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DRAMATIC ORDER KNIGHTS OF KHORASSAN.
El Capitan Temple No. 94, Muncie.
El Capitan Temple was organized July 12, 1900, in the Anthony block, with the following as charter members: Art F. Andrews, C. L. Bender, A. S. Botkin, E. E. Botkin, O. E. Baldwin, August Braun, L. W. Cates, Adam Deems, A. T. Eastes, Chas. B. Fudge, Enos Geiger, Chas. Gass, C. Hanika, A. O. Hoppes, Chas. B. Kirk, J. O. Lewellen, Jos. G. Leffler, Aug. Maick, S. L. McKimmey, C. W. Neiswanger, G. T. Orr, O. I. Reasoner, Jacob Stif- fler, Mark Topp. Sel Votaw, G. G. Williamson, I. J. Young, D. V. Zimmer- man.
The present officers are: August Maick, Royal Vizier ; J. O. Lewellen, Grand Emir; O. I. Reasoner, Sheik; J. Harve Leffler, Mahedi; A. O. Hoppes, Secy ; F. D. Conyers, Treas .; C. T. Redding, Satrap; Arch Hobbs, Sahib; A. T. Eastes, C. Hanika, Wm. Smith, Trustees.
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FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.
The Muncie Lodge of Eagles was organized in Red Men's hall, corner of Iligh and Jackson streets, May 2, 1902. The membership now numbers 475, and their club and lodge rooms are at 214 South Walnut. The charter members were: Chas. Gwinnup, Geo. I'. Davis, Jno. J. Mchan, Jno. P. Weisse, Jno. C. Griesheimer, Geo. R. Andrews, Claud E. Berry, Ed. T. Con- nell, Thos. Carroll, Jerry Crawley, Jno. Duffy, Wm. Dwyer, Chas. Eby, Aug. Ernst, Ray G. Hickok, Geo. M. Ellis, Wm. Elliott, J. L. Flatter, T. F. Grady, C. A. Griesheimer, Chas. Heffner, Jas. E. Osborn, Wm. Osborn, Jno. Kret- schiner, A. D. Maddux, S. D. Maddux, A. N. Maddux, Alex. Martin, Asa Kloff, W. A. McIlvain, Walt Newman, W. V. Nickerson, W. Newbold, W. A. Petty, W. E. Petty, C. R. Price, L. L. Perdine, Wm. Pash, Jas. Ryan, M. C. Reardon, D. Shanahan, Jno. Shanahan, W. Shanahan, T. F. Soules, Geo. A. Smith, Jno. M. Seitz, Ralph Shaw, Cal Shaw, Jno. Sullivan, Jere Sullivan, E. O. Streeter, I. Martin, J. B. Swearington, Curt Turner, E. Thrams, N. Thrams, C. A. Weise, Jno. Nuckols, M. A. Wright, A. R. Wolff, W. H. Warfel, F. H. Warner.
The present officers are: C. W. Dearth, Worthy Pres .; Jno. Kretsch- mer, Worthy Vice Pres. ; Jno. Mchan, Past Wor. Pres .; F. H. Young, Wor. Chap .; Jac Melton, Wor. Con .; Gco. P. Davis, Sec .; C. Gwinnup, Treas. ; P. T. Moore, Geo. Derrick, D. Shanahan, Wor. Trustees.
Ladies of the Golden Eagle, Albany.
The Albany branch of this order was organized May 27, 1899, with charter members as follows: H. J. Wickersham, Phebe Wickersham, James Werst, L. G. Werst, H. J. Swanders, Ellen Swanders, David Kerns, Lasall Phillips, Mrs. Phillips, Lisban Tully, Moeblie Tully, Rena Houk, Bell Kerns, Ninna Marks, Myrtle Coats, Wm. Whitaker, Mary Whitaker, Maggie Will- iams, Wm. Bruington, Bert Penington, Frank Hastin, Perl Hasten.
The present officers are: Past Templar, Lizza Spear; Noble Templar, Eva Robertson ; V. T., Garnett Wickersham; M. of S., Ida Bantz; G. of R., Phebe Wickersham; G. of E., Mattie Payton; G. of F., Martha Green; Pro- phetess, Maggie Thompson; Priestess, Estella Penington; G. of M., Bula Robertson; G. of Inner Portal, Vera Adams; G. of Outer Portal, Gerta Bassett ; Trustees 6 mo., Alli Wingate; 12 mo. Trustee, Francis Ellis; 18 mo. Trustee, Phillip Payton.
