The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-22
The Republican Caucuses.

In the first ward the republicans made an
| eleventh hour hustle, pressed Alderman
Pierp0nt again into the harness despite his
n0uncement that he would not accept the
same, and then completed the moIe imp ort-
ant part of the ward ticket by also re-
nominating Supervisor Fred II. Gould. For
constable, 8. A. Crane who has held the
Office for years to the entire satisfaction of
every one, was re-nominated. The re-
nomination Of the alderman and supervisor
is however regarded with unusual salts
faction as both Offices are important ones
and the retention In them of two
men of the ability and general strength
which Messrs. Gould and PierpOnt possess,
something which is assured by their mere
nominations, Is matter for cOngratulatiOn.
| The second ward INDUCED In slight
show of contest In the matter of alderman.
There were said to be two candidates In
the field but when the ballots were counted
it almost appeared that there had been but
one after all. Albert l.. Nichols, who has
operated the Corunna road elevator for
several years and whose business interests
are Identical with the best interests of the
city, received fifty-two votes to fourteen
cast for his opponent. Mr.. Nichols Is one
of the solid and substantial of the younger
business men of the city and is man who
makes friends on every side. His friends
are not won however by any vacilating
weakness but more by pleasant way of
has some respect for the honest opinion of
others even when it does not agree with
ones own. Mr. Nichols will make careful
and intelligent official. The other i'm
portant ward Office, that of supervisor, was
given to Mr.. A. b. Crane who has filed the
position to the entire satisfaction of his
constituents for the past year and was
given the denomination without any oppO-
sitiOn whatever. The nomination for con-
stable went to Chas. Owens who is qualified
for the position In every way and will fill 1t
to the satisfaction of all.
| In the third ward, as events proved last
night when recount was made in the mat
ter OF supervisor, there was general up
heaval. Alderman Cnrry was defeated for
denomination, the nomination going to
John Brown, Jr., one Of the young repub-
lican workers of the ward and q man who
has taken an active interest In the affairs of
the city for several years. He occupies,
besides, responsible position In Estey
factory A which he has held for several
years. In the matter of supervisor there
was also change. though it was not dis
covered until recount was made last even
ing. 1t was announced Wednesday even
ing that Julius Frieseke had been re-
nominated by q majority of five The
recount last night showed that his oppon-
ent, w. A. Kent, received the nomination
by the close majority of two. The nomi-
nation for constable went to Guy A. Cole.
In the fourth ward there was a contest
which was contest. At least that was
what was supposed to be the case, although
when the votes were counted II did not
look as though there had been 80 much of
contest after all. If politics is war, as some
people have been credited with saying,
then the men who attempted to defeat the
alderman and the supervisor in the fourth
for denomination may indeed be justified
in agreeing with General Sherman in the
latter's opinion of what war is. 1t is GER
tainly true that the aldermen and supervisor
of the fourth ward have holds on their con-
stltuents which are worthy of study on the
part of would-be polticians-particular
ly any who may have the inclination to at
tempt to dispute their claims. As for their
election there is small room for doubt
but that the returns on election day will
show quite as conclusive results and re-
suits quite as satisfactory to the republican
nominee as were the results of the caucus
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Jordan is an &C
tive and energetic politician who never fails
to fight when he goes after anything In the
council. The nominee for constable was
Harry Van Dyne, former member of
Company G.
In the fifth ward the caucus re-nominated
Alderman w. K. Washburn by acclama-
ton and filed the remainder of the ticket
with the name Of John Evans for SUPER
visor and Hiram Monroe for constable.
Mr.. Washburn has served his constituents
In the council to their very evident satisfac-
ton and the occasion of his nomination was
made to sound very much like an ovation.
Owing 10 his expectation of being candi-
date for mayor Supervisor Parker was not
a candidate for denomination for that Office
and the choice of the eau Gus fell on John
Evans, young man who has but just be-
gun to take part In the politics of the city
and county. He, however, enjoys the re-
spect and confidence of his associates and
apparently has the best of prospects for an
election before him. The candidate for
constable is an experienced man and will
make good officer.
SHIAWASSEE'S SCHOOL COM.