The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-29

was not confined to the public schools
Of Clarlasburg alone this period In adj
dition to devoting his talent, time and
energy to the educational welfare of the
boys and girls who attended the Clarlls
burg schools throughout the county as
member of the county board OF ex.
aminers from 1876 to 1852, ever having
in mind and close at heart the best in
terests of the youth Of the county and
carefully guarding against imPositions
on the profession, although fair, liberal
minded and ready to assist those who
showed deserving and meritOfious DIS
position:
Although devoting most of his time
to the advancement OF education in the
county. while he was engaged In etiuca-
tional wark. yet his ambitions did not
permit him to stop there, and in con-
sequence he was admitted to practice
law in 1876, profession he has follow
ed with success and distinction since
closing his active identification with ed.
ucational work in 1882. to enter upon
nnother cnreer, that included the law,
politics and Craftsmanship.
In 1882 lie was elected to the legis
lature and served in that body with
honor to the State and county and credit
to himself, commanding considerable in
fiucnce in the law-making Of that day,
notwithstanding the fact that the legis-
lature was largely Democratic.
Having shown himself a man Of great
force of character and withal one Of
more than the usual ability both as to
the Interpretation of law and its proper
administration he was elected prosecnt-
ing attorney in 1884 and served as such
until 1880. with nm eye ever single to
the faithful performance of the duties
Of the office and administering The same
in manner that checked crime to a
marlsed degree.
In 1900 ne was again elected to the
Legislature and served theterm with
greater. honor and distinction than be-
fore on account of the lnpse of years,
in which his Judgment became more ma
ture and his ability ADLER
After having completed the term as
delegate to the House of the States
legislative body, he was elected prose
cutting attorney and served the term
from 1902 to 1897, since when he has
not held public office, nor been an a..
pirant for county office. Nor has he
been actively engaged in politics or the
government of the county. further than
n faithful discharge of his duties TO his
clients demanded
Judge Lynch. for such he is. having
been selected time after time by the
members of the various bars of this cir.
cult as special judge, Is successful
practitioner of law and possesses mind
remarkably inclined toward judicial
features. as evidenced not only by his
decisions on the bench but also by the
broad mindedness and searching and sift-
ing. weighing of all questions OF mos
ment that confront him. Besides he IS
gentleman of such high character. deep
integrity and noted impartiaIity in all
his dealings with man and man, both
professionally and in Dptiness as to
eminently fit him fo4 the judgeship to
say nothing of his familiarity with the
law and court procedure.
From the STANDPOINT Of politics he has
ever been loyal Republican and be-
lieves firmly in it's principles. so that
he is logical candidate from that
standpoint also and is one who win have
the undivided support Of the party.
Another feature of his candidacy that
appeals to the voters of tine circuit Is
that the members generally of the legal
ffaternities of the two counties of the
district. without regard of political aft
fiiiation urge his nomination, because Of
his fitness and the supreme confidence
they have in him.
That his nomination will bring
strength to the Republican ticket none
deny and that he VIII prove winner
there is not a shadow of doubt. And
best of al that his elevation TO The
bench vii ensure an able. fair and Just
administration of the laws of the cir
cunt there is no man that will gaiasay.
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