A. E. SINKS, who will enter upon the duties of the office of auditor of Miami County, Ohio, on the third Monday in October, 1909, is a well known resident of Troy and has had a long experience in official life. He was born August 28, 1860, in Montgomery County, Ohio, and is a son of D. W. Sinks, who was formerly treasurer of Miami County.

Mr. Sinks came with his parents to Miami County, when he was eight years old, and was reared and educated at West Milton. When his father became county treasurer and moved to Troy, A.E., then twenty years of age, became his deputy and served in that capacity from 1880 until September l, 1884. Mr. Sinks then embarked in the clothing business, in which he continued for twelve years, without, however, giving up his interest in politics and public affairs. In the spring of 1899 he was appointed deputy county auditor and remained in the auditor's office in this position until his own election. His long period of service has made him well known all over the county, and those doing business with the auditor will feel that they are meeting with an old friend.

In 1885 Mr. Sinks was married to Miss Maggie B. Tullis, who was born and reared at Troy, and is a daughter of the late O. M. Tullis. Mr. and Mrs. Sinks have two chi1dren: R. W. and Helen A. The family belong to the Christian Church. Mr. Sinks is an Odd Fellow and a Knight Templar Mason.