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J. W. Elder
460
County Treasurer.
John Maben
233- 18
John Christie, Jr
215
John Christie
10
J. Mahen
1
Scattering
4
Sheriff.
W. C. Moak
277- 101
II. M. Bradstreet
176
Superintendent.
M. L. Fuller.
241- 26
A. R. Barnes
215
Scattering
7
Surveyor.
Surveyor, to fill vacancy.
C. C. Way
1
J. M. Elder
1
Coroner.
Z. C. Green
R. Lowell
1
OCTOBER 10, 1878.
Secretary of State.
E. M. Farnsworth, Democrat
182
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HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
593
State Auditor.
B. R. Sherman, Republican
283- 110
Joseph Eiboeck, Democrat ..
173
G. V. Swearingen 7
State Treasurer.
George W. Bemis, Republican.
282- 101
M. L. Devine, Democrat
181
Register State Land Office.
James B. Powers, Republican
282- 100
M. D. Farrington, Democrat ...
182
Attorney-General.
J. F. McJunkin, Republican
283- 109
John Gibbons, Democrat
174
C. H. Jackson.
6
Judge of the Supreme Court.
J. H. Rotbrock, Republican
293- 126
J. C. Knapp, Democrat
167
Reporter of Supreme Court.
J. S. Runnells, Republican.
273- 91
Alex Runyon, Democrat
182
Representative in Congress. 4th District.
N. C. Deering, Republican
208- 111
L. H. Weller, Greenback
97
W. V. Allen, Democrat
86
Clerk of the Courts.
C. C. Doolittle, Republican
462
Recorder.
L. B. Bailey, Republican.
461
"On Question of Increasing the Number of
Supervisors."
For increase.
162- 40
Against increase
122
OCTOBER ELECTION, 1879. Governor.
Jobn H. Gear, Republican ..
480- 313
H. H. Trimble, Democrat
167
D. Campbell, Greenback
29
Lieutenant-Governor.
Frank Campbell, Republican
480- 314
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J. O. Yeoman, Democrat
166
H. M. Moore, Greenback
29
Judge of Supreme Court.
J. M. Beck, Republican
479- 310
Reuben Noble, Democrat
169
M. H. Jones. Greenback
29
Superintendent Publie Instruction.
C. Von Coelln, Republican
Irwin Baker, Democrat.
J. A. Nash, Greenback
29
State Senator.
F. M. Goodykoontz, Republican ..
661
Dr. J. M. Hull
Representative Legislature.
J. M. Elder.
1
Auditor.
M. L. Fuller
355- 44
Treasurer.
John Maben
John Christie, Jr
227
A. H. Hiams ...
133
316-
89
Sheriff .
W. C. Moak.
543- 414
A. W. Scbmalle
129
C. C. Way
1
Superintendent.
A. C. Ripley
262- 20
Eugene Marsball
242
G. P. Mertin
146
Surveyor.
C. C. Way
305- 106
Jobn Treganza
199
J. M. Elder
11
E. Marshall
5
Coroner.
Z. C. Green
622- 620
S. Hart
?
OCTOBER ELECTION, 1880.
Clerk of the Courts.
C. C. Doolittle.
510- 341
Robert Elder
169
Recorder.
L. B. Bailey
506- 434
C. M. Cburch.
172
Judge of Circuit Court.
R. G. Reiniger, Republican.
519- 355
Cyrus Foreman, Democrat.
164
Judge of District Court.
G. W. Ruddick, Republican.
520- 354
John W. Cleggett, Democrat.
166
Scattering.
6
District Attorney.
John B. Cleland, Republican
514-346
A. C. Ripley, Democrat
168
Representative in Congress.
N. C. Deering, Republican
530- 366
J. S. Root, Democrat ....
164
Scattering.
6
Secretary of State.
J. A. T. Hull, Republican.
518- 350
A. B. Keith, Democrat ...
16 8
Scattering .
4
State Auditor.
W. V. Lucas, Republican ..
517- 348
Charles I. Barker, Democrat.
