The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-07
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OF RsruBIscAns.
The Republican County Convsntion
met in Coburn Hail Wednesday the 9th
inst. 1t 10 A. N.
The Convention was called to order by
Gen. Isaac Dyer chairman Of the County
Committee who nominated George @.
Weeks As Temporary chairman and he
was unanimously elected to the position.
Rev. E. B. Holt offered prayer.
Mr.. Weeks took the chair and made a
brief address which WAS received with
many expressions Of favor.
Roland T. Pstten OF skowhegan and
Chss. B. Haskell Of Plttsneld were elect
ed Temporary Secretaries.
On motion of G. d. Morrill,, the County
Committee was made q committee of
credentials. Gen. Dyer for the Commit
tee subsequently reported that the towns
and plantations Of the county according
to the call were entitled TO l4l delegates
and that each town and plantation was
fully represented.
On motion of F. B. Barrett Of Canaan
the temporary organization was made per-
manent.
On motion, Messrs. ID. W. Allen OF
Fairfield, Turner Buswell of Solon and
J. D. Emerson of Madison were elected
committee on resolutions.
SENATOR.
Hon. Isaac Dyer In behalf Of the Show
hogan delegation stated that we had adopt
ed the one term system In this County
that Hon. s. J.Walton was not candidate
for reelection, personally 1t was not his
wish to be q candidate for the office,
but his many friends were in favor Of
his reelection aud would vote for him
In this convention.
4. N. Merrill, Esq. representing The
Forks plantation. spoke of the situation
In regard to the rule adopted two years
ago. and advocated the nominatian of G.
J. Shaw, of Hartland.
l. P. Longley of Palmyra seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Shaw.
Ben. 8. Collins Of Arson, said 1t was
the first time he ever had the pleasure Of
acting In Republican Convention In this
county and gave his reasons for second
ing the nomination of Hon. S. j. Wal.
ton.
Hon. Henry Williamson of Starks
spoke In favor of Mr.. Shaw a. represent
alive Of agricultural interests.
On motion, Messrs. B. B. DinsEore Of
Skowhegan, E. j. S smith of Hartland, f.
P. Pencil OF Harmony, were appointed
a committee to receive. sort and count
votes for Senator.
This committee subsequently reported
Whole number Of votes, 1873
G. J. Shaw has G5
s. j. Walton has 10
The report of the committee was accepted
and Mr.. Walton was declared the noml-
nee Of the convention for Senator.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
l. F. Kendrick of Fairfield nominated
Capt. W. H. Emery, the present incumb-
ent.
DR.. C. D. Morrill, of Madison, nominal
ed w. Fl. Blackwell of Madison.
Geo. B. Stafford of Skowhegan, second
ed the nomination of W. H. Emery and
Henry Williamson of Starks that of H.
W. Blackwell. Hon. s. A. Nye advocat-
ed the nomination of Mr.. Emery.
IF. Kendrick, of Fairfield DR.. C. d.
Morrill, of Madison and B. s. Collins of
Ausnn were made a cnmpittAe to .racsiya.
sort and count votes for Register of
Deeds.
This committee subsequently reported {;
Whole number Of votes 1873
w. H. Blackwell has Sc
W. H. Emery has II
The report of the comm ittee was &C.
cepted and W. H. Emery declared the
nominee of the convention for Register
of Deeds.
On motion, E. P. Mayo, s. H. Goodwin
and Isaac Dyer of Skowhegan wore ap-
pointed a committee to receive, sort and
count votes for Sheriff.
Hon. v. r. Conner placed In nomina-
ton John H. Mitchell, and C. A. Harring-
ton seconded the nomination. E. N.
Merrill spoke of the great ability of John
H. Mitchell exhibited In bringing Stain
and Cromwell to justice.
Amos Stickney of Athens presented the
name Of Calvin H. Jones of Athens and It
was seconded by Hon. s. ]. Walton.
The committee reported:
Whole number of votes 1877
John H. Mitchell has 62
c. H. Jones has rs
The report WAS accepted and C. H.
Jones was declared the nominee Of the
convention for Sheriff.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Hon. Turner Boswell presented the
name of George W. Cover Of Scion for
County Attorney and DIR. G. d. morrill,
seconded the nomination of Cover.
DR.. E. c. Bryant of Pittsfield presented
the name Of F. W. Hovey Of Pittsfeld.
L. w. Weston and v. X. Conner second
ed the nomination of Mr.. Hovey.
On motion, Turner Boswell, G. c.
Weeks and C. H. Allen we're made COM
mittee to receive sort and count votes for
County Attorney.