This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Yeates School - Cap and Bells Club - "Mr. Bob", Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1913. Group of costumed students and teacher. Mr. Thomas, English teacher, seated at middle. Students identified are: John Mitchell, second left, standing; Ralph W. Gauthrop, third from left, standing; Robert N. Groner, third fron right, standing; Oliver J.Keller, second from right, standing; Edwin G. Scovel, far right, standing; Joseph C. Walker, seated, far left; and David H. Porterfield, far right. Another student is in the photograph but not listed in the cast of characters.
