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sioner from the second district, the matter was referred to the attorney general of Minnesota, who advised that the two hold-over commission- ers resign and that their places be filled by the appointing board. Accordingly, Messrs. Mar- shall and Skyherg resigned in January. 1881. On the same day the appointing board, con- sisting of the judge of probate. auditor and reg- ister of deeds. appointed Messrs. Marshall and Skyberg to the vacancies.
27Was chairman in 1884.
" Was chairman in 1883.
"In 1885 the sixth district was divided and Rock county became a part of the thirteenth district. A. D. Perkins was appointed judge for the new district March 14. 1885.
30 Did not qualify. A. E. Spalding appointed. but resigned July 26. 1882, when G. E. Bush- nell received the appointment.
32'wo republican conventions were held in the second district caused by a split and a ques- tion of authority.
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
Congressman-J. B. Wakefield (rep). 688: J. A. Latimer (dem), 19; Felix A. Borer (pro), 5.
Senator-A. M. Crosby 32 (rep), 333; C. C. Goodnow (ind), 453.
Representative-W. O. Crawford (rep), 280.
Auditor-W. H. Halbert (rep). 480; C. R. Henton (peo). 301.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (ep), 524; Niels Jacobson (peo), 262.
Sheriff-Edwin Gillham (rep) , 517 ; P. Phinney (peo), 264.
Register of Deeds-P. F. Kelley (rep). 440; C. S. Brnee (peo), 337.
Judge of Probate-C. A. Mead (rep). 442: W. N. Davidson (peo), 341.
Attorney-N. R. Reynolds33 (rep), 468; E. H. Canfield (peo), 305.
Clerk of Conrt-J. O. Helgeson (rep) . 488; L. M. Larson (peo), 301.
Court Commissioner-R. M. Click (rep), 490: A. E. Patterson (peo), 289. Coroner-George Millhouse34 (rep), 462: G. E. Bushnell (pro), 254.
Surveyor-F. D. Putney 35 (rep). 466 ; C. W. Mathews (peo), 305.
Commissioner Second District-L. D. Mosher36 (rep), 136.
Commissioner Third District-Ole P. Steen (rep), 38; Ben Evens (peo), 98.
The last election held in odd-numbered years was that of 1883. Four hundred fifty-eight votes were polled, with the fol- lowing result :
Governor-Lucins F. Hubbard (rep) . 314: Adolph Bierman (dem), 132: Charles E. Holt (pro). 12.
32Was elected.
33Removed from the county and January 2. 1884. W. N. Davidson appointed.
34Mr. Millhouse did not qualify, and January 5. 1883. G. E. Bushnell refused the appoint- ment. The county commissioners then ap- pointed M. Webber and adjourned without giv- ing that gentleman an opportunity to refuse the office. He did. however, at the first oppor- tunity. March 1. 1883. Mr. Bushnell was again appointed and on March 20 took office.
35Did not qualify and W. N. Davidson received the appointment Jannary 5, 1883.
Superintendent of Schools-J. L. Helm (rep), 421.
Coroner-W. T. Berry3 (rep), 425.
Surveyor-W. P. Hurlbut (rep), 432. Commissioner Fourth District - M. Webber (rep), 206.
Commissioner Fifth District-P. Phin- ney3 (ind), 29; scattering, 12.
For the first time in history, the demo- crats placed a ticket in the field of Rock county politics in 1884.39 Nominations were made for auditor, register of deeds and sheriff; for the other offices the re- publiean nominees were indorsed. The entire republican ticket was elected. Nine- hundred seventy-two votes were polled. The result :
President-James G. Blaine (rep), 141; Grover Cleveland (dem), 162; John P. St. John (pro), 58 ; Benjamin F. But- ler (greenback), 10.
Congressman-J. B. Wakefield (rep). 747; J. J. Thornton (dem), 171; Wil- liam Copp (pro). 54.
Representative-W. B. Brown (rep). 786: John Stuart (dem). 176.
Anditor-W. H. Halbert (rep). 286; A. C. Croft (dem), 186.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep), 924.
Sheriff-Edwin Gillham (rep), 765; M. McCarthy (dem), 179.
Register of Deeds-P. F. Kelley (rep). 120; E. M. Erickson (dem), 238.
Indge of Probate-C. A. Mead (rep). 909.
