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Day
2
Month
April
Year
1897
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Public Domain
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The spring election this year is of unusual importance, becanse it is the bi ennial election of city oflicers. The Kepublican convention was held last Friday night. The feature of the convention was the appearance of a mimi er of men, commonly known as "Gold Üemocrats" but whq have evidently cast in their lot, in municipal matters at least, with the Kepublican party. Prof. E. F. Johnson called O. E. Butterfield to preside over the convention, and Geo. H. Pond was made secretary. After a short recess the temporary oflicers were made permanent, and the convention proceeded to nominations. Mr. Butteriield called Prof. E. F. Johnson to the chair, and in a very happy little speech, presented Chas. E. Hiscock as a candidate for Mayor. There being no oiher nominations the rules were suspended and Mr. Hiscock's nomination was made unanimonsly. Mr. Hiscock was called for and made a good stra ghtforward speech of acceptance. He promised an impartial administration, one run on business principies, and one in which every Citizen would have his claims for preferment duly considered Henry J. lirown was nominated for President of the Council, also on sus pension of the rules, and the chairman appointed a committee to notify him and bring him before the convention. Be spoke brieily, thanking the convention for the honor, and promising his best endeavors to perform the dutïes of his office acceptably. H. G. Prettyman in nominating Glen V. Mills got just as f ar as the name, when the convention took matters into its own hands and nominated Glen with a cheer; Glen was callerl on tn make a speech but for the first time in his life he let the chaiice go by The only contest of the evening was over the nommation for Justiceof the Peaee Andrew E. Gibson, the present incumbent, and Harris Ball, were placed in nomination. ün ballot Mr. Gibson had just the requ site number of votes, and was declared the nominee. After votíng that the chairmen of the yarious ward committees, should constitute the city committee, the conven tion adjourned. The Democratie convention was held Monday evi ning Edward Duflycalled the meeting to order and presented Densmore ('rainer as temporary chairman. Cramer took his place amidst great applause, and delivered a thoroughly eharacteristic speech, landing the Miver Democracy. and dictating terms of re-admission to all who had once been members of the party, but had left it on the money issue. Ilenry Meuth was made temporary secretary. The usual committees were appointed, and alter a short recess. reported in favor of makinpr the temporary ( fficers permanent, and settling an order of business. Chris Martin and (ieo. R. Cooper were appointed tellers, and the officers we ie sorn. 'J he rflrst order of business being the nomination of a candidate for Mayor, the convention under the order of business took a vote as to whether they should make a nomination or pass that office on their ticket, and the vote re sulted in favor of no nomination, being an endorsement of the Kepublican nominee. The vofe on President of the Council brought out h spirited contest between the convention and (iottlob Luick. Mr. Luick declared he would not accept the nominat on, and the convention declared he must. Even after he was nominated he endeavored to decline, but Art JJrown led in three cheers fur the nomine", and he was drowned ont. vvhen it carne to the office of city cleik. Chas. A. Ward moved th t the rules lie suspended, and the convention pass that office, thereby endorsing Glen V. Mills. It was carried with enthuS'asm, and a committee appointed to bring Messrs. Hiscock and i ills before the convention. Thev made short speeches thank ng the convention for the compliment beslowed upon them. ïhe contest of the convention was over Justice of the Peaee. M J. Cavanaugh nominated John L. Duffy, and Chas. Manly nominated Win. G. Doty. Th" ballot resulted in favor of Yi. Duffy, and he was declared the nominee. Tor Assessor, the rules were suspended, and Patrick O'IIearn was n'min;tted by acdamation. The Repub lican ticket had been left blank for this position, as everybody in the city recog nizes the eminent quaMcations of Mr. O'Hearn for this office. Webb-Sïunimery. The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Coleman of liattle Creek. was the scène of a pretty wedding ceremony last week Thursday, when tiieir daughter, Mrs. Aliee Coleman Webb, was united in marriage wiih Mr. Arthur E. Murnmery, of this city. The ceremony was performed by Kev. Wm. Denman of the Methodist church, in the presenceof about 50 relatives and f'riends. The bri(ie is one of Battle Creek's best young ladies, and had a host of friends throughout ihe c.ty. Mr. Mummerv stands high in the esteem of his fellow citizens in Ann Arbor. and lus f riends unite in giving his bride a hearty welcome to our city. The Democrat joins in the good wishes. Wesleyan Guild Lecture. Bishop Fowlerof Huffalo, will deliver the Secund Guild Lecture uuder the ' Ilenry Loud foundation next Sundav evening at First M. E. church. Subject, "St. Paul." Bishop Kowler's gieat i pulpit and platform abilities are well i known the country over and all shoulcl i hear him in this great lecture. Special i music.

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