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corder, to John H. Morton, the commis- sioner, on the 22d of April, 1857.
The early records, unlike those of the most of counties, arc not literary curiosi- tics, therefore there is no necessity in pre- senting any of the entries, as they would be of no interest. In fact, the first entrics upon the books are as ncat and as well written as any at the present day.
VITAL STATISTICS.
The record books of the births and deaths in the hands of the clerk of court, com- mence in July, 1880, so that prior to that nothing can be learned concerning it.
The first birth recorded is that of Ber- nard, a son of W. W. and Emma J. Pat- tee, on the 13th of July, 1880. During the balance of the month of July there were eight.reported, and in January, 1881, the records showed 136. From July, 1880, until August, 1882, there had been 530.
The death record commences at the same time, July, 1880, and has since been kept up, giving the name and nationality of the deceased, and cause of death. Up to January, 1881, inclusive of the time from July, 1880, there were 62 deaths re- ported, and from that time until October, 1882, when the last entry was made, there had been 125 deaths. Number of deaths from July, 1880, until October, 1882, in- clusive, 187.
THE COUNTY POOR FARM.
A home for the friendless is always a subject which calls to mind various and conflicting thoughts, and at the same time a surge of feeling of pity. How many, in .this wide land of ours, the footstool of the Ahnighty, for the brotherhood of man,
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have shuddered at the thought, and shrunk from the mention of the name of the "poor house." Yet, again, thousands have, when forsaken by friends, forgotten by relations, and alone in the world, hailed the name and place with joy and thanksgiving, as a Providential escape from starvation and death. Around the name cluster thoughts of pity and sadness for the poor unfortu- nate beings who are obliged to become in- mates; and at the same time a feeling of gratitude creeps o'er us that we live in an age and land where such eleemosynary institutions are established and supported.
The poor farm of Butler county is located in section 34 of Jackson township. In 1876 the county purchased the north- east quarter of the section named for the purpose, and at once laid plans for the erection of suitable buildings. The con- tract for building the house was let to Wilkinson & Harvey, for the sum of $4,000, and this firm at once commenced the work, completing the building by the first of June, 1877. The size of the main part of the building is 28 by 44 feet, with a wing 28 by 32, two stories high. The wing is used by the superintendent and
family, and the main part for the poor. The main part stories are divided into convenient rooms, the first floor being taken up by the kitchen and dining room, and the upper divided into twelve sleep- ing apartments. The house was opened to the poor on the 15th of February, 1877, at which time there was but one to put in an appearance and make this a home. At this time, however, there were about forty being supported by the county, but they preferred to take care of themselves. Up to the first of November, 1882, there had been over fifty different paupers on the list at the farm; at present there are but ten.
The county has increased the original purchase from 160 to 320 acres, and the farm is about self-sustaining. There are good buildings on the place for farm pur- poses-a barn 28 by 32 feet, and a large shed 16 by 100 feet. The salary of the superintendent is $35 per month. Joseph Scofield is the superintendent.
The house is now being arranged so that the county can take care of its insane, instead of having them sent to the asylum at Independence.
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CHAPTER VI.
POLITICAL.
The political history of Butler county is more fully and much more authentic in giving the abstract of votes for the various years, than in any other manner, and for convenience of reference it will be appre- ciated. Any difficulties arising from con- tested and doubtful elections, or any pecu- liar features of a campaign, will appear in the following chapters, entitled County, State and National Representation, in connection with the article upon the office that occasioned it ..
The first matter presented will be the ----
OFFICIAL VOTE OF THE COUNTY FOR EVERY YEAR SINCE ORGANIZATION.
As no records were kept of the first two elections held in the county, we are unable to give the number of votes cast. The first election was ordered by Judge Roszell, of Buchanan county, as Butler was at that time annexed to that and several other counties, for judicial purposes. This was called in 1853, the election being held in August, and was the first attempt made at organization. Geo. W. Poisal was elected county judge, but did not qualify,
In October, 1854, the next election was held, and the organization of the county effected. It resulted in the election of John Palmer, county judge; W. E. Burton, clerk; A. G. Clark, treasurer and recorder;
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R. T. Crowell, sheriff; and James Griffitlı, school fund commissioner. These officers are all treated at length in their proper places.
