"LAWYER'S FADS
Some Peculiarities Noticeable in the Legal Gentlemen.
Judge Sutphen wears his beard trimmed in a faultless manner and is always crowned by a soft hat. When not engaged in his law office, he can be found putting in some spare moments looking after the grounds which surround his Jefferson street residence.
Hon. Henry Hardy is a student who applies himself to reading. He delights to draw on his fund of reminiscences of Defiance and knows much of its early history.
B. B. Kingsbury is something of a searcher after more light on the subject of spiritualism and is perhaps one of the most persistant readers among the attorneys of this city, and has an extensive library stocked with scientific works.
Henry Newbegin is a born fighter and is in his element when engaged in a case that is stubbornly contested. He loves to sit in the court room and listen to an argument by a brother attorney.
John W. Slough likes a bit of an argument himself and is one of President Cleveland's most ardent admirers.
W. H. Hubbard, aside from being a good lawyer, is one of the most entertaining story tellers among the members of the bar. He is in his element when making a political speech. His silk hat always looks immaculate.
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| W. H. Hubbard |
Henry Hockman has a 'hankering' after educational matters and was formerly considered one of the successful teachers in the county.
Hon. John W. Winn is something of a horse fancier and dabbles in equines some. John is an expert wheelman and is at home in politics. He is also a zealous member of the Knights of Pythias and holds an exalted position in the grand lodge.
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| John W. Winn |
B. F. Enos has the largest collection of pipes of any attorney in the city and things theatrical interest him. Mr. Enos is in his element when engaged in criminal practice. His forte is in examining witnesses.
N. G. Johnston is perhaps the only exponent of Blackstone at this bar who combines agriculture with law, and he does it with success.
J. P. Cameron is one of the unmarried lawyers and perhaps his fad is in not becoming a head of a family. Mr. Cameron has a farm or two and helps make hay when the demand for laborers exceeds the supply.
Mr. Harris affects soft hats and cape overcoats. He is wrapped up in his business and has a memory he can rely on. He fights every inch of the ground in a law suit.
Judge Baker's fad is loans. He is one of the staunchest Democrats in Ohio, and makes a brilliant political speech. H. G. has travelled extensively and is an entertaining conversationalist.
K. V. Haymaker will arise in the night to tell you a story and when he has told it to you, you'll laugh. K. V. excels as a wag and always has something new in his line. He is now interested in the loan association which does not afford him much opportunity to practice law.
L. B. Peaslee is a college bred man and can impart much valuable information on almost any subject. He is familiar with history, smokes a pipe and is somewhat of a Bohemian.
Solicitor Latty is one of the youngest members of the bar. He dreams of ordinances, Guss Wagner, Dey Ayers and Jess Shulz.
Squire Orcutt attends to his justice business, marrys couples and enjoys life about as well as any of his colleagues. He is a bachelor.
Prosecutor Woods is still enjoying single blessedness along with his law practice. Jim has a good supply of the substantials of this life and has served the country faithfully.
Of all the attorneys in this city, Wm. Carter has the finest collection of whiskers, which make him look decidedly distinguished. Mr. Carter's fad was the Centennial and he did splendidly as secretary. He represents several large firms in this city and has a penchant for literary work.
Judge Hay is an orator. His fad is politics and looking after fences. He is an enthusiastic wheelman and is always well dressed.
Justice Ansberry is the youngest member of the bar and perhaps one of the youngest justices of the peace in the country. Tim as come to the front through his own efforts and may yet represent this district in congress."
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| Timothy Ansberry |
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