The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04

The following IS list of the del- egates, as far as could be learned, 10 the county convention today:
 MADISON TOWNSHIP. E T Gray, l. II McGuffey. Geo. B Mallory, II P DoOley, Geo Bot toms, Dr w J Matthews, Geo kir- by, Dr R II Sparkman, T E Has kins. D Davis, NJ E Martin, Prof. J W Stuart, W H MeDaniel, A c Wood, R J Williams, l. Rollwage, Jack Neal, V B lizard, H W Davis, Jas Russell, Jno Gray, T c Folbre, Tom J Fondren. H P German, Will bur Horney, J R Gurley.
 PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
 At the meeting of the demo- cratic convention held at Palestine for the purpose of electing dele- gates to the county democratic con vention to be held in Forrest City, Aug. 4th, 1888, Dr, D. H. Stayton was called to the chair. and J. Tun- stall elected secretary. The fol- lowing gentlemen were then elect. cd to serve as delegates:
 Dr D II Stayton, W NJ Partridge, James l. Harvey, R k Wood, II A Martin. ALTERSATEs, Chas Cor ham. John Higgens and Fly Young. The delegates to go uninstructed.
 wHEATLEY TOWNSHIP.
 In pursuance of an order of the county democratic executive com mlttee Of St. Francis county, con venti0n was held on July 2Sth.
 II. l.. Waldrop was called to the chair, and J. NJ. Lovcjoy made sec retary. The object of the meeting being stated, the following dele gates were chosen to meet in con- vention at Forrest City, on August 4th, to assist in nominating candi- dates Tn said convention:
 JM Lovejoy, Thos Clifton, H l. WaIdrop, John Jackson Thos Smith Alfred Diamond, Cheatam Bull, John Padget, J " Blakemore and Joe Grey.
 Moved and earned that the dele gates go unlnstructed.
 Moved and carried that the dele- gates in attendance be authorized 10 vote as proxy for any who may be absent. Also motion prevailed that the delegates be instructed to vote as a unit, the majority ruling.
 JOHNSON TOWNSHIP.
 Pursuant to call, the democrats met at Bible Union Church, on July 18th, and were called to order by w M Childress. Mir. Jordan was elected chairman and Geo. W. Seaborn secretary. The object of the meeting being stated, the fol- lowing delegates were elected to the county convention
 Messrs. Seaborn, Jordan, Chil- dress, Hurst and Odom.
 Had good turn out, and would have had moro but for indictment weather and sickness.
 Delegates were sent unlnstrueteu.
 FRANKS TOWNSHIP. The convention was called to or der by J. B. Hodges, temporary chairman, who after few prelim- mary remarks, was succeeded by A. c. Castecl, as permanent chair man. J. l.. Scott was made per manent secretary. The nomlna- ton of township officers was the first proposition. J. B. Kinton and w. w. Mcdaniel, for magistrates, and J. l.. West. for constable, were chosen without dissenting voice. J. l.. McDanicl and J. B. Hodges were elected judges of the conven- ton election. Ballots were then taken for county officers. The del egates were instructed to vote for sheriff as chosen by each candidate, each being allowed the number of delegates in proportion to the votes received by each. Delegates for candidates for other offices being instructed likewise.
 DELEGATEs-J 1 Jonqs, D Wylds, k A Haynie, J B Hodges, B F Hood, Ed Brown, Richard Grant, J E Richards, T J Davis, J B Kin ton, " c Ferguson, l G Trotter, T Vaughn, Sterling Brown, w Il Hood, J A Whittenton, John Cox, W NJ Hill, l. o McDaniel, W $ Hustess. J H Pope.
 GRIGGs TOWNSHIP.
 ". F. Duncan and G. W. Butler were nominated for magistrates, and E. l.. Taylor for constable.
 Delegates to the county conven- ton, c l. James, D Duncan and G W CuFps.