The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-01-05
The Old and the New.

Last Monday Judge Junius Hancock
and the other officers of the county
gave up their positions and the new, Of
ficials were sworn in and are now in
charge of affairs Judge Hancock has
been an official of this county for a
good many years, having filled num-
Der of positions. 1t is hardly probable
that man could serve the people as
long as he has without incuring the dis
pleasure of some persons, but we be-
lieve the retiring County Judge has
made as few enemies as any gentle
man whoever filled the position. He
leaves the office with clean hands, turn
ing it over to his successor in good con-
dition, and with the best wishes of his
many friends.
He is succeeded by Judge N. H.
Moss, who has, in the past, been iden-
titled with the affairs of the county,
serving his district for a number of
years as magistrate. He was elected
to the office of County Judge without
opposition, which was in the nature of
compliment. and it is general believed
that under his guardianship the official
business of his Office will be looked
after with watchful eye
Mr.. w. B. Patteson, who has made
the county one of the best Sheriffs it
ever mad, has been relieved from the
Office by his brother, Mr.. A. D. Pate
son. The formers diligence as sheriff,
his readiness to make arrests, and his
promptness in serving papers, making
ready for Circuit courts, a quick tax
collector and prompt settlements with
the Auditor. has been the talk of the
county. He had no pets. He knew his
duty and he did it well. His brother,
who succeeds him, is a fine business
man, and having been a deputy under
the retiring Sheriff, is perfectly famil-
lar with the office, and there is not a
doubt but he will fill it to the satisfac-
ton of the taxpayers of the county,
doing the business in a determined,
though courteous manner.
Mr.. T. R. Suits will be missed from
the County Clerks office. He has fill
ed the position of County Court Clerk
for sixteen years. making an accurate
and accommodating official. His de-
feat was surprise to many, as he is
known to be very popular gentleman,
one who had made three successful
races for the position, defeating very
popular men. Long tenue in Office per-
hsps had more to do with his defeat
than anything else. AS above stated
he will be missed from the temple of
Justice, but in whatever business he
engages in he will have the best wishes
of his many friends.
Mr.. Walker Bryant succeeds MIR.
Suits. He is very popular Throughout
the county, and is gentleman Of fine
business attachments, and is well fitted
for the office of County Clerk. That he
will fill it most creditably to himself
and to the satisfaction of the entire
county is not question. Those who
are perfectly familiar with him, know
his worth.
Mr.. G. P. Smythe has made the coun-
ty very efficient County Attorney. He
is good lawyer and has conducted the
affairs of the office in a fearless and
impartial manner, watching closely the
expenses of the county, giving the Fis-
cal Court proper attention and sound
advice on all matters coming before it.
He has made but few enemies, and his
popularity in the county has not been
lessen ed.
Mr.. Gordon Montgomery, who is an
excellent lawyer, a firm, clear-headed
man, one who can not be swerved from
duty, succeeds Mr.. Smythe. He is a
man who detests making a show or
parading his knowledge, but knowing
him perfectly, we believe we can say
without fear of contradiction, there is
not more well balanced mind in the
county. He is honest in his transac-
lions, and is ready to act, without fear
when duty calls. The office of Comfy
Attorney has fallen into competent
hands.
Mr.. j. F. Neat is the retiring circuit
court clerk. He has been engaged in
other business since he was elected to
the position, and his office has been run
by deputies. Mr. Fred Mclean, per-
haps, having filled that position longer
than any other deputy. The office has
been neatly kept and the work satisfac-
torily done, Mr.. Mclean being regard
ed as one of the most painstaking and
accurate clerks in the State.
Mr.. w. T. Price succeeds to this of
fee and is now on duty. He possesses
good business qualifications, a gentle
man who proved himself quite popular
in the county. He has courteous
bearing, and the people need not fear
but he will make a frst.class official,
one who had at times WILDE ready to
greet patrons with a hearty good will.
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