MAGIC CITY GUN CLUB. .
The Magic City Gun Club was organized Jan. 6, 1899. For the first year the officers were: F. L. Wachtell, Pres .; Thos. McKillip, V. Pres .; J. G. Otstot, Scc., and C. E. Adamson, Treas. The object of the organization is to perfect its members in the art of shooting and to aid the proper authori-
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ties in the preservation and propagation of fish and game. Among those yet active in the club who have been identified with it since its infancy may be named, J. L. Simmons, C. L. Bender, F. L. Wachtell, H. A. Shumack, J. J. Dow, J. W. Farrell, A. C. Spencer, G. G. Williamson, Fred Thompson, Claud Stephens and H. H. Highlands. The present officers are: Fred Thompson, Pres .; G. G. Williamson, Vice Pres., and F. L. Watchtell, Sec .- Treas.
The club is equipped with good grounds and club house opposite the West Side Park. During the season from April to October inclusive the club shoots each Thursday afternoon. Each year a number of prizes are offered in a series of these weekly meetings, to stimulate the interest at these gath- erings. The members are divided in two classes according to their average proficiency. Each year in May and September the club holds an open shoot- ing tournament when it is host to large gatherings of the most prominent amateur and professional marksmen in America. The annual shoot of the Trap Shooters' League of Indiana was held under the auspices of the Magic City Gun Club in 1902. At that meeting eighty contestants competed in the several events that covered the two days' meeting. Rolla O. Heikes, Will- iam R. Crosby, Chas. Young, Henry Vietmeyer, L. H. Ried, Frederick LeNoir, Frank Richil and L. R. Barkley are among some of the better known professionals who have at different times participated in the local shooting.
DANIEL BOONE RIFLE CLUB, MUNCIE.
This club was organized May 31, 1901, its purpose being sport and im- provement in rifle shooting. The club has a rifle range, which is now lo- cated on Dr. Trent's farm, and has regular meetings. Some of the oldest active members of the organization are: J. S. Williams, J. A. Stephens, Eu- gene Brotherton, Quince Walling, Dr. I. N. Trent, Dr. Spickermon, Ed. Harman, Frank Boomer, Frank Mock.
The present officers are: Pres., Quince Walling ; Capt., J. A. Stephens ; Sec. and Treas., J. S. Williams.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
POLITICS AND CIVIL RECORDS OF COUNTY, TOWNSHIP AND TOWN.
When Delaware county became an independent political division there were two national parties in the field-the Democrats and the Whigs. To follow the lines of party sentiment as it was manifested in the selection of county officials would be an impossible task. Considerations of fitness for office and personal popularity have always broken partisan lines. Notwith- standing that party feeling was shown with more passion and more uncom- promisingly fifty and seventy years ago than now, population was less and people knew their neighbors perhaps better than they do now. So that while the party banner counted for more then than now, this fact was neutralized in local politics by personal considerations. .
Before proceeding with the details of county politics it is proper to state the remarkable difference in spirit between political contests of this day and those of fifty years ago. In recent elections, especially since the exciting campaign of 1896, there has been a notable absence of excitement or tension among the people, local business goes on as usual, and if the surface of political sentiment is disturbed at all it is due to personal or practical rea- sons rather than to partisanship. Old-time rallies and political mass meetings have little vogue nowadays, and political speakers must be men of national importance to catch general attention. Half a century ago, and even twenty- five years back, a political campaign was attended with very different fca- tures. Partisan discussion, especially in presidential elections, often became virulent, and passionate invective was as frequent as calm debate. There was less discrimination between local and national politics, and the candi- date for local office had to bear all the denunciation that was heaped upon his party in general. Processions, bonfires, crowded meetings rapt to en- thusiasm by fiery oratory, tense excitement for several weeks before election, characterized a campaign of that period and made it one of the most notable features of American life.
