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ANNALS OF BROWN COUNTY.
1879|
R. Patton. No delegates were present from Washington and Morrill town- ships.
A. J. Anderson moved that the candidates for the several offices be re- quired to pledge themselves to abide by the decision of the convention. Speeches were made by Messrs. Walters, Doutliart, James, Thomas, Cannon and Anderson. Considerable feeling was manifested, but the resolution carried by a vote of 17 to 15.
W. M. Wellcome and Dr. Oberholtzer were placed in nomination for treas- urer. Mr Oberholtzer was not present and Mr. Wellcome making the required pledge, was declared the nominee of the convention.
John E. Moon and L. S. Herbert were placed in nomination for county clerk Mr. Herbert was not present and Mr. Moon, after pledging himself to support the action of the convention was nominated by acclamation.
For register of deeds, Thomas Stevens, Isaac Dilley, W. H. Jolinson, Chas. Wolf and James B. Allison were placed in nomination. The candidates all pledged themselves. A ballot resulted Allison, 18; Stevens, 10; Dilley, 5; John- son, 1.
For sheriff, Steven Hunter and I. N Smith were placed in nomination. Mr. Ilunter made the required pledge, but Mr. Smith refused to pledge him- self to the action of the convention in any form. shape or manner stating that "the convention knew how he had announced and that he would abide by the results of the election in November." A motion was made to reconsider the pledging resolution, but was lost by a majority of two. A ballot was taken and resulted. Hunter, 19; Smith, 16
For surveyor, L. P. Hazen received 24 votes, S. E. Erwin, 5; T. J. Marion, 2. For coroner Dr W E Moore received 13 votes, A. L. Newcomb, 9; T. J. Elliott, 7 A second ballot resulted Moore, 24; Newcomb, 3; Elliott 2.
The following central committee was chosen: Hiawatha-Dr. Henry Graves, chairman; Irvin -John M. Cannon, secretary; Mission-H. F. Douthart; Walnut-Adelbert Frink; Robinson-Frank Lyman; Hamlin -- Jacob Reasoner; Powhattan-A. J. Evans; Morrill-T. J. Elliott; Washington- William Page; Padonia-1. P. Winslow.
-Republican convention for second Commissioners district organized by selecting John Walters as chairman and C. H. Lawrence as secretary. M. C. Willis, S. Detwiler, J. P. Davis, J. D. Hardy, Gilbert, Kipp and A. McLaugh- lin were placed in nomination for commissioner. The first and second ballots are not recorded. Third ballot, Willis, 6: Detwiler, 2; Kipp, 3; Mclaughlin, 6. Fourth ballot, Willis, 7; Detwiler, 4; McLaughlin, 6. Fifth ballot, Willis, 8; Detwiler, 1; M Lauglilin, 6; scattering, 2. Sixth ballot, Willis, 8; Mclaughlin, 9.
OCTOBER 3. Greenback county convention. William Clements is made chairman and D. A. Smith secretary.
For county clerk, W. O. Bechtel received 13 votes, and L. S. Herbert 9. For sheriff, I. N. Smith received 8 votes, and James Dyche 13.
John Braley for register of deeds, S. E. Erwin for surveyor, and G. M. Weaver for coroner, were nominated by acclamation.
The following central committee was elected: Washington-D. A. Smith, chairman; Mission-John McCreary, secretary; Hiawatha-William Clements; Irving-Jacob Kirlin; Robinson-Joseph Bussell; Powhattan-S. C. Amend; Morrill, C. A Saylor; Hamlin-Geo. R. T. Robers.
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-Greenback convention for second commissioner district nominates G. Y. Johnson.
OCTOBER 5. The Hiawatha house burns.
OCTOBER 6. C. W. Wellcome appointed city clerk of Hiawatha, vice A. T. McCreary resigned.
OCTOBER 7-9. Northern Association of Congregational churches meets at Sabetha. The Brown county churches are represented as follows: Fairview, C. H. Isely, P. Joss; Hamlin, Rev. H. L. Howard, J. H. Raines; Hiawatha, Rev. G. W. Skinner, Mrs. E. A. Corlew.
