Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-20

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Winthrop and Of her firm hold for Re-
p9pncanism and the prospect for an over
Wneimlng majority next fall. Two yeass
ago the convention met in this same hall
ana nominated man who was elected, and
served in the position ably and in
honor to himself and the county. The
hne record he made would seem to Justify
. denomination. He took pleasure in pre-
senting the name Of Hon. Elliott Wood of
winthrop, - senator, and moved that his
nomination be made by reclamation. The
motion was seconded by Hon. A. NJ. Spear
and Mr.. Wood was nominated.
Hon. T. o. Vickery then took the chair
temporarily and Hon. w. T. Haines went
down from the platform and addressed the
convention in behalf of Hon. p. s. Head,
a. candidate for senator from the north
ern part Of the county. He thought that
part of Kennebec should be represented in
this capacity. He spoke Of Mr.. Head as
being admirably qualified to fill the position.
He had passed through the war. stood
tor principle when the bullets were
flying like hailstones. He shouldered
musket when 10 years of age and
won . great record in the fierce strug-
gle. He WAS prisoner in the prison
where the soldiers of the North were being
stared to death. He lived through it. He
had proved himself a capable man for
every position he had been elected to
ill. He was a man possessed of keen
judgment, bright intellect, and other fine
qualities for senator. Mr.. Haines closed
by saying it was pleasure for him to pre-
sent the name Of Hon. p. S. Head for
nomination a. senator.
H. B. Wyman of Sidney followed Mr..
Haines 10 a few brief remarks for the
nomination of Hon. Martin L..
Reynolds as candidate for senator. He
had been q trusted and hon0red man and
had come within one vote of being nomi-
mated for this position at the last conven-
ton. He was the equal in point of fitness
for the position of any man in the county,
and good old Sidney would heartily
and ably support the nomination of Mr..
Reynolds. His remarks were" followed by
Greenleaf Barton Of Sidney, who made an
earnest plea that the convention nominate
Mr.. Reynolds. He dwell upon his excellent
fitness for the position end said he took
pleasure in seconding the motion of Mr..
Wyman. r. w. Soule then made little
speech in favor of the nomina-
alton of Mr.. Reynolds. Mr.. Spear moved
that committee of three be appointed to
receive and count the votes for senator.
w. A. Newcombe, Augusta C. G. Garlic
ton, Winthrop, and Hon. A. M. Spear,
Gardiner, were appointed as q committee.
The vote was taken and resulted as fol-
lows:
Whole number cast, ia
Necessary for choice, 81
M. L. Reynolds, 70
p. S. Head, IS
The next officer was sheriff. Hon. A. M.
Spear addressed the convention. He said,
when we elect candidate for office we can
render judgment of his ability at the end of
his first term. 1t is then that we can see
how wisely and faithfully he has served US.
| take pleasure in presenting the name
of E. K. Norton, who has proved himself
faithful officer, one of ability and courtesy,
and move that his nomination be made by
reclamation. DR.. J. F. Hill, in behalf of
the Waterville delegation, seconded the
motion which prevailed.
The county attorney was the next officer
to nominate. Maj. J. w. Berry of Gardi-
ner rose and eloquently addressed the dele
gates. He said it was a noble delegation
of men assembled for the interests of home
protection and American productions. 1t
was two years ago in the same hall and in
the same spot that he presented to the con-
vention the name of man well possessed
of the qualities necessary for such re-
sponsible position. The gentleman from
Winthrop. whose able filling of the position
had proved terror to evil doors, was re-
The Gardiner delegation
went home with friendly feel
ing, but fully intent to make
a great struggle at the next convention,
and today they have come back with the
same candidate and ask the convention to
nominate him as candidate for county
attorney. The man is Geo. W. Heselton,
a Gardiner boy, of q clean and enviable
record. Mr.. Berry paid a closing tribute
to Augusta, Waterville and Winthrop, and
put in nomination for county attorney the
name of Mr.. Heselton.
Judge w. p. Philbrook, who had been q
candidate for the Office and had made an
active campaign, rose and said it was With
reluctance that he had given up to his
brother attorney, but that he most heartily
endorsed and seconded the nomination, and
added that, Mr.. Heselton was perfect gen.
tleman and good all-round fellow,
a fit candidate for the position,
and one who would serve the
county to the best of his ability. J. w.
Berry stepped to the front and paid brief
tribute to the courtesy manifested regard
ing the county attorneyship, and asked that
three cheers be given for Judge Philbrook
and the Waterville delegation. This was
granted and old Meonian re-echoed with
ringing Republican cheers. The nomina-
ton was made by reclamation.
p. H. Smell of Winthrop presented the
name of G. r. Smith, Esq, to be renom-
mated for register of deeds, and moved that
he be renominated by reclamation which
was done. Col. Bangs seconded the motion
and said that two years faithfully had
entitled Mr.. Smith to a continuancy Of
office.
The next nomination was for county
treasurer. and F. E. Southland moved that
Mr.. Blanchard be renominated. He said
he had proved an efficient and valued man
for the position. Mr.. Spear seconded the
motion, and he was renominated.
The last nomination was that for county
commissioner. p. H. Snell said he had no
reflection upon services of Mr.. worth
during the past six years. He was capable
for the position, but he thought new man
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