Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-04

ure Of popularity entirely his own, OF which
any man might be proud, and which Will make
his name one OF the strongest on the county
ticket. ]. A. Bell who will be named Tor
County Treasurer, has served faithfully as
Chief Clerk in that Office and vel! deserves
promotion at the hands of the Republicans OF
Allegheny county. Recognition OF IaitnIui
public service is true civil service reform"
WENT RIGHT STRAIGHT THROUGH.
Convention No. 8. in the Bijou Theater,
unanimously nominated George nj. Won Bonn
horst for Recorder, and renomlnated Samuel
P. Conner for Register. Both candidates made
speeches.
Convention No. 4, in Old City Hall. nomi-
mated Robert f. Mercer, incumbent, and
James q. Weir for County Commissioners. and
John c. Haymaker to succeed hlmsel1 as AS
sistant District Attorney.
The delegates to each convention were aIter-
ward dined by the nominees.
Mr.. George Won Bonnhorst, who is the NOM
inee for Recorder, is one OF the best known
men connected with Allegheny county politics,
and also one of the most popular. While ne
has never held public office, up to the present
time, he has been an active participant in the
for over Is years He has held various positions
of responsibility in the County Committee for
nearly the whole period stated, and is known as
an indefatigable worker 1t was ,o dnring his
county returned the largest Republican major
ity in its history namely. 70, 400 for Harrison.
Mr., Won Bonnhorst was the recipient of inter-
minable congratulations yesterday from his
friends. who are all glad of his uncontested
nomination for Recorder. Good portraits of
Mr.. Won Bonnhorst have SO frequently ap-
peared in these columns that his features are
familiar to all readers.
THE CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF.
William H. McCleary. the Republican nomi-
nee for Sheriff, Familiarity called "BiIly' Nc
C1eary, is probably as well known in politics as
-, ~ 3 L r. t.
20 years ago since Mr.. McClea ary made his de-
but in the County Commissioners Office as
clerk. In 1872 he was elected to the position OF
Clerk of Courts, and he had the highest vote OF
the ballot for Hartranft. who. was
running for Governor He served In TINS
capacity until 1879. He was postmaster OF the
city under Arthur, and made most excellent
official. When Cleveland was elected ne re,
signed and became Mayors Clerk. He resigned
this position June l. Mr.. McCleary is gen.
eral favorite, always kind, considerate and
courteous. In whatsoever position ne mas oeen
placed he has always been popular.
CoMPLIMENTED ONCE MORE.
Samuel P. Conner. nominated for the second
time for Register of Wills and Clerk of the
Orphans Court, is Southside man, but there
Is not more popular one in the city in politics.
He served one term as Register, and it is said
of him that he was never reversed in any of
his:rulings by the Orphans Court Every day
Mr.. Conner has knotty problems to solve in the
probate of wills and in conducting the general
business of his office, and his record for three
years proves he has been most capable official.
He is a genial man. and well liked by every
body. On the Southside he is recognized as one
of the leading citizens of that part OF the city.
For nine years he was Chief Clerk in the Regis
ter's office. when he was elected to the position.
itself. He was in Common Councils for eight
years, and during that time was Chairman of
the Street Committee. He made very efficient
and honest Councilman.
James A. Grier, the nominee for County Con-
troller is both young in years and politics. For
a time he was one of the clerks in the Con-
troller's office, and afterward served in SINH
lar capacity in the County Treasurer's office.
He has had plenty Of experience, and under
stands the business of the Controllers office
thoroughly. Mr.. Grier is brother of Samuel
q. Grier, Delinquent Tax Collector of Allie
gheny.