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Auditor-E. W. Adams, dem., 3,378 (1,614) ; G. P. Burgess, rep., 1,763.
Treasurer-Chas. Reugnitz, dem., 3,388.
Sheriff-J. J. Kann, dem., 3,286 (1,473) ; Alexander Blake, rep., 1,810.
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MEMOIRS OF CLAYTON COUNTY
Superintendent-H. C. Bishop, dem., 3,219 (1,309) ; J. N. Dahn, rep., 1,910.
Coroner-F. J. Kriebs, dem., 3,266 (1,391) ; L. L. Renshaw, rep., 1,867.
Supervisor-James Rogers, dem., 3,104 (1,069) ; J. W. Kregel, rep., 2,035.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1890
Secretary of State-W. H. Chamberlin, dem., 3,437 (1,305) ; W. W. McFarland, rep., 2,132.
Congress-W. H. Butler, dem., 3,490 (1,416) ; J. H. Sweeney, rep., 1,974.
District Judges-L. O. Hatch, dem., 3,554 (1,501) ; William A. Hoyt, dem., 3,527 (1,587) ; A. C. Stewart, rep., 2,053; J. W. Sandusky, rep., 1,940.
Clerk-M. P. Dunn, dem., 3,380 (1,195) ; T. M. Davidson, rep., 2,185.
Recorder-Fred H. Soll, dem., 3,395 (1,221) ; John Anderegg, rep., 2,174.
Attorney-D. D. Murphy, dem., 3,453 (1,356) ; R. E. Price, rep., 2,098.
Supervisor-Joseph Andres, dem., 3,492 (1,412) ; Fred Arnold, rep., 2,080.
Surveyor-A. Burlingame, dem., 3,462 (1,349) ; Ole Nelson, rep., 2,113.
Constitutional Convention-For, 228; against, 3,281 (3,053).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1891
Governor-Horace Boies, dem., 3,580 (1,511) ; H. C. Wheeler, rep., 2,060.
Senator-John Everall, dem., 3,579 (1,528) ; Martin Garber, rep., 2,051.
Representative-George L. Gilbert, dem., 2,550 (1,471) ; C. A. Meuth, rep., 2,079.
Supervisor-Charles Mentzel, dem., 3,484 (1,333); H. B. Wheeler, rep., 2,151.
Treasurer-Chas. Reugnitz, dem., 3,627.
Sheriff-J. J. Kann., dem., 2,959 (380) ; Fred Bergman, rep., 2,579.
Surveyor-A. Burlingame, dem., 3,580 (1,525) ; Ole Nelson, rep., 2,055.
Superintendent-H. C. Bishop, dem., 3,414 (1,222) ; O. D. Oath- out, rep., 2,192.
Coroner-F. J. Kriebs, dem., 3,553 (1,479) ; B. F. Hall, rep., 2,074.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1892
President-Grover Cleveland, dem., 3,337 (894) ; Benjamin Har- rison, rep., 2,443.
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STATISTICAL TABLE OF ELECTIONS
Congress-W. H. Butler, dem., 3,349 (868) ; Thos. Updegraff, rep., 2,481.
Auditor-E. W. Adams, dem., 3,409 (991) ; C. T. Peick, rep., 2,418. Clerk-M. P. Dunn, dem., 3,358 (889) ; Chas. Newberry, rep., 2,469.
Attorney-D. D. Murphy, dem., 3,361 (908) ; V. T. Price, rep., 2,453.
Recorder-F. H. Soll, dem., 3,389 (952) ; A. P. Bock, rep., 2,437. Supervisor-James Rogers, dem., 3,328 (825) ; P. P. Olmstead, Jr., rep., 2,503.
Surveyor-J. H. Zearley, dem., 3,370 (915) ; Ole Nelson, rep., 2,455.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1893
Governor-Horace Boies, dem., 2,961 (709) ; Frank B. Jackson, rep., 2,252.
Representative-C. L. McGonigle, dem., 2,847 (430) ; Q. A. Sloane, rep., 2,417.
Treasurer-Chas. Reugnitz, dem., 5,248.
Sheriff-J. K. Molumby, dem., 1,780; Fred Cook, rep., 3,544 (1,764).
Surveyor-J. H. Zearley, dem., 2,884 (511) ; Ole Nelson, rep., 2,373.
Superintendent-Sumner Miller, dem., 3,006 (734) ; Daniel Costi- gan, rep., 2,272.
