The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1892-10-20
(Chillicothe Advertiser)

(CnllllcOtGc AuFeftlSer)
The Democratic Judicial Conven-
ton for the Fourth District met at
City Hall, this city, last Tuesday
and nominated Hon. James NJ. Nc
Gillivray, of Macarthur, for Cir
cult Judge.
Mr. McGlllivray is a lawyer of
large practice throughout the count
les south and east of here and is
recognized as man of eminent
ability. His qualifications for the
place can, not be doubted. He is
also sober man and can be depend
ed upon to give attention to the dut-
les of the honorable and responsible
office and not bring disgrace upon
himself and the Judicial ermine by
engaging in drunken carousals in
every county in the district during
the sessions of court, becoming in a
condition of drunkenness and being
unfit for duty.
The Convention Tuesday was not
as large as some political gatherings
that have assembled in this citv.
What was lacking IN numbers,
however mas made up in enthusiasm
and earnestness.
Col. Samuel Courtright, of CiI-
cleville. Chairman of the Judicial
Committee, called the Convention to
order, and stated the purpose of the
gathering. He called for the selec-
ton of a cha irman, whereupon Hon.
L. T. Neal moved that Col. Court
right act in that capacity, and the
motion prevailed.
I Mr.. G. A. Dyer, of Jackson, was
elected Secretary.
Hon. James w. Newman, of
Portsmouth, moved that tie conven-
ton dispense with the appointment
of all preliminary committees and
proceed to business. Carried
Before proceeding to nomlna-
ton, Col. Courtright brought be-
fore the convention the matter of
selecting a District Committee. He
stated that as now constituted the
committee was made up of one men,
Der from each of the sixteen count
les, and that the committee is un-
wieldv.
r. r. Freeman moved that an
Executive Committee of seven be
chosen. The motion carried, and
the following were named to consti-
tute the committee: Jas. w. New
man, Scioto; R. r. Freeman, Ross;
S. w. Courtright, Pickaway: B. J.
Mckinney, Washington; Irvine
DUNCAN, Jackson; John Mcnamara,
Vinton; Frank P. Bayless. Adams
Chairman Couright announced
that the nomination of a candidate
for Circuit Judge was in order.
Hon. Irwin DUNCAN, the handsome
Congressman from the ia, jackson S 4
" miles out Of Ports polh'eo "a a.
the Kentucky shore on s.:a...1 Dns on nv
the guarantee that he would always
be in good health and proper condi-
ton. The point made by Mr.. Dun
gan was fully appreciated by all
present.
No other names being presented,
! Hon. Jas. w. Newman moved that
, the nomination of Mr.. McGillivray
be made by reclamation, and the
motion carried unanimously.
The Chairman and Secretary OF
the convention were instructed to
notify Mr.. McGillivray of his nom :
ination.
The Democratic National and
State platforms were adopted, and
a motion was carried empowering
the Executive Committee to fill
vacancy should one occur, this being
formality the law requires.
Among the Hooking county del
egation was Hon. Lewis Gleen, who
is distinguished as being the editor
of the HoCKlNG SENTINEL. Mr..
Green is a humorous cuss and withal
gentlemen who enjoys good joke
and likes to perpetrate one when a
good opportunity is presented. The
Secretary of the convention, Mr..
Dyer, is also an editor, his paper
being the Jackson Herald. With
a smile playing over his Hibernian
features, Green moved that the
Secretary prepare and send to each
Democratic paper in the sixteen
counties composing the District q
report of the proceedings of the con-
vention.
Before Secretary Dyer could offer
a protest, the courtly Courtright
had put the motion and it carried
Then Green laughed out loud.
Fearing the convention might
impose a few more duties upon him,
Secretary Dyer jumped to his feet
and moved an adjournment, and
much to his relief his motion pre-,