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As to the products of the county, corn, wheat and oats are the staples, varying relatively in amount from year to year ; but corn always taking the lead. Barley, hay and potatoes rank next as important productions. Rye, sorghum and grass seed are also largely cultivated. Vegeta- bles and fruit common to this latitude grow here to perfection, and there are now many fine and profitable fruit or- chairds in Cerro Gordo county. Years ago about the whole attention of agriculturists was devoted to raising wheat, but that
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day has gone by. The wheat belt seems, from its history, to be always moving westward, and while it hovered over this portion of America, it was well improved thirty, forty, and even forty-five bushels to the acre being raised, and all farmers considering it the staple product. Of late years however, farmers are turning their attention more toward raising stock. Their success in this line has been marked and rapid, and few counties in northwest- ern Iowa can boast of the amount and quality of stock that can Cerro Gordo. On the whole Cerro Gordo county ranks high among its sister counties of the great State, and its resources not having been much more than half developed, its promise is indeed flattering.
In this connection are presented a num- ber of items compiled from the census re- port of 1880, which will give a very clear idea of the resources and present condi- tions of the county :
In 1880 the number of improved farms in Cerro Gordo county was 1,387; there were 169,206 acres of improved land; the value of farms, including land, fences, and buildings, was $3,851,548 ; the value of farming implements and machinery was $317,051 ; value of live stock, $810,- 334; the cost of building and repairing fences in 1879, was $19,790; the cost of fertilizers purchased in 1879, was $188; the estimated value of all farm produc- tions, sold, consumed, or on hand for 1879, was $1,115,712.
In 1880 there were 52,873 bushels of barley harvested in Cerro Gordo county ; of buckwheat, 1,314 bushels; corn, 1,276,- 322 bushels ; oats, 528,445 bushels ; rye, 810 bushels ; wheat, 656,998 bushels ; the
total value of orchard products was $1,712. There were 26,649 tons of hay gathered ; 97,727 bushels of Irish potatoes raised, and 5,520 pounds of tobacco raised.
STOCK RAISING.
Stock raising in Cerro Gordo county has grown to great proportions in the last few years. Farmers fifteen years ago de- pended mostly on growing cereals, but this has largely passed away. Wheat is no more a profitable crop and farmers have, as a necessity, turned their attention to something that yields larger and quicker returns. This they have realized in rais- ing and selling cattle and hogs. To show the increase in this direction, statistics have been compiled of various years and are here presented:
In 1863 there were 1505 head of cattle, valued at $$13,170.50; 437 horses, valued at $18,608; 8 mules, valued at $525; 856 sheep, valued at $1,615; and 541 swine, valued at $952.65.
In 1873 there were 4017 head of cattle, valued at $33,651; 2301 horses, valued at $77,393; 48 mules, valued at $1,773; 1037 sheep, valued at $1,044; and 1262 swine, valued at $1,364.
In 1875 there were 5830 head of cattle, valued at $52,033; 2944 horses, valued at $93,661; 82 mules, valued at $2,810; 1707 sheep, valued at $1,278; and 1388 swine, valued at $1,536.
In 1879 there were 8456 head of cattle, valued at $79,340; 4755 horses, valued at $158,547; 133 mules, valued at $4,- 915; 1494 sheep, valued at $1,514; and 8474 swine, valued at $10,157.
As to dairy products and live stock in in 1880, there were 36,718 gallons of milk produced; 418,401 pounds of butter, and
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8,445 pounds of cheese made. There were 5,745 head of horses; 148 mules and asses; 28 working oxen; 5,266 milch cows; 9,784 other cattle; 3,014 sheep; and 29,106 hogs. During this year, 18,065 pounds of wool was produced.
In 1883 there were 15,805 head of cat- tle, valued at $127,763; 5614 horses, valued at $143,920; 156 mules, valued at $4,834; 2724 sheep, valued at $2,- 704; and 12,446 swine, valued at $14,- 552.
It must be borne in mind that the as- sessed value is but about one-third the real value, so by multiplying by three, the real value is obtained.
CERRO GORDO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SO- CIETY.
