Adair County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 2 of 8)

Mr. Bruner moved to Illinois with his mother when twelve years of age. h> father having died two years previous. He lived in Illinois until 1849, when they came to Adair County, Missouri, where he has lived continuously since. In l*i>- . he enlisted in Company CI. 27th Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted a> a private, was promoted to corporal, served three years until the close of the war. ><>-- ing much hard service, but was only slightly wounded. At the close of the war he returned to Adair County ami won after married. For about twenty-five yearhe has owned and lived on his present farm, which consists of 100 acres, six and onehalf miles southeast of Kirksville. He also owns town property and other busiw>* interests. Mr. Bruner is a member of Corporal Dix Post, G. A. R. He is Republican in politics and served a number of years as Justice of the Peace immediately after the war. He belongs to the Methodist church.

DR. GERALD ALFRED SPARLING was born at St. Marys, Canada, January 21. lS/>(>, being the oldest son of John and Rachel (English) Sparling. He ws* married August 24. 1XS0, to Miss Mary E. Isles, daughter of Nicholas and Martha

Dr. Sparling's father's family came to the United States in 1804, settling i: Washington, Guernsey County, Ohio, and moved to Chillicothe, Missouri in spring of 1808. In 1880 he graduated from the American Medical College at N Ixmis, after which he practiced his profession two years in Chillicothe. In Juh 1882, he came to Kirksville and established his practice, remaining there since tta.' time. He served as coroner of Adair County from 1905 to 1909. Besides his professional interests he owns city properties and a farm of forty acres. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and belongs to the Masom lodge, No. 300.

HUGH MERIDETH, son of William and Martha (Hillis) Merideth, was hor June 28, 1874, at Cantrel, Iowa. He was married December 5, 1899, to Stella Pran born in Linn County, Missouri, September 7, 18S2. They have two childm; Claude H., born February 1, 1909; Mary M., July 29, 1910.

Mr. Merideth lived at home till 1890, attended the public school at Cantrr, and took a course at a business college at Burlington, Iowa. He then worked at 3 lumber yard in Cantrel for seven years. In 1890 he came to Gibbs, where he went into the lumber business, in which he is still engaged.

EDWARD F. WALTERS was reared on a farm in Knox County, near the Adair County line. He was born there January 17, 1874, a son of Michael and RaehH M. (Wade; Walters. In 1891 he came to Adair County, Missouri, and spent hiearly life in farming. He attended the Kirksville Mercantile College the winter of 1890-7, worked as clerk in a store in Kirksville the following summer, and worked u a store at Gibbs, Missouri, the following winter.

He farmed again for awhile, and in 1902 was examined and received the appointment as carrier on Mail Route No. 5 out of Kirksville, but resigned before tin Route was started to accept the place of Deputy County Collector under F. W. Gibbs, which place he filled for three years, during his first and second terms of ofhV In the spring of 1905 he bought a store at Gibbs, Missouri, where he has since live»i lie runs a grocery store, a very large one for a town of the size of Gibbs.

He was married December 20, 1899, to Daisy A. Young, daughter of Ben. \Y and Emily (Elmore) Young. They have three children: Bonnie, born May 1902; Edward M., December 2, 1900; Hollis. June 19, 1908.

B. F. WORKMAN was born in Adair Cmmty. Missouri, July 31. 1801. Hiparents were Friend and Amanda Workman. He was married January 18, 1S\*>. u Sabina Elmore, daughter of John and Nancy Elmore. They have three children. Leola, born January 21, 1880; Esther, April 7, 1890; Byron Elmore, July 13,

Mr. Workman has lived in Wilson township all his life. He owns a good farm of 520 acres, well improved, five and three-fourths miles northeast of La Plata. Hfeeds eighty to one hundred cattle every year. The farm is just three miles from Gibbs. He prides himself on his fine stock. He raises fine horses, thoroughbrci Plymouth Rock chickens, etc. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a member of t It* I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges of La Plata. His wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a stockholder and director in the Bank of La Plata.

CHARLES S. SANDS was born in Kirksville, March 2, 1869. He is a son of Jacob and Caroline (Herrell) Sands, who arc old resident** of Adair County, Jacob Sands, his father, being one of the early settlers. He was married March 2, 1890, to Bess Moore, a daughter of I. and Kate (Malloy) Moore. They have one child - Lucile, born January 10, 1892.

Mr. Sands lived at home with his parents until fourteen years of age, attending tin' public schools and State Normal at Kirksville. When only eleven years old he begun an apprenticeship for a jeweler, and throe years later left home and worked at his trade in various parts of the country, continuing his travel for four years. At that time he started in the jewelry business for himself, at Albia, Iowa. He remained there six years, then went to Cedar Hapids, Iowa, where he stayed four years. In 1S«J,S he came to Kirksville where he has since lived continuously, and engaged in the jewelry business. He is located in the new Miller building and has a store which i» regarded as one of the best equipped in the state.

He is a member of the Masonic, I. (). O. F. and M. W. A. lodges, taking great interest in that kind of work. He has for seven years been secretary of the Business Men's league, of Kirksville, and it was largely through his initiative that the Friedman-Shelby Shoe Company located in Kirksville. He is a large stockholder and secretary of the Kirksville Gas, Heat and Electric Company. He is a Republican in politics. Mr. Sands is also a member of the Executive Board of Missouri's State Jewelers' Association.

JOHN L. PORTER is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born at Gettysburg in that state, September 14, 1834, being a son of John B. and Harriet K. Porter. He was married November 10, 1861, to Mary E. I vie, a daughter of William H. and bmisa Ivie. They had seven children, four of whom are living: Harriet K. and Vincent O., who died in infancy; W. T.; Mary E., died October 1, 1906; Staeey (i . now wife of Pr. F. C. Miller; Laura W.; Julia L., now wife of Frank Garth.

In 1830 Mr. Porter moved to Missouri with his parents, settling at Jefferson City. He lived there at home till grown, and then went into the telegraph construction business. He superintended the building of the first telegraph line from St. Louis to Leavenworth, Kansas.

In 1853 the family moved to this county, where Mr. Porter has since made his home. After coming here he was engaged in farming for a time. Then in 1858 his brother, W. T. Porter, was eleetcd Circuit Clerk and Recorder, and Mr. Porter *rved as deputy under him six years, excepting the time he was in the service of t nele Sam. He served about a year in the enrolled Missouri Militia, and was also Provost Marshal of Northeast Missouri for -five months. Mr. Porter was deputy Circuit Clerk at the time of the burning of the court house, and it was through his efforts that most of the books of that office were saved, an account of which is given in the historical part of this book. He also served some years as Probate Judge by appointment.

In the meantime he read law and was admitted to the bar here in 1860, though he never engaged in the active practice. Shortly after this the test oath law was f>assed and he refused to subscribe to it, and consequently was not permitted to practice.

Just prior to the war Mr. Porter and his brother went into the real estate business here, having the first agency of that kind in the county. Mr. Porter was also the first man in the county to be granted a commission as notary.

After the war Mr. Porter was again engaged in the real estate business here, aid from 1864 to I860, freighted from Atchison, Kansas, to Denver, Colorado. lie ras for a few years in the clothing business, and also in the grocery business, at Kirksillc. In recent years he has retired from mercantile pursuits jmd has devoted his ime to the real estate business, and looking after his various interests.

When the coal fields began to be opened up here he took an active part in it. le helped to organize the Porter Coal antl Mining Company and the Pennsylvania .ml Missouri Coal and Mining Company, being made president of both companies.

Mr. Porter is still actively engaged in business and h:is many interests in the xumty; owns several tracts of farm land and a large number of business and dwelln»i houses in Kirksville. He is a stockholder in the Kirksville Trust Company and Wizens National Bank.

He is a staunch Democrat, and has always taken an active part in politics. He t» a member of the Masonic order, belonging to the Blue Ixxlge Chapter, Commandcry in.l Shriners. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias and Elks.

LAFAYETTE LORTON is a native of Burlington, Iowa. He was born February 10, 1855, a son of James L. and Julia A. (Knapp) Lorton. He was married January 13, 1887, to Anna Vaughn Kerns. She is a native of Sullivan County, a daughter of Alexander and Jane (Laughead) Vaughn. They had two children: George V., born December 28, 1887; Jessie R., July 1, 1890. Mrs. Lorton was the «ri<low of James S. Kerns, who died October 3, 1881. They hat! two children: Alexander, born October 16, 1877; James A., April 15, 1881, died April 30, 1901.

Mr. lorton is almost a native of Adair County, coming here with his parents when only four weeks old. The family came across the country with an ox team. S*>n after coming here his father entered land near Sublette. Mr. Ixjrton lived with his parents till grown. When twenty-three, he started farming for himself. In 1895 he bought his present farm, consisting of 300 acres, four miles north of Kirksville. He is a breeder of Berkshire hogs, fine cattle, horses, etc. He is a Republican in politics.

JOHN C. MILLS, a native of Schuyler County, Missouri, was born July 31, N10. His parents were Andrew J. and Frances A. (Payton) Mills. He was married October 3, 1887, to Minnie A. Mott, daughter of Edward and Mary S. Mott. They tave three children: Mabel A., born February 12, 1880; now wife of Dr. Harry C. Kirkbride, of Norristown, Pennsylvania; John C, Jr.. born May 8, 1891; Anna Man-, October 8, 1893.

Mr. Mills was born and reared on a farm near Lancaster, Missouri. He attended the Lancaster High School and the State Normal School at Kirksville. He studied law and was admitted to the bar at Lancaster in 1896. Forming a partnership in law with Judge Edward Higbee, he practiced law in Lancaster till 1904, when he came to Kirksville and opened up an office under the same firm name. Mr. Higbee ramc to Kirksville also, and they have since been residents of this city.They still maintain the office at Lancaster, which is in charge of Walter Highcv Besides his law business Mr. Mills owns several farms in this and other states. He is interested extensively in the mercantile business and other business enterprises.

Mr. Mills is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Masonic, 1. O. O. F., M. W. A. and Elk lodges. He served as county clerk of Schuvler County for eight years, 1890-1898.