Coroner-F. J. Kroebs, dem., 2,861 (465) ; L. D. Shambaugh, rep., 2,396.
Supervisor-W. H. Oelke, dem., 2,237; William Monlux, rep., 3,024 (787).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1894
Secretary of State-H. F. Dale, dem., 2,773 (232) ; W. M. McFar- land, rep., 2,541.
Congress-J. F. Babcock, dem., 2,689 (37) ; Thomas Updegraff, rep., 2,652.
Judges-J. F. Dayton, dem., 2,916 (401) ; W. A. Hoyt, dem., 2,946 (431) ; L. E. Fellows, rep., 2,515; A. N. Hobson, rep., 2,486.
Judge (to fill vacancy)-E. E. Cooley, dem., 2,333.
Auditor-E. W. Adams, dem., 2,879 (347) ; G. M. Gifford, rep., 2,532.
Clerk-M. P. Dunn, dem., 2,801 (181) ; R. M. Fonda, Jr., rep., 2,620.
Attorney-J. E. Corlett, dem., 2,797 (168) ; V. T. Price, rep., 2,629. Recorder-F. H. Soll, dem., 2,751 (97) ; John G. Hemple, rep., 2,654 Supervisor-George H. Scofield, dem., 2,699; Henry Meder, rep., 2,708 (9).
The election of Meder was contested and Scofield declared elected.
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MEMOIRS OF CLAYTON COUNTY ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1895
Governor-W. I. Babb, dem., 2,881 (484) ; F. M. Drake, rep., 2,397.
Senator-John Everall, dem., 2,984 (582) ; R. E. Price, rep., 2,402. Representative-T. J. Sullivan, dem., 2,731 (64) ; Henry Meder, rep., 2,667.
Treasurer-Chas. Reugnitz, dem., 3,023 (648) ; John F. Becker, rep., 2,375.
Sheriff-E. E. Benton, dem., 3,005 (596) ; A. C. Boyle, rep., 2,409. Superintendent-Sumner Miller, dem., 3,054 (730) ; Jessie Brown, rep., 2,324.
Supervisor-J. F. W. Kaiser, dem., 2,882 (392) ; N. Friedlein, rep., 2,490.
Coroner-C. E. Scholz, dem., 2,855 (334) ; G. H. Porter, rep., 2,521.
Surveyor-H. L. Dayton, dem., 2,825 (273) ; Ole Nelson, rep., 2,552.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1896
President-William Mckinley, rep., 3,302 (384) ; William J. Bryan, dem., 2,854.
Congress-Thos. Updegraff, rep., 3,301 (327) ; F. D. Bayless, dem., 2,957.
Auditor-John C. Hemple, rep., 3,157 (33) ; A. C. Hagensick, dem., 3,124.
Attorney-T. M. Davidson, rep., 3,224 (183) ; J. E. Corlett, dem., 3,041.
Clerk-Daniel Costigan, rep., 3,281 (286) ; McB. McGonigle, dem., 2,995.
Recorder-T. H. Olson, rep., 3,075; John H. Hill, dem., 3,196 (122). à Supervisor-William Monlux, rep., 3,370 (470) ; John Luther dem., 2,900.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1897 :
Governor-L. M. Shaw, rep., 2,499; F. E. White, dem., 2,692 (193).
Representative-P. P. Olmstead, rep., 2,568; P. W. Conley, dem., 2,644 (46).
Treasurer-J. F. Becker, rep., 2,305; Chas. Reugnitz, dem., 2,951 (646).
Sheriff-C. G. Schmidt, rep., 2,137; E. E. Benton, dem., 3,090 (953). Superintendent-J. N. Dahm, rep., 2,395; Sumner Miller, dem., 2,809 (414). Supervisor-H. G. Jenkins, rep., 2,749 (282) ; August Huene, dem., 2,467.
Coroner-C. Schnepf, rep., 2,531 ; C. E. Scholz, dem., 2,655 (124).
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Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 2,509; H. L. Dayton, dem., 2,676 (167).
Insane Asylum-For, 1819 (846) ; against, 973.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1898
Secretary of State-G. L. Dobson, rep., 2,730 (136) ; C. R. Porter, dem., 2,594.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 2,748 (177) ; T. T. Blaise, dem.,
2,571.
Judge-L. E. Fellows, rep., 2,801 (211) ; A. N. Hobson, rep., 2,736 (146) ; Robert Quigley, dem., 2,500.
