Representative Henry John Nietert View All Years

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Henry John Nietert

Linn County

Linn county sends two staunch republicans to the house this year, the subject of this sketch a returned member. The Hon. H. J. Nietert was born at Dayton, Ohio, March 12, 1848. His parents removed to this state in 1854, locating first in Clayton county, afterwards removing to Delaware county. He received his education in the common schools, and a thoroughly practical one by close application to his duties. In 1878 he located in Walker, his present home, and has done more for the up building of that town than any of its citizens. From the time he located there till 1885 he was in the general merchandise business. Aside from this he was also engaged in the creamery business, and developed that industry to a great extent in different parts of Linn county. When the residents of Walker needed a bank, Mr. Nietert organized the Exchange bank, to which he gives most of his attention. He has held the position of president of the Iowa State Dairy association. This is his third term in the legislature. He is identified with the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. He is a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Nietert has worked as faithfully for the republican party as for the interests of his town, and in legislation is liberal in his views. While strong in his convictions he is willing to concede points where benefits can be derived from his yielding. His re-election to the house for a third term is a just recognition of his labors in the party and an evidence of his prominence politically and as a citizen. Last year he served on the following committees: Code, appropriations, railroads and commerce, banks and banking, telegraph, telephone and express, insurance, suppression of intemperance, mines and mining, and building and loan. His name is prominently mentioned for speaker at the approaching session, and should he receive the honor he will make an excellent presiding officer and a conscientious one.

House District 48