DR. W. T. STEPHENSON was born in St. Louis, November 18, 1851. He moved from that city to Linneus, Missouri, with his parents when but eight years old. He attended the public schools of that city, graduating from the high school, Then took a course of lectures in medicine. After practicing at Browning, Missouri, for a few years, he entered the St. Ix>uis College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating from that institution in 1892. I mmediately after receiving his degree he went to Milan, Missouri, where he practiced his profession until 1890, then moved to Kirksville. While in Browning he served as postmaster of that city for four years under President Cleveland. He was also president for the local Pension Board at Milan, Missouri, 1893 to 1890. From 1903 to 1905 he was the owner of the Kirksville Democrat. Ipon coming to Kirksville he gave up his active practice of medicine and went into the drug business, in which he is still engaged. He recently moved into the new Miller building, and has what is regarded as one of the most upto-date drug stores in North Missouri. Associated with him in business is his son, D. I. Stephenson, a registered pharmaceutist.

Soon after the close of the Spanish War a handsome sword, costing $200.00, wa« presented to Captain Arthur P. Willard, by the State of Missouri, in honor of his planting the first American flag on Cuban soil. Dr. Stephenson was chairman of the committee appointed by Governor Docker}' to make this presentation. The other members of the committee were Sam Pickler and Dr. Warren Hamilton.

JAMES H. SEFRIT was born in Daviess County, Indiana, June 24, 1S03, being a son of William and Mary (Mathews) Sefrit. He was married February 20, VM), to Jennie Barrett, daughter of William and Anna Barrett. They have three - hildren: Clarence, born ScptennVr 28, 1903; Harvey, August 21, 1905; Lucile, March 20, 1911. Mr. Sefrit has two children by a former marriage: Jessie, born November 9, 1S93; Frank, November 30, 1890.

Mr. Sefrit moved to Illinois with his parents when about three years old. There he lived till grown, then went to Iowa when? he lived fifteen years, engaging in farming. He then came to Adair County, in 1902, and bought his present farm, where he has since lived. The farm consists of 100 acres, six miles northejist of Kirksville, ill well improved. He handles fine horses, cattle and mules, and does general farming, lie is a member of the I. O. (). F. Both he and his wife belong to the Hebekah ]<wlge.

REV. A. C. TUDOR, pastor of the l'nited Brethren church at Brashear, was ^>rn in Wabash County. Indiana, at the city of Wabash, being a son of William F. n l Sarah E. Tudor. He was married October 17, 1900, to Emma M. Littler.

i fruit farm. He was educated at Lccompton, at the Lane l/niversity : also took a -nurse in voice cult tire and elocution at the School of Oratory at Topeka. After Caching five years in the public schools of Kansas lie entered the ministry. In the hi.-t fourteen years he has held the following appointments: One year in missiontry work at Bridgewater, South Dakota; one year at May Day, Kansas; one year ii Ogden, Kansas; five years at Fostoria, Kansas; three years at Holton, Kansas; "lie year at Trenton, Missouri; two years at Brashear, Missouri.

WILLIAM P. TURNER was born in Belmont County, Ohio, January 21. IM> The family moved to Washington County, Ohio, about the year 1854, where they sided until the breaking out of the Civil War. While only sixteen years old, William entered the army, joining Company H, 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, wmim until June 27, 1865. After the close of the war he returned to his old Ohio honv and in 1867 came to Missouri, settling near Clarence in Shelby County, where h lived for three years, then returning to Ohio, residing near Marietta for seven year- At that t ime he came back to Missouri, and lived on a farm until the year 1SS2. \h-i moved with his family to Adair County, buying 240 acres of land, lying two and . half miles east of Kirksville, where he and his family have resided for nearly thir?;. years.

William Turner was married October 14, 1870, to Sarah F. Carothers. daughter of Louis F. ami Angelica (Miller) Carothers. Mrs. Turner is a native of Lewis Com - ty, Missouri, and was born October 23, 1846. They had nine children, only thr of whom are living: The oldest, Thomas K., was born April 28, 1871, and is nou doctor, residing in Philadelphia, Pa.; Henry P. was born December 12, 1872. November 26, 1892; William was born October, 1876, died March 11, 1*96: O; was born October SO, 1K74, died December IS, 1879; Lucy was born November 1\ 1879, died July 21, 1881; Grace, now Mrs. George Noe. was born May 21. lv. and now resides on a part of her father's farm; Pearl, now Mrs. George Hunnv was born July 21, 1885, and now resides in Knox County, Missouri.

Mr. Turner handles Shorthorn cattle and does general farming. His lan<l * well improved and he has a beautiful home. In politics he is Republican; in religion affiliating with the Christian church, and is a member of the Grand Anny <>i the Republic.

FRANK A. STROUP was born near Peoria, Illinois, July 25, 1877, heme a « * of I. F. and Martha Stroup. He was married Septembers, 1897, to Maud V. Knu - ford, daughter of Henry and Lydia Frankford. They have two children: IVt aged twelve, and Ktelka, aged seven.

Mr. Stroup moved to Randolph County, Missouri, at the age of three \vm remaining three years; then to Bevier, Macon County. On May 3, 1S94, ho cm: to Novinger, Adair County, where he has since resided. He attended the nu?- school at Prairie school house, near Uevier, until thirteen years of age, then enter the mines at that place. He has since filled every position in and alxmt the n:im- He operated the Spring Valley Coal Company at Stahl, Missouri. In cnntKvfi< with his father he has been identified as one of the pioneer developer* of the .Vi;5 County coal fields, having been engaged in contract construction work, sinkine -hali - building railroad switches, etc., during the progress of opening up this emit «-...! fieUI. He has also engaged in the hardware and furniture business as managing mer: - ber of the Stroii|>-Nunn Hardware Company. He is secretary of the Novint- : Building and Loan Association, having held that position since its organ izatr in 1904.

Mr. Stroup is Republican in politics and served jus postmaster of Novinc'-r Missouri, under the appointment of President William H. Taft. He is loyal roh> party and wa-s always identified with its interests. He is active in educational affairs, having been one of the board of directors when Novinger built the first scIm building of importance.

dent field sportsman, enjoying hunt in); :nul trap shooting. He has many inipi, - a* evidence of his skill as a shooter, Imth at trap ami in (lie field. Hi- is now ing an office i»f notary, insurance, abstract and law, as well as operating :i furo. n>.. Novinger.

ROBERT G. SCOBEE. son of Robert ami Dulcciiia J. i Norman .1 SmW v liorn in Halls County. Missouri, February li), 1H53- lb- was married I'chrw 1H73. to Nannie It. Cummin*, daughter of Elijah and Mary Cummins Tfon nine children, all but two of whom are living: Lillie M.. l>orn Nowmlwr 21, lv now Mr*. Frank Dowdy; Isaac li.. May <*». 1S75; Bertie V, March 11. 1MT > Mrs. Castcti Dodson; Nora B., March 2. 1S79. now Mrs, Robert Norman; ll'-'- ert M., March II, 1SH! ; Jeptha D., November 21), 1SX3; Duleenia E, Ortob r 1XX5. now Mrs. C.uy Bundy; Walter It.. February 1H. 1KX7, died in March. I«v Isaac K., died July 23, 19()7; Paul I'., January 10. IW»2. Isaac K. was an ..-<- - path, and was shot and killed at Nevada City, California. Jeptha D. is slow) copal h, at Monroe City. All of the children are married except Paul

Half of the farm on which Mr. Srobee was bom is in Balls County and lul Monroe. In lXfil they built on the Monroe County side, and moved into that wi:." Bobert .Seobee lived at home till married, then bought a farm near his old for where he lived till INXI, then moved to Adair County. He has since made Lis deuce here. He farmed ami bought and shipped stock till IDOt), then went intr mercantile business at Millard, remaining in that business for one year and a ii. He then bought and sold grain and cattle, still living at Millard. In Septen.1-: 1910, he went into the mercantile business at Gibbs. He ha* l>een the owner of in. different farms. Mr. Scobee is a Democrat and belongs to the Masonic ami M K A. lodges.

MICHAEL WEBER was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, December 17. W> then u French province, now a part of the German Empire. His parents wer> M chnel and Magdalitte (Spillman) Weber. They came to this country when Mich was but three months obi, settling first in Ohio. Here they remained eleven ye*.-- then in 1X5S, came to Adair County, Missouri. He lived with his parents til! then fanned a number of years. In 1SSKJ he bought a mill at Yarrow, which In- K since conducted They grind fei-d, meal, buckwheat, flour, etc It is the m.i. - mill of the kind in the county, and was crated in 1*47. It is run by water pu«" In HMO Mr. Weber put in an electric light plant, which is run by the same |»» tts his mill. He not only furnishes light for his own home, but the stores and a residences at Yarrow. This is said to be the smallest town in the I'nited >t.v having an electric light plant Besides the mill. Mr. Weber owns a farm al Yarnconsisting of 200 acres, which he manages.

On May 4. 1**1. Mr. Weber was married to Magnolia Hays, daughter of lb rison ami Jane i W'addill) Hays. She was born in this county April 14, 1W1 Tbi have four children: Harrison, born April 25. 1SS2; John, February 15, ISfM: Y<~ August 3. 1SK7; Henry, May 1. IS!*) Mr. Wck-r belongs to the Republican psr

N. L. WHITE, bom at Fountain Green. Illinois, May S, 1882. is a son of Jir and Elizabeth W hite. His father was a pioneer of Hancock County, IlUnoLs, conitn* from Vermont in June, 1X35. He was married November 13, 1X83, to Ella N. Get«r They have one son. Chellis E , Isirn October 14, 1XX4, who is employed by the

Mr. White came to Adair County, Missouri, in March, 1893, and settled in Clay township. There he farmed two years, then came to Kirksville, where he was employed by the Adair Lumber Company. The following year he went to La Plata and t>oiight an interest in the La Plata Lumber Company, where he remained in business for two years. He then sold out, went to Hrashear, purchased a hardware stork, and controlled that concern for two years. He then sold that business and vMiiv to Kirksville. where for the past eighteen months he has been manager of the Adair Lumber Company.

