The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-08-03
The Clifton Picnic.

Clifton, Mo-, July 29.-[Special. The
democratic barbecue and picnic al this
place to-day was a grand success IN every
respect. About 1000 persons were present
upon the ground, including large num-
Der OF candidates, Sedslia being well repre-
sented In both classes to say nothing OF
the sight-seers; pleasure hunters and
political pupils.
The speaking was done by James E.
HAZEL, of MOniteau county, candidate
for state senator from the Fourteenth dis
trict. o. +. Arnold, candidate for the
state legislature and James johnson, of
Cooper, aspirant for senatorial honOrs.
Mr.. Hazel spoke 6Ist and received many
plaudits for his numerous hits. He was
followed by his opponent Mr.. Johnson, of
BOOnyille, who was equally felicitous and
quite as persistent in his pleadings for the
suffrsges Of the dear people
Mr.. Arnold made the closing
speech 8 and it is only fair OF
say he was not whit behind his prede-
cessors in convincing the people that he
was the very man they wanted for the po-
sitiOn he aspired to.
The dinner was one of the greatest events
of the occasion, and to say it was duly ap-
preciated and heartily partaken OF by the
hungry crowd, is to put it very mildly in
deed.
The BAZOo Bohemian had the good fort
une to take his feast at the table presided
over by Miss King, of Clifton, and Miss
Mcpherson, OF Sedalia, and he is willing to
make oath il was the best dinner he ever eat
and feels no hesitancy in saying he is GER
tain this assertion will be verified by
Aessrs. Lamm, Shaw, Mckinley, Mitchum
and ex-Marshal Barnett, of Sedalia, all of
whom had the felicity of sharing at the
same table from the same fair hands.
Among other prominent candidates was
Col. Hutchinson, of Boonville, who is
seeking the position of prosecuting attor-
ney OF Cooper county.
NOTES.
s. W. Roberts, of Pleasant Green, en-
joyed the picnic.
-Landmann was quiet but active
worker. He left his mark.
Sickness deprived Jas. Johnston of
making any lengthy speech.
If you ask Vic Shaw he will tell YOU
something about Lamm-beef.
John Conner was at home and seemed
to be a favorite with his old friends.
The dancing floor seemed to be the
great attraction for the young folks.
j. E. Potter's general merchandise and
drug tore was crowded with customers.
e. B. Bunce, county clerk, of Boom
vile, was on the grounds doing good work.
From the number of beautiful ladies
present, Cooper county can justly be very
proud.
Jas. E. HAZEL seemed confident of sue
cess. His appeal to the ladies was a de-
cided hit.
Louis Gebhart and Mr.. McCarty as
courteous and hospitable gentlemen can
not be excelled.
Tom c. Cranmer, of Otterville, ex-rep-
preventative, no candidate for sheriff,
seemed to be popular man.
%. F. Arnold made some strong points
in his remarks which were explanatory of
his past work in the Thirty Third legisia-
ture.
John Mckinley and Tom Mitchu m
done good work in the early part of the
day, then devoted the balance Of their time
to the fair sex.
Politics and love-making was about
even, if anything love seemed to be in the
lead, and the boys couldn't help it. 80 very
many charming girls, you know. If 9th
towns can equal Clifton for fine dinners