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Leonard (now Big Rapids) and Green Townships were organized in 1858; Hinton in 1860; Deerfield and Mecosta in 1861; Wheatland in 1862; Grant, Etna and Millbrook in 1865; Fork and Sheridan in
1867 ; Chippewa in 1868; Austin and Colfax in 1869; Martiny in 1875, and Morton in 1877.
When Big Rapids was incorporated, it was entitled to three representatives on the Board of Supervisors. Since then, by provision of the Legislature, it has been allowed one for each of the five wards. The Board of Supervisors, at first consisting of two, now comprises twenty-one members, as follows:
Ætna-John Pierdon.
Austin-John Potter.
Big Rapids-E. C. Moore. First Ward-O. D. Glidden.
Second Ward-Thos. Skelton.
Third Ward-Thos. J. Sharpe.
Fourth Ward-J. T. Escott. Fifth Ward-C. F. Mynning.
Chippewa-Henry Hammond.
Colfax-E. A. Straub.
Deerfield-M. T. Nethaway.
Fork-Wm. Creevey.
Grant-L. F. Corey.
Green-W. D. Hopkinson.
Hinton-Andrew Breakey.
Martiny-John Porden.
Mecosta-WV. S. Tucker.
Morton-1. W. Ferris.
Millbrook-1). C. Fuller.
Sheridan- John A. Markle.
Wheatland-Isaac Wambold.
Mecosta County has been a separate judicial dis- trict since 1873; and in 1881 it and Newaygo County were organized into the 27th Judicial Circuit. At the same session of the Legislature it was made a part of the 27th Senatorial District, with Manistee, Osceola and Wexford Counties, and a part of the 9th Congressional District with twelve other counties.
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MECOSTA COUNTY.
OLD SETTLERS
OR historical purposes, no for- mal organization of the old settlers of Mecosta County has yet been undertaken, though such an association will doubtless be formed in due time. On several occasions many of the pioneers have been brought informally together, but the largest gathering of the kind occurred at the Opera House in Big Rapids, in the evening of Thursday, Jan 23, 1879. Nearly all the early set- tlers of Big Rapids were in at- tendance, and the surrounding townships were well represented, with a few from Newaygo, Osceola and Montcalm Counties. They all "set out " to have a good, old-fashioned jolly time, and they had it. Everybody seemed young again, and Opera Hall never contained a happier crowd. Those who de- sired to indulge in the " poetry of motion " -- and there were few who did not, in Money Musk, Opera Reel, Virginia Reel, McDonald's Reel, and other old-fash- ioned contra dances-had the floor, while others oc- cupied seats about the room, and engaged in social chat upon the scenes and incidents of days long gone by. The supper at the Mason House was not one of the modern "high-toned " affairs, with more style than victuals, but a real, genuine, old-fashioned, substantial meal. The bill of fare embraced oysters
in every style, baked pork and beans, meats of every description, mince, pumpkin and apple pie, with an abundance of et ceteras. The committee of arrange- ments had bargained for a genuine old-fashioned supper, and right faithfully did Mr. White, the hotel proprietor, carry out his part of the agreement. Many pronounced it the best meal they ever ate at a hotel. Only one thing occurred to mar the pleasure of the occasion, and that was a failure of the lights before tne assemblage was ready to disperse.
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OLD SETTLERS OF THE MUSKEGON VALLEY.
N association has been formed called the "Old Settlers of the Muskegon Valley, " which has held several annual re-unions. June 18, 1879, it held a meeting at Big Rapids, about two hundred people attending. The as- sociation was called to order at noon by the President, Mr. T. I). Stimson, and Judge Brown de- livered a welcoming address. About 60 new names were added to the register. At two o'clock an old- style dinner was served at the Mason House, to which all did ample justice. One table was set with dishes belonging to Mrs. White that were the property of Mrs. White's great-great-grandmother.
578
MECOSTA COUNTY.
A mustard spoon and cup were two hundred years old. After dinner the meeting was addressed by Dr. Tatman, W. S. Utley, J. V. Crandell and Hannibal Hyde. A general good time was had, and the old friends and neighbors of years ago had a real old- fashioned visit.
