Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
Several Changes. Meeting of the
Board.

Monday was the first Monday in Jan
uary as well as the first day of the year,
and it brought several changes in coun
ty officers. OF the seven county officers
elected last fall, representative, treasur.
er, sheriff, member of the board, super.
lntendent, coroner and surveyor, only
the last ma med, the surveyor was re.
elected. So six new county officers have
taken the place of six old cues.
Hon. Il, L. Kelly was the rep
resentative of the comfy in
the state legislature the past two
years. He now resides at Gold Creek,
Mont, having removed from this county
last summer. He is popular and wor.
thy young man and made creditable
representative, although he was compel
led to practically throw away much oil
his influence, as he had to act
with the democratic party which was
in such light minority it had but little
influence. tom" ought to be repub-
lican and perhaps may be some time.
Our new representative is Hon. Asmus
Boysen, who was elected by the biggest
majority on the ticket, He is talented
young man and will at once have a posi-.
ton of prominence in the house. The
legislature meets next Monday when Mr..
Boysen will be sworn in. While not
strictly county office, in one sense it is
such, and the people of the county have
great interest in the position.
l.. ID. Phelps has served the county
over six years as treasurer, being ap-
pointed to fill a vacancy and having
served three full terms besides.
1t is generally admitted that the county
never had better or more competent
treasurer. He has all the qualifications
Of good officer. He retires with the cs-
TEEN and respect Of the people, regard
less of party. They hope he will re.
main in our city. For few months at
least he will assist the new treasurer.
&. +. Brenniman's bonds have been ap-
proved and he has been sworn in. He
enters the office with the confidence of
the people in his efficiency and his in
tegrity. Who will be his deputy has not
yet been announced.
F. L. Anderson and his deputy, S E.
Humphrey, have possession OF the sher-
ifs office. The retiring sheriff, J. H.
Jones, has moved for the present into
the property recently vacated by Mr..
Blackman, but Intends to go onto his
farm southeast of town in the spring.
He has had offers from detective agen-
cies, and as he has ability in that line, it
was supposed by his friends that he
would accept, but he prefers his farm.
"Fern" Anderson will no doubt be a
popular and successful sheriff. He has
a good man for deputy and they both
have the ability for that line OF work.
After SIX years of service as Member
Of the Board Of Supervisors, s. F. Gar
mire retired Monday. Sam is man of
strong purpose andconvictions and some
times his opinions clashed with those of
some other people, but he always show
ed himself man of courage and acted
according to his convictions. He is sue
ceeded by ]. @. Bonwell, man well quail
flied in all ways to be useful member.
K. G. Spencer retired as superintend
ent after serving one term. He has
many friends. He proved himself much
interested in the schools and was active
in his labors in their interests. Arthur
Farquhar, tn new incumbent, common
ces with every prospect bright and prom
Uses successful administration.
DR.. Koob, the popular physician Of
Brayton, retires from the not very ar
duous duties OF coroner with honor to
himself. A. II. Hersman is the new coro.
ner and has the ability to properly at |
tend to the business.
III. S. Wattles, who ran on the tail Of |
ticket, is the oldest man on the
ticket and the only one who sue
ceeded himself. the others all being new |
Mr.. Wattles is a very
surveyor, and deserves his po-
sition as long as he wants it.
All seven of these officers just sworn
in, are republicans. Two Of them, sher-
if and superintendent, succeeded demo.
Gratis.
Monday evening, the court house Off |
GERS gave supper at the Park Hotel. to
the retiring officials. Messrs. Jones,
Phelps and Spencer and the present
officials we're present. They had nice
supper and jolly time.
BOARD NEE TING.
The board of Supervisors has been in
session this week, commencing Monday.
Mr.. Hoegh is chairman this year.
Among the many points of;interest they
have passed upon is the selection Of the
Steward of the Poor Farm for the COM
ing year. Thomas Davis, Of Viola town.
ship, was awarded the contract at the
same price r. II. Petty has been receiy- |
ing, $500 per year and board. Mr.. Pet
ty has had charge for six years and has |
taken good care of the county property. |
Mr.. Davis is well known to the people |
of this county. He is a successful farm
er and a splendid citizen. Two years
ago last fall he came near being elected |
He will take possession the lst |
of March.
The board appointed w. A. johnson
Court House ianitor for the coming wear
He is a deserving old man, and will do