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Congressman-Cooper K. Watson, Republican, 1,164; Lawrence W. Hall, Democrat, 1,176; W. T. Wilson, American, 113; Hall's majority, 12. Common Pleas Judge-Daniel W. Swigart, Republican, 1,195; Machias C. Whitely, Democrat, 1,213; scattering, 4; Whitely's majority, 18.
Commissioner-Milton Morral, Republican, 1,200; John Welch, Dem- ocrat, 1,136; Jacob Juvinall, American, 135; Morral's majority, 54.
Bank Charter -- For, 1,114; against, 418; neutral, 70; majority for, 696.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1857.
Governor-Salmon P. Chase, Republican, 1,136; Henry B. Payne, Dem- ocrat, 1,257; P. Van Lump, 64; Payne's majority, 121.
Supreme Judge-Milton Sutliff, Republican, 1,127; Henry C. Whit- man, Democrat, 1,264; John Davenport, 66; Whitman's majority, 137.
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Common Pieas Judge-John C. Lee, Republican, 1,141; George E. Seney, Democrat, 1,288; Seney's majority, 147.
Senator-George W. Sampson, Republican, 48; Guy C. Worth, Repub- lican, 1,140; Robert McKelly, Democrat, 1,241; McKelly's majority, 101.
Representative-David Ayres, Republican, 1,067; Chester R. Mott, Democrat, 1,305; P. C. Barlow, 41; A. C. Clemens, 2; Mott's majority, 238.
Probate Judge-William A. Knibloe, Republican, 1,152; Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 1,281; Maffett's majority, 129.
Auditor-F. W. Martin, Republican, 1,179; James V. S. Hoyt, Dem- ocrat, 1,271; Hoyt's majority, 92.
Treasurer -John Ragon. Republican, 1,174; James H. Freet, Democrat, 1,264; Freet's majority, 90.
Sheriff-Joseph Mccutchen, Republican, 1,170; Curtis Berry, Sr., Dem . ocrat, 1,212; Berry's majority, 42.
Clerk of Court-T. E. Grisell, Republican, 1,140; Curtis Berry, Jr., Democrat, 1,294; Berry's majority, 154.
Recorder-Henry J. Flack, Republican, 1,229; William B. Hitchcock, Democrat, 1,194; Flack's majority, 35.
Surveyor-Aaron Bradshaw, Republican, 1,103; Peter B. Beidler, Dem- ocrat, 1,346; Beidler's majority, 243.
Commissioner-Sheldon Beebe, Republican, 1,126; John Baker, Dem- ocrat, 1,310; Baker's majority, 184.
Prosecuting Attorney-Moses H. Kirby, Republican, 1,211; George Crawford, Democrat, 1,229; Crawford's majority, 18.
Coroner-Albert Mears, Republican, 1,178; Benjamin Williams, Dem- ocrat, 1,252; Williams' majority, 74.
ELECTION OCTOBER 12, 1858.
Supreme Judge-W. V. Peck, Republican, 1,288; T. W. Bartley, Dem- ocrat, 1,141; Peck's majority, 147.
Congressman-John Carey, Republican, 1,414; L. W. Hall, Democrat, 962.
Common Pleas Judge-J. D. Sears, Republican, 1,342; J. S. Plants, Democrat, 1,080; Sears' majority, 262.
Probate Judge-Moses H. Kirby, Republican, 1,369; Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 1,044; Kirby's majority, 325.
Commissioner-H. H. Holdridge, Republican, 1,250; D. H. Curlis, Dem- ocrat, 1,110; Holdridge's majority, 140.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1859.
Governor-Rufus P. Ranney, Democrat, 1,390; William Dennison, Re- publican, 1,295; Ranney's majority, 95.
Supreme Judge- - Whitman, Democrat, 1,386; Gholson, Repub. lican, 1,281; Whitman's majority, 105.
Senator-Thomas J. Orr, Democrat, 1,368; J. M. Stevens, Republican, 1,296; Orr's majority, 72.
Representative-J. M. White, Democrat, 1,396; J. F. Henkle, Repub- lican, 1,287; White's majority, 109.
