Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-08

ne came 10 zine BUN, ana SlOntlY
afterwards formed a partnership
with Mr.. A. T. Whitlaw, since which
time he has successfully been engag-
cd in the practice OF his chosen pro
fession. Mr.. Young is an energetic
and capable attorney, and we pre-.
dict for him successful future
w. T. WOODBRIDGE
Among the well known and nota-
bic representatives OF the learned
profession Of the law OF this city is
Mr.. VIM. Il. Woodbridge, who was
born in Jamestown, Ga, on Septem-
per IL, 1888. In 1859 he removed with
his parents to Ashley county, Arkan-
sas, who settled on u farm. At the
age of II years, he entered the high
school at Hamburg and remained in
this school four years, spending his
summers in teaching school as a
means OF defraying the expenses OF
his education After n time he
studied law and was licensed to
practice in March, 1882. In 1882 he
served as treasurer of Ashley county,
but in 1890 he removed to this city,
where he formed q partnership with
| Gen. Ii. King White for the practice
OF the law. Subsequently the part
nership was dissolved and he asso-
eiated himself with Mr.. Frank
Bridges, under the firm name OF
Bridges & Woodbridge, and this
firm enjoys a large and lucrative
| practice. Mr.. Woodbridge is mar
ried, and is u Democrat in politics
and Methodist in religion.
SMITH G. MARTIN.
The gentleman whose name cap
tions this article is our worthy Pros
ecuting Attorney who has served
the people so faithfully and we'll dur
! ing his past two terms that they
have again nominated him for the
third term in this Office. Mr.. Martin
was born on a farm near Princeton,
Dallas county, in this State, Deem
Der %, 1862, and it was here he spent
| his boyh0od days making himself
generally useful to his parents in per-
forming the many iabors always to
be found on a farm. Su bsequently
he attended school at the public
schools OF Dallas coun ty, laying the
foundation OF his education. After
spending some time at these sehoo Is
he came to Pine Bluff to enter that
grand old school which has done so
much to educate the young people
of this com mGnity-JOrdan's Aead-
envy. After attending this school
for time Mr.. Martin went to Little
| Rock and commenced to read law
under his brother who is now Ju dye
T. b. Martin, where he remained
about one year. He then returned
to Pine Bluff and was admitted to
the bar and engaged in the practice
of his chosen profession. His worth
being recognized by Judge Elliott
who was then Prosecuting AttOr-
ney, he was appointed Depu-
ty Prosecuting Attorney which
position he filled with
credit TO himself ard the people un-
til the expiration OF Judge Elliott's
term in the office, when he retired
and continued the practice OF law
until he was nominated and elected
to his present office for his first
term in 1892 Mr.. NJ artin is a young
man who has by his own eXertiOns
placed himself in the exalted position
he now holds. In politics he has
always been a stauneh Democrat,
taking an active interest and always
Jealous for the party's good, He
has made an excellent Prosecuting
Attorney, who is feared by the law
breakers and honored by the law
abiding people OF the county.
FRED M. HUDSON.
At the Pine Bluff bar are many
who have won distinction and
among those OF special promise we
mention Mr.. +. NJ. Hudson. He W as
born in Jefferson county in 1871, and
received his education at the public
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the collegiate institute now known
as Hendrix College. When l6 years
old he entered the Washington and
Lee University, at Lexington, Va,
where he remained five years, gradu-
ating from both the academic and
law departments of that well known
institution. Returning home in 1892
he entered into the practice OF his
profession, becoming member OF
the firm of Crawford & Hudson. In
1894 Mr.. Hudson was appointed
City Attorney to fill an uneXpired
term, and in April. 1896 he was
elected to that position, which posi-
ton he has filed with credit to him
self and to the satisfaction OF the
people and the city officials.
B. f. MERRITT.
The subject Of this sketch is our
efficient assistant prosecuting attor
ney, who has been holding this office
for the past twelve months. He
was born in Bradley county, this
State, October l6. 1858. His oppor-
tunities for obtaining an education
were limited, nevertheless he at
tended the common schools when
opportunity afforded. During the
sessions of 1ST3-T4 he attended St
Johns College at Little Rock. In
the fall OF that year he went to Fay
etteville, where he attended school
until 1876. Subsequently he located
In Desha county, and was admitted
to the bar at Lake Village, in July,
1877. In 1888 he was elected Judge of
Desha county and held that position
one term. January, 1894 he came to
Pine Bluff, and is now holding the
position as assistant prosecuting
attorney. He is an able speak
err, has a ready flow OF language, land
has been successful in his practice.
IRVING REINBERGER.
Among the young lawyers in the le
gal armament OF Pine Bluff. we men
ton the gentleman whose name cap
lions this article. Mr. Reinberger
was born in 1861 ct st. Louis. Mo.
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