The newspaper and the quicker diffusion of knowledge have undoubt- edly had most to do with changing politics from an absorbing excitement to a quietness that often seems apathy. The newspaper reporter with his "inter- views" and summaries of speeches, and the editor with his logic, reach more people and appeal more convincingly than the campaign orator, so that now
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the average citizen sits at home and quietly forms his opinion with the aid of newspapers. Rural free delivery, carrying the daily news into the coun -. try districts, renders it unnecessary for the farmer to resort to political speak- ings to inform himself of the issues. As a result flamboyant oratory is going out, and solid facts are now demanded by the voters as a basis for judg- ment of men and measures. Furthermore, the words "Democrat" and "Re- publican" are no longer fetiches. Party name is ceasing to be the shibboletl of political campaigns. Popular conception of political and economic affairs is becoming broader and more analytical, and the party label is no longer a guarantee of the contents. Those engaged in politics find that they must ap- peal to practical reason less than to sentiment and party ardor, and they attract voters in proportion as they represent practical principles of state- craft.
A brief study may be made of politics according to party divisions in this county before giving the list of county and other officials who have served from time to time in positions of trust. Figures are not at hand to show the political complexion of the county during the earliest years. David Kilgore, who was a Whig, was elected to the legislature in 1832, and in 1836 Andrew Kennedy, who was equally prominent as a Democrat, was elected to the state senate. For some years the two parties were about balanced in the county. In 1842 the Whigs had gained the ascendancy. The seat in the senate that year was contested by James Hodge, Whig, and Judge Buckles, Democrat. The vote by townships for these candidates follows:
Town.
Hodge.
Buckles
Center.
240
250
Salem
44
33
Mt. Pleasant.
32
42
Harrison
17
17
Union
54
0
Delaware
40
36
Liberty
84
57
Perry
31
46
Monroe
5
16
Niles.
96
37
Hamilton.
7
6
Washington
25
47
Totals
655
587
In 1844, at the August election, the county was Whig by about 200 ma- jority, and at the presidential elections in November Polk received 732 votes, Henry Clay, the Whig, 940, while Birney, the Free-soiler, got only three votes.
In 1848 Indiana gave the Democratic nominee for president (Gen. Cass)
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a plurality, but in this county the result of the ballot was 822 votes for Gen- cral Taylor, the successful Whig, while Cass received 694 and Van Buren (Frec Soil) 58.
In 1860, when the crisis of the nation had arrived and the Republican party first became dominant, Delaware county returned a large majority for Lincoln, the vote for the respective presidential candidates of that year being as follows: Lincoln, 1933; Douglas, 1029; Bell, 10; Breckenridge, 98.
In 1872, notwithstanding a decided change in political lines in other parts of the state, Delaware county supported Brown, the Republican non- ince for governor, with 2743 votes, against 1557 for Hendricks, the Demo- cratic candidate. In 1880 Porter, Republican, received 3614 votes in this county for the office of governor, against 1843 for Landers and 45 for Gregg. The Democrats were successful in the national campaign of 1884, but in this county the votes resulted as follows: Blaine, Republican, 3540; Cleveland, Democrat, 2016; Butler, Greenback, 88; St. John, Prohibitionist, 30.
In 1888, when the county gave a majority to Benjamin Harrison, it was found that the county contained more than a hundred veteran Whig-Repub- licans who either in 1836 or 1840 had voted for William Henry Harrison.
In 1890 the Republicans were easily victorious in the county, but it was noticeable that their losses in the off year were greater than those of the Democrats, taking the election 1888 as a basis. In 1891 the Democrats elected the majority of the city officers in Muncie, but with that exception they have had no important victory in city or county during all the remaining years, not even in the Democratic landslide in 1892. Republican majorities have pre- vailed at all the presidential elections, and it is unnecessary to give the fig- ures in detail.
OFFICIAL LISTS.
Note :- With a few exceptions the official lists for the years up to and in- cluding 1880 have been compiled from the old history of the country. Dates before each name generally indicate year in which term of service began, not year of clection necessarily.
State Senators.
1828- -Amaziah Morgan. 1845-1849-Richard Winchell.
1829-1831-Daniel Worth. 1849-1853-Joseph S. Buckles.
1832-1835-Samuel Hannah. 1853-1857-Isaac Vandeventer.
1835- -Michael Aker. 1857-1865-Walter March.
1836-1840-Andrew Kennedy. 1865-1869-William A. Bonham.
1840- -Michael Aker. 1869-1871-Milton S. Robinson.
1841- -- John Foster. 1871- -John W. Burson *.
1842-1845-James Hodge.
1871-1875-James Orr.
*Burson's seat was contested by Wm. B. Kline and the Senate declared it va- cant. James Orr was elected to fill the vacancy.
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IS75-1877-R. H. Crec.
1893-1896-Ozro N. Cranon. 1897-1904-Walter L. Ball.