Auditor-Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 1,344; Samuel Kirby, Repub- lican, 1,308; Beidler's majority, 36.
Treasurer-James H. Freet, Democrat, 1,463; Charles Norton, Repub- lican, 1,204; Freet's majority, 259.
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Sheriff-James Culbertson, Jr., Independent, 1,401; Alex Watson, Democrat, 1,243; Culbertson's majority, 158.
Prosecuting Attorney-Henry Maddux, Republican, 1,384; George Craw- ford, Democrat, 1,279; Maddux's majority, 105.
Commissioner-Milton Morral, Republican, 1,394; John Kisor, Demo- crat, 1,284; Morral's majority, 112.
Coroner-Benjamin Williams, Democrat, 1,381; Alex Shoemaker, Re- publican, 1,283; Williams' majority, 98.
ELECTION OCTOBER, 9, 1860.
Supreme Judge-Thomas J. S. Smith, Democrat, 1,624; Jacob Brinker. hoff, Republican, 1,569; Smith's majority, 55.
Congressman -- Warren P. Noble, Democrat, 1,461; John Carey, Repub- lican, 1,738; Carey's majority, 277.
Clerk of Court-Curtis Berry, Jr., Democrat, 1,642; Joseph A. Maxwell, Republican, 1,544; Berry's majority, 98.
Recorder-Henry Miller, Democrat, 1,681; C. D. V. Worley, Repub- lican, 1,504; Miller's majority, 177.
Commissioner-John Baker, Democrat, 1,616; Isaac Lundy, Repub- lican, 1,570; Baker's majority, 46.
Surveyor-Andrew Reynolds, Democrat, 1,635; Aaron Bradshaw, Re- publican, 1,550; Reynolds' majority, 85.
ELECTION NOVEMBER, 6, 1860.
President-A. Lincoln, Republican, 1,531; Stephen A. Douglas, Demo- crat, 1,617; Douglas' majority, 86.
ELECTION OCTOBER, 8, 1861.
Governor-David Tod, Republican, 1,384; Hugh J. Jewett, Democrat, crat, 1,562; Jewett's majority, 178.
Supreme Judge-Josiah Scott, Republican, 1,379; T. J. S. Smith, Democrat, 1,568; Smith's majority, 189.
Senator-W. C. Parsons, Republican, 1,364; William Lang, Democrat, 1,545; Lang's majority, 181.
Representative-F. F. Fowler, Republican, 1,354; Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 1,549; Maffett's majority, 195.
Auditor -George Crawford, Republican, 1,330; Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 1,607; Beidler's majority, 277.
Treasurer-J. L. Cooke, Republican, 1,333: D. C. Murray, Democrat. 1,588; Murray's majority, 255.
Sheriff-C. P. Shurr, Republican, 1,327; William Marlow, Democrat, 1,609; Marlow's majority, 282.
Probate Judge-M. H. Kirby, Republican, 1,550; John A. Morrison, Democrat, 1,345; Kirby's majority, 205.
Prosecuting Attorney- Harrison, Republican, 1,349; John Berry, Democrat, 1,585; Berry's majority, 236.
Commissioner -- J. Edgington, Republican, 1,361; C. R. Fowler, Demo- crat. 1,586; Fowler's majority, 225.
Coroner-William Irvine, Republican, 1,369; Benjamin Williams, Democrat, 1,559; William's majority, 190.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1863.
Governor -- John Brough, Republican, 1,666; C. L. Vallandigham, Democrat, 1,679; Vallandigham's majority, 13.
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Representative-Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 1,719; Samuel H. White, Republican, 1,651; Maffett's majority, 68.
Auditor-J. V. S. Hoyt, Democrat, 1,724; Frank W. Martin, Repub- lican, 1,647; Hoyt's majority, 77.
Sheriff-Andrew W. Ingerson, Republican, 1,617; William Marlow, Democrat, 1,742; Marlow's majority, 125.
Commissioner-John Kisor, Democrat, 1,730 ; Jesse Edgington, Repub- lican, 1,642; Kisor's majority, 88.
