Edgar County, Illinois - The whole text, 1879 (part 17 of 24)

PARIS WEEKLY TIMES, P. L. Shutt, Editor; was born in Loudoun Co., Va.,Nov. 18, 1829; when he was 13 years old, he passed through Paris, Ill., accom¬ panied by his father's family, who settled in Springfield, Ill., in 1842 ; in the year 1855, he purchased the old Democratic paper printed in Shelby ville, Ill., known as the Shelhyville Leader , of Judge Anthony

Thornton, and published it five years, and, in 1869, he purchased the Democratic paper published in Sullivan, Ill., known as the Sullivan Progress , of Mr. Thos. Bushfield ; the Paris Times, which is also a Democratic paper, was established in Paris, Ill., Oct. 1, 1874; the paper was started rather unexpectedly to the editor himself, who had shipped the ^>ress and type to Decatur, Ill., just twenty-four hours before the order was changed to Paris. The citizens of Paris expressed surprise at an entire stranger attempting to start a paper where the ground was fully occupied, and said the undertaking did not seem likely to prove a very suc¬ cessful one, but the Times has steadily prospered, at least as well as its three rivals.

The Paris Weekly Gazette

THE PARIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. The publication of this journal was com¬ menced in Paris, in February, 1873, by James ShoafF, the father of the present pro¬ prietors, under the name of " Shoaffi's Edgar County Gazette-" in May, 1874, the name was changed to the " Edgar County Gazette " and in March 21, 1877, to the Paris Weekly Gazette-" Mr. James Shoaif, the founder, died April 12, 1874, since which time thepaper has been continued under the proprietorship of T. B. ShoafF & Bro.; the Gazette is Democratic in politics; has always been the leading paper in Edgar Co., being a complete weekly compendium of local and general news, strict attention being paid to the former; the job depart¬ ment of this office is the most complete of any in Eastern Illinois, and is the only steam printing establishment in the Con¬ gressional district.

F. M. PATTISON, station agent for the I. & M. R. R. Co., Paris ; was born in Rush Co., Ind., March 7, 1844; he came with his parents to Paris in 1858 ; his father engaged in agricultural pursuits, which was his principal business through life. Mr. and Mrs. Pattison celebrated their golden wedding Sept. 11, 1878 ; they have lived to a ripe old age, and been act¬ ive church -members for a great many years, and have so lived that they are hon¬ ored and respected by all who know them, and now live to enjoy their children's pros¬ perity and usefulness. The subject of this sketch had but a limited chance for an ed¬ ucation, but by the teachings at home and his own energy and industry, he acquired a fair business education ; his first business experience was with his brother in Cincin¬ nati, Ohio ; he engaged with his brother in 1861, and remained four years, during which time he obtained a good practical business education ; after which he re¬ turned to Paris, and was appointed Deputy County Clerk ; his next business was in the capacity of a clerk for Hamburger, a Paris clothier ; he was appointed to his present position in 1875 ; he is accomodat¬ ing and social, by which he has won many friends, and is considered the right man in the right place. On March 22, 1876, he married Miss Emma S. Shepard, of Paris, Ill.; they have one child - Robert H.

ARTHUR PERRIER, druggist, Paris ; in the line of drugs, we may notice partic¬ ularly the establishment of Mr. Arthur Perrier, who has lately engaged in this business ; though the city is well repre¬ sented in business of this line, many men, with less energy and enterprise, would have feared to open a store of this kind where there was already so much competition, but understanding the business and believ¬ ing in competition being the life of trade, he has begun business with a clear under¬ standing of the difficulties to be sur¬ mounted ; he is a thoroughly educated druggist of ten years' experience and well acquainted with the public ; the enterprise he has exhibited, his affable and courteous conduct to customers, his neat and tastilyarranged store, are all conducive to his success ; pure drugs, fine toilet goods and perfumeries, stationery and a fine line of cigars and tobaccos are among his spe¬ cialties ; these, coupled with a fine family prescription department, over which he pre¬ sides personally, must insure him success ; his store is located at Berlou's old stand, south side square ; personally, Mr. Perrier is a pleasant, congenial gentleman, and a na¬ tive of Charleston, S. C., as might be in¬ ferred by his chivalrous treatment of his friends and customers.

Z. E. POWELL, Superintendent, Sec¬ retary and Treasurer of the Paris Gas- Light and Coke Co., Paris ; is a native of this county; was born November 6, 1844 ; his people were among the first settlers of Edgar Co.; during his early life, he re¬ ceived a good education, laying the founda- tion of future usefulness; he served a regu¬ lar apprenticeship at the trade of a printer, in which business he continued for a time ; .then was employed by the I. &. St. L. fi¬ ll. Co., where he received a good practical business education, and, in 1868, he was appointed station agent at Paris, and after a continuance of three years, he resigned and began contracting with the I., D. & S. and I. & St. L. E. E. Cos.; also, with the I.

& M.; he has been engaged in railroad business some twelve years, and the num¬ ber of responsible and prominent positions he has filled have not only been with credit to himself, but those he represented ; he is a young man of good business ability, and 'tis fair to predict for him a brilliant future. He married Miss Catharine B., daughter of Col. A. K. Campbell, of Paris, Ill., Aug. 8, 1869 ; they have two children - Lou M. and Virginia B.

A. B. POWELL, Station Agent I. & St. L. E. B., Paris; was born in this county Nov. 12, 1838; during his early life he obtained a good education at the Paris Seminary and Academy ; his first business experience was in the way of a dry goods clerk ; in this he continued three years, which gave him a practical business education. In 1862, he enlisted with the 79th I. V. I., and was soon appointed Quartermaster Sergeant, which position he held during the three years of ! his service. In 1866 he was appointed Station Agent at Paris for the I. & St. L. E. E. Co., and continued until 1868, when he was elected Circuit Clerk, and re-elected in 1872, at the same time serving as rail¬ road agent, and six months previous to the expiration of the last term of clerkship was appointed Superintendent of the I. & M. E. E. ; in 1877, was appointed by the Directors of the Edgar County National Bank as Cashier, which position he ' re¬ signed after ten months ; he then accepted his present position ; he is no politician or office-seeker, in the common acceptation of those terms, but has taken a deep interest in the success of the political principles in which he was reared. His influence has been freely used for the benefit of the community, and he has carried out the wishes of the people in the many responsi¬ ble and prominent positions he has filled ; he is yet comparatively young, of robust, commanding appearance, enjoying his hereditary vigor that promises years of usefulness. He married Miss Ella W. Douglas, of Logansport, Ind., April 30, 1862 ; they have a family of three - John C., Jessie M. and Burt K.

S. H. PEESTON, M. D., retired, Paris ; was born in Warren Co., Penn., Sept. 4, 1819 ; during his early life he obtained a good education at the Waterford Academv. after which he taught school in Bourbon Co., Ky., some six years, during which time he studied medicine with Dr. A. H. Wall, and began the practice of his chosen profession in 1848, and soon became the most popular physician of the county ; was the County Physician for ten years ; by his close application and skill, coupled with unswerving integrity, he soon found him¬ self enjoying a large practice and sur¬ rounded by many friends. He married twice, first to Mrs. J. E. Lindsay, who passed away in 1859, leaving one son by Mr. P., and on Nov. 25, 1860, he married Miss Elizabeth Maffett, of Bourbon Co., Ky. ; they have two children - Mollie E. and Charles S. ; Dr. Preston retired from his practice on account of his health, and removed to Paris in 1863, since which time he has but looked after the affairs of his property and family, residing in a beau¬ tiful residence in the suburbs of Paris.

V..A. PAYNE, druggist, Paris; was born in Clark Co., Ill., Nov. 27, 1855 ; son of Dr. Fleming E. Payne (deceased), of Marshall, Ill., who was born in Shelby Co., Ky., Feb. 22, 1821 ; he came to Clark Co. in 1843, and June 11, 1844, he married Miss Sarah Shaw, whom he sur¬ vived, and was married at Paris, in April, 1854, to his present widow; he left a family of five children living, had buried one. Mr. P. was a member of the State Medical Association, and had held a num¬ ber of prominent positions ; his practice, which was a laborious one, was very large ; as a physician and surgeon he stood at the head of his profession ; his reputation was not confined to Clark Co., but extended far beyond it, and everywhere he was ^nown as a professional man of unblemished char¬ acter ; he was a consistent and devoted member of the Congregational Church, and always took an active part in all public matters pertaining to good of the com¬ munity in w'hich he lived ; he was loved by friends an drespected by all who knew him.

J. C. PALMER, of the firm of Palmer & Wider, merchant tailors, also of the firm of Gordon & Palmer, groceries and provisions, Paris ; was born in Washington 1 Co., Ohio, Jan. 7, 1837 ; during his early life, he learned the trade of cabinet-mak¬ ing, also carpenter and joiner, and began contracting and building in Iowa, where he remained but a short time, then re¬ moved into Kansas and continued until the breaking-out of the late war, when he enlisted with the 5th Kan. V. C., and, in 1862, was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, which office he held during the war ; he was mustered out in Februray, 1865, then returned to Topeka, Kan.; he came to Paris in 1871, and engaged in the grocery business; in 1874, began in his present business ; Messrs. P. & W. are thorough business men and have had the experience which enables them to make a success of the calling they are engaged in ; a glance in their well-stocked store shows that they understand the wants of the com¬ munity ; not only do they keep a general stock, but in large quantities, and their prices are so reasonable that it is unneces¬ sary for their patrons to ask for any fairer dealing than they will receive at their hands. Mr. P. married Miss Melissa Gordon, daughter of J. Gordon, of this place, March 15, 1874 ; they are the parents of two children - Mary G. (de¬ ceased) and Nellie M.

