Gloucester County Democrat., 1897-10-07
The Democratlc County Convention

The Democratic County Convention
! Pursuant to the official call, the repre-
sentatives of the Democracy of Glouceste
county assembled in Prehl's Hall last Sat
urday afternoon.
Promptly at o'clock Char Bowman
s. Cox called the delegates to order, ant
ex-J Judge S. T. Miller was nominated fo
Chairman. The ex-Judge stated that h
would have to leave Woodbury. on the 81
train, and while he appreciated the homo
he would have to decline. Jos. T.
Sickler, Esq of East Greenwich, was ther
nominated and took the gavel, thanking
the Convention for the honor. George W
Reed, of the Second ward Woodbury., was
elected Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Henderson the roll O
Townships was called, and every township
ward, and the Borough of Wenonah re-
ported full delegation.
On motion. the roll of townships wat
called for nominations for Assembly. The
Third ward of Woodbury. presented the
| name of Councilman VIM. F. Buohl. Mr.
Buohl, who was one of the delegates
promptly declined. He said he appreciate
ed the honor his colleagues rendered and
thanked the delegates for the kindly re-
ception of his name, but at this time he
could not accept the honor. A recess oi
five minutes was then taken, at the con-
clusion of which Mr. c. T. Molony nomi-
mated j. d. Carpenter. East Greenwich
seconded the nomination, and the roll call
proceeding, each township seconded the
same, and the nomination was made unani-
nous.
On motion the roll of townships was
again called for nominations for County
Clerk, and the names of Chas. W. Elkin-
ton, of Harrison; Geo. W. Reed, OF Wood
bury, and ex-Assemblyman james j.
Davidson. of Woolwich, were presented
The two 6rst-named gentlemen were pres
ent and declined, because of business re-
lations which could not be neglected, and
MI Davidson's name being the only one
before the Convention, committee consist
ing of John M. Henderson, Edw. Elliott and
Isaac B Pancoast was appointed to wait
upon Mr.. Davidson and secure his consent
| before the nomination was made.
A recess was taken, and on reassembiing
the Committee reported that Mr. Davidson
was not then prepared to give an answer,
butie he must decide then his reply would
be declination. Mr.. Henderson stated
that Mr.. Davidson desired to know what
would be his status as a Federal official
Postmaster at Swedesboro) should he con-
sent to be candidate for County Clerk,
and suggested that the committee be con-
tined to receive Mr.. Davidson's answer be-
fore next Thursday, and announce same in
the next issue of the GLOUCESTER COUNTY
DEMOCRAT. If Mr.. Davidson declined the
Convention would be re-convened next
Saturday p. m. at 2 o'clock at the call OF
Chairman Sickler, to nominate candidate
for County Clerk This suggestion met
with universal approval, and being en-
bodied into motion, was adopted.
The roll of townships was then called
for nominations for Coroner, and these
names were presented: Matthias F. Crane,
of Franklin; DR.. 81. B. Diverty, of Wood
bury, and Capt. C. B. Platt, OF West Debt
ford. The two first named gentlemen de-
clined, and Capt Chas. B. Platt was nomi-
mated by acclamation.
The roll of townships was again called
for naming members of the County Execu-
tive Committee, and the following were
named
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
CLAYToN-Geo. Bermender, F. R.
Nichols.
DEprFoRD John N Valentine, John N
Allen.
EAST GREENwIcH-Philip Burkel, F.
D. Henry.
ELK-Samuel Mead, Jas. W. Hughes.
FRANKLIN-Alfred B. Richman, W. T
Jones,
GLAssBoRo-GeO. Keebler, chas. c.
Abbott.
GREENw1cH-Jas. J. Cowgirl, Harry
Shoemaker.
HARR1soN-Dr. H. Il. Carr, james
White.
LoGAN-C. F. Myers, B. W. Flanagan.
MANTUA-Thos. c. Dilks, Theodore F
Tomlin.
MoNRoE-J. W. Mcclure, W. M. Tom
linson.
SOUTH HARR1soN-R. s. Wood, G. H
Ballenger.
WASHINGTON Frank Garrison, Chas
D. Nicholson.
WEST DEPrFoRD-Capt. C. B. Platt
Dennis Blake.
WENoNAH BoRoUGH-D. W. Brown
Chas. McCracken.
WOODBURY., 1st Ward-John Reihl, Jno
G.. Herman.
WOODBURY.. End Ward-C. A. Madden
Jas. Parks.
WOODBURY., 3rd Ward-J. D. Carpenter
w. F. Buohl.
WooLwICH-Mark Sparks, A. G. Rode
Mr.. Carpenter was then brought befor'
the Convention and thanked the represent
atives of the Democracy for the honor o
the nomination to this important represent
atiye Office. He had not before considered
i the matter of the nomination, but in view
of the heartiness with which it was tender
ed and the unanimity with which
was made, its acceptance was
pleasant duty, even if the nomination VIZ
not ratified at the polls, because it EN-
bodied the choice of the great Democrat
party of the county. But it was not wise t
now conclude that it would not receiv
popular support, hence he pledges
the delegates and through then
the people, that if elected, to the best Q
his ability, he would represent all the pee
j pie.
Capt. Chas. B. Platt then accepted th
nomination for Coroner.
/ Ex-Judge Cox was called for and mad
ringing address.
At 430 o'clock the Convention adjourn
J ed to be re-convened at the call of th
II Chairman