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HISTORY OF PANOLA COUNTY

History of Panola County, from its organization to the present, has been made by men and women long since passed away and perhaps some forgotten by name, yet their good influence, noble deeds and courageous lives are still reflected in these of the present from day to day. The very name Panola carries us back to the native Americans the Indians, for in their language this meant land of cotton. We cherish this Indian lore and this name was most appropriate for Panola soil and climate proved there is something in the name. The finest bale of cotton the world has ever seen was grown, harvested and ginned by Hardy G. Hooker, I, on his farm at Woods Post Office in this County. Liverpool, England, Cotton Exchange succeeded in purchasing it and keeping it for a time, but the New York Cotton Exchange decided the "World's best should not forever in England rest," so today this snow white staple encased in silk and linen bagging bound with sterling silver ties and enclosed in a glass case and is domiciled in its native country, New York, U. S. A. Throughout the County's development and growth its history recorded rings true with proof of its events.

On June 30, 1841, an act of the Fifth Congress of the Republic of Texas, created out of Harrison County, only a district, called Panola County for judicial purposes. There were a number of such districts created at the same time for similar purposes, but all were later 'declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and consequently abolished.
The actual County of Panola was created out of parts of Harrison and Shelby Counties by an act of the First Legislature of the State of Texas, approved March 30, 1S48 and was organized at an election held for that purpose July 13, 1846.

Today its boundaries are the same, Harrison County on the north, Rusk on the west, and Shelby on the south. The State of Louisiana to the east. Thus Panola County is truly the gateway to the Eastern United States. In the election of 1846, Mr. John Allison was the first Chief Justice (County Judge was not used then) elected. He served four years. The following officers served this County with him in their different official capacities: District Clerk, James A. Pugh; County Clerk, John Hadley Anderson; Sheriff, Monroe R. Standief. (His first arrest was seven boys charged with theft of minor degree. But he advocated law enforcement and was no respector of person or persons); County Assessor and collector, Terrel Henson; County Commissioner, Charles Morrow, Richard Golden and James Williams; Justice of the Peace, Alex Birdsong, S. W. Westbrook, Lewis Parkham, James F. John, James West, Wm. Davis, and S. Woods. George Walton was elected Probate Judge. Other Justices, Stephen Allred, Andrew Peope and Thomas Hough, E. J. Thompson were elected February 1847.

Patrick M. Martin was elected District Clerk in 1848; J. H. Anderson, County Clerk; Jonathan Anderson, Sheriff; Alfred Mitchel, Coroner; and the following Justices were elected for Precincts as numbers indicate. Alexander Birdsong, No. 1; J. H. Booker, No. 2; John Cassady, No. 3; James F. John, No. 4; Samuel C. Hooker, No. 4; William H. Taylor, No. 5; Stephen Aired, No. 6; Andres Robe, No. 7; R. Henry Martin and Thomas Hough were elected for Precinct 8, December 10, 1848. Chester Lewis was elected in 1849. Isaac L. Gibbs was elected for Precinct 2, May 19 1849. J. K. Williams was the first County Surveyor, elected Jan, 20, 1850.

Elected Aug. 5, 1850: Andrew Robe, Chief Justice; J. H. Anderson, Sheriff; J. Hadley Anderson, County Clerk; Andrew Tippet, Tax Assessor and Collector; J. K. Williams, County Surveyor; W. W. McCortney, County Treasurer; R. D. McCory, Coroner; the following Justices of the precinct, in the order named; A. Birdsong, W. A, Birdsong, J. M. Wade, J. L. Gibbs, G. W. Watson, John Cassady, S. M. Hooker, W. G. Parrish, W. F. Person, James Long, Stephen Allred, Robert Wyatt, Andrew Robe, H. M. Cooner, P. Henry Martin, Joshua Cherry, C. F. Lewis, F. J. Metcalf, R# R. Moore and L. L. Parham; and the following Constables were elected; W. Tiller, M. Woods, Jacob Moore, W. T. English, C. S. Scruggs, J. P. Gibbs, W. M. Thomas and Howard Dillard. Mills L. Higgins was elected District Clerk Sept. 14, 1850 and at the same time Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 8. Henderson Fyke was elected Chief Justice in 1851. John Miller, Constable. The following year 1852, February 14, John W. Vawter was elected Justice of Peace of Precinct 9.

The following officers were elected Aug. 2, 1852: George Walton, Chief Justice; William White, Sheriff; J. Hadley Anderson, County Clerk; Jonathan Anderson, Tax Assessor and Collector; John W. Williams, County Treasury; John R. Williams, County Surveyor; John B. Chilcoat, Coroner; County Commissioners, Thomas G. Allison, Nathan Davis, Cornelius C. Crensharw, Isaac Davidson, J. M. Vawter, J. J. Metcalf, Samuel A. Hooker, Solomon, John Miller, B. M. Carter, Richard Golden, Alexander Birdsong, P. F. Gibbs, A. Johnson, S. D. Fisher, A. F. Jordan, John Y. Riddle, Robert Wyatt, J. S. Lyon, J. P. Renfro, Stephen Allred, Samuel A. Reed, Mell L. Heggin and Samuel L. Burns. Elected August 7, 1854 were: Thomas G. Allison, Chief Justice; J. Hadley Anderson, County Clerk; Charles S. Scuggs, Sheriff; Elisha Williams, Tax Assessor and Collector; John R. Turner, County Treasurer; County Commissioners were: J. B. Armstrong, Terarel Hsnson, John S. White, and Thomas D. Matthews.

The following Justices of the Peace were elected for Precincts 1 to 12 inclusive, two for each Precinct in order named: R. W. Fields, J. P. Renfro, J. H. Johnson, W. C. Lyon, Jacob Moore, W. G. Parish, A. F. Jordan, J. J. B. Busby, Stephen Allred, Robert Liles, James M. Jeter, Robert Jarman, Mills L. Higgins, Isaac Taylor, Robert A. Craig, S. J. Metcalf, W. H. Darnell, Thomas C. Craig, Rob-Wyatt, J. B. Cweeton, and F. Odom. The following Constables were elected for each Precinct from 1 to 12 inclusive, exception of Precinct No. 10 (none) in order named. William Tiller, D. Turner, Allen G. Hagin, William E. Steel, Aaron Lowry, J. W. Northcut, E. Jeter, Wm. P. Anderson, J. R. Sweeton, W. P. Victory and J. A. Watson. J. W. Sweeton resigned and was succeeded by J. P. Metcalf, elected Nov. 4, 1854, Nathan C. Williams was elected County Surveyor Aug. 6, 1855. William E. Cox was elected Sheriff March 3, 1856 and resigned probably after the general election of that year.