It is likely that the record of the first two elections held here, was entered upon the books of Black Hawk county; but they have never been transcribed to Butler county books. The election records of Butler county commence with the election in April of 1855, and below we present the abstract, as follows:
April, 1855.
Prosecuting Attorney.
A. VanDorn.
81-81
Drainage Commissioner.
John H. Miller, Rep. 74-61
George Lash, Dem. 13
M. B. Wamsley, Dem 1
O. A. Strong, Rep 3
Surveyor.
John H. Morton, Rep. .61-14
Thos. T. Rawson, Rep. .47
M. Marquest, Dem. 1
Sheriff.
.
W. H. Bishop, Dem. 66-45
D. G. Hilton, Rep 21
Orson Rice, Rep. 13
Coroner.
D. W. Kensley, Rep. 53-49
T. Miller. 3
O. A. Strong, Rep.
1
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270
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
August, 1855 .*
County Judge.
Aaron VanDorn, Rep.
76-11
William R. Jaminson, Dem
65
D. B. Mason, Rep.
19
John Palmer, Rep
1
Sheriff.
W. H. Bishop, Dem.
123-43
R L. Olmstead, Rep
80
Harlan Raid, Rep.
30
S. Moots, Dem.
2
Recorder and Treasurer.
A. G. Clark, Dem.
60-5
D. C. Hilton, Rep.
55
J. A. Barker, Rep
39
Surveyor.
John H. Morton, Rep.
135-105
T. T. Rawson, Rep.
30
James McKinney, Dem.
2
Coroner.
Daniel Kensley, Rep.
89-57
Aaron Moore, Rep
32
H. A. Early, Rep.
26
[* NOTE-This appears in record as "1855," but probably should be "1856."]
April, 1857.
Drainage Commissioners.
Limon Norton, Rep
268-56
G. W. Dollison, Dem.
.212
Clerk of Court.
James E. Walker, Rep.
.273
Surveyor.
George McClellan, Rep.
.318-154
Jeremiah Ellis, Dem.
164
Assessor.
W. R. Cotton, Rep.
249-9
R. R. Parriott, Dem
.240
Coroner.
J. V. Boggs, Rep
232-43
E. P. Dunson, Dem
.189
Prohibitory Hog Law.
For the law.
267-205
Against the law.
62
Court House Loan.
For the loan.
304-139
Against the loan
165
The Bridge Loan.
Against the loan
.312-180
For the loan.
132
August, 1857. County Judge.
Alonzo Converse, Rep.
181-8
G. W. Poisal, Dem
173
Treasurer and Recorder.
D. C. Hilton, Rep
413-341
I. H. Smith, Dem.
72
Surveyor.
J. Ellis, Dem.
.254-8
George McClellan, Rep.
.246
Sheriff.
W. H. Bishop, Dem ...
.217-43
William Fitzgerald, Dem.
174
Coroner.
J. A Barker, Rep.
97 -- 155
E. Butterfield, Dem
142
Special Election, September, 1857.
County Judge.
D. W. Miller, Rep
229-54
Alonzo Converse, Rep.
175
George A. Richmond, Dem.
6
H. D. Hunt, Rep.
1
"Mother" Smith (Burlesque).
4
The above result was declared void upon contest of Alonzo Converse, as stated in another place.
Whether the County Should Subscribe for
$200,000 Stock in the C. I. & N. R. R.
For the proposition.
245-58
Against the proposition.
185
271
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
October, 1857. Governor.
Ralph P. Lowe, Rep
196-46
B. M. Samuels, Dem
150
- George Hawker, Rep
1
Lieutenant-Governor.
Oran Faville, Rep.
197 -- 48
George Gallaspie, Dem.
149
Representative.
M. M. Trumbull, Rep
.172-6
J. C. Bishop, Dem.
166
April, 1858.
Superintendent of Schools.
D. W. Mason, Rep
296-28
S. M. Chase, Dem
268
J. W. Davis, Rep ..
72
George MeClellan, Rep.
4
Prosecuting Attorney.
W. R. Jamison, Dem.
338-101
O. Rice, Rep
237
Scattering.
20
The Bridge Loan.
For the loan.
.346-72
Against the loan.
274
Re-location of County Seat.