Surveyor-Andrew Reynolds, Democrat, 1,725 ; James L. Cook, Repub- lican, 1,646; Reynolds' majority, 79.
Treasurer-D. C. Murray, Democrat, 1,741; Addison E. Gibbs, Repub- lican, 1,641; Murray's majority, 100.
Clerk of Court-Frederick Agerter, Democrat, 1,730 ; Henry Miller, Republican, 1,644; Agerter's majority, 86.
Prosecuting Attorney-John Berry, Democrat, 1,726; Thomas E. Grisell, Republican, 1,641; Berry's majority, 85.
Recorder-Simeon Inman, Democrat, 1,730 ; James K. Agnew, Repub- lican, 1,636; Inman's majority, 94.
Coroner-Benjamin Williams, Democrat, 1,718; John Holloway, Repub- lican, 1,646; Williams' majority, 72.
ELECTION OCTOBER 9, 1866.
Congressman-William Mungen, Democrat, 1,925; -- Walker, Repub- lican, 1, 734; Mungen's majority, 191.
Common Pleas Judge-C. R. Mott, Democrat, 1,915; Cooper K. Watson, Republican, 1, 722; Mott's majority, 193.
Clerk of Court-Fred Agerter, Democrat, 1,932; S. S. Pettit, Repub- lican, 1, 720; Agerter's majority, 212.
Commissioner-John Kisor, Democrat, 1,927; Roderick Mckenzie, Re- publican, 1,731; Kisor's majority, 196.
Recorder-Simeon Inman, Democrat, 1,943; -- Thompson, Repub- lican, 1,718; Inman's majority, 225.
ELECTION OCTOBER 8, 1867.
Governor-A. G. Thurman, Democrat, 2,183; R. B. Hayes, Republican, 1,609; Thurman's majority, 574.
Senator-C. Berry, Jr., Democrat, 2,188; John C. Leith, Republican, 1,590; Berry's majority, 598.
Representative-Samuel M. Worth, Democrat, 2,190; M. C. Gibson, Re- publican, 1,598; Worth's majority, 592.
Auditor-Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 2,198; J. K. Agnew, Republican, 1,590; Maffett's majority, 608.
Treasurer -- W. F. Goodbread, Democrat, 2,187; L. R. Seaman, Repub- lican, 1,596; Goodbread's majority, 591.
Sheriff-William Michaels, Democrat, 2,192; D. Fishel, Republican, 1,600; Michaels' majority, 592.
Probate Judge-Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 2,175; J. L. Cook, Repub- lican, 1,617; Beidler's majority, 558.
Commissioner -- J. Hollenshead, Democrat, 2,185; Isaac Mann, Repub- lican, 1,604; Hollenshead's majority, 581.
Prosecuting Attorney-M. H. Kirby, Democrat, 2,170; Thomas E. Gri- sell, Republican, 1,597; Kirby's majority, 573.
Coroner -- L. Gipson, Democrat, 2,192; J. Holloway, Republican, 1,597; Gipson's majority, 595.
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Convention to Amend the Constitution-For, 1,487; against, 2,258; Majority against, 771.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1868.
Congressman -- William Mungen, Democrat, 2,138; Thomas E. Grisell, Republican, 1,620; Mungen's majority, 518.
Commissioner-D. C. Murray, Democrat, 2,157; Isaac Walton, Repub- lican, 1,609; Murray's majority, 548.
Surveyor-John Agerter, Democrat, 2,131. (No opposition.)
Coroner-Levi Shultz, Democrat, 2,138; D. Fishel, Republican, 1,630; Shultz's majority, 508.
ELECTION OCTOBER 12, 1869.
George H. Pendleton, Democrat, 2,069 ; R. B. Hayes, Republican, 1,561 ; Pendleton's majority, 508.
Senator -- A. S. Jenner, Democrat, 2,060 ; S. R. Harris, Republican, 1,572 ; Jenner's majority, 488.
Representative-John Kisor, Democrat, 2,002; R. A. Henderson, Republican, 1,604 ; Kisor's majority, 398.
