Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-09-17
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
A Full County Ticket Named-The
Nominations Went a-Begging-
Convention Well Attended.

Nominations Went a-Begging-
Convention Well Attended.
In response to the call issued by the
County Committee the Republicans
of Audrain met in convention at the
Ferris Grand Opera House Friday
at 10 o'clock for the purpose OF
nominating a county ticket. The
first floor of the Opera House was
fairly well filled with delegates and
visitors.
After much discussion it was de-
cided that the various township dele
cations should sit together. DR.. Par
IRISH, of Vandalia, as the member for
this county of the Congressional Com
mittee, asked that a Polling Commit
tee be appointed in each township,
these committees to appoint subcom-
mittees, and thus make a poll of the
entire county. This was done and
one man was selected for each pre-
cinct in the county; this will be done
all over this district.
When this matter had been arrang-
ed, Chairman Hunter called the con-
vention to order. Frank Fr1ar, of
Laddonia, was chosen temporary
chairman and r. FL. Herman secretary.
Committees OF Permanent Organiza-
ton and Resolutions were appointed
and retired to consult. After being
out a short time the Committee on
Organization offered a report recon-
mending that the temporary organi-
cation be made permanent.
The Committee on Resolutions Of
fered a report endorsing the National
and State Republican platforms. Both
reports were adopted unanimously.
W. s. Hathaway moved that the
present officers also preside at the
afternoon and evening meetings. This
motion carried unanimously.
The convention went into commit
tee of the whole to nominate a county
ticket. The first name offered to the
convention was that of W. 8. Hatha-
away, for Representative. Mi. Hath
away Immediately withdrew his name
in a neat speech, in which he thanked
the party for honors in the past and
pledged it his support for the future
A. F. Reid was then nominated and
his nomination seconded. DIR. Parrish
presented the name of w. o. Barnett,
and T. L. Bland seconded the nomi-
nation. Mr.. Barnett, however, would
not allow his name to go before the
convention, and Mr.. Reid was nomi-
mated by reclamation. Mr.. Reid
made a short speech thanking the con-
vention.
For County Treasurer the only name
offered was that of w. r. Gwillim, of
Vandalia. The rules were suspended
and he was chosen by reclamation.
For Sheriff John Donnelly, of Mar
tinsburg, a prominent G. A. R. man,
and d. M. Kennedy were named. It
was decided to cast the vote by
the Secretary calling the
roll and the chairman of each town
ship delegation announcing the vote
of his delegation. Before the compile
ton of the ballot Mr.. Kennedy with
drew and Mr.. DonnelIy was unani-
mously declared the nominee. Mr..
nomination aroused the
most enthusiasm of any made during
the morning.
For Collector the names of H. D..
Hunter, Long and Friar were offered.
All save Mr.. Hunter were withdrawn
and he was chosen by reclamation.
The names of Louis Roberts, L. OIL
and Hiram Hartley were
for the Office of Assessor.
Mr.. Copeland withdrew and Mr..
Roberts securing 104 votes to Mr..
Hartley's SO he was declared the NOM
Charles Swift, of Laddonia, was
nominated for the office of Surveyor
by reclamation, and DIR. G. F. Burk-
halter, of Vandalia, for Coroner In a
like manner.
For County Judge Western District,
@. Rowland was chosen, and for
The Eastern District Henry Cole.
SamMcDonald was nominated, with
put opposition, for the Office of Coun-
~ Attorney, which ended the nomi-
nations for county offices.
W. s. Hathaway moved that the
County Committee be empowered to
ill all vacancies on the ticket occur
between now and election. The
notion was carried.
AS this convention was called mere
y to nominate a county ticket it was
decided that each township delega-
ion should make its nominations sep
and hand in a list of the NOM
nations made to the Secretary of the
county Committee. AS soon as this
s done the LEDGER will publish the
ist in full. After this matter was de-
,ided upon, there being no other bus
ness, the convention adjourned.