Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

Mr.. smith was declared the nominee Of
the convention for the office Of county
attorney, and accepted the honor ia few
well chosen words.
SUPERINTENDENT Or ssuaDis.
Following are the names and result oI
ballot for the office Of superintendent Of
schools:
Thomas j. Learl l.............................
Miss W. \. Shipniam..
Edward !
Miss Lizzie Hen,ia s
Second ballot
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Mr.. Leard receiving n majority Of all the
votes east was declared the nonin.. of the
convention.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
l.. W. Eldrid.c. Of Cottonwood, was
chosen by acclamation for the above office.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE.
;. W I2rllhg...................
X. won Tobel
Eugene Snith moved that the informal
ballot he made the formal ballot. Carried.
Mr.. Darling was declared the choice of the
convention for public administrator.
CORONER.
Dr. \. W. Sifton
Dr. W. i. Hanson
Second ballot
s'oh
hanson
! Dr. Sifton was declared the nominee Of
the convention.
! On motion II committee Of three was
appointed by the chair composed of :. :.
lIobson, Thomas J. Leard and 4. W. Tav-
ener. to present three names Tor county
committee. j. l.. Clegg moved that the
membership be enlarged to five. Carried.
The committee reported the names of the
following gentlemen: Hon. James Fergus,
y. NJ. Erickson, Az J. stephens, Marshall
jackson and Frank T.. Smith.
/ The following delegates were appointed by
the chair. with consent of convention, Ia
attend the Republican Territorial Conven-
tion-W. r. Mcfarland, John NJ. Nroonian
and T. Wilcox.
! TN motion the county committee war
empowered to fill vacancy should any ol
the above delegates l,e unable to attend.
1 On motion of Mr.. Brassey "a test of the
sentiment Of the convention was called iol
on delegate To congress. \ few moment =
discussion among the members found al
/ at sea as to choice and on motion an cx
preston Of the convention was voted dow,
and the delegates left free toact for the hes,
interests Of the party.
TN motion the thanks Of the convention
was extended the chairma for the able and
I impartial manner in which he discharged
the duties Of his Office. The chairman
thanked the convention in II few appropri
ate remarks.
Convention adjourned sine die.
THE NOMINEES.
John Beck. the candidate for sheriff. ha,
been pos. master at Maiden for the pas,
four years. lie is known by reputation
throughout the entire county. The best
evidence of II mans worth is his standin,
in his own community. Mr.. Beck enjoy,
the confidence and esteem oi all who know
him. \ stronger man could not have beer
found in the Republican ranks ri Furgu'
county IIe VIII carry hir lhH IGiT'. Nb'
IL he does not do more.
W. +. Mcfarland. the candidate for. clrrI
and recorder, has an extensive acIuaint
ance throughout the county and is wei
qualified to perform the duties Of the office
Ne is n wholc-souIed. generous fellow. ana
has u host oi friends who will labor to 80
cure him the office.
Daniel Mcagher. the candidate for thu
office of probate judge, is n resi'len, of Lew
istown. wher. he has resided for the past
four years. Most of his time has been ein
poyed in teaching. MIR. NJ. is u capabl,
gentleman. aud would mo doubt perform
the duties OF the office To the satisfaction
oI the public.
Frank T.. Wright. the unanimou, choic,
oi the convention ior the office of oftreas'irer
i- u merchant at Utica. Although young
man. he has the reputation of being good
iinancier, clever and agreeable IN manner
and honorable in all his dealings. TIL,
best evidence of his strength il the fari
that he hai no competitor before the con
vrniipn.
T.. l.. thauil"r, caufiraate for commits
sion,r, j. wri'-.no"u ~onl-gr""rr, an,
resident of perr cr..vh \. chairman ri 'h.
Republican convention. h. won man,