Clerk of Court-William B. Hitchcock, Democrat, 2,060 ; - Brown, Republican, 1,515 ; Hitchcock's majority, 545.
Prosecuting Attorney-M. H. Kirby, Democrat, 2,047 ; Adam Kail, Republican, 1,563 ; Kirby's majority, 484.
Sheriff-Henry Myers, Democrat, 2,005 ; - Rieser, Republican, 1, 518 ; Myers' majority, 487.
Auditor -- Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 2,031; J. L. Cook, Republican, 1,583 ; Maffett's majority, 448.
Treasurer-J. S. Hare, Democrat, 2,059 ; John Greer, Republican, 1,479 ; Hare's majority, 580.
Recorder-Adam Stutz, Democrat, 1,905 ; - Pool, Republican, 1,626 ; Stutz's majority, 279.
Commissioner-William Beam, Democrat, 1,983; S. Watson, Repub- can, 1,594 ; Beam's majority, 389.
ELECTION OCTOBER 11, 1870.
Supreme Judge-Richard A. Harrison, Democrat, 1,649 ; George W. McElvaine, Republican, 1,211 ; Harrison's majority, 438.
Congressman-Charles N. Lamison; Democrat, 1,650 ; I. D. Clark, Re- publican, 1,214 ; Lamison's majority, 436.
Probate Judge-Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 1,373 ; Michael Brackley, Independent, 1,253 ; Beidler's majority, 120.
Commissioner-Thomas McClain, Independent, 1,639 ; Jacob Hollens- head, Democrat, 1, 180 ; McClain's majority, 459.
Infirmary Directors-A. H. Vanorsdall (3 years), 1,638 ; Tilman Balliet (2 years), 1,636 ; George Harper (1 year), 1,637.
Coroner-Levi Shultz, Democrat, 1,628 ; Daniel Fishel, Independent, 27.
ELECTION OCTOBER 10, 1871.
Governor-George W. McCook, Democrat, 1,915 : Edward F. Noyes, Republican, 1,580 ; McCook's majority, 335.
Senator-A. S. Jenner, Democrat, 1,912, U. F. Cramer, Republican, 1,576.
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Representative -- John Kisor, Democrat, 1,893 ; no opposition.
Common Pleas Judge-C. R. Mott, Democrat, 2,634 ; A. M. Jackson, Republican, 762 ; Mott's majority, 1,872.
Sheriff-Henry Myers, Democrat, 1,917 ; John F. Rieser, Republican, 1,573 ; Myers' majority, 344.
Commissioner-Henry Parker, Republican, 1,671; Milton Morral, Democrat, 1,811 ; Morral's majority, 140.
Surveyor-John Agerter, Democrat, 1,800; James K. Agnew, Republican, 1,659 ; Agerter's majority, 141.
Infirmary Director-Michael Depler, Democrat, 1,897 ; Henry Davis, Sr., Republican, 1,562 ; Depler's majority, 335.
Constitutional Convention *-- For, 2,009 ; against, 1,346 ; majority for, 663.
ELECTION OCTOBER 8, 1872.
Supreme Judge-Isaac B. Riley, Democrat, 2,105 ; Richard R. Porter, Republican, 1,776 ; Riley's majority, 329.
Common Pleas Judge-James Pillars, Democrat, 2,101. No opposition. Auditor-Robert A. McKelly, Democrat, 2,034 ; Henry Miller, Repub- lican, 1,841 ; McKelly's majority, 193.
Clerk of Court-William B. Hitchcock, Democrat, 2, 130; Samuel Lutz, Republican, 1,755; Hitchcock's majority, 375.
Recorder -- Adam Stutz, Democrat, 2,095; Daniel Hartsough, Repub- lican, 1,771; Stutz's majority, 324.
Commissioner-William Beam, Democrat, 2,096.
Coroner-Edward Christen, Democrat, 2,104; Moses Waggoner, Repub- lican, 1,779; Christen's majority, 325.
Infirmary Director-Tilman Balliet, Democrat, 2,099; John McBeth, Republican, 1,789; Balliet's majority, 310.
