Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-06
HAL PATTON IS
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nomination the honorable, the incom-
parable, ths inimitable Hal d. Patton. =
Potion had gotten wind of rumors sew
eqa1 days before election and had a
certain little program Of words all com
aitted to memory, the substance OF
which was to convey his very great
appreciation, ct., etc, but he regretted
to have to decline, ct, etc. He at once
arose to his feet but the cheers of the
tremendous ovation which was given
him drowned him down each time he
tried to speak.
Finally he was allowed to get off
little speech something like this:
~ am not craving honor, promotion
of publicity, gentlemen. After about 20
years of active participation in public
affairs ! hope to be able to spend
few years with my increasing family.
So while l very greatly appreciate this
honor that your are trying to bestow on
me, | respectfully ask that ! be allowed
to--'1 y But he had to desist. Howls
and cheers drowned his voice and he
was forced to bow to the will OF the
majority.
M. L. Meyers nominated W. M. Ham
ilton. Patton nominated Geo. Graves
and Walter Winslow nominated VIM.
Gahlsdorf. Through the connivance OF
Retiring King Bing Lerchen, the latter
two were permitted to withdraw their
names, Gahlsdorf on the plea that ne
nust devote his time to his business the
coming year.
For chancellor of the rolls, M. L.
Myers placed in nomination Frank
Spears, Deckabach nominated Gahls-
dorf and b. w. Macy nominated Chaun-
eey Bishop. Spears and Bishop withdrew
their names and Spears moved uhah-
imous election Of Gahlsdort, when car
ried.
Frank Lowell had no opposition for
vice president, though he tried to get
out on the plea that he might not DC
here throughout the next year.
But one nomination was made TOT
each Of the offices of Duke OF Lambert,
Queen Anne IS Consort, Archbishop OF
Riekreall, Marquis of Maraschino ana
Earl of Waldo.
The election of kings jester occasion
ed great iocularity. Three candidates
were nominated, w. G. Winslow, Doc.
Fpley and Chauncey Bishop. WinsloW
was elected by a good majority.
Will Light Christmas Tree.
BESIDES electing officers the Cherrlan
decided to light the Christmas tree on
the Courthouse lawn again at the non
days and to appoint the same commit
tee that officiated last year to dlstrlp
ME Christmas cheer packages among
tha noor families Of the city. This com
mittee is headed by Charles knoWlaha'
The committee of three that wall lllum'
mate the Christmas tree is A. K. wilson
chairman; w. M. Hamilton and !. H.
Billingsley.
lust what will be the nature OF the
annual January social gathering OF the
has not yet been decided
Nv the council of mobiles. In view or war
conditions and food conservation efforts
Il not probable the usual banquet wlli
be held, but function Of kindred ma.
ture win doubtless be given at the com
mercial club parlors.
I Service Flag to be Displayed,
IN honor of the large number OF
Cherrians who have enlisted in the army
aud navy branch Of the service, ser
vice flag is to be made and displayed IN
the club rooms with star for each en-
listed member.
The council Of mobiles was authorized
"a pass an appropriate resolution IN
honor OF the late James Il. Stockton
the resolution to be sent to the mem,
bers Of his family. A letter was reau
from the family thanking the Cherrlahs
for their services at the time OF MI