Biography of Hon. D. C. Badger
From Madison Democrat 50th Anniversary
Published by the Madison Democrat, 1908
Distinguished at home and honored abroad is D. C. Badger. He was born in this county in 1857, attended the public schools, and the Bloomingburg (Fayette county) Academy, and Mt. Vernon College in Stark county. While teaching school he read law, and in 1879, was admitted to the bar. Served one term as prosecuting attoney, and was twice elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Removing to Columbus, political honors followed him, and in 1902, he was elected a member of the National Congress, and in 1905, Mayor of Columbus, which high office he filled with honor. He refused another nomination and resumed the practice of law.
Judge Badger may be said to possess a drawing personality, and a very keen perception. Always approachable, he is ever popular. His friends in Madison county are legion. They are proud of his record and rejoice in his fame and prosperity. He has fulfilled their expectations, and often surpassed them. As a lawyer and a citizen he stands high with the Bar and with the public.
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