He is Republican in politics, a memlx-r of the Methodist church, and member -he M. W A. He is a member of the City Council from the Fourth Ward.

COLONEL W. H. JOHNSON, a native of Callaway County. Missouri, was l orn October 2, 1X49, being a son of W. 0. and Mary Johnson. He was married March 2. 1904, to Sophia Mitchell, daughter of L. B. and Malinda Mitchell. Mr. .Johnson has a farm of eighty acres near Gibbs. He is also an auctioneer and has fried hundreds of sales in this and adjoining counties. He gives special attention to !iv«- stock and is often called to other states to assist in thoroughbred slock sales. 1 or some time he was marshal at West Plains, Missouri. He has lived in Adair County ;"or six years. Mr. Johnson is a Democrat in i>olitics, ami both he and his wife are in. tubers of the Christian church.

RL'FUS G. HUMPHREY, a native of Kentucky, was born in Morgan County *>: that state May 28, 18.*)9, being a son of Rufus and Catherine Humphrey. He was married January 27, 1887, to Beatrice V. Combs, daughter of Harvey E. and Lucile Combs. They have five children: Juanita, born April 7, 1890, now the wife of Thomas P. Jones; Forest Talmage, September 7, 1890; Rufus Harvey, March *». 1900; Marguerite, August 5, 1893; Duward M.. September 1, 1910.

Mr. Humphrey was born and reared in Kentucky, coming to Scotland County, Missouri, in 1884. There he lived till 1894, then moved to Lancaster for three years. In 1N97 he came to Kirksville, where he has since lived and been engaged in marble and real instate business. He is now in partnership with F. W. Gibbs. Mr. Humphrey is a Republican in |xilitics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and belongs to the Masonic and M. W. A. lodges.

ROBERT L. MILSTEAD was born December 31, 1S48, in Ray County, Missouri. He lived there in the farm till fourteen years of age, when moved to Iowa with his parents, remaining there three years, then moved to Macon County, Missouri. After living there one year he came to Adair County and farmed until 1907, when he moved to Brashear, engaging in the general merchandise business with his brother. The firm was known as Milstead Bros. Later his brother sold his inter- <->t to H. T. Wilson and Mr. Milstead's son, William Everett Milstead. Mr. Milstead owns a residence in Brashear and eighty acres of land adjoining. He was engaged in farming in Adair County forty years.

HIRAM T. HALL, a farmer living six miles southeast of Kirksville. %-±-yrand reared on a farm near Pure Air, moving near Bullion when nine year* old. B' has lived in the same vicinity continuously since. At the time of his marruute b bought his present farm, which consists of ill acres, two miles southwest of Batlion, six miles southeast of Kirksville. He lias a fine farm, a beautiful home. is a breeder of thoroughbred Poland-China hogs.

Mr. Hall was born June 12, ISrtK, in Adair County, being a son of \Y . A t Delcena iCain) Hall. He was married February 2S, ISM, to Myrtle Klw-n ter of Nelson and Margaret (Girton) Ebert. Mrs. Hall is also a native of .Vim County, Imrn near Kirksville, Di-ecmher 14, 1S74. H. T. Hall is a RtptbSi anil he and Mrs. Hall are meinlwrs of the Methodist church.

CLARENCE B. McCLANAHAN was born near Millard, Adair County. Jfr souri, September 11, istis, being a son of John 1). and Jeannette Mt-Clanahai: r. was married September 15, 1880, to Miss Julia A. Johnson, daughter of Jotrpl and Sophia Johnson.

Mr. McClanahan has a well improved farm of ItH) acre", I 1 mile* - . n i* - t - .- Kirksville. The farm is well watered and Stocked with the best breed- »f OKI horses and other stock usually kept by the progressive farmer.

He is a loyal Democrat, having for eight years been a member of i he Demur.' Committee from Wilton township. He was the Democratic candidate for ];- - sentative in liHIS, carrying his full jiarty vote. He is a prominent memher of I!- I. O. 0. F. lodge.

Mr. McClanahan was one of the first farmers of this county to pun-La-. .m . mobile. It is due to such enterprising spirits and indomitable energy a* 'hie : fe-ti-d by Mr. McClanahan that this county ranks among the foremost of our pa Commonwealth.

FRISBY H. McCULLOUGH, son of Lieut. Col. Frisby H. McCullouRh. C - A., anil Kloisa Anne McCullough, is a native of Marion County, Missoun was born November 2.">, ISti2. On July 23. 1HS{». he was marrieil to Florenn '- Kiigcroff, daughter of Christopher and Lucy KngcrofT, of Columbus, Ohio. T>-< had three children: Frisby II., Jr., born August !», IS90; Helen D., April 2S. h died June t>, 11)11; Anne Eliiabelh, January 8, 1S99.

His father, Colonel McCullough, was executed at Kirksville. August \ 1^. by order of Colonel McNeill, an account of which is given in the historical p.tr this work. As is stated there, it is now almost universally conccdi-d that he *v shot without due military process of law, and Colonel McNeill lias Ix-cn criticised for his action. Colonel McCullough was regarded as a brave ami l«iliant officer, and tin- manner of his death was as heroic as ever written in the of the world's history

Mr McCullough graduated from Georgetown Fniversity Law School daw of I <-.->!). Since that time he has been practicing his profession at Kdina :- is considered a very brilliant and able lawyer, and htis appeared in manv of the a - imfMjrtant cases in tin- courts. He is a Democrat, a member of the .Vifrnxlist 1: copal Church, South, and belongs to the Rdina Lodge, No. 291, A. I and A. V Royal Arch Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M., Kdina, Missouri; No. 464, B '* O. E . Kr - villi- : also a member of Camp No. 4312, M. W. A., Edina, Missrur.

FRED HARROW, a native of the city of Kirksville, Missouri, was born January 27. 1808, being a son of Edwin and Orvilla F. Darrow. He was married OcioImt 10, 1894, to Minnie L. Bundy, daughter of Alfred and Louisa Bundy. They have two ehildren: Vivian, born August 17, 1895; Helen B., December 29, 1898.

Mr. Darrow is a well known citizen of Kirksville. He is a Republican in politic*, and is deeply interested in the j>o)itieaI and educational affairs of the city. He served for a time as a member of the Board of Education of the public schools of Kirksville. Mr. Darrow is a member of the Masonic, I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges.

B. C. BARROWS, a hotel-keeper at Oibbs, Missouri, was born in Illinois, April 27, 1S68. being a son of Otis T. and Dora Barrows. He was married January J). 1S91, to Etta Mitchell, daughter of Ix«muel B. and Malinda Mitchell. After hi* marriage he lived on a farm one year in Knox County, Missouri, near the little town of Locust Hill. From there he mo veil to the town of Oibbs. Adair County, and there followed the occupation of hotel keeping. For the last nineteen years he and his wife have enjoyed a fine business, being among the very first to settle in (Jibbs. Mr. Barrows' residence in situated in block twenty-one, in the southwest corner of Gibbs, he being the owner of the entire block. Mrs. Malinda Mitchell makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. B. C. Barrows.

JUDGE THOMAS W. FICKEL, a native of Hocking County, Ohio, was born January 31, 1847, being a son of William and Mary (Pullen! Fickel. When about twenty-two years old he married and moved to Adair County, his parents coming here at the same time. They purchased the farm where Judge Fickel still lives. It consists of KM) acres, four miles south of Kirksville. They have a well improved farm and a beautiful home. In 1909 he moved to Kirksville to send one his of sons r<» school, leaving the farm in charge of his son. I.*>o Fickel. In July. 194)9. he was :ip|*>intcd County Judge of the First District, on the resignation of Judge Z. T. Hagans.

Mr. Fickel is a Republican in politics. He was married December 10. 1878, to Jennie Henry, daughter of Howard and Evaline Henry. They had five children: Charles K., born October 23. 1879, married and lives in New York; I^-o P., March 7. 1SS1; Frank H., August 10, 1882. died August 18!M); Mary E.. January 20, 1VM>, die*! September 4. 1890; Roy E . October 11. 1S93. Mr. Fickel was first married before coming from Ohio, to Adeline Webb. April 28, 1S0S. She died April V 1872. They had two children: William W., died April. 187.'), when about five years old; John W , now about forty years old. is married and lives at Memphis, Missouri.

JAMES E. WADDILL was born and reared on a farm, remaining with his parents till twenty years old. He then went to farming and stock raising for himself, continuing that business till about thirty years old. purchasing a farm in Clay township. He still owns 100 acres in that neighborhood. He then came to Kirksville, where he went into the lumber business, continuing in that business for about eight years. While engaged in that work here, he became interested in the banking business, and was for several years president of the Citizens National Bank. Selling out his interests there, he assisted in organizing the Kirksville Trust Company, and was made president of that bank. He also helped to promote a large brick and cement plant at Iola. Kansas, and still has extensive interests then*. In 1908 Mr.

\\ :t< lciill sold out his interests in the Trust Company and went into the wholesale lumber business at Kansas City, in which he is .still engaged, but devotes most of his attention to the real estate business. The company with which he is connected has offices at Kansas City and Denver, Mr. Waddill making his headquarters at the latter place. He is still interested, and is a large stockholder in the Adair Lumber Company yards. The company owns eight yards in various parts of the country.

Mr. Waddill was born in Adair County, Missouri, eight miles northeast of Kirksville, March 17, 1805. His parents were Jacob F. and Mary J. (Adkins) Waddill. He was married February 8, 1HXK, to Augusta Rice, daughter of Columbus and Catherine Rice. They have three children : Grid E., born May 4, 1891; Mary, January 10. 1894; Eva, December 16, 1897. Both Mr. and Mrs. Waddill come from oldtime families of Adair County.

CHARLES E. ZEIGLER was born and reared on a farm adjoining where he now lives, in Liberty township. He had difficulty in getting an education, only attending school about eighteen months all told. He studied at home at night and at odd times; took examination for a teacher's certificate, and was given a first grade. After that he farmed in the summer and taught school during the winter for nineteen years, teaching several years in the same district. He then quit teaching and devoted his entire attention to farming eight years ago. but has taught two terms since. In leisure moments he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1898, but has never entered active practice. At present he devotes his time mostly to farming, and owns 320 acres of land, t wo miles southeast of Pure Air. He is a breeder -f thoroughbred Chester White hogs.