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SECOND OLD SETTLERS' PARTY.
N the evening of Feb. 10, 1880, another old settlers' party was held in Big Rapids, at Barrows' Hall. No speeches were delivered and merely an informal party was intended. Superfluous style and affectation where entirely ignored, and all hands went in for a good time, such as was common 15 and 20 years ago. There were 41 dance tickets and 97 supper tickets sold, the latter indicating the number present, besides the musicians. Those were invited to be present who had been residents ten years or more. These old settlers' parties were so successful that it was de- termined to keep them up as an annual institution,
and it was agreed that all residents of more than ten years should be welcomed.
The third annual party came off Friday evening, Feb. 11, 1881, and was very successful. Tickets were sold to the number of 79, indicating an attend- ance of over 150. Dancing was commenced at half past seven o'clock, and was kept up with no inter- mission, except for supper, till three o'clock in the morning. Many did not participate .in the dancing festivities, but they put in good time in social chat and talking over old times. Taken all in all, it sur- passed all former gatherings of the old settlers of this region. The gross receipts were $162.50; ex- penses $124.10; surplus, $38.40, which was placed in the treasury of the Old Settlers' Association of the Muskegon Valley.
The fourth annual party was held at Armory Hall, on the evening of Friday, Feb. 17, 1882. Eighty-five numbers were sold, and over two hundred people participated in the dance. It had been announced that dancing would "begin at candle-light, and con- tinue till breakfast time," and this program was very nearly executed. Supper was furnished at the Bracket House.
No party was held in 1883.
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MECOSTA COUNTY.
579
LEGAL.
-
UDICIAL tribunals and le- gal advocates will always be found in every civilized com- munity. Mecosta County is no exception to this rule, al- though its citizens are not much given to litigation, and its criminal cases are remarkably rare.
The first term of court held in the county was in April, 1860, pre- sided over by Judge F. J. Littlejohn, of Allegan. Mecosta was then in the ninth judicial circuit, which in- cluded all of Northern Michigan. The first case called was that of William H. Leeds, versus John Powers. The first case decided was Theodore Newell versus Philetus P. Jones, a case of assumpsit, and was ended by default. There was no formal trial at this term, but several cases of importance were tried at the second term, held in September, 1860. The first criminal case tried at this term was the People versus Walter Kilpatrick, on a charge of rape. Kilpatrick was acquitted.
In regard to the Bar, we should bear in mind that the prosperity and well-being of every community de- pends upon the wise interpretation of its laws, as well as upon their judicious framing. Upon a few prin- ciples of natural justice is erected the whole super-
structure of civil law, tending to relieve the wants and meet the desires of all alike. But when so many interests and counter-interests are to be protected and adjusted, to the judiciary is presented many interesting and complex problems. Change is every- where imminent; the laws of yesterday do not com- pass the wants and necessities of the people of to-day. The old relations do not exist, and new and satisfactory ones must be established; hence the true lawyer is a man of the day, and his capital is his ability and individuality. He cannot bequeath to his successors the characteristics that distinguish him, and at his going the very evidences of his work disappear.
In compiling a sketch of the Bar of a county, one is surprised at the paucity of material. The pecu- liarities and the 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 altogether wanting. The court records give us the main facts, but the auxiliary facts and interesting circumstances of each case are pre- served in the memory of but few, and even there they are generally half forgotten.
'The first lawyer in Big Rapids was a " transient." He came in the fall of 1859, and left early in the win- ter. He found but little to do, and did that little so unpopularly that he eked out a very meager living,- in fact he was "starved out," and left on the approach of cold weather, wearing his summer clothes. It is related that when some one asked him why he did
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not go to work, he replied with an oath that he had a profession, and "if that doesn't support me I'll starve before I'll work!" It is to be hoped that he found some more congenial abiding place than Big Rapids. The next member of the legal profession to arrive in the village was H. W. Wiltse, who came in the spring of 1860, and was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the county the same fall. He practiced law until his death, in the fall of 1862. Ceylon C. Fuller, whose services for over 20 years are well known to the citizens of this region, and who at present fills the position of Circuit Judge, came to Big Rapids May 1, 1860. The fourth attorney to practice in the county was John G. Murdock, who remained a num-
ber of years, and then went to Texas. J. O. Coburn was another early lawyer of prominence. He enlist- ed in the Union army in 1862, and died in Libby Prison.