DAVID PROPST, retired farmer ; P. 0. Paris ; was born in Page Co., Va., Oct. 25, 1820; he came with his parents to Illinois in 1837, locating in what is now Hunter Tp., Edgar Co.; in 1839, they removed to Vermilion Co., Ind., where his father entered land and improved a farm and remained the balance of his life ; 1 he passed away in September, 1846. The subject of this sketch married Miss Kiziarann Dusthimer, of Licking Co., Ohio, Nov. 29, 1845 ; they removed to Edgar Co. in 1846; he now owns a wellimproved farm in Stratton Tp. ; they re¬ moved into Paris in 1876, where they have since resided ; they have a family of seven children - Olive A., Martin J., Elizabeth L., Jacob W., Mary A., Emma E. and Adda \ . Mr. P. is an industrious and a well-to-do and much-respected citizen.

Paris ; was born in Clermont Co., Ohio,. Sept. 2, 1813 ; son of Rev. J. W. Riley, who was one of the first ministers of South¬ western Illinois ; he, with family, settled in Edgar Co. in 1829, at which time there were but few settlers in this part of the State, and trials and hardships were but a common occurrence ; his entire life was devoted to the work of the ministry ; he passed away at the ripe old age of 72 ; his wife survived him twelve years and passed away at the age of 82. The subject of this sketch began the work of the ministry at the early age of 23, beginning at Bloomfield, Ill., where he remained ten years, thence to Paris, twelve years ; Urbana, twelve ; Indianapolis, Ind., for a time, and returned to Paris in 1874, and here we find him laboring vigorously and cheerfully imbued with the spirit of his work, to which he has always given his undivided attention ; the high esteem in which the aged and worthy Pastor is held, not only by those who are identified with the Church, but all who have been favored with his acquaint¬ ance, is only equaled by the heart felt gratitude of himself and household. As facts worthy of historic record, would say that he is one of the oldest ministers of the Southwest. He married Miss B. McClain, of his native county, in June, 1833 ; their family consists of Ninian A. and Ozias, merchants at Urbana, Ill., also active workers in the Baptist Church.

A. J. ROBBINS, bakery and confec¬ tioner, Paris ; was born in Coles Co., Ill., Jan. 24, 1850 ; during his early life he acquired a good business education ; he began managing and doing for himself early in life, and chose the trade of a baker for his occupation ; he began in business on his own account in Charleston, and con¬ tinued some two years, after which he came to Paris and opened up at his present place of business. He married Miss Alice Rogers, of Paris, Aug. 25, 1874 ; she was born in Clermont Co., Ohio, Sept. 27, 1853 ; they have one child - Pearl, born June 10, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins are sociable, accommodating, and at their place can be had at all hours of the day a meal that will satisfactorily supply the wants of the inner man.

a native of Germany; was born March 12, 1847; while quite young, was brought to this country with parents, they locating in Terre Haute, Ind. ; his father engaging in gardening, and being of limited means, the boys began to do for themselves early in life. A. H. learned the trade of a molder; also machinist; they came to Paris in 1854, and established a foundry, which was the first in the county, and, by industry and perseverance, have added not only to their capital, but also their place of I business; their machine-shops and foundry are large and commodious, and they are pre¬ pared for manufacturing steam-engines, mill-gearing, house-fronts, etc. ; their busi¬ ness is among the leading enterprises of the county ; they are social young men, and on the full tide of success.

REV. G. L. RUDE, Pastor of the Christian Church, Paris; was born in Saratoga, N. Y., Nov. 3, 1808; he re¬ moved with his parents to Hamilton Co., Ohio, where he was raised and schooled; he began studying for the ministry early in life, and was ordained in 1836, and soon began in the regular work of the ministry at Harrison, Ohio, where he remained eighteen years, after which he removed to Indianapolis, and was chosen as an Evan¬ gelist for Marion Co. ; he came to Paris in 1855, and, in 1861 and 1862, was ap¬ pointed Evangelizer for Coles and Douglas Counties ; during this time the war excite¬ ment run high, and the Reverend being loyal to both God and his country, often met with many very disagreeable circum¬ stances, though being upon the side of the right he always came out conqueror; he has devoted the principal part of his life to the work of the ministry. He married Miss Margaret Gould, of Dearborn Co., Ind., in September, 1832 ; they have a family of five children living. Mr. and Mrs. Rude are now living in their ripe old age to enjoy the prosperity and usefulness of their family ; they are much respected by all who know them.

M. REED (of the firm of S. Connelly & Co., grocers), Paris; was born in Nashville, Tenn., May 4, 1833 ; his par¬ ents passed away when he was quite young, and he was left to battle with the world without parental advice or assistance ; previous to the death of his parents they removed to Lafayette Co., Mo., where | he was raised by an uncle ; at the age of 17, he found employment with a Govern¬ ment supply-train, and went through to the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and, after a stay of thirteen months, retnrned, and, on Jan. 16, 1853, he married Miss Nancy Carney, of Tennessee ; then en¬ gaged in farming; in 1861, he enlisted with the 71st Mo. Y. C., and was soon promoted to First Lieutenant, and after the battle of Saline River, was appointed Major on Gen. R. C. Vaughn's staff, and, in 1863, his health became so impaired he was compelled to resign ; he then came to Edgar Co., Ill., and engaged in the grocery business, and has since continued, and is now doing a flourishing business ; he is social, genial, and on the full tide of suc¬ cess. He has a family of three boys and four girls.

WILLIAM RUDE, farmer; P. 0. Paris; son of Rev. G. L. Rude, of Paris; was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, Jan. 30, 1847 ; was brought to Indianapolis by parents while quite young, where they re¬ sided some nine years, then removed to Paris, Ill., and here W. received a good business education, and at the age of 19 he began the trade of a saddler and har¬ ness-making, in which he continued about seven years, then took charge of the home farm, which he still manages. He was married to Miss Charity M. Webster, of this county, June 15, 1875 ; they have one child - Anna B. Mr. and Mrs. Rude are highly respected by all who know them.

MRS. KATE RUDY, P. 0. Paris, widow of P. 0. Rudy, who was one of the early settlers of Edgar County, and a prominent farm and stock dealer ; he was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., in 1822 ; he came to this county with parents and settled in what is now known as Grand View Town¬ ship. He was a man of fine social qual¬ ities and good business ability. He passed away on March 22, 1865, beloved by friends and relatives, and respected by all knew him. He left to his family a good property, which was the result of his own energy and industry. The family consists of Mrs. R. and S. Anna, Calla, Robert C. and Preston 0. Mr. and Mrs. R. were married March 5, 1856 ; she was the daughter of George Harding, a pio¬ neer, and a prominent man of Edgar

H. H. RUSSELL, farmer ; P. 0. Paris, was born in Blount Co., Tenn., March 25, 1810, where he was raised, and there learned and followed the business of a tailor until 1836, when he removed to Ed¬ gar County, Ill. During his early life the chances for a school education were few and far between, but by experience, energy and home study has acquired a good business education. On April 29, 1841, he mar¬ ried Miss Nancy A. Utter, of Blount Co., Tenn.; she was born May 7,1821. The trials and hardships of a pioneer life were but common during their early settlement in this county. They have lived to see the great change from a wild, desolate-looking to a well-developed country. They began with no means, and by energy and indus¬ try have accumulated a good property, and now, in their ripe old age, live to see the prosperity and usefulness of their family, which consists of three - John A., born Feb. 1 6,1853 ; William C., Feb. 12, 1855 ; Ida A., born Sept. 14, 1861.

H. E. RIVES, Deputy Circuit Clerk, Paris, is a native of Virginia; was born in Franklin Co. Nov. 21, 1842; his par¬ ents were pioneers of this county ; during his early life, he received a good English education, at which time his father was County Clerk, and he was taken into office which was his first business experience. In 1861, he was appointed by Lincoln as clerk in the office of Indian affairs at Wash¬ ington, D. C., and, in fall of 1862, he resigned, and was appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the 79th 1. Ar. I., and served until 1864, when he resigned and was ap¬ pointed Commh-sary of Subsistence. In 1865, he returned to Paris, and was appoint ed Deputy County Clerk, and filled that po¬ sition eight years; then engaged in an ab¬ stract office, and in December, 1876, took the position he now holds. On Sept. 27, 1871, he married Miss Lottie Mayo, daugh¬ ter of Col. Mayo, of this place ; they are the parents of two children - Carrie and Florence M.

Gr. W. RIVES, retired; P. 0. Paris; is a pioneer of Edgar Co. ; was born in Franklin Co., Va., Dec. 8, 1815 ; came to Illinois in 1839, and, on June 13, 1839, he married Miss Mary Mayo, sister of Col. Mayo, a pioneer of this county ; she was born Feb. II, 1816; directly after their marriage they located in what is now know as Stratton Tp., and engaged in farming and stock-raising, also dealing and droving, which business he continued in until 1846, when he was elected by the Whigs a member of the Constitutional Convention, held at Springfield, in 1847; then, in 1849, was elected member of the Legislature, which was the first under the Constitution of 1847, and served two years; then was elected County Clerk of Edgar Co., and re-elected in 1857 ; during his County Clerkship, he served as Assist¬ ant Clerk in the State Legislature ; during Lincoln's administration, was appointed Internal Revenue Assessor of what was then the Seventh District of Illinois ; fusing to adopt his policy ; then again elected member of the Legislature, in 1870, which was the first under the pres¬ ent administration ; he has held a number of other responsible positions, all of which he has filled with honor and credit to him¬ self and those that he represented. His wife died March 25, 1875, leaving a fam¬ ily of eight children, all of whom are professional musicians. He married for his second wife Miss Marian McCall, of Prince Edward's Island, Nov. 22, 1877 ; she was born Jan. 8, 1850.