For Clarksville
327-7
For Georgetown.
.320
Special Election, June, 1858. The General Banking Law,
For the law.
141-57
Against the law
84
Question of the State Bank of Iowa.
For the State bank.
226-216
Against the bank.
10
October, 1858.
Secretary of State.
Samuel Douglas, Dem.
347 -- 102
Elijah Sells, Rep
.245
State Treasurer.
John W. Jones, Rep.
.348-104
Samuel L. Lorah, Dem.
244
State Auditor.
Theodore S. Parvin.
348-103
J. W. Cattell, Rep.
245
Attorney-General.
Samuel A. Riee, Rep.
. 346-101
James M. Elwood, Dem
.245
Register State Land Office.
James M. Reid, Dem.
348-103
A. B. Miller, Rep.
.245
Congress.
William Vandeveer, Rep.
345-98
W. E. Leffingwell, Dem
247
District Judge.
Elias H. Williams, Rep
334-77
W. McClintoek, Dem.
257
District Attorney.
M. McGlathery, Rep.
345-99
Elijah Odell, Dem.
. 246
April, 1859.
Re-locating the County Seat.
For Butler Center
.385-21
For Cla ksville.
364
October, 1859. County Judge.
Alonzo Converse, Rep.
360-62
M. M. Trumbull. Rep.
298
L. Converse.
2
County Treasurer and Recorder.
J. H. Hale, Rep.
271-73
Asa Stannard, Rep.
198
D. C. Hilton, Rep.
197
Sheriff.
William R. Jamison, Dem.
.360-65
James Leverieh, Dem
295
W. H. Bishop, Dem
4
Sehool Superintendent.
I. R. Dean, Rep
. 368-73
M. D. L. Niece, Rep.
.295
1
272 HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
Surveyor.
Judd Bradley, Dem.
661-660
D. C. Hilton, Dem.
1
Drainage Commissioner.
R. R. Parriott, Dem
343-19
Isaac Boylan, Dem.
.324
Coroner.
John A. Barker, Rep.
333-2
David W. Miller, Rep.
331
October, 1861.
Judge of Supreme Court.
R. T. Lowe, Rep.
440-349
N. Elwood, Dem.
91
Representative.
C. A. L. Roszell, Dem.
297 -- 33
Alonzo Converse, Rep
264
F. Digman, Dem
1
Nathan Moon, Dem
20
County Judge.
C. A. Bannon, Rep
507
John Palmer, Rep.
2
Mr. Case, Rep
1
V. Rice.
1
"Mrs. Jerome" (Burlesque).
3
M. Bailey, Rep
15
A. Farlow, Dem.
1
H. H. Margretz, Rep
7
S. L. Lorah, Dem
207
John Braden, Rep
4
P. Cinnamon, Dem
1
G. E. Fitch, Rep
1
L. Hammon, Rep.
1
N. Olmstead, Rep.
1
C. A. L. Roszell, Dem
1
Treasurer and Recorder.
J. H. Hale, Rep
389-83
D. C. Hilton, Rep.
306
John Palmer, Rep.
3
W. H. Bishop, Dem.
1
M. Bailey, Rep
1
Sheriff.
W. H. Bishop, Dem.
415-213
G. G. Hawker, Rep
202
School Superintendent.
R. Merrill, Rep
316-22
M. Bailey, Rep.
294
Surveyor.
G. McClellan, Rep
.608-607
R. Merrill, Rep.
1
Drainage Commissioner.
N. Olmstead, Rep.
.305-28
H. A. Earley, Rep
277
M. Aldridge, Dem.
1
P. Robin
2
C. S. Root, Rep
1
Coroner.
J. A. Barker, Rep
.320-46
M. Aldridge, Dem.
.274
O. Rice.
1
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October, 1862.
State Auditor.
J. W. Cattell, Rep
339-32
John Brown, Dem.
207
Register State Land Office.
J. A. Harvey, Rep
338-34
F. Gottschalk, Dem.
206
State Treasurer.
W. H. Holmes, Rep
.339-132
Attorney-General.
C. Nours, Rep.
330 --- 128
B. J. Hale, Dem.
202
Congress.
A. W. Hubbard, Rep ..
339 -- 135
J. W. Duncomb, Dem.
.204
10th District Judge.