The present Bar of Mecosta County contains the following practitioners: M. Brown, John H. Palmer, Lewis C. Palmer (Palmer & Palmer), John B. Upton, Elijah F. Dewey, Frank Dumon, Calvin W. Notting- ham, D. F. Glidden, Edwin J. Marsh (Glidden & Marsh), Douglas Roben, A. W. Bennett (Roben & Bennett), O E. Mann, F. A. Mann, C. L. Northrup, G. R. Malone, Andrew Hanson, and S. V. R. Hayes, all of Big Rapids; Dewitt C. Moshier and John V. Haist, of Morley ; and David C. Fuller, of Millbrook.
POLITICAL.
A LTHOUGH Mecosta has uni- formly been Republican since its organization, on National and State issues, yet in local elections there has been a tendency to cast away party discipline and support the best candidate. Before the war, the settlers were too few in number, and their attention too much taken with more pressing mat- ters, to allow much political dis- cussion. During the war all citizens united on the simple platform, the unconditional support of the Union. In this great question was merged all minor ones. Since the Rebellion, the strength of parties has some- what varied, as is seen in the following summary of elections, beginning with the first election after the organization of the county, in the year 1859.
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1860.
President.
Abraham Lincoln ..
109
Stephen A. Douglas
55
Governor.
Austin Blair.
109
John S. Barry
56
53
Lieutenant-Governor.
James Birney .
53
William M. Fenton
56
Secretary of State.
James B. Porter.
109
53
William Francis
56
State Treasurer.
John Owen ..
Elon Farnsworth.
56
53
Auditor-General.
Langford G. Berry
100
53
Henry Pennoyer
56
54
' .
581
Attorney-General.
Charles Upson .
100
53
Chauncey Joslyn .
56
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
John M. Gregory
109
53
Francis W. Sherman
56
Commissioner of State Land Office.
Samuel S. Lacy
109
Samuel L. Smith
56
Member of Board of Education.
Edwin Willets
109
John V. Lyon
56
Representative in Congress.
Rowland E. Trowbridge
95
Edward H. Thompson.
49
Francis W. Kellogg.
13
Thomas B. Church .
7
Amendments to Constitution.
For Amendm't to Banking Corporation . 82 Against
.
73
For Amendment to Sec. 2, Art. 18.
104
Against
"
5
For Amendment as to Leg. Sessions
89
State Senator.
Osmond Tower.
98
Frederick Hall
65
Nelson Green .
1
Representative in Legislature.
Martin P'. Follett
100
64
Irving E. Arnold .
45
William S. Howell
1
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER
4, 1862.
Governor.
Austin Blair.
.103
Byron G. Stout
31
Lieutenant-Governor.
Charles S. May
118
Henry R. Riley
14
Secretary of State.
James B. Porter.
121
William R. Montgomery
13
State Treasurer.
John Owen
121
Charles C. Trowbridge .
14
Attorney-General.
Albert Williams
120
John S. Holmes
1.4
Auditor-General.
Emil Anneke.
121
107
Rodney Payne.
1.4
Commissioner of State Land Office.
Samuel S. Lacy.
121
107
Charles F. Heynman
14
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
John M. Gregory
121
107
Thomas H. Sinex
1.4
Member of Board of Education.
Edward Dorsch
.121
107
Daniel Brown.
1.4
Representative in Congress.
Francis W. Kellogg.
. 100
66
Thomas B. Church
34
State Senator.
Charles Mears.
120 noopp.
Representative in Legislature.
William T. Howell
.Il1 no opp.
Sheriff.
