Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-01
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Change In the Coterie OF Henry Coun.
" Officials.

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Next Monday January 9th, '9l, the Sheriff,
Commissioner and InArmary director will
step down and away TO make room for the
elect, the commissioner and infrmary direc-
tor supplanting themselves.
Sheriff E. 7. Barnes retires from public
service with an enviable record. Holding
the Office he has for the past four years is no
small trust. It is a responsible position
which takes no small amount of generalship
to fill to dissatisfaction of all. Yet even his
ever-watchful and querulous enemy, the re-
publicans, have oft acknowledged him to be
an exemplary sheriff. He gives up his trust
with the well wishes and admiration of both
political parties. He will engage in no active
business for the present and when he does
our earnest wish in common with his many
other friends is that he will prosper and
transact business for himself as carefully and
conscientiously as he has done for the people
of Henry county.
E. E. Decker is in every way worthy Mr..
Barnes successor having been elected by a
good Democratic msjority which within
itself is the best of recommendations. He is
self made man having worked from the
bottom of the ladder to the high round he
will surmount Monday.
He is a first class mechanic having held re-
sponsible positions in large msnufactur-
ing establishments before purchasing half
interest in the Beard Electric Light plant.
This plant was signally improved since he be-
came partner, Since his election to one of
the most important Offices in the county he dis
posed of his interest that his entire time may
be devoted in the interest Of the people who
reposed this trust in his hands. As before
mentioned he has labored energetically and
honestly all his life and depend upon it, the
interests Of the Iaboring class will be seen
well to by this able exponent. And it is safe
to say he is well versed in, and has just con-
ception of what is, right, having been an ac-
tive member of the Knights of Labor for
years. He is good mixer and we'll liked by
all classes besides, possessing all the qualifca-
tions Of his predecessor.
He has not decided whom the deputy will
be and will not until after this term of court.
Andrew Jacksons Ssygers first term expires
but his labor has been endorsed in strong
terms by way of a second term. He is man
fashioned much after his namesake, Andrew
jackson, both il form and principle. He has
made a good commissioner, fearlessly dis
charging his duties regardless of party favor
or friendship. The people but ask continu-
ance of his hitherto honorable course.
Edward Dittmer has also been honorei
by a second term as Infrmary Director. Dur
ing his administration over the County In.
frmary there has been no complaint, and we
are justified in predicting a continuance of
harmony at tthe Farm which has existed in
years past.
Auditor Jacob Resh, the man with whom q
majority of Henry County repudiated the
evil ways Of the present incumbent, will not
assumehis Office until the 1st ldonday in Sep
tember, when he will proceed at once to res
cue the connty's books from incompetency
and republicanism.
Judge NJ. Donnelly begins his second term
the End. of February.
d. @. Brown on the same date enters upon
his duties as Clerk of the Courts.
In September the public affairs of the county
will again be under Democratic regime for
which the people have ample cause for great
| rejoicing.