Auditor-J. G. Hemple, rep., 2,734 (38) ; A. C. Hagensick, dem., 2,696.
Clerk-Dan Costigan, rep., 3,017 (645) ; G. H. Schulte, dem., 2,372.
Recorder-H. W. Scott, rep., 2,571 ; J. H. Hill, dem., 2,810 (239). Attorney-T. M. Davidson, rep., 2,910 (442) ; John McMorrow, dem., 2,468.
Supervisor-Henry Meder, rep., 2,861 (350) ; William Kaiser, dem., 2,511.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1899
Governor-Leslie M. Shaw, rep., 2,606; F. E. White, dem., 2,754 (148).
Senator-B. W. Newberry, rep., 2,680; H. C. Bishop, dem., 2,712 (32).
Representative-H. D. Brown, rep., 2,671 ; P. W. Conley, dem., 2,712 (41).
Treasurer-J. N. Dahm, rep., 2,318; Chas, Reugnitz, dem., 3,094 (776). Sheriff-S. S. Wellman, rep., 2,075; E. E. Benton, dem., 3,340 (1,265).
Superintendent-T. A. Foote, rep., 2,566; Chas. J. Adams dem., 2,801 (235).
Supervisor-A. S. Houg, rep., 2,467 ; John H. Splies, dem., 2.884 (417).
Coroner-C. Schnepf, rep., 2,665 ; A. A. Schmidt, dem, 2,690 (25). Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 2,570; J. H. Zearley, dem., 2,774 (204).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1900
President-William Mckinley, rep., 3,366 (482) ; William J. Bryan, dem., 2,884.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 3,350 (482) ; John Foley, dem., 2,868.
Auditor-J. G. Hemple, rep., 3,475 (671) ; W. H. Reinecke, dem., 2,804.
Clerk-Dan Costigan, rep., 3,414 (558) ; Dan Ivory, dem., 2,856. Recorder-S. J. Beddow, rep., 3,133; John H. Hill, dem., 3,136 (*3).
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Attorney-T. M. Davidson, rep., 3,418 (557) ; John McMorrow, dem., 2,861.
Supervisor-Horace Jenkins, rep., 3,273 (294) ; W. H. Scholtz, dem., 2,979.
* Election of Hill was contested and decided in his favor.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1901
Governor-A. B. Cummins, rep., 2,487 (298) ; T. J. Phillips, dem., 2,189
Representative-J. C. Flenniken, rep., 2,601 (498) ; E. A. Bush, dem., 2,103; T. J. Mahathey, pop., 101.
Treasurer-H. Lueshen, Jr., rep., 2,101 ; Chas, Reugnitz, dem., 2,588 (487).
Sheriff-E. E. Benton, dem., 2,751 (2,577) ; G. B. Deilo, pop., 174. Coroner-J. H. Griffin, rep., 2,435 (170) ; Michael Regan, dem., 2,265.
Superintendent-E. A. Schiefelbein, rep., 2,318; C. J. Adam, dem., 2,382 (64).
Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 2,382 (76) ; J. H. Zearley, dem.,
2,306. Supervisor-Henry Meder, rep., 2,365 (7) ; J. F. Schug, dem., 2,358.
Meders election contested, Meder wins by 5.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1902
Secretary of State-W. B. Martin, rep., 2,721 (115) ; R. Burke, dem., 2,606.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 2,606; A. L. Sorter, Jr., dem., 2,739 (135).
Judge-L. E. Fellows, 2,925 (16) ; A. N. Hobson, 2,909.
Auditor-J. G. Hemple, rep., 2,718 (18); Otto Germar, dem., 2,700.
Clerk-Dan Costigan, rep., 2,911 (432) ; D. G. Griffith, dem., 2,479.
Recorder-S. J. Beddow, rep., 2,552 ; James Carroll, dem., 2,800 (248).
Attorney-T. M. Davidson, rep., 2,763 (138) ; J. C. McMorrow, dem., 2,625. Treasurer-J. F. Becker, rep., 2,535 W. F. Reinecke, dem., 2,835 (300). Supervisor-John N. Baird, rep., 2,470; S. H. F. Shoulte, dem., 2,908 (438).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1903
Governor-A. B. Cummins, rep., 2,945 (261) ; J. B. Sullivan, dem., 2,684.
Senator-B. W. Newberry, rep., 3,133 (531) ; H. C. Bishop, dem., 2,602.
