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The grand jury was composed of the following gentlemen: David Secor, fore- man; John Oulman, Augustus Oulman, C. D. Smith, B. F. Wellman, George
Thomas, John S. Anderson, Darius Bray, E. A. Ames, A. P. Harper, Charles Lutz, Eugene Secor, Samuel Tennis, David Lentz and Howard S. Bottsford.
The petit jury consisted of the follow- ing named: John S. Blowers, foreman; James Church, Charles Church, Simon Trumbull, C. A. Steadman, John H. T. Ambrose, William Lackore, Hudson Lack- ore, George Lackore, James Lackore, J. K. Boyd, J. H. Day, James Pinckney, Robert Clark and Edwin Trumbull.
The first case to come before the court was entitled "State of Iowa vs. Ethan Allen King" for larceny. The case was ably discussed in all its features and the defendant was found guilty. The court ordered that the prisoner be held in bail of $500 for six days to await a warrant for his arrest from Floyd county, where the erime was committed. And further or-
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dered that if not arrested by virtue of said warrant before the expiration of six days, the prisoner shall surrender him- self to the sheriff of Winnebago county, and in default of so doing, the said sum $500 would be forfeited.
Hon. John Porter, first judge of the district to which Winnebago county was attached, was born in Washington Co., Penn., April 14, 1828. His boyhood life was spent in milling and farming during the summer season, and in attending the common schools in the winter. At the age of eighteen he commenced teaching district school, and for three years his time was passed alternately in teaching and attending school to perfect himself in the higher branches. He then en- tered the office of Todd, Hoffman & Hutchins, Warren, Ohio, where he read law some years. In 1854, on his admis- sion to the bar, he located at Plymouth, Ind., where he remained two years and then removed to Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. He soon took high rank as a lawyer, and obtained a good practice for that day. In 1858 he was elected judge of the newly organized 11th ju- dicial district, which position he ocen- pied until he resigned in 1866. The en- ergy he displayed, with his quick and good judgment, earned him the good will of both the bar and people of the dis- trict. As a lawyer, he is recognized as being one of the best in the State, and is an honor to the Hardin county bar, of which county he is a resident.
In 1864 the 12th judicial district was created and Winnebago county became a part of it, being associated with the coun- ties of Bremer, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, |
Hancock, Mitchell and Worth. Hon. William B. Fairfield was the first judge of the district. He was elected Nov. 8, 1864, his term commencing Jan. 1, 1865; was re-elected in 1868 and held the posi- tion until in 1870, when he resigned.
Hon. William B. Fairfield was a na- tive of New York. He was a man of commanding appearance, with a noble, open countenance, and was a great deal more genial and unreserved than judges usually are. Ile had a thorough educa- tion, was well read, and had a complete understanding of his profession, although he was, at the same time, a man who liked to take matters easy. He resigned his position of judge in 1870 and went into the banking business at Charles City, Iowa. He is now dead.
When Mr. Fairfield resigned, in 1870, Hon. George W. Ruddick, who had been serving as circuit judge, was, upon peti- tion, appointed district judge. In 1872 he was elected, and held until 1876, when he was again elected, and again in 1880.
IIon. George W. Ruddick was born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., May 13, 1835. Until fourteen years of age, he remained at home on his father's farm, his time being spent alternately at work and in attending the district school. On leaving home he went to Chester, Ohio, where he attended a semi- nary for one year. He then went to Kingsville, Ohio, where he remained two years then removed to Monticello, N. Y. After remaining in Monticello one year, he entered the law office of A. C. Niven, reading law with him for two years and a half. In the fall of 1855 he entered the Albany Law School, graduating therefrom in April, 1856. Hle was then admitted to
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the bar, and in July of that year started west. After stopping a few days at Delphi, Iowa, he went to Waverly, Bremer county, and at once entered upon the practice of his profession. In November, 1868, Mr. Ruddick was elected judge of the cirenit court, and before the expiration of his term, was appointed judge of the district court to fill the vacaney occasioned by the resignation of Judge William B. Fairfield. Mr. Ruddiek is a man of fine legal ability, with a thorough understanding of the law, and has made an acceptable judge. He has frequently been honored by his fellow citizens with offices of honor and trust. He was a member of the Legislature in 1860-1. Ile has also held the offices of county judge and county attorney. In pol- ities he is a republican, and has been since the organization of that party. Dec. 15, 1859, Judge Ruddick was united in mar- riage with Mary E. Strickland, of An- dover, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Five chil- dren have been born unto them, two of whom are living.
