Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-25
For Mavor-J. T. MOAK.

For Mayor. T. MOAK.
For Treasurer-J DITSCH LER.
For Assessor-HUGH l.. KERR.
The above ticket was placed in nom
ination by the Republican city conven-
ton, held in the common council
chamber, Saturday evening. The con-
vention was the largest Republican
gathering of it's kind ever occurring
here, every ward being represented by
three delegates except the Seventh,
which had two. The lobby was filled
with interested lockers on.
After the reading Of the call by Chair
man Moak, Of the city committee, an
organization was effected by electing
A. E. Mendenhall to preside and W. P.
Brown to act as secretary. The chair
appointed L. c. Fischer and Alex. Dun
ham as credentials committee, and
the following delegates were reported
as entitled to seats: First ward, A. f.
Mendenhall, Jacob .Iossi, Edward May;
Second, l.. G. Fischer, A. Douner, Os-
car Knr2weg; Third, s. 6. Roper,
Thomas Moore, ". P. Brown; Fourth,
John Robinson. Theo. Dobbratz, John
Bailey; Fifth, Samuel Preston, Alex
Dunham. John j. Evans; Sixth, w f.
Gruetzmacher, w. Stieg, w. Welk;
Seventh W. Feldschneider, A. Manske.
Upon motion, it was agreed to make
nominations by acclamation, and the
ticket above given Was forthwith
named.
Following his nomination, Mayor
Moak was informed of the conventions
action by a committee appointed for
the purpose-Delegates Roper and
Gruetzmacher-and be appeared be-
fore the convention and made an ad-
dress of some length, touching upon
several matters pertaining to the citv's
business during the past year, and
which were germane to the present
campaign. In a clear and comprehen-
sive manner he showed wherein his
administration Of affairs was worthy of
city's taxpayers. Articles published
elsewhere give full particulars as to two
points he brought ont
A city committee. composed of J. 7.
Moak, Jesse Stone and w. f. Gruetz-
macher, was appointed, after which
the convention adjourned
Since the convention Mr.. Kerr has
declined the nomination of assessor.
His place will be filed by an appoint
ment Of the Republican city committee.
THE NOMINEES.
No extended introduction of the can
dIdate for mayor is needed at this
time. Mr.. Moak as public servant is
we'll and favorably known to our peo-
pie. His official qualifications ard high
capabilities are undisputed in all cir
cles- During the past year he has
brought to the mayors Office business
administration that must commend it.
self to every lair minded citizen. and
with him returned for another year
continuance OF this desirable condition
is assured. Mayor Moak has been lust
and fair to all, and has acted intelli-
gently and for the city's best interests
| on every question. His reelection
would be but what is Justly due him at
the hands Of an appreciating public.
The nominee for treasurer, Jacob
Ditschler, is we'll known German who
has lived here for many years. He is
popular, reliable and in all WAYS
worthy Of the position he seeks. He
is veteran Of the late war, and promi-
nent in Grand Army and lodge circles.
Mr.. Ditschler has a host of friends
throughout the city who will rally to
his support at the polls, and if elected
he can be depended upon to serve the
taxpayers faithfully.
SUPERVISORS AND ALDERMEN.
The following are the Republican
candidates for supervisors, aldermen
and school commissioners, placed in
nomination by the several ward eau
cuses last Thursday evening:
First ward-Superv1sor, NJ, II. Gaeb
Ter; aldermen, Charles A. Skinner. A.
| E. Needham.
Second ward-Supervisor, Robert
Jaeger; aldermen, Herman Wertheim-
er, Louis Schmidt; school commission
er, W. G. Pritzlaff.
Third ward = Supervisor, William
Edwards; aldermen, W. c. Stone.
Nicholas O'Connell.
Fourth ward-Supervisor John Rob
inson; aldermen, S. M. Eaton, James
Prendergast; school commissioner,
Frank NJ Eaton.
Fifth ward Supervisor, Henry Wink
enwerder, Sr; aldermen, John Kess-
Ter, Otto R. Kruger; Justice of the
peace, Alex. Dunham.
Sixth Supervisor, IT. Bassing
er; aldermen, Edward mborn. Albert
Ioeff1er; school commissioner, Emil
Kaercher.
| Seventh ward -Curoru;cou E-o.1