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Representative-J. C. Flenniken, rep., 2,966 (273) ; James Adams, dem., 2,693.
Treasurer-H. A. Mallory, rep., 2,748; W. F. Reinecke, dem., 2,925 (177). Sheriff-George Losch, rep., 2,782; Martin Dittmer, dem., 2,936 (154).
Superintendent-C. D. McGoon, rep., 2,593; C. J. Adam, dem., 3,082 (480).
Coroner-J. H. Craig, rep., 2,859 (78) ; William Jones, dem., 2,781.
Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 2,873 (122) ; J. H. Zearley, dem., 2,751.
Supervisor-A. S. Houg, rep., 2,967 (293) ; C. G. Anderegg, dem., 2,674.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1904
President-Theodore Roosevelt, rep., 3,339 (711); Alton B. Parker, dem., 2,628.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 3,322 (745) ; W. O. Holman, dem., 2,577.
Auditor-J. G. Hemple, rep., 2,876; T. L. Harvey, dem., 3,141 (265).
Clerk-Ray Webb, rep., 3,222 (436) ; P. W. Conley, dem., 2,786. Recorder-J. E. Webb, rep., 3,003 (23) ; James Carroll, dem., 2,980.
Attorney-V. T. Price, rep., 2,853; M. X. Geske, dem., 3,166 (313). Supervisor-L. S. Fisher, rep., 2,995 (16) ; L. B. Blanchard, dem., 2,979.
Biennial Elections-For, 1,937 ; against, 2,644 (707).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 1906
Governor-A. B. Cummins, rep., 2,790 (76) ; C. R. Porter, dem., 2,714.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 2,817 (344) ; M. J. Carter, dem., 2,473.
Judges-L. E. Fellows, rep., 2,890 (434) ; A. N. Hobson, rep., 2,756 (149) ; George W. Adams, dem., 2,456; Robert Quigley, dem., 2,607.
Representative-J. C. Flenniken, rep., 2,530; G. H. Schulte, dem., 2838 (308).
Auditor-C. J. Cords, rep., 2,309; T. L. Harvey, dem., 3,181 (872).
Treasurer-George Witt, rep., 2,486; W. F. Reinecke, dem., 2,936 (450).
Clerk-Ray Webb, rep., 3,311 (1,158) ; J. F. Carroll, dem., 2,153. Sheriff-J. H. Schmidt, rep., 1,885; Martin Dittmer, dem., 3,605 (1,720).
Recorder-J. E. Webb, rep., 2,834 (168) ; J. W. Mclaughlin, dem., 2,666.
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MEMOIRS OF CLAYTON COUNTY
Attorney-W. W. Davidson, rep., 2,469; M. X. Geske, dem., 2,966 (497).
Superintendent-D. E. Livingood, rep., 2,736; C. J. Adam, dem., 2,744 (8). Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 2,718 (103); J. H. Zearley, dem., 2,615.
Coroner-W. J. Beermann, rep., 2,902 (468) ; A. J. Pappin, dem., 2,434.
Supervisors-H. A. Mallory, rep., 2,830 (379) ; H. P. Krueger, dem., 2,451 ; A. S. Houg, rep., 2,761 (235) ; John H. Leui, dem., 2,526; L. S. Fisher, rep., 3,038 (790) ; Seymour Phillips, dem., 2,248.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1908
President-William H. Taft, rep., 2,773; William J. Bryan, dem., 3,026 (253).
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 2,397; M. E. Geiser, dem., 3,098 (701).
Senator-B. W. Newberry, rep., 2,656; Robert Quigley, dem., 2,899 (233).
Representative-Wilkes Williams, rep., 2,332; G. H. Schulte, dem., 3,180 (848).
Auditor-C. J. Cords, rep., 2,714; D. F. Willmes, dem., 2,820 (106).
Treasurer-C. F. Meier, rep., 2,727 (1) ; J. W. Forward, dem., 2,726.
Clerk-Otto G. Embertson, rep., 2,499; Max B. Bishop, dem., 3,073 (547). Sheriff-George Losch, rep., 2,493; Martin Dittmer, dem., 3,148 (655).
Recorder-J. E. Webb, rep., 2,394 ; J. W. McLaughin, dem., 3,195 (801).
Attorney-George H. Fletcher, rep., 2,671 ; Chas. E. Scholz, dem., 2,904 (233).
Superintendent-D. E. Livingood, rep., 2,620; Thos. R. Roberts, dem., 2,964 (344). Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 2,409; J. H. Zearley, dem., 3,072 (663).