WILLIAM ROWLAND, retired farm¬ er ; P. 0. Paris ; was born in Somerset Co., N. J., July 12, 1796; he is an ex¬ soldier of the war of 1812 ; in 1817, he began for himself, and removed to Hamil¬ ton Co., Ohio, where he learned the trade of a carpenter, and, on May 8, 1818, he married Miss Rhoda Woodruff; she passed away Sept 4, 1835, leaving eight children, and, on May 19, 1837, he mar¬ ried Miss Sarah Wykoff ; she passed away in 1863, leaving a family of five children. He married his present wife Oct. 11, 1863; she was Mrs. Mary Walls, of this county ; one child by last wife Mr. Rowland is one of the pioneers of the county ; at the time of settling, there were but few settlers, and the trials and hard¬ ships of a pioneer life were but common oc¬ currences ; he has been engaged in agri¬ cultural pursuits since living in Edgar Co. ; has improved 125 acres of timber-land. He has served as Superintendent of the

RICHARD J. REES, Receiver and Manager of the Illinois Midland Railway, Paris; was born in England, in April, 1830 ; he was reared in South Wales, re¬ ceiving his education in the Normal Col¬ lege, where he graduated, and commenced railroading (a business he has since fol¬ lowed) in the Great Western Railroad Company, in the accountants' department, occupying various official positions until 1801, when he was appointed Auditor, an office he filled until 1805, when he re¬ signed for the purpose of accepting the Secretaryship of the Sirhowy & Newport Railroad in Monmouth Co., a position he held until 1807, when he became the Traffic Manager of the Somerset & Dor¬ set Railroad, which connected the English and Bristol Channel, and in connection with which they run a line of steamers between England and France; he held this position until June, 1870, when he resigned it for the purpose of coming to the United States to take the position of General Traffic Manager of the Illinois Midland Railway, and was at once appointed Re¬ ceiver, which office he still fills. Mr. Rees is a thorough railroad man, and has acceptably filled many responsible places as such, not only with credit to himself, but with satisfaction to those whom he repre¬ sented, and his efficient management and sound business ability are already notice¬ able in the increasing prosperity of his road. He was a son of John Rees, a native of Wales, who entered the British Navy, at the age of 14 years, as a midship¬ man ; he remained in the navy until 50 years of age, when he retired, having risen to the rank of Commander ; he died in 1877, at the ripe old age of 81 years. His son, whose name heads this notice, was married in November, 1807, to Miss Margaret M. Habakkuk, of his native county; they have three children, viz., Matilda M., Grace H. and Richard M., who are with their parents in this country.

S. L. ROLE Y, harness and saduler, Paris; is a native of this county ; was born May 4, 1832 ; during his early life, the school advantages were very limited, but by prac¬ tice and home study he has acquired a good business education ; he served a regular apprenticeship in his business, and being of a mechanical turn of mind, soon became quite an able workman, and for a number of years traveled about quite ex¬ tensively, following his trade at intervals ; he was for a number of years a successful merchant, but met with adversity by way of fire, iu^ which he lost all his property; but through industry and square dealing, he has gradually built up a good business and owns a fine property ; he is a social and a thorough business man, well worthy of the confidence of his many patrons. He has twice married, first to Miss Jane McWilliams, of Martinsburg, Ohio, on May 10, 1858; she passed away in 1873; one child by this union - Mary L., who passed away April 19, 1873. His present wife was Miss Naomi K. Bailey, of this county; they were married Sept. 23, 1874.

Richard B. Sutherland

RICHARD B. SUTHERLAND, deceased ; Paris ; one of the first set¬ tlers of this county, whose portrait has a place in this work ; was born at Syracuse, N. Y., March 17, 1810; in 1820, his parents moved from Syracuse to Darien, Genesee Co., N. Y., and from there, in the year 1822, started West, traveling in an emigrant-wagon to Ocean Point, N. Y., and from there down the Ohio in a family boat to Evansville, Ind., where, having disposed of their boat, continued their journey by wagon the rest of the way to Edgar Co., reaching the North Arm in the month of May ; after remaining there for the space of eight months. The subject of this sketch went to Grand View Tp., in this county, where he spent his boyhood upon a farm, subjected to all the priva¬ tions and hardships of a pioneer life ; he was considered by all his friends as a sensi¬ ble, interesting boy and a promising young man ; his advantages for school education were very limited, but by the teachings at home and his own energy and industry, he acquired a fair business education, and laid the foundation for that culture and sterling business power which characterized him in the future. At the age of 21, he became employed as a clerk in the store of Col. Tom Smith, in the village of Grand View, and continued with him until the spring of 1837, when he formed a copartnership with his brother, Chas. N. Sutherland, in the dry goods business, which continued until 1839, when he bought out his brother, and, after carrying on the business in his own name, sold out to Mr. La Mar ; while there, he established a reputation for probity and honor that soon gave him suc¬ cess ; no man ever questioned his honesty in business, or sincerity in opinion or belief; while he sometimes offended with his frankness, his integrity and kindness of heart always secured the confidence and respect of all who knew him ; he was ever ready to help the poor and afflicted ; old and young were glad to shake the welcome hand of " Uncle Dick Sutherland. Hav¬ ing traded his storehouse at Grand View for a saw-mill on Big Creek, known as " Porter's Mill," he gave his attention to that business for a few years, and again returning to Grand View, sold goods on com¬ mission for James Dudley, who afterward formed a copartnership with him ; Mr. Dudley having retired from the firm, Mr. Sutherland carried on a general merchan¬ dise business in Dudley until his removal to Paris. In 1856, he was elected a delegate to the First Republican National Convention held in Philadelphia, and was ever after a vigorous champion of the Republican party, and aided nobly in the cause of his country during the war of the rebellion. In 1865, he with others organ¬ ized the First National Bank of Paris, of which he was President for several years and administered its affairs in a most suc¬ cessful and satisfactory manner ; having resigned this position, he started a private bank under the name of R. B. Sutherland k Sons; continuing the same until 1873, when he sold out to the Edgar Co. National Bank of Paris, and retired from active life, having amassed considerable property. In 1870, he was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and there secured a reputation and mani¬ fested an. ability highly appreciated by his associates and his constituents. Mr. Sutherland was a man of positive character, too much so to become a politician ; he was temperate in all his habits and prin¬ ciples, never intruded his principles upon others, but accorded to all the liberty of conscience and freedom of opinion, and ex¬ ercised charity toward all. He always took an active part in all public interests, and aided greatly in the improvement of Paris and county; he was Mayor of Paris for a term of years, and was a member of the Board of Education at the time of his death. He was twice married : first in 1850, to Miss P. A. Dudley, of Boston, who died on the 10th of April, 1866, the mother of four children, two of whom sur¬ vive her - James D., residing at Dudley, in this county, engaged in farming ; and R. Gilman, Teller of the First National Bank of Paris ; second, to Mrs. Lucy B. Waters, who still survives him; by whom he had no children. No man was ever more devoted to his family ; his kindness was not less manifest to his dogs and horses, and his warm heart ever beat with kind¬ ness for the poor and destitute. He died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1877, and his decease made a vacancy among the business men of Paris, and also in their public interests and private associations, that will not soon be filled. His remains lie in the Edgar Cemetery, at Paris.

JACKSON M. SHEETS; Paris; was born Oct. 6, 1841, near Baldwinsville, in Edgar Co., Ill. ; lived on a farm till Jan. 25, 1858, when he commenced to learn the "art preservative of all arts," in the office of the Wabash Valley Blade , in Paris, 111., continuing thus engaged till the late war broke out in the spring of 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 21st regiment I. V. I.; was elected Cor¬ poral in the original organization of said company, and served continuously in such capacity till the 17th day of Aug., 1863, when he was discharged in hospital at Camp Denison, Ohio, by reason of gun¬ shot wounds received in the battle of Stone River, Dec. 30, 1862; said wound was received while making a charge on a rebel battery - the celebrated N. 0. Light Artillery ; the wound was a very serious one, an ounce and a half ball from a rifled Belgian musket passing into the right breast, breaking the fifth rib in two places, cutting the right half of the sternum in twain, and coming out at the left side, leav¬ ing a very severe and painful wound, which did not heal up till the following Decem¬ ber. Returning to Paris, he engaged in the study of medicine, in the office of the late Dr. S. B. Ten Broeck, pursuing his studies till March, 1875, in the course of which he attended one term of medical lectures at Rush Medical College, Chicago; about the middle of March, 18 - , he was appointed Military State Agent for Illi-

Dois, with the rank of Colonel, which po¬ sition he held till the close of the war ; aince that time he has served as Clerk of Paris Tp., one term as City Clerk of Paris, and is now in his third term as Justice of the Peace ; he was appointed Postmaster at Paris, in October, 1871, and served a full term in said position. In April, 1878, he purchased a one-half interest in the Paris Republican office, which was estab¬ lished iu Paris by Joseph M. Prior, in January, 1S77; iu the following June, he became sole editor and proprietor of said paper, and having trimmed from it all the mushroom growth, has now in his charge a live, reliable Republican newspaper, whose record, since in his charge, is a guarantee for the future ; its circulation is equal to any paper published in the 15th Congressional District.