Zeigler. He was married August 4, 1909, to Minnie McMillan, daughter of I . iward W. and Emily (Goodrich) McMillan. He has three children by a former wife. ( >ma J. Seofield, who died February 7, 1S97. They were married February _'\ iss<>. The children are: Chester L. and lister L.f twins, born June 22, 1S90; i. iner H.. February 18, 1S94.

Mr. Zeigler's father, Harrison Zeigler, was born in Pennsylvania. November K5. 1N13, coming to Adair County. Missouri, in 1859. Here he lived till his death. Si ptember 13, 1S93. His wife, who was Elizabeth Whalen, died March 19, 1910. They bad nine children, six of whom are living, five in Adair County. Mr. Zeigler

HARRY N. ERVIN, a native of Burlington, Iowa, was born August 10, 1881, t»«ing a son of Nathaniel M. and Bell < Dalashmutt ) Ervin. He was married April in. 1909, to Laura Bailey, daughter of Elijah R. and Louisa Bailey. Tiny have en- child - Glenn Nathaniel, born June 10, 1910.

Mr. Ervin moved to Adair County. Missouri, with his parents October 20. 1885. lb- was reared in this county, and is engaged in farming. He owns a farm of 240 acres situated, east half of the northeast quarter of section 34; northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 3; west half of the northwest quarter of section Ho: northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 35, township - , range 17. He does general farming and stock raising. He is a Democrat, a member of the Kpiscopal church, and belongs to the I. O. O. F. and D. of R. and M. W. A. lodges.

D. JONES was born near Glen wood, Schuyler County, Missouri, August 10, 1S44, being a son of James and Susan Jones. He was married July 13, 1865, to Dulcinea Batman, daughter of William and Mary Batman. They have five children: Victoria, born May 28, 1866; Viola, of Kansas City Missouri; Stella, now dead; Dulcy, of Kansas City, Missouri; Thomas, a merchant in Kansas City, Missouri; Prudence, also of Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Jones, known as the champion English sj>eller of the world, is a well-known teacher of Adair County. He has had a standing challenge for many years, but has never been defeated as the champion speller, although his challenge has been answered several times. Besides his reputation along this line, he is also a public speaker and has written extensively for papers and magazines. Mr. Jones has taught in eight different counties of the state and has taught several years at Pleasant Hill, No. 1, neur Wilmathsville, Adair County, Missouri, being still employed in that district. He is a strong, enthusiastic teacher. He is a Democrat and a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.

BEN F. JONES, D. D., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, began his work upon the prairies of Western Kansas, and has had a thorough training in hardships well known to the pioneers of that state. He has preached in s:>d houses, srhool houses, tents, and in the open; has ministered to congregations where the cow-boy and plainsman formed an interesting part of the audience; has had a fullfledged ]>oker game going on in one end of the building while trying to c:ist out devils ut the other end. He gives it :is his experience that a sermon and a poker game ran get along in the same building if they have to.

Mr. Jones was born in Plummcrs Landing. Fleming County, Kentucky, March 21. 1S6S. He was married April 9. ISSN, to Charlotte Gladys Kimball, daughter of Oorfte W. and Harriet te I Lloyd) Kimball. They have five children: Ben C, born January 17, 1892; Linn Irl, October 4. 1893; Alice Judith. May 31. 1S96; Charlotte Frances, August 6, 15)06; Minnie May (by adoption). May 31, 1SS6. Minnie May is now Mrs. Harry K. Moore of Trenton, Missouri. Mr. Jones entered the ministry when twenty years old, and has served continuously in the regular pastorate until the present. For sixteen years he was a member of the Southwest Kansas conference, transferring from that to the Missouri conference in the spring of 100"). For three years and six mouths he was pastor of the First Methodist Church at Trenton, Missouri, coming from there to Kirksville, where he has the pastorate of the First Methodist Church. On June 2, 1910, the Memorial University, of Mason City. Iowa, conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon him.

He is a member of the Sons of Veterans, of which he has served jus Chaplain, Division Chaplain and Chaplain of the National Commandory, having been connected with that order twenty-three years; has helonged to the K. of P. lodge since 1S90, and is a member of the local lodge at Kirksville; was made a Mason in 1895; belongs to Adair Lodge, No. 366, and Caldwell Chapter, No. .">3, Royal Arch. He is independent politically, but leans to progressive Republicanism.

FERD J. GRASSLE, son of Frederick and Susan Grassle, was born October 23, 1863, in Holmes County, Ohio. He moved to Memphis. Missouri, with his parents in 1868, remaining there a few years, then moving to a farm north of town. He attended the public school and the Gem City Business College, Quiney, Illinois, graduating in 1883. For six years he taught school in Scotland County, after which e went lo Nebraska anil took up a homestead, remaining two years. After studyiH telegraphy at Jane»villc, Wiseonsin, Mr. Grasslc accepted a position with the fartera Union Telegraph Comjmny ai Chicago, and was for one year night manger of the Palmer House telegraph office. He then eame to this eounty, and was »r a liine station agent at Hurdland, Missouri for the (>. K. railway, (living tip hat poalioil, he served as cashier in the Farmers" Bank of Hurdland for ten years, n August, l'.HIl, he came to Kirksville, and went into the hardware business with i~ lirotlier Albert F., the linn now being known as Gr:i.ss|,. Itros. lie was one of ear> later he bought the interests of J. K. Waddill, in the Kirksville Trust Contain, ami was made president of the company. This presidency he had to give up iter, "ti aeeount of his other interests requiring his lime and attention. He is still member of the Hoard of Direct ore ami a stockholder,

.Mr. (irassle was married September 1.1, isu-j, to Ruse .1 Funk, daughter of hOBUM W. and Haehel Funk. They have three children living, and two dead: arl F, born June II, ISM; Maurita. March _>.!. I s«>7 ; Pauline, October 16, 1900; mis, Florence Camille ami Margaret Lucille, born December 31, l!H)7 | Margaret ted April 20, 190*. Florence. May 12, HH>s,

ALBERT F. GRASSLE, a native of Holmes County, Ohio, was born Scptcm- 111 I.WS, a son <4 Frederick ami Susan ( italic lie ua- marrii-d December |.">. 108, to Hut tic Weaver, daughter of John and NailCy Weaver. Mrs. Grassle was >m ill Indiana, November:?, IKtVS. They have four children : Leonah B., born Febmry 10, 1898; Albert EL, October 31, 1900; Herbert L , November 29, 1902; Nan- - S . January 14, 1908.

Mr. Grasslc moved to Memphis, Missouri, with his parents in 1S4IS, where he till 1873, then moved to a farm near that city. When twenty years old he left e farm and went to work at the wagon-makers trade at Memphis. In 1888 he went Nebraska and remained till 1887, then came to Kirksville and starts! a wagon tory, He was in this business with his brother and father till 1*91. He spent short time in California, and on his return was in the employ of the Wabash till 97. He then went into the grocery business. In 1901, however, he engaged in nlwarc business with his brother. Ferd J., in which business he still continues.

He is a Democrat in polities, a member of the Methodist Kpiscopal church, and longs to the Caldwell Chapter and Kly Commandcry, Masonic Order; the K. of . M. W. A., and Yeoman lodges.

A. H. LATHAM, the son of James and Man- A. I *nt ham, was born in Harrison 'Utity, Ohio, January '2.">, 1 s.",7 . In the same year he was brought to Adair County, issouri. near where he now resides. Here he grew to manhood. He has always en engaged in farming.

JOHN T. REYNOLDS (deceased) was born in Madison County. Illinois. S:- t ember 19, 1K4.~>. His parents were George M. and Mary (Farren Reynold- 1! was married October 8, 1870, to Mary E. Conkle, daughter of Peter and Mwir-i (Barnes) Conkle. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Clark County. Missouri, M;ty !.' IS")."), coming to this county the sann- year. They had four children: Irving. U.r January 1, 1S7S; Magpie V.. September 10, 1ST!), now Mrs. M. V. Plattz. of B' - shear, Missouri; Ernest R., .September 4, 188K; Lester I'., November -2. 1MM.

Mr. Reynolds came to Adair County in 18">9. He received hs education in public schools, the State Normal School at Kirksville, and old Avalon College, il engaged in teaching for a number of years, after wliich he devote<l his time to f: n> ing. He and his wife owned a farm of 325 acres, situated one and one-half mvsouth of Brashear. It is now the property of Mrs. Reynolds. The most oi ;h land was entered by Peter Conkle and has never changed title. In 190s they farming and moved to Kirksville, where Mr. Reynolds lived till his death. Demur -: 10, 11)10. He was elected Representative of Adair County in 1890, serving urn

He enlisted iti Company A, 39th Missouri Infantry when only seventeen yetold, serving nine months, then honorably discharged on account of ill health. H was an Independent in politics, a member of the United Brethren church, ani longed to the (J. A. R.

W. B. BURTON, a native of Burlington, Wisconsin, was born June 4, Is" being a son of Henry J. and Elicta A. Burton. He was married February 22. 1^ to Anna Davison, daughter of John and Jennie Davison. They have two eliiHn-t H. Byron, born December 28, 1888; Edna Verna, March 18, 1897.

Mr. Burton came to Adair County with his parents in 1871, and has since liv -i and farmed in this county. He now owns 320 acres of land near Millani. i a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church.

SAMUEL F. SHUMATE was born in Schuyler County, Missouri, Septemb-: 28, 1871. He was married October 20, 1894, to Hannah White, daughter of William and Sarah J. (Sanders) White. They have six children: Stella, bom Aueu< IB, 189"); Verna. September 28, 1896; Fred, April 10, 1898; Velma, April 12. UM Jessie, December 12, 1902; Leon, February 4, 190"). All the children are livine *- home.