169
G. V. Swearingen
4
State Treasurer.
C. H. Conger, Republican
518- 350
Martin Blinn, Democrat
168
M. Farrington, Greenback.
4
Register of State Land Office.
656- 655
J. H. Powers, Republican
518- 350
Daniel Dougherty, Democrat
168
Thomas Hooker, Greenback.
4
J. W. Elder.
311
Attorney-General.
Smith McPherson, Republican.
519- 351
C. A. Clark, Democrat
168
W. A. Spurrier, Greenback
4
480- 312
168
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OCTOBER ELECTION, 1882. Secretary of State.
J. A. T. Hull, Republican 570-352
T. O. Walker, Democrat 218
W. Gaston, Greenback.
16
State Auditor.
John L. Browne, Republican 571-354
William Thompson, Democrat 217
D. A. White, Greenback ..
16
State Treasurer.
Edwin H. Conger, Republican.
570- 353
John Foley, Democrat. 217
J. L. Brown, Greenback 16
Attorney-General.
Smith McPherson, Republican
571-354
J. H. Bremerman, Democrat.
217
J. A. Rice, Greenback
16
C. C. Doolittle
539- 279
Judge of Supreme Court.
W. H. Scevers, Republican
535- 318
C. E. Bronson, Democrat
217
W. C. Mouk
4
Coroner.
W. H. Jones
16
Clerk of Supreme Court.
Gilbert B. Pray, Republican
571- 354
11. F. Boardman, Democrat
217
E. M. Clark, Greenback
16
Reporter Supreme Court.
O. C. Ebersole, Republican
570- 353
A. L. Palmer, Democrat
J. II. Williamson, Greenback 16
Representative in Congress, 10th District.
A. J. Holmes, Republican
560- 334
John Cleggett, Democrat
I. Doane, Greenback
16
Recorder.
L. B. Bailey, Republican
536- 310
C. M. Church
Scattering
Clerk of the Courts.
A. G. Johnson
260
Surveyor.
J M. Elder
078- 774
W. L. Seevers 36
E. H Haskett
784
CHAPTER VII.
THE BAR OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
There is no subject connected with the history of a county that is of more general interest than a complete record of its bar. In reviewing its annals it must be borne in mind, that as the prosperity and well- being of every community depends upon the wise interpretation as well as the judicious framing of its laws, therefore it must follow that a record of the members of the bar must form no unimportant part of the county's history. Upon a few principles of natural justice is erected the whole superstructure of civil laws, tending to meet the desires and relieve the wants of all alike. The business of the lawyer
is not to make the laws, but to apply them to the daily affairs of men. But the interests of men are diversified ; and where so many interests and counter in- terests are to be protected and adjusted, to the lawyer and judge are presented many interesting and complex problems.
The bar of Hancock county, although not so numerous as in some of the sister counties, has numbered among its mem- bers some who have been an honor both to the county and the profession. So far as material was accessible, sketches are given of each attorney who has practiced before the courts of the county. None
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are omitted intentionally, and of some more would gladly have been said if more were known of the parties by those now living in the county. The peculiarities and personalities which form so pleasing and interesting a part of the lives of the members of the bar, and which, indeed, constitute the charm of local history, are in a great measure wanting. Unlike the fair plaintiff in the famous case of Bar- dell vs. Pickwick, we have no painstaking "sergeant" to relate the facts and circum- stances of the case.
The first lawyer in Hancock county was M. P. Rosecrans, so long and favora- bly known as the first county judge. Mr. Rosecrans was a native of Ohio, but made this State his home when a young man, locating in Hardin county in 1855, and en- gaged in farming. He was a man of ex- cellent education, and of considerable native ability and studions habits, and is considered one of the finest newspaper writers of this section. He never at- tained to the position of a thorough law- yer, although occupying many prominent positions. Ile was admitted to the bar while a resident of Hardin county, and shortly afterwards, in the spring of 1858, removed to Hancock county, where, at the June election, 1858, he was elected to the most important local office in the gift of the people-county judge. In 1866 he removed to Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo county, where he at present resides, having engaged, since his advent there, in numerous avocations besides his pro- fession, among them that of editor of a local paper.