Attorney-P. E. Brown40 (rep), 892.
Coroner-Ole Lund (rep), 778; M. F. Battelle (dem), 181.
36Was chairman in 1886.
37 Did not qualify and G. H. Henton appoint- ed January 3. 1884.
3ºWas chairman in 1885.
30The convention was held just hefore the election, October 30. Robert Herren was chair- man of the convention and A. L. Stoughton Was secretary. Of the central committee named B. Knapp was the chairman and A. L. Stoughton, secretary.
4ºResigned August 1, 1885, and E. H. Canfield appointed.
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
Surveyor-W. N. Davidson (rep). 917.
Commissioner First District#1-George L. Cole, 93; J. F. Shoemaker, 48; J. J. Viekerman, 8.
Party lines were drawn in 1886. The republicans and democrats had complete tickets in the field, the prohibitionists a partial ticket. and there were several in- dependent candidates, making the election an interesting one. Twelve hundred for- ty-one votes were cast. The prohibition- ists elected their nominee for superin- tendent of schools; the other offices went to the republicans. The detailed vote:
Governor-A. R. McGill (rep), 839; A. A. Ames (dem), 267; James E. Child (pro), 135.
Congressman -- John Lind (rep), 869; A. IT. Bullis (dem), 237; George J. Day (pro), 124.
District Judge-A. D. Perkins+ (rep), 998.
Senator-W. B. Brown (rep). 903; Fred Bloom (ind), 184.
Representative-Philo Hawes (rep) . :19; J. F. Shoemaker43 (ind), 494.
Auditor-Stewart Young (rep), 426; R. E. Moreland (dem), 143; W. O. Craw- ford (pro), 351: C. S. Bruce (ind), 313.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep), 1022; Andrew Erickson (dem), 194.
Sheriff-Edwin Gillham (rep), 250; James Kelley ( dem), 451.
Register of Deeds-P. F. Kelley (rep), 105; Gust Nelson (dem). 515.
Judge of Probate-C. A. Mead (rep). 937.
Attorney-W. N. Davidson (rep), 1031; R. B. Hinkly (dem). 182.
"No nominations were made.
"Resigned and P. E. Brown appointed Febru- ary, 1891.
4ªWas elected.
44Was succeeded in November, 1887, by J. O. Helgeson.
"Did not qualify and H. H. Andrews appoint- ed January 7, 1887.
Clerk of Court-J. O. Helgeson (rep), 594; 1. M. Larson (dem), 125; H. A. Twange (ind), 454.
Superintendent of Schools-J. H. Ad- ams (rep), 470: L. M. Brock (dem), 209; Mrs. L. B. Kniss (pro), 525: E. N. Dar- ling (ind), 16%.
Court Commissioner-E. D. Hadley, 44 33: R. M. Click, 163.
Coroner-Ole Lund (rep), 692; Abram Osmum (dem). 295.
Surveyor-W. N. Davidson 45 (rep), 664 ; JJ. Il. Furlow (dem), 560.
Commissioner First District“-R. J. Cobban (rep), 130.
Commissioner Second District-C. A. Reynolds (rep) , 148 : 1. D. Mosher (ind), 95.
Commissioner Third District-Good- man Anderson#7 (rep). 107: C. E. Halls (ind), 20; F. B. Myrick (ind), 45.
Commissioner Fourth District-M. Webber4$ (rep), 199; G. C. Huntington (dem), 84.
Commissioner Fifth Distriet-William Maynes (rep), 172.
The total vote in 1888 reached 1419. and again there was an interesting cam- paign. Opposing the republican ticket were a partial democratic ficket, oue pro- hibitionist and several independent candi- dates, Two of the independents were elected, and the other offices, as usual, went to the republicans. Following was the vote:
President-Benjamin Harrison (rep), 995; Grover Cleveland (dem), 325; Clin- ton B. Fisk (pro). 95; A. JJ. Streator (union labor). 4.
4GThe county was redistricted July 28. 1886, and the commissioner districts made as fol- lows: No. 1. Battle Plain, Denver, Rose Dell and Mound; No. 2. Beaver Creek township, Beaver Creek village and Springwater; No. 3. Martin and Clinton; No. 4, Luverne village; No. 5. Luverne township, Magnolia, Kanaranzi and Vienna. There has been no change in the dis- tricts since 1886.