Coroner-W. J. Beermann, rep., 2,767 (60) ; L. A. Zearley, dem., 2,707.
Supervisor-H. A. Mallory, rep., 2,687; A. B. Albrecht, dem., 2,763 (76) ; Frank J. Corlett, rep., 2,356; C. E. Witt, dem., 3,144 (788).
Clerk (to fill vacancy)-B. F. Falkenhainer, 64 (52) ; Max B. Bishop, 12.
Drainage Amendment-For, 2,113; against, 2,575 (462).
Additional Land for Hospital-For, 1,702 ; against, 3,234 (1,532).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1910
Governor-B. F. Carroll, rep., 2,152; C. R. Porter, dem., 2,906 (754).
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Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 1,807; D. D. Murphy, dem., 3,209 (1,402).
Judges-L. F. Fellows, rep., 2,709 (47) ; A. N. Hobson, rep., 2,662. Representative-L. L. Renshaw, rep., 2,181 ; Frank Gilbert, dem., 2,684 (503).
Auditor-Knud H. Knudson, rep., 1,922; D. F. Willmes, dem., 2,991 (1,069).
Treasurer-Christ F. Meier, rep., 2,788 (679) ; H. E. W. Kaiser, dem., 2,109. Clerk-D. C. Hale, rep., 1,861; Max B. Bishop, dem., 3,120 (1,259). Sheriff-Doug Brown, rep., 1,970; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 3,048 (1,078).
Recorder-John Foster, rep., 1,870; James W. McLaughlin, dem., 3,061 (1,191).
Attorney-Chas. E. Scholz, dem., 3,414.
Superintendent-Carl F. Becker, rep., 1,978; Thos. R. Roberts, dem., 2,904 (926).
Surveyor-Phillip Curran, dem., 3,167.
Coroner-W. J. Beerman, rep., 2,333; L. A. Zearley, dem., 2,482 (149).
Supervisors-L. S. Fisher, rep., 2,205; Fred Groth, dem., 2,726 (521) ; Henry Whitford, rep., 1,972 ; A. B. Albrecht, dem., 2,816 (944). Constitutional Convention-For, 1,912 ; against, 2,581 (669).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1912
President-W. H. Taft, rep., 1,239; Woodrow Wilson, dem., 2,919 (1,448) ; Theodore Roosevelt, prog., 1,471.
Governor-G. W. Clark, rep., 1,916; Edward G. Dunn, dem., 2,780 (864) ; John L. Stevens, prog., 684.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 2,322; G. A. Mayer, dem., 2,969 (647).
Judge (to fill vacancy)-W. J. Springer, rep., 2,283 ; D. J. Murphy, dem., 3,029 (746).
Senator-L. S. Fisher, rep., 2,237; Robert Quigley, dem., 3,054 (817).
Representative-F. C. Gilmore, rep., 2,385; Charles E. Scholz, dem., 2,960 (575).
Auditor-John Adam, rep., 2,855 (212) ; D. F. Willmes, dem., 2,643.
Treasurer-G. J. Graf, rep., 2,896 (371) ; J. A. Maiers, dem., 2,525.
Clerk-D. C. Hale, rep., 2,452 ; Max B. Bishop, dem., 3,055 (603).
Sheriff-Frank Wood, rep., 1,859; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 3,623 (1,764).
Recorder-John Foster, rep., 2,335; J. W. Mclaughlin, dem., 3,082 (747).
Attorney-D. W. Meier, rep., 2,081 ; G. H. Shoulte, dem., 3,333 (1,252).
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Superintendent-Carl F. Becker, rep., 3,323 (1,136) ; C. W. Bean, dem., 2,187.
Superintendent (to fill vacancy)-Carl F. Becker, rep., 93; C. W. Bean, dem., 180 (87).
Coroner-M. H. Leuhsen, rep., 2,532 ; L. A. Zearley, dem., 2,782 (250).
Supervisors-George W. Ash, rep., 2,275 ; C. E. Witt, dem., 3,040 (765) ; E. W. Kregel, rep., 2,387; Fred Groth, dem., 2,979 (592).
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1914
U. S. Senator-A. B. Cummins, rep., 2,388 (226) ; Maurice Con- nolly, dem., 2,162; Otis L. Spurgeon, ind., 853.
Governor-George W. Clarke, rep., 2,535; John T. Hamilton, dem., 2,616 (81).
