Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-22
SIX WARD CAUCUSCS
Republicans and DEMOCRATS Select Can
didntes for Aldermen and School
commissioners.

Tine third ward democratic caucus.
Friday evening IN fire station TWO. last
ed only about 30 minutes as there was
no opposition to the nomination of
George Il. Maynard for alderman. which
was made by reclamation.
Michael Malloy read the call of the
caucus and Thomas McGettrick was
elected chairman. with Lawrence Sulli-
van secretary. II was voted that the
former city committeeman, Michael Nc
kenHie. serve in that capacity this year
Ihe ward committee viii again consist of
Edward Bisseti, j. \. Smith. and Michael
Malioy, and the canvassinG committee
Will be made up of Joseph Cummings
Isaac FuScre. William Smith. George
LeClair. Augustus Deeuise and Joseph
Dumas. Lawrence Sullivan was nomi-
mated FOR ward clerk, ana Thomas Nc
Gettlick, Alfred Fugcre aud Thomas
LeCiair for inspectors of election.
FOURTH WARD DEMOCRATS
Alderman Martin T.. Sullivan was noni-
mated for reelection at the fourth ward
democratic caucus friday evening in
the city hall The caucus, was called to
order by William Powers promptly at
$50 j. L. DeVarennes was elected chair
man and j. |. Fugere secretary.
For alderman two names We're present.
ed those Of John II. Clay and Mr. Sulli-
van.
Warm. though brief, discussion was
stirred up by the question as to whether
the vote should be by division or by bal
lot. 1t was suggested that the revised
check lists not being yet ready. the use
of last years list would be unfair. ITS
as fair" shouted a voice in reply. for
one side AS FOR the other The motion to
USE the check list was carried. although
the minority shouted against il with al
most as much noise AZ Mas made by
those in favor Of it. John Quinn WAS
chosen as checker. and Cornelius Hayes.
james McGrath ard William Powers rs
tellers
Tn" hartman announced That The pallot
box would he open one hour, and while
IL Mas being made ready the other items
Of business We're taken up. John Mailman
and the present school commits
sioner. Frank J. DNser, were
clining to serve, Mr., alinan's nomlna-
to serve. Mr. Hallnans nomina
ton was unanimously made Oscar Helm
niger vas nominated for ward clerk, and
]. f.. DcNarennee. 7. f. Dooley, Jr., and
william Thyme for inspectors OF cleo
ton. Cornelius Hayes was elected a
member OF the city committee and Will
liam Powers, John Quinn and william
Welch were elected ward committee.
The voting was completed before the
hour had expired and some of the voters
wanted to hurry things up. We're all
through" they declared. land we might
as well finish things up
mot on your life" answered Mr.. De-
Varenncs. II said this box would be
open an hour. and sixty minutes 1t shall
be--nOt less"
When the count was finally made 1t
was announced that Mt. Sullivan had
received 70 votes and Mr.. Clay S.
FIFTH WARD REPUBLICANS.
The fifth ward Republican caucus was
held in the city count room at 1880 o clock
d. w. J. Hawkins was elected chairman
Of the caucus, l.. - Grant was chosen
secretary. Albert >. Drew was named AS
the republican candidate for alderman
ny A l.. Sherman, vino spoke appreca-
lively OF MI Drew services as alder
man. &, p. Smith seconded the noinlna-
ton. and the vote in favor OF IL was
unanimous, 1t was moved by Gardner
Brewer that the chair appoint COM
mittee OF three 20 report nominations for
tho remaining odlcss, and It was so votsd.
The chairman appointed Gardner Brewer.
G. u omaiA md A. l. Sherman Tho