Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-10-28
WINNERS NOMINATED
Representative Caucus of Citizens
Chooses City Officers.

noA Isl WarQ, u. "A. outer
alderman End ward, H. B. | und
Aldermen at-Large, N. Vinie,
Anton Watzke
Treasurer, L. M. Larson
Justices, A. L. Stenger, J. C. Nor
rison.
Inere were between $50 ana 200
voters present at the city caucus
called to meet at Spooner's hall
next to the Tribune office on Thurs
day evening. The caucus was re-
preventative gathering of the citizens
OF Morris, and the large number of
business men who had turned out
was especially remarked upon.
Their influence was felt in the strong
ticket of good business men that
was selected.
The caucus was called to order by
j. 9. Morrison, and a temporary
organization effected by the selection
of W. G. Bicknell as chairman, and
E. K. Putnam and Joe Gaffney as
clerks. This organization, was then
made permanent.
Nominations for mayor being
asked for, Mayor John House was
recognized. AS Mr. House stepped
to the front, he was greeted with
cheers. With few fitting words, he
placedi in nomination as his successor
W, +. Cooley, and spoke of Mr.
Cooley's especial qualifications for
the place. There being no other uom-
inatioLs for the place, the clerk was
on motion of W. L. Colyer instructed
to cast the ballot of the caucus for
MIR. Cooley.
There were enthusiastic cries for a
speech" and Mr.. Cooley responded |
briefly. He said he was not a !
speech maker, but thanked the cit
liens for the honor they conferred |
upon him. He said no mayor was
able to please everyone, and he did
not know that he could, but he
would at least do the best that be
knew how. This sentiment was we'll
received by the caucus. Mr.. Cooley
will enter upon the duties Of mayor
next January unhampered by any
other pledge than this ole to do the
best he. can.
Alderm en-at-large were also NOM !
mated without opposition, Anton
and N. Vlnje, the latter
being named by George Hogan, one
Of the present aldermen who did not
desire second term
G. B. Randall nominated A. l..
S;enger and j. c. Morrison as ]ustic-
es to succeed themselves, and the
clerk was instructed to cast the
ballot.
The first contest of the caucus was
over the office of treasurer. j. G.
Morrison nominated the present
Incumbent, L. M. Larson, and G. r.
G. Johnson nominated Chas. Lee,
the editor of the Sun. The ballot
Larson liz, and Lee 48.
MIR. Larson's large majority was an
agreeable surprise to his MANY
friends.
For alderman from the first ward
j. A. Gutter was chosen to succeed
himself without opposition.
For alderman from the second |
ward, a small contest developed be-
tween II. B. Lun5, the present in
,umbent, and w, L, Colyer. Mr.
J B Ormoud made a strong speech |
n favor of Mr.. Lund. He spoke of
he harmony th.t had characterized |
he caucus, and of tho claim that
Mr.. .Lund had on the voters as
me of the two members of the pre-
ent council that asked for re-
election. At the conclusion of the
peech, the voters from the second
ward proceeded to ballot. and cast
z votes for Colyer and 70 for Lund.
After rendering a vote Of thanks
o L. G. Spooner for the use Of the
all, the caucus adjourned.
1t is matter for congratulation
hat there was in this caucus but
title of the contest of two years
7han an attempt was made to draw
arty lines in the city contest. If
be contest on city treasurer and
fderman from the second ward
ere taken as an aftermath of that
ontest, it means magnificent en-
orsement of the present administra-
on.