"Was chairman in 1887.
45Was chairman in 1888.
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ROCK COUNTY SCENES
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
Governor-William R. Merriam (rep), 982; Engene M. Wilson (dem), 320; Hugh Harrison (pro), 101: J. Il. Paul (union labor), 4.
Congressman-John Lind (rep), 993; M. S. Wilkinson (dem), 322; D. W. Edwards (pro), 96.
Representative-Harrison White (rep), 813; J. F. Shoemaker" (ind), 568.
Auditor-Stewart Young (rep), 1098; J. R. McDowell (dem), 291.
Treasurer -- P. O. Skyberg (rep), 1088 ; Andrew Tollefson (ind), 288.
Sheriff-C. C. Cox .(rep), 495: J. H. Furlow (dem), 319; Edwin Gillhamn56 (ind), 570.
Register of Deeds-John Kelley (rep), 819: Gust Nelson (dem), 586.
Judge of Probate-A. Barck (rep). 930; C. A. Mead (ind), 462.
Attorney-E. H. Canfield (rep), 832; W. N. Davidson (ind), 548.
Superintendent of Schools- H. H. Welch (rep), 802; Mrs. L. B. Kniss (pro), 783.
Coroner-Ole Lund (rep), 1263.
Surveyor-W. W. Snook51 (rep). 1269.
Commissioner First District-R. J. Cobban62 (rep), 132; E. T. Thorson (ind), 86.
Commissioner Third District-Good- man Anderson (rep), 110; C. E. Halls, 56: (. IL. Peterson, 68.
Commissioner Fifth District-L. L. Bryan (rep), 106: William Maynes53 (ind), 159.
The election of 1890 brought a radical change in Rock county politics, caused by the entrance of the alliance forces. The campaign preceding the election was bit- ter and one of the most hotly contested in the history of the county. The republi-
"Was elected.
50Resigned August 5, 1889, and C. R. Henton was appointed.
61Was succeeded January 9, 1890, by W. N. Davidson.
62Was chairman in 1890.
cans and alliance forces had full tickets in the field, and miny independent can- didates entered the lists. The republicans carried the county for their nominees for governor, congressman, senator and rep- resentatives by small pluralities and elect- od auditor, treasurer, register of deeds, judge of probate. attorney, couri com- missioner and one county commissioner ; the alliance party elected surveyor, cor- oner, clerk of court, superintendent of schools and one commissioner; an in- dependent was elected sheriff. The total vote was 1386. The official abstract of the vote:
Governor-William R. Merriam (rep), 626; Thomas Wilson (dem), 238; Sidney M. Owen (all), 500; James P. Pinkham (pro), 22.
Congressman-John Lind (rep), 758; James IT. Baker (all) , 600; Ira Reynolds (pro), 19.
Senator-H. J. Miller (rep). 718; A. M. Becker (den), 6; Jay LaDue" (all), 6-17.
Representatives-George W. Wilson (rep), 746: Larned Coburn (rep), 743; William Lockwood (rep), 760 ; C. P. Shep- ard (dem), 259; E. L. Rork (dem), 76: John Pemberton, (all), 557; Patrick Gil- dea (all). 504; C. Gustafson (all), 371.55 Auditor-C. S. Bruce (rep), 515; J. B. Croft (all). 365; Stewart Young (ind), 213; J. H. Adams (ind), 290.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep), 1324. Sheriff-W. H. Jones (rep), 329; Wil- liam Maynes (all). 152; J. E. Black (ind). 345: JJ. H. Furlow (ind), 171; Olaf J. Oostern (ind). 31: C. R. Hen- ton (ind), 149; C. C. Cox (ind), 164.
Register of Deeds-John Kelley (rep), 859; John Boyes (all). 520.
(3\Vas chairman in 1889. Removed from the district in 1892 and J. B. Croft appointed May 2S, 1892.
"Was elected.
T"Messrs. Coburn, Lockwood and Gildea were elected,
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IHISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
Judge of Probate-A Barck (rep), 802: E. H. Bronson (all), 512.
Attorney-E. H. Canfield (rep). : 19; W. N. Davidson (all), 652.
Clerk of Court-II. A. Twange (rep), 510: Gust Nelson (all), 854.
