The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-05-21
REPUBLICAN,
CO. CONVENTION
Republicans of Mclean Co.
Gather in Delegate Con-
venti0n and Place i'm the
Field Candidates for the
County and Legislative
Offices.

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precincts throughout the county
gathered in Washburn Monday and
placed in nomination a county
ticket and selected delegates to the
various district and state conven-
tions to represent Mclean. county,
and thus closed the preliminary
arrangements for the Republican
campaign Of 1904 in Mclean Go.
While there were some differ
ences between and among different
delegations, it can be %truthfully
said that the convention was a har-
monious one and but one contest
for place on the county ticket was
carried to the floor Of the conven-
ton. that of county Judge, between
Messrs. p. A. Lamb and Geo. P.
Gibson, Mr.. Lamb securing the
nomination by a vote Of % to 81.
The candidates selected are rep
resentative men, we'll and favorably
known to the people of the county,
and have the undivided endorse
ments Of the voters Of the home
precincts, and all the candidates
should fare we'll at the hands of
Mclean county electors next No
vember.
The vote at the different prima-
ries was fattering and evinced the
fact that the voters took an inter-
est in the caucuses although the
season was a busy one. Washburn
led in the number of votes, Den
hof being a close second with liz
votes, Casselman SO, and SO on
down the line, the total votes cast
at the primaries being close to 800.
Convention was called to order by John Sat
%terlund. On motion E. C. Waydeman was
+. F. Ramsey, assistant secretary. IL.
On motion the chair was authorized to ap-
point the following committees consisting of
three members each: On Resolutions. On Gre
dentials and on Permanent Organization.
rhe chair appointed the committees as follows:
On Resolutions, Messrs Wallin. Breitzman
AMI Keim.
On Organization, Messrs Ferguson, Bloom
ana Neal.
On Credentials, Messrs Henry G. Olson, John
Schlenker and L.. Seibel.
On motion convention adjourned for fifteen
minutes.
On again assembling the committee on per-
manent organization made the report that the
temporary organization be made permanent.
which motion prevailed.
The committee on credentials reported the
seating Of the delegates whose credentials had
been acted on by the central committee.
The committee on resolution made the follow
Ing report which was duly adopted by the con-
~vention:
The Republicans "f Mclean County assembled
by their delegates in County Convention reafirm
their belief in the integrity and soundness of the
tine honored principles Of Republicanlsm, and
leel that in the hands Of republican statesmen
under the guidance Of u fearless and patriotic
president, suck as that Ut Theodore Roosevelt,
questions of state will be settled SO as to per-
petuate the interests Of the common people, the
prosperity, the greatness ana the glory of the
american nation.
To the ability and general worth Of the sen
ators and Congressman representing North Da-
k0ta at the national capitol, we point with pride
and feel that their detention in their respective
positions will be for the good and the prestige
II North Dakota.
We recognize the business and executive
ability Of +. Y. Sarles. of Trxill Co., candidate
for governor and believe shat Is governor Of this
state his administration would be Y just and
Fcreditsble one. and the delegates from Mclean
county are Instructed to use Ill honorable means
to secure his nomination.
Tn nominees Of this convention for county
and district officers w pledge to economy la the
administration Of county Affairs
The following delegates were elected to At
tend the Fargo convention: John Sstterlund,
w. L. Nusssle. I'd x. Moore. Fred Ramsey,
a.. A. Hull. Peter Beauchamp. r. X. Eastman,
p. n. Ferguson. c. Rust, Geo. L. Robinson, O.
F. McGray.
The delegates nominated to 60 to Grand
Forks are: Aug. Z. johnson, E. 8. Neal, E. G.
Waydenan, w. Burt. j. A. Davis, j. 7. Nc.
Cnlloch, FrsAk Thompson. T. J. Haugebsrg,
Henry Bartz. joe Packeleau, VIM. Dean and
j. A. Hyland alternate
Delegates, to Mandant0 attend the judicial
convention: AdolpA Wacker, ID. K. Prentice,
JIM. Patterson, J. 1. Dillon and Geo. r. Glib.
SOn.
Moved that Aug. X. johnson and John Schlen-
ker candidates for senator and representative
respectfully, be authorized to select nine dele.
caters to the legislative convention, motion pre-.
vailed.
The nomination of the county Officers was the
next order Of business; The following Officers
wsr. placed In nomination:
County Auditor, o. b. Wing.
County Treasurer, F. Irwin Root.
sheriff, Ole Gradin.
Register Of Deeds, HansC. Nygaard.
Clerk Of Court, Peter 4. Schmidt.
States Attorney, W. L. Nuessle.
County Judge. E.A Lamb.
County Surveyor, &C D. Solem.
Superintendent Of Schools, H. O.. Olson.
County Commissioner district No. 8.
Frank futz.
justices Of the Peace. A. G.. Ranard.
J. r. Howell.
John Birtel.
John Wlttmayer.
Constables' r. A. Eggert, Jas. Avery.
K. +. Shoemaker, John M3rtz.
Public Administrator, Henry Bartz.
Assessor district No. 1, John Wydstrom.
:. =" /" I" 2, John w. Robinson,
" :" " =. 3, II. Hoffman,
The nomination for the ONCE Of Coroner was
left to the committee on vacancies. = com 1litt 60
Of three appointedby the chair consisting OF
MeAsrs S;.ttstllnl. Walll AND Johnson.
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