In 1860 an informal meeting of some of the most prominent citizens of Cerro Gordo county was held at Mason City, and an agricultural society was partially or- ganized. The first fair in the coun- ty was held this year. From year to year, irregularly,since that time, fairs were held under the auspices of various socie- ties, but much difficulty was encountered because of the fact that they did not have a legal organization. Various grounds were used for the fairs, and many of the gatherings were very successful, while others proved failures.
Finally in the spring of 1872, George Henderson, who had been president of the old society, issned a call for a meeting to be held at the court house in Mason City, March 30, 1872, for the purpose of re- organizing the society and placing it on a legal footing. In accordance therewith, the meeting was held and a committee, consisting of George R. Miller, Alonzo
Willson and B. F. Gibbs, was appointed to arrange matters and perfect the organi- zation of a joint stock company, the shares to be $10 each. The committee did their work well, and on the 13th of April, 1872, the articles of incorporation were pre- sented and adopted. At the same time the first officers of the re organized society were elected and were as follows:
President, George R. Miller; vice-presi- dent, Charles W. Tenney; secretary, Thomas G. Emsley; treasurer, Henry Martin.
As provided by the articles of incor- poration the board of directors consisted of one member from cach township. The following were the first directors elected:
Mason township, T. N. Miller; Lake township, T. Palmeter; Falls township, Thomas Perret; Lime Creek township, C. E. Crane; Clear Lake ownship, E. Nichols; Lincoln township, H. J. Willis; Owen township, J. G Bailey; Geneseo township, George B. Rockwell; Portland township, A. S. Felt; Grant township, Joseph Cook; Dougherty township, D. Dougherty.
The annual fairs of the society, since the re-organization, have, without an ex- ception, been a success, not only in the exhibits but financially. Each year there is an increasing interest manifested, and the careful and efficient management the society has received is appreciated by the patrons. The grounds of the society are well located and in good condition. They lie just northwest of Mason City. The last fair of the society was held on the 10th, 11th and 12th days of September, 1883. It was very argely attended, the exhibition was enormous, and the Fair as
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a whole surpassed the expectations of the warmest friends of the society.
At the time of the fair the officers were as follows : President, John D. Glass; vice president, O. B. Thompson ; secretary, Henry Martin ; treasurer, B. F. Gibbs.
The directors were as follows : C. W. Tenney, Falls ; M. H. Kling, Lime Creek; A. R. Stilson, Portland; J. M. Dougan, Mason ; H. J. Willis, Lincoln ; T. Palme- ter, Clear Lake ; E. W. Jacobs, Owen ; H. F. Lincoln, Bath ; D. Dougherty,
Dougherty ; G. B. Rockwell, Geneseo ; William Winter, Pleasant Valley.
The executive committee consisted of J. D. Glass, O. B. Thompson, Henry Mar- tin, J. M. Dougan and A. R. Stilson. The officers of the day were : W. B. Stilson, marshal, and A. J. Miller, asistant mar- shal.
The superintendents were : B. H. Kirk, Richard Long, E. W. Jacobs, John Bush, E. R. Case, B. A. Bryant, Mrs. P. Hughes, J. J. O'Rourke and M. H. Kling.
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CHAPTER XIV.
POLITICAL.
The political history of Cerro Gordo county is more fully and much more au- thentically shown in giving the abstract of votes for the various years, than in any other manner. The county has been re- publican by a large majority ever since its organization; yet, at times, democrats have, by their own popularity, been elected to county offices over republicans. As a rule, there is a republican conven- tion held nominating their candidates, and the opposition concentrate all their force upon an independent or people's ticket. For the county offices, political campaigns in Cerro Gordo county usually shape themseleves into a fight of one locality against another-Clear Lake heading one faction and Mason City the other. When this does occur, the fight is very bitter,
and political creed is almost discarded for the time being However, with the close of the polls, the quarrel ceases and all sub- mit gracefully to the "powers that be," while harsh feelings between the locali- ties, caused by the campaign, are forgot- ten and laid away nntil another annual election.
OFFICIAL VOTE.
In this connection is presented an ab- stract of the vote at every general election held in Cerro Gordo county, as far as Could be ascertained from the records in the court house. In some instances the records do not give the vote upon all the offices, and when such is the case they are omitted here. There is no record at all of the election in the fall of 1858.
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HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
The election records of Cerro Gordo county commence with the August elec- tion in 1855.
Election August 7, 1855. County Judge.
J. B Long
49-48
Silas Card. 1
Clerk of Court.