The results of election of August 4, 1856 are as follows: Irving P. Mason, Chief Justice; J. Handley Anderson, County Clerk; Jonathan H. Anderson, Sheriff; Elisha Williams, Tax Assessor and Collector; Samuel B. Darnell, County Treasurer; Nathan C. Williams, County Surveyor; Robert Fleming, Coroner. County Commissioners; John Thompson, John S. White, James M. Wynn, and I. A. Sullivan; the following Justices of the Peace for Precincts from 1 to 13 (both inclusive) in the order named: James M. Ramsey, Cornelius Crenshaw, Thomas J. Woodall, Gideon R. Adkinson, John T. Moore, J. K. Freeland, Jacob Moore, William H. Taylor, Roland S. Johnson, Stephen Allred, John M. Thompson, J. M. Jeter, Robert Jarman, William M. Thomas, Stephen L. McPherson, R. A. Craig, John S. Booty, William H. Darnell, James P. Victory, Josepheus McNeese, Joseph B. Sweeten, Francis Odum, Pressley M. Harrison and Peter L. Johnson.

The names of the Constables are not listed for 1858 and 1860. There seems to have been some irregularity in the Sheriff election August 4, as Jonathan H. Anderson did not qualify under it, but stood again for the office and was elected December 27, 1856 and qualified January 7, 1857.

J. P. Victory moved out of the County and Robert Wyatt was elected to succeed him as Justice of the Peace of Precinct 11, May 16, 1857. A. F. Jordan and I. J. Banks were elected Justices on February 2, 1857 but members of Precincts are not stated.

Elected August 2, 1858: Drury Field, Chief Justice; James M. Ramsey, County Clerk; M. L. Higgins, District Clerk; Elisha Williams, Tax Assessor and Collector; Samuel B. Darnell, County Treasurer; J. H. Anderson, Sheriff; N. C. Williams, County Surveyor; Charles Baker, Coroner. County Commissioners elected; J. R. Dickerson, Cornelius Crenshaw, Thomas J. Night, and P. M. Harrison; and the following Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 to 14 (inclusive) two for Precinct one, one for Precinct two, two for Precinct three, one each for Precincts four and five and two for each remaining in order named; Cornelius Crenshaw, Wm. S. Harris, Richard S. Halliburton, John S. Moore, G. B. Adkinson, J. R. Freeland, G. D. Fisher, J. R. Browning, E. Turner, B. B. Anderson. Thomas J. Woodall, Wm. M. Thomas, William Watson, R. A. Craig, Samuel T. Burns, Daniel R. Bradberry, Samuel A. January, J. B. Sweeten, Francis Odum, F. Donnal, W. W. Butler and John F. Fueller.

Elected August 6, 1860: Drury Field, Chief Justice; James M. Ramsey, County Clerk; Elisha Williams, Tax Assessor and Collector; James Long, Sheriff; Samuel B. Darnell, County Treasurer; George D. McJimsey County Surveyor. A. D. Irvin, P. M. Harrison, R. A. Craig and B. F. Hooker were County Commissioners. The following Justices of the Peace—two each for Precincts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, none for Precinct No. 5, one for Precinct 6, two each for Precincts 7, 8, 9, none for Precinct 10 and one for 11, 12, and 13 in the order named; Cornelius Crenshaw, William F. Marris, James Williams, T. P. S. Pate, John S. Moore, T. B. Adkinson, Paul Polt, William Watson, A. M. Lumford, R. A. Craig, John M. Vawter, W. F. Neal, and P. M. Harrison. J. H. Anderson was appointed Tax Assessor and Collector, December 3, 1860, by the County Clerk— vice Elisha Williams.

Elected August 4, 1862: Henderson Fyke, Chief Justice; J. M. Ramsey, County Clerk; James Long, Sheriff; Green Riley, Tax Assessor—Collector; Samuel B. Dornall, County Treasurer, G. D. McGinsey, County Surveyor J. B. Armstrong, Coroner. The County Commissioners: C. Crenshaw, E. A. Jeter, B. G. Hooker and W.F. Nelson; and the following Justices .of the Peace—two for Precinct No. 2, one for Precinct No. 3, two for Precinct No. 4, one for Precinct No.' 6, two each for Precincts 8 and 9, two for Precinct No. 11, and one for 13 as named in order: ,S. J. Ross, J. H. Morris, J. M. Johns, J. M. Solomon, C. D. Wood, Sampson D. Fisher, Stephen Allred, S. B. Lacy, William Watson, J. M. Vanter, R. A. Craig, Robert Wyatt, Josephus McNeese, and P. M. Harrison. Gideon B. Adkinson was elected County Commissioner October 3, 1863 vice C. Crenshaw, deceased. Again Henderson Fyke was elected Chief Justice this being twice during the Civil War—August 1, 1864. James W. Ramsey, County Clerk, Gideon B. Adkinson, Sheriff, W. M. P. Anderson, District Clerk; E. A. Jeter, Tax Assessor-Collector; Samuel B. Darnell, County Treasurer; James B. Armstrong, Coroner; W. H. Davis, M. H. Simmes, Wm. Appling, and Thos. G. Allison, County Commissioners; and the following Justices of the Peace—two for Precinct No. 1, one for Precinct No. 2, one for Precinct No. 3, two each for Precincts, Nos. 4 and 5, one for Precinct No. 6, two each for Precincts 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, one for Precinct 12, and two each for Precincts 13 and 14 in the order named: IsareJ. Oden, Justice Woolworth, Thadeus C. Pate, James M. Johns James N. Harrison, Rozell Medham, Wm. H. Taylor, Lewis Perry, Spencer M. Harris, Wm. Gresham Andrew J. LaGrone, Charles Baker, James Hefner, Robert A. Craig, Thomas W. Gardner, Austin L. Davis, Wm. J. Rogers, Robert Wyatt, Josephus P. McNeece, Ed Henry, John Z. Hamplin, Jacob S. Caraker, Robert W. Wilson, and R. A. Young.