Elias H. Williams, Rep
498-489
L. L. Ainsworth, Dem
9
A. Durand, Rep
2
-
District Attorney.
Milo McGlatbery, Rep ..
.509
Member Board of Education.
G. H. Stevens, Rep.
515
1
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY. 273
County Judge.
J. R. Fletcher, Dem.
221-67
W. A. Lathrop, Rep.
154
A. J. Thompkins, Rep
154
A. Phillips
1
A. J. Thompson, Rep
2
W. S. Lathrop.
1
G. G. Hawker
1
Clerk of Court.
J. W. Davis, Rep.
.522 -- 521
Elias Oxford, Rep.
1
Drainage Commissioner.
H. A. Early, Rep.
67-11
Alonzo Norris, Rep
56
E. S. Shaw, Dem.
33
Scattering.
53
Coroner.
James A. Gurthie, Rep
52 -- 21
A. Durand, Dem
31
Asa Overcracker
28
Scattering.
65
October, 1863.
Governor.
William M. Stern, Rep. .495 -- 250
J. M. Tuttle, Dem.
245
Lieutenant-Governor.
E. W. Eastman, Rep.
494-259
J. F. Duncomb, Dem.
235
Judge of Supreme Court.
Hon. John Dillon, Rep.
501 -- 264
Hon. Charles Mason, Dem.
.237
State Senator.
C. F. Clarkson, Rep.
487 -- 237
S. P. Brainard, Dem.
250
G. F. Clarkson, Rep.
1
H. Seymour.
1
Representative.
W. A. Lathrop, Rep ..
488-251
N. B. Chapman, Dem.
237
John Smith.
1
N. P. Chapman
13
County Judge.
Ancel Durand, Rep ..
401-75
J. R. Fletcher, Dem
326
J. Bradley
1
Treasurer and Recorder.
John Palmer, Rep
484 -- 327
J. Gilbert, Dem.
257
J. Spincer
1
Sheriff.
M. Hollenbeck, Rep
465-183
W. H. Bishop, Dem.
282
School Superintendent.
Richard Merrill, Rep
487 -- 278
J. Bradley, Dem.
209
A. F. Townsend, Rep.
15
J. Palmer, Rep.
1
William Rosebraugh.
1
"Old Notts"
1
County Surveyor.
A. F. Townsend, Rep
.519 -- 493
Scattering.
26
Coroncr.
E. W. Metzgar, Rep
483 -- 259
R. Daniels, Rep.
224
Dawson.
1
Drainage Commissioner.
T. G. Copeland, Rep.
455 -- 198
G. W. Adair, Dem.
.257
October, 1864.
President of United States.
Abraham Lincoln, Republican.
.559 -- 318
George B. McClellan, Dem
241
Secretary of State.
James Wright, Rep.
558-316
John H. Wallace, Dem.
242
State Treasurer.
W. H. Holmes, Rep.
558-316
J. B. Lash, Dem.
.242
State Auditor.
John A. Elliott, Rep.
558-315
E. C. Hendershott, Dem.
243
1
274
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
Register State Land Office.
J. A. Harvey, Rep.
.558-323
B. D. Holbrook, Dem
235
E. B. Holbrook
7
Attorney-General.
Isaac L. Allen, Rep.
.558 -- 316
Charles M. Dunbar.
242
Judge of Supreme Court
Chester C. Cole, Rep
559-318
Thomas M. Monroe, Dem.
241
Congress.
A. W. Hubb ud, Rep.
558-316
L. Chapman, Dem
.242
Judge of 12th Judicial District.
William B. Fairfield, Rep.
560 -- 345
Cyrus W. Foreman, Dem.
215
District Attorney.
John E. Burke, Rep
.559-344
M. P. Rosencrans, Dem.
215
Clerk of Court.
James W. Davis, Rep.
.575 -- 377
M. B. Wamsley, Dem
198
Abram Smith, Rep.
27
County Recorder.
J. H. Hale, Rep ..
573-373
Milton Wilson, Dem.
200
P. S. Canfield
27
Coroner.
E. B. Allen, Rep
568-355
James Aplington, Dem.
213
October, 1865.
Governor.
