The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-03-28
WRAY IS MAYOR.
Sweeping Republican Victory in
Municipal Elections.

The results of the municipal elec-
ton Monday were highly pleasing to
the Republican organization that
made the fight. The victory was one
of the most complete that the party
has enjoyed in the city for years.
The turn coat policy of the Citizens
organization availed but little and the
Citizens ticket went down to defeat,
John Perry, candidate for assessor
on the Citizens ticket was elected,
and with that exception the Republi-
cans won. Honorable VIM. Wray will
be the mayor for the next two years.
John Mccoy was chosen as city
solicitor. Walter Campbell was in
structed to remain in his position of
city treasurer. Neagle made hard
fight against him and was backed by
hosts of friends but Mr.. Campbell's
strength was too much to be over
come.
O'Hearn, Citizen, was elected to
the council from the First ward de-
feating James Willis, Republican, land
VIM. Cunningham in the Fourth was
defeated by j. H. Augustine. The
count in the Second ward makes
tie between Gossage, Citizen and Sim
clair, Republican. Baker was an easy
winner in the Third ward and the
Fifth ward was loyal toiDr. Cole and
told him to stay in his place. on the
council.
There were number of surprises
in the returns of the wards. The
banner of good behavior should go to
the Second ward. The Citizens looked
to this ward for majority for Sewers
of about $50. Two years ago Sewers
had majority of "a in this ward and
Mr.. Geneva carried the ward for the
council by the same majority. The
ward turns around and gives Mr..
Wray majority of 10 and the coun-
Gil stands a tie between the two
candidates. This is splendidIrecord
and one that the people of the ward
may we'll feel proud of. 1t is COM
pliment to Mr., Wray and one that he
appreciates. The ward hasl always
been considered the Democratic
stronghold of che city, and although
it was the residence precinct of the
mayor he did not expect to carry it.
The hardest fight against Campbell
was made in the Third ward but the
combined efforts of Neagle's friends
could not cut Campbell's strength to
any great extent. Mr. Neagie In his
run Tor city treasurer was but trying
his wings as it were. The gentleman
would like to be county treasurer and
he was testing his strength in the
city by his work in Mondays cleo
ton.
The Fifth ward which is looked up
on as fighting ground and is carried
first by this one and then by that
came to the support of the Republi-
can column in a manner that was
most commendabIe. The Citizens
claimed the ward by 35 and the Re-
publicans polled it 25 in their own
favor. The figures gave the Republi-
cans 80 majority on DR.. Cole, Much
credit is due to the ward committee
man George Andrews for the faith
full and hard work that he put in up
on the ward. The size of the major
ity and the changes wrought are due
largely to his efforts.
The people have said that they have
approved of the acts of MIR. Wray
and his administration of city affairs
and he was replaced by an increased
majority. Two years ago the gentle
man had majority of 1856 and this
time it is 251 or an increase of 66
votes.
Sinclair Wins.
The tie vote for councilman from
the Second ward was decided by lot
this afternoon and Sinclair won.
All hail!
We will now go forward to an era
of prosperity and growth such as the
city has never before known.
At New sharon.
Special to DAILY HERALD.
New Sharon, March 26.-But little
interest was manifested in the munich.
pal election here yesterday, two
councilmen only to be elected. The
Citizens ticket elected it's candidates
by the following vote:
Tracey Osborn. .-.--........ 154
George Barbour. ..144
The Republican candidates received
the following vote:
Malin Bainbridge. SO
W. j. Nicholson........... 81
At Beacon.
Special to DAILY HERALD.