Mr. Shumate moved to Adair County, near Connelsville, with his parents, William and Agnes (Wellman) Shumate, when about five years old, where he attends the public school and lived till 1879. He then went to Kansas, spending about thr* years, then returned to Schuyler County, Missouri, remaining there only one year In 18S4 he moved back to Adair County, west of Connelsville, when' his father bouzf" a farm. He lived with his father till about nineteen years old, then started out i'"* himself. He worked at various occupations for a few years, spending one year Colorado. Soon after returning to this county he took a course at the Kirksvil - Business College. When married he went into the mercantile business at I^avonis. Schuyler County. In about a year he returned to Connelsville, working at thc<*rpenters trade for a short time. He went to work in a store which was sold a li'r later to W. E. Hoff, at which time Mr. Shumate was made manager. A few nimu:;- later he formed a partnership with N. B. Wellman and bought out the stores at N 1 inger and Connelsville. Some time after this Mr. Wellman sold his interest to Mr Young. Mr. Shumate then bought Mr. Young's interest, later selling an iimrw to W. T. Brown, who is still his partner. They own a very large building and did business aggregating $30,000.00 a year. They also own an interest in the Connelsville Supply Company Store.

SAMUEL A. VAUGHN came to this county from Pennsylvania in 1866. He was born in Mercer County, of that State, February* 9, 1854, being a son of John ami Harriett (Perrin) Vaughn. He was married April 29, 18S0, to Malinda Preston, daughter of Samuel and Khoda (Phelps) Preston. They have two children living, one dead: Clarence E., born June 28, 1882; Ora A., born June 20, 1S84; Lester A., died when only eight months old.

Mr. Vaughn settled just north of Kirksville, upon coming to Adair County, Missouri, where he lived with his parents till about t wenty years old, when he began making his own living. While at home he attended the public schools and took a course in the State Normal School. For several years he taught school and farmed. After his marriage in 1880 he moved to Kansas where he remained two years, then returned to this county. He has lived here sinee that time, and practiced farming. In 1S94 he bought his present place, five miles northeast of Kirksville. He has 160 in n's, well improved, and a pretty home. He does a dairy business, handling thoroughbred Jerseys.

GEORGE W. WATSON was born near Brashear, Adair County, Missouri, June 24, 1853, a son of William and Elizabeth (Adams) Watson. He lived at home for a short time after his father's death, then when grown, in 1873, went to Saline County anil from there came to Adair County, buying a farm five miles northeast of Kirksville. He has lived on that farm continuously since coming here. It consists of 152 acres, well improved. Forty acres are in Clay township and the others in Salt River township. He handles thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle, Poland-China hogs, fine horses, etc.

Mr. Watson was married October 13, 1880, to Jennie Ward, daughter of Alfred :uid Eliza Ward. She was bom April 17, 1863 and lived in Linn County, her parents being early settlers there. They had seven children, only three of whom are living: Claude A., born July 13, 1882, died January 16, 1906, killed by a train; liernie L., OctolM-r 15, 1884, lives at Los Angeles; Lottie E., July 30, 1S86, died November 15, 1X91; Gertrude G., born February 29, 188S, now Mrs. G rover Wesher, of Edina, Missouri; Nelson D., December 28, 1889, died November 15, 1891; Percifal F., July 19, 1891, died October 11, 1892; Ward, September 2, 1893.

JAMES J. THOMPSON was born in Macon County, Missouri, just across the line from Adair County, near the present city of Clifford, November 12, 1K67. He was reared on the farm entered by his father, part of the land being in Adair County. His father came to this section from Ohio, in 1S06. In I K.X5 Mr. Thompson built (-n the Adair County part of the farm, where he resided till his death. In 1900 he Might the old home farm. It consists of 190 acres. He was a breeder of Pollcd- Angus cattle, Duroc-Jersey hogs, fine horses, etc.

On October 17, 1895, he was married to Lona Cole, daughter of Andrew and Ihinnah E. (Ricketts) Cole. Mrs. Thompson was born in Adair County, Walnut

JOSEPH MARSHALL THOMPSON was reared on a farm in Souther i diana. He was bom in Washington County. February 10, 1S.11. being a *>u <4 ]'.<<- crt and Martha A Thompson. When fifteen years old he moved to Ilhnoi- x.y, iiiainetl three years, then moved to Adair County, Missouri, settling about . miles sout beast of Kirksville. near where he now liv«*. He married h h- ; h : fanning for huiself when grown, and has been engaged in farming and stock tl - . all his life His specialty is fine cattle. He now owns 360 acres of splcn-iii Hi-* land is well improved and he is up-to-date and progressive in his farmmi:

He was married December 2.r>, 1KS-I. to Klvira ('. Wise, daughter of Fr.di-. Hannah Wise. They have seven children: Minnie, born October 17. lv^V Mrs. Mert Patten; Rcrtha M . August 13, ISS7. now Mrs. C. H Paul; l rm. September 14, 1S.S9; Pearl K.. July 0, 1S93: Leonard, Scptemlx-r 2.*). )>'> June 21. 1K99; Ada Cert rude. April 7. 1902.

JI DGE JACOB R. COOK, son of Thomas Bishop and I^eah Coo!;, m u :- - in Dearborn County, Indiana. April 29. lS.'tH. On July 2, lHtwi. he was man;-:

Judge Cook came with his father's family to Adair County, Missouri, in K being eighteen years old. He entered land near Old Nineveh al>out July. Is'1' I county employed him to cut a wauon road through the timber on the ridtf. Stalil about six mites, connecting with the Milan and Kirksville road, He h:i i ty hands at work three day> and cut the road thirty feet wide.

In 1S."j7 he commenced teaching school; taught first in a log house »'«.ir miles southeast of Sfalil. in the woods The house was on Nathan Lay's Ian i rl taught, in all. twelve terms of school.

( >n November S. 1S70, he was elected Judge of the County Court of Adair t ty for a term of six years. On the fourteenth day of January, 1SN4, he was :«iy»-r. --; postmaster at Prairie Rird. eleven miles southeast of Kirksville. In 1*71 I* - - elected trustee for Wilson township, under township oriranization.

In June, lsOl, he was elect e<I captain of a company of Home Otianb .v v "- ley's Point and served three months. On February 23, 1S02. he enlisted in < - puny R , llth Regiment of the Missouri Cavalry, and served na company <|iir -"- master for three years, being discharged at St. Louis, March 3, ISO")

In 1S73 he hauled logs that were hewn from two mile* west of Old Nui. .<! the farm where he now lives, and built his present house, the shingles being in:»> whiteoak taken from the same place.

WILLIAM F. FRANK, son of Gordon and Nancy E. Frank, was born in Schuyler County, Missouri, November 27, 1874. Ho was married August 4. 1909, to Bessie M. Coons. They have no children.

Mr. Frank was educated in the public schools of Schuyler County, Missouri, :tnd the Missouri State Normal School at Kirksville. He taught school thirteen years in Schuyler and Adair Counties, Missouri. He was only fifteen years old when he began teaching, and taught one school continuously for eight years. He came to Kirksville, Missouri, and entered law practice March, 1904. He read law while teaching school, later entering the law office of Smoot, Boyd & Smoot, and was admitted to the bar in the Circuit Court at Memphis, Missouri, in 1903. He is now a member of the law firm of Weatherby & Frank.

Mr. William Frank is a Republican. He served as police judge of the city of Kirksville from 190") to 1907; served as city attorney from 1907 to 1909, and was re-elected to that office in 1909, and again re-elected in 1911. He belongs to the Woodman, Yeoman, Odd Fellow, Mason, Elk and K. of P. lodges.

GLENN C. WEATHERBY was born in I'tica, Missouri, January 9, 1877, being a son of Ralph and Jennie Weatherby. He was married August 12, 1901, to I.ucy Ellen Cox, daughter of Henry and Polly Cox. They have one child - Forest Cox, born May 12, 1903.

Mr. Weatherby was educated in the public schools of Livingston County, Missouri, and the State Normal School at Kirksville, Missouri. He taught in the public schools of Livingston and Carroll Counties for six years, Boning one year as principal of the Dawn High School, Livingston County. He came to Kirksville, Missouri, in the fall of 1901, and entered the offices of Campbell & Ellison, for the study of law. He was admitted to the bar at the May term of Adair County Circuit Court in 1902. Since that time he has been engaged in the practice of law in Kirksville, being at present a member of the firm of Weatherby & Frank. This firm was organized in September, 1908.

Glenn Weatherby was reared on a farm in Livingston County. He is a staunch Republican. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Adair County November 8, 1910. He is a member of the Woodmen, Yeomen, K. of P., and Elks (Past Exalted Kuler) lodges.

WILLIAM S. MURPHY, a native of Taylor County, West Virginia, was born September 4, 18T><H, being a son of James G. and Jane (Rogers) Murphy. He was married April 12, 1878, to Mary E. Waldron, who died April 3, 1.889. They had four children: Clarence W., born January 27, 1880; William L., January 3. 1883; Minnie K . November 23, 1884. now Mrs. C. N. Tolman; Ada E., March 21, 1887. His second wife was Lucy (). Gardner. They have five children: Jennie M., born May 6, 1891, now Mrs. F. M. Ownbey; AnnaO., December 27, 181)3; Lulu and Lena, twins, March 20, 1890; James, April 28, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are also raising three grandchildren: Robert, Chester and Randall Gleason.

Mr. Murphy was born and reared in West Virginia, where he lived till November. KS8, when he moved to Kirksville, where he has lived continuously since. He is a carpenter and contractor, and owns and conducts a planing null near tin- Wabash depot. His home is just outside the southwest city limits, where he owns ten acres of land and two dwellings. He also owns other residence property in the city. Mr. Murphy is a member of the Baptist church, a Democrat in politics, and belongs to the Maccabees and Modern Btotherhood fraternities.

FORREST L. MORROW was born and reared on a farm near Kirksville, Missouri, living at home with his parents till sixteen years old. He then started out for himself. He engaged in mercantile business at Youngstown, Ncfy and Loeffler at various times. He also spent a year in that business in Washington. On his return he served as engineer at the Kirksville Water Works pumping station. In 1907 he worked as outside man for the Novinger Record. At the time of his marriage he accepted a position as associate editor of t he Kirksville Democrat, remaining there till October, 1910, then purchased the Novinger Record, of which he is now editor and proprietor. The paper is Independent in politics.

