SLOAN, HIRE & DeBRUIN, Attorneys and Councellors at Laws, Offices, Postoffice Building.--Among those strong legal firms which hold a conspicuous position in public affairs,and in matters of jurisprudence in this section of the State we notice, especially Messrs. Sloane, Hire, and DeBruin, whose offices are located in postoffice building in this city, with offices also at Winchester, Adams county, in this State. The individual members of this first are Ulric Sloane, John T. Hire, and E. M. DeBruin, gentlemen whose years of experience in association with many of the most important litigations of this and adjoining counties, and uniform success has naturally contributed to the fame of the bar of this country. Mr. Sloane, who about two years ago removed to Winchester, Adams county, and still continues one of the members of this firm, was for many years engaged in practice in this city. Mr. Hire is a native of this county, and after attending the public schools, spent about two years at the Lebanon Academy, and subsequently turning his attention to law, graduated from the law schools of Cincinnati, and commenced practice in 1875. He was about two years associated with his preceptor, Judge Gardner. In 1879 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Highland county, serving two years, and being re-elected, and owing to new law his second term was extended to three years. He also holds notary public commission, and is prepared to draw up and acknowledge wills, deeds, etc.; take depositions, protest notes, and transact all business requiring notarial seal. Mr. De Bruin is a native of Maysville, Ky, but has been a resident of this State since boyhood. He was admitted to practice in 1853, and first opened his office at West Union, Adams county. When the great civil strife aroused the patriotism of those of loyal blood, Mr. DeBruin stepped into the ranks Aug. 16, 1861 as a member of Company B, 33rd regiment, O. V. I., 14 A. C., and participated in the thrilling incidents of those historic years, receiving his honorable discharge Nov. 10, 1864. Returning to civil life, he resumed his practice of law, and in 1866, located in this city. He was chosen prosecuting attorney for Highland county in 1867 and re-elected successively in 1869 and 1871. He was subsequently elected auditor of this county, filling that position with credit for 10 years. With the exception of the time spent in the army and the filling of the above named official positions, Mr. De Bruin has devoted his attention to practice since 1853. The firm enjoys wide acquaintance and favor, and practices in both State and Federal courts. Page 52/53 General business review of Highland County, Ohio : for the year 1892-3. Newark, Ohio: Historical Pub. Co., 1892, 128 pgs