W. M. Stone, Rep
454-222
T. H. Benton, Dem.
232
Col. G. Benton
3
W. T. Shaw.
1
Lieutenant-Governor.
B. F. Gue, Rep.
489 -- 288
W. W. Hamilton, Dem.
201
S. G. VanAnda, Gr
6
State Senator.
J. B. Powers, Rep.
498 -- 299
S. N. Packard, Dem.
.199
Representative.
L. D. Tracy, Rep
478-986
P. J. Hagerty, Dem.
.192
A. Converse, Rep.
14
Judge of Supreme Court.
G. G. Wright, Rep
493-286
H. H. Trimble, Dem.
207
State Superintendent.
Oran Faville, Rep.
494-287
J. W. Sennett, Dem
207
County Judge.
A. J. Thompkins, Rep.
.484-299
Alonzo Converse, Rep.
185
James Wilson, Rep.
1
County Treasurer.
John Palmer, Rep
489-304
John J. Eichar, Dem.
185
Scattering
4
Sheriff.
M. Hollenbeck, Rep.
.493-295
W. H. Bishop, Den.
198
School Superintendent.
W. H. Gue, Rep.
495 -- 296
Richard Merrill, Rep
199
R. Herd, Rep
1
Coroner.
George Murphy, Rep
496-297
E. R. Goheen, Dem.
199
County Surveyor.
M. D. L. Neice, Rep
495 -- 294
Judd Bradley, Dem ..
.201
L. B. Raymond, Dem.
2
Drainage Commissioner.
W. C. Thompson, Rep.
.503-305
R. Parriott, Dem.
198
October, 1866. Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright, Rep.
.673-435
S. G. VanAnda, Dem.
238
J. F. Duncombe, Gr.
24
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY. 275
State Treasurer,
1
S. E. Rankin, Rep.
673-436
George A. Stine, Dem.
.237
N. G. Sales
24
State Auditor.
J. A. Elliott, Rep.
674-436
R. W. Cross, Dem
238
R. S. Higgins.
24
Register State Land Office.
C. C. Carpenter, Rep.
674-436
L. P. Mckennie, Dem
238
D. Stoddard.
24
Attorney-General.
F. E. Bissell, Rep.
675-437
W. Ballinger, Dem.
.238
C. Negus
23
Reporter of Supreme Court.
E. H. Stiles, Rep
674-618
A. Stockdale, Dem.
56
Clerk of Supreme Court.
C. Linderman, Rep.
675-621
F. Golachalk, Dem.
. 54
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Congress.
A. W. Hubbard, Rep.
675-441
J. D. Thompson, Dem.
234
Clerk of Court.
James W. Davis, Rep
674-472
Tracy M. Bishop, Dem
.202
Dunson, Dem.
1
Capt. Jones, Rep
1
County Recorder.
J. H. Hale, Rep.
695-508
Abram Surfus, Rep
187
J. W. Davis, Rep.
2
M. Bailey,.
1
October, 1867.
Governor.
Samuel Merrill, Rep.
678-372
Charles Mason, Dem.
306
William Muffley.
2
Lieutenant-Governor.
Col. John Scott, Rep
680-340
D. M. Harris, Dem.
.340
Attorney-General.
Henry O'Conner, Rep.
.673-361
W. T. Barker, Dem.
312
Judge Supreme Court.
Joseph M. Beck.
513 -- 206
John H. Craig.
.307
James M. Beck.
165
State Superintendent.
D. F, Wells.
531 -- 220
Martin L. Fisher
.311
B. F. Wells.
151
State Senator.
W. A. Lathrop, Rep
406 -- 70
Marcus Tuttle, Rep.
.336
C. A. L. Roszell, Dem
236
Representative.
J. A. Guthrie, Rep
.623 -- 312
James W. Wood, Dem.
311
A. Converse, Rep.
10
B. Codner
1
N. Pray.
1
County Judge.
A. J. Thompkins, Rep.
680 -- 390
W. R. Jamison, Dem.
290
J.W. Davis, Rep
1
Treasurer.
J. F. Wright, Rep.
660-349
M. B. Wamsley, Dem
311
J. Palmer, Rep
3
M. Bailey, Rep.
4
Sheriff.