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 2,618 (122) ; G. A. Meyer, dem., 2,496.
Judges (non-partisan)-A. N. Hobson, 1,032; William J. Springer, 1,024.
Representatives-William Becker, rep., 2,706 (258) ; Chas. E. Scholz., dem., 2,448.
Auditor-John Adam, rep., 3,564 (1,876) ; P. A. Phelan, dem., 1,688.
Treasurer-C. J. Graf, rep., 3,396 (1,525) ; C. J. Rulon, dem., 1,871.
Clerk-W. L. Eichendorf, rep., 2,136; Martin G. Hagensick, dem., 3,083 (947).
Sheriff-J. P. Hurley, rep., 1,842; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 3,531 (1,689).
Recorder-John Foster, rep., 2,389; Vina Katschkowsky, dem., 2,901 (512).
Attorney-E. L. Spaulding, rep., 2,289; A. J. Palas, dem., 2,933 (644).
Attorney (to fill vacancy)-E. L. Spaulding, rep., 2,154; A. J. Palas, dem., 2,715 (561).
Coroner-W. J. Beerman, rep., 2,897 (662) ; Albert J. Pappen, dem., 2,235.
Coroner (to fill vacancy)-W. J. Beerman, rep., 2,711 (549) ; Albert J. Pappen, dem., 2,162.
Supervisors-Chas. Meder, rep., 2,797 (438) ; J. P. Mayer, dem., 2,359; George Pixler, rep., 2,506 (7) ; Chas. H. Huebner, dem., 2,499.
Supervisor (to fill vacancy)-E. W. Kregel, rep., 2,585 (71); I .. D. Moser, dem., 2,514.
PRIMARY ELECTION TABLES, JUNE, 1908
U. S. Senator-W. B. Allison, rep., 694; A. B. Cummins, rep., 838 (144) ; C. R. Porter, dem., 1,005.
Governor-B. F. Carroll, rep., 627 (82) ; W. Garst, rep., 545; J. J. Hamilton, rep., 226; F. E. White, dem., 1,008.
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Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 1,216; A. J. Anders, dem., 494 (96) ; M. B. Geiser, dem., 398.
Senator-B. W. Newberry, rep., 1,235; R. Quigley, dem., 909.
Representative-W. Williams, rep., 1,201 ; G. H. Schulte, dem., 937.
Auditor-C. J. Cords, rep., 889 (429) ; C. H. Williamson, rep., 460; T. L. Harvey, dem., 440; D. F. Willmes, dem., 618 (178).
Treasurer-J. J. Brich, rep., 452; C. F. Meier, rep., 897 (445) ; J. W. Forward, dem., 971.
Clerk-O. G. Embertson, rep., 780 (194) ; J. A. Kramer, rep., 586; M. B. Bishop, dem., 661 (255) ; O. C. Friend, dem., 406.
Sheriff-G. Losch, rep., 782 (205) ; J. H. Schmidt, rep., 577; M. Dittmer, dem., 702 (306) ; P. J. Ryan, dem., 396.
Recorder-J. E. Webb, rep., 1,337; J. W. Mclaughlin, dem., I,O11.
Attorney-G. H. Fletcher, rep., 1,276; C. E. Scholz, dem., 1,017. Superintendent-J. N. Dahm, rep., 615; D. E. Livingood, rep., 805 (190) ; T. R. Roberts, dem., 989.
Surveyor-Ole Nelson, rep., 25; J. Zearley, dem., 5.
Coroner-W. J. Beerman, rep., 1,254; L. A. Zearley, dem., 954. Supervisor-H. A. Mallory, rep., 1,249; C. E. Witt, dem., 40.
Supervisor-F. J. Corlett, rep., 717 (65) ; A. S. Houg, rep., 652; C. E. Witt, dem., 924.
PRIMARY ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1908
U. S. Senator-A. B. Cummins, rep., 1,540 (893) ; J. F. Lacey, rep., 647.
JUNE, 1910
Governor-Warren Garst, rep., 738 (136) ; B. F. Carroll, rep., 602; Stephen H. Bashor, dem., 107; Edwin G. Moon, dem., 230; Claud R. Porter, dem., 669 (439).
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 1,147; D. D. Murphy, dem., 1,154. Representative-L. L. Renshaw, rep., 1,133; Frank Gilbert, dem., 1,080.
Auditor-Knud L. Knudson, rep., 1,166; D. F. Willmes, dem., 1,151.
