MEMORIES OF CHARLES EDGAR HARMON
By Margaret Haworth
"Grandpa Ed Harmon never spoke in detail about his memories of Utah. He did tell about walking behind the family wagon with his sister Ida, from Silver Reef, Ut to San Bernardino, Ca. when he was only nine years old. His little sister Nora got to tride inside the wagon. As an adult, he worked as a dairyman, trolley car conductor, mail man and caretaker of the main water supply reservoir for the city of San Bernardino. During World War II, while James Sims was away serving in the Navy in the Pacific, Ed and Harriet had Mildred and Margaret live with them. Ed was a devoted grandfather; Margaret followed him everywhere in his caretaking duties at the city reservior, which was located ouside the city. This also included irrigating many acres of eucalyptus trees the city maintained for an old outdated contract. He drove her to school everyday, so that she could stay in the elementary and Jr. High schools that her friends were attending, instead of moving to a new school district. He was a big influence for Margaret [now Haworth] while her father was absent. He taught her how to do the daily chemical testing of the city water and when he was stricken with colon cancer, she was able to conduct the tests for him (as a 12 year old). He helped her learn to ride horseback and raise chickens and garden; he was an escellent carpenter, just as his father, Amos had been." From letter from Margaret Haworth to Jennifer Jensen, Jan 2000.
©2000 Margaret Haworth
C. ED HARMON TO ENTER CONTEST FOR CONSTABLE
(Article from unknown newspaper)
C. Ed Harmon, widely known pioneer resident of San Bernardino, yesterday announced his candidacy for constable of the San Bernardino township. He filed his nominating petition in county clerk's office.
Mr. Harmon, who has resided in San Bernardino since 1887, issued a statement to the electors of the township pledging, if elected, to render competent, courteous and efficient service in office.
A native of Utah, Mr. Harmon came to San Bernardino when a youth. He was educated in the San Bernardino elementary and high schools, later entering business for himself. He served as a foreman of construction on the Lytle Creek CWA project from July, 1933, to March of this year.
In a statement to the voters, Mr. Harmon said:
"While I realize that most of the duties of the office of constable are of a civil nature, nevertheless, if elected, I pledge to endeavor to work in harmony with peace and law enforcement officers, be they Federal, state or city officers. I also promise to execute any and all business promptly and efficiently and be courteous to all, regardless of color, race or creed, be they rich or poor."
Mr. Harmon, who resided at 250 Eleventh Street for the past 27 years has never before held public office. He is a life member of the San Bernardino lodge of Elks.
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