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125 Years Ago

Colfax Gazette

Friday, January 15, 1897

DRASHER APPOINTED

After Four Years of Waiting Plum Falls In His Mouth

The New Board Organized, and “Shorty’s Appointment Approved – Officer’s Expenses

The new board of county commissioners consisting of Messrs. J. J. Stephens, from the first district, S.M. Davis, from the second district, and Charles N. Hinchcliff from the third district, met at one o’ clock p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 1897 (last Monday) and organized as a board by electing S. M. Davis chairman. The first matter brought before the board...