The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-15
THREE IN ONE DAY.
Democratic Have a Field Day IN Towson
Three Conventions are Held and
q Ticket is Nominated by
AcclamatiOn.


this time of the wear. All that is needed to in
sure Democratic victory in Baltimore county
| 10 for unity and harmony among the members
| OF our party. We have one OF the most beau.
| tiful and wealthy counties in the country, and
one of the best governed. No other county Is
| the taxpayers"
The convention then proceeded to elect the
following delegates to the State convention:
George s. Kalb. LIST district.
William c. Fields, Sd district.
r. Lee Slade, 4th district.
Alfred Fowble. 9Th district.
George Hoshall, 9Th district.
Christopher G. Slade, 7th district.
]. Fred. c. Talbot, 9Th district.
Hugh J. Gallagher, 9th district.
William T. Bosley. 10th district.
Thomas Peerce, 11th district.
Edward A. Pfisterer. 18th district.
John Nuth, 14th district.
Stephen Haul, 18th district.
Mr.. Thomas Moylan was chairman OF this
convention and Mr.. James NICK. Merryman
was secretary.
The convention to nominate county ticket
was called to order by Mr.. Chas ]. Fox, chair.
man of the Executive Committee. Mr.. John
Trainor of the Sd district, was chairman, and
NJ. Bradley K. Purdum, of the 18th district,
leEetary. The following ticket was nomina-
ted Nv reclamation:
For S6erid-Jacob Elliott, of the 9th dis.
trict.
For Tr.asurer-C. Lyon Rogers, Jr., of the
Sd district
For County Commissioners-Ge George W. Vel
lott of the11th district John V. Slade, of the
8th district Henry P. Mann, of the 18th dis
trict.
For County Surveyor-Charles B. MCLEAN,
of the 9th diitrict.
For House Of Delegates-Albert F. Brunier,
of the LIST district; John Gephart, of the Sd dis
trict; Harry B. Goodwin, of the 4th district
James w. Ayers, of the 7th district; Sylvester
J. Roach, of tie 9th district Carville d. Ben
son, of the 13th district.
DR.. L. 1. Whiteford, of the 14th district
Hugh J. Gallagher, of the 9th district, and II.
w. Knoebel, Of the 10th district, were placed
in nomination for Register of Wills, but their
names were withdrawn in favor of DIR. Bolte.
Jacob Elliott, OF the 9TH district. was the only
one placed in nomination for Sheriff.
Thomas G. Hunter, William E. Stansbury,
W. n. Smith and John Green were placed in
nomination for Treasurer, but their names
were withdrawn in favor of c. Lyon Rogers, Jr.
Messrs. Yellott, Slade and Mann were the
only ones named for County Commissioners.
Col. Charles B. MCLEAN was the only candi-
date for County Surveyor.
The convention to elect delegates to the Third
by Mr.. Frederick Won Kapp as member OF
the State Central Committee for the county
On the motion of Mr.. o. Parker Baker, Hon:
John Hubner was chosen as chairman, and
John Mays Little, secretary.
Resolutions in favor of the endorsement OF
Judge Burke for Chief Judge and Mr.. Frank l.
Duncan for Associate Judge were offered by
Carville D. Benson. He paid high tribute to
both gentlemen and said that they were I'm.
questionably the choice of the people OF the
county for the two judgeships.
The following delegates were elected to the
judicial convention:
Hon. John Hubner of the LIST district.
Capt. Wilson c. Nicholas, of the 4th district
DR.. James F. FL. Gorsuch, of the 18th district
John Rossiter, of the Sd district.
Joshua F. Cockey, of the 9th district.
Senator John s. Biddison, Of the 18th district
Elmer ]. Cook, of the 9th district.
JUDGE BURKE AND MR.. DUNCAN SPEAK.
