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| | Jones-Hunt - David William Jones, 1939 Reunion text |
 | | The historians record that this was a campaign of unusual enthusiasm and interest, throughout the county, state and nation, and Cooper County records a clean sweep for the Whigs, they electing their full ticket in the County, as well as State Senator in the District, Reuben A. Ewing, Whig, defeating David Jones, Democrat. |
 | | In 1835, Paul Whitley, a Cooper County Benefactor, died near where is now the town of Prairie Home, and left his estate in trust to Cooper County, the income from which, after the death of his wife, was to be devoted to the better education of the future boys and girls of that county. |
 | | Judge Thomas A. Harris, now deceased, member of the Cooper County court for several terms near the turn of the century, was present in person at this sale and frequently mentioned the incident, during his lifetime, to his daughter, Mrs. |
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