John Sims, William T. Tanner and Thomas Griffith, Commissioners of Muskingum County, were indicted by the Grand Jury for misconduct in office. The papers have not been served, but are in the hands of the Sheriff. The “misconduct in office” it is understood, has reference to the manner in which the contract for the Esplanade pavement was awarded.
From Zanesville Daily Courier, 10 Nov. 1877.