OCTOBER 8. J. P. Davis and 271 others petitions the commissioners to submit a proposition to the voters authorizing the board to levy a tax of one mill for the purpose of raising a fund to be expended in erecting suitable build- ings on the county fair grounds. The petition is granted and an order made submitting the proposition at the township election to be held February 3, 1880. The proposition was defeated at that time by a vote of 1051 to 471.
OCTOBER 11. Democratic county convention. H B. Wey was made chairman and H. A. Parson's secretary .
Col. E. Bierer, H. J. Gillispie, G. Joss, B. B. Tatman and T. Schecker, were appointed a committee on credentials and reported all precincts repres- ented except Hamlin, Prairie View and Tyler.
H. A. Parsons, J. D. Stanley, and E. N. Turner were appointed a com- mittee on resolutions and reported the following platform which was adopted:
The Democracy of Brown county endorse the following expression of principles:
1. Honesty, efficiency and economy in every department of the government.
2. All property should bear its just proportion to taxation, and the Democratic party will labor to that end.
3 Lessening the burdens and increasing the advantages of the working people.
4. Railroads shall be prohibited by law from oppressive charges, unjust discriminations and favoring localities or individuals.
5 Municipal self government in local affairs.
6. The Democratic Senate and Democratic House of Representativesreceive our thanks for the aditional pension benefits to the Union soldiers of the late war of the rebellion.
7. The successful efforts of our Democratic Representatives in Congress in reducing the expenditures of the national government whereby over one hundred million dollars have been saved to the people, in the current expenses alone. during the last four years, meets our hearty approval, but the opposition of Republican leaders in and out of Congress to reducing expenses of running the National government should receive the opposition of all good citizens.
8. We condemn as a bad precedent as well as bad economy, the compromise of the treasury deficit whereby the people lost many thousands of dollars.
9. That we urge quarterly reports of the County Treasurer and quarterly examination of the County Treasury, as required by law.
For treasurer, J. F. Roehm received 26 votes, James Cottrell, 7
For county clerk, W. O. Bechtel received 20 votes, L. S. Herbert; 13.
For sheriff, George Hinkle, received 21 votes, I. N. Smith, 12.
John Braley for register of deeds, S. E. Erwin for surveyor and J. W. Mar- tin for coroner were nominated by acclamation.
A county central committee was chosen as follows: Hiawatha-E. Bierer, chairman; Padonia, D. C. Nutting, secretary; Walnut, H. F. Melienbruch; Irving, W. M. Gillmore: Mission, H B. Walters; Washington, Frank Ewell; Robinson, J. A. Jeffries; Powhattan, E. N. Turner; Morrill, James Cottrell; Hamlin, Carl Hilt.
The delegates from Hiawatha and Mission assembled in convention and nominated G. Y. Johnson for county commissioner.
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OCTOBER 18. The Republicans of Hiawatha organize a Stalwart club with Dr. S. M. Pratt, chairman, A. R. May, secretary; C. W. Johnson, J. Schilling, J. P. Davis, H. J. Aten, E. N. Morrill as an executive committee. Speeches are made by C. W .. Johnson, H. J. Aten, J. Schilling, E. N. Morrill, J. P Davis and A. Carothers.
OCTOBER 19. The Hiawatha Christian church is dedicated. The services are in charge of Elder Berry of Hamlin, and the dedicatory sermon is preached by Elder William Mathews, of Platt City, Mo.,
NOVEMBER 4. General election.
Irving.
Padonia.
Hamlin.
Tylers ...
Morrill ... ....
Walnut Creek.
Hiawatha .....
Robinson
Washington ..
Mission ..
Prairie View.
Kickapoo .....
Powhattan ....
Total.
For County Treasury.
Wm. M. Wellcome, R.
76
59
99
100
50
70
377
124
65
88
29
38 1206
Jacob N. Roehm, D. G ..
42
36
33
27
17
20
139
88
44
55
59
42
656
J. W Oberholtzer.
2
1
2
For County Clerk. John E. Moon, R
75
60
107
99
39
68
408
115
32
65
89
31
45 1233
W. O. Bechtel, D G
44
35
26
31
32
23
106
95
55
41
53
57
34
634
For Register of Deeds. James B. Allison, R.
