The Press., 1914-09-30

o. Denison Talcott of Talcottville
 was nominted for senator from the thirty fifth district by the republicans at the Springs house last Friday. The convention was called to order by H. o. Smith of Rockville, member of the district committee, in the absence of the chairman of the committee, Col ". H. Hall. William B. Sprague of Andoyer was chosen chairman of the convention and Lewis Mclaughlin clerk. The following committee was appointed on credentials: Dr. W. l.. Higgins of Coventry; John T. Mo- Knight of Ellington, and Mayro Keeney of Somers. The committee reported that all the towns were
 represented except Wilmington. Nomi.
 nations were called for and H. O.
 Smith presented the name of O. Deni.
 son Talcott. Dr. Higgins of Coventry
 seconded the nomination and moved
 shat the clerk be instructed to cast ont
 ballot for MT. Taloott. The motion
 was unanimously carried. D. A. Sykes of Vernon, Chas. Fredericks ot Columbia and O. S. Hurlburt of Holland were appointed a committee to notify the candidate. MT. Taloott soon made his appearance and gave a pleasing speech of acceptance. The committee on resolutions, consisting of H. O. Smith of Vernon, F. A. Rathbun of Hebron and John Buckley of Union reported the following
 RESOLUTIONS:
 Resolved, that we, the delegates to the republican senatorial convention for the thirty fifth district, heartily endorse the republican state platform and pledge the support of the district to Hon. Frank B. Brandegee, nominee for United States senator, a trained, efficient servant of the people, whose long experience in congress makes him an invaluable man for the state and nation. We also commend to the voters of the district the republi- can nominee for governor, Hon. Marcus H. Holcomb, who knows and loves his state and has served it faith fully and we'll in various capacities, and is one of the best equipped men to occupy the high and honored office of governor. We urge all the republi- cans in the district to Loyalty support the nominee for governor and his associates on the state ticket.
 Resolved, that in presenting to the electors of Holland county the name o& Fred O. Vinton as the republican party's nominee for sheriff, the county has an opportunity to vote for an experienced business man of unques- tioned ability, who is systematic and thoroughly familiar with the needs of the county and in a position to render it capable and efficient service. Having served the county we'll in one position for long term of years, the republicans in the diBeeict should consider it both 8 privilege and pleasure to aid him in every way to earn the promotion which his good work tor the county entities him to.
 Resolved, that in presenting to the Electors of the thirty fifth senatorial aistrics O. Dennison Talcott of Vernon As our candidate for senator, we have a loyal young republican, broad in culture, wise in counsel, whcse high ideals and sympathy for those who toil, together with his business ability, progress Uive ideas and thorough going honesty insure $hat the interests of the state md district will be carefully attended | o. A native and lifelong resident # Vernon, active and alert, a fluent peAker, in a position to give freely f his time and talent, the district would indeed be fortunate with such representative in the state senate, nd we urge that he be given the IeArty and united support of the thirteen towns in the district.
 The following senatorial committee las elected: Dr. W. L. Higgins, Col. ?. Fl. Hall and John T. Mcknight. red Vinton of Mansfield, candidate ,r sheriR, was called into the con- sntion and made a brief speech. At le close of the session Candidate Alcott invited the delegates to dine ith him at the Springs house.