The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-03-23
Republican Convention.

Il Early Thursday evening. republicans
began to gather at the armory and all
were much interested in the nomina-
tionstp be made by the city convention
and general feeling prevailed that all
that was necessary for the convention
to do was to nominate good, conserva-
tive republicans for all offices in order
to win. AT eight O'Clock j. w. Jordan
called for order, read the call aud asked
~, II. Robbins to preside. Bert Rood
was chosen as seeretary and on motion
! VI 9, Blair, John. Fletcher and George
| Bartlett wore appointed committee on
crede4tials, and J. w. Jordan, j. X.
Barfrem and Tom Callard committee
on permanent organisation and order of
business The committee on ereden
Etials reported that al yards were fully
| Irepresented, and there were no contests.
Ihecommittee on permanent organiza
tion and order of business reported,
George Kinney and VIM whitehead
were made tslers aud Che officers sworn
in by n K. Walsh.
| A call for nominations for mayor was
responded to by J. j Mackey, of the
third ward, who said he desired TO pre-.
sent a man that every republican could
conscientiously vote for, and every dem
ocrat too; man who was well known
and respected; whose publ, record and
private life were credit 5ohim5elf n d
the community-Julius Frieseke.
| W. b. Russey said the city was watch
ing the paCty's action that evening and
care should be exercised that only proper
men were selected. A man for mayor
should represent the whole people, should
have the confidence aud esteem of the
broad business interests and the respect
OF those whose interest is their homes
and the welfare of the city. He be-
lieved MIR. Frieseke to be such u man;
one whose record was satisfactory :;
whose daily life was aboye reprosch;
whose purpose would be to have harmo.
ny and concerted action for the best in
terest and for economy in city govern
ment. Judge Smith seconded the nom
| nation IN few words, aud on motion
| of Mr.. Russey the secretary GASP the
ballot OF the convention for Mr. Frieseke,
who was called for and welcomed with
| much enthusiasm He stated that he
had come to the convention intending to
refuse nomination if rendered to him,
but felt that with such unanimous de-
mand he could do nothing but accept
He thanked the convention and said he
had made no promises would ask every
one to look over his past record as an
official and if elected would try to con-
duct the city's business in a careful
manner
Neil r. Walsh in witty and enthusi-
astic speech presented the name of AL
bert l.. Nichols for city clerk. He said
man occupying the position should be
trustworthy, careful and agreeable; one
who could and would give information
with pleasure and correctly He be-
leved Mr.. Nichols was such man: was
popular and capable. On motion Of
Geo. NJ. Dewey the secretary cast the
ballot of the convention for Mr.. Nichols.
Warren Pierpont presented the name
of T. M. Wiley for treasurer, stating
that Mr.. Wiley had served the people in
this capacity satisfactorily, was well
known and highly respected and was
always an agreeable, capable and care
full official. George Reineke presented
the name Of ira G.. Curry, which was
seconded by Alonzo Crane who said
some steps were being taken in the in
terest of good government but republi-
cans should remember that men who
could and would represent all that was
required could be found in the partys |
ranks and after selecting them all should |
stand by them A ballot resulted in 40
votes for Wiley and 1S for Curry.
u. III Ross nominated George NJ. |
Hunt for constable, stating that he had |
served one year acceptably. DR.. A. l..
Arnold presented the name of John o. |
Adams The ballot resulted in 40 for
Hunt and 10 for Adams.
On motion of q. ii. Dewey, Gilbert |
l.. Taylor was made the unanimous
nominee for school Inspector