Mr. Morrow was born September 25, 1SS7, being a son of Lewis A. and Susan C. Morrow. He was married April 24, 1910, to Eva Inbody, daughter of James T. and Clara Inbody. They have one child, Forrest Louis, Jr., born April 17, 1911. Mr. Morrow is a Democrat and belongs to several Fraternal Orders.

E. O. JONES, a native of Linn County, Missouri, was born October 19, 1881, being a son of John M. and Frances M. (Davis) Jones. He was married September 26, 1900, to Anna Nagel, daughter of George W. and Martha Nagel. They have two children: Robert Nagel, born May 15, 1907; John Ben, born October 9, 1909.

Mr. Jones' father attended the Kirksville Normal School, taught school awhile, and then entered the merchandise business in New Boston, a village in Linn County, Missouri, in which business he has remained ever since.

Mr. Jones spent his early life attending the village school, doing some farm work and assisting his father in the store. After completing the common school he entered the law office of G. L. Joyce at Bucklin, Missouri. He read law one year, then came to Kirksville, where he and his wife attended the State Normal School. Mr. Jones taught school and attended school alternate years until 1906, when he was graduated from the Normal School.

The next year he was elected principal of the Kirksville High School, serving two years. He was then elected superintendent of the public schools of Kirksville. He served till 1910, when he gave up his position to enter the law department of Missouri State University.

He was a student in the University of Wisconsin during one session in 1908. In 1909 he was awarded a scholarship in American History in the State Normal School at Kirksville.

BENJAMIN ROBERTS was born in Washington County, Ohio, April 17, 1844, and son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Flowers) Roberts. He was married April 18, 1869, to Alice M. Harris, daughter of William and Jane (McKinney) Harris. She was born in St. Louis, February 22, 1851. They had twelve children, nine of whom are living; James R., died in infancy; Elizabeth J., died September 27, 1875; Alask I., lives in Idaho; Andrew O., died October 5, 1877; Albert D., lives in Idaho; Benjamin F., also lives in Idaho; Develda E.; Amos R.; Charity M., now Mrs. Logan Dunham, of Idaho; Lucy E.; Harvey L.; Weaver R.

Mr. Roberts moved with his parents to Clark County, Missouri, in 1851, where they remained till 1858, when they came to Adair County, and entered land. He lived with his parents till the breaking out of the Civil War, then joined Company

!D. lit!) Missouri Cavalry, and served fix month* Thin regiment was then consolidated with the 2nd Missouri Cavalry, and ho was made a member of Company M , serving for two and one-half years. He was at that time honorably discharged. He spent most of the time in Missouri and Arkansas. The hi^t two years he was wit I Col. McNeil; stationed at Macon at the time of the battle of Kirksville. His !«w being crippled is all that prevented his lwing at the battle of Kirksville. After 'he war he returned to this county and has since engaged in farming. He also runs a pi^t and saw-mill on what is now the Halladay farm, his father owning an intcr- .-t in the mill. He now owns a farm nine miles northeast of Kirksville, consisting of 147 acres He is Republican in politics.

Andrew Roberts, father of Benjamin, was born in Ohio, September />, 1819, and .nine to Adair County. Missouri, in 1S.V*. Hp died in this county on March Z\, Km

CHARLES C. ANDERSON was a native of Ohio, and was born at Zenia, in that state, May 10, 1X01. being a son of John K. and Mary Anderson. He was married November 20, 1890, to Florence M. Campbell, a <laughter of John II. and Mary Cinipbell, She was a member of one of the old-time families of the county, her father l>eiiig one of the early settlers and one of the county's Ik-sI known and most liiulily respected citizens.

When a small boy Mr. Anderson moved with his parents to l«ewis County, Missouri, where he was reared. He attended the public school* of that section, learned the carpenter's trade, also studying architecture anil building, serving three yearn as an apprentice at Canton and La Orange. He then went into the car|>enter and retracting business, and soon afterward moved to Adair County, where he resided till his death. He continued that occupation after moving to Kirksville and achieved a great reputation as an architect. He also conducted a planing mill at Kirksville for a number of years and had one of the best equipped mills in this part of t he state. He erected many buildings in Kirksville, which will remain as lasting monuments I i his labor and ability. In 18X7 and ISSS he traveled for Fairbanks, selling scales and heavy hardware. In connection with Mr. Menke, a stone mason of Quiney, he creeled the Adair County Court House, considered to he one of the best buildings of the kind in the state. He also built the Dockery Hotel, the Journal building, dsn the residences of Dr. A.T. Slid, former Mayor Selby, and scores of others.

JOHN C. FUGATE. son of James T. and Laura Fugatc, was horn in Schuyler County, Missouri, March 14, lKS:j, and was reared on a farm in that section. He was educated in the country schools, and also attended the Queen City High School. In 1902 he moved from the farm to Queen City, where he studied law anil was admitted to the bar in 1901. He then formed a partnership with his father for the practice of his profession, remaining in Queen City till 1907. They then moved to Novinger. where they have since lived and practiccd.

Mr. Fugate was married to Miss Carrie Hurd, of Queen City, in 1900. He is a Democrat, in politics ami takes a deep interest in political affairs.

JAMES T. FUGATE, son of Elbert M. and N. C. Fugate, was born in Schuyler County. Missouri, August 4, 1859. He was married April 21, 1883, to Laura W. Payton, daughter of Y. W. and Sallic Payton, also of Schuyler County, Missouri. They have two children: John C, born March 14, 18*4, and Edith Florence, born January M. IS93.

Mr. Fugate was reared on a farm, and educated in the public schools. He taught school in Schuyler County from 1878 until 1889. He was admitted to the practice of Law in 1904, and practiced in Schuyler County. In 1900 he moved to Adair County, and is at present located in Novinger, when1 lie has served as City Attorney since 1907.

Mr. Fugate is a Democrat. He served as School Commissioner in Schuyler C ounty, and was the nominee of the Democratic party of that county in 1900 for Prosecuting Attorney. He is a member of the I. O. (). F. and Masonic lodges.

WILLIAM THOMAS BAIRD, banker, and one of the most prominent citiz» of Kirksville. Missouri, was born in Carroll County, Kentucky, January 19, i 1sH."j. son of Barzilla Adams and Mary M. (Scanland) Baird. His father was born in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, in 1803, was a farmer, and a son of Thomas Uaird, of North Carolina. The father of Thomas Baird w:is a native of Scotland, and in company with six brothers emigrated to the Cnited States prior to the War of the Revolution. All settled in different parts of the country.

\V. T. Baird was reared on his father's farm and was recognized as a first-class hand in every kind of farm work, excelling in cradling wheat and splitting rails, two vocations in the old husbandry that have passed away. During the winter months lie attended the district school. He taught school for a short time in Grant County, Kentucky: then in company with his bosom friend and teacher, W. P. N'sison, he rame to Missouri, and with the intention of passing through the state to Kansas, to make that his permanent home. Landing at La Grange he started west, but when hi- reached Kirksville, found the roads so nearly impassable that he ahdndoncd the journey there - a step which neither he nor Kirksville has ever had occasion to regret. He arrived in Kirksville March 21, 1857, and for some time engaged in teaching school, associated with Prof. Xason, in Kirksville, who was County School Commissioner.

Mr. Baird married Martha C. Hannah, daughter of Matthew P. Hannah, August 24. 1858. Soon after he accepted a position as clerk for J. C. Thatcher at fifteen dollars jxt month, and when his wages were raised to twenty dollars, thought he was doing fine. They have four children: Frank H., now a resident of Kirksville, Missouri (In 1880 he married Miss Helen T. Hunt, daughter of N. Hunt, of Macon, Missouri. After her death he married Mrs. Mary Ellen Rush, of Washington, D. C ): Ella, who died at the age of two years; Aggie Myrtle, who died when two months old; Alta Melone. Alta Melone w:is educated in Missouri Valley College, and graduated from the Academy and School of Music in Marshall. She was married to E. L. Belshe, of Chicago, in 1899. They have two sons ami two daughters.

In 1859, when the Branch of the Bank of St. Ixmis was being organized, Judge H Cm. Barrow said to W. T. Baird, "You better take one share of stock in the Bank, and you might get to be clerk." He said he had no money. Judge Barrow said it would only take $10.00 to secure some stock and then $40.00 more at the time of opening the Bank. So as he just had $10.00 he took the stock, and then borrowed

The first Hoard of Directors «w David A. Ely, \V. P, hinder, M. P. Hannah, I. B. DodflQO, M. G. Clem, John T. Smith, John Thomas, B. (I. Barrow, and T. ('. Wilson. Officers were D. A. Ely. President; \V. P. Linder, Cashier; W I* Bainl, Clerk, and H. Harrow. Attorney. President's salary, $.*>00: Cashier, $I..">IX); Clerk. ?700: Attorney. The majority of the Dorcctors hormwcd the money from a bank in Palmyra to pay their stock, and when the bank opened for business, they borrowed the money from their own bank and paid it back. The first public -tnteinent was published in the "Missouri Republican," now "St. Louis Republic," June 30, 1X60, and shown! capital 161,636.00; circulation 1120,000.00; deposits. K6IW.IX): loans, »X| ..Vi:t <X>; cash. $109,664.00; liability of President and Director!. *i7.213.00.

On the 6th day of August. 1862, the day of the battle, they had about *7S.(XNUX> in cash in the little iron safe. The cashier was pone, and Mr. Baird ma alone. The ritOMM were ordered out of town, and fitx-.it was Mr. Bainl's joy when he retunieil imd day to rind the money all safe and secure. ( >f all the parties connected with the D inixation officially. Mr, Bainl is the only one now living. The bank was allowed mi<ler the Slate law to issue circulation bank notes in double the amount of the capital.

In \H'M Mr. Baird was employed to make out the tax books for Adair County. Mid the same fall, when a branch of the batik of St. Louis was organized here, he made clerk, doing all tin- janitor work as well., He was appointed cashier of the bulk in 1863, and continued to hold that [wsition until the bank closed up its busi- DM in compliance with an act of the legislature. In lStMi he took charge of the bank of Stebbins and Porter, and a year later, in partnership with S. Reed, bought out tli- hank After a year his partner dis|ioscd of his interest to Mclonc and ISpper- « in. ami the name of the bank was changed to Baird. M clone »!fc Company. W. T. Bainl. cashier.

