Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-23
sAGADAHoc REPUBLICANS
Nominate Full County Ticket Without
Outside Interference.

Bath, Me-, June 22-The Sagadahoc
county convention was held here, to-
day, almost a full delegation, q Of the
% members being present. Hon. Harold
NJ. Sewall Of Bath presided and H. r.
White was chosen secretary.
John S. Hyde of Bath. w. c. Todd Of
Georgetown and c. II. Willis of Tops
ham, were appointed committee on
resolutions. The resolutions commend
ed the policy Of the Republican party
in general both State and Nation.
The following nominations were
made:
Senator-Albert II. Shaw. Bath.
County Commissioner-Chas c. Cros-
by Arrowsic.
Sheriff. w. Ballou, Bath.
Treasurer-Albert l.. StrOut Bath.
Register Of Probate-Harry l.. Web
Der. Phippsburg.
County Attorney-Chas. D. Newell.
Richmond.
The only contests were over county
commissioner and county attorney. E.
r. Mains Of Woolwich had one vote for
county commissioner and George w.
Hunt of Bath had IL votes for county
attorney.
All the delegates except one from Per
kins were present. as follows: Arrowsic
C. r. Willis; Bowdoin, J. B. Ward
Bow doinham, F. II. Purington. w. r.
Kendall. R. d. Purington; Bath. ID. d.
Clark. A. B. Stilphen. S. II. Duncan. F
A. Palmer. A. H. Shaw. c. l.. Turner,
J. Grassy. John S. Hyde. Henry X
White. Charles II. Greenleaf: George >
grown L " s e. fead phippspn ssfis
s. Rowker: Richmond. Edwin l.. Totman
/. l.. Spaulding, Charles II. Jackson;
oprh1 Han !! VEST a s Rath b. W Hhn Wn
ter: Woolwich d. 8. Carter.
The convention was called to order al
1025 by Charles d. Newell of Richmond
q member of the county committee. and
a temporary organiza ton was formed by
the choice of Hon. Harold M. Sewall as
chairman and Henry b. White as secre-
MIR SewalI made an interesting speech
in which he referred eloquently to the
record Of Sagadahoc county as a unit toI
the Republican party. praised the WorR
of the party, and scored the Democrats
in a manner which was hugely enjoyed
Judging from the frequent interruptions
The committee on credentials headed by
Charles d. Newell. reported q delegates
present.
SIeOTGetOWH, anu - L w HIS VI ftlOWSit
were appointed committee on resoiu-
tons and they presented the following
report:
We. the Republicans of Sagadahoc coun-
ty. in convention assembled do
Resolve, that we heartily endorse the
administration of President Roosevelt In
that II has made for prosperity In mate
rial affairs. equal rights and safety fol-
all men. and honesty and fearlesSneSS In
public administration.
That we heartily believe in the build
ing and operation of the Panama canal by
our government.
That we reaffirm our belief In the wis
dom and efficiency of the protective
tariff.
That We view with approval and look
for good from the movement to find some
measure of relief from the conditions un-
der which our merchant marine Is no"
That we believe in continuing the work
of building powerful navy in that the
ability to fight makes for peace.
That we heartily endorse the senators
and representatives who so ably repre-
. scented our State In Congress. and do en-
. press our respect for and pride in theii
ability. their achievements and their de
votion to the interests of our country
and State.
That We heartily endorse the wise and
husinesslike administration of the Hon
John F. Hill as Governor Of the State.
JOHN S. HYDE,
1 c. T. WILLIS.
w. c. TODD.
Committee on Resolutions
The resolutions were adopted by a unan-
imous vote.