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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1905

Page

17

Early Iowa Statehood and Johnson County Founding Figures

The article chronicles Johnson county's role in Iowa's transition from territory to state, detailing governors like Champers and Clarke, the temporary capitol in Iowa City, and the 1846 ratification of the first Iowa constitution. It notes key elections, legislative actions, and the political shift leading to statehood. It also lists territorial officials, early offices, and the 1841 legislative move to Iowa City.

George S. Hampton Jease Williame Hampton Mr. Williams Thomas Hughes Capital Reporter Legislative’ Assembly Iowa City Walter Butler Flat Harrison Jol Champers Kentucky Iowa Champers James Clarke Conway Polk Towa City Johnson Governo Chambers H. W. Stull Chambers Johnson County Congress Chatbers Iola Chamers Thaze O. H. W. Stull Samus Z. Barr Jesse Williams William L. Gilbert Robert M. Secrest Morgas Reno John M. Coleman Anson Hart William Reynolds Charles Mazon Joesph Williama Thomas. Wilson Supreme Court Charles Weston John G. Deshler Howard Johnston Territory Thornton Bayless George 5. Hampton Eastin Mortis Thomas Johnson Keae Leffler Gideon S. Bailey United State Ansel Briggs Jackson County Elisha Cutler,Jr van Buren County Joseph I. Fales Des Moines County Morgag Reno Jonusot County General Assembly Union Smiley H. Bonham Legisto Briggs Becautte Bopham Avon Capitol A. ©. Dodge al Fred Rich Dodge Rich Big Gore Clear Creek John Chambers Robert Lucas Lucas Stoll Burlington Territorial Council Senate Dubuque Jackson M. Bainbridge J. 8. Kirkpatrick Scott and Clinton J. W. Parser Cedar and Linn George Green Muscatine and S. C. Hastings Louisa Washington Francis Springe

Legislative Assembly Members Named After State Election

The report lists named representatives by county including Van Buren Des Moines Henry Jefferson Louisa Washington and Cedar with J W Parker elected president of the council Warner Lewis speaker and clerks Hampton Gardener and others. A prominent mention of the most notable members will follow.

David E. Blair George Hepner James M. Morgan Des Moines Asbay Porter Paton Watson Simeon Snead Henry Richard Quinton Jeferson William I. Toole Louisa Thomas Barker Washington Henry Felener Johnson Samuel P. Higgenson Thomas Denson Cedar, Jones and Linn J. M. Robertson James Grant Scott Clinton James K. Morse Jackson Warner Lewis Charles H. Booth Dubuque Delaware Clayton J. W. Parker George S. Hampton Stephen B. Gardener

Injury Report From Slezack Hill Coasting Accident

Christian Zimmerli, son of Fred Zimmerli, suffered no serious injuries after his sled collided with a bob pulled up the hill. He was severely bruised about the head but recovered without lasting harm.

Chrstian Zimmerli Fred Zimmerli Slezack’s Hill

Tramp pictured in police file linked to local saloon fray

Officers Rowe and Chief Martin say a crippled tramp with a knife was involved in a free for all in a local saloon last week. They recall a police court handbill describing and pictured him, but it has eluded them despite two days of searching. They fear the print was lost in the last three months.

Oficer Rowe Martin Rower Hat Mallin Wisconsin Seattle Washington

New Summer School For Sunday School Teachers

Dr and Mrs H OH Fairall return from Waterloo and Clear Lake where Dr Fairall aided in organizing a summer school for Sunday school teachers of all denominations. The program will run with Chautauqua events and other activities.

H. OH. Fairall Waterloo Clear Lake

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Gil R. Irish Clark Gates Cot Hardware Readquarters Dubuque ST Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company Gatch's Christian Zimmerli The Iowa Methodists Women’s Relief Corps King’s Daughters Steppel Clinton Street Yacht Club Durkee
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