73
57
107
97
61
78
417
119
31
75
87
38
50 1290
John Braley, D). G.
48
38
24
33
11
13
98
93
56
33
58
50
29
584
For Sheriff .
84
48
81
12
20
64
272
102
32
53
60
21
30
879
T Howe
1
26
38
102
11
14
211
32
7
32
59
15
22
574
Geo Hinkle, D. G
31
21
14
15
41
13
25
78
48
23
26
51
27
413
For County Surveyor. S. P. Hazen, R
76
60
107
33
42
72
413
124
35
72
88
38
54 1214
Thos. J. Marion, D. G
43
35
16
94
28
13
73
75
51
31
55
45
23
582
S E. Erwin
For Coroner.
W E. Moore. R.
76
60
106
95
40
71
412
119 92
34 45
71 33
90
35
50 1259
J. W Martin, D
31
32
25
22
26
16
94
1
8
4
21
17
9
109
For Commissioner 2nd District. A. Mclaughlin, R.
398
71
68
537
G. Y. Johnson, D. G
105
37
76
..
218
J. I. Weltmer
2
NOVEMBER 6. Henry Huff is appointed marshal of Hiawatha, vice A. J. Black, resigned.
DECEMBER 4. Sunday school convention at Hiawatha. The Methodist, Congregationalist and Christian schools of Hiawatha, the Congregational school of Fairview, and the Union schools, of Carson, Pleasant Dale and Pow- hattan are represented.
DECEMBER 6 A teachers association is organized at Robinson. L. H. Smyth is president and M. D. Spencer, secretary.
DECEMBER 11. The county commissioners accept the new court house from the contractor and have it insured in the sum of $20,000.
DECEMBER 16-18. Eighth annual session Kansas State Grange. D. A. Smith of Mazeppa, Brown county is the delegate for the district of Atchison, Doniphan and Brown counties.
33
36
201
505
G. M Weaver, G.
14
3
11
5
5
11
2
ยท
1
I. N. Smith, I ...
5
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Stephen Hunter, R.
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5
31 54
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ANNALS OF BROWN COUNTY.
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1880.
JANUARY 1. The Paola Citizen booms Hon. E. N. Morrill for governor. FEBRUARY 3. Township election.
MORRILL TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, John A. Fulton 106
F. M. Starns. 32
Clerk, B F. Elliott. 139
Treasurer, D. A. Vanderpool 136
Constable, B. W. Furnish 127
J. J. Webb 1.4
Dr. W C. Cecil
4
W. Garnett .. 1
J. R. Blanchett.
1
J. T. Mickey
For Fair Ground Improvement 27
Against Fair Ground Improvement. 96
PADONIA TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, I. P. Winslow 72
T. W. Roach. 4
Clerk. H. G. Wilson 76
Treasurer, J. E. Davis 75
Justice, I. P. Winslow
73
E. R. Cornelison
75 72
Constable, J. L. Winslow R. W. Cornelison
1
D. B. Anderson 65 T W. Roach. 7
For Fair Ground Improvement. 23
42
WALNUT TOWNSHIP.
Tyler ....
Walnut ..
Total ....
Trustee, G. B. Okeson
27
21 48
A. J. Anderson
25
42
77
A. J. Okeson
1
1
76 L N. Herbert . 274
41
Clerk, Gregory Amann, chosen by lot.
.215
W. H Johnson 215
Treasurer, Charles Wolf
431
Justice, A A. Holmes
86
L. S. Herbert
279
W. J. Richardson
Reuben Lawson
1
D Babbitt
1
Jno. McCaul
1
B. F. Killey
1
Constable, J. D. Blair
.229
I N. Smith ..
