The spectator., 1922-06-16
Dave Partain Candidate
 For Circuit Judge

We are carrying in the proper column of this paper the formal announcement of Dave Partain us d candidate for the Dem ocratic nomination for the office of Cir cult Judge the 18th Judicial Dis trict, composed of Crawford, Logan and Franklin counties.
 Mir. Partain is we'll and favor ably known as a lawyer and a man throughout this district but we wish to call attention to a few of the reasons why We feel his candidacy for this office is en- titled to Warmest consideration at hands of the eDmocracy of the 18th Circuit. Dave has liv- ed most of his life in Franklin county and is a product of her schools and institutions. and those who know him are familiar with his efforts and struggles to equip himself for his career in hIs chosen profession of the law.
 He has been actively engaged in the practice for a number of years in this section of the State during which time he has tried many important cases both in the lower Courts and the Supreme Court of the State as well as in the Federal Courts. The records Of these Courts show that in his extensive practice he has had un- usual and remarkable success
 He has shown himself capable and efficient in every respect with a strong legal mind well adapted to the law and quick to grasp the legal meaning and effect of the most difficult pro blems but 1t is only his splendid success III the practice that com ymends him to the voters but it is also his high sense of fairness, honesty and integrity which he has always displayed.
 While unskilled In the arts oi the demagogue and the wileS of the politician Dave Partain has always in Public life and in his private practice stood squarely for the rights and interest of the poor and unfortunate as for his services in various capacities upon the behalf of the people and their interest against the sinister interest of corporate greed and selfishness. he has re ceived the highest commendation and praise from those who re- present the mass of the people It is a notable fact that in prac- ticalIy every legal controversy ln when he has engaged he has ap- peared upon the side of those of humble station when they were opposed by some strong and powerful antagonist and it is nere wheL fighting against heavy odds that hls best efforts have been enlisted. Another thing that has been noticed and favor ably mentioned in connection with his practice. Is that no mat ter how busy, he has never yet been known 10 refuse to repre- sent q person when called upon because he was poor and unable to pay for the service-, but If Dave was convinced that his cause was just and he the victim of persecution or circumstance, the unfortunate man or woman has ever found in him ready companion of his cause and he has engaged in numerous fights in the interest of justice with out fee or nope of reward; but notwithstanding his feelings or sympathies his sense of justice and fair play is such that should he go upon the bench all persons and interest can rest assured ot receiving fair and just consider ation.
 AS a citizen. upon every public 1 issue. he has taken a firm and | resolute stand for what he con- ceived to be right considerate. ] however. of the rights and opin- ions of those who might differ from him such will be his attitude l as Judge. During tine late war