Show DAVIS IS OGDEN'S NEW POST POSTMASTER The announcement fr from m Washington yesterday esterday that the President had appointed appointed ap ap- pointed Thomas H. H Davis postmaster of ot Ogden created m much ch surprised comment as It was the opinion that the recommendation of George M. M Hansen would be be followed by his appointment h the friends 0 of Mr Davis have never for a moment conceded that he was out of or the race Mr Hansen was recommended by Congressman Congressman Con Con- gressman George Georee Sutherland while Mr Daviss Davis's appointment was urged b by Senator Senator Sena Sena- tor Kearns The successful candidate was also indorsed by a large number of prominent nent business and professional men of 01 the city as asell well ell as by many of ot the politicians His appointment Is a recognition in a responsible official position for Mr Davis Is a laboring man having been for tor sixteen years a mechanic In the woodworking wood wood- working worl department of the Southern PacIfic Pacific Pa Pa- shops first In California and later in Ogden Prior to entering into the service of ot the Southern Pacific Mr 11 Davis worked at his trade as a carriage builder then at mining and also engaged in the Implement Implement ment business He Was born In New Brunswick Canada Canada Cana Cana- da three forty years ears ago and came to p. p I i Thomas H. H Davis this country when sixteen years of age locating first In Massachusetts and later in California He was educated in the common schools of C Canada nada and Is a a. member member mem mem- ber of the Episcopal church He has bas a wife and two children Mrs Davis being connected with the Crocker family of California Mr Davis has alwa always s 's been a staunch Republican and has done constant constant con con- stant and effective service for tor his party his influence b being ing strongly felt In railroad railroad rail rail- road cirt H He never held any political office until two years ago when he wasi wasl elected a mem member eJ eJof of the lower house of i the Legislature s a work J 7 Jle and made r enjoyed jo a fine the record cofo confidence h In dence and est esteem of cm of all with whom he came In contact lie Is a man of the most sterling Il integrity highly respected by all who know him and his appointment gives general satisfaction among all classes of people veople He was at work In the Southern Pacific shops when notified of his appointment and was the recipient of hearty c congratulations lations during the afternoon and evening Ever since th the discovery of the shortage in In the accounts of Postmaster Meighan the office has has- been In charge charse of A. A I. I Stone one of ot the bondsmen who was se selected selected se- se by his co s guarantors to take charge chargee of the e office for them Mr Stone selected John L L. fri m-IS m assistant S t and Jc the theoffice office has beem cond conducted since that time ship shape Mr Stone o proving O OI a effi efficient very man t t for t the fag giving I fn excellent Ife t satisfaction and keeping tha books and accounts in first class condition |