Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

tion of candidates for the town election was held in the Town hall Friday eve- ming with about 100 in attendance. Lasting less than three quarters of an hour it was a harmonious session, there being but one contest, which was for the assessor for two years, in which A. l.. Hale won over Frank H. Woodwork by a close vote. The en- tertaining features of the evening were furnished by Michael Moore, who took prominent part in the session.
 E. L. Burnap called the caucus to order and asked for nominations for chairman. Amos A. Browning was unanimously chosen upon nomination by M. Moore.
 MT. Browning said we are here as a republican body and in a republican caucus. Every two years there is a town election. the old system of annual elections being changed to biennial elections. This year we elect officers for two years, though some of the officers elected will not take office for a year yet. We will nominate the men who will properly fill the offices for which chosen.
 John D. Hall nominated Charles $. Holbrook for clerk. and he was the choice of the meeting.
 Selsetnnen,
 Nominations being called for first selectman, Costello Lippitt took the floor and placed in nomination Fran cis F.. Beckwith. He said that there seems to come a time, notwithstanding good administrations, when the repub- iicans think a change is needed. Changes have been made and l have vet to know the time when we haven't regretted it. We have experienced changes in state and town and 1 hope they will go no further. Now Is the time for the republicans to come back y,1 dates they will be elected. All the good men are not in the democratic party We have a few, and they have occupied positions of influence and inl- portance. The candidate for first place as selectman is one who you all know. He has the ability and the necessary experience for the office. having been member of the board for four years. When Mir. Beckwith's name was men toned it was the cause for much ap- plause. Vine s. Stetson seconded the nomination and MT. Beckwlth was una nimously chosen.
 For second place as selectman George N. Beardow nominated Charles P. Bushnell, who was unanimously chosen for that place.
 Assessors.
 Chairman Browning explained that two assessors are to be nominated Tor four years each. while one IS to be named for two years.
 For the first one on the list Albert ;. Comstock named Lewis R. Church. The office. he said, is a very important one. It is quite difficult to pick man who will do his duty and please every one. It is often necessary to step on someone's toes, but the candidate will work for the best interests. do his work conscientiously and with ability. The nomination was unanimous made and amidst applause. For the second place James Graham nominated Alex ander F.. Reeves and he was chosen.
 For the assessor for two years to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A.. w. Dickey, Albert J. Bailey said he would name a. man who came from the same district, who has always worked for the, party and asked few favors One of the best proofs Of his popularity and ability is that he has served on the town committee 36 years, d record to be proud of and hard to beat in the state. The citizens VIII find if he is elected that they have made no mistake. He named Albie l.. Hale amidst applause.
 H. M. Lerou said that he heartily endorsed the man from the Fourth dis trict but thought another equally qualified. He comes from the Second district which has not been repre- sented in years. has been a successful business man and has held offices of
 
 will add strength to the ticket He named Frank H. Woodworth, who was applauded
 John H. Barnes moved for viva voce vote, but there was objection. MT. Barnes withdrew the motion. saying he there who was afraid to show his hand.
 There were e1 votes cast of which Mir Hale had B and was declared the nominee, it being made unanimous on the motion of MT Lerou.
 Board of Relief.
 As a member of the board of relief, Frank T. Naples nominated John F. Sevin, declaring him to be a man of sound judgment and possessing the in tegrity and the long residence here which qualities him to fill the office. His work shows him to be the man for the office, and he was chosen.
 For the second place, Elias H. Chapman named James w. Blackburn and he was also unanimously chosen.
 Town Clerk and Treasurer.
 Wallace & Allis said it was refresh ing to find a man for an office on whom bent of the office of town clerk has given satisfactino to all parties and all factions. He has shown ability, pa tience and courtesy in the office, and all of these are essential reauir aments. A man of experience is needed there. It is well that there are some who are kept in office from year to year. He nominated Charles s. Holbrook. which caused much applause, and he was made the nominee.
 MT. Allis also nominated MT. Hol- brook for town treasurer, and he was likewise chosen.
 Collector of Taxes.
 For collector of taxes, William A.