Gov. A. J. Hamilton appointed the following on Sept. 4, 1865; Webster Flanagan, Chief Justice; J. M. Ramsey, County Clerk, J. Pat Anderson, Sheriff; Jack Graham, Tax Assessor Collector; James Heifner, County Treasurer; and Thomas Davenport, James Crawford, Richard Golden, and; Richard Mahan, County Commissioners. J. Pat Anderson refused to qualify. S. W. Frin was commissioned District Clerk in his stead October 16, 1865. James Heifner refused to qualify and W. H. Watson was appointed County Treasurer; in his stead October 16, 1865. A. B. Lacy was appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 8, February 2, 1866 and was re-appointed March 6, 1866, vice Webster Blanagan, resigned.

Elected June 25, 1866: Henderson Fyke, County Judge (first term this term was used) Hamilton Pollard, County Clerk; J. M.Fain, District Clerk; W. P. Anderson, Sheriff; James F. Perry, Tax Assessor-Collector; E. S. Hull, Treasurer; J. R. Williams, County Surveyor; County Commissioners: James L. Matthews, T. J. Reagen, and W. D. Ragland, and the following Justices of the Peace— two each for Precinct No. 2 and 3 one for Precinct No. 4, 5, and 6, two each for Nos. 7 and 8 and one for Nos. 9 and 10 and two for No. 13, in the order named: Andrew W. Rohe, Josephus Smith, W. C. Lyan, J. P. Johnson, W. H. Taylor, W. R. Murray, C. D. Polk, R. F. Polk S. B. Lacy, James M. Ramsey, R. A. Craig, Thos. P. Peagues, P. M. Harrison, and J. H. Ross.

All the foregoing served for sometime after the Congressional plan of reconstruction succeeded that of President Johnson. Under the new order the following were finally disqualified and went out of office: Fyke, Pollard, Anderson, James F. Perry, Matthews, Reagan, and Hull. Ragland moved from the County January 17, 1868. The following resigned: Josephus Smith, W. R. Murray, C. A. Polk, R. F. Polk, S. B. Lacy, James M. Ramsey, Thos. P. Peagues, and P. M. Harrison. B. B. Anderson, County Commissioner and J. M. Fain, Justice of the Peace for Precinct for No. 8 were elected December 15, 1866, but have the word disqualified entered opposite their names. P. W. Clements was elected County Attorney, January 8, 1867. James M. Roquemore was chosen Tax Assessor-Collector March 18, 1867, vice James F. Perry.

Appointed by General J. J. Reynolds: Micajah Johns, County Judge, vice Henderson Fyke, July 27, 1869. William Watson, Sheriff, vice W. P. Anderson, July 27, 1869; John Duran, District Clerk, vice J. M. Fain, July 27, 1869; J. W. Murphy, Justice of Peace, Precinct No. 5, August 2, 1869; Jesse W. Brooks, 'County Clerk, vice Pollard, August 24, 1869; Joseph Adams, Commissioner, vice J. L. Matthews, August 24, 1869; Thomas F. Hull, Sheriff, vice Wm. Watson, September 24, 18S9, James H. Gary and Stephen L. Davis, County Commissioners, September 10, 1869; M. H. Johns, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8; .J. M. Fain, September 10, 1869; George D. Quest, 'District Clerk, Vice John Duran, September 18, 1869; Thomas D. Farraw, County Treasurer, vice E. Thomas Hull, October 27, 1869; James M. Ramsey, County Surveyor, November 8, 1869; James Huse, County Surveyor, vice Ramsey, deceased, November 8, 1869; and Oliver P. Carsiwell, County Clerk, January 18, 1870.

Elected December 3, 1869: H. Pollard, District Clerk, A. B. Ross, Sheriff; and the following Justices of the Peace: Noah W. Gillespie, Precinct 2, Thomas G. Garner, Precinct 2; H. B. Jernigan, Precinct 3, B. D. Holland, Precinct No. 4, and J. L. 'Murphy, Precinct No. 5. Holland failed to qualify and Murphy was removed. Appointed: Thomas Farrow County Treasurer, August 4, 1870. William F. Nelson, County Surveyor August 23, 1870; M. H. Johns, Register. November 7, 1870; Board of Appeal, S. L. Davis, J. R. Bond, and J. J. Fain, November 7, 1870. J. L. Farrow was re-elected Justice of Peace, Precinct No. 5, December 1, 1870. Farrow was removed and Micajah H. Johnson was appointed County Treasurer in his stead July 26, 1871. Johns was removed and J. J. Fain was appointed, August 31, 1871. Fain resigned and Nathan Davis was appointed August 29, 1872. Davis failed to qualify and E. A. Jeter was elected County Treasurer 'November 8, 1872. W. F. Nelson, County Surveyor, was removed and succeeded by Nathan C. Williams appointed July 26, 1871. Williams was removed and W. F. Nelson was elected to the office November 8, 1872. S. L. Bond and J. J. Fain, members of the Board or Appeal, were removed and J. B. Rhodes and Joseph McDerbolt were appointed to succeed them August 31, 1871.J. M. Fain was appointed Register, September 6, 1871 and was succeeded by B. B. Anderson, appointed October 21, 1872, at which time a New Board of Appeal consisting of the following members was appointed: Jno. Durant, Albertus H. Baker, and W. F. Nelson.

Those elected February 15, 1876 were as follows: H. Fyke, County Judge; H. Pollard, County Clerk; J. M. Lawrence, District Clerk; A. M. Carter, County Attorney; S. B. Darnall, County Treasurer; W. F. Nelson, County Surveyor; A. B. Ross, Sheriff; F. M. Dagnell, Tax Assessor; D. W. Frazier, Tax Collector, the first time the two offices were separated; County Commissioners were Voce Swearingen, R. H. Brasher, H. L. Davis and E. A. Jeter; the following Justices of the Peace—one for each Precinct, Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive, in the order named; T. E. Boren, R. A. Craig, G. S. Jeter, James W. Carter, E. G. Knight, Andrew Robe, John A. Leslie and S. P. Page; and the following Constables—one for each of the said Precincts, in the order named: J. W. Brad-berry, J. P. Forsyth, George Westmoreland, E. L. Armstrong, Richard D. Hill, James H. Shahan, John Davis and J. Henderson Ash. A. M. Carter resigned and was succeded as County Attorney by R. E. Carswell, appointed May 14 1877. W. H. Nelson was appointed Constable for Precinct No. 8, January 14, 1877, vice J. Henderson Ash resigned. John E. Parker .was appointed Constable for Precinct No. 5 May 14, 1877, vice Richard D. Hill, resigned. J. H. Long was appointed Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1,

November 30, 1877, vice T. E. Boren, resigned
Elected November 5, 1878: Thos. E. Boren, County Judge, Hamilton Pollard, County Clerk; James M. Lawrence, District Clerk; Joseph N. Hays, County Attorney; A. H. Baker, Jr., County Treasurer; Wm. F. Nelson, County Surveyor; Robert A. Nelson, Sheriff; F. M. Dognall, Tax Assessor, B. D. Holland, Tax Collector; James F. Wilson, G. S. Espy, James McMitchel and J. T. Holt, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace for Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, in the order listed. J. H. Long, S. M. Chamness, Elijah Harkrider, W. J. Griswold, E. G. Knight, Malvin Collins, Joe L. Lindsey, J. M. Whitmore; and the following Constables for said Precincts in the order named: Wm. H. Ramsey, Richard Kirkley, Thos. M. Nichols, W. M. Holt, John Edwin Parker, Amos H. Thompson, James Witherspoon, and W. C. Copeland.