H. W. SHEETS, butcher and farmer. Paris; was born in Vigo Co., Ind., Feb. 27, 1827 ; son of John Sheets, who set¬ tled in what is now Knox Co., Ind., in 1811 ; he is the oldest pioneer of Indiana, and lives with II. W. at the ripe old age of 89. H. W. came to Edgar Co. in 1852, and settled in Paris Tp., and has improved 160 acres of land ; he now owns 360 acres of finely-improved land, which is the result his own energy and industry. lie is a man that interests himself in all public matters pertaining to the good of the com¬ munity iu which he lives, and is a muchrespected citizen. He married Miss Han¬ nah Gammon, of Clark Co., May 18, 18-45; she passed away in 1850, leaving a family of two ehildrei), and on Sept. 10, 1852, he married Emeline Sizemore of this county ; he has by his present wife five children. He now resides in Paris.

DAVID SHEPHERD, farmer, Section 13; P. O. Paris; was born Nov. 9, 1823, in Lee Co., Va. ; lived there until the age of 23; then moved to Lexington, Ky.; lived there until 1859. but during the time he served one year in the Mexican war. In 1859, he came to Edgar Co., Ill., where he has siuce lived. During his early life he had no advantages of free schools, never having attended a school one year during his life ; but by home study, close observation and perseverance he has acquired a good practical education. Was married Aug. 26, 1S49, to Miss Barbara C. Atkins, of Lexington, Ky.; she died June 29, 1872, leaving a family of five children, four of whom are now living - John W., James A., Margaret A. and Lucy B. Mr. Shepherd has lived at his present home eighteen years, having seen many changes take place from a new prairie country to a thickly-settled and thriving county. By energy and industry he has accumulated a fine property, never having had any assist¬ ance from his father. He now owns a farm of 160 acres, valued at $75 per acre. - He is a man standing well in the esteem of his neighbors and the community.

JAMES D. SUTHERLAND, retired ; P. O. Paris; was born in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 19. 1816. During his early life, he ob¬ tained a good business education. He be¬ gan doing for himself early in life, and engaged with Curling, Robison & Co., of Pittsburgh, Penn. . flint-glass manufacturers, as salesman, and, after eighteen mouths, was appointed first bookkeeper, which position he held until 1838, when he came to Ed¬ gar Co., Ill. In 1850, he crossed the plains to California, and remained two years, prospecting and visiting the country, and, after returning, engaged in various speculations. He is a shrewd business financier, having been very successful iu his many business relations. During his life, has accumulated a large property, the principal part of which is in Chicago. He lias always takeu an active part in all public matters pertaining to the good of the community in which he has lived, and is a much-respected citizen.

S. SIDENBENDER, retired farmer ; P. O. Paris ; is a native of Ohio; was born in Pickaway Co. in March, 1804, and raised in Ross Co. Agricultural pursuits have been his business thus far through life. He married Miss Barbara Miller in Febru¬ ary, 1830. They came to Edgar Co. in 1853, and located in Hunter Tp., and by his in¬ dustry and economy he has been very pros¬ perous, and had bought iands at different times until he owned 600 acres. They have no children of their own, but have raised nine orphans, and have been all to them that parents could have been, both in education and parental advice, and he has given to them lands aud property until he has reduced his property to his resi¬ dence in Paris aud 240 acres of land. Mr.

iences and disappointment? were not un¬ common in those early days. He began in life without any financial help, but through industry and hard labor, coupled with un¬ swerving integrity, has placed himself in an honorable.aud much-respected position. Mr. and Mrs. Sidenbender are now enjoying the quietude of a retired life, residing in a beautiful cottage in the north part of Paris.

CAPT. H. M. SWISHER, retired; P. 0. Paris; a native of this county; was born Nov. 25, 1837 ; during his early life he obtained a good education, after which he taught school for a time. During the late war of the rebellion, he enlisted with the 66th I. Y. I., in August, 1861, and, in 1863, was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and, in 1864, was promoted over nine First Lieutenants to be Captain, which office he held until July, 1865, when he was mustered out; he was in twentyfour battles and a number of severe skir¬ mishes, and escaped without a scratch. In 1866, he embarked in mercantile life at Elbridge, and, in 1868, was elected to the office of County Sheriff, and, at the expi¬ ration of. that teim, he engaged in the grocery business, and continued until 1877. He married Miss Rebecca Elliott April 26, 1866 ; two children - James A. and Mary (deceased).

FELIX SELL, wagon-maker, Paris; is a native of Germany ; was born Nov. 17, 1827 ; he came with his parents to the United States in 1849, and located in Columbiana Co., Ohio ; he was raised upon a farm and educated at district school ; at 19 years of age, he began to learn the trade of wagon-making ; served a regular apprenticeship, and has made that his principal business thus far through life, following his trade in Bloomington, Ind., St. Louis, Mo., and different places; set¬ tled in Paris in 1862, and opened a shop on his own account, and, being an able workman, has met with sood success. On May 12, 1867, he married Miss Persilla Runkle, of Pennsylvania ; they have four children - Minerva E., Gracie, William and an infant.

J. H. SUDDUTH, wagon-maker and blacksmith, Paris; was born in Lincoln Co., Ky., May 14, 1826 : during his early life, he had but a limited chance for an education, though he received a good common school¬ ing; he being of a mechanical turn of mind, chose wagon-making for his occupa¬ tion and learned the trade, which he has followed thus far through life ; he came to Paris in 1850; in 1871, he, in company with W. B. Henry, began manufacturing wagons ; the firm is now Sudduth & Bumgardner; they are first-class workmen, and do a flourishing business. He married Miss Margaret J. Saddler, of Garrard Co.,. Ky., Oct. 1, 1850 ; she passed away Jan. 31, 1859. Oct.' 8, 1860, he married Miss Susan Lamb, of Edgar Co., Ill.

J. M. SLEMONS, retired; P. O. Parswas born in Washington Co., Tenn., March 13, 1818; he remained with his parents until 21 years of age, when he began to manage and do for himself ; he removed to Green Co., where he married Miss Jane B. Temple, and began farmingon his own account, and remained until they removed to Edgar Co., Ill., locating in Sims Tp., where his wife died in May, 1863, leav¬ ing a family of five children ; he still owns the homestead where he first settled, which consists of 200 acres, and is well improved. Mr. S. has served in a number of town offices, and has done much toward the building-up of schools, and taken an active part in all public matters pertaining to the good of the county. In February, 1868, he married Miss Mary E. Gray ; he has a family of three children by first wife - Ellen (now Mis. Col. M. L. Patterson, of East Tennessee), Thomas M. (farmer), William C. (farmer), Viola J. (now Mrs. Maj. J. L. Murphy, of Oakland, Cal).

j. J. STEVENSON, grocer, Pariswas born in Philadelphia, Penn., Jan. 16, 1846 ; he came to Paris in 1855 with his parents, and acquired a good business edu¬ cation ; his father died in June, 1857. In the fall of 1861, he enlisted with the 66th I. V. I., and, after serving nine months, was discharged for disability, and shortly after re-enlisted with the 12th; was in a number of heavy battles, among which are Donelson, Shiloh and Allatoona, where he was wounded, which disabled him for about six months; he was mustered out in 1865 at Wa.-hington, D. C. ; then re¬ turned to Paris, and was appointed Deputy Sheriff, which position he filled for several years. He embarked in his present busi¬ ness in 1877 ; he is a young man of good physical as well as mental powers, and it is fair to predict for him a brilliant future..

P. H. STARR, restaurant, bakery and confectionery, Paris ; was born in Lancas¬ ter Co., Penn., Sept. 27, 1851; lie was brought to this county by his parents when young, and remained with them until of age, then began for himself; his first busi- ness experience on his own account was in the restaurant and confectionery, in which business he embarked in 1876, with but small capital, since which time he has added both to stock and room, aud by his sociability and square dealing he has won the confidence of all who know him, and has established a good trade ; at his place one can most satisfactorily replenish the wants of the inner man in the latest ap¬ proved style. On Nov. 22, 1873, he mar¬ ried Miss Jennie Williams, of Ripley Co., Ind. ; they have two children - Maggie M. and Lizzie J.

WILLIAM SLANKER, contractor and builder, Paris ; is a native of Pennsyl¬ vania ; was born in Bucks Co. Dec. 20, 1822 ; during his early life, he received a good education, and being of a mechanical turn of mind, chose the carpenter's trade for his business, and has since followed that occupation ; he came to Paris in October, 1853, and has since been engaged in contracting and building, being an able workman has met with success. He mar¬ ried Miss Jane Boyd, of Paris, Aug. 11, 1854 ; they have seven children - William II., Mary, Mattie, Charles, Dora, Frank and Lulu, all of whom were born in Ed¬ gar Co.

^ MRS. R. C. STALNAKER, widow of E. D. Stalnaker, a prominent and an early settler of Paris ; was an extensive grain and stock dealer ; he came with his parents from Randolph Co., Va. (his birthplace), to Paris in 1838, and was raised upon a farm and received a good common-school education, and taught school for a number of years. On Dec. 30, 1857, he married Miss Rachel Dill, daughter of J. S. Dill, "a prominent farmer of this county ; she was born in Andrew Co., Mo., Jan. 4, 1840. Mr. S. began in life on his own account, with no assistance Horn his people, but with willing hands and a determined mind, coupled with en¬ ergy and industry, the result of which is a good property left to his wife aud fam¬ ily, which consists of three children - Charles, M illiam H. and Frank B. ; he

JAMES STEWART, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Paris ; is a native of this county, was born July 11, 1841 ; during his early life, he obtained a good common education. He enlisted in tbe late war of the rebellion with the 1st Mo. Yol. Engineers, com¬ manded by Col. Bissell ; was through the siege of Corinth, also that of Vicksburg, and a number of severe skirmishes ; was mustered out Aug. 5, 1864. Returned to Edgar Co. aud bought the farm where he now resides ; he now owns 380 acres of well-improved land, 850 per acre, which is the result of his own financiering and industrv. He married Miss Sarah K. Midm/ dleton, of this county, Feb. 15, 1866 ; they have a family of three living - Ulysses Gr., Claudius A. and Otto. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church, and much respected by all who know them.