Henry Martin
48-46
Elisha Randall.
2 .
Prosecuting Attorney.
C. B. Raymond
33-24
E. Randall.
9
Treasurer and Recorder.
Henry Van Patter
52
School Fund Commissioner.
David Wright.
44-33
Richard Morris.
9
Surveyor.
I. W. Card.
35-21
J. B. Randall
14
Sheriff.
N. W. Stackhouse.
31-14
J. L. Stewart
17
J. Van Curen.
2
Coroner.
James Dickirson
52-51
Alanson Beebe.
1
Election, February, 1856
In favor of County taking R. R. bonds. 80
Election, November 4, 1856.
Delegate to Constitutional Convention.
John T. Clark.
101-87
Samuel F. Gilchrist.
14
Election, April, 1856.
School Fund Commissioner.
Thomas Drummond.
60-13
Marcus Tuttle.
47
Drainage Commissioner.
Horace G. Parker
106-104
Horace C. Parker
2
Election, August, 1856.
Secretary of State.
Elijah Sells.
72-42
George Snyder.
30
Auditor of State.
John Pattee.
71-41
James Pollard.
30
State Treasurer.
M. L. Morris.
72-42
George Paul
30
Attorney General.
S. A. Rice
71-41
James Baker.
30
State Senator.
Jeremlalı Atkins.
68-44.
Mr. Calogg
24
Wm. Pattee
1
Representative.
E. R. Gillett.
57-3
I'm. Pattee.
49
Election, November 4, 1856.
President.
John C. Fremont, Rep.
101-51
James Buchana.1, Dem.
50
Election, April, 1857.
Superintendent of Instruction.
L. H. Bugbee
96-62
M. L. Fisher.
34
Commissioner Des Moines River Improvement.
Edward Manning.
97-69
G. L. Bailey
28
G. Porter.
3
Register State Land Office.
Wm. H, Holmes.
91-60
T. S. Parrin.
31
School Fund Commissioner.
Amos B. Miller
117-67
Paul Felt.
50
Treasurer and Recorder.
C. H. Huntley.
.119-71
Chas. C. McNany.
48
Assessor.
F. Pattee.
103-38
E. D. Stockton.
65
Election, August, 1857.
County Judge.
Jarvis S. Church.
157-152
Scattering.
5
Sheriff.
N. W. Stackhouse.
89-15
John
Millen.
74
Scattering
2
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HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
Treasurer and Recorder.
Chas. H .. Huntley
167-166
J. H. T. Ambrose
Surveyor.
1
Alfonzo Garner.
151-150
J. Church Porter.
1
Scattering
1
Assessor.
James. H. Tucker
165-164
Porter Jarvis.
1
Coroner.
Alonzo Beebe ..
118-98
Alanson Beebe. .
20
Drainage Commissioner.
George L. Bunce.
127-104
George Vermilya
23
New Constitution.
For.
118-78
Against.
40
Allowing Negroes the right of suffrage.
Against.
78 -- 16
Fof
62
Election, October, 1857.
Governor.
R. P. Lowe.
81-49
B. Samuels.
32
Lieutenant-Governor.
Orrin Faville.
78-43
George Gillespie.
35
Representative.
C. C. Carpenter.
73-33
John F. Duncomb.
40
Election, April, 1858.
Location of County Seat.
Mason City.
155-107
Livonia .
48
Superintendent of Schools.
John M. Hunt.
156
Drainage Commissioner.
George Vermilya ..
175
Coroner.
Christopher Tucker.
190-189
Henry Van Patter
1
Election, June, 1858.
State Banks.
For the system.
43
General Banking Law.
For.
47
Shall a Court House be built.
For.
35-28
Against
Election, October, 1859.
Governor.
S. J. Kirkwood.
117-45
A. C. Dodge.
72
Lieutenant Governor.
N. J. Kusch.
113-38
L. W. Babbitt.
75
Supreme Judge.
R. P. Lowe.
117
Caleb Baldwin.
117
L. D. Stockton.
116
T. S. Wilson.
72
C. C. Cole.
72
Charles Mason.
73
State Senator 30th District.
J. H. Powers
101
Moses Conger
72
E. P. Powers
7
Representative 58th District.
E. G. Bowdoin
108-30
W. C. Stanbery
78
County Judge.
