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When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed one of the first [[Kingman County Commissioners|county commissioners]].<ref>"Then and Now." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> | One of his first mentions in the newspapers was on August 22nd, [[1872]], stating that he would be acting as one of the "cauvussers" [newspaper is damaged, please correct] of the election of the City of Hutchinson to be held on Monday, August 20th, 1872.<ref>''The Hutchinson News'', 22 Aug. 1872, p. 3.</ref> By March 8th, [[1873]], he became referred to as a Deputy in Hutchinson.<ref>''The Hutchinson News'', 27 Mar. 1873, p. 3.</ref> | ||
He was one of the first residents of [[Kingman, Kingman County, Kansas|Kingman]], moving into the settlement during the year of [[1874]].<ref>Hurd, Fred. A History of Kingman County, 1871–1969. Mennonite Press, 1970, p. 22.</ref> | |||
When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed one of the first [[Board of Kingman County Commissioners|county commissioners]] of [[Kingman County]].<ref>"Then and Now." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> Even after being appointed as a county commissioner, in several newspapers for years after he was referred to as being of Hutchinson. He ran for multiple elections for various positions in Pottawatomie County. He then became treasurer of Center Township while still being a county commissioner of Kingman.<ref>''Kansas Reporter'', 16 Nov. 1876, p. 2.</ref> | |||
Stated by the Weekly Interior Herald, J. M. Jordan and J. W. Read then formed a firm named Jordan and Reed.<ref>''Weekly Interior Herald'', 18 Jan. 1877, p. 3.</ref> | |||
By June 21st, 1878, [[The Mercury]] states that he was "at one time county commissioners of this county", and that he visited town during the week of June 21st, 1878.<ref>"Locals in Brief." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> | By June 21st, 1878, [[The Mercury]] states that he was "at one time county commissioners of this county", and that he visited town during the week of June 21st, 1878.<ref>"Locals in Brief." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 09:04, 1 February 2026
One of his first mentions in the newspapers was on August 22nd, 1872, stating that he would be acting as one of the "cauvussers" [newspaper is damaged, please correct] of the election of the City of Hutchinson to be held on Monday, August 20th, 1872.[1] By March 8th, 1873, he became referred to as a Deputy in Hutchinson.[2]
He was one of the first residents of Kingman, moving into the settlement during the year of 1874.[3]
When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed one of the first county commissioners of Kingman County.[4] Even after being appointed as a county commissioner, in several newspapers for years after he was referred to as being of Hutchinson. He ran for multiple elections for various positions in Pottawatomie County. He then became treasurer of Center Township while still being a county commissioner of Kingman.[5]
Stated by the Weekly Interior Herald, J. M. Jordan and J. W. Read then formed a firm named Jordan and Reed.[6]
By June 21st, 1878, The Mercury states that he was "at one time county commissioners of this county", and that he visited town during the week of June 21st, 1878.[7]
On June 28th, 1878, The Mercury also mentions that he will present a bill to the board of county commissioners on July 1st demanding $24 for "labor", $2 for 1 day of service as "clerk of election, in 1875;" also $6 for "two days looking up deeds for school house and court house," in 1875." They did not believe Jordan should be entitled to any payment and that he had already been paid, and stated that if he were to take it to court interesting questions would be asked.[8]
- ↑ The Hutchinson News, 22 Aug. 1872, p. 3.
- ↑ The Hutchinson News, 27 Mar. 1873, p. 3.
- ↑ Hurd, Fred. A History of Kingman County, 1871–1969. Mennonite Press, 1970, p. 22.
- ↑ "Then and Now." The Mercury, 21 June 1878, p. 2.
- ↑ Kansas Reporter, 16 Nov. 1876, p. 2.
- ↑ Weekly Interior Herald, 18 Jan. 1877, p. 3.
- ↑ "Locals in Brief." The Mercury, 21 June 1878, p. 3.
- ↑ The Mercury, 28 June 1878, p. 2.
