The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-10
CONVENTION AT MONTROSE.
Sus4achanna County Republicans Select
Ieadcrs-Other Tories.

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Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.
Montrose. April a.-The county con-
v-ntion of the Republicans Of Susquc-
hanna is now a matter of the past.
W. -. 4. Ainey, chairmah OF III"
country committee. called the conNen-
tion to order at 1880 Il. IN. and after
a short speech Of congratulation an
nouncod W. n. McCreary and l.. Z.
Fox as Temporary secretaries. Ed
ward Raynsfcra Warner ssearlc chen
arose and with the grace which Is
characteristic of that astate lawyer and
politician placed in nomination Hon.
Philo Burritt. Of l'niondaie. for tenn
porary chairman. Mr.. Bulritt was
elected unanimously. After ii felicitous
address h proceeded 10 name the MEM
bers OF different, committees. then ;h'
convention adjourned until o'clock.
1t was nearly 80 O'Clock when tenn
porary Chairman Eurritt called the
afternoon session To order. 4. 4. Pratt.
Of New Milford. was elected permanent
chairman ard W. II. McCreary. l..
Jones and +. Wildenbulg-r selected for
secretaries.
The following named were then nom
mated:
Delegate TO national conventlon-C.
i. Wright.
Delegates to state coaventi1n--B. +.
Pride. +. :. Greenwood.
Members of assembly,. W. Moore,
James W. Adams.
For sheriT--W. II. Duel
Register and rccurder-S. :. Wright
County commisSionerS-G. !. .Tingley,
Harrison HARRINGTON.
County auditUrs--Charlcs AiEey. :.
Shea.
During the III ioceedings Of the con-
ventiun considerable applause was
manifested and each successful nomi-
nee was forced to acknowledge himself
AS grateful for the favor bestowed upon
him. Congressman J II. Coddihg. OF
Towanda. and senator Hardenburg,
who We're in town. also made rousins
speeches. and IN all ii was a great day
for Republican enthusiasm. But two
districts called for the attention Of the
committee On contests, Middletown and
BiidgeWater and in each case the
grievances were amicably and happily
settled The ticket Is an exceptionally
strong one, the division of offices Is eX-
ceedingly equal and dinerent sections
of the county are represented.
Everyone appeared pleased at the
result anu unsuccessful aspirants
agreed to IA man to heartily support the
entire ticket.
Among the spectators were A. r. Nc
Collun, Z: $. Frink H. s. Jessup j. II,
CorW,in MuntrOse; r. H. Manning,
susquehanna; T. Kirow, Great Bend;
| James H. King, Rush; John H. Court
right and many others
The several candidates for register
and recorder all withdrew save
S ), Wright, leaving him alone
In the field. Chairman Pratt, who,
by the way, made an exceedingly
good executive, facetlously remarks
that Mr.. Wright could also withdraw II
| he desired as he did not do so his nomi-
nation was unanimous.
Miss Fannie Lathrop, who has been
| spending the winter in the south, has
returned home.
Henry Birchard, of Susquehanna.
editor Of the Transcript, was in Mont
rose for the convention. Editor Birch
ard Is perennial and the bloom OF youth
/ tenance.
Professor G. f.. Monkey, of Halislead
vas III Montrose. Professor MoXely Is
an aspirant for the office of county su.
| yerintendent of schools He has fol
seven years been the principal Of the
Hallstead schools and Is we'll qualified
for the office. His friends throughout
the county are legion. and with Pro-
fessOr James out of the contest, II Is
conceded that he will be the next in.
| cumbent.
No political function In Susquehanns
county Is complete success unless
sraced by the presence Of Z. r. W
Searlr Ed was chairman Of the com
mittee Oh contested seats. and needless
u say. made good one.
There is not single noininte oI
the ticket but what will receive tn,
full support of the party: the men are
ali well-known. Of good calibre and ar,
| winners.