L. L. Smith, Rep
572-208
W. H. Bishop, Dem.
364
M. Hollenbeck, Rep
9
School Superintendent.
W. A. Lathrop, Rep
.381- 81
George Graham, Rep.
300
Milton Wilson, Dem.
279
Coroner.
E. W. Metzgar, Rep
.671-366
J. H. Smith, Rep
.305
276 HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
Surveyor.
O. W. McIntosh, Rep
629-615
O. H. McIntosh.
14
Scattering.
10
Drainage Commissioner.
E. D. Butler, Rep.
.670 -- 670
October, 1868. President.
U. S. Grant, Rep.
1,118-694
Horatio Seymour, Dem
424
Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright, Rep.
1,117-705
David Hammer, Dem.
412
State Auditor.
J. A. Elliot, Rep
1,118 -- 707
H. Dunlary, Dem.
311
State Treasurer.
S. E Rankin, Rep
1,117-706
L. McCarty, Dem.
411
Register State Land Office.
C. C. Carpenter, Rep.
.1,116-705
A. I). Anderson, Dem.
411
Attorney Gencral.
Henry O'Conner, Rep.
1,116-705
J. E. Williamson, Dem.
411
Congress.
Charles Pomeroy, Rep.
1,094 -- 664
C. A.L Roszelle, Dem. .
430
District Judge.
W. B. Fairfield, Rep.
1,093 -- 679
Cyrus Foreman, Dem.
414
District Attorney.
I. W. Card, Rep.
1,115-705
W. W. Stow, Dem.
410
C A.L.Roszelle, Dem.
1
Circuit Judge.
Geo. W. Ruddick, Rep
1,116-707
R. N Matthews, Dem.
409
1
Clerk of Court.
James W. Davis, Rep.
1,104-697
Milton Wilson, Dem.
407
County Recorder.
George M. Craig, Rep.
1,112 -- 704
Richard Gonzales, Dem.
408
Surveyor.
Joseph Conn, Rep.
1,116-706
J.G. Scobey, Dem
410
October, 1869.
Governor.
Samuel Merrill, Rep.
.687-441
George Gillaspy, Dem.
246
Lieutenant-Governor.
M. M. Walden.
688 -- 442
A. P. Richardson.
246
Judge of Supreme Court.
John S. Dillon
689-445
W. B Brannom.
244
State Superintendent.
A. S. Kissell.
688-442
H. O. Dayton.
246
State Senator.
R. B. Clarke, Rep.
676-442
William Pattee, Dem.
234
A. J. Thompkins, Rep
1
A. Converse, Rep.
5
Representative.
S. B. Dumont, Rep.
.968-723
P. J. Haggarty, Dem.
245
County Auditor.
A. J. Thompkins, Rep
.682-435
Thomas Shaffer, Dem.
247
M. B Wamsley, Dem.
2
County Treasurer.
J. F. Wright, Rep.
683 -- 438
M.B. Wamsley, Dem.
245
Sheriff.
L. L. Smith, Rep ..
675-422
Henry Sweitger, Dem.
.253
Isaac Hall.
1
School Superintendent.
W. A. Lathrop, Rep
634-369
J. A. Holmes, Dem
265
W. H. Merrill
4
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1
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
277
Surveyor.
O. W. McIntosh, Rep.
685-444
J.G.Scoby, Dem.
241
-
Coroner.
T. G. Copeland, Rep.
681-436
J. M. Caldwell, Dem.
245
Drainage Commissioner.
E. D. Button, Rep.
686-446
P. Dungon, Dem.
240
Special Election, April, 1870.
Senator, to fill vacancy.
J.R. Fletcher, Rep
.
873-815
Emmons Johnson, Rep
58
J.M.Caldwell, Dem
1 .
Mrs. Winne.
3
George Poisal, Dem.
1
October, 1870. Judge of Supreme Court.
C.C.Cole.
1,138 -- 716
J.C. Knapp
422
R. Noble.
54
Same, to fill vacancies.
William E. Miller.
1,209
P.N. Smith.
4.35
J.G. Day
1,209
R. Noble.
426
Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright.
1,212-788
Charles Doerr.
424
State Auditor.
John Bissell.
1,211-786
W. W. Garner.
425 .
State Treasurer.
.
