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MILLS, C. M.
MILLS, C. M. (Washington County, PA, Oct. 20, 1847-- ). Mills' parents came to Dubuque in 1855 when he was only 8 years of age. C.M. received his education in this state, studied law in the office of his father-- Mills & Graham, and was admitted to the bar in 1869. In 1880 he held the office of Justice of the Peace to which he was appointed in 1876, elected in 1877, and reelected in 1879.
Mills served as the secretary of the Civil Service Commission from around 1897 to 1904. On August 11, 1898 he posted an announcement in The Dubuque Herald of an upcoming examination for service in the post office. (1) He was elected vice-president of the Post Office Clerk's Association in 1917. *2)
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1. "Will Make Examination," The Dubuque Herald, August 11, 1898, p. 3
2. "Current Comment," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, July 11, 1917, p. 6