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Show MORE THAN 46 YEARS ON BENCH DETROIT, Mich., Feb. 21. Judge Edgar J. Thirfee or Detroit, since 1S75 -probate judge of Wayne county, claima the distinction of being the oldest Judi cial official In the United State, In point of service. He has served as probate judge continuously for more than forty-six years. Judge Durfee makes his claim to being the oldest judge following correspondence cor-respondence with court officials In practically every state. During his first year In office the Judge handled 39 cases, lait year he handled 6769. |