Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-17

Dr. G. Z. Layton, OF Georgetown,
in response TO vigorous calls, also
seconded the nomination OF Mr.. Hvf-
fecker in brief speach that stirred
the convention to enthusiasm. DR.
George w. Marshall, of Milford, did
likewise In fact, the convention
worked itself into a fever OF enthu-
siasm over Mr.. HoiIecker. His NOM
ination was then made by acclama-
ton, with a resounding roar.
Congressman Jonothan s. Willis
was next placed in nomination by
ex-Judge George p. Fisher, Of Mil
.ord. The old Republican war horse
received a cordial greeting and
hearty cheers. In trembling tones
he congratulated the convention
upon its intelligent,manly aud patri-
otto personnel. Then he gave a
glowing tribute to Congressman Will
lis and placed him in nomination.
''You could not nominate a better
man, he said with deep earnestness.
Medford II. Cahoon, of Whining
ton, seconded the nomination. His /
address was stirring and enthusiastic.
In fact, the convention was fairly |
bubblin over with ethusiasm. ready |
to burst forth at the slightest pro-
vocation. Among other good things |
of Mr.. Willis Mr. Cahoon said: "And |
thank God, he's not a bolterl"
whereat the convention howled with
delight.
There were more enthusiastic Sc
conds, by Lawyer William I. Smith
ers, of Dover, and State Chairman
S. J. Wiley. after which Congress
man Willis was renominated, by ac-
clamation with a thorough good
feeling and ringing cheers that would
have warmed his heart had he been
present.
Escorted by State Senator Handy,
DR.. Moore and Dr. Layton, Candi-
date Hoffecker was conducted into
the hall and TO the platform, and re-
ceived heartcheering ovation He
briefly and modesty,
thanking the convention, and prom
ising his earnest efforts for Repub-
lican victory.
WILLIS GETS A CHEER.
Congressman Willis, Who had
been waiting at the hotel
nearby for official notification of
The nomination that he knew was
his, was next escorted into the con-
ventiOn hall by committee. and re-
1eived with wave ofapplause. He
with one of his character {
site speeches, full of oratory and !
party patriotism, which but added /
% the wild enthusiasm with which t
he convention had long been pos a
iessed Ii
Then, after brief address from
Mr.. Addicks, in response to urgent b
.alls and cheers for everything and c
verybody, the convention ad a
burned. Il
THE NOMINEES. r.
John Henry Hofecker, the nOmi- h
zee for Governor, is a life long resi- o
ent of Smyrna, IS years of age. s
lie is engaged in the canning bust d
ess. He was Speaker Of the State G
louise of Representative in 1887, a
nd is now a member of the Della {
rare Pennsylvania Boundary Com =,
lission He has been member of
be Smyrna Town Council and A
chool Board for over thirty years. ~
Ie stands high in his community u
nd has been a Republican since v
ne organization of the party.
Congressman Willis, who was re- -"
was elected on the Re- %
ublican tidal wave that over al
helmed Delaware in 1894. 81
OF the electoral candidates James tn
Shaw, Sr., is a wooden manufac- pr
lrer of New Castle. D. Mifilin te
Jilson is Kent County fruit CT
rover. Daniel S. Fooks is re- h;
red farmer. very wealthy, now B
siding at Laurel, Sussex County. NJ