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of sifting, winnowing out the unimportant tacts from those which are material, and reaching a full understanding of the real question in controversy, Judge Bradbury is especially strong. And, having almost equal facility in determining the principle of law which governs the case, he is neces sarily a rapid and easy worker. Not that his work is inconsiderately done; the con trary is the fact. Nor is he a blind stickler for ancient precedents. One reading his opinions, while conscious that he is familiar with the precepts and discussions of the text-writers as well as the decisions of courts bearing upon the question, yet is impressed that where the question is not controlled by the previous decision of our Supreme Court, Judge Bradbury is governed more by a high sense of justice and a strong common sense in reaching his conclusions, than by what some worthy may have said about it a half dozen centuries ago. Jacob F. Burket, a present member of the Supreme Court, was born in Perry County, Ohio, March 25, 1837. He was elected to the additional judgeship created by the legislative enactment of 1892. In his younger days he taught school and also followed the carpenter's trade. He com menced the study of law in June, 1859, at the same sime teaching school during winter months. He was admitted to the bar, July 1, 186 1, and commenced the practice of his profession at Ottawa, Ohio, removing to Findlay, Ohio, in April, 1862, forming a

partnership with Henry Brown, Esq., which firm was dissolved May I, 1869, after which he practiced alone until January 1, 1888, when he formed a partnership with his son, Harlan F., which firm continued until tak ing his seat upon the Supreme bench, in February, 1893. Asa lawyer he was noted for the clear manner in which he presented the principles upon which his cases were founded, his practice in more recent years being in the line of railroad and corporation law. He devoted some time also to busi ness interests as president and director of the American National Bank of Findlay, Ohio. Judge Burket has also taken great in terest in fraternal societies, being elected Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of Ohio in 188 1. He is a member of the American Bar Association and of the Ohio State Bar Association, seldom failing to attend their meetings. JOHN A. Shauck became a judge of the Supreme Court since the preparation of this article, on the 9th day of February, 1895. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, March 26, 1841; graduated from Otterbein University and received his legal education at the law school of the University of Mich igan, being admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1867. He engaged in the general practice at Dayton until February, 1884, when he became a member of the Circuit Court, serving upon that court until elected to his present position.