CIRCUIT COURT.
By an act of the General Assembly, passed and approved, April 3, 1868, cir- cuit courts were established in the State, and each judicial district was divided into two circuits, in each of which, at the gen- cral election in November, 1868, and every four years thereafter, a circuit judge should be elected. Four terms of court were provided per year in each county, two distriet and two cirenit. By this aet the office of county judge was abolished, and all business of a legal nature per- taining to that office was transferred to the circuit court, which was also to have eonenrrent jurisdiction with the district
court in all eivil actions at law, and exclu- sive jurisdiction of all appeals and writs of error from justices' courts, mayors' courts and all other inferior tribunals, either in civil or criminal cases.
Winnebago became a part of the second circuit of the 12th district upon the act becoming a law in 1869, and the first term of court was held at Forest ( ity, March 8, 1869, with Hon. H. N. Brockway on the bench. There were also present: II. K. Landru, sheriff; and Eugene Secor, elerk. The following named composed the jury: John Iverson, Augustus Oulman, D. Mar- tin, John Millington, T. II. Peterson, G. P. Williams, William Higginbotham, N. K. Landru, Charles Brice, B. F. Wellman and John Charlson.
The first ease which came up, was enti- tled De Witt C. Hayes rs. Colburn Lar- son et al. Defendants not appearing, the case went by default to plaintiff, who was awarded judgment in the sum of $58.38 and costs of the case.
As stated, IIon. H. N. Brockway was the first circuit judge. He was elected in the fall of 1868 and held the office until Jan. 1, 1872, when llon. Robert G. Reini- ger, judge eleet, took the beneh as his successor.
COUNTY COURT.
In 1851, by an act of the General As- sembly, county courts were established and the office of county judge created. By the same act the office of probate judge was abolished, as were also the of- fices of county commissioners; the du- ties of the commissioners, and probate judge devolving upon the county judge. The county of Winnebago, not being or- ganized until 1857, it had no probate
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judge or county commissioners. The first county judge was Robert Clark, one of the early settlers of the county. Upon Judge Clarke devolved the duty of per- fecting the organization of the county, dividing it into townships, and such other work as was necessary to perfect a system of county government. He held the office until Jan. 1, 1862.
Judge Clark was a native of New York, born at Johnstown, June 5, 1825. He came west while yet a young man and re- sided at Rockford, Ill., for about three years. In 1856 he came to Winnebago county and became a permanent resident, residing in Forest City until his death, which occurred Aug. 12, 1876. In 1860 he was married to Rebecca A. Brentner, of Mason City. Three children were the fruits of this union-Brentner, Duncan and Cora, the sons being at present in business at Forest City. Judge Clark was one of the most prominent men of his day, serving in a number of official capacities. For almost nine years he held the office of county treasurer, serving the county in a very efficient manner. In 1856 he laid out the town of Forest City, and thus identified himself particularly with its interests, for which he contin- ually planned and labored. Mr. Clark was small in stature, heavy set and was a man of remarkable energy. He was well read and his discisions in a judicial ca- pacity were full of justice and sound judg- ment. He was plain and unpretending in his manner, and what he did was done quietly and without the shadow of osten- tation. His charity was proverbial, and his benevolence was shared by friend and foe alike. He has often been styled the
"Father of Winnebago county," so free was he to lay hold of every good work and push it to the end. The poor always found in him a steadfast friend, and when- ever asked to lend assistance to the needy he responded liberally and cheerfully. The following little story is very appro- priate to illustrate this characteristic of Judge Clark's: At one time the judge had his team and buggy before his door, just ready to go to Mason City, when a friend came up saying that he had im- portant business to transact and would like to borrow the team and buggy for the day. The judge at once granted the request, re- turned to the house and postponed his going to Mason City till the following day. At another time Mr. Clark was in his of- fice at the court house, when a poverty- stricken object came in and asked the judge to loan him $15, saying that his wagon had broken down, on his way to Mason City to market and that he could not get it fixed without some money. Mr. Clark took pity on the fellow and at once gave him $15. Very soon Mr. Clark went into one of the other county offices and asked if any one knew who the man was to whom he had given the money. He was answered by J. W. Mahoney, who handed back the $15 and said that he was the man; that they had conspired to see just how generous he was. These anecdotes fairly show the character of the judge to be of the most generous kind, and in all circum- stances in which he was placed he proved trne to this dominant characteristic.
