The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1890-10-02
ALLIANCE COUNTY CONVENTION

The convention organized by the
election of James Arnold as chairman,
aud John Nc Phee, secretary. The
customary committee of credentials
was first appointed, consisting of NJ.
L. McGee, T. J. Sloan, Thos. Barber,
T. L. Gilbert and William Steele. The
committee reported the following del
egates entitled to seats:
Delhi-J. A. Tiffany, A c. Fisk Hobt
Steele, David Sayles, John Anderson, VIM
Steele.
Hnnner-A. A Wilson. Fred Homer.
Gales-J. j. johnson, Eric Wilson. Chas.
Croft. T l.. Gilbert.
Granite Rock-Pcter Nancy, Jacob Ncucn-
berg, R>bt. Schonbcrgcr.
Lamberton John Stanley, NJ L. McGee,
Geo. Lauer.
North Hero-H. II Leavitt, Richard WEIGH.
Jas. Virgins. S. A. Virgins, A. Swotfer
Redwood Falls TOwn-Howard Griffcn, a.
d. Stewart, L. F. Charter, Robt. Stewart.
Sheridan It. ]. Sloan, A. Leonard, John
Gales, VIM. X. Gowdy. VIM. French.
Sundowu-Martin Bredvold. P. o. Callaghan
jacob Lorenz, Ole c. Oleson.
Springlale-F. Ensign. A. Freeman, VIM
Field, ]. Steves J. P. Town.
VeSta-Jamcs Arnold, Jas. Durtnal, T. D.
Barber.
Vail-B. F. Fixen, c. A. Jackson, James
Longbottom.
Murphy.
,lra Z Muff
Jennings, Leo Aftermath.
Upon the question raised as to alb
sent delegates, upon motion the dele
gates present were instructed to cast
the full vote of their towns, wherever
caucuses were held. The report of
the committee was then accepted.
The temporary organization was,
upon motion, made permanent, and
the convention proceeded to the bust
ness of making nominations, after the
appointment of Andrew Stewart, jr.,
and John Longbottom as tellers;
Andrew Stewart offered the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That we re affirm our 10y
atty to the declarations Of principles as
drafted at our last county convention,
aud to ottr candidate whom we nomi-
mated and pledged to support.
NJ. L. MCGEE, of Lamberton, asked
that the declaration referred to be
read, which request was complied with
by the chair.
Jas. Robinson was placed IN noml-
nation for county auditor. William
Steele moved that no nomination be
made for that office, which brought
Andrew Stewart to his feet, with a
declaration that the convention had
come here to nominate ticket in sup
port of Mr.. BARRIERS candidacy, and
that Mr.. Anderson was too honorable
a man to sacrifice Mr.. Turrell. A show
Of hands was had upon the motion of
Mr.. Steele, which showed that it was
lost by decided majority.
Mr.. Steele then moved that the NOM
nation of Mr.. Robinson be by accla
nation, which motion prevailed.
Mr.. M. L. MCGEE moved that speak
ers be limited to five minutes, which
was agreed to.
Al. Swoffer, of Walnut Grove, was
nominated for county treasurer by &C
elamation.
For Register of Deeds H. F. Clipfell
had no opposition, and was nominated
by reclamation,
For sheriff also, Martin Breedvold
was nominated without opposition, and
NJ. NJ. Madigan was declared the NOM
inee for county attorney, by acclama-
ton.
For superintendent of schools, S. j.
Race and Martin Kranz were placed
in nomination, and a lively tilt between
Andrew Stewart and T. J. Sloan and
B. F. Fixen as to the respective can
didates ensued. A ballot was called
for, and was announced by the tellers-
M. Kranz, "a; S. j. Race, 81.
On motion, Jas. Longbottom, ST.,
was elected judge of probate, by &C
clamation.
The name of j. P. Jones having
been mentioned for surveyor, that
gentleman, who happened to be pres
ent, declared that he WAS not practi-
cal surveyor, and did not wish the
nomination. Martin Hoist, of Lam
berton, received the nomination by &C.
clamation.
DR.. Gibson was nominated for cor
oner by reclamation.
For county commissioners, the con-
vention decided to make no nominal
ton in the Redwood Falls district,
and the delegates from the LANDER
ton district were directed to choose
their candidate. Frank Schandera was
nominated.
The chair reported that the commit
tee appointed at the July convention
to confer with the Brown county ALI
ance in regard to the nomination of
candidate for senator, had had some
correspondence, and that Mr.. March
man, the county lecturer of Brown
county, was present. The latter gen
i IL
county each sub alliance had appoint
ed one member as senatorial dele
gate, and that their county alliance
would meet next Saturday to take
further action jointly with Redwood
alliances: On motion of Mr.. MCGEE,
the committee appointed at the July
convention were empowered to act as
the senatorial delegates from this
county.