ELECTION OCTOBER 14, 1873.
Governor-William Allen, Democrat, 2,039; Edward F. Noyes, Repub- lican, 1,364; Allen's majority, 675.
Senator-John Seitz, Democrat, 2,052; David Harpster, Republican, 1,345; Seitz's majority, 707.
Representative-L. A. Brunner, Democrat, 1,934; John Markley, Re- publican, 1,250; Brunner's majority, 684.
Probate Judge-Joel W. Gibson, Democrat, 1,985; William R. De Jean, Republican, 1,404; Gibson's majority, 581.
Prosecuting Attorney-M. I. Kirby, Democrat, 2,071; Henry Maddux, Republican, 1,347; Kirby's majority, 724.
Sheriff-Jacob Schaefer, Democrat, 1,234; H. P. Marshall, Republican, 1,462; Schaefer's majority, 472.
Treasurer-William Smalley, Democrat, 3,261.
Commissioners-Thomas McClain, 1,949; Samuel M. Worth, 1,864; Benjamin F. Kennedy, 1,470; Michael Bretz, 1,456; McClain's majority over Kennedy, 479; Worth's majority over Bretz, 408.
Infirmary Director-Abram H. Vanorsdall, Democrat, 2,052; Moses Kirby, Republican, 1,362; Vanorsdall's majority; 690.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1874.
Congressman-J. P. Cowan, Democrat, 1,687; W. Armstrong, Repub- lican, 1,173; Cowan's majority, 514.
* For a full reconstruction of the Constitution of the State.
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Common Pleas Judge-Thomas Beer, Democrat, 1,703; Josiah Scott, Republican, 1,164; Beer's majority, 539.
Auditor-R. A. McKelly. Democrat, 1,732; J. D. Foucht, Temperance, 930; McKelly's majority, 802.
Commissioner-J. Yentzer, Democrat, 1,359; R. Bennett, Temperance, 438: M. Morral, Independent, 1,055; Yentzer's majority, 304.
Surveyor-J. Greek, Democrat, 1,705; James L. Cook, Temperance, 959; Greek's majority, 746.
Coroner-Edward Christian, Democrat, 1,704; D. L. Kentfield, Tem- perance, 956; Christian's majority, 748.
Infirmary Director-R. McBeth, Democrat, 1,764; H. Peters, Temper- ance, 934; McBeth's majority, 830.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1875.
Governor-William Allen, Democrat, 2,305; R. B. Hayes, Republican, 1,735; Allen's majority, 570.
"For the Commission "-For, 1,998; against, 444; Majority for, 554. Senator-E. T. Stickney, Democrat, 2,287; William Monnett, Repub- lican, 1,734; Stickney's majority, 553.
Representative-L. A. Brunner, Democrat, 2,256; Moses Gibson, Re- publican, 1,724; Brunner's majority, 532.
Clerk of Court-R. D. Dumm, Democrat, 2,238; R. M. Stewart, Repub- lican, 1,766; Dumm's majority, 473.
Prosecuting Attorney-M. H. Kirby, Democrat, 2,279; Adam Kail, Re- publican, 1,715; Kirby's majority, 564.
Sheriff-Jacob Schaefer, Democrat, 2,187; - Lime, Republican,
1,778; Schaefer's majority, 409.
Treasurer-William Smalley, Democrat, 2,306; J. R. Swann, Repub- lican, 1,704; Smalley's majority, 602.
Recorder-Simeon Inman, Democrat, 2,236; John E. Goodrich, Repub- lican, 1, 727; Inman's majority, 509.
Commissioner ----- William Ayres, Democrat, 2,192; O. K. Brown, Repub. lican, 1,802; Ayres' majority, 390.
Infirmary Director-Michael Depler, Democrat, 2,301; D. L. Kentfield, Republican, 1,743; Depler's majority, 558.
ELECTION OCTOBER 10, 1876.
Secretary of State-William Bell, Jr., Democrat, 2,483; Milton Barnes, Republican, 1,902; Bell's majority, 581.
