The Carbondale Independent Osage County Thursday February 15, 1883 Elk Township Officers: I. K. ESHLEMAN, trustee; C.H. EASTON, clerk; H.W. COLE, treasurer; James BRYSON, justice; W.H. BATES, and William FOSHAY, constables. Ridgeway Township Officers: Ernest WAETZIG, trustee; O.J. GAUGER, clerk; Aaron KINNEY, treasurer; P.V. GRIGGS, justice; Chas. MANROSE, and Jas. McDONALD, constables.