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Early Reminiscences of the Bar and Washington County
The memoir recalls Iowa City lawyers and Washington County practice before the Civil War, noting Patterson and Folsom, court delays, Pettifogging, and notable cases. A tale of judges, clerks, and pretenders, with anecdotes on MeJunkie Loughridge Woodin Moore and Easton vs Thompson, ending with reflections on lessons for young lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Patterson
Washington
Clark
Folsom
Everson
Aptis
Apntis
District Court
J. F. MeJunkie
Sam Russell
Wm. Loughridge
Oskaloosa
Congress
Justices of the Peace
8. Mills
Brighton
Esq
Compton
Clay
Brother Mills
Esq. Compton
Esq. Moore
Morris
Pleasant
Pettifogger
Cedar Township
John Bull
George Woodin
Sigourney
Iowa
Woodin
Highland Township
Pairchild
Easton
Thompson
Talleyrand
Keokuk County
Supreme Court
Lowa Prairies