Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-10
CrOxall Strongly
Endorsed for Recorder

In his candidacy for oity recorder
the undersigned has heretofore re-
Trained from entering the advertising
columns of the local press-feeling
that after a formal announcement
the office should seek the man. In
response however to public demand
and in conformity with what appears
TO be popular custom it seems neces-
sary to state ones qualifications in
print.
Without entering upon an extend
ed and itemiZed statement of educa-
tional qualifications and varied ex-
perience, 1t may be stated briefly that
the undersigned was for four years
postoffice clerk under Robert w.
Morris, who was for sixteen years
postmaster and is now mayor of New
Albany Indiana city of $4,000
population. Mr.. Morris has been
kind enough to write the following:
Il desire to commend James r.
Croxall, whom l have known for
twenty-five years, as being a man of
excellent character and of good per-
sonal standing in this community.
He is possessed of more than ordi-
nary ability. of splendid business
training, is total abstainer, honest
and Industrious, and will prove his
worth and capability in any position
he may seek and accept"
The undersigned was also for sew
en- years manager for the Hammer
smith Transfer and Storage Com
pany, operating between New Albany
Indiana and Louisville Kentucky
one of the biggest concerns of it's
kind in the middle west-employing
120 wagons and force of men ac-
cordingly. Also for five years the
undersigned travelled for firm of
manufacturers of burglar-proof safes
thereby gaining valuable expert
ence
Earl S. Gwin, formerly president
of the Second National Bank of New
Albany and a neighbor there of the
undersigned (also of Prof. Briscoe OF
the Ashland schools, says: I'VE
have known Mr.. Croxall for num-
Der of years and regard him a gentle
man of high integrity and trustwor-
thy" In addressing this recon-
mendation to Cashier R. w. Schmeer
of the United States National Bank
at Portland Mr.. Gwin states that he
will appreciate any courtesies shown
the bearer. Mr.. Gwin is now presi-
dent of one of the large banks in
Louisville Kentucky.
! Since coming to Ashland and buy
| ing fruit tract in the edge of the
city, the undersigned has combined
fruit raising with business connec-
! tions with the Ashland Trading Com
pany. The following from this firm,
signed by Messrs. l.. S--Brown, T. w.
/ Acklin and II. S. Palmerlee, speaks
| for itself:
ITO the voters of Ashland we wish
to speak a word for ]. r. Croxall,
candidate for city recorder. We have
known him since he has been in Ash
land, and he has worked for us al
most three years. We have found
! him honorable, willing, accurate and
capable of doing work in any capac-
! ity connected with the mercantile
| business. If il was not for his own
| deserving good we would prefer to
keep him in the store. Knowing as
we do that he is a man of sterling
! qualities, punctual, systematic and
with the welfare of Ashland at heart,
we cannot commend him too high y
to the voters of Ashland"
Assuring you that your support at
the polls will be appreciated and that
If elected recorder ] will apply the
clerical experience of years diligently
and conscientiously to the city's SER
vice, / am,
Respectfully.
Paid Adv }. Il. CROAALL'