The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS.
INSTALLED At SULPHUR.

sulphur, Jan. 6.-Last Monday was
inauguration day at the courthouse
for the new county officials. elected
last November, but by reason of n
number of designations some weeks
and months ago, great many Of the
newly elected officials had already
entered upon their duties by previous
appointments. Among this list was
County Attorney f. w Fagan; Coun-
ty Clerk Willie Raye Dotson. and
Court Clerk, Mrs. Edna Swearngen,
so the swearing in anew did not mean
much to them.
Sheriff Parks Assessor Elmer Clevc-
land, County Weigher Jack Chaffn
We're reelected to their respective
offices. so their now oaths were but
repettions of their old duties.
County Superintendent Tom McGib-
oney. County Treasurer Frank Buch-
anan, County Commissioner II. p.
Barker will not enter upon their
terms until the beginning of the fis-
cal year next July.
The new faces about the courthouse.
are therefore very few
County Judge w. G. Long came all
the way from San Antonio where he
had been with a sick wife, so as to
be present and he with j.. A. Bead
les, county surveyor, were the only
real new faces placed into office
Perhaps the most important change
affecting county affairs, was the resig-
nation of D. +. Ellis, chairman of
the board of county commissioners,
who placed his resignation with the
board to take effect january 5th.
At the close of the sessions Mr., FL
lis presented w. X. Crippen OF
Davis. commissioner.elect who bore
an appointment from Governor Rob
ertson, to fill the place made vacant
by Mr.. Ellis. Mr.. Crippen was sworn
in as member of the board, all
though his regular term would not
begin until July. His appointment
was made by Governor Robertson at
the request Of Mr. Ellis. The board
is now composed of Arthur Mcclure,
w. X. Crippen and f.. NJ Rice. The
other member elected, II. j. Barker
Of Dougherty, will assume office at
next July.
with the resignation Of Mr. Ellis,
Murray county loses the services OF
n most capable and accommodating
commissioner one who has been thor
oughly familiar with the county af-
fairs. and has been very careful and
painstaking in the performance OF
his duties, bringing to the office. his
splendid executive business abilities
which has resulted in two very eco
nomicnl and well managed admins-
trations. Mr. Ellis was not candi-
date for reelection at the last pri'
marics, and he now resigns In order
10 devote his attention TO private at'
fairs.
His successor. King Crippen Of DaV-
Is, is also good successful business
man, and altogether. most likeable
fellow, whom we feel confident. Will
make n splendid commissioner. He
is Republican in politics. and besides
. being fine man. personally, has
now also the distinction OF being the
first Republican elected 10 n county
office In Murray county.
The changes about tho courthouse
are also market by the passing into
private life Of two other county off
clnls, who have splendid records OF
long and faithful service TO the coun-
ty. They are County Judge Casteei'
who has served the county in most
faithful capacity for the past SIX
years, who by reason OF his great
friendship and aid TO the poor ana
& unfortunate Of the county. will long
be remembered. His duties along this
line have been of great relief to many
and never n needy appealed to the
county, but what found n sympathetic
ear with this good man. His record
on the bench Is marked with the
samo fidelity,
Alse County Surveyor J. W, King
after II years Of continuous duties
as county surveyor, gives way tC
Mr.. Beadlcs. Mr.. King has served
since statehood, the longest and bes'
record of any man in Murray county