The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-10-15


the Republicans of the county of Hun
terdon met in the Court House yester-
day afternoon, and the convention was
called to order by Chas. n. Reading,
Chairman of County Committee, who
nominated Chas. A. Skillman, of Lam
bertville, as Chairman. Mr.. Skillman,
who is an old-time Republican, made
a stirring speech on taking the chair.
VIM. G. Calls was chosen Secretary.
The call of the townships showed
that all were fully represented. The
following committees were then APP
pointed
Permanent Organization - Frank
Barley, + T. Bush, George S. Foss.
Rules-Judson r. Kerr, Geo. Gano,
Chas Anderson.
Credentials Matthias Apgar, Chas
+. Felmly, Wilmer BELLS.
Resolutions-Cla Pierson, John L.
Cox, Jos c. Hoffman.
After a short recess, the Committees
reported in favor of continuing organ
iaation, and for same rules governing
last convention. The resolutions
adopted were as follows;
We heartily endorse the principles
of the Republican party as stated in
the Republican National Convention
of 1900, and as reaffirmed at the last
Republican Congressional Convention
in this District.
We endorse the liberal, able and
fearless policy of Theodore Roosevelt,
as President of the United States, and
commend his Jealous endeavors to
promote the interests of the whole
people, to protect the rights of both
labor and capital, and to settle peace
ably all differences of opinion between
employers and laborers, and thus to
bring to speedy termination the pro-
longed strike in the coal regions,
which is menaeing the comfort of the
people of this land and threatening
her industries.
We highly commend the admins
tration of our state government, and
point with pride to its pledges kept and
duties faithfully performed.
We congratulate the voters of this
district upon the high character, great
ability and eminent fitness of our can
didate for Congress, Judge tanning,
and believe his election will give us n
Congressman who will represent all
classes honestly, faithfully and with
impartial ability.
| We commend to the people of this
county the nominees of this eonven-
ton, and pledge to them and to Judge
Lanning our hearty support.
The townships were then called for
nominations for Sheriff. Clinton bor-
ough named James Wyckon, and there
being no other nominations, he was
unanimously declared the nominee.
George W. Arnett, Of Lambertyille,
was the unanimous nominee of the CON
vention for Member of Assembly, and
DIR. Alfred b. Nash, of Frenchtown,
for Coroner.
The members of the County Execu-
tive Committee were named by the
townships as follows:
Alexandria Oliver Butler.
East Bethlehem-Wm. f. Johnson
West Bethlehem-O. w. Vannatta.
Clinton Township-Wm.E +. Hoffman
Clinton Borough-Ch Tomson
Delaware-Edward Shepherd.
East Amwell-William II. Manners.
| Franklin George w. Cronce.
| Frenchtown-Thomas Palmer.
High Bridge-Percival Chrystie.
| Hollands. Il. Ballet.
| junction Borough-E. p. Baylor.
Kingwood-Thomas Jardine.
| / nm hartvtlla ward Minha
Murray; I'd ward, Frank Barkley; Sd
ward, Edward Silvers.
East Lebanon-Exton G. Apgar.
West Lebanon-James Smith.
East Raritan-C Charles Il. Felmley.
West Raritan- George w. Fulper.
| North Readington-J. V. Stillwell.
South Reedington Joseph Brokaw =.
| Stockton Borough Eden b. Hunt
| East ewksbury-Henry III. Swick.
| West Tewksbury Thomas G.. Hofi-
man.
| Union John =. Gano.
West Amwel-Chas. T.. Holcombe.
At Large-Charles N. Reading.
Charles N. Reading, Frank Barley
and Samuel Morse were appointed q
committee to notify the candidates and
bring them before the convention.
Judge Lanning, the candidate for
Congress, was introduced and made a
strong, logical and convincing speech
on the tariff and trust questions. He
was given three hearty cheers at the
| close
The candidates were then introduced
and each spoke, few appropriate
words in accepting the nomination.
| The convention was enthusiastic
and harmonious, and adjourned with
an earnest purpose to work for the
success of the whole ticket.