MAJ. E. P. SHAW, retired; P. O. Paris ; was one of the first settlers of Edgar Co. ; was born in Crawford Co., March 4, 1816, and was raised in Edgar Co. ; during his early life, the advantages for an education were few and far between, but by instruc¬ tion at home and his own energ}g acquired a fair business education ; at the age of 18, he began the trade of cabinet-maker, but continued only a short time, then acted in the capacity of a mercantile clerk for a number of years ; his people came to Paris in 1822, and entered land that now com¬ prises a portion of the city plat ; his father died in 1838, and E. P. then took charge of the home farm, and continued until the death of his mother, in 1875. During the late war of the rebellion he enlisted in the 10th I. Y. C., and was appointed First Major, and after the service of two years, his health being so impaired, he was com¬ pelled to resign ; Mr. S. is one who has lived to see the change from a wild, desolate-looking to a thickly-settled country, where churches and school advantages are not surpassed by any county of its age ; he has always taken an active part in all public matters pertaining to the good of the county ; and is much respected by all who know him. On Jan. 13, 1853, he married Mrs. Emma Smith, of this county ; they have one child, Charles E., who is now

WILLIAM SIEBERT, Cashier First National Bank, Paris; was born near Frank¬ fort, G-ermany, Feb. 14, 1821 ; was brought to this country by parents in 1832, who settled in Columbus, Ohio, where he was raised ; early in life, he began to do for himself, and engaged as a clerk with a general merchant, where he remained some three years and learned business ; after which he learned the trade of bookbind¬ ing, and continued fifteen years ; he came to Illinois in 1853, locating in this county, and began farming ; opened a farm of 300 acres ; in this he was successful, and con¬ tinued until 1865, when he removed to Paris, and the following February was em¬ ployed as book-keeper in the First National Bank, and, in January, 1870, was elected Cashier, which position he has since filled ; he is a gentleman of cultivated tastes and engaging manners, and interests himself in all movements for the intellectual and ma¬ terial improvement of the people of the j community in which he resides. He has j been twice married; first, in 1846, to Miss Susan Wetzel, of Columbus, Ohio; she passed away in 1867 ; he married for his second wife Miss Maggie McCord, of Paris, Ill., in 1868.

CHARLES B. SMITH, grocer and confectioner, Paris ; was born in Muskin¬ gum Co., Ohio, Sept. 12, 1847, where he was raised and schooled ; he came with his parents to Edgar Co. in 1861, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and continued un¬ til 1869, when he embarked in the grocery business, in which he was successful until 1870, when he was burned out, but re¬ opened in 1871, and has since met with fair success ; he is a young man of good social qualities and fine business ability and on the full tide of success.

JAMES STEELE, attorney, Paris ; is a native of New Hampshire ; was born in Strafford Co., Sept. 27, 1823 ; he came with parents to Illinois in 1837 ; they lo¬ cated in Macon Co. upon a farm, where j James remained until 1845, when he came to Paris ; during his early life, he received a good education, laying the foundation of his present business ; when he came to Paris, he took up the study of law with

Judge Emerson, and, in 1849, was admit¬ ted to the bar, and took up the practice of his chosen profession; in 1853, was ap¬ pointed Postmaster at Paris, and Served for a time ; then was elected County Judge ; in 1861, was appointed clerk in the office of Indian Affairs ; in 1866, returned to Paris, and was appointed Circuit Judge, and elected in 1867 ; in 1873, was ap¬ pointed R. R. Warehouse Commissioner, which position he held three years ; since which time he has devoted his time to the practice of law ; the many responsible and prominent positions he has held have not only been with honor and credit to himself, but those he represented ; he ha§ accumu¬ lated a good property ; now resides in one of the finest residences in the county. He has been twice married ; first, to Miss Margaret Clark in 1850 ; she passed away in 1865, leaving three children ; on July 3, 1867, he married Mrs. E. C. Washburn, of Washington, D. C.

VINCENT STEWART, retired farmer, P. O. Paris; was born in Bullitt Co.,Ky., Dec. 24, 1818; at the age of 21, he began for himself, and began chopping for the Salt River Iron Works, which business he continued in for a number of years. In May, 1842, he married Miss Nancy Greenwell, of Nelson Co., Ky., and, in 1849, they removed to Vermilion Co., Ind., and there engaged in agricultural pursuits ; they came to Edgar Co. in March, 1852, settling in Hunter Tp., where he bought and improved 300 acres of land, the result of his own labor and economy ; he began in life for himself without any assistance from his friends, and has built himself up to his present position ; Mr. and Mrs. S. re¬ moved to Paris in 1873, and now, in their ripe old age, live to enjoy their children's prosperity and usefulness ; they have raised a large family, six of whom are still living - Laura, now Mrs. G. Halbert; Charles, in the regular army ; Ella, now Mrs. J. Oyerpeck, of Terre Haute, Ind. ; Ira R., Jennie and Bell, at home.

G. H. SHANK, retired farmer ; P. O. Paris ; was born in Greene Co., Ohio, J une 2, 1821, where he was raised upon a farm, receiving but a common-school education. He married Miss Rebecca Hawkins, of his native county, Dec. 1, 1842. He be¬ gan for himself after marrying, engaging in agricultural pursuits, which he contin- ued until 1872, when he retired and settled in Paris ; he came to Edgar Co. in 1866, and bought a farm of 400 acres, which he now owns, and is the result of his own energy and industry. They have two children - Davis H. and Mary F. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the Presby¬ terian Church, and well to do, and much respected by all who know them.

MRS. M. M. SUTHERLAND, Paris ; widow of W. M. Sutherland, a prominent business man and an early settler of Paris ; he was a native of Baltimore, Md. ; came to Paris in 1853, and built what is known as the Reed Mills, north of Paris, and continued to operate them until 1866, when he retired from actual business, and only gave his attention to the affairs of his family and property ; he, having been industrious and a good financier, succeeded in accumulating a good property ; he passed away on Jan. 1, 1869, beloved by relatives and friends, and much respected by all who knew him. He left a family of four chil¬ dren - Marne E., Anna, Lida E. (deceased) and James D. (deceased). His wife was Miss Mary M. Brewin ; they were married Sept. 2, 1858 ; she was born in Franklin Co., Ind., Oct. 5, 1836.

D. H. SHANK, farmer; P. 0. Paris; is the son of George H. and Rebecca (Hawkins) Shank ; he was born in Greene Co., Ohio, Sept. 22, 1844; here he was raised and received his education, £rraduating at the Miami Commercial College in 1863. During the late war, he went as a soldier in the service of his country. He was married Sept. 29, 1864, to Miss Mary J. Steel. In 1866, he came to Edgar Co. and began firming and manufacturing tile; he manufactured the first tile of the county ; he has a nice little farm of eighty acres, well cultivated and improved. Their fam¬ ily consisting of five children, named as follows - Carrie E., John A., Jessie S., Nellie M. and Nettie E.

A. Y. TROGDON, Paris, County Judge of Edgar, his native county, was born July 8, 1833. During his early life, his advantages for education were few and far between, but by the teachings received at home, and his own energy and industry, he acquired a fair business education and laid the foundation of future culture and sterling business powers. He began for himself early in life, and removed to Iowa ; and, in 1855, he went into Minnesota and entered into agricultural pursuits (at that time Minnesota formed a part of the North¬ west Territory), and after a continuance of a few years returned and resolved to enter the legal profession, and commenced read¬ ing law in the firm of Usher & Patterson, of Terre Haute, Ind., also with H. D. Scott, and was admitted to the fear in 1858 ; then returned to Paris and took up the practice of his chosen profession. He was elected County Judge in 1865 and re-elected in 1877, which position he has since held ; was elected City Mayor in 1870 and served with satisfaction. His constant study from the period of its com¬ mencement down to the present time has given him a thorough and practical knowl¬ edge of the science of law ; as a judge he is profound and clear-headed, his justice is tempered with mercy, he is thoroughly conscientious in the discharge of his duties. As a man among men or in the quiet surroundings of his home, he is easily approached, social and genial. He married Miss Mary C. Clapp, of this county, June 16, 1859 ; she is a native of North Carolina ; they are the parents of six children - Alice, Jessie, Ida, Como, Lula and Dick. He has always been a I strong friend of free schools.

JOHN TEN BROOK, physician and surgeon, Paris, was born in Northumber¬ land County, Penn., Dec. 21, 1808, where he received his academic education, after which he attended the La Fayette College, Easton, Penn., and graduated at the Jef¬ ferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, and shortly thereafter, came to Illinois, locating at Charleston and there began the practice of medicine. He located in Paris in the spring of 1840, at which place he has since remained, and through his ability and energy has been very successful, being one of the most able physicians in the county. In 1862, he was elected member of the State Legislature by the Democratic pariy and served one term, which was two years. With the exception of those two years, he has devoted his entire time and energy to his profession. The Doctor has done much for the public good of this town and is highly respected by all who know him. He married Miss Jane C. Alexander, daughter of Gen. M. K. Alexander, April : 23, 1840. She is a native of Pulaski

Co., Tenn. They are the parents of six children, only two of whom are living - Ellen (now Mrs. S. Bird,) Dollie A. (now Mrs. 0. S. Jones, of this place). In the spring of 1865, he received a compliment¬ ary honorary degree from Rush Medical College of Chicago.

