The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-08-11
The Republican Journal Thursday Morning. August H. 1892

At the conclusion of Mr.. Millikens re-
marks the convention adjourned until 2
o'clock, when it was again called to order.
The committee on credentials reported
every town represented, and 9S delegates
present.
Orrin Learned, of Durham, moved that
the temporary organization be made per-
manent, which was carried.
On motion of Joseph r. Mears, of Morrill,
the convention proceeded to nominate cam
didates.
Geo. w. Richie, of Winterport, stated
that Mr.. +. w. Richie would not be can
didate for senator, and A. E. Nickerson, of
Swanville, also stated that the name of
not be presented.
Joseph r. Mears, of Morrill,, presented the
name of Isaac H. Jackson, of Knox, for sem
ator and moved the nomination by acclama-
ton. Charles E. Lane, of Brooks, opposed
the reclamation vote and said he had a can
ddate to offer. In vigorous speech he
presented the name of Isaac G. Reynolds, of
Brooks.
Geo W. Richie, of Winterport, and Al
bert Stevenson, of Knox. seconded the NOM
ination of jackson, and Learned of Burn
ham, seconded the nomination of Reynolds.
q. w. Richie. of Winterport. Orrin
Learned, of Burnham. and +. w Downes
of Thorndille, We're made a committee to re-
ceive, sort and count votes for senator
The following was the result.
Whole number of votes cast 90
Necessary for choice. ..............4 As
L. &. Reynolds had. ...........:'
l. HI. Jackson had. 50
and was declared nominated. His nominal
ton was made unanimous.
Ezra Hamilton, of Montville, j. R. Hurd
of Northport, and w. III. Erskine, of Belfast,
We're made a committee to receive, sort and
count votes for candidate for sheriff.
Ezra Hamilton, of Montvlle, presented
the name of Sam'l G Norton, of Palermo; F.
W. Shepherd, of Belfast, presented the name
of Samuel Quincy, of Belfast; and B. w.
Downes, of Thorndke presented the name of
Benz. Ames, of Thorndike The ballot.
Whole number of votes cast. .....97
Necessary for a choice. 80
Quincy had. ..................31
AmeS had. ....................3 30
Norton had ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and there was no choice.
The name of Mr.. Quincy was then with
drawn. The second ballot
Whole number of votes cast .......9t
Necessary for choice.
Norton had. .....,........,...2
Allies. TO,
and Benz. AmeS was declared the nominee.
Hon. Fred Atwood presented the name of
Judge Geo. F. Johnson, of Belfast, for
Judge of Probate, and moved that the NOM
ination be made by acclamation. and by rs-
ing, which was carried with vim.
Orrin Learned, of Burnham, presented the
name of Samuel kingsbury, of Belfast. for
Register of Probate. The name Of jeremiah
ID. Parker, of Belfast was also presented.
MeSsrs. j. NJ. Fletcher, Belfast, A E.
Nickerson. Swanvile. Fred Atwood, Win
terport, We're made a committee tc receive,
sort and count votes for Register of Probate
The ballot:
Whole number of votes cast .......93
Necessary for a cholce. ............41
kingSbury had. ...............:N
Parker had. ..................6 81,
and Parker was declared the nominee
Mr.. A. f. Nickerson, of Swanville, pres
ented the name of w. T. G. kunnels, of Sears
port, for County Attorney, and moved the
nomination by acclamation. which was car
red.
j. NJ. Fletcher, of Belfast, presented the
name of Alfred A. Small, of Belfast for
County treasurer, and moved the nominal
ton by reclamation which was carried.
n. f. Murray, of Durham. presented the
name of A. w. Fletcher, of Burnham, for
County Commissioner, Frank H. Park, of
Searsport presented the name of j. w.
Brock of Searsport: and c. H. Gatcllell, of
Jackson, presented the name of Mark S.
Stiles. of jackson.
Joseph K. Mears, of Morrill,. F. L. Palmer,
of Monroe, and L. W Frederick, of Winter
port, We're committee t. receive, sort and
count votes for County Commissioner. The
ballot:
Whole number of votes cast. ......So
Necessary for a choice. 40
Fletcher mat .-......--......"2l
Brock had. --...................22
SClleS ilati.. 10
and Mr.. Stiles was declared the nomil ee.
His nomination was made unanimous.
Mr.. \. E. Nickerson reported the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the Republicans of Waldo
County in convention assembled express
their hearty approval of the resolutions
adopted by the Republican State convention
at Portland and the Republican National
Convention at Minneapolis.
Resolved, That we pledge our earnest sup
port to the nominees of this convention.
The following county committee was
elected:
A. L. Brown, Belfast.
c. c. Hamilton, Searsport.
j. R. Mears, Morrill,.
Benz. Ames, Thorndike
Tileston Wadlin, Northport
Geo. W. Richie, Wlnterport.
The convention then adjourned
Midsummer Hop.