E. G. Knight was appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 5 February 10, 1879. J. G. Harrison was appointed Constable for Precinct No. 8, February 10, 1879, vice Copeland. W. F. Nelson, having neglected to qualify sunder his election November 5, 1878, was appointed County Surveyor, May 12, 1879. L. P. Priest was appointed Constable for Precinct No. 2, August 13, 1879, vice Kirkley, resigned. A. M. Downing was appointed Constable for Precinct No. 7, August 12, 1879, vice Witherspoon, failed to qualify. J. E. Cobb was appointed Constable for Precinct No. 4, May 11, 1880, vice W. M. Holt, resigned. The record says that John Edwin Parker failed to qualify, but does not state who was appointed in his place.

Elected November 2, 1880: Thomas E. Boren, County Judge; H. Pollard, County Clerk; A. H. Baker, Jr., District Clerk; J. H. Long, County Attorney; A. H. Rowlett, County Treasurer; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; F. M. Dognall, Tax Assessor; J. M. Woolworth, Tax Collector, E. Sistrunk, County Surveyor; County Commissioners; A. B. Bryan, G. S. Espie, J. T. Holt, and N. L. of (V. L.) Davis; the following Justices of the Peace: for Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive in the order named: Wm. F. Harris, L. P. Pruitt, E. Harkrider, J. R. Lake$ E. G. Knight, M. Collins, J. L. Lindsey and S. P. Page and the following Constables, one for each of said Precincts in the same order: R. W. Bond, -S. J. Martin, K. Brumble, Spencer Mydyett, J. E. Parker, L. H. Adams, A. T. Davis, and W. P. Wilson.
Elected November 7, 1882: Thos. E. Boren, County Judge; Hamilton Pollard, County Clerk; E. B. Eaken, District Clerk, J. H. Long, County Attorney; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; J. T. Long, Tax Assessor; D. G. Gammonge, Tax Collector; N. C. Williams, County Surveyor. County Commissioners: A. B. Bryan, T. N. Garner, T. N. Bagley and W. M. Holt. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts from 1 to 8, both inclusive, in regular order: J. N. Hays, J. J. Langley, R. C. Boulware, J. T. Holt, E. G. Knight, M. Collins, Lem Herrin and J. W. Poce or (Price). The following Constables of Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive in the same order: A. R. Woodyard, W. E. Pope, George Westmoreland, Alex Holt, J. E. Parker, J. E. Belsha, J. R. Dudley and J. Reasonover.

The Administration following the election November 4, 1884, marks a beginning of much needed civic improvements. The contracts for the court house and jail were let. Mr. A. H? Baker and Dr. McDaniel were contractors for the building. At this stated election the following officers were elected: J. H. Long, County Judge; Hamilton Pollard, County Clerk; E. B. Eakin, District Clerk; J. N. Hays, County Attorney; J. M. Woolworth, County Treasurer; W. C. Williams, County Surveyor; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; J. T. Lacy, Tax Assessor; D. Y. Gammage, Tax Collector; W. M. Hannah, J. W. Yarborough, J. McMitchell, and B. B. Anderson, County Commissioners; The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts 1 to 8, both inclusive, in the order named; D. B. Moore, R. Kirkley, R. C. Boulware, W. R. Anderson, E. G. Knight, Malvin Collins, L. Herrin and S. P. Page; and the following Constables for those Precincts with the Precinct No. 5 (not given) in the same order: Conrad Wall, W. C. Brasher, George Westmoreland, Sam Holt, L. H. Adams, R. Cassity and D. T. Applewhite, L. T. Anderson qualified as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, December 2, 1884, vice D. B. Moore.

Elected November 2, 1886: J. H. Long, County Judge; H. Pollard, County Clerk; H. M. Knight, District Clerk; H. N. Nelson, County Attorney; D. C. Hill, County Treasurer; N. C. Williams, County Surveyor; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; J. T. Lacy, Tax Assessor; D. Y. Gammage, Tax Collector; County Commissioners: Simeon Dean, T. W. Garner, J. McMitchell and J. M. Wells. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 in regular order: W. F. Harris, J. A. Crawford, R. C. Boulware, W. A. Anderson, E. G. Knight, L. H. Adams, J. W. Freeman, and G. W. Webb and the following Constables in the same order: A. R. Woodyard, W. S. Foster, George Westmoreland, W. R. Davis, C S. Knight, E. D, Barnett, A. M. Hooper and W. M. Walton.

Elected November 6, 1888: J. H. Long, County Judge; J. M. Woolworth, County Clerk; H. M. Knight, District Clerk; O. N. Hines, County Attorney; H. F. Fyke, County Treasurer, J. B. Neil, County Surveyor; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; J. T. Lacy, Tax Assessor; W. T. Frazier, Tax Collector. County Commissioners; W. L. Walter, J. M. Liles, J. M. Mitchell, and T. J. Holt; the following Justices of the Peace Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive in the order named: N. C. Williams, J. J. Langley, J. H. Wooten, G. S. Jeter, E. G. Knight, J. N. Dell, F. H. Roger or (Ray) and W. H. Field; the following Constables in the same order; E. 'F. Woodall, R. K. Hammon, Geo. Westmoreland, W. L. Cromwell, C. S. Knight, J. W. Gammoge and W. T. Matthews.