1877-1879-Charles Doxey.
1879-1881-M. C. Smith.
1905- -C. M. Kimbrough. 188I- -E. H. Bundy.
Representatives.
1827-1828-Daniel Worth.
1871-1873-James P. Snodgrass.
1829- -Lemuel G. Jackson.
1873-1875-Arthur C. Mellette.
1830- -David Seamans. 1875-1877-William Ribble.
1831- -Elias Murray. 1875-1877-M. A. Smith.
1832- -David Ribble.
1877-1879-Horatio J. Lockhart.
1877-1879-J. Harvey Koontz.
1833-1836-David Kilgore. 1836- -William Van Matre.
1879-1881-Walter March.
1837- -Jolin Richey.
1879-1881-J. P. C. Shanks.
1838- -David Kilgore.
1881-1882-John W. Ryan.
IS39- -Abraham Buckles.
1883-1884-J. E. Mellette.
1840- -Eleazer Coffeen.
1885-1886 -- J. Linville. 1887-1888-
1841-1844-Goldsmith C. Gilbert.
1844-1846 -- John Tomlinson.
1816- -John Trimble.
1847-1850-Samuel Orr.
1850-1853-Michael Thompson.
1853-1855-James Orr.
1855-1857-David Kilgore.
1857-1859-Marcus C. Smith.
1859-1861-Wm. Brotherton. 1861-1863-James Orr.
Oliver Carmichael.
1863-1867-Alfred Kilgore.
1867-1869-John B. Ervin.
1869-1871-S. V. Jump.
Circuit Judges.
1827-1829-Miles C. Eggleston. 1873- -John J. Cheney.
1830-1835-Charles H. Test. Silas Colgrove.
1836-1838-Samuel Bigger. 1874-1878-Silas Colgrove.
1839-1845-David Kilgore. 1879-1885-L. J. Monks.
1846-1852-Jeremiah Smith.
1885-1892-O. J. Lotz *.
1853-1858-Joseph Anthony.
1893-1898-George H. Koons.
1859-1869-Joseph S. Buckles.
1870-1872-Joshua H. Mellett.
Prosecuting Attorneys.
1827-1828-Cyrus Finch. 1837-1838-Samuel W. Parker. 1829- -Martin M. Ray. 1839- -Jehu T. Elliott.
1830-1831-James Perry. John Brownlee.
1832-1836-Wm. J. Brown.
1840-1841-Jeremiah Smith.
*The 46th Judicial Circuit consisting of Delaware County was formed by the legislature early in 1885. O. J. Lotz, the defeated candidate the previous fall for Judge of the 25th Circuit, was appointed Judge of the 46th Circuit by the gov- ernor.
1895-1899-William W. Ross.
1899-1900 -- William W. Ross. A. L. Kerwood.
1901-1902-Oliver Carmichael. Henry L. Hopping.
1903-1904-J. U. Baird.
1905-1906-Oliver Carmichael. Charles A. McGonagle.
1899- -Joseph G. Leffler.
1889-1890-O. N. Cranor.
1891-1894-Thomas S. Guthrie.
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1842-1843-John M. Wallace. 1873-1874-John W. Ryan.
1844-1845-John Davis.
1875-1876-Alexander Gullett.
1846-1847-Joseph S. Buckles.
1877-1878-Albert O. Marsh.
1848-1849-James H. Swaar.
1879-1882-Josiah E. Mellett.
1850-1852-William Garver.
1883-1884-T. A. Spence.
1853-1854-Silas Colgrove.
1885-1886-C. L. Medsker.
1855- -Andrew J. Neff.
1887-1888-
1856-1857-Wm. Brotherton.
1889-1890-George W. Cromer.
1858-1859-David Nation.
1891-1894-Joseph G. Leffler.
1860-1861-David Moss.
1895-1898-IIenry L. Hopping.
1862-1865-John H. Harrison. 1899-1900 -- Edward M. White.
1866-1867-L. W. Gooding.
1901-1904-C. W. Dearth.
1868-1872-D. W. Chambers.
1905- -Albert E. Needham.
County Commissioners .*
1827-Enoch Nation, Valentine Gib-1849-David Shoemaker, Charles son, Aaron Stout.
1828- 1829 --
1852-David Shoemaker, Charles Mansfield, Henry Hill.
1830-
1831- -, Matthew Con-
1853-Abraham Shank, Charles Mansfield, Henry Hill.
ner.
