The first sheep inspector was Samuel T. Wallace in 1896. He was followed by Geo. P. Auker in 1898.

The first Soldiers Relief Committee filing bonds for service were : W. M. Alexander in 1890, and J. F. Powers and John Beeley, in June, 1891. The last Soldier's Relief Committee bond filed is that of C. S. Gates in 1921. Not many of the brave boys of 1861-65 remain this side of the Final Rendezvous.

State Officials from Sheridan County

Sheridan county has had for a quarter of a century as judge of the district court, W. H. Westover. For a large part of the time his court reporter has been Jerry Scott, whose capable work is attested by all who have had anything to do with court procedure.

The county has also been represented in the state senate by Chas. P. Bresee, in the session of 1905. Sheridan county has had several members of the legislature, the first being Wm. H. McCann of Hay Springs, in 1887. Ed. L. Heath, the founder of the Rushville Standard, was a member in 1891, and, in 1893, J. D. Woods of Hay Springs was chosen. Woods won a reputation in the house by shutting off useless debates. He would "move the previous question," and thus end wearisome arguments that otherwise seemed to have no termination. Combinations of politics kept Sheridan county out of representation in either house or senate for many years. In 1919 the potash interests demanded the retirement of Lloyd Thomas, of Alliance, who was a representative of excellent vitality and purpose. T. L. Briggs, of Antioch, was chosen.