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Domestic News
November 13, 1860
The Buchanan County Guardian
Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
What is this article about?
The Board of Supervisors elected in the county comprises 12 Republicans and 4 Democrats from various townships, praised as intelligent and capable officers under the new system.
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Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors elected in
this County stands 12 Republicans and
4 Democrats. The following, are the
names of the gentlemen composing the
Board:
Alton—E Sanborn, Rep
Buffalo Grove—C. H. Jakway, Rep
Byron—E. P. Baker, Rep.
Cono—Mr. Hovey, Rep.
Fremont—Mr. Fleming, Rep.
Homer—Mr. Allen, Dem.
Jefferson—J. Johnson, Dem.
Liberty—Wm. Logan, Rep.
Madison—J. B. Ward, Rep.
Middlefield—Mr. Kerr, Rep
Newton—Mr. Richardson, Dem
Perry—D. B. Sandford, Rep.
Superior—Wm. C. Nelson, Rep.
Sumner—Mr. Beach, Rep.
Washington—G. W. Bemis, Rep.
Westburg—Mr. Wilkinson, Dem
So far as our acquaintance extends
with these gentlemen, we feel authorized
in saying that they are intelligent men.
and will make capable officers. Most of
the selections could not have been bet
tered, and we think, as a whole, a more
capable board could not have been elec
ted. We feel confident that the interests
of the County will not suffer in their
hands. We feel more assured than ever
of the popularity of the new system with
us.
The Board of Supervisors elected in
this County stands 12 Republicans and
4 Democrats. The following, are the
names of the gentlemen composing the
Board:
Alton—E Sanborn, Rep
Buffalo Grove—C. H. Jakway, Rep
Byron—E. P. Baker, Rep.
Cono—Mr. Hovey, Rep.
Fremont—Mr. Fleming, Rep.
Homer—Mr. Allen, Dem.
Jefferson—J. Johnson, Dem.
Liberty—Wm. Logan, Rep.
Madison—J. B. Ward, Rep.
Middlefield—Mr. Kerr, Rep
Newton—Mr. Richardson, Dem
Perry—D. B. Sandford, Rep.
Superior—Wm. C. Nelson, Rep.
Sumner—Mr. Beach, Rep.
Washington—G. W. Bemis, Rep.
Westburg—Mr. Wilkinson, Dem
So far as our acquaintance extends
with these gentlemen, we feel authorized
in saying that they are intelligent men.
and will make capable officers. Most of
the selections could not have been bet
tered, and we think, as a whole, a more
capable board could not have been elec
ted. We feel confident that the interests
of the County will not suffer in their
hands. We feel more assured than ever
of the popularity of the new system with
us.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Board Of Supervisors
Election Results
Republicans
Democrats
Township Representatives
What entities or persons were involved?
E Sanborn
C. H. Jakway
E. P. Baker
Mr. Hovey
Mr. Fleming
Mr. Allen
J. Johnson
Wm. Logan
J. B. Ward
Mr. Kerr
Mr. Richardson
D. B. Sandford
Wm. C. Nelson
Mr. Beach
G. W. Bemis
Mr. Wilkinson
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
E Sanborn
C. H. Jakway
E. P. Baker
Mr. Hovey
Mr. Fleming
Mr. Allen
J. Johnson
Wm. Logan
J. B. Ward
Mr. Kerr
Mr. Richardson
D. B. Sandford
Wm. C. Nelson
Mr. Beach
G. W. Bemis
Mr. Wilkinson
Outcome
12 republicans and 4 democrats elected to the board.
Event Details
The Board of Supervisors for the county was elected with members from various townships, mostly Republicans, and is regarded as capable and beneficial for county interests under the new system.