Represents the three counties of Humboldt, Pocahontas and Buena Vista, has been a member of the house for the past two sessions and the extra, and acquired no little amount of fame on account of his extensive knowledge of the code. He had learned to know the section numbers of almost every important provision in the code, and hardly ever failed to remember just what the statute provided in a given case. He had a leading part in the revision of the code, and was appointed a member of the supervising committee which had charge of the publication of the code this year. He attracted much attention by his opposition to corporations, especially insurance companies, and his ingenuity in forming laws to regulate corporations dealing with the public gave him a good standing with his rural constituents, so that this year he was chosen as the man to represent them in the senate. In that body he will occupy an influential position from the opening of the session. He is no orator, but a close, hard worker, and will be found, as usual, against extravagant appropriations and in favor of an economical administration in state affairs. His birthplace was in Pennsylvania, in 1844, where he lived and worked on a farm until 1871, and has practiced law in Humboldt since 1872. In politics he is an ardent republican. He has served Humboldt as mayor. He is a member of the Masonic order, and attends the Congregational church, though not a member. Mr. Finch is a bachelor. Last session he served on the committees on code, judiciary, banks and banking, building and loan, constitutional amendments, private corporations, enrolled bills, and representative districts.

Who represents the three counties of Humboldt, Pocahontas and Buena Vista, has been a member of the house for the past two sessions and the extra, and acquired no little amount of fame on account of his extensive knowledge of the code. He had learned to know the section numbers of almost every important provision in the code, and hardly ever failed to remember just what the statute provided in a given case. He had a leading part in the revision of the code, and was appointed a member of the supervising committee which had charge of the publication of the code this year. He attracted much attention by his opposition to corporations, especially insurance companies, and his ingenuity in forming laws to regulate corporations dealing with the public gave him a good standing with his rural constituents, so that this year he was chosen as the man to represent them in the senate. In that body he will occupy an influential position from the opening of the session. He is no orator, but a close, hard worker, and will be found, as usual, against extravagant appropriations and in favor of an economical administration in state affairs. His birthplace was in Pennsylvania, in 1844, where he lived and worked on a farm until 1871, and has practiced law in Humboldt since 1872. In politics he is an ardent republican. He has served Humboldt as mayor. He is a member of the Masonic order, and attends the Congregational church, though not a member. Mr. Finch is a bachelor. Last session he served on the committees on code, judiciary, banks and banking, building and loan, constitutional amendments, private corporations, enrolled bills, and representative districts.

Member of the House from Humboldt county. He was born on a farm in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1844. He attended the common schools in Bradford county. Until 25 years of age he lived on the farm, teaching school during the winter months in Pennsylvania and New York. During this time he read law. He came west to Waterloo, Iowa, in April, 1871, and in September following was admitted to the bar. Next year he removed to Springvale, now Humboldt, and began life as a lawyer. He has remained there since. He was chosen mayor of Humboldt, the Republicans being his supporters for the position. He is a member of the Masonic order. Though not a member of any religious denomination he usually attends the Congregational church. He was a member of the House two years ago and served on the committees on judiciary, federal relations, banks and banking, agriculture, labor and private corporations.

Member of the House from Humboldt county. He was born on a farm in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1844. He attended the common schools in Bradford county. Until 25 years of age he lived on the farm, teaching school during the winter months in Pennsylvania and New York. During this time he read law. He came west to Waterloo, Iowa, in April, 1871, and in September following was admitted to the bar. Next year he removed to Springvale, now Humboldt, and began life as a lawyer. He has remained there since. He was chosen mayor of Humboldt, the Republicans being his supporters for the position. He is a member of the Masonic order. Though not a member of any religious denomination he usually attends the Congregational church. He was a member of the House two years ago and served on the committees on judiciary, federal relations, banks and banking, agriculture, labor and private corporations.