The next county judge was J. K. Boyd who was elected in the fall of 1861. Mr' Boyd served one term very efficiently,
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and was succeeded in office by Samuel Tennis. Mr. Boyd was the second law- yer to locate in Winnebago county and is noticed at length in the bar chapter.
Samuel Tennis was elected in the fall of 1863, and re-elected in 1865 and 1867. In the winter of 1867-68 the office of county judge was abolished and Mr. Ten- nis became auditor of the county, which position he held one year, being sue- ceeded by H. K. Landru.
Samuel Tennis is a native of In- diana. He became a permanent resi- dent of this county in 1859, and
for a time "kept tavern" in Forest City. In about 1861, Mr. Tennis moved to the north part of the county and has since lived on a farm. He had never ac- quired a classical education, but was quite observant of things transpiring about him, a great reader and served in his official capacity with much credit to himself and to the satisfaction of all. He was full of energy and life force and although now about ninety-six or seven years old, is hale and hearty and apparently good for ten years more of life. His children are six in number-Philip, William, Joseph, Kate, Louisa and Anna.
CHAPTER VIII.
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FINANCIAL AND OTHER MATTERS.
In this chapter are given a number of ta- bles relating more particularly to the financial status of Winnebago county in the past and present. These tables of values and properties will prove valna- ble for future reference.
FINANCIAL.
The following items show the value of taxable property, and tax levied each year, from 1863 to 1883, inclusive :
1863.
Total value of all property. $465, 500
Total tax levied. 8,328
1864.
Value of all property $485, 500
Total tax levied. . 10.498
1865.
Value of all property $487.859
Tx levied. .
16,938
1866.
Value of all property. $491,174
Total tax levied.
18, 766
1867.
Value of all property. 498. 500
Tax levied ..
19. 906
1868.
Value of all property.
$501.250
Total tax levied. .
20,550
1869,
Assessed value of all property. $529, 250
Total tax levied.
21, 621
1870.
Value of all property.
$618, 510
Total tax levied.
26,702
1871.
Value of all property. $639,436
Total tax levied.
23,415
1872.
Value of all property.
$636,898
Total tax levied.
35, 225
789
1873.
Value of all property. $790,837
Total tax levied. 31, 055
1874.
Value of all property.
$794,981
Total tax levied. .
51,252
1875.
Value of all property
$912,651
Total tax levied.
35,591
1876.
Value of all property
$930,580
Total tax levied.
44,690
1877.
Value of all property
$983. 711
Total tax levied.
40,859
1878.
Value of all property.
$998,198
Tax levied. .
32,823
1879.
Value of properties, approximated ... $990, 500
Tax levied.
30,500
1880.
Value of all property.
$995,094
Total tax levied.
31,866
1881.
Value of all properties
$1,133,102
Total tax levied.
37.089
1882.
Value of all property. $1,129,183
Total tax levied.
37,244
1883.
Value of all property.
$1,021,470
Total tax levied.
37,786
The following shows the total valuation of all property in the different townships and incorporated villages for the year 1883 :
Forest City, incorporation. $ 48,788
Lake Mills
20,807
Center township. 82, 980
Mount Valley township.
71,234
Newton
270, 766
Logan
208, 239
Linden . .
154, 995
Norway
72,666
Forest
91,001
TAX FOR 1883 BY TOWNSHIPS.
Center township. $3, 028
Mount Valley township. 2,564
Newton
10,289
Logan
6,975
Linden
6,354
Norway township. 2,725
Forest 3,240
Forest City, incorporation.
2,049
Lake Mills
759
TREASURER'S REPORT.
From the report of the county treasurer, B. A. Plummer, dated June 1, 1883, the following statement of the cash on hand for the county is taken :
SUMMARY OF CASH ON HAND.
State revenue .. $2. 374 22
County schools funds 799 83
Bonded debt fund. 3, 763 99
Bridge 907 67
Poor. . 42 40
Insane. 739 26
Penal fines 3 11
Institute. 56 64
Permanent school fund 17 56
Road.
1,018 47
Teachers
1,465 20
Contingent.
972 02
School house.
496 68
Forest independent school distriet
bond debt fund.
