Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-05
CLARK COUNT REPUBLICAN,.

sentative, Walter l.. weaver for Prsss-
Commissioner, J. m. Bennett for Coro-
nor, Jamss Buford for 1nfirmary Dt-
rector, william sharon for Surveyor "A
winning Ticket by . Large Majority
| Detailed Report of Business.
The GLoBK- -REpUBLlc went to press yester-
day afternoon just as the Clark county re-
publican convention was beginning the real
work of balloting on candidates, which pro-
ceeded up to 5:l5 p. m, when the conven-
ton adjourned.
Nominations for surveyor being the
business In order, Oscar T. Martin, Esq.,, pre-
sented the name of the incumbent, William
Sharon, and J. u. Jones that OF d. W. Twich-
ell. A ballot was taken and resulted: Sha-
ron, 249; Twichell, 81. Number Of
votes. 800. Necessary " q choice, lbl.
Mr.. Sharon, having received . majority
| Of all votes cast was declared the nominee
and on J. J. Snyder's motion the nomination
was made unanimous.
| Nominations for coroner were called for
and Geo. W. Wiuwood presented the name
Of DR.. J. W. Hulick, speaking of him - .
man Of good abilities and education. Merit
Hedges seconded the nomination. Hon. T.
]. Pringle arose to put In nomination for
coroner James N. Bennett, speaking Of him
as a native Of the county, a s,aunch, working
republican, and one of the first to volunteer
in the war. p. N. Cartmell seconded this
nomination. Ed johnson, Of Mad River,
proposed DIR. J. Z. Studebaker, seconded by
James Buford. VIM. Conklin presented the
name OF Geo. H. Coles, seconded by W. B.
Huffman and T. A. Wick. Hon. J. X.
Mower said we wanted man for this i'm
portant Office who could not be controlled by
the railroads or anybody else, and suggested
DR.. N. F. Welsh, alluding to his medical
skill, good republicanism and sterling quali-
ties. o. B. Trout spoke seconding this name.
A. II. Gillett, In presenting the name Of DR..
L. e. Russell, said Of him that he, besides his
talent in his chosen profession which ranked
him high among the physicians Of the city,
possessed 9 knowledge Of the law which
would aid him in preparing cases for the
grand jury. James Anderson seconded
| The first ballot resulted: Hulick 81, Ben
nett 1872, Studebaker 0, Coles 26, Welsh 81,
Russell 81. No choice, and the call proceeded
on the second ballot, which resulted as fol-
lows; Hulick AZ, Bennett l69, Studebaker
| IL, Coles 8, Welsh Ia, Russell 50. Total
number Of votes cast, 29s; necessary to q
ba;r Ne ha-
| majority of all votes cast was declared the
nominee and returned thanks in few words.
On Oscar T. Martins motion the nomination
Was made unanimous.
For infrmary director, the next Office on
the list, E. G. Coffin presented the name of
John Goodfelow, which was seconded BY A.
H. Gillett, Esq. T. J. Jewett arose TO pro-
pose James Buford, who might be said to have
caused the birth of the republican party !;
who as a slave bought his own freedom and
stood well as business man and lifelong re-
publican. Mr.. Pringle spoke in support of
this nomination, speaking Of Ar. Buiord's
withdrawal last spring in favor Of another
candidate, rather than stand in the way Of
the success of the republican ticket; also OF
his big-heartedness and other good qualities
| Hannibal Hamlin spoke in complimentary
terms OF Mr.. Butocd's action in the affair re-
ferred to by Mr.. Pringle. Ar. CONN took
the floor to say that, in order that the col
ored republicans might have representation
on the ticket, Mr. Goodiellow authorized him
to withdraw his name, which he did,
and moved the suspension Of the
rules, and the nomination of Mr.. Buford by
acclsmation. This was carried with sponta-
neous enthusiasm, and, the nominee rising 70
return thanks and give assurance Of bis de-
termination TO serve faithfully, if elected, was
handsomely received and spoke ssnsibly.
Captain Perry Stewart presented for coun-
ty commissioner the incumbent, D. W. Raw.
lings. On Mr.. Pringls's motion, the rules
we're suspended, and Ar. Rawlings nominated
BY acclamation.
The nomination Of . candidate for prose-
cutting attorney having been reached, there
was long and more or lees awful pause
after the chairman had called for presentation
OF names, nobody seeming to crave the duty
Of leading OF. Finally Capt. Stewart ad-
Creased the convention in behalf of Fletcher
White, speaking OF his fine war record and
legal abilities and the duty the community
owed Of doing something for the old soldiers
There was another long "stage wait" and
several motions 10 close the nominations
p. N. Cartmell said be knew there were
several other candidates and he took
pleasure in nominating Walter L. Weaver,
Charles L. Boyle, William n. Rocket and
Guilford White, which comprehensive pre-
ssntation was received with applause. Oscar
T. Martin. Esq, secondiug the domination of
Mr.. Weaver, spoke Of the importance Of the
Office to tax payers and others and the neces-
sity OF filing it with 3 man OF experience.
He also spoke of the ability with which xr.
Weaver had filled the position. hr. Mower
spoke at some length In presenting the name
Of William N. Rocket, favoring civil ser
vice rules and rotation in Office. DR..
W. @. Bryant took up rather more
than his allotted three minutes In
proposing the name Of J. GuIltord White,
which, on behalf Of the New Carlisle Garfield
club was seconded BY J. H. Rannsls. Prot.
B. y. Prince presented the name Of Chas. L..
Boyle in an able manner, alludlng to bis
scholarly habits and attainmsnu and good
character % . citizen. William Whitley
seconded this nomination. A ballot being
taken Weaver received l2l votes, =. White
| SO, ]. g. White SO, Rocket 26, Boyle so. No