GEORGE R. BAGLEY
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
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The legal record of Circuit Judge Geo. R. Bagley -is one of which any successful jurist
might be proud. He was born at Canton, Ohio, Jan. 25, 187 1, and came to Oregon with his parents
in 1885, residing ever since in Washington County. Possessed of a common school education his
ambition was to become a lawyer, and in May, 1892 he entered the office of the late Congressman
Tongue as a law student, making his way throughout his studentship by assisting the sheriff and ,
clerk. Prior to the study of law he was engaged in farming, clearing land, logging, sawmilling
and teaming. He was admitted to the bar June 1, 1895, and practiced law from that date until'
his elevation to the circuit bench. From Oct. 1, 1906 until appointed judge he was associated with
Wm. G. Hare. He is a heavy taxpayer, and assisted in establishing the first condenser in Hills
boro. He spent a great deal of time in getting the establishment of the Tillamook rail line out of
this city, and has always been foremost in matters of public spirit.
His achievements in his twenty years of practice in the courts of the state have been away
above that of the average attorney, and when he was appointed to the bench by Gov. Withycombe
he had a practice second to none outside of Multnomah County so far as the state was concerned.
He has ever been one of those attorneys who has made a real study of law. He is particularly gifted
for the position which he holds, and to which he seeks to be returned. The Argus submits to the
voters of the republican party that they can honor themselves and the judicial district by giving
him their primary votes on May 19. Judge Bagley has earned the esteem of all citizens, irrespect
ive of class or party. His legal acumen and judicial temperment ably qualify him in the position
he holds. He has ably conducted the legal proceedings of the district, and he is worthy of nomi
nation and election.
In the conduct of his office he has always followed the law, and placed partisanship in the
background. As an attorney he ever has worked for his client with fidelity, and as judge he has
interpreted the law in consonance with the supreme court decisions, and with the best analysis
consistent with judgment.- He is entitled to be returned, and the best evidence of his worth is the
fact that hundreds of his personal friends are joined with those of all political faiths in seeing that
his interests are taken care of in the primary contest.
His is a position that is delicate. He can riot go out and canvass the county. But his
many friends, who know him as a just judge, are carrying his endorsements to every boundary of
the county. Judge Bagley is the calibre of judge who does not compromise with law. He inter
prets it for what it is, and in so doing proves his fitness for the favor of the electorate. The Argus
asks the republican electors to remember his name when inthe booth on primary day. This is not
an advertisement, but is a contribution of the Argus to a cause which should be foremost in the
minds of citizens and taxpayers.