Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-09-22
THE CONVENTION.
Considerable Enthusiasm About the Streets
Despite the Rain That Gently

EDWARD c. STOKES. for Senator.
FRANK c. BRAY, for Surrogate.
DIR. LESLIE II. HAND, for Coroner.
The Republican County Convention is
in session Thursday. The delegates were
called together shortly after twelve
O'Clock.
1t was not an ideal convention
day. The rain fell gently and it was ex-
ceedlngly disagreeable during the entire
morning, making out door life almost ur-
bearabie.
Delegations from all over the county
began getting in town early. They came
from all directions. Those in the lower
part of the county came up on the train,
while the Lands township and Millville
came in on the trolley.
There was lots of enthusiasm when the
Lands township people arrived. They
came in on special cars. The Park Band
had gone over to MillviIle and Joined the
delegates and other enthusiasts from
Vineland. They arrived in Bridgeton
shortly after nine o'clock and as the BRAY
enthusiasts left the cars they were cheer
ing for Stokes and Bray. The band was
playing delightfully."-, and the people from
all about the streets crowded about Mr..
Bray and gave him royal reception.
The Lands township delegates were
united to man. They were all for
Stokes and Bray, aud they wore true
blue badges upon which were the names
of Stokes and Bray.
Col. Jarvin Wanser was at the head of
the delegation, and he was accorded
grand reception. He was all smiles. as
he was assured of the support of the
many delegates from this side. He had
the promise of the large majority from
Millville, and the nomination was as
sured on the first ballot.
There was some hustling for awhile
among the lower township delegations,
endeavoring to get Capt. VIM. Fl. Town
send to withdraw. He was assured of
the support only of Downe township,
and these delegates were anxious to vote
for Bray, especially when they learned
there would be but one ballot.
There was considerable other buzzing
about. 1t was early conceded that Mayor
Payne, of Millville, wonld be the chair.
man of the Convention. This gave gen.
eral satisfaction, as the ability of the
Mayor in that capacity is we'll known.
There were some of the delegates who
began early to talk about the Executive
Committee. Chairman Jas. E. Mitchell
is to retire from the head and there was
boom for John r. Radcliffe, of Millville
At present there seems to be little doubt
but that Mr.. Radcliffe will make the posi-
ton.
The Convention.
Chairman Mitchell said the hour had
arrived and ask ed if all the delegates
were seated. it being learned they WERE
he announced that the appointment of a
temporary secretary was in order, and
Elijah R. Parvin was selected temporary
secretary of the Convention. Mr.. Payne
then read the call.
Hon. George w. Payne. Mayor of
Millville, was elected chairman of the
convention.
John w. Green, of Millville, and jar
Wis Wanser, of Vineland, were appointed
committee to escort Mr.. Payne to the
chair.
On taking his seat Mr.. Payne made a
neat speech, which was greatly applauded.
Next in order was the election of two
secretaries Elijah R. Parvin, of Deer
field, and George Hughes, of Bridgeton,
We're elected.
The following committees were ap-
pointed
Credentfols-Ralph NJ Weston, Vine
land; William A. Angelo, Millville, Geo
w. Sloan, Greenwich; William M. Sell
lers, Bridgeton; Winfield Bonham,
Shiloh.
A recess of a few minutes was taken for
the committee to report.
Rules and ResolutionS-John w. New
lin, Samuel Compton. Walter Barlow,
Charles e. Bellows and Edmund Lore.
The Committee on Credentials reported
that no protest except the Third ward of
Bridgeton, where they found only one set
of Credentials. They find the Credentials
correct.
On motion of Mr.. Wanser, of.vineland
the appointing of the County Executive
Committee took place.
Bridgeton, First ward, Philip Quick
and John G. Pierce; Second ward. LIST
precinct, Lorenzo D. Woodruff; End pre-.
cinct, William w. Sellers; Third ward,
George Watkins, Clarence Platts; Fourth
ward, Charles E. Bellows, Geo. w. Hall.
Millville, First ward, William Angelo
John r. Green; Second ward, Portius
Brandriff; Third ward, John r. Radcliffe,
Thomas F. Austin; Fourth ward, Geo.
Branin.,
Laudis, 1st precinct,A. w. Untbank; I'd
precinct. d. S. Edison: 3rd precinct, G,
E. Smith; 4th precinct, J. w. Holt.
Vineland, lst precinct, Walter Barlow :;
I'd precinct, Ralph Weston.
Hopewell, Morris Davis.
Stow Creek, Belford e. Ogden.
Fairfield, Justice Livington.
Lawrence, David Claypoole.
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