Elected November 4, 1890; J. H. Long, County Judge; J. M. Woolworth, County Clerk; H. M. Knight, District Clerk; J. N. Hays, County Attorney; H. Fyke, County Treasurer; J. W. Bird, Sheriff; J. T. Lacy, Tax Assessor; W. T. Frazier, Tax Collector; J. B. Neil, County Surveyor; County Commissioners: G. L. Duke, John Lilies, G. C. Tiller, and C. L. Bagley; the following Justices of the Peace for Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, in the order named: H. M. Knight, J. A. Crawford, J. H. Wooten, John Holt, H. S. Knight, C. C. Johnson, R. J. Youngblood and Win. Walton. The following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order. John S. Woodyard, R. K. Hammons, R. B. Ingram, W. L. Cromwell, R. H. Burns, A. A. Alexander, John Gammoge, and J. P. Davis.

Elected November 1892: R. C. Boulward, County Judge; J. M. Woolworth, County Clerk; W. R. Anderson, District Clerk; M. Hightower, County Attorney; H. Fyke, County Treasurer; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff, Henry Holins, Tax Assessor; J. H. Wooten, Tax Collector; J. B. Neil, County Surveyor; George L. Duke, M. L. Steiger, J. McMitchell and C. L. Bagley, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive, in the order named: J. F. Watson, J. A. Crawford, G. C. Tiller, W. L. Cromwell, C. S. Knight, C. C. Johnson, J. P. Gregory, and L. M. Satterwhite; and the following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order; Geo Harkrider, R. K. Hammons, J. W. Oden, F. M. May, R. H. Burns, G. W. Hunt, W. W. Adkerson and J. P. Davis.

The election of November 6, 1894 brought in officers that saw a much needed work dreamed of, come into realization. That was the construction of the first Iron Bridge across the Sabine River. The following officers were elected: Thos. F. Hull, County Judge; Jas. H. Hawthorn, County Clerk; B. B. Dulaney, District Clerk; John N. Hays, County Attorney; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; George H. Collins, Tax Assessor; J. H. Wooten, Tax Collector; J. B. Neil, County Surveyor. County Commissioners: P. L. Johnson, J. E. Biggs, J. McMitchell, and John F. Hunt. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive in the order named: I. L. Anderson, J. J. Langley, G. C. Tiller, W. L. Cromwell, C. S. Knight, C. C. Johnson, R. V. Cassity, and L. M. Satterwhite; and the following Constables for the same precincts and in the .same order: George Harkrider, K. H. Forsythe, W. P. Westmoreland, G. A. Cromwell, W. W. Grubbs, G. W. Hunt, S. W. Thomas and John W. McCommac!k. William Watson was Commissioned Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 8, April 29, 1896—date of appointment or election not given.

Elected November 3, 1896; Thomas F. Hull, County Judge; Jas. H. Hawthorn, County Clerk; B. G. Dulaney, District Clerk; Claude. Pollard, County Attorney; J. T. Holt, County Treasurer; J. P. Matthews, Sheriff; Geo. H. Collins, Tax Assessor; John H. Wooten, Tax Collector; J. B. Neil, County Surveyor; L. K. Dennard, J. E. Biggs, J. A. Westmoreland, and J. F. Hunt, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive in the order listed: Richard Kirkley, Green Wallace, Lou Escoe, W. L. Cromwell, W. H. Williamson, C. C. Johnson, A. J. Morris, and Wm. Walton, and the following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order: Walter Anderson, K. H. Forsythe, CM. Weeks, Jeff Cromwell, J. J. Secrest, K. W. Smith, Jas. Applegate, and John D. McOormick.

Elected November 8, 1898: J. H. Long, County Judge; S. S. Baker, County Clerk; B. G. Dulaney, District Clerk; J. G. Wool-worth, County Attorney; W. D. Hill, County Treasurer; J. P. Matthews, Sheriff; Geo. H. Collins, Tax Assessor; G. C. Tiller, Tax Collector; R. W. Priest, County Surveyor; J. H. Nelson, J. E. Biggs, J. A. Westmoreland, W. S. Riley, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, in the order named; Thos. L. Anderson, G. D. Wallace, A. W. Harrison, A. B. Erwin, C. S. Knight, C. C. Johnson, A. J. Morris, and W. M. Walton; and the following Constables for the same Precincts and. in the same order: Walter Anderson, A. T. Sharp, Ed Eliatt, Chas. Reeves, J. J. Shadowens, J. R. Dudley, 'W. J. Moore, and J. D. McCormick.

Elected November 6, 1900: T. E. Boren, County Judge; S. S. Baker, County Clerk; B. G. Dulaney, District Clerk; J. G. Wool-worth, County Attorney; W. D. Hill, County Treasurer; J. P. Matthews, Sheriff; Henry Holmes, Jr., Tax Assessor; G. C. Tiller, Tax Collector; A. W. Smith, County Surveyor; A. E. Anderson, E. L. Etheridge, J. McMitchell and W. S. Riley, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 inclusive, in regular order as named: T. L. Anderson, J. S. Edens, A. W. Harrison, A. B. Irwin, S. W. Johnson, J. M. Farris, E. E. Weaver, and W. M. Bryant; and the following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order, however omitting Precinct 3, for which no Constable is listed in the official record; W. D. Anderson, E. M. Searcy, J. F. Cromwell, W. J. Moore, M. O. Brinkley, W. H. Matthews and W. R. Bryant.

Elected November 4, 1902: J. G. Woolworth, County Judge; 3. S. Baker, County Clerk; B. G. Dulaney, District Clerk; W. R. Jones, County Attorney; W. D. Hill, County Treasurer; C. I. Voor-hies, County Surveyor; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; Henry Holmes, Jr., Tax Assessor; M. A. Jordan, Tax Collector; J. A. Heaton, J. W. Bowen, G. A. Westmoreland, and C. E. Johnson, County Commissioners: the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos, 1 to 8, both inclusive, in regular order as named: E. M. Searcy, Charlie Lawless, A. B. Erwin, S. W. Johnson, K. W. Smith, J. W. Terry, and W. M. Bryan; and the following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order: W. D. Anderson, W. T. Campbell, Neil Tiller, Claude Adams, A. J. Soape, J. A. Sigman, R. W. Terry, and W. R. Bryan.

Elected November 8, 1904: J. G. Woolworth, County Judge; S. S. Baker, County Clerk; B. G. Dulaney, District Clerk; W. R. Jones, County Attorney; W. D. Hill, County Treasurer; J. P. Forsythe, Sheriff; J. E. Phillips, Tax Collector; C. I. Voorhies, County Surveyor; Jno. A. Heaton, Jno. W. Bowen, G. A. Westmoreland, E. B. Erwin, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace Precinct Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive, regular order as named: S. P. Page, E. M. Searcy, A. W. Morrison, J. W. Davis, J. F. Need-ham, K. W. Smith, J. W. Terry, and O. D. Nelson; and the following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order, with the exception of Precinct No. 6, for which no constable is listed: Geo. Harkrider, Joe Harris, W. R. Bell, Jack Soape, A. H. Ray, L. J. Lawrence, Jno. A. Heaton, Jno, W. Bowen, G. A. Westmoreland and E. B. Erwin.

