Politics: J.T. Durham, 1905, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by John W. Harris, Brooklyn, NY
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Source:  The Southern Sentinel, January 12, 1905

Assessor Durham

Governor Blanchard Recognizes Choice of the Voters

A commission as Assessor for Winn parish has been issued to Mr. J. T. Durham
and he is now holding the trust voted to him last spring by the people of this
parish.

There were many who did not believe that the endorsement of the people would
be recognized by Governor Blanchard in the matters of assessor, but we are
pleased to record that the wishes of a majority of Winn parish voters have
been recognized.  Mr. Durham was endorsed after two hard fought elections
against some of the best men of our parish and even those who did not support
him in the elections felt that he should be given the appointment.  The wishes
of a majority have been respected and Mr. Durham is assesssor for the coming
four years.

Mr. Durham is well known to all the people of the parish.  He is a young,
self-made man, who is well qualified for the position and counts his friends
by the hundreds.  The responsible duties of the position have been placed in
competent hands and we feel safe in venturing assurance that the affairs of
that branch of government will be carefully looked after during the next four
years.

Submitted by:
John W. Harris
Brooklyn, NY 
Jwharris60@aol.com