Son to Zearing late in 1882 or early in 1883. It was Republican in politics. The name was changed to "Zearing Register" under which name it commenced about the twentieth of January, 1883.
"THE CRUCIBLE," a bright little weekly, commenced at Zearing, about November 1, 1885, published by Mr. Morton Kuhn. ft ceased about April 1, 1856.
"THE MAXWELL TIMES," of Maxwell, was published for a short time only.
"THE REFLECTOR" was the first newspaper published at Amescommencing, as claimed, before "The Intelligencer commenced publication which was in April, 1868. The Rev. Hezekiah GILBERT was its editor. He afterwards became the editor of the "Advance," and now of the Congregationalist, at Boston. "The Reflector" ceased publication after a few month's trial.
"THE AURORA" is published at the Iowa Agricultural College nine months in the year. It commenced about 1872, and is still being published monthly during the school term each year.
"THE MESSAGE," a religious monthly, commenced publication about November. 1885, and quit about July, 1886. It was published by Rev. H. J. Everly, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ames. It was of short life.
This closes the history of the Press of Story County to April, 1887.
The following came up after April, 1877 and before publication:
"THE CAMBRIDGE GARLAND," Republican.
"THE STORY CITY NEWS," Republican.
GOVERNORS OF IOWA.
Anson Briggs, elected October 26, 1816.
Stephen Hempstead, elected August 5, 1850. James W. Grimes, elected August 3, 1854.
Ralph P. Lowe, elected October 13, 1857.
Samuel J. Kirkwood, elected October 11, 1859. Wm. M. Stone, elected October 13, 1863.
Wm. M. Stone, re-elected October 10, 1865. Samuel Merrill, elected October 8, 1867.
Samuel Merrill, elected October 13, 1869.
Cyrus C. Carpenter, elected October 11, 1871. Cyrus C. Carpenter, elected October 8, 1873.
Samuel J. Kirkwood, elected October 13, 1875. Resigned, February, 1877.
Joshua G. Newbold, Lieutenant Governor, took oath of Governor February 1, 1877.
John H. Gear, elected October 10, 1877. John H. Gear, elected October 8, 1879.
Buren R. Sherman, elected October 12, 1881.