Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-11
@ IN WON pLEts COURT.

Opening of the May Term His Honor,
Judge Charles u. white, on the Bcnch--
TsattsnoniaI to Judge doodle and Ac-
companSins Procssdinss.
Punctually at ten o'clock this morning the
court officer made the usual proclamation,
declaring the Court of Common Pleas In and
for the County OF Clark, formally iu session,
Judge Charles Il. White at the same time en-
tering upon the discharge Of the duties Of the
Office, TO which he was elected last fall. All
the space within the bar WAS occupied by the
members Of the county ba-. Charles r. Dar-
lingter, Esq, Of Xenis, representing the dis
trict at large. The following testimonial to
the retiring Judge, Hon.J s Goode, provided
for at q recent meeting Of the bar, fully
reported at the time, was presented by the
committee, duly constituted and read from
the bench:
The members Of the bar Of Clark county,
upon the retirement Of his Honor, Judge
James 8. Goode, from the bench at the close
OF an honorable service, desire to place upon
public record an appropriate testimonial OF
their appreciation OF his long, arduous and
faithful labors; to testify to the patient in
vestiga,ion and untiring industry which he
brought to the discharge Of his judicial duties
and to recognize the learning, ability and in 1.
tegrity which marked bis administration Of
justice.
Judge Goode In 1876, after an extensive
practice Of many years. accepted the position
Of Common Pleas Judge In the I'd Judicial
District, bringing with him settled habits of
labor and research, an unusual familiarity
with adjudged precedents, a skill and acumen
developed BY constant contests nt nisi prius
and judgment which was the growth OF
ripe aud varied experience. These elements
which had made the successful lawyer, were
Of admirable service to him as Judge, IN the
rapid and proper disposition OF our docket,
obstructed BY the lack Of judicial facilities
and to this work be gave himself with great
energy and ability.
At the close of his first term he was re-
elected without opposition for u second term
OF five years, and now, upon his voluntary
retirement from judicial honors TO resume the
practice Of his profession. he carries with him
the satisfaction that his judgments have been
the result OF careful investigation and an i'm
partial application OF legal principles, and II
errors have been committed the solace that
infallibilty has as yet found no place on
earthly tribunals.
While maintaining the dignity OF the
judicial ermine, Judge Goodies intercourse
with the members Of the bar, both on and Of
the bench, has been distinguished by a cour-
tesy Of manner which has gained him the
good will OF all. And the brethren OF the
district join with u in assuring him that as
he leaves the court. he carries with him the
profound respect and kndliest feeling of those
with whom he was associated during his ten
years service. And we trust that the
active life which has been so well-rounded
BY the period o! judicial honors just clo,ed
may have in 1t yet many years Of usefulness
and the profession Of the law long continue
10 have the benefit Of his experience, his learn
Ing and his Judgement
We recommend the adoption of the follow
Ing resolution That the chairman Of this
committee be instrGc ed to pres Mt this testi-
monial to the Court OF Common Pleas of Clark
Go. at the first day Of the next term thereof
and request that the same be entered upon the
journal OF said Court.
OSCAR 7. MARTIN, Chairman,
J. X. Mower,
s. A. Bowman,
A III. Gillett,
+. N. Hagan,
Com. on Resolutions.
April 23, 1855.
Judge White spoke as follows upon the
resolutions and briefly but feeliugly by way
Of his own inaugural, after which the busi-
ness Of the court proceeded, the Clerk calling
ths Grand Jury which was charged by the
Court in the usual form and retired:
Although was present at the preliminary
meeting OF the bar on the subject OF these res
olntions, was unavoidably absent when they
were presented by the committee, and there
fore hear them read now for the first tim"
1t Set ms to me eminently fitting that the bar
Of the county should by some appropriate &C.
tion at this time recognize the efficient judicial
work Of Judge Goo e in this county. elected
as he was in 1875 TO fill one of the two addi-
tional judicial Offices then just created
for this subdivision OF the I'd Judicial
District Of the State. He became
practically the presiding Judge OF the Com
mon Pleas Court of this county, at a time
when the business of this court was several
years In arrears. He brought with him to
the bench ripe experience and well-earncd
reputation Ms a lawyer, and now, as he vol
UNFAIRLY retires from the bench, he takes with
him the favorable respect of the bar; and has
added to his reputation as q successful law
yer, the honor accorded an able and indus
trious Judge.
The records and trial docket OF this court
testify to his learning, ability, energy and
efficiency much more forcibly than any mere
words Of mine. If were called upon to
designate to what Judge Goodies success was
to be mainly attributed, should answer:
Industry and study.
In this regard be has set q noble example
TO the bar OF this county, and has exercised
an important influence for good upon its
younger members especially.
Judge Goodies term OF service on the bench
covers almost the entire period OF my practice
at the bar OF this county. Ny trial cases In
this court have been conducted largely before
and to him. am glad that this occasion at
lords me an opportunity to publicly acknowl-
edge my personal sbligstions for his uniform
courtesy, forbearance, impartialify and consid-
crate treatment.
I concur in the sentiments expressed in the
resolutions and your motion, Mr.. Martin, is
therefore granted. The resolutions will be
entered in the minutes of this days proceed
iugs OF the court, and the clerk will be ordered
to have them properly engrossed and a copy
furnished to Judge Goode.
And now gentlemen OF the bar, while YOU
In this public, and as 1t seems to me appropri-
ate manner, testify to the merits OF my pre-
decess0r, des re TO invoke Tor his successor
your consideration, forbearance and assistance
in the discharge OF the delicate. important
and responsible duties now devoviug upon
me.
l make no promises and give no pledges
ss to my future conduct, but shall endeavor
to do my whole duty In all respects with uni
form cnurieaY. natirnce 6delifx and riaid i'm