Supreme Judge-William E. Finck, Democrat, 2,489; Washington W. Boynton, Republican, 1,900; Finck's majority, 589.
Congressman-Ebenezer B. Finley, Democrat, 2,490; Peter S. Gross- cup, Republican, 1,897; Finley's majority, 593.
Common Pleas Judge-Thomas Beer, Democrat, 2,491; no opposition. Probate Judge-Joel W. Gibson, Democrat, 2,475; David Harpster, Jr., Republican, 1872; Gibson's majority, 603.
Auditor-John Agerter, Democrat, 2,332; Henry Miller, Republican, 2,019; Agerter's majority, 313.
Treasurer-George W. Biles, Democrat, 2,515; Edwin A. Gordon, Re- publican, 1,869; Biles' majority, 646.
Commissioner-Peter Beam, Democrat, 2,519; Quincy A. Rowse, Re- publican, 1,841; Beam's majority, 678.
Infirmary Director-Jacob Swartz, Democrat, 2,492; James C. Andrews, Republican, 1,907; Swartz's majority, 585.
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Coroner-Jacob Tribolet, Democrat, 2,459; Samuel Shepard, Repub- lican, 1,875; Tribolet's majority, 584.
ELECTION OCTOBER 9, 1877.
Governor-William H. West, Republican, 1,722; Richard M. Bishop, Democrat, 2,405; Bishop's majority, 879.
Supreme Judge-William W. Johnson, Republican, 1, 734; John W. Okey, Democrat, 2,391; Okey's majority, 657.
Senator-Lovell B. Harris, Republican, 1,711; John Seitz, Demo- crat, 2,391; Seitz's majority, 680.
Representative-Isaac M. Kirby, Republican, 1,775; Willard D. Tyler, Democrat, 2,350; Tyler's majority, 575.
Common Pleas Judge-Jacob F. - -, Republican, 1,735; Henry H. Dodge, Democrat 2,395; Dodge's majority, 660.
Prosecuting Attorney-Miller B. Smith, Republican, 1,736; Moses H. Kirby, Democrat, 2,373; Kirby's majority, 637.
Sheriff-John M. Houston, Democrat, 2,125; Joseph Hutter, Repub- lican, 1,819; Houston's majority, 306.
Commissioner-Hiram J. Starr, Republican, 1,794 ; Jacob Yentzer, Democrat, 2,228; Yentzer's majority, 494.
Surveyor-William McDowell, Republican, 1,745; Jacob Greek, Demo- crat, 2,383; Greek's majority, 638.
Infirmary Director-James H. Lindsey, Republican, 1,738; Robert Mc- Beth, Democrat, 2,396; McBeth's majority, 658.
Free Banking Act-For, 605; against, 1,826; majority against, 1,221. ELECTION OCTOBER 8, 1878.
Secretary of State-Milton Barnes, Republican, 1,907; David R. Paige, Democrat, 2,448; Paige's majority, 541.
Supreme Judge-William White, Republican, 1,903; Alexander F. Hume, Democrat, 2,452; Hume's majority, 549.
Congressman-E. B. Finley, Democrat, 2,354; Charles Foster, Repub- lican, 1,944; Finley's majority, 410.
Clerk of Court-Robert D. Dumm, Democrat, 2,565; W. E. Benton, Re- publican, 1,787; Dumm's majority, 778.
Auditor -- John Agerter, Democrat, 2,119; Landline Smith, Republican, 2,201; Smith's majority, 82.
Treasurer-George W. Bates, Democrat, 2,525; Robert W. Pool, Re- publican, 1,831; Bate's majority, 694.
Recorder-Simeon Inman, Democrat, 2,581; John E. Goodrich, Repub- lican, 1,766; Inman's majority, 815.
Commissioner-William Ayres, Democrat, 2,042; Benjamin F. Ken- nedy, Republican, 1,992; N. Willoughby, Independent, 200; Ayres' ma- jority, 50.
Infirmary Director-Elias Streby, Democrat, 2,450; James H. Lindsay, Republican, 1,829; Streby's majority, 551.