Treasurer-Chris F. Meier, rep., 1,195; H. E. W. Kaiser, dem., 1,10I.
Clerk-D. C. Hale, rep., 1,125; Max B. Bishop, dem., 1,161.
Sheriff-Doug Brown, rep., 772 (332) ; George Losch, rep., 470; D. L. Batton, dem., 424; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 460 (36) ; J. K. Mol- umby, dem., 351.
Recorder-John Foster, rep., 1,122; J. W. Mclaughlin, dem., 1,158.
Attorney-Rep. scattering, 60; Chas. E. Scholz, dem., 1,163.
Superintendent-Carl F. Becker, rep., 1,113; Thos. R. Roberts, dem., 1,131.
Surveyor-Rep. scattering, 10; dem. scattering, 16.
Coroner-W. J. Beerman, rep., 1,116; L. A. Zearley, dem., 1,063.
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Supervisor-F. J. Corlett, rep., 427; L. S. Fisher, rep., 797 (370) ; Fred Groth, dem., 1,082.
Supervisor-Henry Whitford, rep., 1,090; A. B. Albrecht., dem., 1,066.
PRIMARY ELECTION, JUNE, 1912
U. S. Senator-W. S. Kenyon, rep., 775 (378) ; L. Young, rep., 397; D. W. Hamilton, dem., 816.
Governor-George W. Clark, rep., 485; P. G. Holden, rep., 516 (31) ; A. V. Proudfoot, rep., 151; E. G. Dunn, dem., 281 ; John T. Hamilton, dem., 482 (201).
Congress-H. L. Adams, rep., 265 ; G. N. Haugen, rep., 882 (617) ; Sigurst Regue, dem., 298; G. A. Meyer, dem., 478 (180).
Senator-L. S. Fisher, rep., 1,032; Robert Quigley, dem., 805.
Representative-F. C. Gilmore, rep., 1,036; Chas. E. Scholz, dem., 806.
Auditor-W. L. Korss, rep., 1,066; D. F. Willmes, dem., 841. Treasurer-G. J. Graf, rep., 1,072; J. A. Maiers, dem., 816. Clerk-D. C. Hale, rep., 1,049; Max B. Bishop, dem., 841.
Sheriff-Frank Wood, rep., 1,042; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 836. Recorder-John Foster, rep., 1,043; J. W. Mclaughlin, dem., 834. Attorney-D. W. Maier, rep., 1,042; G. H. Schulte, dem., 841. Superintendent-Carl F. Becker, rep., 998; C. W. Bean, dem., 813. Coroner-M. H. Luehsen, rep., 1,038; L. A. Zearley, dem., 805. Supervisor-George W. Ash, rep., 1,035; C. E. Witt, dem., 813. Supervisor-E. W. Kregel, rep., 1,028; Fred Groth, dem., 818.
PRIMARY ELECTION, JUNE, 1914
U. S. Senator-A. B. Cummins, rep., 658 (380) ; A. C. Savage, rep., 278; Maurice Connolly, dem., 778 (319) ; E. T. Meredith, dem., 459
Governor-George W. Clarke, rep., 688 (551) ; C. G. Lee, rep., 101; John W. Rowley, rep., 137; John T. Hamilton, dem., 875 (596) ; V. R. McGinnis, dem., 279.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 879; G. A. Meyer, dem., 1,069.
Representative-Rep. scattering, 23; Chas. E. Scholz, dem., 1,061. Auditor-John Adams, rep., 903; P. A. Phalen, dem., 1,024.
Treasurer-G. J. Graf, rep., 853 ; C. J. Rulon, dem., 1,070.
Clerk-Martin G. Hagensick, dem., 1,161 ; W. L. Eichendorf, rep.,. 862.
Sheriff-J. P. Hurley, rep., 729; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 1,156.
Recorder-Fred Susie, rep., 424; John Foster, rep., 477 (53) ; Vina Katschkowsky, dem., 636 (96) ; J. J. Finnegan, dem., 540.
Attorney-E. Spaulding, rep., 862 ; G. H. Schulte, dem., 1,148. Coroner-Rep. scattering, 24; Albert J. Pappin, dem., 1,066. Supervisor-Chas. Meder, rep., 853; Henry Koehn, dem., 446; J. P. Meyer, dem., 479 (33) ; L. D. Zahrndt, dem., 257.
Supervisor-Rep. scattering, 46; Chas. Huebner, dem., 1,043.
