Frazier v. Board of Canvassers

Ritz, Judge:

James S. Frazier and W. E. Somerville were opposing candidates for the office of sheriff of Putnam county at the election held in said county in the month of November, 1916. After the returns of said election had been canvassed a demand was made upon the board of canvassers for a recount of the votes east at said election for the office of sheriff. This recount was had and the board of canvassers ascertained and declared that W. E. Somerville was elected to the said office. During the progress of the recount Frazier made objection to the action of the board of canvassers in…