J. A. Plunkett was appointed Constable of Precinct No. 2 in February 1906 to succeed Joe Harris.

Elected November 6, 1906: J. H. Long, County Judge; S. S. Baker, County Clerk; B. G. Dulaney, District Clerk; W. R. Jones County Attorney; W. D. Hill, County Treasurer; W. D. Anderson, Sheriff; J. E. Phillips, Tax Assessor; Geo. C. Tiller, Tax Collector, Andrew J. Holmes (Panola county's first County Superintendent, and one of the foremost educators the county has ever had towards developing rural schools and directly superintending the building of proper school houses with equipment the best that could be afforded), County Superintendent; C. I. Voorhies, County Surveyor; J. A Heaton, G. A. Westmoreland, M. S. Steger and C. C. Johnson, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts I to 8, both inclusive in regular order as named: T. L. Anderson, E. M. Searcy, A. W. Harrison, W. R. Bell, J. P. Needham, R. C. Lawrence, J. W. Terry, and W. C. Carmichael; and the following Constables for the same Precincts and in the same order; George Harkrider, W. E. Edens, T. W. Nichols, P. M. Nail, W. W. Gruggs, C. J. Swart, R. W. Terry and B. H. McCan.

Elected 'November 3, 1908: W. R. Anderson, County Judge; Chas. E. Jones, County Clerk; John M. Holt, District Clerk; B. W. Baker, County Attorney; W. D. Hill, County Treasurer; W. D. Anderson, Sheriff; Joe E. Phillips, Tax Assessor; Walter Walker, Tax Collector; Andrew J. Holmes, County Superintendent of Public Instruction; C. I. Voorhies, County Surveyor; J. H. Ross, M. S. Steger, H. B. Ivey and W. S. Riley, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive in the order named: Geo. Harkrider, S. J. Martin, R. C. Boulware, Geo. Furrh, Sam P. Johnson, T. H. LaGrone, E. G. Morris and W. R. Carmichael; and the following Constables for Precincts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in the order listed: John Woodyard, P. A. Knight, Escoe Studard, W. W. Gruggs, G. T. Brinkley and W. I. Anderson.

Elected November 1910: Returned a number of the same officers to their respective offices. Those elected were as follows: W. R. Anderson, County Judge; J. M. Holt, District Clerk, C. L. Jones, County Clerk; B. W. Baker, County Attorney; W. D. Anderson, Sheriff; A. J. Holmes, County Superintendent of Public Instruction; Walter Walker, Tax Collector; J. E. Phillips, Tax Assessor; R. W. Priest. County Surveyor. W. D. Hill, Treasurer; J. H. Ross; M. S. Steger, H. B. Ivey, and Gus Alexander, County Commissioners; the Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, in the order named; Geo. Harkrider, B. J. Martin, A. W. Marrison, T. R. Gulley, S. P. Johnson, R. C. Lawrence, E. G. Morris and H. C. Nelson, and the following Constables for Precincts in the same order given: J. O. Smiley, Paul Harris, John Jernigan, Vemon Adams, W. W. Grubbs, G. T. Brinkley, R. W. Terry, and B. H. McCann.

Elected November 1912: W. P. Anderson, County Judge for his third term, but death came before the close of this term, and George Harkrider was appointed to serve out the unexpired term. W. D. Anderson, Sheriff; T. P. Christian, County Clerk; P. P. Long County Attorney; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk, Ottie Copeland, Tax Collector; J. L. Barton, Tax Assessor, W. D. Hill, Treasurer; R. W. Priest, Surveyor. County Commissioners: George Hemp-hill, A. T. Sharp, H. B. Ovey and A. A. Alexander; the following Justices of the Peace for Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 inclusive; Geo. Harkrider, S. J. Martin, Cloud Bagley, T. R. Gulley, Erasus Bride, R. C. Lawrence, and R. T. Tyler; Only six Constables recorded and in order given: J. A. Beaty, J. C. Williams, J. M. Shahan, Ver-non Adams, Mike Bowers and G. T. Brinkley.

Elected in Novemher 1914: George Hatrkrider, County Judge; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk; T. P. Christian, County Clerk; J. R. Duran County Attorney; J. O. Smiley, Sheriff; J. L. Barton, Tax Assessor; Ottie Copeland, Tax Collector; W. D. Hill, Treasurer; R. E. Lawrence, County Surveyor; C. L. Beason, County Superintendent, Public Instruction; R. W. Terry, B. T. Crawford, H. B. Ivy, and John R. Spradley, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, in order listed: D. P. Donovan, S. J. Martin, C. V. Bagley, K. W. Holt, C. P. Woods, R. C. Lawrence, John A. Heaton, and M. S. Steger; and the following Constables in order named: J. A. Beaty, I. N. Metcalf, Sol Oden, C. L. Wynn, Mike Bowers, C. J. Smart, Sam Graves, and Horace ReasonOver. Public Weighers; B. J. Anderson, for Precincts Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8; J. C. Philllips for No. 7.

Judge Harkrider died before the expiration of his term and Judge R. W. Priest served out the remaining term.
With the beginning of this new term again we see history repeating itself. Judge J. H. Long, who served his County in a number of capacities is again given the endorsement of the majority Voters to again serve as County Judge. Elected in November 1916 were as follows: J. H. Long, County Judge, Jas. G. Strong, County Attorney; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk; J. L. Fall, County Clerk; J. O. Smiley, Sheriff; D. C. Hill, Tax. Collector; J. R. Pierce, Tax Assessor; W. D. Hill, Treasurer; Robert Lawrence, County Surveyor; Bob Carswell, County Superintendent, Public Instruction; Commissioners were: E. W. Nation, B. T. Crawford, R. T. Hill, and Jno. R Spardley; the Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive were as named in order; D. P. Dovovan, S. J. Martin, A. W. Harrison, K. W. Holt, G. P. Johnson, Jack Butler, Jno. A. Heaton, and Henry McClendon; the following Constables as named in the same order: L. M. Hunt, I. N. Metcalf, Gill Yates, Marvin Gulley, Mike Bowers, Jack Boyett, No. 7 is not recorded, and J. E. Beckbam Public "Weigher: B. J. Anderson for Precincts Nos". 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Jesse Ray for Precinct No. 7. By recent election the cotton wagons and more recent cotton trucks were voted a nuisance and unsightly on the square and the growers of cotton were given better protection in weights and care for their crops in providing public cotton yards and duly elected weighers.