Daniel F. Woolley
86
33
Samuel W. Rose.
53
County Clerk.
Orrin Stephens.
. 149 no opp.
County Treasurer.
Sumner Stickney
82
John Dalziel.
57
Charles Shafer
I
Register of Deeds.
Luther Cobb.
82
William Fuller
48
Scattering .
7
Judge of Probate.
Daniel Stearns ..
85
10
Hamilton M. Herrick
45
Jesse A. Barker.
1.4
Prosecuting Attorney.
Ceylon C. Fuller
1 37
136
C. P. Ives.
I
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Ceylon C. Fuller
So
18
John H. Murdock.
62
County Surveyor.
Augustine N. Williams
-
9
99
33
25
34
72
1044
108
107
106
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MECOSTA COUNTY.
53
53
46
582
MECOSTA COUNTY.
Coroners.
Daniel Stearns . . 145 no opp. John W. Rose. . 142 no opp.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1863.
Circuit Judge.
Flavius J. Littlejohn .
106
William J. Cornwell 87
Associate Justice Supreme Court.
James V. Campbell
105
David Johnson.
92
Regents of the State University.
Henry C. Knight.
· 105
Thomas D. Gilbert
.105
12
Edward C. Walker
. 105
J. Eastman Johnson
. 105
George Willard.
105
James A. Sweezey
105
Alvah Sweetzer. .
. 105
Thomas J. Joslin
105
Oliver C. Comstock
93
William A. Moore
93
Zina Pitcher.
93
Nathaniel Balch.
93
Charles A. Richmond
93
Adam A. Roof
93
Elijah F. Burt.
93
Joseph Coulter
93
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 1864.
President.
Abraham Lincoln.
143
46
George B. McClellan
97
Governor.
Henry H. Crapo
146
49
Lieutenant-Governor.
Ebenezer O. Grosvenor.
146
Martin S. Brackett. .
97
Secretary of State.
James B. Porter.
146
George B. Turner
97
State Treasurer.
John Owen.
146
George C. Monroe
97
Member of Board of Education.
Witter J. Baxter.
.146
Oliver C. Comstock.
97
Representative in Congress.
Thomas W. Ferry
147
50
Frederick Hall .
96
Associate Justice Supreme Court.
1
Thomas M. Cooley
146
49
Alpheus Felch
97
Representative in Legislature.
William S. Utley.
I30
20
Daniel F. Woolley
IIO
State Senator.
James B. Walker.
145
48
William J. Mead
.97
Alfred S. Mason
161
66
Charles B. Humphrey ..
95
Judge of Probate.
Ceylon C. Fuller.
164
66
Samuel G. Hutchins.
98
County Clerk.
John Dalziel
162
60
Orrin Stevens
102
Register of Deeds.
Samuel Chipman
166
Floyd Misner
98
County Treasurer.
Sumner Stickney
168
Charles Shafer.
95
Prosecuting Attorney.
Elias O. Rose.
163
John G. Murdock.
100
Surveyor.
Augustine W. Williams
. 168
72
Justus W. Tenny
96
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Ceylon C. Fuller
164
65
John G. Murdock.
99
Coroners.
Rufus T. Morris
163
65
B. Elial Hutchinson
167
69
Alfred Clark. .
98
William Brockway
98
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1865.
Associate Justice Supreme Court.
Isaac P. Christiancy
83 no opp.
68
73
63
William M. Fenton
97
49
49
49
49
I9
13
12
12
12
12
I 2
1 2
12
Sheriff.
MECOSTA COUNTY.
583
Regents of the State University.
Edward C. Walker 83 no opp. George Willard. 83 no opp.
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1866.
Governor.
Henry H. Crapo.
.274
165
Alpheus S. Williams.
.109
Lieutenant Governor.
Dwight May
. 274
165
Secretary of State.
Oliver L. Spaulding.
. 275
Bradley M. Thompson.
108
State Treasurer.
Ebenezer O. Grosvenor
. 275
Luther H. Trask
108
Auditor General.
William Humphrey
274
George Spaulding.
108
George Gray .
