Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1884 — Democratic Contention. [ARTICLE]

Democratic Contention.

The Democrats of Newton county met in convention on the 12th inst, to put out a county ticket. Tne com* vention was well attended consider, i. g the busy times, and R. R. strike, as all had to come in private conveyances.

The convention commence J at one o clock, Capt. John H. Ash, of Kent* land, was chosen permanent chairman And Abram Darrwch, of Morocco Secretary. Capt. Ash took the chair with £a very appropriate speech In which lie said: The air is full of signs of Democratic vletory.” There was a great deal of enthusiasm when the balloting begun, as there wa s much competition Tor the different offices. They succeeded in nomina the following ticket, (to be elected next November, For Treasurer—Henry Hecox, of Goodland. For Sheriff—John Broku w, of Kentland. For Commissioner Ist District - Erastus Baiter, of Washington Tp. For Commissioner. 2nd District— Thomas R. Barker, Jackson tp. After the work of the convention was done, Dawson Smith, candidate for prosecuting attornpt’, made a stirring speech . Dawson is a master of the tariff question- After Mr. Smith’s speech, Mr- James W. Douthit. of Rensselaer made as usual a very eloquent speech, after which the convrnrion adjourned.