Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-29
AT GLENN'S FERRY.
A Rousiug Republican Meeting Largely
Attended by Ladies'.

Attended by Ladies'.
The grandest political demonstra.
ton ever held in Glenn's Ferry came
off on the night of October "a. In
spite of the severity of the weather
and the half finished condition of the
hall in which the meeting was held,
there was large and enthusiastic at
tendance. The ladies', bless them!
turned out IN full force and graced
the meeting by their presence and
the interest shown by them would
declare that the bellies OF Glenn's
Ferry and the matrons, too, are anx-
ious to see the Republican ticket from
Harrison to constable crowned with
the laurols of victory on the 9Th Of
November.
c. J. Atkins, the precinct member,
called the meeting to order and an
nounced the business for which it was
assembled. G. G. Glenn then pro,
posed A. NJ. Sinnott for chairman,
who was elected by reclamation. The
little Judge made a brief address
thanking the audience for the honor
shown him, and commenting on the
mission of the Republican party and
the detrimental policy toward our
national prosperity which the present
administration is pursuing. He then
introduced Hon. Vic. Bierbower, tan
eloquent orator at the bar, a gallant
knight among the ladies, jolly good
fellow among the boys, and a wag in
society,"" Amid rousing cheers, to-
gether with waving of handkerchief
and bright smiles from the ladies,
Vic. arose and delivered all eloquent
Grafton on the Republican ticket Of
Idaho Territory aud of Alturas county
The mention OF each candidate
brought forth burst Of applause and
when the name of c. G. Glenn foI
Commissioner was mentioned the ap
plause was long, loud and tremend
Gus. All good things must come te
an end sooner or later, and Vic.
mastery gem of orato,y in half al
hour came to a close amid thunder
ing applause.
The chair then introduced W. Y
Perkins, Of Soldier, who ably dis
coursed the merits of the Republican
party aud What that party has done
for Our Territory. "1hrough the un
firing energy and indefutigable yea
Of our Republican Delegate, Fred
Dubois, the att.mpt to rolandize GU
Territory ard A!ot her out of the maj
of the U;:i.e;l States was frustrated
and Tie sun still shines on free Idaho
Mr.. Perkins retired amid loud an>
prolonged cheering.
Hon. Ike Garrett, who divides viii
Judge Waters the reputation aman!
the ladies of being the best looking
candidate on both tickets, was Intro
duced and made few remarks brin
, full of humor, and right to the point
Hon. J. S. Waters, Ike Garrett
rival among the ladies as the best
looking candidate, was then intro
y, duced and delivered a most interest
! ing and amusing address, i'll T. name
! that only the Judge can do.
!! Miss Matte Glenn, the accom-
, pl;shed daughter Of our next Commls
D siouer, presided at the organ, and q
= the close of Judge Waters's speech
y favored the audience with "Marchin
Il Through Georgia" singing the son
d in accompaniment with the music, an
i the entire assemblage joining in tt
d chorus. The meeting then adjourne
:, with three cheers for Harrison, Mo
$ ton and Dubois, three for our coun
y ticket, and three for the Chairman!
II The seats in the hall were then S
= aside, the oilers began to rosin the
l. bows, and in no time at all the gala
"a knights and ladies were tripping Il
d light fantastic. Vic. Bierbower al
n Perkins, although both men Of hea'
g weight, showed the mselves very lisl
$, footed, as they tripped gaily wi
n their fair partners to the merry mus
- Judge Waters and Ike Garrett had
It good time, too, and were the recil
ents of many admiring glances fro
i, tho charming Girls of Glenn's Ferr