H. S. TANNER, attorney, Paris ; son of Henry Tanner, an old and prominent attor¬ ney of Paris and a native of London, En¬ gland, came to Paris in 1850 and now is the oldest practicing attorney in Paris. The subject of this sketch was born in Bloomington, Ind., Feb. 9, 1848. He began the study of law with his father early in life, and when but 18 years old began in official capacity, first as City Clerk. He was admitted to the bar in 1871, since which time he has devoted his time and attention to the practice of his chosen profession. He was elected State's j Attorney in 1872 and re-elected in 1876. He is yet a young man of fine physical as well as mental powers, and it is fair to predict for him a brilliant future. He mar¬ ried Miss Mary E. Gorden, formerly of Warren Co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1874. They have a promising little daughter, Mary E.

J. W. TAYLOR, farmer ; P. 0. Paris ; was born in Vermilion Co., Ind., Oct. 5, 1835, where he was raised and educated. During the late war, he enlisted with the 85th Ind. V. I., and went out as Sergeant ; was in a number of engagements, among which was Peach-Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta, and a number of others, and es¬ caped without a scratch, and served three I years. He has continued in agricultural pursuits thus far through life. He mar- j ried Rosella, daughter of Patrick Whalen j (an early settler of Paris), Aug. 9, 1866; they removed from Helt Tp., Vermilion Co., Ind., in February of 1878, to their present place of residence ; they own 138 acres of fine land, and a beautiful resi¬ dence ; they have a pleasant family of three - Adda B., George C. and Gertie M.

GEORGE THILMAN, wine manu¬ facturer ; P. 0. Paris ; was born in Ba¬ varia, Germany, May 11, 1822; during his early life, he obtained a good German education, and learned the trade of a weaver; he came to this country in 1845, and located in Lawrenceburg, Ind. ; there learned the finishing business in the factory of Brown & Lamping (furniture manufacturing) ; he came to Paris in 1855, and engaged in upholstering, and continued until 1877, at the same lime growing grapes and manufacturing wine. He married Miss Mary Ann Hechlcr, of his native country, March 1, 1846 ; they had two children - John and Margaret, aged 7 and 5, both deceased. Mr. Thil - man came to this country a poor man, and by industry, perseverance and economy, he now owns a fine property. They have one child (adopted) - Mary.

ELIZA M. UTTER; P. 0. Paris; widow of Samuel Utter, who was one of the early settlers of Edgar Co., and a native of Tennessee, and an ex- soldier of the war of 1812 ; he was a benevolent and public-spirited man ; he came to Ed¬ gar Co., settling where Mrs. U. now re¬ sides, in 1832, and began to make a home, improving a large farm. He was twice married, and had by his first wife four daughters - Elizabeth M., Nancy A., Malinda T. and Martha E. His second wife's maiden name was Eliza M. Hague, of Iredell Co., North Carolina; they were married Dec. 21, 1853, and bv this union thev had three children - Julia H.,

James C. and Charlotte; he passed away Oct. 17, 1863, beloved by relatives and friends, and much respected by all who knew him. He had always followed agri¬ cultural pursuits, and by his industry had accumulated a good property.

J. L. VANCE, farmer; P. 0. Paris; is the son of W. B. Vance, who was a prominent pioneer of Edgar Co., and a native of Virginia ; he settled where the city of Paris now stands, in 1822, where he lived a prominent citizen until Sept. 17, 1876, when he passed away, leaving a family of five. The subject of this sketch was born in Paris, Ill., Aug. 22, 1832 ; during his early life he obtained a good business education ; he has resided thus far through life in Edgar Co., en¬ gaged in various business pursuits; his. first business on his own account, was in agricultural pursuits; in 1865, he was connected with the construction and opera¬ tion of what was known as the Vance Woolen Factory, in which he continued until 1869, when he engaged in tanning (erected and operated quite an extensive tannery), and, in 1873, he was elected to the office of County Treasurer, which po- sition he held two terms with not only credit and honor to himself, but with sat¬ isfaction to those he represented. He mar¬ ried Miss Sarah A. Brown, of this county, March 27, 1855; she is a native of Vir¬ ginia; they have a family of seven chil¬ dren - six boys and one girl - and as a family, they are highly respected.

W. K. VANCE, Deputy County Treas¬ urer, Paris, was born in this county Dec. 8, 1843; son of W. Vance, a prominent pioneer of this county ; he early in life re¬ ceived a good education and learned business, and, in 1871, became interested in the Vance Woolen-Mills, which was one of the most extensive factories in the Northwest. In 1874, he was appointed to the office of Deputy County Treasurer, and has since continued in it with credit to himself. He married Miss Alice Gibbons, of Paris, in November, 1865 ; she passed away April 16. 1870, leaving one child - Harrie J.

JOSEPH B. VANCE, retired; P. 0. Paris ; a pioneer of the county, was born in Washington Co., Va., Feb. 15, 1808, and was raised in Tennessee ; in 1822, he, with his parents, came to Edgar Co.. Ill., and to the land where the city of Paris now stands ; in 1823, his father donated twenty-six acres for the town site, and served as first J ustice of the Peace, and of his family of twelve, there are now but two living - Mary and Joseph B., who has lived to see the great change from a wild, desolate prairie to a thickly-settled countiy. Mr. and Mrs. Vance have been intimately connected with the growth and prosperity of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years, and are highly respected by all who know them. Mr. V. has married twice; his first wife was Miss Eliza Bovell ; she died in 1856, and in November, 1865, he married his present wife, who was Mrs. E. Russell.

D. A.. WOODBRIDGE, retired; P. 0. Paris; was born in New London Co., Conn., Sept. 2, 1809; during his early life, he learned the trade of a shoemaker, and at the age of 21, began doing for him¬ self and removed to Columbus, Ohio, where he engaged in mercantile life. He married Miss Carrie J. Doane, of Lan¬ caster, Ohio, July 16, 1839; she passed away ikug. 24, 1840, leaving one child - Carrie (deceased) ; after which he did a large amount of traveling, and, in 1853, settled in Paris, Ill., and engaged in the mercantile business with Dodd & Co., and continued two years ; -then in a dry goods store with W. Booth, as clerk, and after a stay of six years, became a partner, and, in 1869, he sold out and embarked with W. Geohagan in the planing-mill and lumber business, and continued until 1874, since which time he has not been actively engaged. He married for his second wife Mrs. Mary K. Woodbridge, of Paris, Ill., in April, 1869. He resides in the sub¬ urbs of Paris, enjoying life at the ripe old age of 69.

P. C. WELLS, farmer, Sec. 15 ; P. O. Paris ; is a native of Edgar Co.; was born in Paris Tp., Dec. 4, 1835. Was married Dec. 9, 1869, to Miss Sarah Davis, of Edgar Co. During his early life, he had but little opportunity of securing an edu¬ cation, but by home study and good obser¬ vation succeeded in getting a good com¬ mon-school education ; has 160 acres of first-class land, well improved, valued at about $65 per acre ; Mr. Wells is still a young man, of good standing and reputa¬ tion, and has helped to make many of the improvements in the development of Edgar Co.

MRS. NANCY WELSH, widow of William Welsh, a prominent farmer of Clark Co.; P. O. Paris; he was a native of Kentucky; was born June 7, 1829; lie came to Illinois when quite young, and, being the only son, he took charge of the home farm at the age of 21, and, on Feb. 8, 1854, he married Miss Nancy Berry, of Knox Co., Ind.; she was born May 20, 1834 ; they remained upon the home farm while his people lived ; Mr. Welsh passed away Jan. 6, 1872, leaving a good prop¬ erty and a family of five children - Mary E.. Bell S.. John' E., Amos S. and Will¬ iam. Mrs. W. removed to Paris in April, 1875 ; she is a good financier and a thorough business woman, superintending the farm, which consists of 540 acres, and looking after the affairs of her entire prop¬ erty. She is a member of the Presbyte¬ rian Church, and a much-respected citizen.

DAVID WILSON, vocalist, Pari^; was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Dec. 22, 1827 ; during his early life, he obtained a good common-school education, and, at the age of 22, he began teaching school, at the same time having charge of the home farm, and, after a continuance of some ten years, he began teaching vocal music ; in this he is considered very able, and has since given the teaching of vocal music his entire at¬ tention ; he came to Paris in 1872, and at once began in his professional duties, and, in 1875, established the Paris Musical In¬ stitute, held annually in the month of August, under his own supervision; it is fast growing in popularity, and is an honor to the place, for which David Wilson is deserving of much credit ; he is generous by nature ; zealous in all good works, and finds himself prominent in a large social circle. He married Miss Allie Myers, of Cincinnati, Ohio, June 8, 1858 ; they have a family of five children - Carrie B., Fannie W., Charles E., Cora M. and Glenn R.

. 1847, where he was raised and received a good common-school education. During the late war of the rebellion, he enlisted with the 120th Ohio V. I. ; was in a num¬ ber of severe engagements ; among which were the Red River expedition, and the siege of Blakely, and was one of the fort¬ unate ones who escaped without a scratch ; he was mustered out at Galves¬ ton, Texas, May, 1866. He came to Paris in the following November, and engaged in farming ; after continuance of four years, he removed into Paris and followed blacksmithing until 1875, when he was appointed upon the police force, and, after serving two years, was elected Constable, which position he now holds. He is a young man, of good business ability, and it is fair to predict for him a brilliant future. On Sept. 15, 1868, he married Miss Martha J. Hawkins ; they have two children - Joseph E. and Merta R.

