Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-22

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Mr.. Henry was declared the unani
nous choice.
No ballot was taken for County
Clerk, but on motion of Mr.. Com
stock, the rules were suspended, and
Michael O'Brien was nominated fol
the Office of County Clerk by accla
nation.
For County Treasurer the contest
was lively. The delegates were about
evenly divided between Lynch and
Westrope, and neither was strong
enough to get a two-third's vote. AT
the end of the 18th ballot, it was de-
cided to leave the matter of appoint
ing n candidate for the office of Treas
urcr over until the rest of the candi-
dates had been nominated, in order to
see if some arrangement could not be
made between the contesting parties.
Before the eleventh ballot was de-
clared, much amusement was occa-
stoned by communication which had
been sent to the chairman to read,
and which stated that black Repub-
lican had taken seat among the
delegates. Several of the delegates
shouted out, "Put him out" but Capt.
Travellick, who was present, brought
down the house by remarking: "Mr.
Chairman, if the Fusionists of Alpena
county are afraid of one Republican,
for Gods sake give yourselves to the
fishes"
The ballots for county treasurer
were as follows:
Charles Lynch54 so 81 60 IS 67 a. SO Ct CT 4s As
Scattering ..."~.. . 10 2 0 10 80 20
For the Office of Register of Deeds,
John F. Kelly was nominated by ac-
clamation. AS Mr.. Kelly has been
endorsed by the Democratic, Green
back, Republican and Prohibition
parties, and his name will be ON all
four tickets, we believe his chances
of election ought to be considered
very good.
For Prosecuting Attorney, two bal
lots were taken, as follows:
j. ID. Turnbull. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6S 10
5. l.. Carpenter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % q
'. I. Burnham.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
Scattering OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" 3
Mr.. Turnbulls nomination was
made unanimous.
Charles D'Aigle was nominated by
reclamation for the office of Circuit
Court Commissioner; William Mirre
for County Surveyor, and Peter Owens
and l.. j. Partridge for coroners.
The convention then got ready to
vote again for a candidate for County
Treasurer, but after consultation be-
tween the friends of Mr.. Westrope
and Mr.. Lynch, both these candidates
were withdrawn, and Andrew j.
Simmons was nominated by acclama-
ton as the Fusion candidate for Coun-
ty Treasurer.
County committees were organized
as follows:
DEMOCRATIC.
Chairman-J. ID. Turnbull.
First ward-A. w. Comstock.
Second ward-A. j. Simmons.
Third ward-Peter Owens.
Alpena township--Walter Gavagan.
Long Rapids-Andrew Gaffhey.
Maple Ridge-Geo. Appleford.
Wilson's. A. Dawson.
Green-Wm. Pushor.
Ossineke-J. Patnod.
GREENBACK.
Chairman-Andrew Harshaw.
First Ward-Leonard Hodgins.
Second Ward-Wm. Hassett.
Third Ward-J. G. Chisholm.
Alpena township-Wm. Pulford.
Long Rapids-Wm. Lumsden.
Maple Ridge-James Shelley.
Wilson-M. Clark.
Green's. w. Flanders.
Ossineke-D. McKellop.
The convention was the largest one
ever held in Alpena, and certainly
was the most enthusiastic. The ticket
nominated is good one, and will re-
ceive the hearty support of the Demo-
Gratis and Greenbackers, we believe.
A county ticket has never before
been nominated by so large a vote,
and there was but little strife for the
nominations, except for one office.
James +. Denton, candidate for
Sheriff, has nearly served one term.
He has filled the office acceptably,
made good sheriff, and we believe
he will be reelected.
Michael OBrien is now serving his
second term as County Clerk, and we
prophesy that he will be elected for
third term. He has proved a capa-
bic official, obliging and attentive to
his duties.
VIM. Henry, the nominee for Judge
of Probate, has been a resident of this
city for many years, and is much es-
tecmed by his many acquaintance.
We believe he will make n good off.