Among those who have practiced before the bar of the Hancock county courts,
and who have been resident lawyers, were: Harvey N. Brockway, Charles D. Pritch- ard, James Crow, Byron F. Scott, William Kinsey, James Barclay, B. F. Westover, Bush & Bush, A. C. Ripley, W. E. Brad- ford, Joseph G. Strong, Taylor & Osborne, O. K. Hoyt and J. M. Elder.
H. N. Brockway, of the firm of Broek- way & Elder, was born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., Dec. 26, 1836. His parents, Syl- vester and Mercy (Stewart) Brockway, emigrated to Michigan about 1830, where they remained a few years then moved to Indiana. Here H. N. grew to manhood, receiving a common school education. In 1855 he went to Wright Co., Iowa, and in 1858 began to read law in the office of G. Berkley, at Webster City, Iowa, being ad- mitted to the bar at Concord, Hancock county, in 1860. In 1862 he enlisted in company B, 32d Iowa Volunteer Infantry, entering as sergeant and being promoted to the rank of captain. IIe was married in 1865, to Sarah Mitchell, a native of Franklin Co., Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Brock- way have three children living-Iris, Myrtle and Earl. In 1865 Mr. Brockway way was elected treasurer of Hancock county, and re-elected in 1867. He re- signed in 1868 and was elected the same year, judge of the circuit court, and at the expiration of his term of office, he en- gaged with J. M. Elder in the law, real estate and banking business, in which he is still engaged. Mr. Brockway came to Wright county a poor man, but by close attention to business and fair dealing has accumulated a competency. In politics he is a strong republican.
C. D. Pritchard was a son of Philo A. and Eliza J. (Woodward) Pritchard, and
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was born at Lockport, N. Y., Aug. 9, 1830. In 1836 his parents moved to Washtenaw Co., Mich .; here he received an academic education, attending the "Union" schools at Ypsilanti, and afterward began the study of law. In the spring of 1857, he removed to Alden, Hardin county, and during the fall became the proprietor of the "Alden House," which he ran one year. He then removed to Hancock county, where he was admitted to the bar in 1858, and afterward practiced his profession and teaching. In 1860 he was elected clerk of the courts of this county, which office he filled for two years; elected in 1863, and was a member of the State Legislature of 1864; was soon after appointed depart- ment clerk in the interior department at Washington, D. C., but finding a clerk- ship not suited to his taste, and that the chances of promotion were few, he soon after resigned, and returned to Hancock county and continued the practice of his chosen profession. Here he remained until 1871, when he moved back to Al- den, entering into partnership with his brother, in the mercantile business, and where he at present resides.
James Crow was a native of Licking Co., Ohio, and one of the early pioneers of Hancock county. Although admitted to the bar, he was a man of small parts and limited education, and was never en- trusted with the management of any im- portant cases, but contented himself with practicing chiefly in justices' courts. Some eight or nine years ago he removed to Pottawattomie Co., Iowa, but is now liv- ing in the territory of Dakota, engaged in the real estate and land business.
Byron F. Scott was admitted to prac- tice at the bar, in this county, at the June term of court, 1871. He was a man of fair average ability, but supersensitive, and keenly felt any joke or jibe of his as- sociates. He has left the county, and been entirely lost sight of.
William Kinsey came to Hancock county in the spring of 1870, and taught school during that summer and the suc- ceeding year. In October, 1871, he was admitted as a member of the legal frater- nity and in partnership with James Bar- clay, who had shortly before made his ap- pearance, hung out their shingle, as at- torneys at law, etc., but alas! for their hopes of future gain, no fish came to their net, no case was placed in their bands, and in a short time these briefless lawyers packed up and shaking the dust from off their feet, left. Mr. Kinsey is now at Milton, Muscatine county, engaged in the practice of his chosen profession and has a large and Incrative business, and is one of the rising men of that com- munity. Of Mr. Barclay, little or noth- ing further is known.
