The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-03-25
HARMONY.
The Clans sheath the sword and
shake Hands Across the Upper
Town and Lower Gown
Dead LiMo.
''Pence and Good wiz, the watch.
word. but q Vigorous Canvass
In Prospect, Never

Notice OF = citizens caucus was her
aided around town last Friday eyoning
and IN response large and representa-
tive gathering Of the business men ant
property owners assembled at the Brad
ford house for the purpose of putting
city ticket in the field that would har
monize the different factions and ayol(
the bitter personal warfare that has s,
frequently disgraced the city and tendet
to weaken 1t in It's onward march to pros
rer,ty. Whether the caucus fully ac
complished this object remains to be
seen: but however the election may re
suit the spirit Of the caucus was un
doubtedly for q more general ioosening
up OF the old bonds Of prejudice, and q
wider tolerance toward those who disa
greed in matters personal and local
After the meeting was called to order
Mr.. j. w. Bell was called to the chair by
q unanimous vote and stated the object
OF the gathering as noted above. and w
w. Downie was chosen secretary.
Mr.. A. G.. Dodge was called for and re-
spouded by saying that he was in favor
Of sinking all tactonal feeling and put.
ting in nomination a business ticket tha,
ii elected would be credi,able to the city,
regardlees Of uptown or downtown pref
udices. Would heartily endorse any
good ticket, and had no particular candi-
dates TO urge.
Mr.. j. c. Wood was called for and
cordially endorsed the sentiments OF the
previous speaker. Wanted % ticket that
would promote unity and the general
prosperity OF the city
Mr. c. Elliott rejoiced to see the
olive branch waving, where OF yore the
battle axe Was wont to gleam with sharp
ened edge and drip with ioeman's gore.
Accepted the situation and would be
pleased to see the people get together for
once and select a good ticket.
Rev. Ba,tey also claimed to be man
OF peace and harmony, as gentlemen Of
sympathy with the previous speaker
Would like to see ticket elected that
would work for the best int erests Of Mil
bank
Irving Bath wanted harmony with q
big III :" As an old newspaper man he
had tasted every other JOY the world
could give, aud thought that a little har-
mony would be splendid thing To taste
in Milbank now, and was in favor of
putting an end TO wrangllng. and work
tor the good OF the people.
On motion, an informal ballot for may
or was taken, which resulted as follows:
w. b. Saunders, IS: J. G. Wood, Is; Fl.
S. Volkmar, 10; A. j. Fairchild, 6, aud
scattering The second ballot again re-
suited in no choice. g. votes being cast.
Mr.. Saunders having Withdrawn his
name, the third and last ballot resulted as
follows: Wood "a, Volkmar %, Fair
child 5, and Mr. Wood was declared the
unanimous nominee OF the caucus.
For the nomination OF assessor the
names Of ], W. Berry and T. I. Rodgers
we're presented, and upon motion it was
declared that II any candidate received
majority on the first ballot it was to he
considered formal ballot The vote
stood, J. w. Berry %, II. 7. Rodgers p,
and Mr. Berry was made the nominee Of
the caucus.
For city clark the name OF j W. Bell
was placed before the meeting as was
also that OF A. j Fairchild, but the lat
ter declined TO allow the use OF his name
and upon motion the nomination Of Mr.
Bell IVES made by acclamalion
For treasurer, August Mrtlnstaedt was
the only person mentioned AM. his nom-
nation was also made by accamation.
For the Office OF justice OF the peace,
it was decided to pass the nomination and
leave the candidates clear ield in which
TO work out their own salvation. and after
come discussion it was also determined
10 leave the nomination Of aldermen 10
the several wards.
After the above business mad been dis /
posed Of, Mr.. j. c. Wood called tho at. |.
tention Of the meeting to the proposition
os establishing q fair day Of stated per !.