The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-08-24

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the township had never asked for anything
and that it ought to be recognized That
they had done no work for Mr.. Pulver, but
simply presented his name for considera-
tiOn by the delegates. Both nominations
were seconded by other delegates, and on
motion, an informal ballot was taken which
resulted: Watson, los; Pulver, 67; Had
sail, /. Mr.. Pulyer was called for, and
made the best speech of the day, saying
that he had not been candidate and con-
sidered himself very highly honored by the
magnificent vote he had received. He eX-
pected to work for the election of the ticket,
from governor down. and hoped everything
would come out right
The Office of treasurer being next i'm
order, S. S. Miner, of Owosso City, pre-
sented the name of G. j. Stuart, of Owosso.
He said the convention which was so Bliss
full few weeks ago was now Rich and
everybody would support the ticket nomi-
mated at Grand Rapids, the choice of seven
niDths of The republicans of Michigan. He
wanted good man to handle the county
funds and believed all the candidates were
such men, but he thought Mr.. Stuart was
the choice of q large number of OwOsso
voters and should have the nomination.
j. III. MOyses, of Venice, with few words
presented the name of Rudolph Colby, Of
Shiawassee, and the enthusiasm with which
| it was received showed that he was the
choice of the convention. James n. Nc
Bride, of Owosso township, E. E. Harris,
of Bancroft and E. Iceland, of Sciota, sup
ported the nomination of Mr. Colby.
Walter Mcbride, of Corunna. in very
earnest speech placed the name of F. G..
Morrice before the convention. He stated
that Mr.. Morrice had been asked to take the
nomination for sheriff six years ago, stating
that there was not much show for his elec-
ton and that now he had the right to ask
for the votes for treasurer. The informal
ballot stood: Colby, los; Morrice, 49,;
Stuart, 23. The ballot was made formal
and the nomination of Mr.. Colby unanim-
Gus. The applause greeting the ballot
lasted for fully five minutes and the canJi-
date was called for from all parts of the
house. He thanked the delegates for the
nomination and considered the large vote a
great honor. Mr.. Colby will have large
vote, probably the largest en- the ticket this
fall.
f. I'll. Watson cane into the hall at this
time and was called upon to speak. He
thanked the delegates for the nomination,
stating that he had always been a republic
can and voted the ticket straight in matters
of Importance. He had done the best he
could as prosecuting attorney and would do
so again If elected, promising his support to
the entire republican ticket this fall.
F. F. Bumps, of Owosso, and Jonathan
Knight. of Corunna, were renominated by
acclamation for circuit court commissioners
and Hiram Monroe, of Owosso, nominated
Chrouch and DIR. A. T. Holcomb were
nominated as the second coroner, and the
formal ballot stood Holcomb, 139; Chrouch,
80.
H. c. Main was renominated by accla-
nation for surveyor,
| E. j. Cook, of Shiawassee, nominated f.
M. Whelan, of Shiawassee, for representa-
tive stating that he was one of the best
qualified men in the county for the place
and although he had been an active worker
in the republican ranks for many years, had
never asked for an Office.
G. G. DeCamp nominated Frank Wescott,
of Vernon. Mr.. Wescott was the choice of
the delegation from his town which included
the villages of Durand and Vernon ami
unitedly they asked for support of their
man. The nomination was received by a
round of applause. p. II. Peters presented
as the soldier candidate A. b. Crane, of
Rush, and S. r. VanTiffiin nominated q.
| w. Parker. James N. Mcbride on behalf
the agriculturists of the county asked for
the nomination of Francis M. Shepard, of
Owosso township. He thought as the re-
publican majorities came mostly from the
country, the farmers should through rep
resentatlve of their own choosing. be given
chance to cast a vote for United States
Senator.
The ballot was called for and stood as
follows: Wescott los; Shepard, 81; Whelan,
Is; Parker, IL Crane, s.
On motion of j. N. Mcbride the nomina-
ttion was made unanimous and the conven.
ion adjourned sine die.