1832 -- Isaiah E. Beck,
1833-
I834- - -, John Richey.
1835-
1856-Abraham Shank, Volney Will- son, Henry Hill.
1836- 1837-John Collins, Stephen Long, . 1857-Abraham Shank, Geo. A. Hel- Samuel Hutchings.
vic, Jos. Orr. 1858-Abraham Shank, Geo. A. Hel- vic, Samuel Weidner.
1859-William Miller, Geo. A. Hel- vie, Samuel Weidner.
1860-William Miller, Jesse Nixon, Samuel Weidner.
1861-William Miller, Jesse Nixon, John Truitt. 1862-Samuel S. White, Jesse Nixon, John Truitt.
1863-Samuel S. White, Miles Har- rold, John Truitt.
1865-John Parker, Miles Harrold, John Truitt. 1866-John Parker, T. J. Matthews, John Truitt.
*On account of defects and loss of records, the exact dates when the Commis- sioners entered upon their terms of office, after 1827 and prior to 1847, can not bo ascertained.
+Geo. A. Helvie served as County Commissioner from Sept. 14, 1855, to Nov. 10, 1855, when he was succeeded by Volney Willson.
1838- 1839- 1 840 -- William Harvey, Jolın Rees.
1841-Michael Thompson, William Harvey, Jolın Rees. 1842-Michael Thompson, Thomas S. Neely, Eli Boots. 1843-Michael Thompson, Thomas S. Neely, Thomas Hughes. 1844-Michael Thompson, Thomas S. Neely, James Orr.
1847-David Shoemaker, Thomas S. Neely, James Orr. 1848-David Shoemaker, Charles Mansfield, James Orr.
Mansfield, Joseph Thomas.
1854-Abraham Shank, John B. Babb, Henry Hill.
1855-Abraham Shank. Gco. A. Hel- vief, Henry Hill.
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1867-John Parker, T. J. Matthews, 1891-Thompson Sharp, Matthew Benj. F. Smith.
1870-John Parker, Liberty Ginn, William Miller.
1871-Alexander Darter, Liberty Ginn, William Miller.
1873-Alexander Darter, Liberty Ginn, Eli Smith.
1874-James Stewarti, Liberty Gine, Eli Smith.
IS75-W. A. Shoemaker, Liberty Ginn, Eli Smith.
1876-Samuel Davis, Wm. F. Wat- son, Benj. F. Smith. 1883-C. E. Jones, W. F. Watson, Jas. Barrett.
1885-R. M. Snodgrass, W. F. Wat- son, - Marshall.
1887- 1889-Thomas Sharp, Matthew Mc- Cormick, L. S. Sparks.
McCormick, M. A. Cun- ningham.
1893-Thompson Sharp, Matthew McCormick, M. A. Cun- ningham.
1895-I.I. C. Schlegel, Matthew Mc- Cormick, M. A. Cunning- ham.
1897-H. C. Schlegel, Lewis G. Cow- ing, Nathan J. Shroyer.
1899-H. C. Schlegel, Lewis G. Cow- ing, Nathan J. Shroyer. 1901-John Huffer, Lewis G. Cow- ing, Nathan J. Shroyer. 1903-John Huffer, J. S. Ellis, Peter Helm.
1905-John Huffer, J. S. Ellis, Peter Helm.
Sheriffs.
1827-1831-Peter Nolin.
1832-1833-Wm. S. Thornburg.
1834-1838-William Gilbert.
IS39- -Joseph Thomas. James Howell.
IS40-1842-James Howell. 1843-1846-Joseph M. Davis.
1847-1850-H. E. Bowen. 1851-1854-Clark McColly.
1855-1858-William Walling. 1859-1862-John W. Dugan. 1863-1866-D. D. Daugherty. 1867-1868-Wilson R. Smith.
1869-1872-Orlando II. Swain. 1873-1874-C. H. Maitlen.
1875-1876 --- Andrew J. Slinger.
1877-1880-John W. Dungan.
1881-1884-J. R. McKimmey.
1885-1888-C. H. Maitlen.
1889-1892-O. H. Swain. 1893-1896-William P. Sherry. 1897-1900-Thomas Starr.
1901-1904-William N. Swain.
1905- -Stafford Perdieu.
Recorders.
1865-1860-W. H. M. Cooper. 1870-1877-Samuel Gayman.
