In 1907, Republican challenger Edward Myers turned the tables of the last mayoral election and defeated Democrat incumbent Calvin Cress.
Hopewell Grange was first organized on March 2, 1907, and held its meetings in Hopewell School.
In 1907, the famed pony King Larigo was foaled at Washington, a date important not only to the George Heyl Pony Farm but also to the entire Shetland business in America.