The story of Raymond's achievements is best recorded in his biographical sketch to be found elsewhere in this volume.

In 1907, Henry M. Springer was elected to the house of representatives, he being the first member from Scotts Bluff county to serve in that capacity. The name of Springer has long been identified with the growth of this part of the west. The present county commissioner (twice chosen) is the son of the Springer who served in the legislature.

In 1913, Frank M. Stearns was the next member of the house from this county. Frank was twice re-elected, and was one of the best representatives in the state. During his third term he was a minority member but his diplomacy, ability and integrity won for him an influence, with consequent results, that have made a permanent record in the destinies of the state.

For the last two terms W. M. Barbour has held the important place as a member in the house, and has maintained the high standard of Scotts Bluff county official excellence.

Judge W. R. Hobart was the first district judge from Scotts Bluff county, he being appointed in 1911 to till the vacancy caused by the creation of a new district composed of Banner, Garden, Arthur, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff counties. He has been re-chosen three times at subsequent elections and still presides over the judicial destinies of the county and district.

A. B. McCoskey was appointed assistant state engineer at the time when Akers gave up the position for that as receiver in the United States land office at Alliance. McCoskey is at present county surveyor of Scotts Bluff county.