Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-02-15
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In Most of the Townships There VIII be
Contests for the Candidacy for
Members of the Board.

members OF the Board.
When the Board of Freeholders meet
in May, there will be several mem bers to
swear in, several of the present members
retiring from the body by reason Of the
expiration of their terms. In almost
every instance these members will be
candidates for reelection.
Bridgeton will elect two members to
the Board. The term of B. Frank Hires.
of the T.ird ward, expires, and it is
understood that the Democrats will re-
nominate him. The Repub ublicans are
discussing two gentlemen as candidates.
William III. Ballenger, of Franklin street,
and Walter s. Cummings, formerly in
the grocery business. Both gentlemen
have announced themselves as candi-
dates for the nomination.
Milville will elect one member. Di-
rector Reeves term expires this spring,
but it is understood the Fourth ward ill
return him without contest.
Deerfield township will elect a sue
cessor to Daniel Souder. 1t is under
stood that that gentleman has already
become a resident of this city, and conse-
quently cannot be candidate for re-elec
ton. William B. Bivens, of Roseuhayn,
will probably be named by the Republi-
cans, and the Democrats may have quite
contest before selecting a candidate to
oppose him.
Down in Lawrence township, the union
caucus will probably select a candidate
from the Democracy. Henry S. Garrison
was talked of for while by the Repub-
licans, but he has declined the use of his
name, The contest will probably be
between Phoenix Cosier, the present en-
cumbent, and Harvey o. Newcomb. The
caucus will be lively one, and the battle
is now on. Mr.. Cosier will strive hard to
be returned, and Mr.. Newcomb, who is a
member of the Township Committee, is
just as determined to win.
Downe township will present contest.
Peter Henderson, who has been three
years in the Board, wants to get back.
His canvass is on. He is being opposed
by a Republican named Hustled, and
there is likely to be bit of riparian and
anti-riparian blood spilled before the
contest is finished.
Commercial will also select a candidate.
Freeholder Samuel B. Pagan will be
candidate, and has established thorough
mkdgn. There is no distinct opposi-
ton developed as yet, but there is talk of
Joseph S. Turner taking up the fight.
The name of Captain Harrison Holm
ger has been discussed as candidate.
but it is understood that he does not
sdesire to obtain recognition at this time.
Over in Maurice River, there are now
two candidates being talked about in op-
position to the return of Freeholder
Harry Lore. The latter gentleman will
b. a candidate until the poles are closed
Those opposed to him as candidates are
Arson Camp and Joseph Sutton.
The other ward in Bridgeton to select a
Freeholder, will be the new Fifth ward.
Just who this will be is at this time
problematical. Mr.. Souder, recently
of Deerfield township is spoken OF as a
candidate for the Republican ticket
Luke Sooy is also talked of, while several
have urged Councilman David Sellers to
accept the place. The Democrats are
talking of James Vanleer, former
assessor of the old First ward.
The probabilities are that the Repu bli-
cans will retain control of the Board by a
slight majority. There are two officials
whose terms expire, County Collector
! Garrison and Solicitor Fithian. Both are
candidates for reelection.