S.E. Rankin.
1,211-787
W.C.Jones.
424
Attorney General.
Henry O'Conner.
1,210 -- 784
H. M. Mortin.
426
Register State Laud Office.
Aaron Brown
.1,211 -- 787
D.F. Ellsworth.
424
Supreme Court Reporter.
E. N. Stiles.
1,211 -- 1;012
C H. Bone.
199
J. L. Sheeon.
225
Congress.
Jackson Orr, Rep
1,213-789
G. C. Smeltzer, Dem.
424
District Judge.
G. W, Ruddick, Rep
1,209-1,202
H. Shaver.
7
Clerk of Court.
J. W. Davis, Ind.
878-184
Van E. Butler, Rep. ..
694
County Recorder.
G. M. Craig, Ind.
359-124
J. H. Hale, Rep.
735
William Douns.
3
County Supervisors.
M. B. Wamsley, Dem.
1,285
H.C.Brown, Rep.
1,379
A. Chrystie, Rcp.
1,387
J.Proctor, Rep.
244
P.E. Denison, Dem.
246
E. P. Day, Dem
329
As to increasing Supervisors to seven.
Against the proposition
962-585
For the proposition.
377
October, 1871. Governor.
C. C. Carpenter, Rep.
1,127 -- 799
J.C.Knapp, Dem
328
C. H. Forney
1
Licutenant-Governor.
H .C. Bullis, Rep.
1,127 -- 799
M. M. Hannom, Dem.
328
Judge of Supreme Court.
James G. Day.
.1,094-759
J.L. Duncan.
345
State Superintendent.
Alonzo Abernethy
1,137-799
Edward Mumm.
328
278
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
State Senator.
A. Converse, Rep. .
1,072-1,028
C.A.L.Roszell, Dem
44
J. W. Davis, Rep.
31
Representatives.
S. B. Dumont, Rep.
1,129-962
J.M. Caldwell, Dem
167
J.P. Casady
448
C.A.L.Roszell, Dem.
20
County Treasurer.
W.C. Thompson, Rep.
1,323-1,287
J. F. Wright, Rep.
36
Auditor.
R. L. Chase, Rep.
797-195
A.J. Thompkins, Rep.
602
Sheriff.
J. R.Jones, Rep.
978-678
M. Hollenbeck, Rep.
300
Scattering.
16
Drainage Commissioner.
Henry Trotter, Rep.
.1,296
School Superintendent.
J. W. Stewart, Rep.
1,296-1,294
W.A. Lathrop, Rep.
2
Surveyor.
M.D.L Niece, Rep. .
958-946
J.G. Scobey, Dem.
12
O. W. McIntosh, Rep.
1
District Attorney.
Coroner.
T.G.Copeland, Rep.
.1,285-1,273
E. W. Metzgar, Rep.
12
Supervisor.
S. Bonwell, Rep ..
.1,102 -- 766
M.B. Wamsley, Dem.
336
Judge of Circuit Court.
R. G. Renegar, Rep ..
1,157
November, 1872.
President.
U.S. Grant, Rep
1,433-1,002
Horace Greeley, Lib.
431
Secretary of State.
J. T. Young.
1,442-996
E.A. Guilbert
446
Charles Baker
5
Statc Auditor.
John Russell
1,442-994
State Treasurer.
William Chrysty
1,444-998
M.J. Rohlfs.
446
D.B. Beers.
5
Register State Land Office.
Aaron Brown.
1,443-999
Jacob Butler.
444
W. C. Thompson, Rep.
1
David Sherwood.
5
Attorney General.
M. E. Cutts.
1,444-993
A.G. Case
451
Congress.
H. O. Pratt, Rep.
1,445-999
A. T.Lusch, Dem.
446
District Judge.
G. W. Ruddick, Rep.
1,434-981
W.A.Lathrop, Rep
453
Circuit Judge.
R. G. Reiniger, Rep.
1,442-997
W. C.Stanberry, Dem.
445
L.S. Butler, Rep
1,446-1,008
J. W. Woods, Dem.
438
County Clerk.
William Burdick, Rep
1,415-949
Edwin Fowle, Rep.
466
Martin Bailey, Rep
6
Recorder.
Elwood Wilson, Rep
1,415 -- 929
W.I. McLean, Dem.
