SPRINGER, L. D., who is clerk of the Circuit Court of Cass County, has been the representative of the Democratic ticket in the office since 1908, when he was first elected. His administration of the affairs of his office have been of such a character as to win for him the approval and support of the public generally, and he is admittedly the right man in the right place. Mr. Springer was born in Cass County, Ill., July 27, 1870, a son of J.S. and Emily (Johnson) Springer.

After passing through the common schools of his native county, he attended the high school, and then the Valparaiso University of Indiana, being graduated therefrom in 1910. Having prepared himself for a scholastic life, Mr. Springer began teaching at the school near his father's homestead which bears the family name, and then was an instructor in the eighth grade in the public school at Virginia for two years. He was also a teacher at Bluff Springs, and then for one year was principal of the Arenzville High School. Elected first to office by the Democrats, he was again the nominee of that party and was elected to succeed himself.

In 1909 Mr. Springer was married to Nellie Yaple, a daughter of J. W. Yaple. Mr. and Mrs. Springer have one child, John W., who was born September 26, 1911. Fraternally, Mr. Springer is a Mason and a member of the Eastern Star, and belongs also to the Knights of Pythias, Elks and Red Men. His association with these order is mutually pleasant, and he is recognized as one of the popular men of Virginia and Cass County.