In response to an invitation from the dele
gates Judge Burke and Mr.. Duncan came before
the convention and made short addresses: Judge
Burke said in part: 1.-THE Democratic judicial
convention, which assembled in this room on the
10Th day OF, September, 1889, selected me as its
Judicial Circuit. In the course of short adj
dress which made to that convention pledged
myself if elected to know neither persons; poll
ance of the duties of that Office but that would
to the best of my skill and judgment, diligently
s ee To tIe q
md laws of the State. The choice OF the con-
tention was approved by the people, and now
vention, representing the Democracy of the
greatest, wealthiest and most populous county
In the State, comes to me and says: Friend,
II am profoundly grateful for this new express
sion of your confidence in my honor and integri-
ty, and In my fitness and ability for the discharge
Of larger and more responsible duties. take II
as an Endorsement of my record and my work,
and as an evidence that have, in your judg-
ment, faithfully kept the pledge made to the
Your action assures my nomination as Chief
Judge of this circuit. will accept that nomi.
nation as the free and qqconstrai1ied cnoice OF
kindnesses, and to whom am so greatly in
debted. have the utmost confidence that your
action will be approved by pronounced major
Mr.. Duncan said, in part: 1T am just getting
over slight illness, and am unable to address
you as would like, but could not resist the
opportunity to tell you how much 1 appreciate
this great honor you have conferred upon me-
for do not know of greater honor in the gift
such a large and influential circuit. What
have accomplished in life owe very much to
the people of my county; They know OF my
honor, and they have called me to accept its re.
sponsibilities. accept, and in the presence o.
/ promise to do my full duty by all the people
without fear or favor.
ssI want to say here that this Is q representa-
tive gathering. You who are delegates come
from every section of our great county, and you
have given me the splendid testimonial of your
confidence and esteem, and yet have never
asked the support OF anyone In this contest; ms
selection is your own work; it comes direct from
ny Zone thing that made place on the bench at
tractive to me was the fact that would be asso-
ciated with two of the best men have ever
known-Judges N. Charles Burke and George l.
Van Bibber. know OF their great aniilty ana
honor and pleasure to be associated with them
SNAP SHOTS AT THE CANDIDATES.
DR.. Bolte is successful physician in the I'd
district.
Mr.. Elliott is a progressive farmer and dairy
man in the 9th district.
Mr., Rogers is farmer in the Sd district and
is prominent in the social life of that section Of
the county. He is also captain of Troop A
Maryland National Guard.
Messrs Yellott Slade and Mann, nominees
for County Commissioners, and Col. MCLEAN
nominee for County Surveyor, are too well
known to the people to need an introduction.
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Mr.. Brunier, who is manufacturer of curl
ed hair on the Frederick road. has served foul
years as judge of the Orphans Court.
Mr.. Gephart, who lives at Mt. Washington
is not now engaged in any business. He wa:
for many years clerk in the B. & D. Railroad
offices in Baltimore.
Mr.. Goodwin is lawyer and lives at Refs
terstown.
Mr.. Ayres is a successful merchant at Park
| ton, N. G. r. r.
Mr.. Roche is engaged in the feed bushes.
and lives on the 9th district side of Mt. Wash
ington. He is o son of Mr.. Samuel Roche, who
was for years active in local politics.
Mr.. Benson is a lawyer and q resident OF thu
18th district. He has served one term in the
House Of Delegates.
Surprise Party.-An enjoyable surpris'
party was given to Mr.. Ernest H. Roberts, a
the home Of his brother, Mr.. John F. Roberts
at Cockeysville, in honor of his birthday
The lawn was decorated with japanese Ian
terms. After playing many games, refresh
ments were served at late hour. Amonl
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. William Hare
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. Georg
| Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Green, Mr.. ant
| Mrs. Louis Mullen, Mrs. Joshua Howard. Mrs
Belinda Robe, Misses Barbara and Sadie Robe
Mary Wright, Minnie Ensor. Alice Hare, Eff.
| Henry, Rachel, Lydia and Alice Howard
| Katie Powers, Katie West, Bedelia Powers
Rosie Francis, Mary and Stella Akehurst
| Annie and Lizzie Chapman, Ray Minnick
| Gertrude Price, Annie Blakley, May Living
| ston, Mary SheeIer, Rosie Roberts, Bernie
Green and Maurice Henry. Harvey Cooper
| Walter Fishpaw, Walter Talbot, 7. Minnlck
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