A legal luminary, by the name of B. F. Westover, cast its light over the town of Britt, in August, 1882, but it shone for but a comparative short time, when it disappeared. Of Mr. Westover but little seems to be known, as his stay was but for a couple of months.
A. C. Ripley, a promising young at- torney of Hancock Co., Iowa, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, on the 11th of Feb- ruary, 1849. Ilis parents were Andrew and Eliza J. ( Crossley ) Ripley, who emi- grated to Ohio in an early day. A. C., the youngest of eight children, was
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reared on a farm, remaining at home until he was sixteen years old, when he en- listed in the 189th Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, company C, and served until the elose of the war. Soon after the war he entered Mt. Sterling Seminary, remaining there one year. He then attended Har- lan Spring College, where he graduated in 1869. The following fall he entered the law office of Ilon. H. H. Parker, remain- ing with him two years, with the exeep- tion of time he spent in teaching school. In 1871 he came to Iowa, where he had charge of the Postville graded school. He also taught at Clermont and Rock- ford, Floyd county. In the spring of 1877 he went to Mason City, where he read law. In the fall of the same year he was admitted to the bar. Soon after being admitted, he came to Garner, where he has practiced his profession since. In April, 1873, he was married to Carrie H. Babcock. Two children blessed this union-Cora Maud and Herman Curtis. Mr. Ripley is a Master Mason, a member of Clermont Chapter, No. 62. In 1880 he was superintendent of the schools of Hancock county.
William E. Bradford, attorney and no- tary, is a native of Dyer Co., Tenn., and was born Sept. 30, 1857. In 1861 his parents removed to Marshall Co., Iowa, and after a short residence there removed to Tama Co., Iowa, where his father, Theodoric F. Bradford, was a prominent lawyer and at one time was probate judge of that county. William remained in that county until 1877, when he went to Marshalltown, Iowa, and became engaged in teaching school, spending his leisure time in the study of law under H. E. J.
Boardman. In 1879 he went to Hampton, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1880. lle practiced there under the direction of Kellam, King & Henley until July, 1880, being employed in the mean- while as United States census enumer- ator for the census of 1880. Ile located in July, 1880, in Britt, where he has a good practice and is considered a promis- ing young lawyer.
Joseph G. Strong was born in Erie Co., N. Y., on the 2d of October, 1843. He passed most of his youthful days in the county of his birth and the adjoining one of Cattarangns. He commeneed the study of law while quite a young man with Eli C. Cook, of Buffalo, N. Y., where he re- mained until 1861, when, being seized with the western fever, he emigrated to Jolinson Co., Iowa. Here he taught school all that winter and when the spring of 1862 had dawned, he again moved, this time to Mills county. After three months more of teaching, he went to Iowa City, where, in August, 1862, he enlisted in company I, 28th Iowa Volun- teer Infantry, and marched to the front. Such was the inherent bravery and daring of this friendless lad, for he was scareely more, that he soon rose from the ranks to the position of adjutant of the regiment. This position he held for two years, and in August, 1865, was honorably dis- charged from the service with the rank of captain, a title that sticks to him yet. After returning from the war, he entered the law office of Kirkwood & Jewett, of Iowa City, and during the fall of 1865, was admitted to the bar. He now became a partner of Judge W. E. Miller, of Iowa county, but this only continued
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for six months, when Strong moved to Manchester, where he remained until the following summer, when he finally settled in Tama county, and practiced his pro- fession for fifteen years. In 1877 he established the Argus at Grundy Center, which paper he continued the editor of for two years. He came to Britt in 1880, and has been since engaged in the news- paper business and in the practice of his profession. He was married Aug. 2, 1868, to Delight Vermilyea, a daughter of Judge Vermilyea, of 'Tama City, and they are blessed with one offspring-Jay V.
