The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-10-09
Democratic County Convention

"A. A. BARBER, Secretary.
Democratic County Convention.
In pursuance of the call made by the Com
mittee, the Democrats of Portage County met
in convention at the Town Hall last Saturday TO
nominate their county ticket. The attendance
was very large, and at II o'clock a. M the as
semblage was called to order by C. H. Goodman,
Esq, who made brief statement of the pur-
pose OF the meeting; after which, Dan'l Bogue
OF Rootstown, was elected temporary chairman
and M. G. Norton, of Kent, Secretary
The chair appointed R. N. Avery, L. W. Pike
and George Wisman, committee on credentials.
On motion of Mr.. Goldman, committee, of
hve members, on rules, regulations and perma-
nent organization was appointed by the chair.
The committee was composed of C. H. Cool
man, Ebert Wait. C. B. Newton, J. T. Will
liams, and George T, Barclay.
On motion of c. B, Newton, the chair ap-
pointed committee of five on resolutions the
following gentlemen being designated: {. b.
Newton. Geo. F. Douthitt, c. H. Goodman, C.
D. Bogue. and Darwin Smith. The convention
then adjourned to I:3o p. m.
On reconvening, every seat in the hall was
filled. and the work of the day resumed
SThe Committee on Permanent Organization re-
ported, for Permanent Chairman. Hon. William
Heisley; Vice Preside-ta. Geo w. Rarclay. of
Edinburgh. Thornton Douthitt Of AtW .ter. and
DIR. a. II. Tidball. of uaris.tsv1iIe; oecretaries.
M. t. Norton, Of Kent and E. 7. Lacey, Of Ra-
VIENNA.
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nearly all the townships were represented, and
that there were no contests.
Hon. VIM. Hesley was then called to the
front, amid hearty and prolonged cheering, and
on taking the chair, addressed the convention in
rousing speech, replete with sound Democrat
ic doctrine, and masterful review of the issues
involved in the present campaign. The enthu-
sastic applause and words of appreciation ac-
corded him by his hearers, evidenced their ap-
probation of his fine abilities and splendid treat
ment of his subjects.
The committee on resolutions, through its
chairman. then submitted the following report,
which was unanimously adopted amid great
enthusiasm:
RERoLvED. 1st. That the Portage County Dem
fealty to every to every Democratic doctrine and
endorse without qualification the platform adopt
ed by the Democratic State Convention at Dayton
End. That we recognize the vast difference be-
tween the Administrations of Presidents Grover
Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. The former
in the sole interest of the public welfare. the lat
ter for the advancement of the individual mem
bers of the family of the Chief, Executive, and
incidentally for the Republican party. and that
we shall not cease to labor for return of an hon
est and fearless administration of National af
fair, and one that is governed by Democratic
principles.
3rd. That we condemn the idea of third con
secutive term for any chief executive. Nationa
or State: as subversive of Republican govern.
ment. and demand the defeat of Joseph b. For
aker as the representative of political greed ant
personal ambition.
4th. That we cordially endorse and pledge oul
support to the State ticket. nominated at th,
Democratic State Convention, particularly tina
gallant political fighter and courteous gentleman
James E. Campbell, who has just begun his ag.
gressive war against Republican mismanagemen
and corruption in this State.
5th. That we congratulate the Democracy o
this county upon the evident harmony existing
in our ranks. and pledge ourselves to give to tn,
nominees of this Convention our hearty anG
united support.
The chair then called fr nominations fol
Representative, ond C. B. Newton, Esq, in {
very appropriate speech presented the name o
Ravennas distinguished citizen. Hon. D. c
Goodman. Clinton Young, of HI.Arn. followed
with the name of ]. b. Harrison. of Windham
whereupon the name of Mr.. Goodman was with
drawn, and Mr.. Harrison nominated by rising
vote.
George w. Bard of Brimheld, was then nom
mated for County Auditor by acclamation.
This was followed by the choice of Fredercl
Foote, of Kent, TOR Treasurer, he being the on
1y candidate.
The call for nominations for Prosecutor wa
then made. H. L. Searl presented the name @
l.. H. Phelps. Esq, of Ravenna. George w
Freeman followed with the name Of George
Douthitt, of this city. M. Cahll, Of Suffield
then arose. and in a speech that reviewed tn
weak record Of the present incumbent, name'
C. B. Newton, Esq, of Kent, for that office
Mr.. Douthitt thereupon withdrew his name, a
cid also Mr.. Newton. l. T. Stddall, Esq., the
addressed the convention, and urged Mr.. New
ton to accept the nomination. Mr.. Phelps the
arose and withdrew his name, and seconded tn
nomination of Mr.. Newton. That gentleman
however, still refused to accept, and in view
the situation. Mr.. Phelps arose and presentt
the name of Hon. VIM. Heisley. A tremer
dous shout of approval went up from ever
Democrat in the house, and in spite of the cal
nest protests Of that gentleman and his repeate
refusals to allow his name to be used, he wa
nominated by the united acclaim of every dele
gate there, who arose, to man, and demande
that he serve his party. Mr.. Heisley was to
good a Democrat to shrink from his manife
duty, and the citizens of Portage county wi
thus have an opportunity of endorsing one
the ablest and best men for the Office of Pros,
cutor ever presented for their approval.
Frank Squire, of Hiram, was then nominate
for County Commissioner. and. ]. T. William
of Brimheld, for Infrmary Director. by accl;
nation.
The name of each township was then calle,
and the following responses made for townshi
committeeman:
Atwater. W. T. McConney. William Myerl
Aurora R. N. Avery; Brimfeld. E D. Brobs
Gharlestown. H C. Hatfield Edinburgh, Eva
Hughes; Franklin. D. M. Marshall: Freedom
Charles Ayliff; Garrettsville. F. L. Tidball. F. ,
Holden; Mantua, G.. W. Allen; Nelson, L.
Bancraft; Randolph. NJ. o. Austin Ravenna,
D. Knapp. c. E. Twitt I. I'll. Phelps. j. P. Herle
II. J, Beery; Rootstown, w. V. Winker; Sh'
lsrsyille. Frank M. Barber; Streetsboro. E.
Wait; Smiled. c. C. Corl. Windham. F. D. Wad
worth. Hiram. Paris. Palmyra and Deerfel
made no response.
The Convention thereupon adjourned.