153 94
Total cash on hand.
$11, 817 79
REGISTRY OF DEEDS.
The first entry affecting land in Win- nebago county was filed May 25, 1857, and conveyed from C. H. Day to C. W. Campbell the northwest quarter of sec- tion 34, township 98, range 24.
There are now twenty-two books of deed records, the recorder at present using No. 22, having run through the alphabet to "I," and then taken numbers.
During the year 1882 there were 521 deeds, and 1,030 other instruments re- corded.
The following is a list of the various plats that have been recorded in the plat books of the office :
Forest City, Rebecca A. Clark's addi- tion; Lake Mills, C. D. Smith's addition; Benson and Norman. These are treated of in their proper places.
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CHAPTER IX.
POLITICAL.
The political history of Winnebago county is more fully given and much bet- ter understood by a presentation of the votes cast at the various elections, than in any other way, and for convenience of reference it will be appreciated. Any difficulties arising from doubtful and con- tested elections will appear in the chapter following, entitled "National, State and County Representation," in connection with the article upon the office in ques tion.
OFFICIAL VOTE.
It is the intention under this head to give a complete abstract of the votes cast at every general election held in Winne- bago county since its organization. This, however, cannot be done, as the record of the votes cast in the years of 1857 to 1861, inclusive, were destroyed by fire. The names of those elected are given without the number of votes cast during those years.
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1857. County Judge.
Robert Clark.
Treasurer and Recorder.
Charles H. Day
Clerk of the Courts.
Benjamin F. Denslow.
Sheriff.
Jolin S. Blowers
Surveyor.
(. W. Scott.
A. T. Cok.
Assessor.
ELECTION, APRIL, 1858.
Superintendent of Schools.
C. W. Scott
Drainage Commissioner.
J. B. Torbert
County Coroner.
Philip Tennis
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1859.
County Judge.
Robert Clarke.
Treasurer and Recorder.
Philip Tennis (failed to qualify).
Sheriff.
John S. Blowers.
Superintendent of Schools.
B. F. Denslow.
County Surreyor.
C. W. Seott
Coroner.
Thomas Bearse.
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1860.
Treasurer and Recorder.
Charles H. Day
Clerk of the Courts.
A. K. Curtis.
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1861.
County Judyc.
J. K. Boyd
Treasurer and Recorder.
C. I. Day
Sheriff.
M. P. Goodell
Superintendent of Schools.
Martin Bumgardner.
Drainage Commissioner.
Darius Bray
County Surveyor.
Augustus Oulman ..
County Coroner.
Thomas Bearse
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1862.
Secretary of State.
James Wright ...
Richaru T. Sylvester.
25- 14
11
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HISTORY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY.
State Auditor.
Jonathan W. Cabbell.
25- 14
John Brown.
11
State Treasurer.
Drainage Commissioner.
Darius Bray
17-
1
C. A. Stedman
16
George Thomas
10
Scattering
1
C. Nourse
Benton J. Hall.
1
County Surveyor.
J. H. T. Ambrose
15- 41
J. H. Harvey
F. Gottschalk.
11
County Coroner.
Member State Board of Education.
D. Bray
24-
5
Jesse Bonar
12
A. W. Huhhard.
25- 15
10
Abraham Lincoln, Republican.
39- 26
George B. MeClellan, Democrat.
13
John Porter.
30- 24
H. Boardman
District Attorney.
26- 18
State Treasurer.
J. S. Frazer
8
W. H. Holmes, Republican.
39- 26
Clerk of Court.
J. B Lash, Democrat.
State Auditor.
17
John A. Elliot, Republican.
39- 26
E. C. Hendershott, Democrat.
13
Joseph Tennis
Register of State Land Offee.
20-
6
John S. Blowers
Supervisor at Large.
B. B. Holbrook, Democrat
Attorney-General.
39- 26
Isaac L. Allen, Republican
Charles M. Dunbar, Democrat.
13
Judge of the Supreme Court.
29-
11
C. C. Cole, Republican.
39- 26
13
E. W. Eastman, Republican
18
L. Chapman, Democrat
13
Judge of District Court.
John F. Dillon, Republican
29-
10
W. B. Fairfield, Republican
45
19
District Attorney.
Johu E. Burke, Republican.
39- 33
6
C. D. Richard, Republican.
27-
6
J. H. T. Ambrose.
18
James Crorr, Democrat.