George Vermilya.
129-75
Edgar Osborn.
54
Treasurer and Recorder.
H. G. Parker.
121-56
Wellington Benton.
65
Sheriff.
John L. McMillen.
116-50
M. S. Snow
66
Superintendent of Schools.
John M. Brainard.
117-54
A. B. Tuttle
63
Drainage Commissioner.
Christopher Tucker.
117-54
G. W. Henderson.
63
Coroner.
T. B. Willson.
185
Surveyor.
J. H. T. Ambrose
116-50
C. W. Tenney
66
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HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
Election, November, 1860.
President.
Abraham Lincoln ..
157-99
Stephen A. Douglas.
58
Member Congress 2d District.
William Vandever.
151-92
Ben Samuels.
59
Supreme Judge.
George G. Wright
152-142
I. N. Ellwood.
10
Secretary of State.
Elijah Sells
153-85
J. M. Corse.
68
State Auditor.
S. W. Cattell.
153-85
George W. Maxfield.
68
State Treasurer.
John W. Jones.
153-85
J. W. Ellis
68
Attorney General.
Charles C. Nourse.
152-84
W. McClintock.
68
Register of State Land Office.
Amos B. Miller
148-81
Patrick Robb
67
Member Board of Education.
D. D. Chase.
156-94
H P. Williams
62
Clerk of Court.
H. B. Gray.
96-10
Solomon Zuver.
86
F. B. Frisbee.
34
Gray.
1
Election, October, 1861.
Governor.
Samuel J. Kirkwood.
215-202
Scattering.
13
Lieutenant Governor.
John R. Needham
201-176
Scattering.
25
Supreme
Judge.
Ralph P. Lowe
217-209
J. M. Ellwood.
8
District Attorney 11th District.
D D. Chase.
200-188
John A. Hall.
12
Representative.
E. G. Bowdoin.
116-12
J. G. Patterson.
104
County Judge.
Marcus Tuttle.
107-5
Thomas Perrett ..
102
Treasurer and Recorder.
George Vermilya.
128-36
Silas Card.
92
C. H. Huntley
1
Sheriff.
W. F. Hoyt.
134-41
James Goodwin.
93
School Superintendent.
A. B. Tuttle.
112-5
W. B. Church
107
Drainage Commissioner.
S. M. Richardson.
122-23
T. B. Willson.
99 *
Surveyor.
George E. Frost
129-43
A. Garner.
86
Coroner.
Lyman Hunt.
123-24
Gabriel Pence.
99
Election, June, 1862.
State Senator.
George W. Howard.
77-71
W. C. Stanbery.
6
Scattering.
2
Election, October, 1862. State Secretary.
James Wright.
148-116
Richard H. Sylvester.
32
State Auditor.
J. W. Cattell
148-115
John Brown
33
State Treasurer.
W. II. Holmes.
148-115
Samuel Lorak.
33
Attorney General.
C. C. Norris
148-115
B. J. Hall.
33
Register State Land Office.
J. A. Harvey
148-116
F. Gotscheilk.
32
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HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
·
Member Congress 16th District.
W. A. Hubbard.
148-115
John F. Duncombe. 33
District Judge.
John Porter.
153-139
H. E. J. Boardman
14
1
A. Willson
District Attorney.
D. D. Chase
150-132
J. S. Frasier.
18
I. W. Card.
1
Member Board of Education.
John M. Brainard.
157
Clerk of Court.
H. B. Gray.
99-55
Edwin Hamblin.
44
P. S. Beeber
41
Election, October, 1863. Governor.
W. M. Stone
158-134
J. M. Tuttle.
24
James Tuttle.
28
Lieutenant Governor.
E. W. Eastman.
158 -- 130
John Duncombe.
28
Supreme Judge.
John F. Dillon.
159-130
Charles Mason
29
State Senator.
G. Patterson
160-133
N. M. Wilder.
27
Representative.
A. B. F. Hildreth.
155-130
John Blunt
25
Scattering
2
County Judge.
Elisha Randall.
158-155
T. B. Wilson.
3
Mr. Wilson.
1
Treasurer and Recorder.
George Vermilya.
176
Clerk of Court.
Horace G. Parker.
.154
Sheriff.
W. B. Stillson
172-165
J. E. Burke.
215-203
James Goodwin.