1827-1833-Wm. Van Matre. 1834-1837-Samuel R. Collier. 1838- -John Marshall. Patrick Justice. 1878-1886-James L. Streeter. 1887-1890-O. M. Wilson. 1839-1844-Patrick Justice. 1891-1894-Thomas E. Harrington.
1845-1855-James A. Maddy. 1895-1898-Reuben Thompson. 1856- -George B. Norris *. 1899-1906-George E. Dungan.
1857-1864-T. E. Burt.
tJames Stewart resigned as County Commissioner Dec. 5, 1875, and was sue- ceeded by Wm. A. Shoemaker.
*Died in office.
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County Treasurers .*
1841-1844-Stephen Long. 1881-1882-Amos L. Wilson.
1845-1852-Volney Willson. 1883-1886-J. W. Taylort.
1853-1856-Fred E. Putnam. 1887-1888-
1857-1860-John C. Mathews.
1861-1864-Samuel F. Brady.
1865-1868-Frank Ellis.
1895-1898-David A. Lambert.
1 869-1872-Amos L. Wilson.
1899-1902-Charles F. Koontz.
1873-1876-John Holbert.
1903- -James M. Motsenbocker.
1877-1880-Samuel Gibson.
County Auditors.
1827-1833-Wm. Van Matre. 1878-1882-Wm. H. Murray.
1834-1847-Samuel W. Harlan. 1883-1886-Wm. Dragoo.
1848-1851-Joseph Anthony. 1887-1890-Jacob Stiftler.
1852-1855-Samuel W. Harlan.
1&)1-1894-W. S. Richey.
1857-1864-George W. Seitz.
1895-1898-Robert W. Monroc.
1865-1860-J. S. MeClintock. 1870-1873-A. J. Buckles.
1899-1902-Robert W. Monroc.
1903- -J. E. Davis.
1874-1877-William Dragoo.
1883-1890-G. F. McCulloch .*
1895-1898-John E. Reed.
1899-1902-George R. Mansfield.
1903- -Robert I. Patterson.
County Surveyors.
1827-1837-Jolin Tomlinson. 1838-1841-Samuel R. Collier.
1842-1845-Stephen C. Collins. 1846-1851-David B. Dowden. 1852-1856-James S. Slack.
1857-1861-Joshua Truitt. 1862-1865-William G. Ethelft. 1866-1871-William Truitt.
IS72-1874-Stanton J. Hussey. Stanton J. Hussey *.
1875- -William Truitt.
1876-1882-William Truitt. 1883-1886-E. H. Stradling. 1887-1888-
1889-1894-J. D. Fenwick. 1895-1898-O. WV. Storer. 1899- -Charles Gough.
Coroners.
1827-1833-William Gilbert. 1849-1858-Charles Rickart. 1834-1836-Charles Redpatli. 1859-1866-James Mason. 1
1837-1840-Geo. Cummerford. 1867-1869-Milton James.
1841-1842-Martin Galliher. 1870-1874-G. W. H. Kemperit.
1843-1848-James Nottingham.
1875-1879-W. J. Boyden.
"Prior to 1841, the duties of Treasurer were discharged by Collector and Treasurer jointly, the two offices being first merged into that of Treasurer in 1841. #Took office August, 1883. ** Took office Aug. 23, 1883. ttResigned.
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County Clerks.
1827-1833-Wm. Van Matre. 1834-1847-Samuel W. Harlan. 1891-1894-C. M. Kimbrough.
1848-1858-Thos. J. Mathews. 1859-1866-George W. Spilker. 1867-1874-George W. Greene. 1875-1882-A. L. Kerwood.
1889-1890-George Kirby.
1891-1894-Mark Powers.
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ISSO-1884-D. V. Buchanan. 1 885-1886-Chas. W. Smith. 1893-1898-Joseph F. Bowers. 1899-1904-U. G. Poland. IS87-ISSS- 1905- -A. A. Cecil.
ISS9-1892-W. E. Driscoll.
Probate Judges.
1834-1843-John Tomlinson.
1830- -John Rees. Lewis Rces. 1844-1851-Enoch Nation. 1852-Samuel W. Harlan.
1831-1833-S. McCulloch. John Tomlinson.
Common Plca Judges.
I852-1855-Walter March. 1860-1871-Jacob M. Haynes.
1856-1859-Henry S. Kelly. 1872- -John J. Cheney.
Associate Judges.