Elected November 1918: J. H. Long, County Judge; J. G. Strong, County Attorney; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk; J. L. Fall, County Clerk; J. O. Smiley, Sheriff; D. C. Hill, Tax Collector; Joe E. Pierce, Tax Assessor; W. D. Hill, Treasurer; R. W. Priest, Surveyor; R. E. Carswell, County Superintendent; Commissioners were: E. W. Nation, M. G. Broome, R. T. Hill and Purk Johnson; the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts 1 to 8, both inclusive, in order listed: D. P. Donovan; S. J. Martin, Leonard Ray; Marvin Gulley; G. P. Johnson, Sam Colburn, John E. Heaton, and M. S. Steger; the following Constables in order named: L. M. Hunt, I. N. Metcalf, Gill Yates, Carl Cadenhead, Van Hooker, R. O. Dick-erson, Sam Graves and Fred Giles.

Elected November 1920: J. H. Long, County Judge; A. D. Nelson, County Attorney; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk; J. L. Fall, County Clerk; W. H. Matthews, Sheriff; D. C. Hill, Tax Collector; T. K. Brannon, Tax Assessor; J. W. Alvis, County Treasurer; Lester Davis, Surveyor; Malcolm Shaw, County Superintendent; J. D. Duke, Sterrit Bowen, R. T. Hill and Park Johnson, County Commissioners: The following Justices of Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8 both inclusive, in order listed: D. P. Donovan; S. J. Martin, Leonard Ray, Marvin Gulley, G. P. Johnson, K. W. Smith, John A. Heaton and J. L. Fleming; the following Constables in order named: P. W. Pittman , R. A. Cain, George Yates, Carl Cadenhead, Van Hooker, R. O. Dickerson and Clyde Thomas.

Elected November 1922: A. D. Nelson, County Judge; Sam T. Holt County Attorney; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk; F. M. Lacy, County Clerk; W. H. Matthews, Sheriff; D. C. Hill, Tax Collector; T. K. Brannon, Tax Assessor; J. W. Alvis County Treasurer; Lester Davis, County Surveyor; Malcalm Shaw County Superintendent; R. D. Munden, T. S. Bowen, J. W. Stroud and C. C. Johnson, County Commissioners. The following Justices of the Peace,
Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, were as follows: D. P.Donovan, S. J. Martin, A. T. Hall, Marvin Gulley, G. P. Johnson, Clarence LaGrone, John A. Heaton, and M. S. Steger; the following Constables as listed: P. W. Pittman, Virgil Metcalf, J. Jenigan, (No. 4 and 5 not listed) W. J. Baker and J. E. Beckham.

In the election November 1924, again one having previously served in different official capacities was chosen to the high office of the County Judge, T. E. Boren; with him ' were elected as follows: Sam T. Holt, County Attorney; J. P. Matthews, District Clerk; A. J. Holmes, Jr., County Clerk; Leo Bird, Sheriff, B. J. Anderson, Tax Collector; T. K. Brannon, Tax Assessor; J. L. Barton, County Treasurer; L. R. Sharp, County Superintendent; Joe Rowe, Surveyor; J. H. English Public Weigher for Precinct Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, J. C. Phillips Weigher for Precinct No. 7. W. C. Wilson, T. S. Bowen, J. S. Stroud, and C. B. Hooker, !County Commissioners. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, as listed: D. P. Donovan, S. T. Martin, C. V. Bagley, Marvin Gulley, Robert Twomey, Jno. G. Bounds, Jno. A. Heaton, and M. S. Steger. The following Constables in order listed: L. M. Hunt, V. L. Metcalf, J. Jernigan T. C. Cadenheiad, J. A. Edge, J. W. Baker, V. E. Kellie, and J. E. Beckham.

Elected November 1926: Jas. G. Strong, County Judge, Joe Fite, District Clerk; A. J. Holmes, Jr., County Clerk; Mrs. Jessie Pippen, County Treasurer; B. J. Anderson, County Collector; Carl Jordan, 'Tax Assessor; Sam T. Holt, County Attorney; Leo Bird, Sheriff, Joe Rowe, Surveyor; L. R. Sharpe, County Superintendent; W. C. Wilson, Homer Jones, J. W. Stroud and C. B. Hooker, County Commissioners. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive in order named: R. B. Page, S. J. Martin, L. L. Ray, Marvin Gulley, (No. 5 not listed) Jack Boyewt, John A. Heaton and M. S. Steger. The following Constables for Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, in order named: L. M. Hunt, J. W. Weaver, John Jernigan (No. 4 not listed) J. A. Edge, W. J. Baker, V. E. Kelley, and J.. Jimmerson.

Elected November 192S: Jas. G. Strong, County Judge; Joe Fite, District Clerk; A. J. Holmes, Jr., County Clerk; Mrs. Ada Jordan, County Superintendent; Mrs. Jessie Pippen, County Treasurer; L. M. Hunt, Sheriff; Carl Jordan, Tax Assessor; B. J. Anderson, Tax Collector; Sam T. Holt, County Attorney; W. C. Wilson, Homer Jones, George Furrh, and C. B. Hooker, County Commissioners. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, in order named. D. P. Donovan, S. J. Martin, C. V. Bagley, Marvin Gulley, (No. 5 not listed), J. G. Bounds, John
A. Heaton, and (No. 8 not listed.)

The following Constables in order as listed: Ralph Chamness, J. P. Matthews, John M. Jernigan, T. C Cadenhead, J. A. Edge, Eugene Newman, W. M. Porter. Elected November 1930: James G. Strong, County Judge: Sid B. Turner, County Attorney; Joe Fite, District Clerk; J. S. Gholston, Sheriff, A. J. Holmes, Jr., County Clerk; G. W. Bunyard, Treasurer; W. D. Heaton, Tax Assessor; A. O. Stanford, Collector; Mrs. Ada Jordan, County Superintendent; A. G. Watkins, Surveyor; Jesse Rowe, Homer Jones, George Furrh, and C. B. Hooker, County Commissioners: the following Justices of the Peace Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive in order named: D. P. Donovan, J. W. Sharp, C. V. Bagley, Marvin Gulley, J. A. Edge, Jack Butler, John A. Heaton, and M. S. Steger; the following Constables in order named: Jack Todd, Jesse Matthews, John M. Jernigan, T. C. Caddenhead, Jim Twomey, Joe Davis, W. M. Porter, and W. B. Mangham.

