Fergus County argus., 1888-09-13
HARMONY AND ENrHUsIAsM PREVAIL.
TICKET.


PROCEEDINGS.
The Republican convention for Fergus
county met last Saturday in .Iensen's hall.
Before the hour for meeting arrived groups
of men could be seen on the streets quietly
but earnestly presenting the claims of their
favorites for heapproachingc contest. The
struggle. however, was narrowed down to
the offices Of sheriff. assessor and county
commissioner. At 10 O'Clock the crowd
began to move toward the hall. and in a
short time the room was comfortably
filled with delegates, alternates and spec
tators. n NJ. Erickson, chairman of the
county committee. called the meeting to
order stated its object, and awaited the
pleasure of the convention.
On motion Of Daniel Brereton Hon. Jas.
Fergus Of Armells WAS named for presiding
officer. There being no other nominat ions
Mr.. Fergus was made the unanimous choice
Waite Of Utica was chosen secretary. On
taking the chair Mr.. Fergus extended his
thanks for the honor conferred
On motion the following gentlemen were
chosen committee on credentials: Hugh
Green. Daniel Brereton, George Reeder, Wal
ter Smith and J. NJ. Burleigh.
On order of business. NJ Croft, T. &.
Gray and e. w. Tavener.
On resolutions. NJ. Croft, Fred Warren
and A. X. Frame.
On motion of J. NJ. Croft the con- venton
adjourned to p. m. in order to give the
above committees time to report.
Convention was called to order promptly
at o'clock. Temporary officers were
made permanent, and the report of the
committee on credentials was read and
adopted.
Out Of 3s delegates entitled to seats in
the convention. % responded to the roll
call, as follows:
Andersonville--Walt smith.
Armells-Hon. James Fergus.
Cottonwood-John Leland, Lyle smith.
Deerfield-Thomas Garlick.
Forest Alphonso Jackman.
Grass Range-T. G. Gray.
Lewistown-PeterAnd nderson, Dan MEL Brere-
ton. William Mediger, Samuel Phillips. DIR.
Hanson. &. NJ. Rogers and George Reeder.
COMMUNICATIONS 'oNahs
and A. X. Frame.
Moccasin-George Eastman.
Philbrook-.I. NJ. Burleigh and W. S.Cor
win.
Stuart-Hugh Green.
Trout Creek. W. Tavener.
Ubet-C. l.. Hassett, &. II. Perrine.
Utica-John ID. Waite aud Fred Il. War
ren.
Wolf Creek. NJ. Croft.
On motion of Mr.. Brereton the report Of
the committee on order of business was
changed so as to place the legislative ticket
first in order.
The committee on resolutions reported
as follows: We respectfully submit the fol-
lowing resolution for the consideration of
this convention:
Resolved, That we. the Republicans OF
Fergus county, Montana. in convention as
sembed do most emphaticaIly and ear
nestly condemn the present administration
| of Grover Cleveland and the Democratic
party. in that its policy is inimical to the
| hest interests of the country at large and
! our territory in particular. as indicated in
its support of the Mills tariff bill.
Resolved, That we most heartily endorse
the nominees and platform of the Republ
can party. as presented by the' 'hicago con
vention.
BE il further resolved, That we pledge
ourselves to heartily support the candi-
dates nominated by this convention.
On motion the above resolutions were
una nanimously adopted.
Upon the selection of Daniel Brereton
and J. NJ. Burieirh as tellers nominations
were in order.
Mr.. Brereton presented the name of John
u. Matte, of Utica. Tor representative.
There being no other candidate. Mr.. Waite
Was made the unanimous choice of the con
vention.
For councilman Hugh Green placed Frank
X. Stoddard, of Fort Maginnis, in nomina-
tion. There being no opposition, his nom
nation WAS made unanimous.
For the offices Of probate judge and clerk
and recorder u. A. Meagher and W. II.