21
County Judge.
Samuel Tennis.
1
H. S. Bottsford
County Treasurer.
William Lackore.
21
1
Robert Clark
16
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1865.
Governor.
David Secor
25-
3
Robert Clark
Sheriff.
26-
5
21
Lieutenant-Governor.
83
B. F. Gue, Republican.
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Oran Faville, Republican
83
13
B. F. Wellman ..
20-
4
R. Clark.
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1863.
Governor.
William M. Stone, Republican
J. M. Tuttle, Democrat.
Lieutenant-Governor.
18
T. M. Monroe, Democrat
Congress.
29- 11
A. W. Hubbard, Republican
39- 26
G. W. Bassett, Republican.
C. E. Whitney, Democrat
Representative.
29- 1]
M. P. Rosecrans, Democrat
18
Clerk of Court.
E. D. Hinman
35- 17
County Recorder.
J. P. Gardner
5
W. M. Stone, Republican.
833
A. P. Harper
J. L. Williams
S. Trumbull ..
Superintendent of Schools.
Augustus Oulman.
28-
8
J. S. Anderson
20
W. HI. Holmes
25-
15
10
T. L. Larch
Attorney-General.
25- 14
Register of State Land Offee.
25- 14
C. W. Scott.
1
John M. Barnard.
Congress.
24
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1864.
President.
John F. Duncombe
District Judge.
6
James Wright, Republican
39-
26
J. H. Wallace, Democrat
13
13
E. D. Hinman
19-
2
John Ambrose
Sheriff.
14
J. A. Harvey, Republican.
39- 26
John F. Duncombe, Democrat
Judge af Supreme Court.
Charles Mason, Democrat.
State Senator.
D. Bray.
Treasurer and Recorder.
Secretary of State .
D. D. Chase
C
792 - HISTORY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY.
Judge of Supreme Court.
G. G. Wright, Republican.
83
Representative.
L. Dwelle, Republican
83
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1867. Governor.
Samuel Merrill, Republican.
147- 146
Charles Mason, Democrat
1
Lieutenant-Governor.
Col. John Scott, Republican
147- 146
D. M. Harris, Democrat.
1
Attorney-General.
Sheriff.
Henry O'Conner, Republican
147~146
W. T. Baker, Democrat.
1
Judge of Supreme Court.
J. M. Reek, Republican.
147- 146
J. H. Craig, Democrat.
1
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
D. F. Wells, Republican
147- 146
A. Oulman
15-
1-
M. I. Fisber. Democrat
1
State Senator.
T. Hawley, Republican.
106- 105
C. C. Smeltzer, Democrat.
1
Scattering.
1
Representative.
J. B. Hill
39- 23
Scattering.
16
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1866.
Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright, Republiean.
98
S. G. Van Anda, Demnoerat.
State Treasurer.
1
Treasurer.
S. E. Rankin, Republican.
G. A. Stone, Democrat
State Auditor.
1
1I. K. Landru.
O. G. Davison
42
J. Burge.
16
Superintendent of School.
90-
98
C. A. Stedman
83- 24
53
L. P. Mckinney, Democrat
Attorney-General.
1
F. E. Bissell, Republican
93-
98
W. Bullinger. Democrat ..
Reporter Supreme Court.
John H. T. Ambrose
64
E. 11. Stiles, Republican
99-
Coroner.
Fred Gottschalk, Democrat ..
1
G. P. Smith
51-
8
Clerk of Supreme Court.
Darius Bray .
43
C. Linderman, Republican
99-
98
Drainage Commissioner.
1
William Laekore.
20- 12
S. W. Herrick
8
D. Bray
-7
J. B. Hill
For Special County Tar.
For the tax
38- 26
J. P. Gardner
46
County Recorder.
H. S Bottsford
N. K Landru ..
46
William Lackore
Coroner.
1
J. Swaibert ..
1
County Fudge.
Samuel Tennis
65- 54
J. B. Oulman
County Treasurer.
David Secor
47- 11
Robert Clark
36
Charles Lutz
48- 37
11
A. P. Harper
County Superintendent of Schools.
C. A. Stedman
61- 50
11
A. J. Brown
C. Il. Lackore
County Surveyor.
Seattering
County Coroner.
Darius Bray
45- 11
34
M. P. Rosecrans, Democrat
80- 11
C. W. Tenney, Republican ..
63
County Judye.