It comma udo I the public confidence ami for ten years did an extensive husim >s, passing safely through the crisis of 1X73, and exhibiting proofs of prudent management, which increased its hold on the public. In 1S7X Mr. Baird bought out the interests of the partners, ami conducted the business under the name of the Exrungv Bank of \V. T. Baird. In 1882 he organized the First National Bank of Kirksville. he being cashier, manager and principal owner. In L0O1 the Bainl National Bank of Kirksville, successor to the First National Bank, and First International, was organized under the National Bank act, with capital stock of $*V),(XX).(X), ind he became connected with it in the same relation as above mentioned. But lat?r he became President of the Baird National, and his ton Frank Bainl was made Cashier. After forty-seven years of successful service in the bunking business, from junitor to President, he sold out and retired from the business of banking.

He has nerved in many public offices in Kirksville, having been a member of the B ,ar<l of Education of the Kirksville public schools, treasurer of the State Normal School twenty-five years, for four years acting county treasurer of Adair County, ;i!nl treasurer of the city. He wax acting School Commissioner of Adair County tic year during Mr. Nason's absence Mr. Baird is a member <>f the Presbyterian church; is tnnisurcr of the Synod of Missouri; was a member of the Board of Publication of the Cumberland Presbyterian church for a number of years; superintendrnl of l he Sunday School for forty-five years, up to the time of the union of the two

Presbyterian churches In Kirksville, in P.K)7; clerk and treasurer of the church forty-four years; RullBI Filler since lKtifi; is n life member of the American HI. Society; and was Moderator of the Synod of Missouri Cumberland Prc4i\- church, at the time of the union of the two churches, and is Moderator of the Kirvville Presbytery of the Presbyterian church at the present time. He has been a tars.- ber of the ( icncral Assembly of his church several times He i> President of the K iof Trustees <>f Missouri Valley College, chairman of the Finance Commit tec in rharj of Endowment funds, and has contributed $lt>,0(M).(K) to that college After 1 - donation of the first $10,000.00 to the college he was requested, by action of the 1W of Trustees, to nominate one of the chairs. In compliance with this request, hi nr< the name of Baird-Mitchcll to the chair of Creek, associating with himself in thai permanent honor, Rev. J. IV Mitchell, I). D., the faithful pastor under wbo& 0 trations he sat for eighteen years. A literary society in the Missouri Valley ('-< liears the name "Bairdcan" in honor of him.

JUDGE AARON P. HOPSON was born in Adair County, near Nind. J ISoT. a son of Carey ami Uebecea (Coleman: Hopson. He married Kliialnih It. . NovchiImt 17, 1HK7. She is a ilaughter of Francis and KclMcca Swigert Hon They have one child - Blanche A., born January 24, 1K9I, now wife of < >r:il b ranee,

Mr. Hopson lived with his parents on the farm in the southwest pan of county till seventeen years old. His father died at that time, and he moved t" K - ville and attended the Kirksville Business College. The next year he re»um«i the farm. About one year later he went into the mercantile business at Nimi v was also poat master at that place. He sold the store, however, and returned 10 lb farm, then to Colorado, where he remained a year. When he returned fn.r lie went into the implement business at Kirksville. This business he sold in 1A* and has since been engage< I in farming. At present he also conducts a store ai n.1- lette, and has charge of the post office then-. His farm consists of 1 20 acn-s. m miles northeast of Kirksville, ami is mamiged by his son-in-law. In the fall ration of 1910 he was elected County .bulge at Large. He is a Democrat, and a mnl>er of the Christian church.

JAMES J. WELLS was born ami rcan*d on a farm near Conner, Kansa.- ]{- attended the public school and took a course at Spalding's Commercial Coll. c Kansas City, graduating in IN90. He was then employed by the C. M ft S< railway as telegraph opemtOT, then went into the employ of the Missouri PanV railway as station agent. He was later made chief rate clerk at the Kan*a» (>- ofAee. In April, 1903, he entere«l the employ of the Q. O. ft K. C. as accent at Kiriville, when- he remained a short time, then was transferred to Novinger. Her** has the agency for both the Q. (). ft K. C. and the I. & St. L. at that place. Qg I - - ruary IA, 1911, he was given charge of the yards at Novinger, in addition to the ltd agency.

Mr. Wells was born September is. 1K72, Ix-ing a son of Francis M. and Man Wells. He was married November S, 1896. to Susie Holt, ilaughter of Philip' and Belle Holt, of Holt, Missouri. They have no children.

Besides his railroad position Mr. Wells is a large stockholder ami Pn-sui-' of the V niou Bank at Novinger. is President of the Novinger Building and Ia*s

BENJAMIN CURRENCK, born February Hi. 1K34, wa> a native \ T where lie liviil till (en years old, when he moved with his patents to Seneca (' in Kansas, after which be soM out, going to Colorado, from there to Iowa an | stales. He finally came to Adair County in IStiS, farming here in this cuurm his death. June II, 1800.

While in Iowa. Mr. Ciirrence met Miss Margaret M. Sehultz, a daught>r<' John J- and Don K iWalhwm) Sennit z. whom he married. December M. I*. They had four chillren: Frank EL, born December 17, 1 StV-l. startel for \ ten years ago and has not been heard from since April Iti, He i- -"llT"*- : lo be dead. John \Y., the second son. was born March l>, IStiS; he lives in < I nia. Bony C, born April ">, IS7.H. lives in Tiffin, Ohio: Benfamin K , burn <>>-- her 17. IK71I, lives at Denver, Colorado.

Mrs. Currcncc was born in Hilliccan, Felda County, Germany, Fehni.r . 1 s!7 She came to America with her parents in ISIS, and lived in Iowa, nv?etinz husband near Oskaloosa. where they wen" married. Since her husband'* death 4> ban spent her time on the farm, with the exception of five years, which she -; partly in traveling and partly in Kirksville. The farm she owns <- >n-i-t - <>f 1*' acres, six miles northeast of Kirksville. The farm is well improved. Mrrenee ha- a beautiful dwelling.

SYLVESTER ZENTZ was born in Maeon County, Missouri. January \\ I8H1, being a eon of Ralph and Barbara K. Zen t k. He was marriefl March 24. I'* I to l.ula Corbin, ilaiighter of Jesse W and Maria Kllen Mitten. Mrs Zenta W* the widow of Benton Corbin. her maiden name being Mitten. They have r hr>- dren: Mary Kllen. born February 16, 1902; William Ralph. Dccemlicr Keo Vaster, February 4, 1!H>!». Mrs. Zentz was born in Adair County, Miaswm. March 90, 1K7H.

Mr. Kent* has a farm of eighty acres, situate*! six miles northwest <>t GW* He engages in ganeral fanning and stoek raising. He has always lie-en a fannrr Mr. Zentz is a member of the I'nited Brethren church, the M. W. A. fratefnit is n Republican in jKilitics.

H. B. ROSS was liorn in Illinois, May 0, ISfil, licing a son of Krastus M Julia R. Ross. He was married January S, lK9o, to Addie Mills, daughter of Chan* H. and Lucy A. Mills. They have one child - Leslie Mills Ross, born January H 1905.

Mr. Boss was reared on a fann in Illinois, and attended the public school H' brought his family to Adair County. Missouri, December 24, 190S, and ha* sinr* iwV his home here. His farm consists of eighty acres, situated near (iibbs He (k*» general farming and stock raising.

MADISON L. FERGUSON, a native of Indiana, was born November 15. 1X52, : M»n of John and Nancy (Anderson) Ferguson. He moved to Iowa with his parents *hvn small, and lived there till 1SSS. when he moved to this county with his family. He bought a farm ten and one-half miles northeast of Kirksville. It consists of eighty - res of well improved land. Here he has lived continuously. He was in the meritntile business at Clay four years, and now runs a store on his farm.

He was married to Mary A. Drake, March 1. 1874, a daughter of A. J. and Luanda Drake. They have seven children: Clarence D., born February 20, 187o; Frederick H., January 21, 1876; William J., born April 27, 1870; Robert E., May 22, 1 883 ; Harry R , November 22, 1887; Cecil R., January 27, 1891; Paul Ethridge. Inly 14, 1S<>8. William J. died January 10. 1 Si»4 . Mrs. Ferguson is a native of Adair County and was born August 27. 18.")4. Her father was- one of the early setilcr- of the county, coming here from Ohio in 18o0.

BYRON BRASSFIELD was born in Schuyler County. Missouri, September 4. ls72 His parents were Francis Marion and Fannie Jane Hrassheld. He was married to Morgia Slauson November 12, 189?). Mrs. Hrassheld is a daughter of J");iniel Hallock and Julia Amelia Slauson. They have no children in the family. Mr Brassfield came to Adair County, Missouri, in 1906, and owns a house and two lot* in the town of Willmathsville, Missouri.

L. M. WADDILL was born in Adair County. Missouri, April 10, 1870. He is i -on of Jonathan Wesley Waddill. He was married June 13, 1894, to Mary Cornel!, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cornell. They have three children: Let ha, n..rn October 25. 1903; l,eta. October 25, 1903; Myron, February 20, 1906.

Mr. Waddill owns a farm of eighty acres, situated five miles northwest of Bra- Au-m. He does general farming and stock raising. In politics he is a Republican. H.' has been a farmer all his life and Mongs to one of the old pioneer families.

CHARLES F. STEINER was born at Corydon, Iowa, August 31, 1884, being .i -on of Clarence and Maggie Steiner. He was married September 7, 1904, to Jessie Fulton, daughter of Abraham and Cordelia Fulton.

Mr. Steiner came to Adair County in January, 1894. He is now a leading baker »f Kirksville, having headquarters on East Harrison Street, just east of the public "qimre. He has been in that business there since 1902. He owns city property ami property in Oklahoma. Mr. Steiner is a member of the Methodist church, and belongs to the Odd Fellows, the K. of P. and Yeoman fraternities. He is a Dem- ^rat in politics.