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STATISTICAL TABLE OF ELECTIONS
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, APRIL, 1916
President-Republican : A. B. Cummins, 466; C. E. Hughes, 2; Theodore Roosevelt, 24. Democrat: Woodrow Wilson, 436; W. J. Bryan, 6; Henry Ford, 2; C. Clark, 2.
Vice-president-Republican : Elmer J. Burkett, 127; W. G. Web- ster, 309 (182). Democratic: E. M. Major, 414.
National Committeemen-Republican : John T. Adams, 289 (126) ; John Olson, 163. Democratic: E. G. Dunn, 179; W. W. Marsh, 260 (81).
PRIMARY ELECTION, JUNE, 1916
Electors at Large-Republican : B. Murphy, 1,308; Ralph Pringle, 1,264. Democratic: Joseph Beh, 1,217; E. P. Farr, 1,096.
Governor-Republican: George Cosson, 247; W. L. Harding, 560 (209) ; Carl F. Kuehnle, 331; Joseph H. Allen, 335. Demo- cratic : E. T. Meredith, 1,301.
Congress-G. N. Haugen, rep., 1,428; Carl Evans, dem., 1,259.
Senator-B. W. Newberry, rep., 1,411; Robert Quigley, dem., 1,300.
Representative-William Becker, rep., 1,346; dem. scattering, 19. Auditor-A. H. Andreae, rep., 1,376; Edwin G. Pebler, dem., 456; Fred C. Seemann, dem., 892 (436).
Treasurer-G. J. Graf, rep., 1,422; E. E. Beers, dem., 1,208. Clerk-Rep. scattering, 10; M. G. Hagensick, dem., 1,378.
Sheriff-John G. Reidel, rep., 756 (69) ; F. A. Robinson, rep., 687; D. L. Barton, dem., 440; E. Bergemeyer, dem., 565 (125); E. Bergman, dem., 362; Otto Engelhardt, dem., 162.
Recorder-Rep. scattering, 13; Vina Katschkowsky, dem., 1,304. Attorney-W. W. Davidson, rep., 1,391 ; A. J. Palas, dem., 1,334. Coroner-W. J. Beerman, rep., 1,385; dem. scattering, 23.
Supervisor-E. W. Kregel, rep., 1,382 ; dem. scattering, 25; Chas. Meder, rep., 1,389; dem scattering, 12.
Suffrage Amendment-For, 1,136; against, 2,123 (987).
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LIST OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CLAYTON COUNTY FROM 1861 TO 1916
The first meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Court House at Elkader, Jan. 7, 1861, and the following members were elected :
D. W. Chase, Lodomillo G. S. Peck, Cox Creek Ebenezer Wood, Jefferson
Philip Hunter, Millville
The next year the following names were added:
Jas. Newberry, Lodomillo H. M. Jones, Cox Creek Geo. Falkenhainer, Jefferson
W. W. Gilmore, Millville
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MEMOIRS OF CLAYTON COUNTY
Willis Drummond, Mendon B. F. Schroeder, Garnavillo John Paddleford, Cass L. F. Carrier, Highland J. W. Bowman, Mallory Elias Hall, Elk 1864
1863
Wm. S. Scott, Monona
John Petres, Cox Creek Daniel Dougherty, Giard
Henry White, Sperry
P. M. Lown, Marion
Lodomillo, D. W. Chase Read, L. R. Gilbert Wagner, Ezra Monlux Cox Creek, G. L. Gifford
Jefferson, Jas. Schroeder
Millville, P. C. Parke Grand Meadow, P. G. Bailey
Boardman, R. C. Place
Buena Vista, R. Menth
Volga, J. Venus
Farmersburg, Thos. D. White
1865
Mallory, Philip Hansel Monona, P. P. Olmstead Elk, Elias Hall Mendon, M. O'Brien
Highland, O. R. Paige
Marion, J. C. Rounds Garnavillo, B. F. Schroeder Sperry, Olliver Sanford Giard, Jas. Tapper Cass, O. H. Sherwood
Clayton, Frank Larrabee
1866
Monona, Elijah Boley Grand Meadow, P. G. Bailey Cass, L. F. Carrier
Buena Vista, B. Chanvet
Lodomillo, D. W. Chase Volga, P. Costigan Read, L. R. Gilbert Cox Creek, C. Wentzell
Wagner, Ezra Monlux
1867
Cass, Gilbert Cooley Elk, Philip Fishel Mallory, J. Gehen
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