The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25
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Republicans Warned That
Democrats Will Trade Any
thing for County Court.

thing for County Court.
BY THE WATCHMAN
Despite the fact that the wealth
erman displayed Democratic affil-
iations and unloosed the elements
the big Lincoln Club dinner last
night, the affair, which was held
in the Masonic Temple. was suc-
cess in every detaiE tand more
than 800 representative Republi-
cans OF Marion County-were pres.
ent. During the evening a number
of speakers, including several can
didates on the Republican ticket
made short talks and urged that
the Repu blican voters stand togeth
er solfdly this fall that they might
gain sweeping victory In the
county at the November election.
While confident of gaining the
decision in November over the De-
mocratic forces. the Republican
leaders in the county last night
frankly told those present that the
6. o. p. organization could not
rest on its oars in the coming
battle and expect to hold the coun-
1ty. Those present were told that
it would take real work to win.
and that the Demmies would put VI
an awful battle to regain the tren-
ches lost in the 1920 battle.
1t was pointed out that the Dem
mics would make their last stand
around the County Court, and that
they would trade anything on their
ticket to elect a county commits
sioner and >thus keep control of the
County Court, the strategic point il
county political warfare. 1t was.
stated by one speaker that it was
generally understood that the local
Demme leaders were making plans
United States senator if by SO do
ing they could secure the election
of their candidate for county COM
missioner.
Those who attended the dinner
gathered at the Masonic Temple at
$3.50 and We're served splendid
NJ. E. Church. while the All South
ern Syncapators entertained with
mum erous musical numbers. Frank
Delligatti. local violinist. also fav-
ored those present with several
selections.
Harry Shaw, the Republican sage
of Palatine. presided as toastmas-
ter and introduced the post pran
dial oratorical performers in his
own happy way.
Harry opened with Mrs. E. A
Grose-that is. he expected to do
the audi ence. But Mr.. Shaw had
read note incorrectly (having
eaten too much) and .Mrs.s4Grosei
proved to be Mrs. Crosses sister
and the laugh was on the toast
ma ster. 1t was stated that the
woman Republican candidate for
the legislature was i'll and could
not attend Mrs. j. E. Berry ar.
other sister of Mrs. Crosse was in
troduced and made short speech.
Then came speeches by Mrs. w. 4
S. Mayors. candidate for the board
of education, and R. T. Cunningham
a member of the board at the pres
ent time
Judge E. NJ ShowaIter was the
next speaker, and in eour.min-
ute address he pointed out, the
need for peace time patriotism in
these days of reconstruction fol-
lowing the World War. He made
an appeal for sound Judgment and
wise legislation in handling the
of the hour. He declar-
ed himself in favor of that brand
of patriotic service that was rend-I
cred not only during the stress of
war. but-in the every day life of
peace time pursuits.
Following Judge Snowalter's
talk. Harry Shaw introduced Wal
ter Prchard of Warrington. candi-
date for county commissioner, E
c. Amos candidate for justice of
the peace. r. A. Polio ok, George
W. Bowers of Warrington and w.
Fl. Veach of Warrington.
Bill Mason. assistant prosecuting
attorney, was then called upon to
sing his famous song, ga Hard
Boiled Egg" He recruited Lee
Ord Lough.5 Ernie Bel!
and Victor Shaw to help him out.
and the mum Der went over big
The song is a magnetic thing, con-
sisting of triple-chorus and no !
at all.
w. j. Wiegel. editor of The
West Virginia. was the next speak
er. He made an appeal for the Re-
to Sstand together. and
urged that as in 1920 every Re
publican vote a straight ticket. Hell
declared that by hard work this
fall the last fortress of defense for
Marion County Democrats. the
County Court. could be captured
by the Republicans. He said that
he .Demmies would make hard
fight. and would trade off Mai. NJ.
VI. Nicely, their candidate for Unit j
ed States senator,tin an effort 20 |
secure the election OF their can d1-
late for county commissioner.
ST. w Fleming and Guy Prich-