*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 303--- Harrodsburg, Ky.; Centre College, Danville, Ky. After finishing his education engaged in coffee business, which he continued for nineteen years, seven years of which were spent with James Hoskin & Co. Cincinnati, O.; later with Patler Parlin Co., W. L. Johnson Co., and W. C. Prather Co., of New York City. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1905, and estab- lished wholesale house of Prather, Garvey & Co.; sold his interest to Clarence Garvey in 1906; engaged in real estate business, 1906 to date. Member Masonic fraternity. Presbyterian. PRUITT, Drew. Lawyer. Res. 1514 Ingraham st.; office, Douglas Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Selma, Ark., Jan. 1, 1860; son of Jacob M. and Nancy P. (Johnstone) Pruitt. Married to Wilhelmina Franklin in 1887. Attended preparatory college, Bosqueville, Texas; graduated from Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, Tenn., Ph. B., 1880. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of Texas, 1881; moved to Fort Worth, Tex., 1882 and began practice of law; senior member of firm of Pruitt & Smith, Fort Worth, Tex., 1890-1906; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1906; member firm of Morton, Pruitt & Goodrich, 1906-09; in practice alone, specializing in corporation law, 1909 to date. Member Los Angeles Bar Assn.; Amer. Bar Assn.; Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce ; Jonathan Club; B. P. O. E.; Masonic fraternity; Knights Templar; Shrine. Democrat. PRATT, Frank Fay. Lawyer. Office Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 30, 1869; son of Albert Harrison and Mary Adelaide (Fay) Pratt. Educated in the grammar and high schools of Chicago; Lake Forest Univ.; Chicago College of Law; admitted to the bar in Chicago, 1899, and engaged in prac- tice there until 1903, when he located in Los Angeles. Admitted to the bar in Cal. by Supreme Court, April 12, 1904; practiced alone until Feb., 1906, when he became a partner in the firm of Walter & Pratt; Thomas Ball joined the firm in 1908, and firm became known as Walter, Pratt & Ball. Partnership was dissolved and he practices alone to date. Member Phi Delta Phi, legal fraternity; Union League and Gamut clubs, Los Angeles; Masonic fraternity. Republican. PRESCOTT, Frank Clarke. Lawyer. Res. 2958 Harvard blvd.; office 442 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Ottawa, Ill., Nov. 15, 1859; son of Fernando C. and Julietta Estelle Clarke. Married to Maria Tebbetts in 1879; to Henrietta Barrett in 1898. Educated in public and private schools of his native state, and by private tutors. Moved to Cal., 1876, and studied law while working as telegraph operator; before taking up study of law, held many responsi- ble positions with telegraph com- panies, and was engaged for a time in daily newspaper work; in charge of branch office of W. U., Los Angeles, 1876; night operator, Santa Barbara. Cal., 1877-78; chief operator, Oakland, 1879-82; operator in Los Angeles. 1882-83; editor Santa Barbara Daily Independent, 1883-84; telegraph op- erator, main office, San Francisco, 1884; mgr. W. U. office, Tombstone, Ariz., 1885-86; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1887. and resumed study of law while working as telegraph operator. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court, 1888; in law offices of John D. Bicknell, 1888-89; in partnership in law practice with Hon. R. B. Carpenter, 1890-91; independent practice in Redlands, Cal., 1892-1903; in San Bernardino, Cal., 1903-05; register of U. S. Land Office at Los Angeles, 1906-10; en- gaged in practice of profession in Los Angeles, 1910 to date. Law clerk, judiciary committee of assembly, 1895; city atty., Redlands, 1899; assemblyman, 76th dist., San Bernardino Co., 1903; assemblyman 76th dist. and speaker of assembly, 1905; regent, Univ. of Cal., 1905. Private, Oakland Light Cavalry, N. G. C., 1880-82; lieut. 9th Inf., N. G. C., 1892; major, 9th and 7th Inf., N. G. C., 1892-1903; brig. gen., N. G. C., 1903; retired 1903; major, first battalion, 7th Cal. Inf., U. S.- Spanish War; capt. 43rd Inf., U. S. V., Philippine Insurrection; provost judge, Island of Samar, 1900; brigade staff, Iloilo, 1900-01; recommended for brevet major of vols. for meritorious services, both military and civil. by Brig. Gen. R. P. Hughes and Maj. Gen. Arthur Murray, U. S. A. Member Mayflower Soc., Conn.; Gov., Soc. of Colonial Wars, Cal., 1907-10; pres. Sons of Revolution. Cal.; Military Order Loyal Legion, Cal.; N. & M. Order of Spanish War; Order of Carabao. PRESTON, Isaac H. Lawyer. Res. 2146 La Salle ave.; office 616 Laughlin Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Carroll Co., Ill., Feb. 27, 1859; son of J. R. and Marilla A. (Stewart) Preston. Married to Lillie Morrison in 1886; to Effie M. Clendenen in 1909. Attended the district schools of Mich. and Ill. until 1879; Rock River Univ., Dixon, Ill., 1880-81; special work at Univ. of Pacific, San Jose, Cal., 1881- 82; read C. L. S. C. course, eight *** end ***