1
Commissioner of State Land Office.
Benjamin D. Pritchard.
. 275
Louis Dillman
108
Attorney General.
William L. Stoughton ..
275
167
George Gray .
.108
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Oramel Hosford .
. 275
Samuel Clements.
108
Member of Board of Education.
Edwin Willets.
. 275
John Bischmore
108
Representative in Congress.
Thomas W. Ferry.
.276
169
State Senator.
John H. Standish .. 278 no opp. Representative in Legislature.
Charles W. Dean
277 no opp.
Revision of Constitution.
For ..
239
204
Sheriff.
Joseph T. Escott ....
264
William P'. Montonye.
117
147
County Clerk.
John Dalziel .
268
156
Daniel F. Woolley.
112
James M. Colby .
1
County Treasurer.
Andrew Green
242
151
Daniel Stearns.
Sumner Stickney.
46
Prosecuting Attorney.
-
Elias O. Rose.
. 245
109
John G. Murdock
136
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Ceylon C. Fuller.
257
131
John G. Murdock.
126
Register of Deeds.
James M. Colby.
238
139
Daniel F. Woolley
99
Thomas Lazell.
42
County Surveyor.
Benjamin F. Gooch.
272
163
George Brady .
109
Isaiah J. Whitfield.
269
Thomas Shaw.
272
Charles B. Humphrey
110
Thomas Cahill.
108
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1867.
Justice of the Supreme Court.
Benjamin F. Graves.
232
163
Sanford M. Green
69
Regents of the State University.
Thomas D. Gilbert.
232
Hiram W. Burt
232
Ebenezer Wells.
69
William M. Ferry.
69
Circuit Judge.
Moses B. Hopkins
230
160
Robert W. Duncan.
70
Delegate to Constitutional Convention.
William S. Utley.
195
Scattering .
10
County Superintendent of Schools.
Zephaniah W. Shepherd
190
175
John G. Murdock.
15
Scattering.
16
159
164
163
163
185
Against
35
167
167
John B. Hutchins.
. 107
167
2
John G. Parkhurst
. 109
167
167
166
Coroners.
584
MECOSTA COUNTY.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1868.
New Constitution.
Against adoption 474
141
For adoption ..
. 333
For annual sessions of Legislature.
.519
Against annual sessions of Legislature . . 125
394
For Prohibition .
.396
Against Prohibition
362
.34
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 1868.
President.
Ulysses S. Grant.
.775
423
Horatio Seymour.
352
Governor.
Henry P. Baldwin
765
404
Lieutenant Governor.
Morgan Bates. .
.770
Salathiel C. Coffinbury ..
. 359
Secretary of State.
Oliver L. Spaulding
.771
412
Richard Baylis.
. 35 9
Treasurer.
Ebenezer O. Grosvenor
771
412
John F. Miller.
359
Auditor General.
William Humphrey
.771
Louis Dillman.
. 359
Commissioner of State Land Office.
Benjamin D. Prichard .
.771
Henry Grinnell.
. 359
Attorney-General.
Dwight May.
.771
Augustus C. Baldwin.
.359
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Oramel Hosford
.771
412
Member of Board of Education.
Daniel E. Brown
.771
Isaac W. Bush.
359
Representative in Congress.
Thomas W. Ferry.
.775
419
Senator.
John H. Standish ..
. 772 no opp.
Representative in Legislature.
C. C. Fuller.
946
829
Augustus l'addock .
Ir7
Sheriff.
Joseph T. Escott.
760
Lewis H. Green
36g
James Donley.
1
County Clerk.
John Dalziel
746
368
Orrin Stevens
378
Judge of Probate.
George W. Crawford.
.722
343
James Kennedy.
.370
County Treasurer.
Stephen Bronson
657
185
George F. Stearns.
. 472
Register of Deeds.
James M. Colby.
.742
366
Erastus E. Thompson.
376
Prosecuting Attorney.
Frank Dumon . .
663
296
John G. Murdock.
365
Elias O. Rose.
