Des Moines county returns this winter the Hon. W. B. Hunt, of Burlington, democratic member of the house. Mr. Hunt was a member of the Twenty-sixth General Assembly, and made a most favorable record. He was born in the county that he represents, October 4, 1857, and with the exception of one year in the city of Burlington, he has lived on a farm near there all his life. His education was obtained in the public schools and colleges of that city. His marriage to Miss Alice M. Stewart was consummated about a dozen years ago, and to them were born two daughters, Clara and Helen. They are members of the Methodist church. When he entered upon his legislative duties two years ago, it. was his first experience in public office-holding. He has been active in the democratic politics of his district since he attained his majority. Last session he served on the committees on banks and banking, hospitals for the insane, Agricultural college, woman's suffrage, penitentiaries, and horticulture.

The Democratic member of the House from Des Moines county is the Hon. W. B. Hunt, of Burlington. He was born in Des Moines county, October 4, 1857. and has lived on a farm near Burlington all his life, with the exception of one year in the city. He received his education in the Burlington public schools and colleges. He was married about ten years ago to Miss Alice M. Stewart. They have two daughters, Clara Louise, aged 8, and Helen, aged 5. He is a member of Grace M. E. church, at Burlington. Mr. Hunt has never been an officeholder or seeker in any sense of the word, but for all that he has been an active worker for the success of the Democratic party all his life. He owns a large farm near town and commands the respect of all the people who know him.