Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-26
CAUCUSES.
Large Attendance.
Delegates to County Con-
vention Were Named.
Land Appraisers In the
Various Wards.
Much Enthusiastically In
terest Displayed.
Auqurs Success For the Democratic
Candidates.

Every caucus in the city was
marked by an unusal display OF en-
thusaism. The vote was large and
the interest manifested lively.
1t augurs success for the Demo-
cracy. The people realize that an
opportunity is presented this year
for glorious victory. The party
which has been fighting their battles
ever since it was organized, will
place a ticket before the Ohio and
Summit County voters this year,
that will receive the support Of every
man who is a follower of that great
leader, William Jennings Bryan.
Here in Akron, there is unanimfty
of feeling in the Democratic ranks,
in marked contrast to the factional
strife in the party Of Mark Hanna
and Col. Dick. Throughout the city
the attendances at the caucuses eX-
ceeded all expectations.
First Ward.
There was but one list of delegates
q. IL r;,-4 ,,,,rd Tho oououc ba1d
at Barnett's barn on n. Main street,
was largely attended. 1t was called
to order by John w. Geary. G. D.
Seward was selected rs chairman,
and Albert Holloway secretary. The
delegates selected to the county con-
vention are: VIM. Williams, James
Hollings, John w. Geary, o. L.
Sewers, A. Brooker, Geo. Brodt, j..
K. Simmons and Samuel Marvel.
J.K. Simmons was unanimously
named as land appraiser. The pre-
cinct committeeman are: A, Albert
Holloway; B, John w. Geary; c..
VIM. Williams.
Second Ward.
The second ward Democrats eau
cused at the Central Engine House.
William j. Doran was named as
chairman and E. 8. Harter secretary.
The nomination of William Nelan as
real estate appraiser was made
unonimous. Precinct committee
men selected were: A, w. J. Doran !;
B, M. J. Hoynes, G, August Haber-
kost. Delegates selected were:
Larry Hallinan. w. J. Doran, John
Vaughan, August Haberkost, John
Doyle and Miles Mcfarland.
Third Ward.
In the Third ward 120 votes were
cast for land appraisers. The caucus
was an enthusiastic one. The only
contest was in the selection of a land
appraiser. George G. Schaeffer and
Miles Hoff were nominated. Mr..
Schaeffer received lis votes and Mr..
Hoff 8. The meeting was called to
order by G. G. Benner. Frank Fie-
beger was made chairman and H. E..
Address secretary. ]. A. Wintrode
and G. w. Kempel were selected as
tellers. The delegates selected were !:
Hugh McGarry, George Schaeffer,
Geo. Cummins, Dan OMAR, James
Brannan, Burt Sanford, Charles Ley,
Charles Benner, John Wintrode,
Harry Address, III. Homer and VIM.
Clerkin.
Precinct committeeman are: A,
Daniel McGarry; B, George Cum
Minis; G, ii. E. Address; d, M.
O'Rielly.
Fourth Ward.
The Fourth ward caucus, held at
Market House hall, was called to
order at I O'Clock. A large crowd
was present and general enthusiasm
was manifested.
A. G. Bachtel was elected president
and Fred w. Gayer secretary.
The following were elected dele
gates: John Gross, George Wetz-
stein, John Sharp, Ed. Bolan, G. E.
Swinehart, Jacob Hallouer, John
Kroeger, A. A. Halter, Gustav
Kluge, John McFarlin, Joseph Koeb-
erie, George Hopp, John Weohler
John Grether, VIM. Manthey, Sher-
man Warner j Joseph Bachman, Christ
Rogler and Barley Lynch.
For land appraiser the names of c.
G. Stutzman and Christ LambacheI
were placed in nomination. Stutz-
man received 25 votes and LambacheI
lSl. Ward committeeman: Prec. A
A. A. Halter; b. Ed. Bolan; G., Joe