88
C. C. Fuller. .
I
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Frank Dumon
723
353
John G. Murdock
370
Elias O. Rose
4
County Surveyor.
Theodore W. Robbins
1108
1098
Edwin F. French
5
Marquis Morgan
IO
Coroners.
Isaiah J. Whitfield
761
385
F. B. Wood
1055 (no opp.)
376
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1869.
Regents State University.
Joseph Estabrook
703
5,36
Jonas H. McGowan
704
538
John M. B. Sill
167
John F. Mills
166
Circuit Judge.
Moses B. Hopkins
639
Robert W. Duncan
208
431
Superintendent County Schools.
Michael Brown
236
424
George W. Warren
188
391
Sidney P. Phelps
Duane Doty.
. 359
412
412
Lyman G. Mason.
.356
412
412
John More ..
361
411
George F. Stearns.
1
F
ELECTION OF APRIL, 4, 1870. Circuit Judge.
Augustine 11. Giddings 917 913 Levi W. King -4
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 1870.
Governor.
Henry l'. Baldwin 538 297
Charles C. Comstock 241
Representative in Congress.
Thomas W. Ferry Myron Ryder 219
562
343
State Senator.
Seth C. Moffatt
549 (no opp.)
Representative in Legislature.
Edgar 1 .. Gray
533
517
Seth C. Moffatt
16
Sheriff.
Daniel F. Woolley
421
75
Edward S. Decker 346
County Clerk.
Charlie Gay Orrin Stevens
430
86
344
George Warren
I
Register of Deeds.
James M. Colby
55 1
338
William Brockway
213
Scattering 3
County Treasurer.
Charles Shafer
385
George W. Warren
372
Scattering
1
Proscouting Attorney.
Frank Dumon 430
98
John G. Murdock
332
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Elijah F. Dewey
694 (no opp.)
County Surveyor.
Edmund Tucker
406
102
Augustine N. Williams
304
Edward Tucker
Coroners.
W. Irving Latimer
550
222
Everett Douglass
545
215
230
228
ELECTION OF APRIL, 3, 1871. Representative in Congress.
Wilder D. Foster
So6
305
William M. Ferry
3-4 0
County Superintendent of Schools.
Henry C. Peck
832
721
John Boyer
111
Scattering
1
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ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1872.
President.
Ulysses S. Grant
1103
784 Horace Greeley 319
John J. Bagley
1102
7 45
Austin Blair
357
Henry Fish
4
William M. Ferry
2
Representative in Congress.
Jay A. Hubbell.
1106
748
Samuel P. Ely
358
State Senator.
Edgar L. Gray ..
803
George W. Innes
309
Representative in Legislature.
Elias (). Rose.
1082
1 008
George F. Stearns.
74
Sheriff.
Joseph T. Escott
1074
710
John W. Weaver.
364
William Garlick.
33
Judge of Probate.
Walter S. Howd.
874
310
Theron W. Barbour.
564
County Clerk.
Charlie Gay
1095
729
Orrin Stevens
366
County Treasurer.
W. Irving Latimer.
1000
528
Charles Shafer.
.
47 2
Register of Deeds.
James M. Colby
1133
821
William Warren.
312
Prosecuting Attorney. K
Benjamin F. Graves
1025
Byron F. Lockwood
389
Michael Brown
2.4
036
Sidney P. Phelps William Remus
MECOSTA COUNTY.
5$5
13
Governor.
586
MECOSTA COUNTY.
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Calvin W. Nottingham. · II17
1095
Donald McIntyre. 22.
County Surveyor.
Darwin G. Bell
. 112 1 (no opp)
Coroners.
Thomas Shaw
1129
793
754
Sidney P. Phelps
354
Thomas Cahill .
336
Representative in Legislature.
Elias O. Rose.
1846
George F. Stearns 141
Benj. H. Coolbaugh .
12
ELECTION OF APRIL 7, 1873.
County Superintendent of Schools.
Lewis G. Palmer
949(no opp)
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 1874.
Governor.
John J. Bagley 758
Henry Chamberlin 362
Charles K. Carpenter .