Samuel Tennis
87- 33
E. D. Hinman.
54
Robert Clark.
110-73
99-
98
Ole Grasley.
Sheriff.
J. A. Elliott, Republican
99-
98
R. W. Cross, Democrat
Register State Land Office.
C. C. Carpenter, Republican.
E. Secor ...
A. Quiman.
1
County Surveyor.
1
Augustus Oulman.
74- 10
A. Stoddard, Democrat
Congress.
A. W. Hubbard, Republican
98- 96
J. D. Thompson, Democrat.
Clerk of Court.
E. D. Hinman
57- 11
54-
8
Against the tax
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1868.
President.
IT. S. Grant, Republiean
lő1- 135
Horatio Seymour, Demoerat
10
1
38
Seattering ..
Drainage Commissioner.
11
793
HISTORY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY.
Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright, Republican.
169- 153
David Hammer, Democrat
16
State Auditor.
John A. Elliott, Republican
169- 153
H. Dunlary, Democrat:
State Treasurer.
S. E. Rankins, Republican.
159- 143
L. McCarty, Democrat
16
Register of State Land Offee.
C. C. Carpenter, Republican
159- 143
A. D. Anderson, Democrat.
16
Attorney-General.
Henry O'Conner, Republican.
159- 143
J. E. Williams. Democrat
Congress.
16
Eugene Secor.
154- 88
Augustus Oulman
66
C. D. Smith
9
County Recorder.
Nelson K. Landru
113- 28
E. D. Hinman
85
Scattering
Supervisors.
B. F. Wellman (elected)
134
C. D. Smith (elected).
118
R. O. Hougland (elected)
117
A. N. Brones
115
S. D. Wadsworth
104
M. Peterson
56
Scattering
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1871.
Governor.
C. C. Carpenter, Republican
267-233
J. C. Knapp, Democrat
34
Lieutenant-Governor.
Henry C. Bullis, Republican
267-233
M. M. Ham, Demoerat
31
Judge of the Supreme Court.
James G. Day, Republican.
267-233
John F. Duncombe, Democrat
34
Superintendent Public Instruction.
Alonzo Abernathy, Republican.
263-227
E. M. Mumm, Democrat
36
State Senator.
E. A. Howland
269- 268
E. Monroe
1
Representatire.
David Secor.
208
County Auditor.
Hiram K. Landru
288- 239
R. O. Hougland.
29
Treasurer.
Robert Clark
211- 181
William Larson
57
Sheriff.
N. K. Landru.
58
Solomon Simmons
49
Superintendent of Schools.
Martin Cooper
112- 62
P. Hayward.
50
County Surveyor.
John H. T. Ambrose.
123- 80
A. Oniman.
43
Coroner.
D. C. Hayes
49- 15
G. P. Smith.
34
A. S. Peters
17
Drainage Commissioner.
Darius Bray
5
G. P. Smith.
0
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1870.
Clerk of Courts.
Charles Pomeroy, Republican
167- 149
C. A. L. Roszell, Democrat.
18
District Judge.
William B. Fairfield, Republican.
159- 143
Cyrus Foreman, Democrat.
16
W. C. Stanberry.
10
District Attorney.
I. W. Card
W. A. Stone.
Circuit Judge.
II. N. Brockway
139-
99
Cyrus Foreman
40
Clerk of Courts.
Eugene Secor
154- 136
18
A. Oulman
County Recorder.
Nelson K. Landru
160-
99
E. L. Stillson
61
R. O. Hougland ..
11
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1869.
Governor.
Samuel Merrill, Republican.
182- 181
George Gillaspy
Lieutenant-Governor.
1
M. M. Walden, Republican
183
Judge of Supreme Court.
John F. Dillon, Republican.
183
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
·
A S. Kissell, Republican.
183
Representatire.
M. P. Rosecrans ..
159-132
B. F. Hartshorn
27
County Treasurer.
Robert Clark
182
County Auditor.
H. K. Landru
65-
4
Arthur Linn
61
Eugene Secor
57
Sheriff.
Peter Lewis
65-
7
Peter Lewis
211- 182
Andrew Charlson
32
16
168- 158
10
794 HISTORY OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY.
Superintendent of Schools.
A. L. Shay
177- 65
M. Cooper
112
C. A. Stedman
1
Supervisor.
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