The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-20

The report which was in the usual line
was adopted.
The committee on credentials reported
no contests except in Midway precinct,
Lake township, where no delegates were
elected. The report was adopted.
Frank Alexander Of the committee on
permanent organization reported In favor
Of j. b. Michener for permanent chair
man and L. G. Macpherson for permanent
secretary. The report was adopted.
Temporary Chairman Coxen thanked
the convention for the honor conferred
and introduced Mr.. J. B. Michener who
returned thanks for the honor bestowed
upon him.
John G. Harmony and p. J. Collins we're
named as assistant secretaries, and elect
ed unanimously.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
Justice Jacob H. Reigner placed In NOM
ination B. II. Weybrecht Of Alliance, for
Representative. His speech was eloquent
and paid a high compliment 70 the gentle-
man whom he placed In nomination. The
remarks we're eloquent and we're listened
70 with the closest attention. Mr.. Reigner
was several times interrupted by applause
and obliged TO wait until IL had subsidized.
Secretary L. c. Macpherson named
Samuel Buraert for Representative, say
ing that he was born in Holmes county,
which was sufficient guarantee that he
was good Democrat.
Hon. John G. Welty in one Of his
characteristic, eloquent and able speeches
placed in nomination Andrew Pontius OF
Plain township, TO whom he said protec-
ton had been nothing more than rob-
berry, as II had left him nothing, but his
barn yard fowl.
Hon. John +. Monnot, the able Repre-
sentative whose time expires, said the
farmers and laboring men were demand
ing man who was q true representative
of their interests, aud he named Joseph
b. Oberlin of Tuscarawas.
E.lR. Speaker seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Obcrlin in a speech that caught the
convention.
Joseph Reed Of Navarro in telling
speech nominated j. S. Hudson OF Can
ton.
Edward Bach Of Jackson township Sec
onded the nomination of ]. S. Hudson.
Andrew Pontius thanked those who
placed his name in nomination, and said
the success OF the Democratic party was
above that of personal ambition. Mr..
Pontius said he desired to withdraw his
name, and third the nomination of his old
friend Mr.. Joseph B. Oberlin.
A motion to give each man nomipated
five minutes in which to address the con-
vention, was lost.
The first ballot for Representative re.
suited as follows:
B. f. Weybrecht, 100.
Sam. Burgert, 81.
Joseph B. Oberlin, 80.
j. S. Hudson, Al.
Necessary to choice, 102.
This nominated B. f. Weybrecht and
another ballot was taken for the other
Representative.
The second ballot resulted as follows:
Joseph B. Oberlin 105.
Samuel Burgert Sc.
j. S. Hudson q.
Necessary TO choice 102.
This nominated Joseph B. Oberlin as
the other candidate for Representative.
There were loud cries for "Weybrecht'
and "Oberlin," but neither gentleman re-
sponded as there was still much business
to be transacted.
FOR TREASURER.
Hon. Johnson Sherrick nominated
Joseph Maudru for his second term. The
rules were suspended and Mr.. Maudru
nominated by reclamation.
FOR SHERIFF.
Isaac Harter nominated Charles A. Kri-
/ der. He referred to him as an able and
capable official. The rules were suspend
and Mr.. Krider was nominated by accla-
nation.
RECORDER.
James A, Rice in neat speech present
| ed the name of James ID. Barry, of Can
1 ton. Mr.. Rice spoke Of the emblems Of
l the different parties. He said they claimed
| the eagle as the emblem of loyalty, but
4 that on the other hand 1t few high, and
was always looking for the unwary
! while the barnyard fowl was on the alert
4 to give the alarm.
Charles E. Krichbaum placed in nomi
l nation the name of Edward Mack, paying
him neat compliment.
Hon. John C. Welty nominated George
Bills, saying he was known to all, ant
would make good official.
Edward Zinninger seconded the nomi
nation of Edward Mack.
Sherwood NJ. Chase was placed in nom
4 ination.
The nomination of James D. Barry wa
seconded by John Duffy.
The first ballot resulted as follows:
James D. Barry, rs.
Edward Mack, 90.
Geo. Bills, 8.
Sherwood NJ. Chase, "a.
Necessary to choice, 102.
The second ballot resulted as follows:
James d. Barry S3H.
Edward Mack 1131I.
l George Bills -
Sherwood M. Chase a.
1 Necessary 10 choice 102.
l Edward Mack was declared nominated
SENATORIAL DELEGATES.
1 Paul Field Of the committee on sena
torial delegates reported one hundret
delegates to the senatorial convention
The report was adopted.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The Democracy Of Stark county, o.
assembled in convention at Canton
August 1s, 1891, hereby sets forth Its prom
ises for political action during this cam
paion in the following resolutions: