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Peter Baker,5 of Petersburg, was chosen commissioner from the first distict;" B. H. Johnson, of Des Moines, from the sec- ond ; and Simon Olson, of Belmont, from the third. Mr. Johnson became chair- man of the board and served during 1867 and 1868; Mr. Olson served a two year term; Mr. Baker resigned after serving less than one year and John Richardson, of Minneota, was appointed to fill the va- cancy. Mr. JJohnson's election as commis- sioner caused a vacancy in the office of clerk of court, and Joseph Price, who had been elected in 1865 but had failed to (qualify, was named for that office. H. S. Bailey was appointed "examiner of teach- ers and visitor of schools" for the year 1867, and thus became the first superin- tendent of schools for Jackson county, the office not being an elective one at that time.
As the majority of county officers were chosen in odd-numbered years during the early days, the election of November 5, 1867, was an important one, and many
5"I well remember the first time I ever saw that good man [Rev. Peter Baker]. Where, friends, do you think it was. Actually presid- ing at a political convention instead of a pray- er meeting. It was up at the old log hotel in Jackson. I remember him as he sat by the table-had on his blue army overcoat with brass buttons. I presume all the coat he had in the world. There were but four organized towns in the county-Petersburg, Minneota, Des Moines and Belmont. Major Bailey was mak- ing the motions. the elder putting the questions, and they were conducting the convention by very fair parliamentary principles or rules. The delegates occupied the chairs and benches, and the rest of us stood up or sat on the floor. I remember I sat flat upon the floor, close to the muddled-up fireplace, when, imagine how suddenly puffed up I hecame-actually nomi- nated for county attorney of Jackson county. Three weeks a resident of the county, and knew just about as much of law as Allen of the Re- public knows of theology; and Jackson county at that time needed a county attorney about as much as a Methodist minister needs a safe."- George C. Chamberlin in speech delivered Sep- tember 5, 1889.
"In after years Rev. Peter Baker told of this board (his memory failed him in regard to some of the facts):
"As I was the first settler in the town of Petersburg. I well remember when the county was organized. Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wood and myself were the first commissioners. As Mr. Baldwin was auditor. we met at his house to transact business. How wise and dignified we 'county dads' looked. I must confess that I knew nearly as much about law as a horse does about grammar."
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new county officers were chosen. Those elected were: George C. Chamberlin, an- ditor : Joseph Thomas, treasurer ; Joseph S. Eaton. register of deeds : William V. King, judge of probate; AA. Miner, sheriff ; Jam - E. Palmer, surveyor: W. S. Kim- ball, clerk of court.
There were a few changes in adminis- tration during the next two years. George C. Chamberlin resigned the office of au- ditor October 9, 1869, and M. A. Strong was appointed to complete the short un- expired term.7 Owing to the removal of Joseph S. Eaton from the county, the of- tive of register of deeds became vacant. and John W. Cowing was appointed Sop- tomber 22, 1865, to serve until the first of the next year. William V. King served by appointment as superintendent of schools during INGS, and Rev. E. Savage during 1869.
At the election on November 3. 1868. an entire change was made in the board of county commissioners. 0. 1. Russell was elected from the first district : Nathan- iel Frost, who served as chairman in 1869 and 18;O. from the second : and P. P. Hav- erberg from the third. W. t. Garratt. who had been the first register of deals. was chosen for that office at this election. the election being held in an even num- bered year on account of the removal of Joseph S. Eaton.
Many new men took office at the login- ning of the year 1820 as a result of the dlection of November 2. 1869. There were two tickets in the field at that election. and the result on some of the principal of- fires was close. Those elected were: M. . Strong, auditor : 3. W. Hunter. treas- mer; W. C. Garratt. register of deeds:
"There had been a contest between Mir. Chamberlin and William V. King for the office of county auditor, which was tried under the title, Chamberlin vs. King. The commissioners drelared the office varant March 5, 1568, and appointed Mr. King, but a little later Mr Cham- berlin was seated. On June 27. INGS. Mr. King's bill of $74 50 "for disbursements in contesting title to auditor's office" was allowed.
Anders Roe, sheriff : William V. King. judge of probate: James E. Palmer, sur- vegor : W. S. Kimball, clark of court : P. P. Haverberg, commissioner third di- triet. Of these officers, all served their terms of two years except Anders Roc. Hlv resigned September 5. 1520, and A. E. Wood was appointed sheriff September 16. to serve until the first of the year. Of the appointive offices. Dr. C. P. Morrill was chosen superintendent of school- January 1. ISTO. He served under the appoint- ment until May 11. 15;1. when he re- signed : then William V. King was ap- pointed and served nearly one year. J. W. Seager was named county attorney by the commissioners February 1. 1820, to serve the balance of the year. He resigned be- fore that time, however, and on Septem- ber 16. 1820. Emery Clark was appointed and served under the appointment until he took the office at the beginning of the year 1821 as a result of the election of 1820. There having been previously no court commissioner. G. K. Tiffany was appointed in May, 1820.
During the entire early political history of Jackson county there was only one po- litical organization maintained. and not until 1886 was there organized opposi- tion to it. Nearly all the first settlers were republicans, as were the first settlers of all the neighboring countries. At most of the carly day elections there were two tickets in the field. one nominated by the regular republican organization, the other put up by bolters, the candidates being either nominated in an independent con- vention or placed on the ticket by those interested. Many exciting contests for political honors occurred under this ar- rangement. The few democrats generally allied themselves with the independents and were occasionally rewarded with a county office.
In 1810 the democrats formed an or-
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ganization and named candidates for a few county offices, but the organization was not made permanent. This was ac- complished on July 16, 1820, when a few of the minority met at Jackson. Milton Mason was chairman of the meeting and J. J. Porter was secretary. The follow- ing county central committee was named : R. N. Woodward, of Wisconsin; George D. Stone, of Petersburg; R. D. Larned, of Middletown : 11. M. Doubleday, of Bel- mont; I. A. Moreaux, of Minneota: J. A. Myers and William Norman, of Des Moines.
At the 1870 election 393 votes were cast. The republicans were successful in carry- ing the county for congressional and leg- islative officers and elected their county ticket with one exception. The official vote :
Congressman-M. H. Dunnell (rep.). 329; Daniel Buck (dem.), 64;
Senator-G. W. Whallon (rep.). 208; (. W. Thompson (dem.), 165.
Representative - G. C. Chamberlin (rep.). 265: A. L. Patchin (dem.). 102.
Sheriff-B. W. Ashley (rep.), 123: Michael Miller (dem.), 26: E. Sevatson (ind.), 176.
Sheriff-Henry Knudson (rep.), 358: Clerk of Court-W. S. Kimballs (rep.). C. H. Sandon (ind.), 160. without opposition.
Court Commissioner -- H. S. Bailey (rep.), 214; Milton Mason (dem.). 98.
County AAttorney-E. Clark? (rep.). without opposition.
Coroner-A. E. Wood, without opposi- tion.
Commissioner First District-William ('. Bates10 (rep.), 50; George D. Stone (dem.). 21.
&Clerk of court is elected for four year term. Mr. Kimball resigned in 1874, and on October 7. of that year. Alexander Fiddes was appointed to complete the short unexpired term.
"County Attorney Clark was arrested at Jack- son February 17, 1871, and taken to Wisconsin to answer the charges of forgery and jail breaking. He was exonerated and returned to his duties early in March. He served until Oc- tober 4, 1871, when he resigned; his successor was clected the next month.
There was a large increase in the vote in 1871. there being 531 votes polled. The dominant party carried the state and leg- islative tickets by overwhelming majori- ties. In county polities there were ser- eral close contests, although the organ- ized party again elected all but one officer. Nearly all the independent candidates were republican- : their names were placed on the opposition ticket by their friends and they were not nominated in conven- tion. The result according to the official canvass :
Governor-Horace Austin (rep.), 411; Winthrop Young (dem.). 48.
Senator-William D. Rice (rep.), 430; C. C. Sylvester (dem.), 94; O. Nason, 2. Representative-G. C. Chamberlin (rep.), 315: O. Nason (dem.), 115.
Anditor-M. A. Strong (rep.), 360: L. 0. Beck (ind.). 162.
Treasurer-J. W. Hunter (rep.). 268: E. P. Skinner (ind.). 243.
Register of Deeds-W. C. Garratt (rep.). 309: J. A. Myers (ind.). 198. County Attorney-William V. King, (rep.). 234; G. K. Tiffany (ind.). 283.
Judge of Probate-William V. King (rep.). 423: J. (. Hoovel (ind.), 64.
Surveyor-JJ. M. Tanner" (rep.), 391 : James E. Palmer (ind.). 111.
Commissioner Second District-W. A. Fields12 (rep.), 87: J. V. Tompkins, 15.
The political complexion of the coun- ty at the time is well shown in the result of the presidential election of 1822. when out of a total of 620, Horace Greeley re- ceived only 56 votes. For county offi- ces there was no opposition to the re- publican ticket. The vote:
1Was chairman in 1871-72-73.
1Resigned October. 1872, and successor elect- ed next month.
12Was chairman during 1874.
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President-U. S. Grant (rep.). 561: Horace Greeley (dem.). 56.
Congressman-M. H. Dunnell trep. ). 566: M. S. Wilkinson (dem.). 53.
Representative-Stephen Miller (rep.). 283: HI. Anderson. 28.4.13
County Attorney-G. K. Tiffany ( rep.). 607.
Coroner-J. F. Force (rep.). 613.
Surveyor-James E. Palmer (rep.), 508.
Commissioner Third District-Hans Knudson" (rep.). 308: W. Jacobs. 1.1.
The opposition to the republican ma- chine had gained such strength by 1873 that the organized party met with a par- tial defeat in the election of that year. The independents elected four of the prin- cipal county officers and the other can- didates gave a good account of them- selves at the voting. Five hundred sixty- five voles were polled. a slight falling off from the last election. Following is the vote each candidate received :
Governor-C. K. Davis (rep.). 475: Ara Barlon (dem.). 90.
Senator- E. P. Freeman (rep.). 552.
Representative -- N. H. Manning (rep.). 499: Warren Smith (dem.). 16.
Anditor-M. A. Strong (rep.). 197: William V. King (ind.). 359.
Treasurer - Henry Knudson (rep.). 381: Clark Baldwin (ind.). 121.
Sheriff-C. H. Sandon (rep.). 231 : 1. . C. Serum (ind.). 320.
Register of Deeds-Edward Orr (rep.). 210: W. C. Garratt (ind.). 120: Hans Knudson (ind.). 205.
Surveyor-E. P. Skinner (rep.). 211: James E. Palmer (ind.). 281.
Judge of Probate - John Davies15 (rep. ). 559.
3Mr. Miller was elected.
"Was chairman during 1475. "Resigned January 7. 1871. In June, IST4. T. J. Knox was appointed by Governor Davis to complete the term.
Court Commissioner - John Davies (rep. ). 559.
Commissioner First District-J. W. Dunn (rep.). 37; 11. J. Phelps16 (ind.). 39.
The grasshoppers and the prevailing hard times had an effect on the politics of the county in 1821. Owing to these causes and the fact that only a few officers were to be chosen, not a great deal of interest was manifested. and there was another falling off in the vote-551 being the highest number cast for any one of -. fire. Two independents were elected : otherwise republicans were chosen for county office. In place of the democratic ticket. for congress and the legislature ap- peared the ticket of the anti-monopoly party, which made a fair showing against the republican forces. The vote:
Congressman-M. 11. Dunnell (rep.). 319: F. H. Waite (a-m). 161.
Judge Sixth District-D. A. Dickinson (rep.). 131: Daniel Buck (a-m). 120.
Senator-E. P. Freeman. 149: Neill Currie. 112.
Representative - Charles F. Crosby ( rep. ). 316 : L. Aldrich (a-m). 166.
County Attorney-T. J. Knox (rep.). 239: William V. King (ind.). 308.
Court Commissioner-W. W. Hamilton (rep.). 185.
Probate Judge-Henry Knudson (rep.). 505.
Clerk of Court-Alexander Fiddes (rep.). 211: 0. 1. Brown (ind.). 304.
Coroner-J. F. Force (rep.). 530.
Commissioner Second District-A. D. Palmer" (rep.). 82: William A. Fields (ind.). 18.
Political conditions were unique in 1815. For several years many republicans had refused to affiliate with the regular party organization and had been responsi-
"Was chairman during 1876.
"Was chairman from July 16, 1877, to Jan- uary 1. 1878.
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ble for the independent candidates that made the race each year: in 1875 the party organization refused to affiliate with itself. After the committee on cre- dentials of the republican county con- vention, which was held at Jackson in Sep- tember, had made its report, the conven- tion broke up in a row, without naming a eandidate. The Jackson Republic, in its report of the convention, said :
Upon that report commenced a disgraceful and disreputable wrangle as to the admission of a set of contesting delegates from several towns, and as to who is the guilty party or parties for this we for the present remain silent. Suffice it to say that, after a long fight over the admission of delegates, the conven- tion adjourned sine die, and candidates are free to go in on their muscle as independents.
From that time on it was each one for himself. Many announced themselves as candidates for the several offices, no one of whom had an organization back of him or the prestige that goes with a party nomination. Six hundred twenty-three votes were cast-the largest number ever voted in the county up to that time. The republicans had their old time majorities for state officers. ' Following is the vote.
Governor-J. S. Pillsbury (rep.). 563; D. L. Buell (dem.), 52; R. F. Humiston (reform), 8.
Senator-1. P. Durfee (rep.), 568: G. S. Thompson (reform). 54.18
Representative-W. H. Mellen (rep.). 322: E. L. Brownell (reform), 290.
Anditor-William V. King. 358; G. B. Franklin, 257.
Treasurer-Henry Knudson, 436; Hans Knudson, 183.
Register of Deeds-Edward Orr, 463; W. H. Ashley, 156 ; Ira G. Walden, 4.
Sheriff-Jens J. Johnson. 293; Wil- liam Rost. 14 :: II. A. Williams, 36; [. A. Moreaux, 78; John Richardson, 62.
18Mr. Durfee received a majority of the votes in the district, but owing to the failure of some of the county auditors to make return to the state authorities Mr. Thompson was seated. Mr. Durfee began a contest before the senate, and in January, 1876, was given the seat by a unanimous vote.
Surveyor-James E. Palmer, 609.
Court Commissioner -- Carl Ilirdler, 419 : Charles Winzer, 188.
Commissioner Third District-A. C. Serum,19 278; A. Quivili, 90; Charles Winzer, 2.
The presidential election of 1846 was a very quiet one in Jackson county, owing largely to the hard times caused by the grasshopper invasion. Only 591 votes were cast. The result in figures :
President-Rutherford B. Hayes (rep.), 522: Samuel Tilden (dem.), 69.
Congressman-M. H. Dunnell (rep.), 520: E. C. Stacy (dem.). 64.
Representative-C. H. Smith (rep.), 474; B. N Carrier (ind.), 97.
County Attorney-W. W. Hamilton (rep.), 535.
Judge of Probate-W. A. Fields (rep.). 164; Anders Roe (ind.), 369 ; Hans Rolf- son (ind.), 12.
Coroner-J. F. Force (rep.), 551.
Court Commissioner-G. R. Moore (rep.). 498 ; A. H. Strong, 18.
Commissioner First Distriet-A. B. Stimson20 (rep.), 69: Jareb Palmer (ind.). 25.
Five hundred forty-three votes were polled in 1822. A few independent can- didates made the race against the repub- lican nominees. An independent com- missioner and county treasurer were elect- ed, there being no republican nominee for the latter office. The official vote :
Governor-John S. Pillsbury (rep.), 512: William L. Banning (dem.). 31.
Senator-C. H. Smith (rep.), 437; W. R. Bennett (dem.), 67.
Representative - Alexander Fiddes (rep.), 497: C. T. Clifford (dem.), 6.
Auditor-G. B. Franklin (rep.), 291 : William V. King (ind.), 251.
Treasurer-John Paulson (ind.), 314;
19Was chairman from January 1, 1877, to July 16, 1877, and during the year 1878.
20Was chairman during 1879.
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Ole E. Obson (ind.). 187; Jarch Palmer most of the county office in 1879. and (ind.). 36.
Register of Deeds-Edward Orr (rep.), 510.
Sheriff- . t. J. Johnson (rep.). 312: Charles Michelson (ind. ). 112: P. I. l'aulson (ind.). 18.
Surveyor-James E. Palner (rep. ). 523.
Superintendent of Schools"1-J. F. Force (rep. ). 515.
Commissioner Second District-H. S. Bailey (rep. ). 33: M. S. Barney (ind.) . 9: John Cowing (ind. ). 34: (. P. Randall =? (ind.). 19.
In 1828 the republicans were again generally successful. electing the whole county ticket with one exception. Five hundred forty-six votes were cast, and the vole in detail was as follows:
Congressman-M. HI. Dunnell (rep. ). 112: William Meighen (dem.). 55.
Senator-A. D. Perkins (rep.). 533: William V. King ( greenback ), 10.
Representativo-P. J. Kniss (rep.). 170: J. M. Brooks (greenback), 13: Wil- liam V. King. 21.
County Attorney -- E. D. Briggs (rep.). 318; W. W. Hamilton (ind.). 228.
Clerk of Court-George R. Moore (rep.). 228: E. W. Davies (ind.), 215.
Judge of Probale-Simon Olson (rep.). 536.
Coroner-L. L. Tidball ( rep. ), 536.
Commissioner Third District Chris- tian Lewis ( rep.), SI : A. E. Kilen (ind.). 116; Obed Omberson (ind. ). 12 : Ole Tol- lefson (ind.). 52: Charles Winzer (ind.).
There were independent candidates for
"The office of superintendent of schools had now become an elective one. I'pan the resigna- llon of William V. King as superintendent March 23. 1872. Dr. ES. L. Brownell had been appointed and served mail the first of the year 1876. Then Dr. J. F. Force received the ap- pointment and served under the appointment until after this election of ING.
2Was chairman during 1880.
an interesting election was the result. "There was a huge increase in the vole, 80? ballot- being cast, although the highest number for any one office was 196. This was a larger vote than that cast by any other county of the thirty-eighth legisla- tive district. With the exception of the nominees for superintendent of schools and county commissioner, the republican ticket was elected. The sole:
Governor-J. S. Pillsbury (rep.). 723 : Edmund Rice (dom. ), 60: Scattering. 12.
Auditor-William V. King (rep.). 528: E. P. Skinner (ind. ). 26 ;.
Treasurer stolom Paulson (r.p.). 195.
Register of Deeds-Edward Orr (rep.). 382: Obed Omberson (ind.). 31 ;; Sam- nel Lane (ind. ). Vì.
Sheriff- Charles Malchow trop. ). 15: : Michael Miller (ind. ). 306.
Superintendent of Schools-1. F. Force (rep.). 315: T. J. Knox (ind.). 18. Surveyor-James E. Palmer (rep.).
Court Commissioner-11. S. Bailey (rep.). 253.
Commissioner First District Peter Baker (r. p. ). 21: H. W. Chandler (ind.). :: : Martin Logue (ind. ). 36: Jarch Palmer (ind. ). 22.
The law provided that when a county polled son vote- it should have five coun- to commissioners. Is that number had been cast at the 1819 election, the board of county commissioners, on July 23. Isso. redistrieted the county in accord- ance with that law. as follows: No. 1. Petersburg. Middletown, Minnesota. Sions Valley and Round Lake: No. 2. Des Moines and Wisconsin: No. 3. Hunter. Rost. Ewington. Alba. West Heron Lake and Heron Lake: No. 1. LaCrosse, Weim- er and Delafield : No. 5. Belmont. Chris- tiania, Kimball and Enterprise. At the
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succeeding election an entire new set of commissioners was elected.
There was another increase in the vote in 1880. and 914 votes were counted for presidential electors. In national politics the county was found to be again strongly republican. In local politics the party did not fare so well. Of the five com- missioners elected, three were independ- ents, and an independent was also elect- ed judge of probate. The result :
President-James A. Garfield (rep.), 161; Winfield S. Hancock (dem.), 126; James B. Weaver (greenback), 11.
Congressman-W. G. Ward (ind.), 154; H. R. Wells (dem.). 125: M. H. Dunnell (rep.). 619.
Representative-P. J. Kniss (rep.), 220; M. A. Strong (peoples), 586.23
Judge of Probate-W. W. Hamilton (rep.). 355; Simon Olson (ind.), 512.
County Attorney-J. D. Bowditch24 ( rep. ). 845.
Court Commissioner-Jareb Palmer (rep.), 852.
Coroner-E. P. Gould (rep.), 825.
Commissioner First District-11. W. Chandler (rep.). 60; Martin Logue (ind.), 66.