Joseph Osborne, of the firm of Taylor & Osborne, bankers, attorneys and real estate agents, was born in Lafayette Co., Wis., March 2, 1855. His parents, Rob- ert and Jane (Pascoe) Osborne, were na- tives of England. They emigrated to America in 1848, locating in Wisconsin. Joseph was reared in Iowa Co., Wis., and received his edneation in the State Nor- mal School at Plattesville, Wis., and the State University of Wisconsin, graduat- ing from the law department. In June,
1881, Mr. Osborne came to Britt and or- ganized the present banking and law business of the firm of Taylor & Osborne. He was married May 9, 1882, to Lucy Stephens, a native of lowa Co., Wis. Mr. Osborne is one of the township trustees, also a member of the board of aldermen of Britt. He belongs to the Masonie fra- ternity.
O. K. Hoyt, a bright and shining light in the profession, although quite a young man, came to Britt in November, 1880. He had formerly been engaged in the practice of law, at New Hampton, the county seat of Chickasaw county. After a stay in the county, of not over ten months, he emigrated to Humboldt coun- ty, where he at present resides.
James M. Elder, although admitted to the bar at the first term of the circuit court, never practiced a great deal, still he must be considered in the light of a lawyer. As Mr. Elder has occupied so prominent a part in the official and busi- ness life of the county, a detailed sketch of him may be found elsewhere.
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CHAPTER VIII.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
In all ages of the world, among civil- ized and savage people, the medical pro- fession has been held in high esteem. Whether it be the learned professor, who has studied the science of medicine in all its branches, or the "great medicine man" of the untutored savages, who from actual experience has made discoveries of the healing powers of herbs and roots, honor awaits them on every hand, while the life and death of every human being is virtually placed in their keeping. The weary patient lying upon the bed of pain and the no less weary watcher, wait anxiously for the coming of the "good doctor," and on his arrival, note his every movement and every expression of coun- tenance for a ray of hope.
The medical fraternity of Hancock county have, nearly without exception, been an honor to their profession. They have ever been ready to respond to the call of duty. The winter's cold, the sum- mer's heat, or the rain and mud of spring and autumn, could not keep them back when the cry of distress reached their ears. They have been compelled to cross trackless prairies, to face the deathly bliz- zard from the north, often with no hope of fee or reward, but only to relieve, if possible, those who plead for help. All this was done, and more too, by the phy-
| sicians of Hancock county, without com- plaint. If the good deeds of the profes- sion are not now remembered by those who have received aid, a time will come when they will be. When the names of these pioneer doctors are recalled to mind, it is to be hoped that the hearts of the old settlers will be touched, and all will respond, "may God bless them."
For many years, no physician settled within the limits of Haneock county, the county being either too thinly settled or too healthy. Such medical attendance as was necessary, however, was furnished by the medical fraternity of Forest City or Belmond.
Dr. Charles L. Buffon settled at Up- per Grove about 1859, and practiced medicine to a small extent. He was a first class practitioner, a thoroughly edu- cated physician. He had partially aban- doned his profession to engage in farming pursuits, but could not shut his ears to the cry of suffering humanity when in pain. He afterwards entered the United States service, as a surgeon, during the late war, and won an enviable reputation for skill and success. He is at present a resident of Vinton, Benton county, in the enjoyment of a lucrative practice, al- though a man of years.
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In 1869 Dr. Stanley came into the county of Hancock, and located at Con- cord, and announeed himself as ready to do what he was able to relieve the wants, necessities and pains of the invalid por- tion of the colony. The doetor was from the State of Wisconsin, where he had been in practice some years. He stayed at this place for abont two years, when he removed to Minnesota. He was a fine looking man, of commanding appearance, and was, with all, a sincere, conscientious Christian gentleman. After leaving Con- cord, he went to Clear Lake, but soon after left that place, as before mentioned, for the neighboring State of Wiseonsin.
Among the physicians who have lived in the county and engaged in the profes- sion of healing the sick, the halt, the blind and diseased of all kinds, were the following, many of them still residents of Hancock county: Z. C. Greene, R. G. Hamilton, H. W. Smith, H. F. Fort, Eugene MeNiel, Dr. Keller, Dr. Alleyue, A. M. Tuttle and A. J. Cole.
