F. P. Whitehill: Grant County sheriff in wood and fund scandal
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As sheriff, Whitehill issued a proclamation in 1889 [2]. He failed to pay territorial treasurer any monies due after January 24, 1890, disregarding monthly payment laws [3]. However, his practice of keeping separate public and private accounts was commended [6]. Morehead for it, but the grand jury recommended recovery of the wood or money [7]. Wood was delivered by parties to whom Whitehill paid $2.75 per cord [4]. An attempted robbery at his residence occurred, with Maggie Whitehill firing at burglars [5]. No predecessor left books of accounts in the office [1].
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- We found that no predecessor of Mr… (1890)We found that no predecessor of Mr. Whitehill as sheriff had left any books of ac- counts of public funds in the office.
- The following proclamation has been is-… (1889)The following proclamation has been is- sued by Sheriff Whitehill and will be strictly enforced :
- We find that Sheriff Whitehill, ex-office… (1890)We find that Sheriff Whitehill, ex-office collector, has failed to pay over to the territorial treasurer any of the moneys due to the territory since January 24th, 1890. The law requiring payment on the 10th d…
- was delivered by other parties to whom Mr… (1890)was delivered by other parties to whom Mr. Whitehill paid $2.75 per cord, and obligingly held out 25 cents per cord for contractor De- Vega.
- Another robbery was attempted last night… (1888)Another robbery was attempted last night at the Whitehill residence. Miss Maggie White- hill heard the burglars, and fired through the door at them, but unfortunately without effect.
- The keeping of separate accounts of the… (1890)The keeping of separate accounts of the public funds and the private transactions of the sheriff inaugurated by the incumbent, Mr. Whitehill, is to be commended and in the future should be followed so that an …
- Nineteen and one-half cords of wood… (1890)Nineteen and one-half cords of wood bought by the agent of the county of Frank Silvear paid for by warrant No. 533, $58.50, dated February 13, 1889, was duly delivered at the residence of Mr. F. P. Whitehill…