IS27-1830-Jolin Rees, Lewis Rees. 1839-1840-John Richey, Wm. Mc- Cormick.
1831-1834-Samuel McCulloch, John Tomlinson. 1841-1848-John Richey, John Brady.
1835-1836-Wm. Van Matre, Wm. McCormick. 1849-1852-John A. Gilbert, John Brady.
1837-1838-Eleazer Coffeen, Wm. McCormick.
District Attorneys.
I852-1853-Win. Brotherton. 1862-1863-Enos L. Watson.
1854-1855-Henry S. Kelly. 1864-1865-John J. Hawkins.
1856-1857-R. T. St. John. 1866-1867-Arthur C. Mellett.
1858-1859-J. D. Chipman. 1868-1871-P. A. B. Kennedy.
1860-1861-Thos. J. Hosford. 1872- -W. H. Lewis.
Township Trustees. Salem.
John L. McClintock, 1864-65; Jonas Shoemaker, 1866-68; Samuel C. Moffett, 1869; James W. Heath, 1870-73; Peter Suman, 1874-75; W. W. Cornelius, 1876-79; Augustus Mingle, 1880-84; Henry Schlegel, IS85-88; Daniel A. Funkhouser, 1889-1895 ; Christopher Hollinger, 1896-1899; John M. Hancock, 1899-1904; William Sunderland, 1905-to present.
Liberty.
William J. Moore, 1864-65; John Holbert, 1866-71; William H. Mur- ray, 1872-73; Jacob HI. Weirman, 1874-75; Adoniram J. Wells, 1876-77; Jolin F. Dynes, 1878-79; John H. Guthrie, 1880-81 ; John Current, 1882-85; N. J. Shroyer, 1886-90; W. H. Williams, 1891-95; Joseph E. Davis, 1896- 1900; W. H. Williams, 1901-04; Sherman Shroyer, 1905.
Niles.
Calvin Crooks, 1864-65: Amos Wilson, 1866-68; John Barley, 1869-71; Samuel McDonald, 1872-73: Daniel N. Peterson, 1874-79; Sammel McDon- ald, 1880-83; William Bartlett, 1884-85; D. N. Peterson, 1886-90; George W. Younts, 1801-05: Isaiah Dudelston, 1896-1900; Manacan Vincent, 1901-04; William A. Wilson, 1904.
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HISTORY OF DELAWARE COUNTY
Delaware.
Archibald Bergdoll, 1864; Eli Smith, 1865-67; John N. Wingate, 1868; Eli Smith, 1869; William M. Smith, 1870-73; George W. Jones ; 1874-75; Adam Boots, 1876-77; Benjamin Lockhart, 1878-79; George W. Jones, 1880-81; Lewis G. Sparks. 1882-83; E. Pace, 1884-85; J. R. Stafford, 1886-90; Samuel J. Shroyer, 1891-95; R. F. Brammer, 1896-1900; S. J. Shroyer, 1901 ; R. F. Brammer, 1902-04; W. E. Pixley, 1905-to present.
Monroc.
Patrick Carmichael, 1864-63 : William F. Watson, 1866-73; George W. Himes, 1874-77; Andrew J. Fleming, 1878-81; James Watson, 1882-83; James Oard, 1884-85; V. G. Carmichael, 1886-87; W. W. Ross, 1888-95; W. E. Driscoll, 1896-1900; J. F. Clevenger, 1901-04; E. M. Crandall, 1905; D. S. Koons, 1906.
Washington.
Thomas Dunn, 1864; James G. Williams, 1865-66; George W. Thomas, 1867-68; William Lewis, 1869-71 ; Thompson Sharp, 1872-73; John Frey, 1874-75; Mark Powers, 1876-79; Thompson Sharp, 1880-83; Mark Powers, 1884-85; Michael Cory, 1886-87; Mark Powers, 1888-90; Henry Hyer, 1891-95; L. F. Miller. 1896-98; Ozora T. Sharp, 1899-1900; William B. Carmin, 1901-04; J. Fletcher Hyer, 1905.
Harrison.
Samuel E. Mitchell, 1864-67; Alexander Darter, 1868-69; Joseph A. Quick, 1870-73; Enoch Drumm, 1874-77; James Rector, 1878-82; Enoch Drumm, 1883-85; Joseph A. Quick, 1886-90; George W. Boxell, 1891-95; Jonas F. Shoemaker, 1896-1900; L. A. Johnson, 1901-04; William Richie, 1905.
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