Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-21
GIVE 0VATIONS
To CANDIDATES
Democrats Rally in Fourth
Ward and Republicans
Meet in Sixth.
OTHERS ABOUT COUNTY
"BolIsclweiIer for Sheriff
Cheers Of Fourth Ward
Crowd Opening Address.

| Before one OF the most enthui-
astic audiences that ever assembled
In the Fourth ward, Mayor Albert
Bollschweiler, of this city, made his
initial address in Perth Amboy laet
, night as candidate for sheriff on
the Democratic ticket. His honor's
presence was loudly applauded, when
he entered the auditorium and again
when he arose to make few re-
marks, but upon the close of his ad-
dress the clamor of approval was
deafening.
County Candidates Present.
Fourth ward democrats, many
! being members Of the Fourth Ward
Democratic Association, assembled
In Kroeger's Auditorium, In Market
street, last night long before the
appointed hour and the arrival of
the candidates. But when Mayor
Bollschweiler appeared the long pent
! up enthusiasm bursted forth in rous-
Ing cheers and like reception was
given every candidate as he walked
through the assemblage to place
OF honor upon the stage.
The candidates present were:
Mayor Bollschweiler, for sheriff; An
| thony j. Gebhardt of Highland Park,
Alfred Il. Kerr of South Amboy, and
| William D. Casey, OF Roosevelt, for
! freeholders; Jacob B. Joselson, of
this city for assembly; Daniel w.
Clayton, of Cranbury, for surrogate;
! James J. Flynn, OF this city, for
coroner; William D. Voorhees,, for
alderman-at-large; and John
Kutcher, for alderman in the
Fourth ward.
Director r. H. S. Hendricks, of
New Brunswick, candidate for re-
/, election, and Andrew Ely, of Dayton,
another freeholder, were unable to
be present. The same was said of the
other absent candidates. Justus
| Kaletsch, president OF the Board Of
Health and the Fourth ward club,
! under whose auspices the meeting
was held, presided over the gather
Ing and introduced every speaker
with appropriate remarks. lie
called upon, as the first speaker, Re-
Escorder Henry W. Kehoe, who had
good word for every man on the
ticket and urged support by the vot-
ers present He made way for MIR.
honors in the Fourth ward
john Kutcher Tells Stories.
Candidate Kutcher's good laufnor
and splendid stories quickly won the
hearts OF the audience and cheers
greeted the conclusion of his speech.
Mr.. Kutcher IS held In high esteem
in that section Of the city, as shown
by the hearty Welcome ne, received
last night, and the Democrats Of that
ward believe they have. the best
chance OF late years to carry 1t for
the supporters Of Jefferson's prinei-
pies.
u. w. Clayton Is Heard.
Deputy Surrogate Daniel w. Clay.
ton, now a candidate for surrogate,
came all the way from Cranbury to
address the gathering, but said after
the session that the warm and en-
thusiastic welcome he received fully
repaid for the long journey. Mr..
Clayton spoke at length on the abil-
ity Of each candidate and made an es-
peeially earnest personal appeal for
support OF those present ON election
day. He described the duties of sur
rogate and the many years exactly
nine---he has served his county In
that office. Mr.. Clayton's warm per-
sonality and general good cheer won
every man In the crowd and todav
there is nothing talked about up ii
the Fourth ward but the speech
Clayton made last night
Mayor Gets Ovation
Mayor Bollsehweifer's reception
followed and 1t surpassed all others.
He thanked the voters for their past
support and gave. as his short plat
form, the intention to do what is
right, III elected. and always lend an
ear to fair and Just criticism. Other
speakers were Assemblyman Will
liam B. Ramsay who said he ap-
peared before the fourth ward demo-
Gratis for the first time In the role
OF campaign orator for other candi-
dates. In other years the assenly-
man has been one of the most prom
inent men On the ticket. Candi-
dates Kerr, Casey and Gebhardt
spoke on road matters and Mr.. Geb-
hardt, especially, called attention to
the fair treatment Perth Ambov has
received at the hands of the board
during the past two years.
Jacob Joselson Speaks.
Jacob 3. Joselson gave lively
talk In which he said he is out for
the adjustment Of grade crossings.
the immediate relief of the factory
conditions, and every ether plank in
the state platform. He was given
ronsing reception and il almost
equailed In volume the applause
given Mayor BoIlechweiler and Cam
didate Clayton. Mr. Voorhees, and
Mr.. Flynn were other speakers.
whereupon the meeting adjourned to
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