The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
the name of Reuel H. Reed OF Harmony
and this was seconded by Lewis Ander-
son OF Skowhegan.

and this was seconded by Lewis Ander-
son OF Skowhegan.
The committee reported the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Merrill for County Commits
sioner, he receiving 95 votes and Mr..
Reed receiving 80. Mr.. Merrill was de-
clared the nominee for County Commits.
sioner and, on motion of s. w. Herrick,
the nomination was made unanimous.
<. P. Viles of Skowhegan presented
the name of Nathan Fowler of Skowhe-
gan for Register Of Probate. This was
seconded by Geo. B. Stafford of Skowhe-
gan and carried by reclamation and Mr..
Fowler declared the nominee for Register
of Probate.
Mr.. Lewis Anderson for the committee
on resolutions reported the following
platform which was adopted:
Republicans OF Somerset-represent
ing every town and plantation In the
County-in this important presidential
year when issues of great moment are
involved aud interests of tremendous
Significance to our Country are at stake,
declare afresh their loyalty to the sterl
ing principles Of the Republican party
and their confidence IN the Republican
| administration at the National Capitol !;
| firmly believing that the essential inter-
| ests Of this grand country demand the
retention of President Mckinley In the
great office whose exacting duties he
has performed with conspicuous fidelity
wisdom and fOrtitude, during a period
of extreme difficulty and great stress.
We further realize that the election of
Republican House Of Representatives
at Washington In this year 1900 is Of but
1 In 1aoa st.nn lrko hn oil To-.
of Republican President, and, while
Maine will. beyond peradventure, elect
her four Republican Congressman, this
action should be made emphatic by roll
ing up for them and all other Republican
nominees the largest possible majorities
and then In September, strengthen the
hands of Republicans In close States and
Districts whose elections occur 10
! November.
TO this end we pledge to the nominee
for Governor, who shall be named at the
Republican State Conventionto be held
gress In this District, Hon. Edwin G..
Burleigh, and to the several nominees OF
this Convention, our hearty support at
the polls and guarantee them big
majorities. Somerset's place is well to
/ VIC iIobt Ob ukHtihk obu oh'
must maintain this position In the Re
publican Column and fully sustain her
reputation as a strong Republican
County. She will do 1t at the polls, in
September and November.
The following we're reported as mem.
bers of the County Committee for the
two wears beginning January 1901: E
P. Viles, Skowhegan; W. X. Jordan
Bingham L. r. Rand, Detroit; George
H. Clarke, Arson W. F. Mutt, Fairfield
c. o. Small, Madison; E. A. Pattee
Harmony.
The Scion Coruet band, 20 pieces, G
W. Clarke, leader, furnished music for
the occasion. One feature of this must
cal organization is the membership Of
Misses Marguerite and Geneva, young
daughters OF the leader, Mr.. Clarke
They perform their part on their in
struhents gracefully and with the ac-
curacy of veterans. The band gave
the best OF satisfaction and elected many
compliments because of their appearance
and the quality of music rendered.