Representative from Bremer county, was born in Buchanan county, Iowa, December 11, 1861, of German parentage. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Waverly, Bremer county, which has since been his home. Attended the public schools and learned the printer's trade. Was editor of the Waverly Democrat for twenty-five years. Was postmaster of his city during the administration of Grover Cleveland. He became a member of the democratic state central committee in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. Was its chairman in 1906, directing the vigorous and almost successful campaign of that year. At present he devotes his time to the national league for medical freedom, of which he is national second vice-president. Was nominated by the democratic members of the thirty-third general assembly as their candidate for speaker. Elected representative in 1906, re-elected in 1908, 1910, 1912 and 1914. A democrat in politics.

Representative from Bremer county, was born in Buchanan county, Iowa, December 11, 1861, of German parentage. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Waverly, Bremer county, which has since been his home. Attended the public schools and learned the printer's trade. Was editor of the Waverly Democrat for twenty-five years. Was postmaster of his city during the administration of Grover Cleveland. He became a member of the democratic state central committee in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. Was its chairman in 1906, directing the vigorous and almost successful campaign of that year. At present he devotes his time to the national league for medical freedom, of which is national second vice-president. Was nominated by the democratic members of the Thirty-third general assembly as their candidate for speaker. Elected representative in 1906, re-elected in 1908, 1910 and 1912. A democrat in politics.

Representative from Bremer county, was born in Buchanan county, Iowa, December 11, 1861, of German parentage. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Waverly, Bremer county, which has since been his home. Attended the public schools and learned the printer's trade. Has been editor of the Waverly Democrat for the past twenty-four years. Was postmaster of his city during the administration of Grover Cleveland. He became a member of the Democratic State Central Committee in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. Was secretary of that body during the first term of his incumbency and became its chairman in 1906, directing the vigorous and almost successful campaign of that year. Besides his newspaper business, to which he gives his personal attention, he is interested in various successful enterprises in his city. Was nominated by the democratic members of the Thirty-third General Assembly as their candidate for speaker. Elected Representative in 1906, re-elected in 1908 and 1910. A Democrat in polities.

Representative from Bremer county, was born in Buchanan county, Iowa, December 11, 1861, of German parentage. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Waverly, Bremer county, which has since been his home. Attended the public schools and learned the printer's trade. Has been editor of the Waverly Democrat for the past twenty-two years. Was postmaster of his city during the administration of Grover Cleveland. He became a member of the Democratic State Central Committee in 1904 and was re-elected in 1906. Was secretary of that body during the first term of his incumbency and became its chairman in 1906, directing the vigorous and almost successful campaign of that year. Besides his newspaper business, to which he gives his personal attention, he is interested in various successful enterprises in his city. Elected Representative in 1906, and re-elected in 1908. A Democrat in politics.

Representative from Bremer county. Born in Buchanan county, Iowa, of German parentage. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Waverly, Bremer county, which has since been his home. Attended the public schools and learned the printer's trade. Has been editor of the Waverly Democrat for the past twenty years. Was postmaster of his city during the administration of Grover Cleveland. He became a member of the Democratic State Central Committee in 1904 and was re-elected in 1906. Was secretary of that body during the first term of his incumbency and became its chairman in 1906, directing the vigorous and almost successful campaign of that year. Besides his newspaper business, to which he gives his personal attention, he is interested in various successful enterprises in his city. A Democrat in politics. A Democrat in politics.