7
Surveyor.
Charles W. Tenney.
167-164
Scattering. .
3
School Superintendent.
George P. Griffith
107-40
J. S. Church
67
S. S. Church.
1
Coroner.
A. G. Morey
.163
Drainage Commissioner.
Gabriel Pence. .
161
Election, November 8, 1864.
President.
Abraham Lincoln.
228 -217
George B. Mcclellan.
11
Supreme Judge.
C.
Cole.
220-209
J. W Monroe
11
Secretary of State.
James Wright.
223-112
J. H. Wallace
11
Auditor of State,
John A. Elliott.
223-112
E. C. Hendershot.
11
Treasurer of State.
Wm. Holmes
223-112
J. B. Lash.
11
Attorney General.
Isaac L. Allen
( 224-113
Charles M. Dunbar.
11
Register of State Land Office,
J. A. Harvey
223-214
E. D. Holbrook
9
B. D. Holbrook.
2
Congress.
A. W. Hubbard.
225-214
L. Chapman.
11
District Judge.
W. B. Fairfield,
211 -- 200
Cyrus W. Foreman.
11
District Attorney.
M. P. Rosecrans.
12
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HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
Clerk of Court.
Robert Hickling.
116-24
W. C. Stanbery. 92
Watson F. Thompson.
Scattering.
3
Recorder.
Elisha Randall
162-100
Matthew R. Dexter.
62
Scattering.
3
Election, October, 1865. County Judge.
Watson E. Thompson.
264-263
Henry Dibble.
1
County Treasurer.
Thomas G. Ensley.
.267
Sheriff.
Henry A. Marsh.
257 -- 255
Ira Williams
2
Superintendent.
Jarvis S. Church.
213-176
Henry Martin
37
G. P. Griffith.
5
Surveyor.
G. E. Frost.
265-264
Jarvis S. Church.
1
Coroner.
Anson C. Owen.
.266
Drainage Commissioner.
James S. Saxby. .
256-255
G. E. Frost.
1
H. L. Smith.
1
Governor.
W. M. Stone.
242-225
Thomos H. Benton.
17
Lieutenant-Governor.
B. F. Give. .
262-257
W. W. Hamilton.
5
Election, October, 1866.
Representative in Congress, 6th District.
A. W. Hubbard.
301-253
J. D. Thompson
48
Secretary of State.
E. D. Wright.
301-253
S. G. Van Anda
48
State Treasurer.
Samuel E. Rankin
301-253
George A. Stone.
48
State Auditor.
Cymus C. Carpenter
299-249
L. P. Mckinney
50
Reporter Supreme Court.
E. M. Stiles.
.301-254
A. Stoddard.
47
Attorney General.
T. E. Russell.
301-253
W. Ballenger.
48
Clerk of Supreme Court.
Charles Linderman.
301-253
Fred. Gottschalk.
48
Election, October, 1866.
Clerk of District Court.
B. F. Hartshorn.
335-333
E. Bogardus.
2
Recorder.
Charles M. Adams.
223-112
Matthew R. Dexter
111
Election, October 8, 1866.
Governor.
Col. Samuel Merrill.
345 -- 294
Charles Mason.
51
William McGovern.
1
Lieutenant Governor.
Col. John Scott.
375-326
D M. Harris.
49
Thomas Duncan.
1
Judge Supreme Court.
Joseph M. Beck.
344-292
John H. Craig.
52
Superintendent Public Instruction.
F. D. Wells.
343-291
M. L Fisher.
52
Superintendent Public Instruction, Unexpired
Term.
F D. Wells
285-239
M L. Fisher.
46
Attorney General.
Maj. Henry O'Connor.
344 -- 292
W. F. Barker.
52
698
HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
Election, October 8, 1867.
Senator 39th District
Marcus Tuttle.
279 -- 208
C. A. L. Rozelle.
71
W. A. Lathrop
27
Rozelle
1
B. C. Wey
1
Representative 59th District.
C. W. Tenney
215-37
M. P. Rosecrans.
178
Rosecrans.
3
County Judge.
George E. Frost.
330 -- 321
William Spicer.
9
W. E. Thompson
8
Thompson.
1
Nathan Bass.
1
E. Crowell. .
1
W. C. Thompson.
1
County Treasurer.