Superintendent of Schools-HI. IT. Welch (rep), 299; S. S. Start (all), 808.
Court Commissioner-A. J. Daley5s (rep), 212; Gust Nelson (all), 651.
Coroner-S. C. Plummer 57 ( all). 1381. Surveyor-W. N. Davidson58 (all). 1319.
Commissioner Second District-J. B. Dunn (rep), 93: Jacob Merke]5? (all). 158.
Commissioner Fourth District - M. Webber60 (rep). 185; W. T. Gibson (all). 111.
The alliance party was succeeded by the peoples party in 1892. The new or- ganization fused with the democrats in nominating some of the county officers, Int was successful in electing only one officer. The vote polled for president was 1859. The result was as follows:
President-Benjamin Harrison (rep). 940; Grover Cleveland (dem). 383: J. B. Weaver (pp), 459; Silas Bidwell (pro),
Governor --- Knute Nelson (rep), 868: Daniel W. Lawler (dem), 351 ; Ignatins Donnelly (pp), 200; W. J. Dean (pro), 63.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep). 816; W. S. Hammond (dem) . 314: 1. 0. Long (pp), 211; E. H. Bronson (pro). 116.
Representatives - William Lockwood (rep), 900: Daniel Shell (rep). 812 : Ole 0. Holmen (rep), 851; Patrick Gildea (dem-pp). 505: J. 11. Maxwell (dem-pp).
"Was succeeded by J. O. Helgeson October, 1892.
"Removed from the county and E. J. Sheridan appointed July 14, 1891.
os Resigned January 6, 1892.
488: George MeGillivray (dem-pp). 476. District Andge-P. E. Brown, 1163.
Andifor-C. S. Bruce (rep). 1068; J. B. Croft (pp) , 399.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep). 1122; Th. O. Opsata (pp), 361.
Sheriff-J. E. Black (rep). 1125; C. 11. Peterson (pp), 40%.
Register of Deeds-John Kelley (rep), :42: John Caveny (dem-pp). 56: C. J. Fugleberg (ind), 196.
Judge of Probate-A. Barck (rep), 945: L. M. Brock (dem-pp). 540.
Attorney-E. H. C'anfield (rep), 892 ; C. A. Mead (dem-pp). 644.
Superintendent of Schools-H. H. Welch (rep), 291; S. S. Start (dem-pp). 954.
Coroner-E. J. Sheridan (rep). 116 ;. Surveyor-W. N. Davidson.º1 G.
Commissioner First District-A. M. Helgeson (rep). 161; V. H. Raymond (pp). 98.
Commissioner Third District-C. Clem- etson"2 (rep), 128: George H. Griggs (dem), 36.
Commissioner Fifth District-James Preston (top) 25; A. I. Turner (pp). 21.
Eighteen hundred one votes were polled in Rock county in 1894. The fusion forces were not represented on the official bal- lot but there were independent candidates for most of the offices who received the democratic and peoples party support. Re- publicans were elected to all offices. with one exception. Following was the vote:
Governor-Kunte Nelson (rep), 1162 : George L. Becker (dem). 256: S. M. Owen (pp). 332; H1. S. Hilleboe (pro), 13.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep).
"Was chairman in 1891.
"Was chairman in 1892 and 1893.
"Did not qualify until October 6, 1893. 62Was chairman in 1896.
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
1153 : James HI. Baker (dem), 263; L. C. ples party did not join forces in 1896. Long (pp). 315; H. S. Kellam (pro). 39;
Senator- 11. J. Miller (rep). 1201 ; J. C. Marshall (dem-pp) , 588.
Representatives-Ole O. Holmen (rep), 1045; Daniel Shell (rep). 984; William Lockwood (rep), 922 ; J. J. Ryder (dem), 140: John E. King (dem ). 252 ; J. T. Mo- Knight (pp). 261; C. F. Norwood (pp). 211; A. Jaycox (pp), 116.
Auditor-C. S. Bruce (rep). 1608.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep). 1355 : Andrew K. Steen (pp). 382.
Sheriff -- J. E. Black (rep). 1111: W. II. Jones (ind), 626.
Register of Deeds-John Kelley (rep). 925; J. H. Adams (ind), 846.
Judge of Probate-James Marshall (rep), 922: A. Barck (ind), 789.
