Returning to Prescott in early 1888 , he took a job as a bookkeeper for a local merchant . Later that year , he was elected recorder for Yavapai County . In the process he became the first Republican to win the office in the predominately Democratic district . Akers held the office for two terms , winning reelection in 1890 . In 1892 , Akers lost a race to be elected Yavapai County sheriff . In January 1893 , he became clerk for the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors . He remained at the position till the end of 1896 . From 1894 til 1896 , Akers was chairman of the county Republican committee and served as a delegate to the 1896 Republican National Convention
1896 Republican National Convention
1896 Republican National Convention
Charles H. Akers