486
William Griffith, Rep.
1
County Supervisor.
H.C.Brown, Rep ..
1,254-616
M.B. Wamsley, Dem.
638
Wamsley.
4
1
279
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
October, 1873. Governor.
C.C. Carpenter, Rep.
1,200-998
Jacob B. Vale, Dem
202
Lieutenant-Governor.
Joseph Dysart, Rep.
1,209-1,013
C. E. Whitney
196
Judge Supreme Court.
J.M. Beck.
1,207-1,013
B.J. Hall
194
State Superintendent.
A. Abernethy.
1,214-1,024
D. W.Prindle
190
Representative.
C.A.L. Roszell, Dem
761-103
N. N. Beals, Rep.
658
County Treasurer.
W.C.Thompson, Rep
1,341 -- 1,315
Martin Bailey, Rep.
26
G.M. Craig, Rep
1
Auditor.
R.L. Chase, Rep.
.1,390
Sheriff.
J.R. Jones, Rcp.
1,372
Superintendent.
J. W. Stewart, Rep.
1,366
Supervisor.
Alex Chrystie, Rep.
1,379
Surveyor.
J. G. Rockwell, Rep
.1,374
Drainage Commissioner.
E.D. Button, Rep
.1,149
Coroner.
E. W . Metzgar, Rep.
1,354
October, 1874. Secretary of State.
J. T. Young.
.1,082-743
David Morgan.
339
State Auditor.
B. R.Sherman
1,055-688
J. M. King.
367
State Treasurer.
W. Christy.
1,055-689
H.C.Hargis.
366
.
Register State Land Office.
David Secer.
1,055-688
R.H.Roderamel
367
Attorney General.
M.E. Cutts.
1,051-683
John Keatley
368
Clerk of Supreme Court.
E.J. Holmes
1,054-687
G. W. Ball.
367
Reporter of Supreme Court.
J.S. Runnells.
1,054-691
J. M. Weart.
363
County Recorder.
E. Wilson, Rep.
1,244
Clerk of Courts. "
W. H. Burdick, Rep.
1,240-1,222
Van E. Butler. Rep.
18
Supervisor.
N. N. Larkin, Rep.
.1,160
October, 1875.
Governor.
S.J.Kirkwood
1,375-751
S. Leffler
624
Lieutenant-Governor.
J.G. Newbold
1,367-733
E. B. Woodward.
634
Supreme Judge.
Austin Adams
1,372-741
W. H. Knight.
631
State Superintendent.
A. Abernethy
1,366-736
I. Doane
630
State Senator.
A. C. Hitchcock.
1,220
Representative.
John Palmer, Rep ..
1,059-148
C. A.L. Roszell, Dem.
911
280
HISTORY OF BUTLER COUNTY.
County Auditor.
R.L.Chase, Rep.
1,329-663
M. Bailey, Ind.
666
Treasurer.
E. Thomas, Rep.
1,061-123
M. B. Wamsley, Dem.
938
Sheriff.
J.R.Jones, Rep.
1,089-191
M.M. Hollenbeck, Ind.
898
School Superintendent.
J. W. Stewart, Ind.
1,293-628
Mrs. Jean L. Smith, Rep.
665
Surveyor:
J. G. Rockwell, Rep
1,205-407
Charles Fitch, Dem.
798
Drainage Commissioner.
E. D. Button, Rep.
1,186-376
James M. Caldwell, Dem.
810
Supervisor.
G. Hazelet, Rep
.1,147-297
Milton Wilson, Dem.
850
Coroner.
C. A. Murray, Rep
1,179-372
E. L. Blackmore, Dem.
807
Sball there be seven Supervisors?
No.
691-289
Ye
402
November, 1876.
President.
Rutherford B. Hayes, Rep.
1,829-1,049
S.J. Tilden, Dem.
780
22
Judge of Supreme Court.
W. H.Seevers.
1,846-1,087
W. Hayes.
759
Charles Negus.
4
State Auditor.
B. R.Sherman, Rep.
1,841-1,083
W. Groneneg
758
Leonard Brown
4
Secretary of State.
J.T. Young, Rep
1,840-1,082
J. H.Stubenranch.
758
A. McReady
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