Elected November 1932: W. R. Nelson, County Judge, J. S. Gholston, Sheriff; Sid Baker, County Attorney; W. D. Anderson, District Clerk; A. J. Holmes, Jr., County Clerk; G. W. Bunyard, Treasurer; W. D. Heaton, Jr., Tax Assessor; A. O. Stanford, Tax Collector; J. M. Griff en, Surveyor; J. Jr. Ross, L. D. Mangham, Pope Munden and C. B. Hooker, County Commissioners; the following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive in the order named: D. P. Donovan, J. W. Sharpe, Clarence Bagley, Marvin Gulley, Jim Twomey, T. J. Butler, John A. Heaton, and M. S. Steger. The following Constables as listed: O. J. Todd, J. J. Matthews, J. M. Jernigan, C. L. Campbell, J. A. Edge, Joe Davis, W. M. Porter, and W. B. Mangham.

Elected- November 1934: W. R. Nelson, County Judge; Fred Whitaker, County Attorney; W. D. Anderson, District Clerk; A. J. Holmes, Jr., County Clerk; Jake Browning, County Superintendent; L. M. Hunt, Sheriff; W. S. Chadwick, Tax Assessor and Collector; H. B. Williams, Treasurer; J. M. Griffin, Surveyor; W. M. Risinger; S. B. Shivers, E. E. Hill and Jim Kyle, County Commissioners. The following Justices of the Peace, Precincts Nos. 1 to 8, both inclusive, as listed: D. P. Donovan, J. W. Sharpe, (deceased), Pink Barber, (appointed), A. J. Titus, Marvin Gulley, T. J. Butler, J. E. Thompson, John A. Heaton, and M. S. Steger, The following Constables as named: Jack Todd, J. P. Matthews, L. H. Spradley, T. C. Cadenhead, J. A. Edge, Joe Davis, Bob Thompson, and W. B. Mangham.

These lists entered in this history present as nearly accurate to record as possible to secure as to officers and dates. Each administration may be likened to steps that make a mighty stairway, leading to the goals, steady progress in the development of the County's mineral resources, fertility of the soil, fair and friendly competition in business life, education, social, moral and spiritual for the entire citizenery.

Civic beauty and improvement begins in the front yard of the County—the Courthouse lawn and spreads throughout the County site, Carthage, and along the highways by farm house and to adjoining towns.
During Judge W. R. Anderson's terms as County Judge much attention was turned to scientific farming, soil preservation and proper rotation of crops. The concern of fine stock and cattle also hog raising has ever been manifested. Some of those especially interested in a larger scale are as follows: Add Forsyth, W. R. Jones, "Holland Smith and Jim Kyle.

Mr. Dan Ross was the first appointed County Agent and the fruit of his work is evident to this time. Mr. Dan Poster followed serving a number of years and doing a most effective work in a diversified manner. Helping bring Panola County's agricultural wealth into all East Texas—recognition and winning blue ribbons in a number of other County fairs, assisted in this by the capable and untiring service rendered' by the County's first County Demonstrator, Mrs. Alex McAnalley, (Now Mrs. R. P. Ash), also cooperation of the Circulation Book Club. Mrs. McAnalley, with her new ideas of all modern conveniences and proper canning methods for all farm products and meats, time saving devices and modernization of kitchens for the rural homes was given in such an efficient and sincere manner, she had soon won the welcome of ail the rural home workers and the progress and interest demonstrated was beyond fondest expectations. She was succeeded by Miss Lucile Smith of Teague. She was quite efficient and carried on the well founded work of Mrs. McAnalley in a most satisfactory manner until the Commissioners Court deemed it wise to discontinue such for an unlimited time on account of lack of county finance. Later R. M. Hooker's service was secured and recently he was transferred to Rusk County and C. B. Potts succeeded him, and is still serving as County Agent. A County Demonstrator has not been replaced.

Mrs. A. M. Baker, one of Panola County's most efficient teachers was chosen the first County 'Supervisor of the County and is still giving a most valuable and conscientious service to the teachers and school throughout the County.
Judge James G. Strong's three administrations were filled with a firm determination for a substantial list of most needed improvements—roads—the need of them became the topic of conversation from County Judge down to the boys and girls of town and countryside. No negative argument weakened this undaunted determination—before his authority was tendered another, Carthage was not reached by winding roads that reminded us of the original ones of the earlier habitation, but by straight hard-surfaced highways—making Panola Highways thoroughfares of pride, and added much to increase the business of local towns and traveling a pleasure. Bridges and culverts were constructed where needed. The Courthouse received much needed attention making it more impressive in its majestic beauty— grown more so with its age. The interior was repaired in many respects—gas was installed. The Courthouse yard was sodded with winter grass, the cement walks added a splendid contribution towards beautification. Judge Stong and his Court gave heartiest cooperation and substantial {assistance to the Circulating Book Club in landscaping and placing a $225.00 planting of blossoming and evergreen shrubbery, also shade trees around the curb. It might be said too, Andy Roquemore, colored janitor gave most diligent and careful attention to the planting so that it grew and became the pride of everyone—the beauty spot of our little city. Again special interest was manifested by these officers in helping maintain the public rest room, built by the Circulating Book Club.

Judge W. R. Nelson, the present Judge is a most enthusiastic, capable, young Carthagenian by birth, with the County's every interest at heart. Signal honors have been conferred: on him in a number of the State Highway projects and his Judgeship has won him a prestige beyond his own County boundary. He was selected Secretary-Treasurer for the "State County Judges Association." His part in all public issues is for progressiveness, so long as it is conservative and benefiting the majority. With his endorsement and encouragement with that of his Commissioners Court it is possible for this History to be compiled and an appropriate marker to be placed on the Courthouse yard, doing our part in expressing appreciation for our rich heritage and ever reminding those of the "younger generation" 'tis their privilege to carry on—and in their Chapter of History will be written deeds of service, kindness, and they will be worthy of greater success, that is sure to come by persistent effort and undaunted determination to live in the biggest and fullest way. Sons and daughters of historic soil, True greatness comes with honest toil, Service and loyalty to your fellowman, Is the greatest history written by man.