Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-11
The Republican Candidates.


EVERYDAY worthy. of the cordial support
Of the voters of the city. Mayor Miiliken
has been practical, energetic man IN tne
discharge Of his duties and his admins
tration of municipal affairs has been
singularly free from friction, and de-
scrvedly popular. He will undoubtedly
be reelected today with handsome m
crease In his majority. The Republican
candidates in the various wards are all
gentlemen of ability-men well known
to the people Of Augusta, in whose hands
the affairs of the city will be well cared
for.
Ward I.
Charles H. Cunningham, renominated
for alderman is one of the best business
men in Augusta. He has served two years
in the common council and one year in
the board of aldermen and has made the
city an able and painstaking official. He
is thoroughly honest and Straightforward
in all his dealings. He merits and will
doubtless receive the cordial support of
the Republicans Of Ward 1. Mr.. John V.
Lane, renominated for the city council,
is we'll and favorably known. Elmer
f. Parkman, who will be new man in
the city council, will come to the posi-
ton admirably equipped for its duties.
He is deservedly popular with all who
know him.
Ward z.
Edwin C. Dudley the nominee for alder
man is in every respect admirably fitted
for the position. He is one of the most
efficient business men in the city and his
service in the city government and as the
practical head of one of the largest and
most successful savings institutions in
Maine will make him valuable man in
board of aldermen. Melville Smith has
already served efficiently as councilman
and his retention in that office shows
that his services have been appreciated.
C. A. Wadsworth who will be elected
councilman is a sterling Republican.
For years he held responsible position
in the post office. He will be strong
addition to the board.
Ward 3.
The unanimous denomination of HUI
bert J. Cross for alderman was deserved
compliment to worthy young man who
carried the ward in 1894 when it was
generally expected that the Democrats
would be successful. Mr.. Cross has been
an efficient man in the city government.
D. w. Weber renominated for the coun-
Gil is business man of more than ordi-
nary ability. He is deservedly popular.
David Cloutier nominated for the coun-
Gil will be new man on the board. He
has good business abilities.
Ward 4.
Stephen A. Miller, the nominee for al
derman is one of the leading and success
full farmers of Augusta. He served to the
entire satisfaction of all as councilman in
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councilman and the denomination &C
corded him was deserved compliment
to an efficient and faithful public officer.
William H. Mason nominated for council
man is in every way worthy of the posi-
ton
Ward 5.
Frederick Cony who will be reelected
alderman today is deservedly popular with
the people of this city. Always genial
and courteous in his intercourse with
Others he is one of the most honorable and
successful business men in the city. He
has served as alderman during the past
year and his practical common sense and
the experience he has had as a member
of former city governments have been of
great service to the city. Francisco Col
burn and VIM. H. Allen renominated for
councilmen are active Republicans and
clean and honorable men.
Ward 6.
III W 6SJOu 0cWIS Ouo CdHuiuoVC Aoi al
derman the people of the city will find
gentleman of sterling character and
fine abilities. Mr. Lewis is self made
man, an untiring worker and eminently
successful in his profession. He has
served to the entire satisfaction of all as
councilman during the past year. A.
w. Foster renominated for the council is
in every respect worthy of the honor. He
has made courteous and efficient official.
John Hamblin nominated for councilman
is an active, self made young man who
has high reputation as square and up
right citizen. He has large acquaintance
and is popular.
Ward 7.
f. C. Hewett the nominee for alder
man is we'll and favorably known in this
city. He will make an efficient public
officer. B. NJ. Cross and Frank Lessor
nominated for councilmen are in every