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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Few men in the profession arrive at
greater distinction than Nr NJ. Haml-
ton, and no lawyer M Salt Lake City Is
more honored and esteemed than hc'
Mr.. Hamilton has had every advantage
Of education and experience and brings
to bear every qualification that goes TO
make a brilliant and successful lawyer
lie Is graduate Of the Iowa Law
School, Iowa City, and has special
diploma Of the Ann Arbor Law School,
Mich. and has been actively identified
with the profession for over ten years.
Six years ago be- came ll this city and
has since been one Of The most success.
lul practitioners. lie formerly conducted
a most successful law practice at Lincoln,
Nch. Mr. Hamilton conducts general
practice, but devoies bis oicntion more
especially to mining and criminal law In
which branches he Is unusually well In.
formed. lie has his office in room SO,
OMeau building
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Some OF the most able and expert
enced lawyers m the United States are to
be found In Salt Lake City, having been
attracted from the East by the chances VI
rapid prcleimcnt that are offered In this
section Prominent among these is Mr..
Charles 4 Pearson, whose offices are at
room no Mccormick building. MI Pear
son Is am able gentleman who Is a native
of Utah, having been admitted to the
bar IN 1879 in this city Tie studied law
here and practices nall the courts From
1873 to 1851 Mr. Pearson held the re-
sponsible position OF United States COM
missioner and was county attorney Of
Davis county for the years 1898 and 1884.
Mr. Pearson is secretary and attorney tor
the Great Salt Lake * Hot Springs rail-
road. lie rs one OF our best known and
most popular citizens.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Salt Lake Is fully as well provided with
able and experienced members Of the
legal Profession as the average American
city Of this size and more SO than gool
many that are larger Many Of these are
gentlemen who stand very high IN their
profession having come TO this section
from the East ia. order 10 share IN the
advantages which the Rocky Mountain
region offers to men OF enterprise and
industry, advantages which arc not SO
often met with In the ovefcrowdcd rites
OF the East One OF the attorneys OF
Salt Lake who has earned an envlable
reputation Is Mr. r lochric, whose
oihees are In rooms Q5 and % CONNER
cial block. Mr.. Lochne came 10 salt
Lake from Champaign, III in March,
1870. lie had thorough legal educn'
tlon studying Law with Judge w
langly OF Champaign, III Mr. LochIie
served here as justice OF the peace Tor
three terms from 1859 To 1895 lie
was twice elected and was appointed tor
the other term. Mr. Lochne Is a candi-
date for police magistrate on the Repub-
lican ticket In the coming election
He Is conceded to be one OF the
able justices that have sat ON the bench
In Salt Lake City
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the numerous attorneys who
are found In Salt Lake Is the well known
firm Of Nyc * Armstrong who occupy
offices at Nos io2 and Io3 Commercial
block. The firm was established under
the present name In 1894 Mr. Nyc was
born and raised In Dewitt, Iowa. lie
graduated from the Urhana University
at urbana, Ohio, and afterwards at the
law department Of the University Of
Michigan, coming to Salt Lake IN 1891
Mr. Nyc Is resident assistant secretary
of the American Surety Company New
York, tsurcty ON bonds OF al kinds
which has recently established q local
advisory board in Salt Lake City, OF
which Mr.. l. 5 Hills Is resident vice.
president for the issuing OF the COM
panys bonds right here in Salt Lake
His partner, G. G.. Armstrong, was born
and raised IN Boscobel. Mo lie gradu.
ated from the University OF Wisconsin
In the collegiate and law department, and
was then Ia law Office II Boscobel ono
year and O year in Madison law office
In 1898 he came 10 Salt Lake aud for a
time was with Messrs Jones * Schroeder
in charge Of their collection department,
afterwards being collector aud attorney
for the Salt Lake Hardware company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

