Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-24
LOUIS BRIGGS +.
FOR ALDERMAN
Endorsed by Republican Club
as Candidate In Second Ward
to Oppose Seaman.
OTHER MEN ENDORSED
Club Will Back FreehoIder
Dey of South Amboy for
Another Term.

Two new booms were launched at
the meeting of the Young Men s
Republican Club, of this city, last
night. Ferd Garretson, whose
term as coroner expires this fall,
was endorsed by the club as candi-
date for alderman-at-large to op-
pose William D. Voorhees,, the Dem
ocratfc incumbent, and Louis BRIGGS
of SO Market street, was endorsed
as alderman from the second ward
to oppose Alderman F. A. Seaman,
who will probably run again on the
Democratic ticket. Mr.. Garretson s
endorsement was predicted in last
nights EVENING NEWS, but the
candidacy of Mr.. Breigs came as
surprise to many local politicians.
Other candidates were endorsed
as follows: For sheriff, John Han
son, of this cityl for surrogate, AL
fred s. March, of New Brunswick,
for assembly, John F. Ten Broeck,
OF this c1tyj for freeholder, William
y. Dey, of South Amboy; for coro-
ner, H. q. Pickersgill, Of this city.
Endorsements of other candidates
Will take place at the next meeting,
before which time the Republican
County Committee will endorse the
remaining assembly and freeholder
aspirants and the fourth and sixth
ward clubs in this city, their respec-
tive candidates. The Republican
club does not desire to interfere
with the workings of other organiza-
tions.
Mr.. Garretson VIII Run.
coroner Garretson is in the fight
to win. He has told several friends
OF his intention to put up the race
or his successful career and en-
deavor to secure the Republican
nomination at the primaries. His
friends believe If this is accom-
plished, the contest with Alderman
at-Large Voorhees, will be the clos
est seen here in years. The other
candidates mentioned in the fore
going were present last night and
signifed their willingness to enter
the race for the nomination.
John Hanson spoke at length on
the new primary law and declared
he would like nothing better than
TO see several other candidates run
ming on September 28, on the same
ticket. He would even go so far,
ne said -Nt9sshffssss.--+sheir h ~. petitions.
of the candidate placing his ra.r,
before the rank and file of the coun-
ty on primary day.
Alfred S. March spoke to the
members again and thanked them
for the honor. He was followed
by Clerk Fulton, of South Amboy,
who brought warm thanks for Free
holder Dey, who was unable to be
present. Mr., Ten Brock made a
few remarks, as did other prominent
The entertainment committee re-
ported that the olambake last Sat |
urday was a great success both A.
nancially and socially. The speak |
ers committee informed the club |
that out Of town orators will be
present next week.
Several Debates.
The entertainment last night con-
sisted Of debates and addresses on
the corrupt practices act, the Geran
law, and the commission form Of
government bill. Chairman John
Pfeiffer, Of the Republican County
Committee, spoke on the corrupt
practice act, and was followed by
Thomas Hanson, who gave a bril-
liant talk on the Geran law, Fred
BRIGGS, William Cortelyou and H.
r. Wilson gave the talk In commits
sion government.
President James E. Griswold pre-
sided and warmly welcomed ten new
mem bers.