Thomas G. Ensley
366-365
Frank Rogers
1
Henry Kurl.
1
Henry Dibble.
1
Sheriff.
A. M. Thompson.
329-319
Will Ed. Tucker.
10
Old Man Cummings
1
W. B. Stillson.
1
Matt Dexter
1
Heck Dibble.
1
J. F. Turnner.
1
County Superintendent.
Nathan Bass
270-157
Henry Martin
113
Bass
3
Martin
1
Surveyor.
Charles McNany
278-178
A. C. Owen.
100
George E. Frost.
1
Coroner.
Gabriel Pence.
342 -- 241
T. G. Ensley.
1
-
Williard Dart
1
Drainage Commissioner.
Daniel Dougherty
342 -- 341
I. W. Card.
1
George Rider
1
James Sirrine.
1
Election, November 6, 1868.
Recorder.
Herny Kurl.
443-442
C. Adams.
1
Clerk District Court
F. M. Rogers
359 -- 234
Herny A. Marsh
125
H. E. Marsh.
1
B. F Hartshorn
1
Henry Kurl.
1
Election, October 12, 1869. Governor.
Samuel Merrill.
476-368
George Galespy,
108
Lieutenant Governor.
Madison M. Walden.
494-385
A. P. Richardson.
109
Judge Supreme Court.
John T. Dillon.
496-388
W. T. Brenan.
108
Superintendent Public Instruction.
A. S. Kissel.
496 -- 416
H. O. Dayton.
80
E. D. Jager.
25
. Representative 65th District.
B. F. Hartshorn.
368-136
M. P. Rosecrans
232
County Treasurer.
Henry I. Smith
524-444
John Chestnut.
80
County Auditor.
Charles B. Senior.
443 -- 373
W. E. Thompson.
70
D. Dougherty
68
Scattering
2
Sheriff.
William B. Stillson.
434 -- 289
F. Trevett.
145
Alonzo Willson
10
County Superintendent.
A S. Allen.
331 -- 79
Nathan Bass
252
Scattering.
5
6
HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY. 699
County Surveyor.
C. F. Vincent
441-365
F. McMullen.
76
George E. Frost.
70
Scattering
3
Election, October 11, 1870.
Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright.
575-489
Charles Doerr
86
Auditor of State.
John Russell.
570-481
Wesley W. Garner.
89
Treasurer of State.
Samuel E. Rankin.
570-481
William C. James
89
Attorney General.
Henry O. Connor
570-481
H. M. Martin.
89
Register for State Land office.
Aaron Brown
570-481
D. F. Ellsworth
89
Reporter Supreme Court.
E. H. Stiles.
570 -- 481
C. H. Bane.
89
Clerk Supreme Court.
Charles Linderman
570-481
William McLenan.
89
Judge of Supreme Court, full term.
C. C. Cole.
557-466
J. C. Knapp.
91
Judge of Supreme Court, to fill Dillon vacancy .
William E. Miller
569-480
P. H. Smythe.
89
Judge of Supreme Court to fill Wright vacancy .
James G. Gray.
569-479
Reuben Noble.
90
Representative 6th Congressional District.
Jackson Orr.
571-483
C. C. Smeltzer.
88
Judge District Court, 12th Judicial District.
George W. Ruddick.
570
Clerk District and Circuit Courts.
F. M . Rogers.
643
County Recorder.
Owen T. Denison.
648
Election, October 10, 1871. Governor.
C. C. Carpenter
654-527
J. C. Knapp.
127
Lieutenant Governor.
H. C. Bulis.
643-513
M. M. Ham.
130 °
Judge Supreme Court.
J. G. Day
650-519
John F. Duncomb.
131
Superintendent Public Instruction.
Alonzo Abernathy
651-521
Edward Murum
130
Senator 46th Senatorial District.
E. A. Howland.
644-643
H. G. Parker.
1
Representative 66th District.
David Secor.
651-650
W. C. Stanbery.
1
County Auditor.
C. B. Senior.
652 -- 532
William M. Kelley.
120
County Treasurer.
H. I Smith
659-545
Edwin Nichols.
114
County Sheriff.
William B. Stilson.
590-488
Alonzo Wilson.
102
James Hawkins.
91
County Surveyor.
