Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 92.

C. D. CUNNINGHAM, in my opinion, has made one of the most successful attorneys
Centralia ever had.  Mr. Cummingham was born in Kansas, in 1882.  His early
training was had in public schools, while his legal training was obtained in
Washburn College, from which he graduated in 1905 with the A. B. Degree, and
at the University of Washington, from which he graduated in 1908 with the LL.
B. degree, following which he located in Centralia, where he was admitted to
the Washington bar the same year.  From 1912 to 1916 he was prosecuting
attorney of Lewis county.  During the tenure of Mr. Cunningham in public
office some of the most difficult matters came up for attention, which he
disposed of always with promptness.  In court Mr. Cunningham's arguments are
logical, decisive and conslusive, while his points of law are exceptionally
well taken.  I consider Mr. Cunningham one of the ablest members of the bar, a
man of keep analytical mind.  He belongs to that school of lawyers who have no
patience with members of the profession who attempt to play upon sumpathy in
the conduct of a trial, but is one who prefers to base his case upon the
evidence as developed.  He is forceful and determined in his every action, and
there are few cases tried by Mr. Cunningham but that the court records
indicate success.  In 1912 Mr. Cunningham was united in marriage with Miss
Mayme Joack, and the couple have two children, both boys.  He is a member of
the Elks'club,  American Legion and the city and state bar associations, and 
is now State Commander of the American Legion, Department of Washington.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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