The Green Forest tribune., 1900-08-30
JUDGE J. M. PITTMAN DEAD.
Something of the Life of the
 Noted Jurist and Lawyer.

this judicial district, died at his home in Fayetteville on Wednes- day of last week.
 His death was not unexpected He became alarmed over his con- tinued failing health while hold ing court at Eureka Springs three weeks ago and returned to his home, signifying hope that a few days rest would enable him to be ready for the opening of the court at Berryville.
 Reviewing the life of Judge Pittman, the Fayetteville Demo- crat says:
 "James Middleton Pittman was born near Prairie Grove, Arkan- sas, on May 1st, 1888. He was the son of James c. and Mary A. (Tuttle) Pittman. His father was a popular citizen and was clerk of the county. The son was reared on the farm until he was Is years old when he clerked in store for a while and then went to school at Ozark Institute. He subsequently, taught mathe- matics in that famous ins stitution of learning. He studied law in Fayetteville and at 21 was ad- mitted to the bar. He located at Carrollton, Ark, where he prac- ticed his profession until the civ il war broke out when he enlisted in the Confederate service and was elected captain of a company of state guards, Walkers regi- ment, in which capacity he par ticipated in the battle of Oak Hill, or Wilson's Creek. When the state troops were disbanded he joined the regular confederate army as 8 private in Company c, Sixteenth Ark. and participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Cor inth and the siege of Port Hud- son. He was elected Major from the ranks and was promoted to ut-Colonel. On the 9th of July, 1863, he was captured by the Federals at Port Hudson and was confined in prison until July 24, 1865. When released he re- turned to Carrollton and moved to Fayetteville in 1867 where he has since lived. In 1871 he rep- resented Washington and Benton counties in the legislature and in 1874 was elected circuit judge, serving until 1878. In 1882 he was again elected to the bench and served until 1890. In 1898 he was elected to the bench for the fourth term and his time would have expired in 1902.
 After the war Judge Pullman was married to Miss Margaret Peel, 8 sister of Col. Sam ". Peel. She died four years ago. Three children survive them Hurbert N., Mrs. Harvey Wilker- son and Robt. T., all of whom were present when their father died. Judge Pittman was great lawyer and distinguished jurist. The lawyers of his court always believed that his place was on the supreme bench and at one time he only missed the nomina- ton to that high office by few votes. He was welded to his profession and was a tireless stu dent of legal lore. In native in tellect and reasoning powers he had no superiors in this section of the state. He was acquainted with almost every man in this judicial district and was exten- sively acquainted throughout the state. No man had more and truer friends. He had a sunny disposition and his family rela- tions were ideal. He was a just judge, an honest man and a good citizen. May he rest in peace. :"
 Upon hearing of Judge Pitt mans death, the members of the Circuit Court bar at Berryville passed the following resolutions which were made a part of the proceedings of the court:
 "We, your committee, appoint ed to draft resolutions expressive