A. GLTS. WALKER, dry goods mer¬ chant, Paris; is a native of Warren Co., Ohio ; was born July 8, 1849; his parents removed to Terre Haute, Ind., in 1855, where they remained for a short time ; thence removing to Paris, his father en¬ gaging as a clerk with Dodds & Bro., dry goods merchants, after which he and Mc¬ Clain built and operated a flouring-mill ; in 1858, he entered the firm of Kile, Dole Co., dry goods, grain dealers and porkpackers, and, in 1860, Dole withdrew from the firm, and, in 1868, Kile with¬ drew; in 1867, he built and operated a woolen-mill, which he managed until his death, which was in April, 1874; previous to his death, his son, A. Gus., became a partner ; the woolen-mill was burned in 1877, and rebuilt as a flouring-mill, and is operated by A. L. Walker & Co.; he has continued in the dry goods business ; as a business man, he ranks with the most re¬ liable, as well as with the most prosperous tradesmen of the county, and is noted for his energy and enterprise ; although a young man, he exercises much influence in business circles. On Jan. 19, 1875, he married Miss Maria B. Hudnut, of Terre Haute, Ind. ; they have one child - James B.

E. C. WOOLLEY, M. D., Paris, was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, July 18, 1820. His early education was obtained in the common schools ; in 1843, he entered upon the study of medicine for the practice of which he had early manifested a great desire. In 1846, he attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, then began practice in Butler Co., where he remained until 1860, during which time he had studied industriously in all branches relat¬ ing to the science of medicine, and, in 1852, he availed himself of another course of lectures at the Miami Medical College, j He came to Paris in 1860, where he has since devoted his entire time and energy to the practice of his profession. He is a man of fine culture, of prepossessing manners, and has the reputation of being a carefnl and expert physician. On July 7, 1842, he married Miss Elizabeth Hunter, of But¬ ler Co., Ohio; they have one child living - John G., who was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1850. He is a graduate of the State University, of Delaware, Ohio. He came to Paris with his parents in 18.60, and chose the profession of law, began under J. A. Eads, and was admitted to the bar in 1874. In 1877, was elected City Attorney, which position he now holds. He married Miss Mary Y. Gerhard, of Dela¬ ware, Ohio. June 26, 1873; they have two children - Paul G. and Edwin C.

JOHN WITTICK, blacksmith, Paris, was born in Germany Sept. 22, 1822, where he received a good German educa¬ tion. He came to this country in 1850, mained for several years, then removed to Troy, Ill., and there learned the trade of hlacksmithing, and has since continued in it. He came to Paris in 1858, and now in company with C. Luther, firm of Wittick & Luther. They are among the best workmen of the place, and doing a flourishing business. On Feb. 27, 1857, he married Miss Catharine Shord, of his native country ; they are the parents of four children - John, William, Lula and George.

Le ROY WILEY. Justice of the Peace, Paris; was born in Edgar Co., Ill., March 14, 1827 ; he was raised and schooled in Coles Co., and at the age of 16, he began the trade of a tanner, and served a regu¬ lar apprenticeship, after which he entered the Mexican war, enlisting with the 3d I. V. I., being elected Sergeant of his com¬ pany; was in the siege of Yera Cruz, also battle of Cerro Gordo ; served one year, during which time he received a slight wound, but the bodily exposure so impaired his health that he has never wholly recov¬ er. d. He was engaged in mercantile busi¬ ness for a number of years. He returned to Paris in 1873, and bought and operated what was known as the " Yance Woolen Mills until 1876, when they were destroyed by fire. He was elected to his present office in the spring of 1877. He is largely a self-made man, of fine business ability and a kind parent and affectionate husband. He married Miss Rebecca Linder, a na¬ tive of Virginia, June 2, 1853; they have a family of five children - Leona (now Mrs. L. A. G. Shoaff ), Helen, Clifford, Horton and Warren. Residence on East Madison street, Paris, Ill.

MRS. M. J. WALLACE, widow of J. D. Wallace, an early settler of this county ; P. 0. Paris ; he was a mtive of Ohio ; was born Aug. 10, 1807. During his early life, he learned the trade of a clothier with the firm of Ring & Rice, at Lancaster, Ohio, and served a regular apprenticeship, and continued in the business until 1839, when he came to Edgar Co., and began farming. In this he found many disap¬ pointments, but by perseverance and in¬ dustry he opened a farm that, in 1858, was awarded first premium as being the finest improved and most highly cul¬ tivated farm of the county. He was one of the most practical farmers of the county.

He left 560 acres of land and a good property in Paris, which is the result of his own industry and energy. His wife was Miss Martha J. Guthrie, of Ross Co., Ohio; they were married Dec.' 6, 1832 ; she was born Sept. 15, 1810, Mr. W. died Oct. 17, 1873, leaving a family of eight children - William, Louis, and Louisa, Ellen (now Mrs. A. H. Ringland, of this county), Catharine (now Mrs. J. W. Kent, of Warren Co., Ind.), Maria (now Mrs. Thomas K. Lucas, of Warren Co., Ind.), Miranda and Margaret. Mrs.W. is enjoying fine health in her ripe old age, and now lives to see the usefulness and prosperity of her familv.

B. T. WILLCOX, farmer; P. O. Paris; was born in this county Oct. 12, 1833 ; was raised upon a farm and has made farming his business thus far through life ; at the early age of 13, he began to do for himself, and also endeavored to support his mother ; he has seen the great change from a wild, barren, desolate-looking to a thickly-settled' and well-developed country. He married Miss Susan Roll, of this county, March 23, 1853 ; she was born in this county Aug. 6, 1832; they settled where they now reside, in 1865 ; he now owns 240 acres of wellimproved land, which is the result of his own energy and industry ; he has always interested himself in all public matters per¬ taining to the good of the community in which he has lived, and as a family they are much respected ; the family consists of four - David, Sarah (now Mrs. Joseph Welker), Alice and Mary B.

S. H. P. W HITE, farmer; P.O.Paris ; was born in Barren Co., Ky. , March 5, 1826 ; is a pioneer of Edgar Co., settled in Paris Tp., 1830, with his parents, at which time the country was .but a wild, desolate-look¬ ing prairie, and the trials and hardships of a pioneer life were but common; the subject of this sketch began to do for him¬ self on his own account at the age of 21 ; he located where he now resides in 1865, and has since remained. He has married twice, first to Miss Rhoda Bowles, of his native county, February, 1849 ; she passed away April 14, 1850, leaving one child - John M. ; and his second wife was Mrs. Caroline Clark, of Metcalf Co., Ky., mar¬ ried January, 1857, she having three chil¬ dren by first husband - Melissa D., Sarah E. and Cordelia A., all of whom arc mar- ried and living in this State ; he has four children by his present wife - Lucinda C., Mary C., Fannie and Minnie ; they own eighty acres of fine land, valued at $60 per acre.

D. M. WIEDER, of the firm of Palmer & Wieder, merchant tailors, Paris ; was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Oct. 23, 1833 ; his early education^ was acquired at the common schools of his native county, and he served a regular apprenticeship at the trade of tailoring ; his first experience in mercantile life was in the way of a dry goods clerk, and, in 1856, he began for him¬ self in the dry goods business, in which he continued until 1861, when he came to Paris and engaged with L. Gatz & Co., merchant tailors, as clerk and cutter, where he remained until 1874, when he em¬ barked in his present business ; he and his partner, Mr. Palmer, are practical business men of fine address and pleasant manner, and doing a flourishing business with prices to correspond with the times. Mr. Wieder married Miss Lydia E. Hunter, of Butler Co.. Ohio, Nov. 28, 1854; they are the parents of four children - Lizzie E. (deceased), Edwin L., Charles H. and Alexander H.

REV. E. D. WILKIN, Pastor of the M. E. Church, Paris; is a native of Ohio ; was born in Licking Co. Sept. 20, 1830' where he received a good common-school education ; he came with his parents to Illinois, in 1845, locating in Crawford Co. ; he taught school and attended the Mc- Kendre College at Lebanon at intervals for quite a number of years, and graduated in July, 1856 ; then was appointed Prin¬ cipal of the Marshall College, at Marshall, Ill., which position he held until 1861, when he was appointed Chaplain of the 21st I. V. I., and after serving three years, he returned and received an appointment in the regular work of the ministry ; his first charge was at Charleston, then Nor¬ mal, Springfield, Mattoon, Pana and Paris, which is his present field of labor. On Dec. 28, 1857, he married Miss Harriet Mayo, daughter of Col. Mayo; she was born April 25, 1835 ; her parents are still living, and have lived a married life sixtyone years; and Mr. Wilkin's parents lived a married life fifty-two years. During Mr. Wilkin's service in the late war, his° wife was with him a great part of the time, and,

| in 1862, while at Corinth, Miss., the rail¬ road conveyances were cut off and she was compelled to seek other means of return¬ ing, and she undertook and succeeded in making the journey on horseback from Corinth to Louisville, Ky.

