A brief review of Mr. Harding's career and achievements in office fol- lows :
Born at Blooming Grove, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1865, the son of Dr. George T. Harding, physician, and Phebe Elizabeth (Dickerson). He was the first of eight children.
Purchased the Marion Star in 1884, aged 19.
Married Florence Kling, of Marion, in 1891.
Elected to his first political office, as Ohio State Senator, in 1898, and held office till 1903.
Elected Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in 1903, holding office till 1905.
Defeated for election as Governor of Ohio in 1910.
Elected U. S. Senator in...
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