In this resume Of the profession Of
this city we wish to make mention OF
Mr. George Wcstervelt, who. occupies
rooms In the Progress building Mr..
Westervelt was born In New York City.
lie is graduate OF Princeton college.
In 1904 he came TO this city and was ad.
mittcd TO the local bar. Since common.
cling 10 practice in this city Nc Westcrvclt
has won no little distinction as an able
and well read lawyer and now ranks
among our leading attorneys He pos.
sesscs al the natural qualifications for
the profession. which combined with a
most liberal education, gives him many
advantages. lie conducts a general law
practice before all the courts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the experienced members OF
The legal profession IN Salt Lake City IS
M. Charles o Whittemore whose hand.
somely furnished offices are al rooms 600,
6oI and Goa Mccormick block. Mr.
Whiuemorc IL thirtyiour years Of age
He Il a native Of this city and read law
here For a year Mr.. Whittcmore occu-
pied the responsible position Of assistant
county attorney, but resigned from that
office in order to complete his legal edu'
cation which he did At the Columbia Law
school in New York. Mr Whiuemofe
has the distinction Of being the irsi
Gentle who was elected to Office m SAT-
Lake City lie has been influential IN
inducing several eastern capitalists TO IN
vest money In this section aud acts as
attorney for some large loan companies
in the East Mr. Whiiiemorc never
misses an opportunity to do anything to
advance the interests 81 his native city
IL was parity due to bis efforts that lho
Knutsford hotel was hlili here. NJ
Whlttemorc is attorney for salt Lake
county lie has q tine law library ana
practices in all the courts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

One Of the popular attorneys Is NJ,
Richard b. Shepard, who mas commod,.
Gus Offices, including the largest js,v
library IN the city, at Nos a., sS. 40 and
10 IA the Commercial block. M. sbcn.
ard was born In Indiana and educatsJ
mere, being admitted to the bar In fs-S
Mr.. Shepard located In Anthony. Ennsss
10 1879, and prachced there until NO ne
senior member Of tie firm Of Shep1rJ
Grove * Shepard Mr. Shepard moved
from Anthony, Kansas, 10 Salt Lake 1--WE
years age. where he became senior mem.
Der OF the firm Of Shepard, Grove &.
shepard, which was afterwards changed
10 shepard. Cheny & Shepard. a short
time ago this firm dissolved par,nershin
and since then Mr. Shepard has been
practieing by himself. ~"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Both members OF this firm are lawyers
Of exceptional ability. Mr. James A.
Miner ~ as admitted 10 practice in Miehi-
gan in 1901 and prRctccd law with
great success FOR a number OF years com.
ing 10 this city five years ago. Tie was
at once admitted TO the bar here. Mr..
Miner was associate justice OF the su.
p emc court oil Utah for four years, and
afterwards engaged in the practice OF
law IN this city. His partner, Ogden
Hiles, has vast fund OF experience ut
his command. having been admitted to
the bar twoniy-one NeaH ago In Carson,
City Nevada, aud subsequently removed
to san Francisco Nine years ago Mr.
Hiles came to this city, where with much
satisfaction to the people he filed the
position of Assistant United States attor-
ney during the first administration oil
President Cleveland A more capable
team OF lawyers It would be difficult to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10
stewart a stewart.

Among the many wcll.known firms OF
attorneys, for whom salt Lake City Is
noted, mention should be made of
Messrs. Stewart & Stewart, at No. 6la,
McCorsick Block. The firm which CON
fists OF Mr. $ w Stewart and Mr. c b
Stewart was organized in 1893 Mr. >.
w Stewart Is an experienced and enter
prsng young man, who was born In Salt
Lake County lie graduated from the
University OF Michigan, Ann Arbor in lsa2,
coming to Salt Lake in July Of that
year, and was admitted TO the bar Of the
Supreme Court OF the Territory Mr.
c b Stewart is young man, who was
born in Salt Lake City lie plso gradu-
ated from Ann Arbor, IN 1898, and was
admitted TO the Superior Court In
1903. he came to this city aud was adj
milted TO the bar.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Occupy a handsome suite ofoficcs in the
Eagle block Formed about ten months
ago, the firm has met with unparalleled
success. Judge J. T.. Cochran, and Mr..
J. ". Murphy, comprise the firm. Judge
Cochran, Tor sixteen years, has been be-
fore the public, and needs no further
commentator. Sir. ]. II. Murphy was
formerly connected with the U. L. X. K.
machinery department. His aim was
the profession Of law, and ten months
ago, he was qualified and admitted to
the bar. This firm have a bnllian, future.
J. II. Murphy is n graduate OF the
Sprague school OF law and has written
several works ON the labor question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Office, or Land Department a Washing
ton, and accept all cases requiring appll-
cation for a mineral survey OF patent,
filing adverse claims on patents; making
entries Of any kind, making yearly or
final proof trying or defending contests;
amending entries; applying for second
entry; curing defects In suspended OF re-
iec,ed agricultural or mineral entry; or
filing appeals Owing 20 their long. eS.
perience and perfect knowledge OF land
law in all is branches, this firm Is pecu-
liafly adapted to such work, and IS per-
iccily reliable. Their past record speak
more eloqnenily than any words we could
utter All inquiries arc answered, with
out charge. that do not require cxien.
siye examination Of authorities, and
every case receives prompt and careful
consideration. Their office Is on the Ord
floor Of the Land Office building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the well known attorneys OF
Salt Lake City Mr.. a. q. Norrell, whose
offices are at room $50 Atlas block, takes
q prominent position. Mr. Nouell was
born In Mississippi and educated IN the
University OF Mississippi. He then en-
tered the Cumberland University at
Lebanon, Tenn, graduating from the
law department in 1876 and commenced
practice ut Waco city, the same year
lie came to Salt Lake in 1857 and was
appointed a mvmbe. Of the Utah Com
mission, by President Cleveland In 1894
aud is now chairman Of the commission
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

