Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-06

Granite Hall was filled with earne., ~,
enthusiastic republicans last even;nn -,
.ose'her Tor the purpose of nominating a .. +,
oioate Tor mayor to be voted for in N,
coming municipal election. Seldom ba, A.
large political gathering for the nom;n,.
ZION OF q candidate for municipal Office
oeen heid in the city and the most perfec,
harmony and good feeling prevailed.
At'.3O O'Clock Mr.. Howard Owen. cb,;,-
'nan OF the city committee. took the platform
and called the caucus to order.
mr.. Z. E. Davis was made chairman and
mr.. Chas. 5. Hichborn, secretary.
The chairman announced that tho hrs;,
In order would be TO select a candidate for
mayor.
"A committee to receive, sort and count
votes, one from each ward, was chosen 90
FOLLOWS: VIM. H. Libby, H. E. Smith. A.
Z. otl'' W. E. Percival. J, H. Chandler. J.
H. Wall and A. D. Townsend.
Inc committee having attended to the;,
duty they reported that POS vote. had heen
cast all of which were for George E.. Ma.
comber, and he was declared the nominee of
the convention for mayor. The result was
received with cheers.
mere were repeated calls for the candi.
DATE and he not being present in the hall,
Messrs. Howard Chandler and John E, Fos-
sett we're appointed to convey to Mr.. Ma
comber the intelligence of his nomination
and inform him that he was wanted in the
hail.
During their absence there was a pressing
demand Tor Howard Owen and in response
he proceeded to the platform and made one
OF his charactistic speeches. He referred in
the highest term to Mr. Macomber. He had
know him as q boy, and watched him as no
grew older, advancing steadily forward, q
sober, industrious, straightforward young
man, regarding him as a candidate whom the
republicans of Augusta might we'll be proud
OF. Mr.. Owen was glad to see so good a
caucus and congratulated his fellow rerub-
llcans on the successes in Portland, Bath and
other cities and towns.
There was VIGOROUS call for Mayor Geo.
+. Weeks who arose amid applause. He
SAID that he should be pleased to support Mr..
Macomber as his successor, knowing him to
be an honest, square man. He did not think
the republicans of the city would be ashamed
OF the record of the city government for the
past year. While less money was raised than
the year before. the per capita tax had been
lower, and there was now as much money in
the treasury as at the commencement of the
year. Mayor Weeks thanked the republicans
of Augusta for their support
At the close of Mayor Weeks remarks Mr..
Macomber came into the hall, escorted by the
committee, and was enthusiastically received
by the caucus. After the applause had sub
sided he arose and made brief but happy
speech. Mr.. Macomber said:
Mr. Chairman and FELLOW Republicans:
You do not expect me to make any speech,
for that is one of the things | have never yet
attempted. but | should be ungrateful if |
failed to thank you most sincerely and earnest
ly for the very kindly feeling which has
prompted this gratifying and unanimous NOM
nation. As many of you are aware this
comes to me without solicitation on my part,
and can i'll afford to spare the time neces-
sary to perform the duties of this place. and
only for the reason that felt that in some
small degree my nomination might harmonic
the different elements in our party, have
consented to the use of my name here to-
night. If favored by an election on Monday
nay / shoH IN nm vol
Again thank you for the compliment you
have done me.
At the close of Mr.. Macomber's remarks
there was renewed applause.
Adjourned.
Hon. Geo. E. Maeomber, the candidate of
Augusta, and has always resided in the city.
He received his education in the common
schools, and 16 years ago entered the post
office, where he held position for six years.
Leaving the employ of the government he
entered into the insurance business 10 years
ago, purchasing CargilPs agency, continuing
in this business up to the present time, and
by his integrity and fair dealing winning the
confidence of his fellow citizens, as we'll as
marked ability as business man.
In 1888 he served as member of the board
of aldermen. Mr. Macomber is 80 years of
age, and is one of the youngest men who was
ever candidate for the Office of mayor in
Augusta. This is fitting recognition of the
Younger element in the party. Mr. Macom-
her is a strong candidate and will receive the
undivided and hearty support of Augusta
republicans.