Coroner-Jacob Tribolet, Democrat, 2,408; George W. Kenan, Repub- lic, 1,899; Tribolet's majority, 509.
ELECTION OCTOBER 14, 1879.
Governor-Charles Foster, Republican, 2,282; Thomas Ewing, Demo- crat, 2,812; Ewing's majority, 530.
Supreme Judge-William W. Johnson, Republican, 2,261; William J. Gilmore, Democrat, 2,830; Gilmore's majority, 569.
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Senator-Stephen R. Harris, Republican, 2,240; Moses H. Kirby, Dem- ocrat, 2,825; Kirby's majority, 585.
Probate Judge-William R. De Jean, Republican, 2,206; Joel W. Gib- son, Democrat, 2,849; Gibson's majority, 643.
Prosecuting Attorney-William F. Pool, Republican, 2,213; George G. White, Democrat, 2,860; White's majority, 647.
Sheriff-John M. Houston, Democrat, 2.820; Henry Myers, Repub- lican, 2,156; Myers' majority, 664.
Commissioner-Benjamin F. Kennedy, Republican, 2,446; William M. Baldwin, Democrat, 2,604; Baldwin's majority, 158.
Infirmary Director-John Greer, Republican, 2,260; John Swartz, Dem- ocrat, 2,822; Swartz's majority, 562.
ELECTION OCTOBER 12, 1880.
Secretary of State - Charles Townsend, Republican, 2,316; William Lang, Democrat, 2,920; Lang's majority, 604.
Supreme Judge-George W. McIlvaine, Republican, 2,316; Martin D. Follett, Democrat, 2,921; Follett's majority, 605.
Congressman - S. E. Fink, Republican, 2,315; George W. Geddes, Democrat, 2,925,
Commissioner- John Greer, Republican, 2,412; Abraham Bope, Re- publican, 2,125; Henry Herring, Democrat, 2,791; George Harper, Demo- crat, 3,012.
Treasurer-John L. Lewis, Republican, 2,314; George W. Freet, Dem- ocrat, 2,913; Freet's majority, 599.
Surveyor-Isaac M. Kirby, Republican, 2,568; Jacob Greek, Democrat, 2,596; Greek's majority, 28.
Infirmary Director-David S. Bretz, Republican, 2,306; Reuben Low- master, Democrat, 2,865.
ELECTION NOVEMBER, 1880.
President-James A. Garfield, Republican, 2,398; Winfield S. Hancock, Democrat, 2,983; Hancock's majority, 585.
ELECTION OCTOBER 11, 1881.
Governor - Charles Foster, Republican, 1,963; John W. Bookwalter, Democrat, 2.644; Abraham R. Ludlow, 184; John Seitz, 1; Bookwalter's majority, 681.
Supreme Judge-Nicholas Longworth, Republican, 1,979; Edward F. Bingham, Democrat, 264; Gideon T. Stewart, 174; Longworth's majority, 1,715.
Senator -- Moses H. Kirby, Democrat, 2,628; Martin Deal, 9; Kirby's majority, 2, 619.
Representative-L. A. Brunner, Democrat, 2,574; Samuel Lutz, Re- publican, 2,144; Brunner's majority, 430.
Common Pleas Judge- Thomas Beer, Democrat, 2,631. No opponent. Clerk of Court-Hiram H. Hitchcock, Democrat, 2,140; Avery Hender- son, Republican, 2,540; Henderson's majority, 400.
Prosecuting Attorney -- Robert McKelly, Democrat, 2,516; Robert Carey, Republican, 2,149; McKelly's majority, 367.
Sheriff-Charles F. Schuler, Democrat, 2,545; V. O. Tuttle, Republican 2,521; Schuler's majority, 24.
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HISTORY OF WYANDOT COUNTY.
Auditor-John Agerter, Democrat, 2,175; Landline Smith, Republican, 2,521; Smith's majority, 346.
Recorder-Simeon Inman, Democrat, 2,854; Hazard P. Tracy, Repub- lican 1,893; Inman's majority, 961.
Commissioner-John K. Hare, Democrat, 2,623; Cyrus Griffith, Repub- lican, 2,096; Hare's majority, 527.