Attorney-E. H. Canfield (rep) . 1014: W. N. Davidson (ind ). 743.
Clerk of Court-O. E. Ferguson (rep). 1086; Gust Nelson (ind), :15.
Superintendent of Schools -- Ellen M. Wright (rep), 1093: S. S. Start (ind), 1039.
Court Commissioner-J. O. Helgeson (rep). 1526.
Coroner -- E. JJ. Sheridan“3 (rep) . 1483. Surveyor-W. N. Davidson (rep), 1568.
Commissioner Second District- C. M. Ellithorpe (rep) , 89 ; JJacob Merkel (ind ). 99: Robert McDowell"+ (ind), 120.
Commissioner Fourth District - M. Webber65 (rep), 385.
In 1896 the free silver issue gained many adherents in Rock county, and Wil- liam Jennings Bryan. the democratic standard bearer, received a comparatively large vote, as did, also, John Lind for governor. The democratic and pro- 03Was succeeded by J. C. Gilbertson January 11. 1896.
64Was chairman in 1897.
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but each party put forth nominees for a part of the county offices. The voie cast was 2069. The story of the election in figures :
President-William MeKinley (rep). 1209: W. J. Bryan (dem-pp). 465: Le- vering (pro), 29; Palmer (nat-dem). 18; Matcheti (soe-lab), 4.
Governor-D. M. Clough (rep). 1038; John Lind (dem-pp). 896; W. J. Dean (pro), 29: A. A .. Ames (ind), 8: W. B. Hammond (soc-lab), 5.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep), 1155; Frank A. Day (dem), 478; Rich- ard Price (pro), 30.
Representatives-Ole O. Holmen (rep). 1163: Daniel Shell (rep). 1008; A. S. Dyer (rep) . 983; Michael Sullivan (dem- pp). 267: F. M. Payne (dem-pp), 666: Thomas Lowe (dem-pp). 645.
Auditor-C. S. Bruce (rep). 1745.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep) . 1393; Andrew K. Steen (pp). 602.
Sheriff-J. E. Black (rep). 1132; J. 11. Sanders (dem), 638; M. M. Jensen (ind). 299.
Register of Decds-J. Il. Adams (rep), 1213; T. H. MeDermoti (dem). 801.
Judge of Probate-James Marshall (rep). 1319: (. A. Reynolds (pp), 65%.
Attorney-S. C. Rea (rep), 1090; A. Barck (pp) , 881.
Superintendent of Schools-Ellen M. Wright (rep). 1650.
Coroner-J. C. Gilbertson, 58.
Smveyor-W. N. Davidson, 104.
Commissioner First District-W. J. Willyard®6 (rep), 308.
Commissioner Third District-F. B.
Myrick®7 (rep), 217: C. Clemetson (dem), 119.
GWas chairman in 1895. 66Was chairman in 1900. 67Was chairman in 1899.
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
Commissioner Fifth Distriet-L. E. Woodruff (rep), 191; Henry Rohlk's (dem), 222.
The off-year 1898 showed a falling off in the vote cast, the highest number for any one office being 1367. The ticket in opposition to the republican was labeled democratie and was supported by the fu- sion forces. The republicans made a clean sweep. Following was the vote of 1898:
Governor-W. II. Eustis (rep), 280; John Lind (dem-pp), 490; G. W. Hig- gins (pro), 32; W. B. Hammond (Soc- lab), 3; 1 .. C. Long (midroad pop), 39.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep). 830; D. H. Evans (dem), 430; T. P. Grout (pro), 67.
District Judge-P. E. Brown, 1100.
Senator --- H. J. Miller (tep). 951 : Joseph Willers (ind), 355.
Representative-A. S. Dyer (rep). 853; C. Cunningham (ind), 428.
Auditor-C. S. Bruce (rep), 1201.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep), 983; C. W. Finke (dem), 371.
Sheriff-J. E. Black (rep). 819; George Hoeck (dem), 548.
Register of Deeds-J. H. Adams (rep). 1180.
Judge of Probate-James Marshall. (rep), 946; E. H. Bronson, 389.
Attorney-S. C. Rea (rep). 948; Guy Huntington (dem), 377.
Clerk of Court-O. E. Ferguson (rep) . 1189.
