The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-08-24
Republican County Convention
THERE WAS muSICIN, THE AIR!

TIL EB L WAS MUSIC IN THE Ais!
At precisely II % a. m on Saturday, August |
90, the veteran Republican war horse John e.
Beatty raped for order and one of the most
hotly contested republican conv entions eyer
held in this county began its session. (To put
a little more enthusiasm into the hearts of the
thronging populace and let people know that
something unusual had come to town, the can
non was previously fired in some secluded spot,
and the many aspirants for political favor knew
that the trying hour for battle was fast ap-
proaching,) AS soon as quiet had been restored
Hon. 8. P. Wolcott was called to the cnair.
For about Is minutes, more or less. he talked of
the beautiful day, and of the happiness that
should reign in all hearts when engaged in such
a glorious cause as that in which they were en-
listed. He then impressed upon the minds of
possible aspirants the fact that where so m any
| wanted office some must go begging, and
| urged them that, come what may, they should
still be good and true little boys, and walk up
| and take their medicine, no matter how bitter.
| He said he had one fault to find with the m en-
bers of the Convention-aboutlhalf of them.
more or less were anx1ons to go jail. but tn at
they propo.ei to send but one there. and
that time alone could tell where lightning
might strike Several attempts at apphuse
were made during his remarks, but they were
drowned by the beating of the hearts OF the
candidates for Sheriff. who filed every nook
and corner of the Town Hall. He again thank
ed convention for the honor conferred upon him
and called for further business.
FC. Hatfield, of Charlestown. was chosen
Vice President A, e. Seaton, N, j, A. Minich
and W. w, Patton were each offered Secre-
taryship, but begged to be excused, and George
H. Fuller. OF GarrettsYille. and John Porter
were elected to that position. The Chair ap
pointed Committees
Credentials-R. P. Cannon. Aurora; W.
Hurd. shalersville; T, z. Williams, Palmyra.
Resolutions-R. B, Richards, of Randolph
John Meharg. Raw: w. S, Kent Franklin.
Rules and Order of Business-A. E. Crane
1 Garrettsville, W. H. Crafts. Hiram, Friend
Whittlesey. Atwater.
3 1t was decided that should there be any alb
? sentees the remaining delegates should be al
lowed to cast full vote of delegation.
The Convention. to save time and exrens
decided to then and there select six delegate
to the Judicial Convention at Warren, Sept. Il
The delegates selected were o. P. Sperra, r
s. Webb John Porter, Friend Whittlesey, A
. Seaton and s. P. W olcOtt,
: The ICommittee on Credentials reported a
delegations full and no contests,
Adjourned to meet at Opera House att l5 n
= AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Committee on Rules reported that th
convention should be governed by the rules c
State Convention, and that majority OF tt
~ full number of votes of the convention shoul
nominate; aud that presentation speeches
- limited to five minutes each. Then the fu
- began.
John Porter presented the name of s.
~ Freeman, for Auditor, whom, he though
should have another large slice OF public favo
y John ,got quite eloquent over his candidate
~ past record, while some of the farmers brac'
as their feet and set their teeth to keep fro
a swearing
Ira Jackson's name was then presented.
~ Then r. S. Webb grated on the merits
~ " Uncle'' Bill Goodsell, of Garrettsville for tn
" respon sible posi- ton. His candidate lacked n
even the smallest qualification. and would RI
a the machine to the entire satisfaction of ii
- most fastidious.
= LA OIin's name was presented, and t
~ Nv candidates were given a start,
- First Ballot-Freeman &C.. Goodsell So, JAG
son 80, Olin ~
second Ballot-Freema 81. Goodsel
Nf Jackson 90 Olin T. The names of Jackson a
= Olin were withdrown.
Third Ballot-Goodsell 81. Freeman g.,
Goodsell's nomination made unanimous.
S. f. HaDselman, of Ravenna, was nominal
for Prosecuting Attorney without opposite
The names of TEN CANDIDATES FOR SHER1
were then presented. with eloquence that WoI
have made Daniel Webster blush, and plead
80 that would rival that of Columbus at the Coz
of Spain. One candidate did not allow
- name to be presented, but ran the race on
~. own responsibility. Six ballots were taken
-. ~. fore choice was made, as follows: