Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-09-20

0loCtlO0 by Inc Two conventions, 00Cn, OF
Q committee Of ten who would meet at q
future date and place 10 nomination two
members Of the Legislature. Tho COM
munioat.on We from J. E. Sperling, Geo.
Lutz and G. l.. McGregor, and was ad-
dressed TO Frank Ingalls, and A. Steel,
accepting the proposal for convention.
Tho proposition was explained at length
by delegates Wells and Steel, but met
with considerable opposition. John
Mc(iinnis didn't see anything to be
gained by the proposition. s. L. Glsspell
didn't like fusion; saw no necessity for
t; said the republicans elected two men,
bers two years ago and thought they
could do it again. In behalf Of q ma
Jorlty OF the delegation from the First
ward he asked that it be laid on the
table.
o. A. Boynton, in behalf of the delega-
tion from Woodbury. precinct, protested
against 1t, and quite unanimously the
entire matter was lald on the table.
The order of business was then taken
up and nominations for the legislature
made.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
O. A. Boynton. in a short eulogistic
speech nominated J. J. Nierling, man,
he SAID, who has been resident of this
county for sixteen years past; who has
held minor positions IN the court house.
who WIS we'll known and who was en-
inently fitted for the task. E. p. Wells
seconded it.
John Syvertson presented the name of
George Wright and G. T. Lilly Sec
onded 1t.
William Sherman Of Spiritwood pre-
sented County Commissioner E. j.
Gleason and close second followed.
Will Sinclair wanted Nj. B. Merry to
60 and nominated him. This was Sec
onded.
r. B. Moses of the Third ward noml-
mated A. Steel, but this gentleman with
drew.
A ballot was taken, which resulted as
follows: ). J. Nierling, SO; George
Wright, 6; E. j. Gleason. %; NJ. B.
Merry, 2, and F. B. Jandell 2. Total, 81.
Nierling was declared the first nominee.
The ballot for the second member OF
the Legislature resulted in the nomina-
ton of E. ]. Gleason of Spiritwood. The
vote stood Is follows: E. j. Gleason, 81;
Geo. Wright. 1515; NJ. B. Merry, 6155; F.
D. Jandeil, IL; H. E. Sunday, l, and A.
Steel, l.
COUNTY JUDGE.
O. McHarg, on behalf of the young
men Of the county, presented IN short
laudatory speech the name Of JOHN
Knauf, which was seconded by several
gentlemen in various parts Of the hall.
Among whom were Harry Cornwall Of
Eldridge, Melvin precinct, Iowa precinct,
Will Doughty of Ypsllsnti, Chas.
Mitchell Of the Third ward, an6 r. Har-
rington Of the Fourth ward.
E. NJ. Doughty Of Ypsilanti, in behalf
OF the old men, nominated G. Wade of
Bloom. He said Mr. Wade was repub-
licsn before Mr., Knauf was born; he had
always been strong and consistent
worker for the party; never asked for an
office but once, and then was defeated by
the treachery of those whom he had con-
sidered bis friends. He thought that
the judicial ermine would suit h,s
shoulders better than that of a young
man. "Old men for counsel, young men
for war;" John Milsted responded with
hearty second.
The vote resulted in rousing victory
for the Colonel who received "A out of the
90 votes cast. Mr.. Wade received Is, A.
Steel l, and +. Baldwin l. One vote
thrown out.
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
For this position John Fl. Severn was
nominated Ivy John Mllsted of Iowa pre-
cinct, and seconded by John McGinnis
and Harry Cornwall. After short delay
A. Steel presented tho name of the
present incumbent, T. F. Branch, apd it
was seconded by Geo. Smith OF the
Fourth ward.
Ballot resulted in 81 votes for Severn
and 80 for Branch. Scattering, 2, 1for
j. Knsuf and for j. Nlerling.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
@. f. McElroy, the present incumbent,
had walk away for the Office Of register
OF deeds, and was the first nominee, re-.
ceiving the unanimous vote Of the con-
vention.
John F. Vennum also received the en-
tire vote of the convention for county
auditor.
J.J. Nierling presented J.J. Roper
for county treasurer, and there being no
opposition, the nomination was unani-
nous.
SHERIFF.
A. Steel presented the name OF the
present Official, J. J. Eddy. This was
seconded by John Mc0innis OF Midway