Infirmary Director-Elias Streby, Democrat, 2,627; David L. Kentfield, Republican, 2,108; Streby's majority, 519.
ELECTION OCTOBER 10, 1882.
Secretary of State-Charles Townsend, Republican, 1,850; James W. Newman, Democrat, 2,347; Fred Schumaker, -, 20; George L. Hafer, -, 1; Newman's majority, 497.
Supreme Judge-John H. Doyle, Republican, 1,844; John W. Okey, Democrat, 2,356; John W. Roseborough, 21; Lloyd G. Tuttle, 1; Okey's majority, 512.
Congressman-Lovell B. Harris, Republican, 1,844; George E. Seney, Democrat, 2,336; scattering, 13; Seney's majority, 492.
Probate Judge-John L. Lewis, Republican, 1,826; Darius D. Clayton, Democrat, 2,356; Clayton's majority, 530.
Treasurer-Henry Kear, Republican, 1,821; George W. Freet, Demo- crat, 2,393; Freet's majority, 572.
Commissioner-Isaac Norton, Republican, 1,811; A. H. Vanorsdall, Democrat, 2,386; Vanorsdall's majority, 575.
Infirmary Director-Joseph Ellis, Republican, 1,849; Jacob C. Wentz, Democrat, 2,352; Wentz's majority, 503.
Coroner-I. B. Gibbs, Republican, 1,844; James N. Nelson, Democrat, 2,370; Nelson's majority, 526.
ELECTION OCTOBER 9, 1883.
Governor-Joseph B. Foraker, Republican, 2,241; George Hoadley, Democrat, 3,056; Ferdinand Shumacher,- -, 21; Hoadley's majority, 815.
Supreme Judge (short term)-William H. Upson, Republican, 2,233; Martin D. Follett, Democrat, 3,068; Follett's majority, 835.
Supreme Judge (long and unexpired term)-John H. Doyle, Republican, 2,234; Selwyn N. Owen, Democrat, 3,068; Owen's majority, 834.
Senator-John H. Williston, Democrat, 3,062. No opposition.
Representative-L. A. Brunner, Democrat, 2,984; Joseph A. Maxwell, Republican, 2,290; Brunner's majority, 694.
Sheriff-Charles F. Schuler, Democrat, 3,137; Irvin Bacon, Republican, 2,139; Schuler's majority, 998.
Commissioner-George Harper, Democrat, 2,849; Benjamin Morris, Re- publican, 2,416; Harper's majority, 433.
Surveyor- William C. Gear, Democrat, 3,130; O. E. Reynolds, Repub- lican, 2,158; Gear's majority, 972.
Infirmary Director-Reuben Lowmaster, Democrat, 2,992; Milton Kear, , 2,262; Lowmaster's majority, 730.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Judicial Amendment-For, 2,064; against, 1,357; majority for, 707.
Regulation and taxation of the liquor traffic-For, 771; against, 2,351; majority against, 1,580.
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HISTORY OF WYANDOT COUNTY.
Prohibition of intoxicating liquors-For, 2,674; against, 1802; majority for, 872.
The following table shows the total vote in each township as cast at the October election of 1883:
Antrim.
135
"Pit
313
Nevada Village
432
Richland
361
Crane ..
351
Ridge
127
Upper Sandusky.
870
Salem ..
278
Crawford.
581
Sycamore
325
Eden ..
251
Tymochtee
386
Jackson
469
Marseilles
201
Total
5,336
Mifflin
256
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following is a summary of those who have represented Wyandot County as United States, State and County officers.
CONGRESSMEN.
John Carey, 1859-61; John Berry, 1873-1875.
STATE SENATORS.
NAMES.
YEARS.
NAMES.
YEARS.
Amos E. Wood.
1845-46
William Lang
1862-64
Henry Cronise.
1846-48
Thomas J. Orr.
1864-66
Joel W. Wilson.
1848-50
Curtis Berry, Jr ..
1866-70
Michael Brackley".
1850-51
Alexander E. Jenner
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