The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-09-23
Democtatic CountyConvention

The convention was called to Orde
by Capt. /. F. Wilcox, and organized
by choosing c. II. Goldman temporal.
chairman, and o, S. Rockwell tempo
rary secretary.
On motion, the following commit
tees were chosen:
On Credentiais-George Brockett
II. w. Phelps, and 5. l.. Hart.
On permanent organiZatiOn-D. G
Goldman, l. f. Wilcox and J. H. Dus
sci.
On resolutions-Daniel Bogue, o
+. Hickox, VIM. Moore. A. A. Bar
Der and o. s. Rockwell.
On motion, the convention adjourn
ed to l:30 p. m.
At 1:30 p. III. the convention assem-
bled pursuant to adjournment.
Committee on credentials reported
that the townships were nearly al
represented by full delegations.
Committee on permanent Orgauizs
tion reported, for President, o. s
Rockwell, Kent; Vice President, I Geo
Brockett, Randolph, aud M. o. Mar.
tin, Sutfield; Secretary, Chas. Bogue
Rootstown; Asst Sec, M. w. Phelps
| RaVenna.
Committee on rules and order oi
business recommended that the nom
inatiOn of candidates should be in the
following order: Auditor, Prosecu.
! ting Attorney, Sheriff, Commissioner,
Infirmary Director, Coroner.
Call of townships for members OF
township committee.
Each township present shall be en-
titled to cast the whole vote for that
township.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported the following:
ResOlUed by the Democracy of PORTAGE
County, in convention assembled, That We
reaf1irm and readopt the platform
adopted by the Democracy of Ohio,
and pledge our hearty support to the
State Democratic ticket and the ticket
this day nominated
Resolved, That in the recent sad
and sudden death of VIM. B. Thomas,
the Democracy of Portage county
have lost a faithful champion, the lie
gal profession a brilliant member, and
the people at large a worthy citizen.
That we extend to his bereaved fam
lily our hearty sympathy in their af-
Fiction, and assure them that his vir-
tues are enshrined in our memory.
The report of the cOmmistee was
unanimously adopted, and the press
of the county requested to publish the
same.
The presentation of candidates be-
ing now in order, g. II. Goldman pre-
sented, in short, we'll timed speech,
the name of Ezra Fowler, of Kent,
for Auditor. This nomination was
seconded by c. B. Newton, of Kent,
eulogizing Mr.. Fowler's various quail.
ifications for the place. There being
no other nomination, Mr.. Fowler was
declared the candidate by acclamation
Prosecuting Attorney being next in
order, Mr.. Newton, in behalf of sol.
id Franklin delegation, presented the
name of L. H. Phelps, of Ravenna.
This nomination was seconded from
various parts of the convention, after
short pause, and no other candidate
being announced, the rules were sus.
pended, and Mr.. Phelps was nomina-
ted by acclamation. In response to
repeated calls, Mr.. Phelps came for
ward and in neat speech thanked
convention for their unanimous com
pliment, congratulating them upon
the bright prospects of the Democratic
party, State or National.
For Sheriff, ID. G. Goldman nomi
mated Henry Brockett, of Randolph.
That gentleman, however, declined
the honor. and the name of Mr.. Jas.
B. Colt, of Mantua, was presented by
Allen A. Barber. No other name be.
ing announced, Mr.. Colt was nomina.
ted by reclamation.
For Commissioner, Hon. S D. Nor
ton presented the name of Sylvanus
L Hart, of Freedom, who received
the Unanimous vote of the convention.
For Intirmary Director, John H.
Dussel announced the name of Martin
BoszOr. of Brmtield; Mr.. Goldman
presented the name of John Rial, of
Ravenna. The name of Henry Davis,
of Freedom, was also announced. Mr.
Davis and Mr. Rial having withdrawn,
Mr.. Boszor was nominated by ACCLAIM
alton.
For Coroner. E. S. Hutchinson pre-
sented the name Of DIR. Guy Warren,
of Garrettsville; Daniel Bogue an.
nounced the name of DR.. A. NJ. Pow
ers, of RoOtstOwn. Mr.. Goldman
moved, that in order to facilitate mat
ters, the nomination be made by a ris-
ing vote. This brought up an argu.
ment, Mr.. Bogue contending for an
old fashioned Democratic ballot. After
several speeches on parliamentary law
which was discussed by John Dussel,
Esquire Norton, G. B. Newton, Mr..
Goldman and others, the original mo.
ton was withdrawn and ballot or
dered, which resulted in the choosing
of DIR. Powers by a majority of eleven,
the vote standing SO to Al. "Uncle
Dam" F" smiled Democratic "smile,"
and felt vindicated. AS to these can
didates, the universal expression was,
" How happy 1 could be with either,
We're t'other dear ohsrmer away"
Reporting the Central Committee
was next in order, few townships
only responding. Franklin reported
d. M. Marshall, Freedom reported
Chas. Ayliff, Ravenna named NJ. w.
Phelps, RoOtstOwn, A. M. Powers
Aurora, o. b Russell Suffield, G. G.
Carl; Windham, Clarence Patterson.
So many of the townships failing to
report, on motion it was decided to
continue the present Executive Com
mittee until the different townships
reported their committeeman, who
would then meet and choose a new
committee. In the meantime, the old
central committee, with the exception
of the new names reported, should act