Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 80. HERMAN ALLEN, of Chehalis, is Prosecuting Attorney of Lewis county, and a most efficient one. Mr. Allen is a native of Oregon, and was born in 1882. His early education was in public schools. His legal training was in the University of Washington. In 1909, he located in Chehalis. In 1917 he was made Prosecuting Attorney by the county Commissioners, and in 1918 was elected to that office, and again in 1920. Mr. Allen has clearly demonstrated that it is possible to enforce the laws of the state and he never hesitates to do so, being regarded as one of the most vigorous and uncompromising prosecutors in Washingron. His name has become a terror to evil-doers in his county and he has won many hard earned verdicts. His arguments are forceful, conclusive and to the point, and cover every angle of the case at bar. If Mr. Allen is satisfied that a prisoner is not guilty of the charge against him, he is just as eager, just as ready, to seek his release. It is chracteristic of the man's absolute fairness, and his desire to see justice done. In his profession Mr. Allen has made continuous advancement, and has a good private practice. He is a man of considerable forethought and strength of character, and has labored diligently to attain his goal. Mr. Allen married Miss Beulah Westover, in 1913, and the couple have two children, both girls. He is a member of the Elks, Masons, Delta Upsilon fraternity, and the county and state bar associations. Submitted by: Judy Bivens * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Lewis Co., WA GenWeb Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.