Frank Lybolt, of Port Jervis, who filled most competently a term of office as special county judge, has tried some cases in the Supreme Court with an intelligence, earnestness and spirit which attracted the attention of his professional brethren.
Wilton Bennet, of Port Jervis, has given special attention to the trial of criminal cases in which his zeal, earnestness, boldness and eloquence have given to him many professional victories and to his clients many occasions for profound and lasting gratitude.
William P. Gregg, of the Port Jervis bar, has, by his straightforward and manly character, impressed himself most favorably upon the community, this ability as a lawyer received deserved recognition in January, 1907, when he was appointed the tax appraiser of Orange County.
Henry B. Fullerton, of Port Jervis, greatly resembles in character and ability his relative, Daniel Fullerton, who, though he did not attain the eminence of his brothers, William and Stephen W. Fullerton, possessed more original gifts and natural eloquence than either of them.
The Port Jervis bar is also enriched by the fine character and sterling abilities of Alfred Marvin and R. Edward Schofield.
William A. Parshall, of Port Jervis, who was at one time associated with Mr. Carr in the protection of the interests of the Erie Railroad Company, has won the respect of the community and of his professional brethren by the high-minded, honorable, sincere and manly course which he has always pursued in every walk of life, private, public and professional.
His splendid vote in the autumn of 1907 for the office of surrogate attests the popular esteem in which he is held.
John B. Swezey, his successful competitor, entered upon the duties of the office of surrogate in January, 1908.
He was for many years the attorney for the Middletown State Hospital and he has occupied many other positions of responsibility, the duties of which he has always discharged with fidelity and ability. His service as special surrogate brought the bar of the county into close acquaintance with his superior judicial qualifications and prepared it to expect his elevation to still higher judicial station.
Orange County has always been fortunate in its surrogates and the friends of Judge Swezey confidently expect him to maintain unsullied the traditions and the standards set by such predecessors as Scott and Coleman, Wadsworth and Howell.