The legal profession Of Salt Lake City
Is well represented by.i body OF able and
talented attorneys, among the number Of
which, we note, Mr.. J. Van Meter, Lyon
block, 50 west, Second South street. NJ.
Van Meter has practiccd his profession
here for the past seven years, and has
met with the success his abilities merit
lie makes a specially Of collections and
foreclosures Of mortgages, In which
branch Of the law, he Is exceptionally
well vorsed. Mr.. Van Meter began the
study Of law before the war, and has
pursued Il ever since. lie served through
the war on the Southern side. lie en-.
ioys the esteem aud respect OF his fellow.
citizens.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

attorney, at room !, Eagle block, Is
graduate Of Buchlet College, degree s.
D., also a graduate OF Cornell Univcr-
siiy. IN 1889. Born In Cleveland, Ohio.
July 77th, 1865. During his childhood he
lived In Mentor, Ohio. the home after.
wards sold to President Garfield, in
1877; next lived In Akron, Ohio. gradu.
ating from Buchlet College, In 1886. En-.
gaging In the cattle business in this Teri.
tory, after studying law under Gen. A. G..
Noris, lie graduated in the law course OF
Cornell University, in 1889. He com
menced practice IN Salt Lake, in 1891,
continuing his cattle interests. In 1904
he organized the Beaver Valley Land *
Irrigation Co., Of which he became
President, and a director in the Drum
Mountain Mining Company, also the
Lion Mining. Land & Water company.
Mr.. Pardec possesses a most promising
career IN his profession.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

The well known and popular attorney
whose Offices are In rooms Nos 100 and
So7 In the Mccormick block, Is q native
Of that state which has contributed so
many able men TO the history oi the
country, Vermont lie received a thor
ough course OF general and legal train
Ing, graduating from Williams College
In Massachusetts, in 1881. Although
still comparatively young man, being
only thirty eight years Of age MI, PIERCE
has already been honured With number
OF responsible aud important positions
which he has held With credit to himself
Mr. Pierce was member Of the Legs
iature in 1890 and he served in that
Office with such distinction that he was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

The subject OF this sketch Is descended
from an old family Of 'canny Scots"
His parents were among the earliest
settlers Of Salt Lake and he was born on
the Identical Il where he now resides.
He is one OF the few members Of the Salt
Lake bar who are native born citizens OF
Utah, and is "seli-made man" IN the
full sense Of the term. In his boyhood
the facilities and advantages for securing
an education were not so good as at the
present time in this part OF the world
When about 10 years OF age he went TO
work ut the DEsERRT News Office and
shortly afterwards was apprenticed at
this place to learn the printing business
He soon felt his lack of knowledge and
at once applied himself TO books, taking
private instruction, after the laboTs OF the
day. from Uiah's renowned educator, Dr..
lSah q Maeser. In 1859 he attended
the Deseret nov the Utah University,
but still pursued the cart preservatiye,"
making up his day before and aitei
school hours. At an early age he be-
came possessed OF desire 10 be limb
OF the law" and tackled Blackstone and
Kent Though he read a good deal he
did not undertake systematic study Of
the law till about three years ago, when
he commenced q thorough course cover,
ing period OF two and a half years, and
on the 2and Of February last passed a
crcdtabe examination and was admitted
TO the bar Of the Supreme Court OF the
Territory Of Utah He did not enter on
the practice Of his profession, however,
til April, when he began business at ass
Commercial block, where he is now 10,
Gated Mr.. McMaster IS well satisfied
with his legal achievements so far, and ~
willing to take his chances for "honois
and emoluments" in the broad arena Of
the future
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Is a well regarded citizen and attorney.
For twenty years he has been identified
with the legal profession. lie came here
three years ago, IS Union soldier and
was special examiner in the department
Of the interior. Afterwards was district
attorney in South Dakota lie practices
IN all the courts and makes realty loans.
His offices are in the Eagle block. No
more devoted or able advocate could be
enlisted in his profession than MI. Taylor,
who Is always most attentive to his
clients interests. lie expects to have
control OF sloo,ooo OF eastern funds at
an early date for investment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10
tIcsson ;. KINNEY

