Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 185, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1916 — S. S. SHEDD APPOINTED CLERK CIRCUIT COURT [ARTICLE]

S. S. SHEDD APPOINTED CLERK CIRCUIT COURT

Commissioners Name S. S. Shedd to Serve As Clerk Until Fall Election—Miss Perkins in Charge.

The county commissioners Wednesday evening appointed S. Spaulding Shedd, of Rensselaer, to serve as clerk of the circuit court until a successor to serve out the unexpired term of Mr. Perkins is .elected in November. Before the commissioners adjourned Mr. 'Shedd filed a bond in the sum of SIO,OOO signed by local parties. The bond was accepted and as soon as a commission can 'bo received from the state Mr- Shedd will assume the tfcs of the office, 'but in name only. Mr. Shedd had previously announced that he was willing, if appointed, to place the office in charge of Miss Ethel Perkins* who was the capable deputy of her father, Judson H. Perkins, and turn the salary over to her. An opinion had been received from the state accounting board that under the lav/ a woman can not hold this office, which made it impossible for the commissioners to appoint her, and to meet the wishes of the people Mr. Shedd’s liberal offer was accepted. Miss Perkins is now. in charge of the office and keeping it open for the accommodation of those who wish to have access to the files of the office, but no business can be transacted until Mr. Shedd’s commission is received. It is thought, however, that the commission will be received so that business can fee transacted Friday or Saturday. The appointment of Mr. Shedd is entirely satisfactory to Mr. Nichols, who was placed on the ticket by the central committee and it had been his intention if appointed, to retain Miss Perkins in the office. The pubic s also well pleased with the commissioners’ appointment and more than pleased at Mr. Shedd’s generosity in turning the salary over to her.