The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-09-30

nees for county Offices of this conven.
tion to discharge the duties of their re-
spective offices with fidelity and with
out the assistance OF clerk hire, to be
paid for by the county, and We further
pledge our county treasurer to the
faithful collection of the county taxes,
without any discrimination in favor of
any person, party or corporation.
Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the policy pursued by the present
administration and view with pride the
energy with which our president,
William Mckinley, has managed our
war with Spain.
Resolved, That we cordially invite (
all of our brethren, who were carried
away by the tidal wave of s'free silver"
to return and affiliate with us because
we firmly believe that no party can
show safer record for the admins
tration Of both state and national affairs
than s'that friend of the whole people,
the grand old republican party"
Next in order was the nomination of
candidates for legislative and county
Offices j.. b. Scriven in short but
impressive speech nominated Geo. A..
Johnston for state senator. There
were no other nominations and Mr.,
Johnston was nominated by ACCLAIM
tion.
r. F. Dundass nominated a. L. Bras
for representative and as there were no
other nominations Mr.. Bras was named
by acclAmation.
w. n. Dean presented the name of
George B. Kelsey, of Blendon, for
treasurer and Mr.. Kelsey was the
unanimous choice OF the convention.
J.W. Ottman offered Mr.. W. B.
Tobay, of Rome, as candidate for regis
ter of deeds. The rules were suspend
ed and Mr.. Tobey was unanimously
named for register of deeds.
R. F. Dundass named Henry Swind-
ler for sheriff and the convention un-
animously named Mr.. Swindler for
sheriff.
| ]. A. Kipp placed in nomination for
auditor o. D. Stearns of Badger, M.
D. Lewis placed 81, B. Anderson of
Poosper for the same position. The
ballot resulted as follows: Mr.. An
derson Al and Mr.. Stearns "a. Mr..
Anderson was declared the nominee
for auditor.
M. Z. Bobb, of Beulah, and 81. N.
Cox, Of Badger, were nominated for
clerk of courts. Mr.. Bobb received 43
votes and Mr.. Cox 81. Mr.. Bobb re.
ceived the nomination. Mr.. Bobb was
} named by A. r. Reitzell and Mr.. Coz
by w. 81. Dean.
James Ottman placed in nom
ihation F. u. Powers as mai
fnlly capable of performing the dutiel
q Of states attorney and his nomination
was made by acclammation.
81. P. Beckwith placed the name o
: Judge W. Abbey before the convention
for the nomination OF probate judge
The rules were suspended and Judg'
: Abbey was nominated unanimously TO
= the place.
Miss Carlota Meyer, Of Mitchell, AM
VNfSs LNAbA AlnA43 VI OAAOA3 "oAO AASAAAi
mated for county superintendent. Th
ballot resulted in the nomination {
Mrs. Earl, she receiving As and Mis-
Meyer 20, the former being made tn
unanimous choice OF .he convention.
'. Geo. Murner was named for surveyc
and Geo. Law, of Mitchell East side
, was nominated Assessor.
DR.. John Tatman was named unan
), mously for coroner.
81. W. 'Kress. of Mitchell, j. G. Pu
8, dy, of Mitchell, Warren Rowley,
Perry, G. N. vogus, cf Rome, wei
8, nominated Justices of the peace.
:. E. spangler, of Mitchell, Euger
Graves, of Rome, Earl Cox:
Perry, and George Arland, of Mt. We
- non, were named for constables.
No other business appearing befo
the convention an adjournment W
u, taken.
70, County Central Committee.
During the convention the followi'
county central committee was name
Perry-Geo. A. Thomas.
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