Fergus County argus., 1906-03-27
CAMPAIGN
IS OPENED
It Will be a Very Short One, as the
Election Occurs on Monday
Next.
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
L. Mears, Ira Wilbur and c. L.
Wentworth Are Chosen-City Com
mite Meets-Democratic Ticket.

First Ward-J. L. Mears.
Second ward-lra Wilbur.
Third ward-C. {. Wentworth.
This is the aldermanic ticket nOmi.
mated by the Republican primaries
held in the three wards Friday even-
ing.
The municipal campaign is now on,
and next Monday the people of Lew
istown will elect successors to alder
men Harry c. Brown George Brad
bury and John Laux. The Repub-
licans have named as their candidates
men who are exceptionally qualified
to fill these positions. They are all
well known to the citizens, and are
thoroughly identified with the city's
material welfare. They are men who
are worthy of the hearty support of
all, and who are pledged to give the
city good, business like administra-
tion, If elected, and of that there
should be little doubt. j. L. Mears,
the standard bearer in the first ward,
has for some years been engaged in
the stage business, and is known as
a man possessing exceptional quail
cations for this position. He did not
seek the nomination, and only a sense
of duty compelled him to yield to the
unanimous demand of his fellow cit
izens.
Ira Wilbur, the candidate for the
second ward, has long been in the
transfer business, and is prominent
in union labor circles. He is person
ally very popular, and is recognized as
level headed business man. His
election seems absolutely certain.
Charles L. Wentworth, the candi-
date in the third ward, will have the
support of all Republicans and many
Democrats. His personal popularity
and his qualifications for the position
ought to land him a winner by good
big majority.
The First Ward.
The first ward primary was held at
the office of c. M. Kelly, and was
well attended. Austin w. War; was
elected as chairman and l.. w. Ed
ridge acted as secretary. A ballot
was taken without any formal nomina-
tions having been made, and John l..
Mears received clear majority of the
votes. His nomination was immedi-
ately made unanimous, and after con-
sidering the matter. Mr.. Mears con-
sented to make the race. Messrs.
John C. Bebb, John L. Beebe and John
c. Rauch were appointed as a cam
paing committee. Attention was call
ed to the matter of registering. and all
those present were urged to see that
NO Republican voter in the first ward
neglected to get his name upon the
list. There was considerable enthu-
siasm at this primary and Mr.. Mears'
announcement that he would accept
the nomination was greeted with a
round of applause.
Second Ward Primary.
The second ward primary was an en-.
thusiastic affair. The meeting was
held at the Lewistown Telephone
company's Office, and Alderman Frank
e. Smith presided. with s. w. Pen
mock as secretary. It did not take
those present long to dispose Of the
business in hand, as they were unan
imous for Ira WILDER as the candi
date for alderman. and he was nom
mated by unanimous vote. Edmund
Wright, r. D. Baker and Frank e
Smith were chosen as members Of
the campaign committee.
Third Ward Primary.
The third ward primary was held
at the city hall, and brought out a
good attendance. r. Won TOble was cal
led to the chair and H.-R Watson
was chosen secretary. The sentiment
was solidly in favor of C. l.. Went
worth as the candidate for alderman
and he was choesn by unanimous
vote.
The campaign committee consists
of George Stafford, F. F. Goss and
w. w. Watson.
Republican City Primaries.
The Republican city committee met
Saturday evening and proceeded to
organize by re-electing Alderman
Frank E. Smith chairman and retain
ing Halsey r. Watson as secretary
MIR. Watson announced that he did not
care to serve as secretary longer, hav
ing filled the post for some years. He
desired that some one else be allow
ed to enjoy the glory, and incidentally
the work. connected with the position
The committee refused to act on his
suggestion, and anchored him to the
position for another year by declining
to elect any successor. The commit
tee is now at work. and will make ev
cry effort to secure a full registra
tion.