Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1913 — NEW OFFICERS TAKE COURT HOUSE JOBS [ARTICLE]

NEW OFFICERS TAKE COURT HOUSE JOBS

George W. Scott Becomes Recorder and Devere Yeoman Surveyor— Tilton and Osborne Retire. John W. Tilton completed eight years as county recorder Tuesday evening, Dec. 31st, and retired from the office. Today, Jan. Ist he was succeeded by George W. Scott, of Rensselaer, who was elected in November. Mr. Tilton was a resident of Wheatfield when he was elected. He has made a fine officer, being competent clerically and obliging to all patrons of the office, He is not decided >what he wiH do;. He will probably spend several weeks looking around and may find some opening in Rensselaer. His many friends hope that he wW- His successor, George W. Scott, is also splendidly equipped for the duties of the office. He was a school teach-, er for several years and has been the township assessor of Marion township for four years. His popularity was proven at the nominating convention and the election and that he will prove just as abliging while in office is certain. A box of cigars and a box of candy was placed by him on one of the desks in the office and all callers invited to help themselves. W. Franke Osborne retired Dec. 31st as county surveyor, a position he had held for four years and which he had capably filled. It is a job that no man can fill and not make a few enemies and Frank is going out with a consciousness of having done his duty as he saw it X ’thout regard to consequences. He was defeated for re-election by, Devere Yeoman, a popular young democrat, who took office today. Devere secured a good education as a, civil engineer at Valparaiso unb versity and has had some splendid practical experience during the past two or three years. That he will also prove a capable and accommodating official Is certain. Jfar. Osbornejtms several jobs to be completed and is the city engineer for RensMae.-. He will probably find considerable private work in that line, but he has not decided definitely about the future. His last official act of 1912 was the filing of the amended report of the Ryan ditch. County Commissioner Charles A. Welch, of Carpenter township, also officially takes office today, succeeding Charles T, Denham, who has served ably as commissioner from the 3rd district. D. 8. Makeever, who defeated Charles H RtapkhAuan in the second district, will take his office one year hence. A. A. Fell, county treasurer, and J. P. Hammond, county auditor, have each served one year today, while J. H. Perkins, county clerk, did not take his office until May Ist, lapt year.