J. M. Jordan
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]
When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed one of the first county commissioners of Kingman County.[3] Even after being appointed as a county commissioner, in several newspapers for months after he was referred to as being of Hutchinson.
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.[4]
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.[5]
