A temporary chairman and secretary were then elected; Lewis Anderson and Paul C. Olson, respectively being chosen.

   According to law it was decided that the county committee should act as committee on credentials. F. G. Dahlberg as secretary reported that 36 delegates were entitled to seats in the convention.

   The roll was called and all delegates were present.

   It was moved and carried that the chair appoint a committee on resolutions. The following committee was appointed: P. Mathieson, F.O. Olson, John Nelson, E. O. Kreiner, E.M. Stewart, F.G. Dahlberg and Joe O'Leary.

   Motion was made and carried that the chair appoint a committee of three on permanent organization. The following were appointed: F.G. Dahlberg, E.M. Stewart and F.O. Olson.

   The convention adjourned until 1 o'clock p.m.

   At one o'clock the convention was called to order by temporary chairman Lewis Anderson.

   The committee on resolutions reported as follows:

   "We the committee on resolutions, hereby present to this convention for their consideration the following:

   BE IT RESOLVED that we hereby commend the administration of President McKinley and the administration of Governor Scofield, and we hereby pledge our support to the Republican ticket.

F.G. DAHLBERG, Secretary. P. MATHISON, Chairman

Resolution adopted.

   The committee on permanent organization presented the following report:

   "We the committee on permanent organization beg leave to report and recommend that F.O. Olson act as permanent chairman and F.G. Dahlberg as permanent secretary of this convention. Also that Canute Olson be elected as chairman of the Republican County committee and F.G. Dahlberg secretary.

   And we [line illegible] member of the county committee from the town of Grantsburg; E.M. Stewart from Rusk; Andrew G. Peterson from Wood Lake; Isaac Burch from Marshland; Joel Peterson from Meenon.

E.M. Steward, Secretary     F.O. Olson, Chairman

   Permanent chairman and secretary then took their positions.

   Upon motion the chair appointed two tellers, J.S. Williams and T.H. Williams and the convention proceeded to the nomination of candidates. It was decided that the order of nomination should be according to the call.

   The first in order was clerk. The names of William Armstrong, Nicholai Erickson and George Olson were presented.

   The informal ballot stood: Armstrong 18, Erickson 9; Olson 9. The first formal ballot stood: Armstrong 22; Erickson 10; Olson 4.

   William E. Armstrong was declared the winner.

   For treasurer the names of Thomas Tollefson [the incumbent] and Ole C. Branstad were presented.

   On the informal ballot Tollefson received 20; Branstad 16.

   Moved and carried that it be made formal and Thomas Tollefson was declared nominated.

   For sheriff there were four candidates: Simon Olson, D.L. Jackson, Robert Anderson and Ole Mattson.

   The informal ballot gave Olson 22; Jackson 2; Anderson 0; Mattson 12. [Anderson apparently did not vote for himself]

   Moved and carried that ballot be made formal and Simon Olson was declared nominated for sheriff.

   On motion the convention adjourned for 15 minutes.

   After recess the convention proceeded to nominate a clerk of circuit court. Upon motion the secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the convention for Netwon Hickerson [the incumbent].

   Andrew A. Anderson [the incumbent] had no opposition and was nominated by acclamation for register of deeds.

   A.J. Myrland [the incumbent] and S.F. Grover were in the race for district attorney.

   The informal ballot stood: Myrland 10, Grover 26.

   Upon motion the ballot was made formal and Stephen F. Grover declared nominated.

   Art C. Webster was nominated surveyor by acclamation.

   For superintendent of schools the names of Mrs. Tena Davidson [the incumbent], Mrs. Fay Williams and A.J. Myrland were presented. Mr. Myrland declined to be nominated.

   On the formal ballot Mrs. Williams received 24; Mrs. Davidson 9; W.F. Steve 1, A.J. Myrland 2.

   The ballot was made formal and Mrs. Williams declared nominated.

   Caleb Greene had expressed his preference for the office of coroner and was nominated by acclamation.

   The convention adjourned sine die.

From The Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1900

                     OLE MATTSON

            TENA N. DAVIDSON

   My acts as a public official for the past two years will be a guarantee of what I will do in case the people see fit to re-elect me.

            A.J. MYRLAND

   I wish to have the majority of the voters of this county say whether I shall be next county clerk or not.

         NICHOLAI ERICKSON

Branstad, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Did You Know It?

   Four independent candidates have announced themselves. A whole ticket has been talked of.

   A Republican club was organized at the courthouse last Saturday evening with a membership of 29. The following officers were elected: Pres. Isaac Burch; Vice President Clarence Nelson; Secretary William O. Olson, Treasurer Roy Roberts.