Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Communicated
GOURLEY THE MAN
WANTED BY THE BUSINESS MEN.
They Say His Private and Public Record
is Above ReDrOacb, and He Will
be the Next Mayor.

Robert Pitcairn, Superintendent P. r. 4.
81 have taken particular pains in watching
Mr.. Gourley's career as a public otlcer ior
a number of years past. The Councils OF
our city never had q better presiding oficer,
and every action of his has been above the
least suspicion. With his Office experience
and his high moral character, certainly no
better person could have been selected TO
represent the Republican party in this con-
test. His election, in my judgment, is an
almost foregone conclusion. My vote and
| influence will be used in his behalf.
C. II. Dietrich, shoe merchant: 81 have
talked to a great number of people about
the Mayoralty contest, feeling as l do an
interest in Mr.. Gourley, who taught school
in the ward in which I formerly lived. L
find no dissensions in the party, and feel as
sured he will be elected by a handsome
majority"
Henry Meyer, President German Amerl-
can Insurance Company: 81 have known
Mr.. Gourley intimately, both socially and
in business wav, for many years, and can
certify that he is clean-cut business man
| end his record is above reproach."
| Mr.. Samuel Severance: 81 am satisfied
that Mr.. Gourley will make one of the best
Mayors that Pittsburg has had for some
time. I think that business man is better
suited to occupy that position, and Mr..
Gourley is every inch business man. He
is very correct in his ways. When do not
deem man good one, will say nothing
about him, and my Endorsement of Mr..
Gourley is all the frmer. From the date
that the city charter went into effect, we
| have needed a man of good address for
Mayor, one who will do honor to the city's
visitors. This qualification is one of the
many by which Mr.. Gourley can uphold,the
| dignity of the city"
Mr.. E. F. Earl, of Johnsons, Eagye &
Earl: ''There is no doubt of Mr.. Gourley's
capability, and that he will make a frst-class
Mayor is unquestioned. He is thoroughly
competent and is strictly honest, two quail
ties that should install him at once in this
official position. He will prove a strong
candidate, and will receive general indorse-
ment."
James W. Brown, of Howe Brown & Co.:
'rI am satisfied with Mr.. Gourley's nomina-
ton. intend to vote for him and support
him. He will receive the entire vote OF the
Republican party in this city and be elected.
In my Judgment he will make faithful and
capable Mayor"
William R. Thompson, banker, Wood
street: ''I think Mr.. Gourley perfectly
competent to fill the position. He is pub
lie spirited, educated man, with large ex-
| perience in public affairs, and whose char
Mr.. T. H. Given, cashier Farmers De-
posit Bank: II have known Mr.. Gourley
| for a number OF years as a business man,
and consider he would make an excellent
| Mayor"
Mr.. Bickel, of the Commercial National
Bank: "Mr. Gourley has the two essential
| qualifications to fit man for the RESPONSE
BILE position of Mayor of such city as ours,
viz: good education and good business
training. He is a genial, pleasant-man-
nered man, and must say don't know a
man whom 1 would delight to see honored
more than Mr.. Gourley. He is a customer
of our bank, and we think good deal of
him here"
Mr.. Rankin, of the same bank, said it
would be a pleasure for him to vote for
Harry Gourley. as he considered him we'll
qualified for the place.
Charles C.'Scaife: "If lived on this side
of Rthe riverIeI would certainly vote and
work for Mr.. Gourley, as consider him a
man of ability, education and courage. He
is man of independent thought and in
tegrity, and hope he may be able to reach
the goal of his ambition"
Mr. Mcknight, of the firm of Mcknight
& Victory, said: "Gourle- is capital man
for the Office of Mayor. cannot say any
thing too good of him. He has been in
heard anything against his character. AL
together he is thorough-going business
man."
George W. Biggs, jeweler: "Gourley is
man tit to hold any position in the gift of
the people. He is a scholar and gentle
man. What more can say of him?''
A. G. Roenigk, Smithfeld street business
man: 81 went to school to Mr.. Gourley,
and know he is man of intellect and intel
ligence. believe him to be a straight
forward business man. 1 know he is up
right and honest, and am satisfied he would
give Pittsburg good, clean government"
j. A. THOMPSON, of Thompson & Co.,
upholsterers, Wood street: IT consider
Mr.. Gourley an upright, honest and con-
scientious man and fit for any position to
which he might aspire. In business circles
know of no man who is better liked"
F. H. Paulson, merchant: 81 consider
Mr.. Gourley an upright, honorable man,
and as such have known him for 20 years.
Although I am Democrat, could con-
scientiously vote for him, for am satisfied
that he is an honest man, a man OF affairs,
liberal-minded and we'll fitted for the posi-
tion."
Mr.. George W, Wilson, merchant: sour
firm esteem Mr.. Gourley as man OF fitting
qualifications requisite as Mayor of Pitts
burg. He is thoroughly business man of
strict integrity and estimable worth. In
him we can foresee a man who, as Mayor,
will prove credit to the city,"
Mr.. G. n. Humbert. merchant: "In Mr..
81. 1. Gourley we recognize man incul-
Gated with strong business principles, and
one of whom anything derogatory to his
character is never heard. He exhibits firm
ness of character, and 1 believe him to be
the right man for the place."
Mr.. Samuel Wainwright, merchant: "Mr.
Gourley possesses all the qualities necessary
to make good Mayor, and his eligibility
to the Office cannot be disputed. He made a
No. chairman, and will make an affable,
popular and upright Mayor"
Mr.. james Lappan, boiler manufacturer:
I am a Democrat. but as friend of Mr..
Gourley can speak we'll of him. I was in
Councils before he came and remained there
during his term as presiding officer. Never
in my experience have 1 seen as fair and
impartial Chairman. He paid strict at
tention to the business interests OF the city,
and in his official capacity was not what
some claim-a ring man. He seemed to me
to be Independent and showed no partisan
ship. All members of Council were treated
alike. He is a cool-headed, ard-working
man, and would make an AL conscientious
chief executive"
Hoe. james A. Mexican; ''I am tor the
Republican nominee, and am satisfied with
Mr.. Gourley for the choice. have ALWAYS
found him gentleman, and have known him
for 10 or 20 years. In business dealings he
is straight. He possesses unquestioned un-
limited ability Tor the position"
Mr.. George W. Eagye, merchant: "Mr.
Gourley, IN my estimation, will fulfill the
requirements of the Office most acceptablv
and with the proper dignity. know OF
nothing against the gentleman, who will fig
ure as Chief Executive of Pittsburg with
HONOR