The subject of this sketch, Dwight M. Smith, an attorney of Concordia, is a native of Victory, Ohio, born in 1872. Since locating in Concordia ten years ago, Mr. Smith has been progressing steadily. He held various positions prior to reading law. Was general manager of the Lombard Investment Company and in 1892-3 was court reporter. He entered upon the study of law in the office of Pulsifer & Alexander. His choice of association was a wise one and lasting in its influence.

In 1900 he opened a law office and has been successful in his profession. The same year he received the nomination for county attorney by the Republican party and was defeated by George M. Culver by a small majority. Mr. Smith is president of the Commercial club of Concordia. His father, J.T. Smith, was formerly engaged in general merchandising, but is now in the real estate business in Norton, Kansas. Mr. Smith was married in 1900 to Miss Georgia Noll, of Marion, Kansas. She was a popular teacher in the primary department of the Concordia schools.