77
Representative in Congress.
Jay A. Hubbell .
832
Henry D. Noble.
228
Henry H. Noble
132
State Senator.
Edgar L. Gray.
S31
Edward W. Andrews
4
Representative in Legislature.
George F. Stearns.
553
Fitch Phelps .
539
Nathaniel L. Gerrish.
99
Sheriff.
Joseph T. Escott ..
820
Stephen W. Foster
374
County Clerk.
Charlie Gay
818
Orrin Stevens
367
County Treasurer.
W. Irving Latimer.
897
Joseph Il. Kilbourne.
296
Register of Deeds.
James M. Colby
866
5.36
William Huen .
330
Prosecuting Attorney.
Benjamin F. Graves.
754
337
Frank Dumon
417
Scattering
3
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Calvin W. Nottingham
67 1
170
Douglas Roben
501
Scattering .
7
County Surveyor.
Marshall Wheeler.
796
410
Theodore W. Robbins.
386
Scattering
-
Coroners.
John H. Foster
833
Thomas Shaw .
827
463
Matthew Roben.
364
Sidney P. Phelps.
361
ELECTION OF APRIL 5, 1875.
Circuit Judge.
Richard A. Montgomery .
. 1076
494
Augustine H. Giddings.
582
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1876.
President.
Rutherford B. Hayes
1342
416
Samuel J. Tilden .
926
Peter Cooper
101
Governor.
Charles M. Croswell
1341
396
William S. Webber
945
Levi Sparks.
85
Sheriff
Nathan H. Vincent
1251
211
Stephen W. Foster.
1040
Charles W. Whitfield.
53
Judge of Probate.
William Ladner .
1 337
John E. Gruber
92 1
Thomas Lazell
County Clerk.
Charlie Gay.
1325
35°
Daniel E. Stearns
975
Isaac W. Clifton.
46
416
45 1
14
446
601
396
604
827
Scattering.
3
Everett Douglas. 1109
1705
472
Ein .
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MECOSTA COUNTY.
587
Circuit Judge.
Michael Brown. 1887 (no opp.) Representative in Legislature.
Fitch Phelps.
1139
419
William E. Hill.
720
Chauncey B. Hannum.
360
Sheriff.
Nathan H. Vincent
1198
518
Allen E. Williams
349
Abel B. Knapp.
680
County Clerk.
Lewis Toan .
1102
George M. Gotshall.
68
William O. Lake.
452
Register of Deeds.
James M. Colby .
1224
491
Alexander H. Lane
733
Charles B. Lovejoy
260
County Treasurer.
Edgar Peirce
1192
Edmund M. Stickney.
714
Charles P. Bigelow
331
Prosecuting Attorney.
Lewis G. Palmer.
1067
Durelle F. Glidden
677
Wallace W. Carpenter.
487
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Calvin W. Nottingham
1165
396
Jacob C. Clark.
768
Wallace W. Carpenter.
279
County Surveyor.
William M. Jacques.
1204
Sumner Stickney .
700
Samuel S. Mitchell.
307
Coroners.
William Creevey .
11 94
Lewis Carman.
1190
Willard S. Whitney
732
Lucien W. Tomey
73
John E. Grouber
314
John Lane.
310
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1880.
President.
James A. Garfield
1621
769
Winfield S. Hancock.
852
James B. Weaver.
275
421
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Walter L. Roberts. 1315
Wallace W. Carpenter. 993
Michael A. Hartigan.
57
County Surveyor.
William Jacques .
1352
Samuel S. Mitchell.
943
Ambrose M. Bell
8.4
Coroners.
Thomas Shaw
.1355
419
Lyman Nethaway 1356
427
Albert E. Newman.
936
Jesse Varney. .
929
Augustus G. Fisk.
74
Robert Walker.
76
Representative in Congress.
Jay A. Hubbell.
1323
Joseph H. Kilbourne
. 1020
State Senator.
Marsden C. Burch.
1417
John S. Law.
948
Representative in Legislature.
Fitch Phelps. .. 1332
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