The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-21
Henry III. Smith, Prominent
Attorney i'm Panhandle,
Writes A Book.


ly published a book for Texas
business men, entitled "The
Business Mems Legal Guide.
In a November issue of The
Panhandle Herald, a weekly
newspaper, a story, together with
a picture of Mr.. Smith, appeared
on the front page.
Mr.. Smith was born and reared
in this county in log cabin. His
only schooling was in a little log
school house at Boggs and an
eight weeks course at Helton
high school, from which he re-
ceived diploma to teach school,
After teaching in a number of
schools in Ashe and Wilkes coun-
ties, he moved to Kansas and
there entered a telegraphy school.
Upon completion of this training,
he obtained position with the
Santa Fe Railway Company in
New Mexico and was later trans
ferred to Panhandle, Texas.
While serving as agent in Pan
handle. he studied law and re-
ceived his diploma in 1926 and
entered the practice of law.
Shortly after that he was elected
city attorney.
w. c. Smith, of Jefferson, who
is we'll known in this county
where he has served as justice
of peace for number of years
and has been active in school and
political activities, is a brother
OF Mr.. Smiths. He has just re-
celved copy of the new book.
The Herald news story con-
tanned the following:
Henry H. Smith, Panhandle at
torney has rung the bell as an
author with the publication of
'The Business Mans Legal
Guide book for Texas bust
ness men, just off the press of
Won Boeckmsnn-Jo Co., Aus
tin.
This book is the latest in in
formation about Texas law-that
is OF the type that the average
business man wants. It has the
revision Of both state and federal
laws up to almost the close of
June.
Mr.. Smith completed the book
about a year ago after working
on it four or five years. He
brought the information down to
date before turning copy over to
the publishers.
Has Much General Data
In addition to legal informa-
ton, the book of 497 pages has
general data of benefit to the
purchasers of the book.
The book has a calendar from
1889 to 1914, and ten business
commandments are given. In the
miscellaneous state section are:
State map, 1880 census reports of
counties, county seats and popu-
latlon, state representatives, state
senators, members of congress
and election information.
The main reason for the book
is the discussion of legal topics,
or laws in Texas. Around 1926
pages are given with a digest of
Texas laws on around rs sub
jects. These subjects range from
Accord and Satisfaction to work.
mans compensation. Also infor-
nation is given on exemptions,
interests, limitations and weights.
A section is also devoted to
miscellaneous Texas forms. Lee
gal data of all states is given, in
GLIDING map of the United States,
area and population, capitals and
chief cities, congressman, electri-
cal vote, presidents, postal infor-
nation, miscellaneous and state
authorizations
Much favorable comment has
been received on the book, which
is regarded as the most valuable
ever published in Texas along
this line. A large distribution in
Texas and many other states is
predicted by those who have in
spected the interesting volume.
Volume Worth Money
The price of $500 a volume in
s dicates that it is not intended to
be sold promiscuously. Yet, the
business men of Texas can easily
get their moneys worth, as the
volume may help them to make
a good business deal, or keep
them from making a bad trade.
Mr.. Smith came to Panhandle
as Santa Fe agent and has lived
here many years. He left the San
ia Fe railway in 1926 to practice
law. He is city attorney for the
city of Panhandle and is engaged
in private practice.