The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
Republican County Convention

somely decorated for the occasion,
with flags and pictures Of distingu-
ished republicans, the largest conven-
this morning. 1t was fine body of
men composed of So citizens of the
county Of all lines Of business and
trades. They were representative
citizens and they were there for the
purpose of placing before the voters
county ticket that would represent
the best citizenship and best inter
ests, of the county and they showed
their independence and individuality
throughout the proceedings of the co
yention.
The Convention was called to order
by Chairman McMillin who read the
call for the State Convention.
The Secretary read the call for the
County Convention.
II. c. McCrary was selected for the
temporary chairman and made rous
ing speech accepting the honor.
I. +. Curry was elected temporary
secretary.
IN motion the temporary roll call
was made the permanent roll of the
con, ention. and is as follows:
Precinct, No. &c. c. GOodale,
J.. l.. Koen, A. Deeter. w. S. Smith,
W. NJ. Dickinson. w. A. Merrill. d.
J. Silver, N. N. Mclean, ]. F. Curry,
b. F. Cooper. E. E. Pike. C. S. Wiiso
Holly Precinct No. 2-M. d. Adkins
J. S. McMurtry. Sim Bragg. John
Bragg. H. C. McCreery. DR.. Wilson.
L. A. Zalinger. ]. E. Murphy. L. F..
Mathews. j. A. Pierce. w. C. Simpson
Geo. Stevens. DR.. Sherman. C. A. Pin
ham. j. w. wilkins. l. w. Emery.
Granada Precinct No. 3.-H. NJ.
Noble, II. X. Konkel. F. S. Butcher
j. l.. Mayfield. C. r. Hinton. w. X.
waldo. r. W. Mcfarland. Lert Ster
rett.
Precinct, No. 4.-Granby Hillyer. G
NJ. Lee, e. NJ. Mears. ]. w. Beat.
Ri. Myers. Geo. b. Merrill. F. II. kei
" Gerald Creaghe. A. Friedman. L
IL. Manville. F. H. Rosacrans. J.
Williams, f. w. Sayler, G. b. Coover.
e E. Bartlett. w. A. Packard. Ra.
Strain, Ray Adams. J. D. Martin. Fl
Lee. J. A. Silver. Z. G. Henkins. F
NJ. Friend. J. s. Hasty.
Carlton Precinct No. 81. H. Wing
A. c. Mitchell, Geo. E. Case,
North Side Precinct No. 6-Ray
McGrath, J. o. Stream, Jason James.
Geo. Leasure. ]. H. Hardin. A. p.
Mead.
Wiley Precinct No. III. w. Koen
A. Kern. w. IL. Blosser. Sam Hoff-
man.
Lamar Precinct No. SC. Frost
Liggett, w. s. Young. w. H. Smart.
W. II. Sheets. C. E. Gamble. Chas.
Wright, A. p. Henry. C. E. Billingslea
Nv. +. Cross. Scott Young.
Amity Precinct No. 9-Col Thos.
Holland, F. Hill. Mrs. F. Hill.
Albany Precinct No. 100. F. Dow
ming.
Hartman Precinct No. Hilary
Hammond, J. r. Norris, G. w. Sher-
man. August Buck, ]. r. Gordon, F.
NJ. Wilson, w. B. Graves, o. F. Cox.
The following committees on mo-
tioL. were appointed by the chair.
Geo b. Merrill. G. b. Coover. LII.
Myers. J. l.. Ma, fled. J. l.. Hill.
Tho committee on Rules and Order
Of Busin 81:
]. A. Williams. w. F. Gross, J. A.
W!lkin, Al. ;u.t Bulk, s. H. Huffman.
On motion a committee of eleven
was selected. one from each delega-
tion, as committee to select dele
gates for the various conventions and
are as follows:
Simpson. No. 3, w. R. Waldo. No. 4.
]. w. Bent, No. 8. Capt. Wing. No. 6.
J. o. Stream, No. z, w. H. Blosser.
No. 8. w. s. Young. No. 9. Col. Hal
and. No. 10. o. F. Downing. No. IL.
j r. Gordon.
On motion the temporary organic
alton was made permanent.
Convention adjourned to meet at
Up. NJ.
When called together in the after
noon they proceeded at once to bust
The committee on order OF bust
ness reported the procedure which
WAC followed throughout the proceed
ings.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported the following which were ad
opted.
1.-THE representatives of the Repub
lican party Of Prowers county once
more assemble in county convention
and renew their allegiance to the
principles Of their party that has ach
ieved so much for the advancement {
every interest of the nation. The ad
ministration of Theodore Roosevelt
has won the admiration of all Amer
leans. regardless of party affiliations.
The Republican party that gave him
10 the nation confidently, this year
submits to the people its cause upon