227
S. H. Johnson
209
Reuben Lawson
73
For Fair Ground Improvement
341
Against Fair Ground Improvement. 58
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, Warren Swift 129
88 H, M. Coburn 76
Clerk, J. A. Gilbert .. 134
L. M. Hughes 73
Treasurer, Chas Hack
134
George W . Parsons
73
Justice, S. A. Holcomb
121
Isaac Martindale. 115
J W. Martin
96
Wm. Heffner
55
Jas. Glenn . ]
Constable, M T. Terrell 114
Frank Trapp ... 125
Willis C. Reed
57
33
90
79
44
123
For Fair Ground Improvement
9
3
12
92
74 166
IRVING TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, J. W. Bowron 77
C. B. Vail
41
Clerk, R. H. Brewster
95
J. A. Hewitt.
2
C. B. Vail.
1
105
Constable, Oscar Sloan
85
Philip Gribline.
77
Jesse Summers
8
J. A. Holmes
1
G. W Dunn .
1
P Landretts
1
For Fair Ground Improvement
26
Against Fair Ground Improvement 78
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, H. T. Bushley 3
Carey Finley .
96
Clerk, Nat Kimberlin
97
H T. Bushley
Wesley Bushley 3
Treasurer, Jno Bunck
10
Wesley Bushley
N
Justice, Theodore Schecker
95
H. T. Bushley
93
Constable, J H. Coe
94
Frank Yewell
97
A Poul ...
5
For Fair Ground Improvement ..
Against Fair Ground Improvement 108
HIAWATHA TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, B. F. Partch ... .152
34
42
Clerk, S. Thompson Fred Isely .
20
21
63 118
Justice, H. F. Mellenbruch A J. Trees
21
18
39
Jas. Hayward
27
46
73
A. J. Bruce
34
41
75
Constable, F. P. Scantlin
18
21
39
Fred Frink ...
30.
41
71
Herman Hayward.
28 42
70
H. Peters ...
26 20
46
H F. Mellenbruch
1
1
For Fair Ground Improvement
17
00
Against Fair Ground Improvem't 27
55
82
POWHATTAN TOWNSHIP.
Powhat-
tan .....
Kicka-
poo. ..
Total. .. .
Trustee, W. Frazey ... A. E. Turner.
60
38
93
40
48
Clerk, Jno. A. Davidson
36
49
85
P. W. Hoskinson.
64
32
96
Treasurer. G. L. Becker Geo. Hinkle
58
33
91
38
45
83
Justice. C. B. Johnson W. D. Rife
43 12
Tim James
81
28
Chas. A. Wetzler
3
2
E A. Doolittie
18
68
Constable, Jno. Hannah.
21
32
53
David Hotson
38 49
87
George Middleton 64 Wm. Danker.
John Nellans .. 81
For Fair Ground Improvement.
8
Against Fair Ground Improvement.
194
Against Fair Ground Improvem't
25
19
44
Treasurer, A. Kessler
55
49|
66
115
55
109 5
50
25
381
Against Fair Ground Improvement
Treasurer, L. C Dunn R. H. Brewster .. 1
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ANNALS OF BROWN COUNTY.
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MISSION TOWNSHIP.
Mission ..
Prairie
View ..
Total
Trustee. Jas. Dyche.
85
50
135
G. W. Parker ....
40
47
87
Clerk, S. E. Erwin
80
83
163
S. Kipp.
45
12
57
Constable, Jno Tipton 117
Treasurer, M J. Perrine.
126
92
222
Justice, I. N. Seaman Hugh Brownlee.
121
96
220
Constable, Jno. Kinder Frank Willis
125
98
223
For Fair Ground Improvement.
31
51
82
Against Fair Ground Improvem't!
86
36 122
Against Fair Ground Improvement. 105
FEBRUARY 16. School district No. 72, Reserve, was organized by Supt. A. Caro thers. The first officers were J. W. Burchfield, director; W. H. Conklin Clerk; Geo. H. Wise, treasurer.
FEBRUARY -. Mt Horeb Encampment No. 33, I. O. O. F., is organized with the following membership. H. J. Aten, C. P .; H. M. Waller, H. P .; J. E. Moon, S. W .; James Falloon, J. W .; J. D. Blair, J. K. Klinefelter, H. F. Macy, A. A. Holmes. W . S. Hall, J. W. Belts, J. E Morris.