Superintendent of Schools-Ellen M. Wright (rep) , 815: Mrs. F. B. M. Lemka (dem), 622: Mrs. L. B. Kniss (ind). 119.
Conrt Commissioner-William Bateson (rep). G1 : J. O. Helgeson. 13.
Coroner-A. E. Spalding“9 (rep). G6.
ENWas chairman in 1898. Resigned February 1. 1900, and was succeeded by M. M. Chatfield.
"Did not qualify and E. N. Sisson appointed January 7, 1899.
Surveyor-W. N. Davidson, 108.
Commissioner Second Distriet-Abram Osmun (rep), 110; Robert MeDowell (dem), 94.
Commissioner Fourth District-M. Webber™ (rep). 226; A. P. Adams (dem), 165.
Again in 1900 the republicans made a clean sweep over the democrats, carrying the county for president, the state, con- gressional and legislative tickets, and eleet- ing every county officer. The highest vote recorded for any one office was 1907. The result in detail :
President-William MeKinley (rep). 1234; W. J. Bryan (dem), 523: J. G. Wooley (pro). 73.
Governor-S. R Van Sant (rep), 1045: Thomas J. Meighen '(dem-pp), 696; B. B. Hangen (pro), 57.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep), 1191: M. E. Matthews (dem). 604; S. D. Works (pro), 64.
Representative-J. H. Nichols (rep), 1038; S. B. Nelson (dem), 869.
Anditor-C. S. Bruce (rep), 1417; A. Rathjen (dem). 490.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep). 1622. Sheriff-J. E. Black (rep), 1356; B. T. Kitterman (dem), 551.
Register of Deeds-J. Il. Adams (rep), 1322; R. E. Moreland (dem), 529.
Judge of Probate- James Marshall (rep), 1334; J. B. Obele (dem) , 541.
Attorney-E. H. Canfield (rep), 985; S. C. Rea (ind), 848
Superintendent of Schools-Ellen M. Wright (rep). 1344: S. S. Brock (dem). $56.
Coroner-E. N. Sisson (rep), 1445 Surveyor-W. N. Davidson, 7 89.
Commissioner First District-K. G.
"Was chairman in 1901 and 1902.
"Resigned October 18, 1902, and H. E. Harvey appointed.
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
Oldre (rep), 217: J. N. Beaty (dem), 160.
Commissioner Third District-J. M. Paulsen (rep), 259: Ole P. Steen, 44.
Commissioner Fifth District-Alex Walker (rep). 187: J. B. Croft (dem). 172.
The first nominations under the pro- visions of the primary election law were made September 16, 1902. There were only three contests for the republican nominations and none for the democratic nominations. Following was the result for places on the republican ticket where there were more than one candidate:
Representative-Niels Jacobson. 392: Harrison White, 332.
Sheriff-J. E. Black, 523: Halvor Sav- old. 167.
Superintendent of Schools-Frank E. Older, 482 ; Ellen M. Wright, 536.
At the general election of 1902 the total vote was 1402, and every republi- can was again elected. According to the official canvass the vote was as follows:
Governor-S. R. Van Sant (rep). 944; L. A. Rosing (dem). 368; Thomas J. Meighen (pp). 11: Charles Seanlon (pro), 44: Thomas Van Lear (soc-lab) . 4: Jay E. Nash. 1.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep). 1016: C. N. Andrews (dem), 316.
Senator-J. H. Nichols (rep). 916; Jay La Due (dem). 424.
Representative-Niels Jacobson (rep). 921; F. C. Mahoney (dem), 464.
Anditor-C. S. Brnce (rep), 1263.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep), 12:0. Sheriff-J. E. Black (rep). 1226.
Register of Deeds-J. II. Adams (rep), 1248.
Judge of Probate-M. Webber (rep), 844: S. C. Rea (ind). 532.
"Was chairman in 1903.
"Removed from the county and July 12. 1904 W. N. Davidson was appointed.
Attorney-E. Il. Canfield (rep), 841; W. N. Davidson (ind), 546.
Clerk of Court-O. E. Ferguson (ep) . 1260.
Superintendent of Schools-Ellen M. Wright (rep). 1003: George L. Alder (ind), 295.
Comt. Commissioner- J. O. Helgeson. 25.
