Hamilton, T. M.

HAMILTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/10/2008 at 23:11:39

Maquoketa Excelsior
September 11, 1873

Biographies of Candidates for
State and County Office in 1873 Election.

State Representative, Republican

George C. Heberling, of Sabula, is thirty-five years of age, but though a young man, has seen service as a public officer. He came to Jackson county in 1854, and has grown with the county. When the war broke out he enlisted in Company A, Twenty-fourth Iowa, and served till February, 1864, when he was honorably discharged on account of wounds received in the campaign against Wicksburg. He is a rising lawyer, and as a thorough business man is winning reputation very rapidly. Two years ago he was first nominated for the office he has honored and to which his friends hope to re-elect him. His record as member of the last General Assembly is one to which he can point with pride. His endorsement at the convention, where he received the unanimous vote of the delegates, must be very gratifying to him, as well as an assurance to those who do not know him that he is emphatically the man for the place.

County Surveyor

Sam Perin, of South Fork, candidate for County Surveyor, is a “Hoosier” by birth, but came to Iowa when quite young, and since 1844 has been a resident of the Hawkeye State. Since 1845 he has been a practical engineer, and for years was engaged in surveying Government lands in Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. He has been engineer on several railroads, and always found competent; of late he has been city engineer of Maquoketa, and has resurveyed and platted every piece of land in our city, correcting many errors in the old surveys. His long and varied experience in the line of civil engineering eminently qualifies him for the office to which he has been nominated and if his merits are recognized he will certainly be elected.

State Representative, Republican

J. R. Plumb, of Farmers Creek, colleague of Mr. Heberling, is a man of sixty years of age, an old resident of the county, and a man long identified with public interests. He has held some office in the township almost ever since in the county – generally as school officer, where his superior intelligence, shrewd business tact, and firm, straightforward manner made him very useful. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors some years since, and it was while there his merits began to be generally appreciated and he received the nomination for the office we now hope to see him grace. He made a good run, but the Democratic majority was too large to overcome, and he was defeated. Esq. Plumb was originally a carpenter and builder, but of late has been farming. He is a good, competent, faithful man, and will receive a hearty support.

County Treasurer, Republican

Captain T. M. Hamilton of Perry, is one of the most worthy men we ever knew. It was our pleasure to be quite intimately associated with him during the war, when as Captain of Company M, Second Iowa Cavalry, he sustained the reputation of being one of the best and bravest of men. Captain Hamilton is about thirty-five years of age, has a good education, is a careful, accurate business man, and is as honest and conscientious in all transactions as any man in Jackson county. In his hands the funds of the county will be safe. The old members of the Second Iowa will all support the gallant Captain, and will be rejoiced in case of his election. The Captain is a modest, retiring man, who never sought office; but if the office seeks him, it will find him ready to faithfully discharge its duties.

County Auditor, Republican

Thomas E. Blauchard was born in this county thirty-one years since. He was one of the “first white children” born in the county and he has been white ever since. He was a soldier in the 24th Iowa during the rebellion, and received such wounds as incapacitated him for hard physical labor. But Blanchard is a good office man. He writes a plain legible hand, is accurate and rapid in figures, is attentive to any business entrusted to his care, and competent for any position. He has been in the office several years and knows all about the details. No more appropriate man for the office of Auditor could have been found in the county then T. E. Blanchard. Who will hold it for two years more. His run two years since showed the estimate put upon him and he is ever more popular than then.

Sheriff

Thomas B. Warren, of Bellevue, candidate for Sheriff, a man of about thirty years, is a son of Colonel W. A. Warren, the first Sheriff Jackson county ever had. Thomas B. was born in the county, and has always resided in the town which gave him birth. He is full of pluck and energy, and as Sheriff of the county would make it very hot for any man he had the “papers” to take. The delegation of the town where he resides voted solid for him, showing that where best known he has most friends. He is prompt, rapid, and public business entrusted to his care will be dispatched on time and in order. He will receive a heavy vote from political opponents, because they know his business capacity.

County Superintendent

For Superintendent of Public Instruction, J. H. Gibson, of Perry, a classical graduate of Monmouth College, located at Monmouth, Ill., and ranked among the first class educational institutions of that State. Mr. Gibson was born in Beaver county, Pa., and came to Jackson county, Iowa, in 1868. He is 25 years of age, of fine appearance, courteous and polite, and in every way qualified. Our schools are of too much importance to be entrusted to men who lack intelligence or industry. Mr. Gibson possesses the requisite qualifications, and if elected would raise the standard of our schools. Give him the full vote and elect him.

Drainage Commissioner

Mr. J. J. Gray, of Union, the candidate for Drainage Commissioner is a good, active, business man, who don’t want the office for which he was nominated, but who is competent to fill any office on the list. He is a thorough going, correct man, and our people would honor themselves and the office by electing Mr. Gray Drainage Commissioner. We may here add that the fees of the office of Drainage Commissioner of Jackson county will not aggregate more than seventeen dollars per year. Any friends who think Mr. Gray should “shell out” much electioneering money will please bear this in mind.

Deputy Coroner

Of Dr. Gaylor, our candidate for Coroner, we are sorry to say we know nothing, except that common report says he is a good man for the position. We do not know the Doctor’s weight or his “sitting” qualifications, but hope he has sufficient avoirdupois to grace any body he may have to “sit” upon. Andrew could furnish a good Deputy Coroner in case Dr. Gaylor proves deficient or has more “sitting” than one can do.