FEBRUARY 19, County Sunday school convention at Hiawatha. Officers are elected as follows: R. C. Chase, president; E. Bierer, jr., secretary; C. D. Lawrence, treasurer; S E. Erwin of Mission, A. J. Evans of Powhattan, P. W. Hull of Hiawatha, D. C. Nutting of Padonia, Dr. Patton of Hamlin, Mr. Dougherty .of Morrill, S. Thompson of Walnut, Dr. Bowron of Irving, J. O. Gilbert of Robinson, Mr. Pierce of Washington township, committee.
FEBRUARY 23 School district No. 73, Willis, was organized by Supt. A. Carothers. The first officers were Amos Campbell, director; Jno. Lorimer, clerk; C. M Parker, treasurer.
MARCH 3. School district No. 71, Lone Star, was organized by Supt. A. Carothers. The first officers were P. Wiers, director; R. S. Foster, clerk; Adam Smith, treasurer.
MARCH 13. The Mt. Pleasant M. E. church incorporated by S. P. Belden, T. J. McCormick, J. J. Brown, John Zimmerman and J. H. Carr.
MARCH 15 .- The Brown County Exposition Association is organized with the following directors. J, P. Davis, J. M. Boomer, John Walters, William Shirley, Sr., Samuel Detwiler, James G. Robertson, Col. W. F. White. The board organized by the election of J. P. Davis, president; J. M. Boomer, vice president; C. H Lawrence, secretary ; John E. Moon, treasurer.
MARCH 27, Republican county convention. Samuel Speer is elected chairman and J. L. Lemaster, secretary, and A, Carothers, assistant secretary. E. N. Morrill, T. J. Elliott, George M Stites, J. W. McCreary and John S. Tyler were appointed a committee on credentials and reported the following delegates entitled to seats in the convention. Hiawatha, B. A, Sprague, Samuel Speer, G. M. Blair, E N. Morrill, C. W. Johnson, J. H. Fraser, W. J. Richardson, A. A. Holmes, R, C. Chase, Simeon Wilkinson, A. Carothers, and John Schilling. Irving-G. A. Hunter, Copeland. Padonia-Thos. Brigham, I. P. Winslow, James Winslow. Morrill-T. J. Elliott, A. Cottrell, J. T. Brady. Hamlin-T. C. Mathews, E. Berkley, D. M. Simmons, J. Reasoner. Tyler-J. S. Tyler. Walnut-C. Evans, J. N. Anderson. Robin-on-G M. Stites, L. H. Smyth, J. L. Leamaster. Mission Center-H. F. Yaw, H. F. Douthart.
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP.
Trustee, Milton Moore. 130
Clerk, F. M. Unkefer 120
Peter Gillian 6
Treasurer, Robt. Gaston 126
Bradford .. 2
Justice, A. G. Gardner .128
Jno. H. Beamgard 127
E. S Smith 58
Perry Styles 31
125
99
224
Jno. Syster 33
124
85
209
R Patton. 5
John Finley
1
For Fair Ground Improvement .. 9
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Prairie View-J. J. Erwin, I. N. Seaman, George Cushnie. Powhattan-E. A. Doolittle, Timothy James. Kickapoo-John McCreary.
The following delegates to the State convention to elect delegates to the national convention were duly elected. E. N. Morrill, L H. Smyth, W. J. Richardson, John T. Brady, John Schilling, I. N. Seaman. Alternates, E. Bierer, Jr., N. F. Leslie, A. R. May, J. Reasoner, Dr. Graves, I. N Smith.
C. W. Johnson offered the following resolutions which were adopted:
Resolved, That we, the Republicans of Brown county, Kansas, express our decided prefer- ence for James G. Blaine as our standard bearer in the coming political campaign.
Resolved, That in expressing our preference we are not to be understood as indicating any hostility to any of the other distinguished gentlemen whose names are mentioned in connection with the office of chief magistrate and that we would cheerfully support the nominee of the Chicago convention confident that that body will give us a candidate worthy of our support though he may not be the person we would first choose
Resolved, That in the opinion of the Republicans of Brown county in convention assembled Brown county is entitled to representation on the electorial ticket of the state and that we pre- sent the name of John Schilling as a candidate before the state convention as one of the elec- tors in the coming presidential election and we instruct our delegation to use their best endeav- ors to secure his nomination .
