The daily sentinel., 1908-09-12
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The Morning Session.


IL was 1920 am. today when the
democratic county convention was
called to order in adjourned session
at the county court house.
There was large attendance. The
opening moments were occupied in
perfecting the organization for the
day Committees were appointed to
look over the credentials again, es-
pecially in cases where proxies had
been given, to prepare an order OF
nominating county offers and to Sc
lect delegates to the judicial conven-
tion, which meets at Montrose soon
to nominate a democratic candidate
for district attorney.
The convention then took a re-
cess until IL am.
At IL o'clock the committees re-
ported, and the various reports,
which were formal and marked by no
unusual incidents, were accepted by
unanimous votes.
On motion of John M. Conley, the
selection of candidate for repre-
sentative was made the last order of
business, instead of the first order of
business. as the formal order of busi-
ness agreed upon provided.
Nominations for county treasurer
were then called for.
shores tne MAN.
In brief speech. William Weiser
presented the name of Marcus M.
Shores. the present democratic treas
u'rer of Mesa county. He referred to
him as 'the choice of the united de-
mocacy of Mesa county, of a great
many Independent voters and OF
many old-line republicans" He de-
clared that the administration of the
affairs of the treasurer's Office under
Mr.. Shores had been satisfactory to
the whole people, conservative, care
full and conscientious.
The nomination was seconded by
Thomas II. Dimes.
The mention of Mr.. Shores name
brought forth a storm of applause.
Then, by unanimous vote, there
being no other nominations, Mr..
Shores was nominated for second
term as county treasurer.
Schrader, of Course.
Nominations were then called for
for sheriff.
Chairman Kluge left his seat and
presented the name of Charles Schra-
der, whom he referred to as "the
best sheriff Mesa county ever had,
and who had, against great odds,
overcome a big republican majority
two years ago. The convention went
wild with applause at the mention OF
Schrader's name
DIR. Green, in an original manner
seconded the nomination of Mr.
Schrader.
On motion of John NJ. Conley, the
| nomination was made unanimous.
RAIDER for Clerk.
Nominations for county clerk and
| recorder were then called for and
Of Do 10 IN, ., M
and fitting address, placed the name
of Thomas II. RAIDER, for IL years a
resident of the county, for number
of years one of the best. known rail
road men of the city and at present
successfully engaged in fruit grow.
ing, before the convention. There
are few more popular men in the
county than Thomas II. RAIDER.
John NJ. Conley seconded the nom
ination of Mr.. RAIDER, as did also
Will ]. vollmer.
Mr.. Conley then moved that the
nominations be closed and that Mr.
RAIDER be given the unanimous vote
of the convention. This was don't
amid great applause.
| RAIDER Makes Talk.
| Mr.. RAIDER, being present. wa!
| called upon for n speech. He wen
forward and thanked the convention
| for the nomination asked for unit
ed and hearty support and pledged
himself to serve the people faithful.
| ii elected.
They Too Made Talks.
| Then there were cries for Shore
and Schrader. the two gentlemen no
being present when they were nomi
mated.
On motion. Chairman Kluge ap
pointed DR.. Green and l.. E. Storm t.
find Mr.. Schrader and bring him be
fore the convention.
Mr.. Conley and Judge l.. X. Byer
were appointed to bring in MI
Shores.
The two popular officers wer
found in their offices and brought be
fore the convention. Each was en-
Enthusiastically cheered. Both mad
short talks thanking the convention
and pledging business-like and faith
full service to the people of Mes;
county If reelected.
The two men were given big ova
tion by the convention.
Caused Surprise.
Then came the most interesting
| feature so far of the convention
Nominations for county judge wer,
called for and William Weiser gained
recognition. He declared that he wal
] acting under no Instructions. that hi