Dr. Z. C. Greene came to the village of Garner in 1875, and entered upon the practice of medicine. He was a young man, from DeWitt, Clinton county, and fresh from his readings. He was elected coroner during the year 1876. His stay in the county was not of long duration, for after a few years service here he departed for other fields, and has been lost sight of.
Dr. H. W. Smith, one of the prominent physicians, located at Garner in 1877, al- though long a resident of the county, and is at present a resident of the town, car- rying on the drug business in connection with his practice of the healing art.
Horace Woodbridge Smith, M. D., the oldest physician practicing in Garner, was born in Kenosha Co., Wis., June 6, 1854. When seventeen years of age he com- menced reading medicine in the office of Dr. C. C. Borney, at Nora Springs. Sub- sequently he read with. Dr. Chase, of Osage. In 1876 he entered Rush Medi- cal College, of Chicago, graduating with honors at the age of twenty-two years. Dr. Smith was married, Jan. 10, 1879, to Carrie Boeman, danghter of William Boeman, now a resident of Garner. One child blessed this union. The doctor is a young man, with a brilliant prospect, and has by close attention to business worked up a practice he can well be proud of. Ile is a member of the Northwestern Medical Association. llis father, A O. B. Smith, was born in Burlington, Vt. lle came west when twenty-one years of age, settling on a farm in Kenosha, Wis., which occupation he has since followed. Ile is now living in Hancock eounty. Dr. Smith's mother died in 1860.
Dr. H. F. Fort settled at the town of Britt in August, 1878, where he has since remained.
Homer F. Fort, M. D., was born in Troy, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1849. His parents John and Julia (Meyers) Fort, were natives of that State also. Homer was reared in his native county and when seventeen years of age, engaged in the study of medicine under Dr. C. II. Bacon, of Lockport, III., with whom he continued four years. In 1867-8 he attended the Chicago Medical College and was a student of that institu- tion in the spring term of 1869. In 1869- 70 he attended the University of Medi- cine of Philadelphia, Penn., of which he
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is a graduate. In 1870 he entered the drug store of J. H. Hlessinger, of that city, continuing in his employ until 1874. He then engaged in the practice of medieine at Shannon, Ill., where he remained till August, 1878. He then came to Britt, where he was the first practitioner. He is the present local physician for the M. & St. L.R.R. He was married May 22, 1874, to Angusta Brown. They have two children-Frank and Gertie.
Dr. R. G. Ilamilton located at Garner in the year 1882, there he at present re- sides, in the enjoyment of a lucrative practice, in partnership with his son, Royal Graves Hamilton.
R. G. Hamilton, M. D., of Garner, Iowa, was born at Gray, Cumberland Co., Maine, Jan. 24, 1828. His parents were Rufus and Mary (Orne) Hamil- ton. His father was a blacksmith. In 1848, Rufus Hamilton, the doctor's father, left his native State, emigrating to Grand Detour, III., where he followed the blacksmith trade for a number of years. In 1858 he returned to Maine where he died in 1867. Mrs. Hamilton died in Grand Detour in 1856. Dr. Hamilton commenced reading medicine at Grand Detour, in 1851, in the office of Dr. Mark L. Cushing. Two years later he attended lectures at Rush Medical College, Chicago, III. In 1853 he was married to Mary Helen Orne. Ile graduated from Rush Medical College in 1856. Dr. Hamilton has fol- lowed his profession in various places. In 1882 he was located in Milwaukee, Wis., from whence he came to Garner, and has since practiced in this place. He spent one year in Cook County Hospital and is a graduate from the Ear & Eye
Infirmary, of Chicago. He has had a wide field for practice, from which he has de- rived much useful information. He now has a large and extensive practice which calls him over all the north western part of Iowa and Minnesota. Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton have two children-Harlus W. and Royal Graves, a practicing physician of Garner, and a graduate of Rush Medi- cal College in 1881. Dr. Hamilton is a Master Mason. He now makes a specialty of chronic diseases and also of the ear and eye. Patients come to him from a long distance away for treatment.
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