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Domestic News
April 1, 1915
The Star Independent
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
President Judge Joseph Hemphill, 73, of Chester County Court, Pennsylvania, resigned on April 1 due to ill health after 25 years on the bench. Governor Brumbaugh to appoint successor soon amid local interest.
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JUDGE HEMPHILL RESIGNS
Chester County Jurist Sends Resignation to Governor Brumbaugh
West Chester, Pa., April 1.-President Judge Joseph Hemphill, of the Chester county court, has sent his resignation to Governor Brumbaugh to take effect at once. He retires because of ill health.
Judge Hemphill is nearly 73 years old and has been on the bench 25 years. He was admitted to the Chester county bar in 1864.
His successor is expected to be appointed soon by the Governor and there is much interest here as to who the Governor will name.
Chester County Jurist Sends Resignation to Governor Brumbaugh
West Chester, Pa., April 1.-President Judge Joseph Hemphill, of the Chester county court, has sent his resignation to Governor Brumbaugh to take effect at once. He retires because of ill health.
Judge Hemphill is nearly 73 years old and has been on the bench 25 years. He was admitted to the Chester county bar in 1864.
His successor is expected to be appointed soon by the Governor and there is much interest here as to who the Governor will name.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Judge Resignation
Chester County
Hemphill
Brumbaugh
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Hemphill
Governor Brumbaugh
Where did it happen?
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Event Date
April 1
Key Persons
Joseph Hemphill
Governor Brumbaugh
Outcome
resignation effective immediately due to ill health; successor expected to be appointed soon
Event Details
President Judge Joseph Hemphill of the Chester County court sent his resignation to Governor Brumbaugh. He is nearly 73 years old, has been on the bench for 25 years, and was admitted to the bar in 1864.