W. A WOZENCRAFT, stoves and tinware, Paris, was bom in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 4, 1832, where he was raised and received his early education and learned the trade of a tinner. He came to Paris, Ill., in May, 1855, and began in the stove and tinware business with D. F. Nagel, and after one year Nagel withdrew and Wozencraft has since continued. He has served as City Councilman one term and was elected City Mayor in 1871, and re-elected in 1873. He organized the Fire Department and served as Chief for five consecutive years. He has always taken an active part in public matters which were for the good of the town. On Dec. 11, 1854, he married Miss Amanda Bickford, of Dayton, Ohio. She was born Dec. 24, 1832. They are the parents of three children ; Oliva (now Mrs. Dr. Yergin, of Carthage, Mo.), John A. and William D. f his parents removed to Preble Co. while he was quite young, where he was raised and educated; at the age of 19, he was apprenticed to the trade of a wagon-maker ; after which he engaged in wagon-making on his own account ; continued about nine years, and then began farming and has since continued. He married twice ; first to Caroline McDivitt, of Preble Co., Novem¬ ber, 1843. She passed away in 1871 leaving a family of three - Sarah E., Hannah E. and Mary Ann. On Oct. 16, 1874, he married Mrs. S. J. Keller ; she has three children by first husband - Hattie J., George Y. and Harrie R. M., and by present husband one - Eva A. Mr. Wiley has seen the great change from a wild, desolate-looking to a thickly-settled and well developed county, and the trials : and hardships of a pioneer-life are fresh in j his memory.

were natives of Maryland, but in an early day emigrated to Kentucky, and, in 1832, they again moved, this time locating in Edgar Co.. They are both now deceased. The subject of this sketch was born in Nelson Co., Ky., July 3, 1814; here he received his education and grew to man's estate ; here he also learned the trade of a blacksmith. In 1835, he came to Paris, where he carried on the business of blacksmithing until 1843. Then buying land, he turned his attention to farming to which he has since devoted his time. He has accumulated by his own energy and in¬ dustry over 400 acres of fine land, 110 of which is his home farm, which is well im¬ proved and supplied with good buildings. His first wife was Miss Maria Lightfoot ; she died in 1849, leaving one child, Harvey M. His second wife died in 1864; hermaiden name was Elizabeth Crimmons ; she left one child, Columbus C. He married his present wife March 3, 1868 ; her maiden name being Matilda T. Sudduth. He is

CHAS. ZIMMERMAN, Paris, Ill., acting express agent ; is a native of Indiana ; was born in Floyd County April 12, 1851 ; he came to Paris, Ill., with parents in 1864, and received a good edu¬ cation at the Paris High School, under the supervision of Prof. Hurty ; his first busi¬ ness experience was in the capacity of a grocer clerk ; he was employed by Geo. Arbuckle, the American Express agent, of Paris, in 1870, and, in 1871, took charge of the office, since which time he has managed the office with satisfaction to all concerned. He possesses fine social qualities and is conscientious in all his business transactions. These traits have secured for him the respect and con¬ fidence of all who know him, and he is considered the right man in the right place. He married Miss Addie M. Crane, of Danville, Ill., Oct. 20, 1878.

farmer and a prominent pioneer of Edgar Co. ; P. O. Kansas; was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., Feb. 28. 1804, where he lived until 1830, when he came to this county and began (with limited means) to prepare a home, at which time there were but few white settlers in this locality, but being possessed of a firm will and a deter¬ mined mind, and putting forth every effort for the general good and development of the county, he soon became a prominent citizen, and financial success followed. He married Miss Huldah Watkins, of Henry Co., Ky., Sept. 22, 1826; she was born Jan. 22, 1806, and passed away July 17, IS 4 5, leaving a family of six children, all ot whom are living in this vicinity - James, John, Allen, Green, Ann (who is now Mrs. William Boyer), and Norben. Mr. A. is one who can look back over his past life with satisfaction ; always tried to do his duty both as a citizen and a Chris¬ tian, having been identified with the Christian Church for upward of twentyeight years, and now, in his ripe old age,

JOHN ARTERBURN, Jr., the son of John and Huldah Arterburn was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., Dec. 5, 1829; at an early age, he moved with his parents to what is now Kansas Tp., Edgar Co., Ill., Sept. 24, 1851. he married Miss Penelope Mayfield, who bore him five children, but one of whom is now living ; May 24, 1859, he married Miss Elizabeth Wiley, who has borne him four children, three of whom are now living. Aug. 5, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Co. H, 79th I. Y. I., and in an election held by the company lacked but one vote of being elected Sec¬ ond Lieutenant ; at the battle of Chickamauga he was made prisoner, and was con¬ fined in the prisons of Danville, Va., Florence, S. C., and Andersonville, Ga., for about fifteen months ; during his im¬ prisonment at Andersonville, he was re¬ duced by the systematic starvation prac¬ ticed there to a living skeleton, and was in a condition that he had no hope of return¬ ing to his friends and family alive ; about this time a Union prisoner was admitted who had managed by some hook or crook to carry in with him some money, and was enabled to make some purchases of food ; being of a Shylock nature, he turned it to good account and sold Mr. Arterburn two dozen potatoes for the sum of $50, re¬ quiring a note with security ; Mr. Arter¬ burn believes it a good investment (as it doubtless saved his life) though, in ordinary times, an apparently foolish one. We are sorry to record that this money-monster survived prison life, and returned and col¬ lected it. Mr. Arterburn is a well-to-do citizen, a successful trader, and is one of the largest stockholders and a Director in the First National Bank of Kansas, Ill.

NORBEN ARTERBURN, farmer; P. 0. Kansas ; was born in this county Nov. 3, 1815 ; is the son of John Arter¬ burn, Sr., a prominent pioneer of Edgar Co. ; he was raised a farmer, which busi¬ ness he has continued thus far through life, with the exception of his service in the late war. Fie enlisted with the 79th I. Y. I. in August, 1862 ; was through many of the heavy battles, among which were Stone River and Liberty Gap; at the latter battle was wounded twice, and at Rocky Face Ridge was wounded, which disabled him for further duty, and as yet has not recovered from its effects ; he was in the service some three years. lie mar¬ ried Miss Adona, daughter of Abraham Pinnell, Nov. 22, 1866 ; they have a fam¬ ily of three children - Ora A., Clarence I. and Otto G.

WILLIAM ARTERBURN, farmer ; P. 0. Kansas; is a son of John and Mar¬ tha Arterburn, natives of Virginia, and had lived for a time in Jefferson Co., Ky., where Mrs. A. died in 1845; Mr. A. then came to Edgar Co., Ill., where he died in 1847. The subject of this notice was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., February 3, 1813, where he was reared to agricultural pursuits until 1845, when he came to Ed¬ gar Co., Ill., where he has since remained, leading a rather retired life, attending strictly to the duties of home and family. His wife was Miss Malinda. daughter of Daniel Cornwell, to whom he was married Dec. 24, 1835 ; they have a family of seven children - Martha (now Mrs. John Laughead), Lavina (now Mrs. Alfred Baber), James W., Amanda F. (now Mrs.

James L. Cornwell), Mary A. (now Mrs. Thomas Woods), Yance and Rohley. Mr. and Mrs. A. are members of .the Christian Church, and are highly-esteemed citizens, as are the entire family.

GREEN ARTERBURN, farmer; P. 0. Kansas ; son of John Arterburn, Sr.; was born in Kansas Tp., Edgar Co., Dec. 26, 1834, where he has since lived a prominent citizen. He married Miss Isabel, daughter of Nathan Kester, Dec. 25, 1855 ; she passed away July 24, 1878, leaving a family of three - Ange'ine, Lyman T. and John A. His farm con¬ sists of 160 acres, situated in the edge of Coles Co. ; his residence is fine, and built upon an elevated piece of ground known as the Wolf Hill, and presents a beauti¬ ful scene, and is one of the finest little homes in this part of the county. Mr. A. is a man that always interests himself in such public matters as pertain to the good of the community in which he lives, and is a well-to-do and respected citizen.

ALLEN ARTERBURN, farmer; P. 0. Kansas; son of John Arterburn, Sr.; was born in this county Jan. 17, 1832, and has lived and grown up with the country, and as it gradually developed, so he has prospered, being one of an indus¬ trious and public-spirited family, who has done much for the development and gen¬ eral good of this county ; his farm con¬ sists of 153 acres of fine land, with one of the finest farm residences of this township. He married Miss Barbara E., daughter of Emanuel Zink, Sept. 4,1853; she was born in this county Aug. 8, 1834; their family consists of Harrison, Wellington, Evaline (deceased), Edwin, Rosencranz and Clara B. Mr. and Mrs. A. are mem¬ bers of the Christian Church, and respectpH pW'iypri^

J. W. ARTERBURN, barber; Kan¬ sas; son of William Arterburn, a promi¬ nent pioneer of this county ; was born in Jefferson, Ky., Nov. 21, 1839, and was brought to this county when quite young, and has since resided here, a well-to-do citizen. During the late war of the re¬ bellion, he enlisted with 79th I. Y. I. ; was in the service about six months, when his health became so impaired that he i was discharged. After the service, he fol¬ lowed agricultural pursuits until his health would not admit of so heavy work, and he took up barbering, his present business. He married Miss Mary E. Bare, of this county, Dec. 24, 1868 ; they had one child - Adella, born Jan. 4, 1870, and passed away Jan. 14, 1872. They are y »ung people, of rare social qualities, through which they have won many friends.

JOHN AULT, farmer; P. 0. Kansas; was born in Loudoun Co., Va., April 25, 1825, and was taken to Muskingum Co., Ohio, where he was raised and schooled, and on Nov. 21, 1850, he married Miss Duannah Hanks ; she was born in Loudoun Co., A a., Feb. 28, 1826. His father was a soldier of 1812, and he of the late war. ihey came to Edgar Co., locating where they now reside, in 1853, at which time there were but few settlers in this vicinity, and the trials, hardships and privations of a pioneer life are yet fresh in their memo¬ ries, although they are now finely situated, with a beautiful home and a farm of 175 acres, which is the result of their own in¬ dustry and good financiering; they also have property in Kansas. Their family consists of Marion F., Ellen B. and Ora T. II ; Mr. and Mrs. A. are taking great interest in educating their family, that they may be a comfort to them in their latter days, and an honor and credit to society ; as a family, they are well respect¬ ed by all who know them. Mr. and Mrs. Ault are members of the M. E. Church.