MARCH 31. Republican State convention E. N. Morrill is chairman of the committee on credentials. The following resolution offered by E. N. Mor- rill was adopted:
Resolved, That the following named gentlemen be the nominees for presidential electors of the Republican party of the State of Kansas, to-wit: John Schilling, W, A. Peffer, Jas D. Snoddy, R. W. P. Muse. Henderson Ritchie.
MARCH 31. The quarterly report of the State Board of Agriculture shows that Brown connty has the largest valuation per capita of products on the farm averaging $212.16 for each inhabitant. The aggregate value of her farm products is $2,289, 139. She ranks second in numbers of acres of corn.
APRIL 5. Hiawatha City election results for mayor, C. D. Lawrence, 79; A. R. May, 67. Councilmen, Thos Mclaughlin, 146; Henry Graves, 87; John E. Moon, 146; S. M. Pratt, 139; J. D. Blair, 146; C. H. Lawrence, 60. Police Judge, L. S. Herbert, 146.
APRIL 8. Hiawatha has a fanning mill factory. W. A. Tea is the pro- prietor.
APRIL 9. The following officers for Hiawatha City are chosen. City Clerk C. W. Wellcome; City Treasurer, John E. Moon; Jacob Covode. City Marshal, Henry Huff, Assistant Marshal; Jacob Covode, Street Commissioner; Eli Al- lendorf, Jacob Covode and J. W. Sherrett, fire wardens, Eli Allendorf, en- gineer; Jno. E. Moon, president of the council.
APRIL 13. E. Harrington, Johnson Beaty, G. Y. Johnson, I. N. Smith, and Harvey Seburn are elected directors of the Brown County A. H & M. As- sociation. C. H. Lawrence is elected auditor. It was decided to turn over all property to the newly organized Brown County Exposition as soon as the said association should obtain title to fair ground and give proper pledges to make $2,000 worth of improvements thereon This board organized by the election of Harvey Seburn, president; G. Y. Johnson, vice president; I. N. Smith, sec- retary; E. Harrington, treasurer.
APRIL 15. Northern Congregational Association of Kansas meets at Hia- watha.
MAY 1. School District No 74, Pleasant Valley, was organized by Supt.
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A. Carothers. The first officers were Robt. Rhea, director, Chas. Culverhouse, clerk, Henry Monroe, treasurer.
MAY 15. Democratic county convention. Col. E. Bierer is chairman and Geo. P. Christie, secretary. Delegates to the State convention are elected as follows: Seventieth district-Eli Davis, W. S Hall and Geo P. Christie, with J. F. Roehm, J. Beatty and H. B. Wey asalternates. Seventy-first district- E Harrington, H. A. Parsons, A. J. Trees, with H. B. Walters, F. P, Scantlin and T. Schecker as alternates.
MAY 17. Brown County Exposition Association chartered with $10,000 capital. The directors are Col. W. S. White, Samuel Detwiler, James G. Robertson, J. P. Davis, John Walters, J. M. Boomer and Wm. Shirley.
MAY 26. The following persons have been appointed as census takers for Brown county: Hiawatha, W. H. Johnson; Padonia, I. P. Winslow; Irving, J. A. Hewitt; Robinson, L. Smythe; Walnut, A. J. Anderson: Mission, Jas. Dyche; Washington, J. H. Williams; Powhattan, J. W. Penn; Hamlin, Mil- ton Moore; Morrill, J. A. Fulton.
JUNE 1. The U. S. census gives Brown county a population of 12,830.
, JUNE 9. Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, A. F. & A. M. incorporated.
JUNE 14. Hiawatha Republicans ratify the nomination of Garfield and Arthur. Prof. R. S. Iles was chairman and W. T. Stewart secretary of the meeting. Speeches were made by E N. Morrill, W. D. Webb, C. W. Johnson, H. J. Aten and John Schilling. E. N. Morrill, J. Schilling, H. J. Aten, A. R. May and C. W. Johnson were appointed a committee to draft by-laws for a Garfield and Arthur club.