Coroner-S. J. Froshang. 97: E. N. Sisson, 15; Dana Barr. G.
Surveyor-11. E. Harvey, 33 109; W. N. Davidson, 12.
Commissioner Second District-B. M. Pengra? (rep), 130; Robert MeDowell (dem). 111.
Commissioner Fourth District-J. P. Houg35 (rep). 286; W. A. MeDowell (dem). 118.
There were five contests to decide in the 1904 republican primary, with the following result :
Congressman-H. J. Miller. 652: J. T. McCleary. 355.
Attorney-C. 11. Christopherson, 589 ; J. A. Kennicott, 423.
Superintendent of Schools-Ellen M. Wright, 443: Frank Older, 724.
Commissioner First District-A. C. Finke, 185; O. G. Qualley, 26.
Commissioner Fifth District-Alex Walker, 112: John Engebretson, 89.
For the first time in its history, Rock county returned a majority for a demo- cratic nominee for governor in 1904, John A. Johnson receiving a plurality of ninety votes over R. C. Dunn. For presi- dent Theodore Roosevelt received a record breaking vote, and all other republican nominees received substantial majorities. Fifteen hundred sixty-eight votes were east for president. The official count gave the following results :
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HISTORY OF ROCK COUNTY.
President -Theodore Roosevelt (rep). 1242; Alton B. Parker (dem). 241; En- gene Debs (po). 23: Thomas Watson (pp), 20; Swallow (pro), 42.
Governor-R. C. Dunn (rep), 695: John A. Johnson (dem), 485; Charles W. Dorsett (pro), 53; J. E. Nash (po). 5; A. W. M. Anderson (soc-lab). ;.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary ( rep). 895; G. P. Jones (dem), 638.
District Judge-P. E. Brown, 1401.
Representative-Niels Jacobson (rep). 1110: John Michelsen (pro). 353.
Auditor-C. S. Bruce (rep), 1316.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg (rep), 1-41 :. Sheriff-JJ. E. Black (rep). 1101: A. A. Pierce (ind). 464.
Register of Deeds-J. II. Adams (rep), 1386.
Judge of Probate-M. Webber (rep). 1364.
Attorney-C. H. Christopherson (rep). 13:1.
Superintendent of Schools-Ellen M. Wright (rep) . 12 16_
Coroner -- S. J. Froshang (rep). 1299. Surveyor-W. N. Davidson, 35.
Commissioner First District-E. T. Thorson" (tep). 164; J. F. Matthiesen (dem), 121.
Commissioner Third District-A. C. Finke77 (rep). 281.
Commissioner Fifth District-Alex Walker (rep). 15 :: Thomas E. Knowl- ton (ind). 141.
The contests for the republican nom- inations in 1906 resulted as follows:
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary, 485: Gilbert Guttersen, 839.
Senator-E. Hl. Canfield, 900; C. W. Gilmore, 129.
Representative-Harrison White. 136: K. G. Oldre, 569.
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Auditor-C. S. Bruce. 956: Otto A. Paulsen. 31-1.
Treasurer-P. O. Skyberg, 93: ; J. M. Jacobson, 432.
Sheriff-J. E. Black. 945: .. . 1. Pierce, 417.
Superintendent of Schools-Edia A. Headley. 1002: Peter L. Breden. 612: Ellen M. Wright. 319.
Commissioner Second District-(. 11. Baldwin, 153; O. C. Jordahl. 51.
Again at the general election of 1906 John A. Johnson for governor received a majority. W. S. Hammond, democratic nominee for congress, also carried Rock county-the first and only time in the history of the county that other than the republican nominee had carried the coun- ty for congressman. On the county ticket the election went to the republicans by de- fanlt, there being not one candidate in opposition. The vote was 1311, divided as follows:
Governor-A. L. Cole (rep). 519; John A. Johnson (dem), 118: Charles W. Dorsett (pro). 38: O. E. Lofthus (po), 6.
Congressman-J. T. MeCleary (rep). 580: W. S. Hammond (dem). 651 ; Dav- id A. Tucker (pro), 18.
Senator-E. HI. Canfield (rep) . 1010.
Representative-Harrison White ( rep). 126: John Michelsen (pra). 418.
Anditor-C. S. Bruce (rep). 1155. Treasmer-P. O. Skyberg™ (rep). 1164.
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