C. F. Vincent.
655-532
E. J. Rosecrans
193
E. F. Vincent.
1
County Superintendent.
E. C. Moulton
633 -- 490
A. J. Miller.
143
Miss Eaton.
1
County Coroner.
W. H. Stanley
654-530
G. F. McDowell.
124
Stanley
1
Drainage Commissioner.
George E. Frost.
600 -- 477
Simon Culvert
123
County Supervisor.
W. W. Knapp
642-503
Daniel Dougherty
139
Alfred Harris
1
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60
700
HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY.
Election, November 5, 1872. District Judge.
George W. Ruddick.
876-697
W. A. Lathrop 179
Lathrop
1
Circuit Judge.
R. G. Reiniger
639 -- 435
w. C. Stanbery
204
R. A. Reiniger.
164
Stanbery.
2
G. W. Ruddick
1
J. H. Sweney
1
District Attorney.
L. S. Butler.
872-687
J. W. Wood.
185
W. C. Stanbery.
2
Representative 4th Congressional District.
H. O. Pratt.
890-762
A. T. Lusch
128
J. A. Lusch.
41
G. B. Rockwell
2
I. W. Card.
1
Election, November 5, 1872.
Secretary of State.
Josiah T. Young.
913-728
Edward A. Guilbert.
185
Auditor of State.
John Russell .. .
906-715
J. P. Cassady.
191
Treasurer of State.
Capt. William M. Chresty.
906-715
M. J. Pholps.
191
Register of State Land Office.
Aaron Brown
907-716
Jacob Butler.
191
Attorney General.
M. C. Cutts.
908-719
A. G. Case.
189
Clerk County Court.
E. M. Rogers.
618-150
J. H. Sweeney
468
Scattering.
5
County Recorder.
O. T. Dennison.
1056-1055
James Hawkins.
1
A. A. Benton
1
Palmeter.
1
County Supervisor.
Thomas Perritt.
918-808
D. Dougherty
110
C. W. Tenney
17
J. H. Sweney
1
Sweeney.
1
Coroner.
Harvey Brown
6-2
H. J. Brown
4
Election, October, 14, 1873.
Governor.
C. C. Carpenter.
1051-933
J. G. Vale.
118
Ranken.
1
Lieutenant Governor.
Joseph Dysart.
1054-944
George Whitney.
110
M. E. Bitterman.
1
Judge Supreme Court.
J. M. Beck.
1055-939
H. J. Hall
116
Superintendent Public Instruction.
Alonzo Abernethy
1060-946
D. W. Prindle.
114
Representative 68th District.
George B. Rockwell.
838 -- 529
M. A. Leahy
309
County Auditor.
S. Noyes.
710-269
C. F. Vincent.
441
J. G Brown.
1
County Treasurer.
James Rule ..
823
-464
Thomas Perritt.
359
County Sheriff.
H. H. Schell.
644-126
Simon B. Dexter.
518
William B. St
1
S. Noyes
1
T. H. Davis
1
County Superintendent.
Mrs. J. B. Dakin
658 -- 155
D. A. Hamm
503
Hamm
5
L. A. Eaton
1
2
HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY. 701.
County Supervisor.
C. B. Seabury
700-237
James Goodwin. .
463
C. H. Vincent.
1
Scattering.
11
Tenney
1
County Surveyor.
W. Scott Johnston.
623-71
J. G. Graves.
552
C. F. Vincent.
3
S. Dexter.
1
Coroner
J. C. Lefevre.
654 -- 135
E. O. Thompson.
519
W. Scott Johnstor
1
Mrs. A. R. Roscoe.
1
Drainage Commissioner.
A. C. Owen ..
346-345
Joseph Ready.
1
John West.
1
E. O. Thompson
1
Election, October, 1874. Secretary of State.
Josiah T. Young.
969-815
David Morgan.
154
Scattering
1
Auditor of State.
Buren R. Sherman.
968-814
J. M. King.
154
Scattering.
1
Treasurer of State.
Wm. Christy.
969-814
H. C. Harges.
155
Register of State Land Office.
David Secor.
966-811
R. H. Rodearmel.
155
Attorney General.
M. E. Cutts. .
969-816
J. H. Keatlay
153
H. D. Cadwell.
1
Clerk of Supreme Court.
Edward J. Holmes
970-816
George W. Ball.
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