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" Pear no man, and do justice to all men."
Vol. VII
SEWICKLEY,  PA., SATURDAY,  FEBRUARY 19, 1910.
No. 26
WALTERS VICTORIOUS.
Quite a Lively Election Held in the "Second
Precinct of the First Ward."
Mr. Couffer's Opposition Did Not Develop.
The election in Sewickley last
Tuesday was full of life and energy. The principal features of the
day in the First Ward was the contest for school director between U.
G. Couffer and Oscar L. Schlumpf,
resulting in a splendid victory for
Mr. Couffer. While at no stage of
the game did the supporters of the
latter doubt that he would win, yet
they worked diligently at getting
out the vote, with the result that a
splendid majority resulted.
The result shows that the promoters of the Independent ticket
in the First Ward, which was put
up mainly to oppose Mr. Couffer,
realized that they had too much to
overcome and quit the game early.
The vote follows:
FIRST WARD, SEWICKLEY.
Repubblican.
Council—W. G. Murray, 232.
School Director—U. G. Couffer,
211.
Auditor—Ward B. Foy, 90.
Assessor—A. C. Thatcher, 178.
Judge of Election—George F.
Barkwill, 230.
Inspector of Election—Walter
S. Neely, 49.
School Director—Oscar L.
Schlumpf, 46.
Auditor—A. D. Mellinger, 153. •
Assessor—John Brush-, 74.
Inspector of Election—Thomas
Drynan, 105.
In, the "Second Precinct" of
the First Ward, the Independent
ticket elected Dr. John Walters by
I a large majority over J. A. Rosen-
_..3l. There was some strenuous
campaigning and the trolley question was an important factor in
the fight. Dr. Walters, however,
allayed the fears of the voters by
publicly declaring at a late stage
of the game that he would favor
trolley cars. Not a little of his
support in the way of workers was
recruited from the First Ward.
Dr. John Walters, will therefore
take his seat in Borough Council
on the platform that will concede
to the wishes of his constituents
and favor a trolley car franchise
on a fair basis and further pledges
himself to conservation of the Borough's finances and will strive for
lower millage.
A. D. Mellinger, candidate for
I auditor in the borough-at-large,
was elected over his opponent,
Ward B. Foye, by about eight
| votes.
In Edgeworth the battle was between the People's ticket and the
Union party. The street car ques-
I tion was also an. issue. Both parties
I claimed they favored the issue and
j the Union ticket carried the clay by
electing Messrs. James W. Collins,
W. L. Clause and Frederick Way,
I to Council.
Regardless of the present results,
one fact stands out strong and
clear, and that is, that the issue of
a street car franchise has received
an impetus, through discussion and
agitation,' such as it has never before known. The tide of public
sentiment has turned in favor of
the trolley, and the one thing needed now is to cystallize this senti^
ment and press the matter home
upon the people. "The Herald,'.'
since its existence has consistently
advocated this great public improvement and has stood the brunt
of the battle in behalf of this measure ; and so long as the necessity
remains, it will continue to do so.
No power in a community is invincible when the people assert
themselves.   It is for them to act.
The election is over, the votes
have been counted, and the course
of trade and commerce will resume
its normal channels. The sovereign electors of the borough have
registered their choice and declared
their willingness to abide by the
result.
The selection of Mr. U. G. Couffer, by a handsome majority, to
serve as school director in the First
Ward, is one of the gratifying results of the campaign just closed.
The result of the contest signifies
the appreciation of his fellow
townsmen in his candidacy, and a
recognition of his sterling worth
and eminent fitness for the position. The members of the board
are to be congratulated on the accession of one to their < number
whose counsel and help will be an
invaluable aid to them.
While this paper did not support
Dr. John Walters, we recognize
that he is the choice of the electors
of his district and feel satis Si L lie
will endeavor to show throng] I •
official capacity that those who did
support him, have not misplaced
their confidence,
Real Estate.
The Elderlrin-Halley Company
has sold for James H. Smith to H.
H. Freeman, the former William
A. Given residence at Edgeworth
station, the buyer giving farm
property in Crawford county, Pa.,
in part payment. The transaction
totals about $43,000, the Edgeworth
house being valued at $25,000 and
the farm at $18,000.
Duncan L. Swearingen, a contractor, has purchased 24x124 feet,
vacant, in, the east side of Nevin
avenue, for $1,250 and will erect
a dwelling.
A. J. Wurtz has sold to J. W.
Armour 32x125 feet, vacant, in the
west side of Straight street for
$1,700.
The property belonging to the
Dillion heirs, ''consisting of 47x115
feet, with old buildings, at Try and
Beaver streets,' in the heart of the.
business district is reported under
agreement of sale for about $9,000.
Missionary Meeting.
The regular meeting of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society
will be held in the Chapel of the
M. B. church, on Tuesday, February 22d, at 2:30 P. M.
This being Washington's birthday, a special > prog-ram has been
provided. Mrs. E. M. Balsinger,
the newly elected president of the
Pittsburg Conference, will be present and address the meeting.
Refreshments in charge of committee composed of Mrs. J. C. Venning, Mrs. Walter Marlatt, Mrs.
David Ormesher and young women
from the Mission Circle. Music by
Miss Elizabeth Quinn and Mrs.W.
T. Wolff.
All members are asked to be present and all interested are cordially
invited.
Election in Seivickley Heights.
In Sewickley Heights township
the People's party Avas victorious
and elected the following:
School Director—Arthur B. Mc-
Bride and Stephen Beissinger.
Road Supervisor—John AVachter.
Auditor—George Wilbert,
Treasurer—Charles Pryor.
Assessor—Charles McPherson.
Judge of Election—William Allen, Sr.
Inspector of Election—George O,
Waehter.