Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-03-31
DEMOCRATS HOLD CAUCUS
Under Title of Citizens Ticket
They Nominated City Officers.
TWO GOOD TICKETS IN FIELD
several Republicans Refused TO ALLOW
Their Names 10 Run. md the
Committee Made Other
Appointme nj

The Citizens Democratic) conven- .
tion last Friday evening, drew out n
fair size crowd at the City Hall
and they nominated full ticket To
oppose the regular Republican ticket at
the polls new week.
Thev had a mass convention, and
each ward drew aside TO nominate their
ward officers. and reported TO the con
yention. when all massed 10 nominate
the CITY ticket. The total vote of the
convention being less than the number
If votes cast in the LIST ward AT the
republican caucus
This form was a slight departure from
the usual method of holding clty con
yentions. but seemed 70 be faNorably
accepted.
The existence of two tickets III the field
i as il should be, for competition IN
elections. as in private business, prompts
interest and enthusiasm, and impresSes
more fully upon the successful candl-
dates the dignity and responsibility OF
their offices. The dcmocrates justly
feel that their party should be represen-
ted in the city's government, but TO
accomplish this il II necessary 10 call
their convention under the title OF
citizens caucus, and enlist the services
of "A few republicans 10 make thelr
ticket good. but some of the republican
candidates. have since refused oquahty.
The city officers. from mayor to justice,
are democrats. with the exception ot
Francis Palmer, and III each Ward
republican was nominated Messrs:
Messenger. King, Struble and
smith have declined TO allow their
names to run. while Mr. Palmer stated
Il. ,,,1~ . Ia
draw his name.
, Nothing is more important than good
tanunicipal government, and the COM
kpetent man in office Is tire only way to
sget il. The names on both tickets repre-
sent gentlemen of business ability and
integrity. fully qualified for the duties
with which they will be entrusted, but
while local conditions may make II seem
best TO republicans TO take part IN non
partisan nominations for office, they
should not forget that state ticket II
To be voted upon Monday, April 3, and
that a reduced state majority will be
regarded as republican loss. If not a
republican defeat Make II another
splendid republican victory through
doing your own individual part III secur-
ing such a result.
The following is their ticket-not as
nominated, but a. filled 10y the com
mittee:
w. \. Bahlke, was nominated
for mayor; Albert Udell, clerk :
Decatur Coleman, treasurer; John
Swigart, for justice of the peace for
two years and to fill vacancy, anc
Francis Palmer, for four years anc
TO fill vacancy.
Following are the nominees Tor ware
officers:
FIRST WARD.
Alderman u years. p. T. Banghar
, Alderman q year. Irwin X: Gage
Supervisor II. L.Johlsoi
Constable Claude Strubl
SECOND WARD.
Alderman(two years. Howard Willard
Alderman q YEAR Joe II. WOOdwart
, Supervisor Isaac huSsei
Constable Nint Richard
! THIRD WARD.
f Alderman q years. Henry Brewbake
Alderman Il year. l. \. Bralner'
D Supervisor Henry II. Soul
= Constable Geo. tOWle
FOURTH WARD
| Alderman - years. Chas Taylo
: Alderman Il year. Jos .Blttne
!, Supervisor Chas. a. humpHrey
Constable JOS. Henderso
CITY COMMITTEE.
l. J. n. Mccullough. at large; SaI
& Anderson, LIST Ward Howard Willard
= 2d Ward Albert Udell, Bird Ward
It Chas Taylor, 4th Ward.
n WARD COMMITTEES
u LIST Ward-J. N Mccullough, san
= Anderson, ID. l.. Johnson.
! 2d Ward-N. +. McClinton, +. /
h Snyder, Geo. Bahlke.
V Sd dWard-Arthur Udell, l. y. Brainer
&c James Mcnamara.
At 18th Ward-Chas. Taylor, ID. Nough
~ j. \. Bitner.