JUNE 28. A Garfield and Arthur club is organized at Hiawatha. James Falloon is president, A G. Speer, J. D. Blair, A. A. Holmes, Daniel Hazen, J. P. Davis are vice presidents, W. T. Stewart is recording secretary, M. E. Foote is corresponding secretary, J. E. Moon is treasurer.
JUNE 29. School district No. 75 Lichty was organized by Supt. A. Car- others. The first officers were C. A. Taylor director, A. J. Kregar clerk, C. C. Babst treasurer.
JULY 10. A Hancock and English club is organized at Hiawatha with the following officers: President, E. Bierer; vice president for Hiawatha, W. S. Hall; Padonia, J. F. Cornelison; Irving, John Braly; Hamlin, L. E. Harding: Morrill, Jas. Cottrell; Walnut, Fred Isely; Powhattan. George Hinkle; Mission, H. B. Walters; Washington, T. Schecker: Robinson, D. P. Williams; recording secretary, Albert Lawrence; corresponding secretary, H. B. Wey, executive committee, H. C. Baker, C. W. Smith, T. J. Gibson, Geo. P. Christie, P. C. McGillvray; finance committee, J. F. Roehm, Johnson Beatty, D. C. Nutting, Eli Davis, E. N. Turner.
-Republican county convention elects the following delegates to the State convention E. N. Morrill, R. C. Chase, J. D. Blair, J. M. Boomer, G. M. Stites. To congressional convention: J. Schilling, H. J. Aten, C. W. Johnson. J. P. Davis, Lucian Smythe, M. C. Willis. Judicial convention: N. F. Leslie, J. Schilling, W. J. Richardson, H. J. Aten, H. F. Doutliart.
JULY 14. Republican Congressional convention at Beloit. C. W. Johnson explains the candidacy of E. N. Morrill and withdraws his name, and seconded the nomination of Anderson. One delegate from Brown county votes for W. W. Guthrie. H. J. Aten is elected a member of the central committee.
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JULY 15. N. F. Leslie resigns as a county commissioner and Chas. Knabb is chosen to fill the vacancy.
JULY 22. Republican judicial convention in Hiawatha. B. F. Hudson was chosen temporary chairman and J. T. Kirwin and R. C. Bassett temporary secretaries. F. B. Mills, X. K. Stout, W. H. Stewart and Wm. Histed were appointed a committee on credentials and reported the following delegates en- titled to seats in the convention. Atchison county, E. K. Blair, F. D. Mills, W. R. Smith, B. F. Hudson, George Storch, A. J. Katline, W. II. Stewart, H. L. Whitaker; Brown county, J. Schilling, H. J. Aten, N. F. Leslie, H. F. Dou- thart, W. J. Richardson; Doniphan county, J. P. Johnson, J. T. Kirwin, X. K. Stout, N. B. Wood, W. H. Deckard, C. Poirier; Nemaha county, R. C. Bassett, William Histed, D. R. McGill, C. W. Hunt
William Histed, W. J. Richardson, N. B. Wood, J. T. Kirwin and George Storch were appointed a committee on permanent organization and reported HI. J. Aten for permanent chairman and that the temporary secretaries be made permanent.
W. R. Smith, William Deckard, John Schilling and R. D. McGill were ap- pointed a committee on rules and order of business and reported that when the convention proceeded to ballot for the nomination of judge the voting be by ballot.
W. R. Smith and W. J. Richardson were appointed tellers On the 27th ballot Judge David Martin received the nomination. The following is the vote in detail:
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A committee consisting of W. R. Smith, N. F. Leslie, William Histed and J. P. Johnson was appointed to inform Judge Martin of his nomination and bring him before the convention. Judge Martin appeared before the conven- tion and made a twenty minutes speech. The following judicial committee was appointed: J. P. Johnson of Doniphan county, chairman; W. J. Richard- son of Brown county, secretary; F D. Mills of Atchison; R. C. Bassett of Ne- maha county; C. W. Johnson of Brown county at large.
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