Was born in Ohio, graduating from the
University Of Michigan In 1887. Wag
admitted TO the bar In 1888 at I.eaycn.
worth Seven years ago he came To Salt
Lake and received favorable commenda.
ton. He has written a treatise on The
law OF irrigation, now cited by all the
courts, zoo copies Of which have been
sold. Hon. Thomas NJ. Cooley Of Mich,
says: have been giving much atien.
ton to the book and am gratifcd TO find
1t has been carefully prepared after lull
examination OF the authorities and 4
worthy Of high commendaton. Chiei
Justice Hoyi,. Of Colorado, also COM
mends the work highly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Mention should not be omitted In this
review, Of Mr.. George W.MoyeE attorney
ot'hw los Commercial block Mr. Moy-
er although still a young man, Is credited
with q larger fund Of legal experience and
acumen, than many who are ten years
his senior. lie Is native OF Illinois,
and graduated with honors, from the
Northwestern College ofthatstate, in 1850,
he was admitted TO the bar IN the Su-
prcme Court Of Illinois, in 1854, where
he pucticed for two years Moving to
Nebraska, he prlc,lted there four years,
coming from that place IN 1890, to Salt
Lake City whsrehe has alreadysucceeded
in building up valuable elienIage. Mr..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the numerous able aud ex.
penencrd attorneys for whom Salt Lake
City Is noted, mention should be made Of
Mr.. nc Edwards, whose neatly fitted up
offices are located at Nos. 600, 60l, and
Gll, in the Mccormick block Mr. Ed.
wards is an active young man, who was
born In New York. He was educated
and studied law In Utah, and admitted
To the bar In Provo City, IN October,
1891. shortly afterwards coming TO Salt
Lake City, where he at once commenced
to practice. By his ability, diligence and
courteous treatment OF clients, Mr.. Ed
wards has succeeded in building up a
large patronage. which Is constantly
growing, Mr.. Edwards practices in all
the courts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

ever since lie began the practice Of
law IN 1870 AMI aiterwafd graduated
from the University OF Ann Afbor Mich
lie Is one Of the best known and most
popular cililzens, member OF the City
Council and has served several terms Ia
Office with credit to himself and the pub.
Tic His partner, Nir. Oscar W Moyle,
graduated from the University Of Utah,
taking the degree OF b. S, afterwards the
literary degree Of z. II b az Ann Arhor.
Mich In 1899 and l. l.. u. in 1894, when
returning here he became a member OF
this firm.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the prominent members Of the
legal profession In Salt Lake, none stand
higher in public esteem and regard than
Mr.. l.. W. Taylor u So Commercial
block. Mr.. Taylor Is a graduate Of
Hamilton College and studied law unde,
cx.Congressman John G.. Sawyer. Of
Albion, New York. In 1889 he removed
To Salt Lake and today takes rank among
the most prominent OF her citizens. lie
is a director OF the North Point lrriga-
ton company and member Of the Ter
riioHal Bar association. Mr.. Taylor
enjoys an acquaintance among leading
business and professional men OF the
Inst
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Are but recently established. Notwith.
standing this fact this young firm have
earned an enviable reputation already.
II Is but six months ago that the hrm
was established and their Offices located
At g and 50 Commercial block. Both
members OF the hm claim Ohio as their
native state. Mr.. Penal Cherrington
graduating from the Ohio Wesleyan
University and afterwards from the Gin.
cinnai Law School with honors. Mr..
Harris X. Hardness graduated from
Kenyon College, Ohio, afterward study.
Ing law at the Cincinnati Law School
Messrs. Cheuington and Hardness have
a bright future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the most conservative and com
peteni land and mining attorneys In this
city is Mr.. William n Bird, Scott-Aucr
bach block. Mr.. Bird vas associated
with Mr.. Lowe until his deccasc In
1898 MI. Bird is experienced and IA
miliar with the law branches. HIS spec
ialty is mining and land law. lie has
pfacticcd twcnty-six years here com.
mencing with the opening Of the land
office. lie Is prepared TO promote
claims In contested and suspended cases
in the land Office at Salt Lake City and
Ut Washington, obtaining patents on
homestead, desert and mineral lands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

