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William S. Ennes was elected our sixteenth Mayor in November 1925 and served a four-year term from 1926-1930. He was a Republican. Ennes defeated the embattled Charles Neimeier who would later be convicted of embezzling from the City of Princeton and sent to prison.
Ennes was born November 28, 1862 near Mt. Olympus to Embree and Martha J. (Kirk) Ennes.
Ennes's father died in 1863 just a little over a year after he was born, his mother married a second time to John Sullivan.
William was home schooled by his mother and later attended Mt. Olympus, Danville Central and Oberlin College in Ohio. After graduating from Oberlin College, Ennes would teach for two years at Mt. Olympus, then worked at Albert Stakes Hardware Store in Princeton. Ennes moved to Ft. Wayne for two years, he returned to Princeton and served several years as Deputy County Treasurer.
Ennes married Lucy Kightly on November 14, 1889; Lucy was the daughter of Josiah Kightly. In 1897 he was appointed County Treasurer to fill an unexpired term and in 1900 was elected to that office for two-four year terms. After leaving public office Ennes worked in the grocery business for the next eight years in Princeton, then he retired to manage extensive farming interests.
William Ennes returned to the political arena in 1925 running for Mayor on the Republican ticket. Ennes defeated the embattled opponent and took office on January 1, 1926. While he was in office Ennes devoted his entire time to the responsibilities of his office.
Ennes was an active member of the Methodist Church, a member of the Masons for over fifty years, including membership in the Scottish Rite. He was also affiliated with the Son's of Veterans.
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