder of the war In 1865 he
was breveted Northumberland, and at
the close of the war mustered
out having been in the service four years and
half He was in the battles at Romney Va.
Fort Henry, Fort Donelson. Shiloh Monocacy,
besides a number of skirmishes. After the war
he lived in Chicago for about seven years, and
was employed for long time as a commercial
traveller, He came to Indianapolis in 1873, and
has since been engaged in business here. All
| that he possesses has been acquired through his
own industry Hehas been prominently connected
with the local military organizations. He as
sisted in organizing the indianapolis Light In
fantry, and has held the offices of first lieuten-
ant, second lieutenant and captain of the com,
pany. 1t was under his command that the
prizes were won in the grand encampment last
year. He is one of the Oldest members of the
travelling Mems Association, and is now the
president of that organization He is a member
of the Governors staff, as INSPECTOR general of
, the State, with the rank of heutenant-c colonel
There is no one who is more popular with the
young men of indianapolis, and better man
could not have been nominated. He has always
been Republican and has never before been
candidate for office.
Hezekiah Smart, the candidate for Treasurer,
is a resident of Lawrence township, and is one
of the substantial farmers of Marion county,
His life has been one of industry, and he is
esteemed by his fellow citizens for his integrity
He will make good treasurer and will be a
strong candidate.
The South -Sideis represented on the licked by
DR.. w. e. Jeffries, the nominee for coroner.
He is a well-known physician and for several
years was secretary of the city Board of Health.
He was Union soldier and belongs to family
all of whom were Democrats but himself
Mr.. Cottingham, the nominee for surveyor is
an experienced civil engineer, and will make an
efficient officer.