did reputation Of our bar. Among the
most prominent Of these Is Mt. J. +.
Darmer, who has won high position in
his chosen profession. Mr.. Dafmer IS a
graduate OF the law department Of Chad.
dock University Of Quincy, Illinois, and
is well versed in all branches Of the law.
He was admitted TO the Salt Lake City
bar in 1890, since which time he has hg..
ured as one Of our representative and
most able attorneys Mr. Darmer con.
ducts a general law practice before al
the courts. lie occupies a handsome
suite Of rooms in Central block, 20 West
Second South ST.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

Among the attorneys Of Salt Lake,
who have worked up a large patronage,
Is Mr.. J. A. Riley, whose neatly appoint
ed oHiccs are At Nos. % and ~, Com
mercial block. Nc Riley Is sull Young
man, hut has already made bis mark in
his chosen profession, He Is q native OF
Illinois, and studied law In Quincy, after.
wards coming to salt Lake, where he
was admitted 20 the bar a year and a
halt ago Mr. Riley practices in all the
courts. lie ls an active and onlerpuSing
gentleman who has already made a host
ul friends here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

The subject OF this sketch. whose Offices
are located at rooms 81 and 81, Hooper
building. was educated and studied law
IN this city, where after an extended cN.
pcriencc as a court reporter and careful
training in the law offices OF Arthur
Brown and Others, was admitted to the
bar In 1850 and since then has built up a
valuable practice in all the courts. Mr.
Barker is also law s,euographcr and
takes dispositions as a notary. lie Is a
popular young gentleman who has many
warm friends.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

This well known attorney has his
Offices at Nos. and s Utah CONNER
cial and Savings Bank building. Mr.
Morse Is a gentleman who was born in
Illinois and admitted 10 the bar in Kan
sas In 1877. lie came TO salt Lake in
1889 where he was admitted to the bar
under the laws Of the Territory and i'm.
mediaiely commenced TO build Up q
lucrative practice. Mt. Morse Is Kept
constantly busy attending TO his numef-
Gus clients. lie IS one Of the most pop.
ular citizens Of Salt Lake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10
Pence a Amen.

These gentlemen became associated in
partnership in February, Isoa, since
which time they have succeeded in cstab.
fishing valuable practice for so young
q iirm. They are experienced attorneys,
Mr. Charles J. Pence having been adj.
mitied TO the bar in Colorado fourteen
years ago. lie came here three years
ago. Mr. c. Z. Allen is a much older
resident here and was admitted TO the
bar three years ago. Messrs. Pence &
Allen have handsomely appointed offices
in the Atlas block and practice in all the
courts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-09-10

In the legal profession Of Salt Lake
City. none arc more esteemed or have
met with greater success than Mr.. 1hos..
Kane formerly member Of the well
known firm ~ Reilly & Kane. Mr..
Kane Is a native Of New York where he
was educated. In 1865 he came TO Ne.
braska aud a, once began the study Of
law. In 1870 Mr. Kane helped organize
Cheyenne county, Neb., aud served rs
treasurer until 1874. In 1877 he was adj
miitcd to the bar nj Sidney, Nebraska,
and since that time has been actively en-
gagged IN the profession. In 1890 he re-
moved to this city aud became partner
Of Mr.. Wm. G. Reilly. The partnership
was short time ago dissolved. Mr.
Kane conducts general practice, APP
peafing before all the courts. His office
consists Of a suite Of rooms in the Com
mercial building.