Commissioner Second District-A. C. Whitman25 (rep.). 119: Joseph Thomas (ind.), 19.
Commissioner Third District-William Rost (rep.). 56: Christian Lewis (ind.). 86.
Commissioner Fourth District-L. O. Beck (rep.), 94; J. G. Fodnes (ind.). 113.
Commissioner Fifth District-A. E. Kilen (rep.), 124; . f. J. Tagley (ind.). 85.
The election of 1881 almost went by
2Mr. Kniss was elected.
24Resigned November 1, ISSI. L. W. Seely was appointed January 4. 1882. to complete the term.
"Was chairman from 1881 to 1685. inclusive.
default and was the quietest one ever held in the county. There were only two in- dependent candidates against the nomi- nees of the republican convention, and only 489 votes were cast. Although state officers were voted for, in only one pre- cinct (Ewington) was there a vote cast for the democratic nominee for governor. The vote follows :
Governor-L. F. Hubbard (rep.), 467; R. W. Johnson (dem.), %.
Judge District Court ?- M. J. Sever- ance (rep.), 417.
Auditor-William V. King (rep.), 482. Treasurer -- John Paulson (rep.), 483.
Sheriff-Charles Malchow (rep.), 478. Register of Deeds-A. C. Serum (rep.), 303: Samuel LaRue (ind.) , 126.
Superintendent of Schools-T. J. Knox (rep.), 470.
Surveyor-James E. Palmer (rep.), 441.
Commissioner First District-Martin Logue (rep.). 53; H. W. Chandler (ind.), 43.
For the first time in history Jackson county gave a democratic nominee for con- gress a majority in 1882. There was no opposition to the republican county ticket. Six hundred fifty votes were cast, as fol- lows:
Congressman-J. B. Wakefield (rep.). 238: J. A. Latimer (dem.), 392; Felix A. Borer (pro.). 19.
Senator-R. M. Ward (rep.), 308; J. B. Dukes (ind. ),. 340.27
Representative-James E. Child (rep.) . 638.
Clerk of Court- George R. Moore (rep.). 394: E. J. Orr (ind.), 249.
26Judges were elected for six year terms, but the legislature of 1885 created a new district- the 13th-composed of the counties of Nobles. Rock. Pipestone. Murray, Cottonwood and Jack- son. In March. 1885. Governor Hubbard ap- pointed A. D. Perkins judge of the new dis- triet, and Judge Severance served only until that date.
27Mr. Ward was elected.
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County Attorney-1. W. Seely (rep.). 632.
Judge of Probate-Simon Olson (rep.), 611.
Coroner-E. P. Gould (rep.), 650.
Court Commissioner-C. L. Campbell (rep.). 634.
Commissioner Second District-A. C. Whitman24 (rep.), 163.
Commissioner Third District-Chris- (ian Lewis (rep.), 109.
>Resigned October, 1885, and left the county. J. W. Cowing was then appointed and served as chairman during 1856 under the appointment.
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CHAPTER XV.
POLITICAL-1883-1910.
A NOTHER abortive attempt was made to organize the democratic party of Jackson county in 1883. A call for a mass convention was issued by a few of the party leaders on October 11,1 and the convention was held in Jack- son Tuesday evening, October 23. D. M. De Vore was chairman of the meeting and F. L. Driggs was secretary. A county committee was named, but no candidates were placed in nomination.
The election of 1883 was quite hotly contested for the few offices for which there were independent candidates. A pretty four cornered fight for the office of sheriff developed among independent candidates. The republican convention had deadlocked over the nomination and had adjourned without selecting a nomi- nee for that important office. Seven hun- dred forty-four votes were cast. Under the new plan of holding elections only on even-numbered years, the officials elected in 1883 served three years. The vote :
Governor-L. F. Hubbard (rep.), 560;
1"The democrats of Jackson county are here- by called and requested to meet in mass con- vention at Owens' hall in Jackson, Minnesota, on Saturday, October 20, 1883, at one o'clock p. m., for the purpose of organizing for the coming campaign. Let every democrat who has the love of his country at heart rally and lend his voice to strengthen and uphuild his party in Jackson county. (Signed) F. L. Driggs, D. M. DeVore, R. K. Craigue, M. Miller, G. A. Albertus."
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