The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-06-16
10 Congressman AShbFOOk
By Old Soldier
COmmGRdS His Splendid Re-
cord In Congress

The following communication ap
peared in the Uhriohsville Independ
eut June 10:
Dennison, o., June 8. IA
H. K. Thompson,
Editor Twin City Independent,
Dear Sir:
notice that In a recent issue Of the
Independent you have been speaking
good word for our present member
Of Congress from old 18th district,
Hon. VIM. A. Ashbrook. Too much
cannot be said at any time in praise of
good and faithful servant" but in
Mr. Ashbrook's case the commentator
is most richly deserved. This district
has been represented in years past by
many excellent gentlemen, but none
has done more, to say the least, for
his constituents, especially the yeter-
ans of the civil war and their widows
and children, than has our distinguish
ed friend during the years of his SER
vice in the House of Representatives
He has left nothing undone in their
behalf, and the promptness and cheer
| fulness with which he has performed
his duties is known and appreciated
not only by the people of this district
but in other districts, and even out
side the state.
1t has been my privilege to know in
large measure what Mr.. Ashbrook
has accomplished for the members of
the Grand Army during the years that
have passed since he first took his seat
in Congress. During nearly all this
time / was Adjutant of Welch Post,
No. 422, G. A. R.. one of the largest
posts in the Department of Ohio out
side the large cities, having, even at
this late date, over one hundred mem
bers in good standing. There has never
effort sought, in behalf of some de-
serving comrade, but what has re.
ceived his prompt response and most
| painstaking attention. There are
scores, | might say hundreds, of our
comrades and their families in this and
other counties of the district who have
reason to thank Mr. Ashbrook for
what he has done in their behalf. The
soldiers OF the great civil war never
had a truer or more helpful friend,
and it is source of sincere regret that
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Congressional districts he is serving
his last term from the old 18th dis.
trct, which he has so faithfully and
efficiently represented
1t is not only in behalf OF the war.
veterans that Mr.. Ashbrook has prov
en- a valuable Representative, but it
is an indisputable fact that in all 9TH
er affairs pertaining to the welfare of
his constituents, irrespective of par
ty lines, he has performed his full
duty. There are, doubtless, others like
are not in the majority, and their re-
tirement at any time is decided loss
to the country at large, and especially
the people whom they have so faithful
ly and efficiently served.
am not reliably informed as to
the political conditions in the new dis.
trict in which Mr.. Ashbrook has been
placed, but have this to say: If they
want Representative in Congress
who has been tried and not found
wanting, and who, by reason of his
ability and opportunities is exceptions
ally qualified to serve them in the
most acceptable manner, they will
make no mistake in nominating and
electing him to the next Congress. In
fact, they would honor themselves
and render a valuable service to the
state of Ohio by doing so.
Very Respectfully
: w. A. PITTENGER.