FOREST H. RATE IFF was born in Adair County, Missouri, October 24, 1879, bring a son of David C. and Nora Rat lift. He was married December 23, 1903, '«> Myrtle Vanwey, daughter of John and Nancy Vanwey. They have four children : Roland H., born November 6, 1904; May, December 26, 1906; Roma, June 10. 1908: David, born January 15, 1911.

Mr. Ratliff owns a farm of forty acres, situated eight miles northeast of Kirksville. He does general farming and stock raising. He is a Republican in politics, >rwmber of the Methodist Episcopal church and the I. O. O. F. lodge.

J. M. TRUE is !i native of Clark County, Indiana, l>orn January I 1, ls.">0. Hc ]- . -on of John and Kazillah True. He own* a farm of 150 acres, situated one and onc-hulf miles cast of Novingcr. He docs general fanning and stock raising. Coming to Adair County, Missouri, in 1852, he has lived and farmed here since that time. He is a Democrat in politics. He is one of the old pioneers of the county and one of jti Ix->1 known men.

DAVIS W. BEGOLE was horn in Chelsea, Michigan. August ti, 1842. His |. in in- were William A. and Abigail (Nowland) Begolc. He wns married April :»). 1x67, to Lydin Staniford, who died May 0. ISSS. They had seven children: Alice, now tin- wife of T. E. Elmore, born April IS, isiis; William A., June I, 1H7I; John W. July .i. Is74; Charlie, December 27, IS7">; George D,, May 29. IS77; Minnie, November 9, 1S.S.'}, now the wife of John Elmore: Letter A . August 7, 1886. Mr H> -golf's second wife was Maxie B. Clemison, to whom he was married April %, ]sn". They have one child - Hay, born February 'J, 1S90.

Mr Begolc WBf l>orn and reared in Michigan. Coming to Adair County in I860, he settled on a farm one mile west of (libit*, which he still owns. In 1 90S he band his farm and retired from active farming, moving to Glbbs, where he now resides He is president of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company, a position which be has held for the past ten yrar*. He in a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South nnd the Masonic fraternity.

HENRY FRANCIS MILLAN was born in Palmyra, Missouri, November 10, IM2. His parents moved to Schuyler County. Missouri, in the same year. The family lived on a farm until 1848, when they moved to Canton. Missouri. He attended the public and private school* and the Methodist Seminary in Canton. In the spring of 1N02 the family moved to Chariton in I .urns County. Iowa, where he ntmlieil law with the Honorable Theodore M. Stuart, and was admitted to the bar May Hi. 1K6.V After his admission to the bar he first located in Osceola, Iowa, but MM determined to return to and locate in his native stale. He came to Kirksvillc November 1, 1K0.">, where he has resided ami practiced his chosen profession over BMC He was married to Lizzie H. Brewington. daughter of Benjamin and Martha Brewington, November 17, 1899. They had four children, three of whom an- living: Mtttie M.. now wife of Dr. Charles W. Hartujicc. at lied Wing, Minnesota; Hallie F , who resides with her father, and Carrie P., wife of Arthur D. Bautn, of Kirksvillc, Missouri. Mrs. Millan died on the 2Sth day of August, 1803.

CHARLES A. HAMILTON, son of Henry S and Margaret Hamilton, was Iwirn in Knox County. Missouri, January 1, 1861. He has five children by his first marriage: Ada, born November 5. 1N89, now Mrs. Harvey Swango, of (Jiiinry, Illinois; H. Clifford, born May 30, 1881; Edith H , May 21), 1893; Grace, January 2S 1X95; Mildred. October H, 1902. He was married to Maggie Englehart, July 21. 1908.

Mr. Hamilton was reared on a farm in Knox County; attended the public school and Oak Lawn College, at Novelty: taught school and farmed in that county till 1MIH: then came to Kirksvillc. He cugngi-d in the Building and Loan Association

1897, till March 1, 1901. Since going out of the post office, he has been engaged in leal estate, loan and insurance business at Kirksvillc.

E. C. CALLISON, M. D., a native of Adair County, was born on a farm near Kirksville, Missouri, April 5, 1866. He is a son of James W. and Rebecca (Salladc) Callison, and a member of one of the oldest families in this part of the state, his father being the first white boy born in the city of Kirksville. Dr. Callison was reared on a farm and attended the public schools, later taking a scientific course in the State

I He taught school five years, reading medicine during vacations. At the end of that time he entered the medical department of the University of Ixnjisville, Kentucky, where he remained two years. He then attended the Kentucky School of Medicine. Graduating in 1889, he entered the general practice, and for the past six years has been located at Kirksville.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, the State Association, president of the North Missouri Association, a member of the Tri-State Association, and ex-president of the County Association. He is also a member of the local lx»ard of pension examiners, and local registrar for vital statistics. He is a member of the auxiliary committee for legislation in both Missouri and American Associations.

T. E. SUBLETTE was born in St. Louis County, Missouri, being a son of Peter Jackson ami Sarah (Russell) Sublette. He was married April 2.5, 1803, to Kate | Florence Funk, daughter of William and Sarah Funk. They have four children: Surah Agnes, born March 9, 1896; Florence Maud, May 2.5, 1897; Eleanor Louise, March 17, 1901; Mary, January 14, 190.5.

Mr. Sublette has been editor and publisher of the Weekly Graphic since June --\ 18*3. He was educated in the common schools and the First District Normal School, at Kirksville, being a graduate of the last named institution. He also took a post-graduate course at the Normal School. He is a Republican, a member of the Christian church, and belongs to the Masonic order.

CHARLES E. MURRELL, son of Samuel and Alice Murrell, was born in Sehuy- I !<t County, Missouri, May 24, 187.5. He was married November 2.5, 1899, to Beri tha K. Mitchell, daughter of Dr. W. F. and Elizabeth Mitchell, of Lancaster, Misi *ouri. They have three children: William Francis, born February 27, 1901 ; Natalie, born March 2, 1903; Charles E. Murrell, Jr., April 8, 1910.

Mr. Murrell was educated in the public schools, the State Normal School at Kirksville. and the Missouri State University. He graduated from the law department of the university in June, 1K99, locating at Kirksville, Missouri, in March, 1901, for the practice of his profession. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the M. W. A., B. P. <>. E. and Masons.

JOHN W. WADDILL is a native of Adair County, Missouri, born October 19. lS6t>, a son of Robert S. and Margaret Waddill. He was married August 10, 1886, to Emilia Cornell, daughter of Sebastian and Maggie Cornell. They have one <hilil - Glen B., born July 13, 1897. One child, Bessie L., born August 7, 1888, died September 2, 1889.

John Waddill belongs to one of the oldest families of the county, and is one of the best known horsemen in North Missouri. His farm is situated five miles northwest of Brashear and consists of 160 acres. He raises pure-bred draft horses, purebred coach horses, owning what is known as the Pioneer Stock Farm. His horses are registered, and he is one of the best known breeders in the state.

CHARLES C. GARDNER was born at Hill, New Hampshire, February 28, 1S66, a son of Christopher and Susan B. Gardner. He was married December 30, 1S91, to Jennie Gilpatrick, a daughter of Henry C. and Mary J. Gilpatrick. They have five children: Marion F., born October 30, 1892; Henry C, September 30, 1894; Helen A., August 6, 1898; Charles F., September 1, 1900; Ruth F., February 2. 1905.

He was reared in New Hampshire, attending the public school and Dartmouth College, from which he graduated in June. 1887, taking the degree of A. B. and A. M. At the date mentioned he moved to Nebraska, remaining there till 1902, when he came to Kirksville where he has since resided and engaged in the farm loan business, doing as large a business, perhaps, in that line as any firm in North Missouri.

Mr. Gardner takes a deep interest in public affairs and served two years on the city council. He is a member of the Kirksville Lodge, No. 10."). A. F. and A. M., past master of the lodge; member of Caldwell Chapter, No. 53, and one of the most prominent and enthusiastic workers in the local lodge. His work as master of the Hlue Lodge was so satisfactory that he was presented with a handsome gold medal ;tt the time of his retirement from office. He is also a member of the A. (). U. W. fraternity. He is a Republican in politics and a very devoted member of the Presbyterian church.

AUGUST GEHRKE (deceased) was burn in Prussia, Germany, November 2>. 1820. He was a weaver, learning the trade in Germany when a small boy. He - ame to America in 1877, and later came to Adair County, Missouri, where he lived nil his death, January 5, 1904. He was engaged in farming continuously and owned a farm of 100 acres, four miles east of Kirksville. Since his death his son Kdward ami his widow have managed the old home place.

CARL BACHMAN is a native of this county, Imrn March 15, 1871, a son of Solomon and Angeline J. Bachman. He attended the public school and took a fours** in a business college. He followed farming till March, 1909, when he and others bought out the general merchandise business of E. E. Price at Stahl. The tirra is known as the Stahl Mercantile Company, and is managed by Mr. Bachman and T. S. Hillman, who at present own all the stock. Mr. Bachman also owns a farm of forty acres, about two miles northwest of Stahl. It is valuable coal land.

Mr. Bachman was united in marriage May 11, 1893, to Mary E. Rowe, daughter of John F. and Millie Rowe. They have four children living, and one dead: baura Lcona, born March 30. 1894; Hazel L., October 18, 1809; Erma E.. September 19, 1903; opai? October 11, 1908; Deletha P.. died in infancy.

COLONEL VAWTER, a native of Lincoln County, Missouri, was born Januir 26, 1867, being a son of William and Matilda Vawter. He was married June 7 1896, to Ida M. Rahc, daughter of John and Rebecca Rahe. They have one ehb - Emil Rahe Vawter, born October 14, 1898.

When only a few months old, Mr. Vawter moved with his parents to She!- County, Missouri, later to Kansas where they remained two years. They then ram to Adair County, settling here in 1899, where Mr. Vawter has since lived. H> i engaged in the blacksmith and wagon-making business at Brashear, and has foJlow>- that occupation continuously since grown.

Mr. Vawter is a member of one of the oldest families in the Tinted States an England, many of them being prominent in public life and the commercial wor! A history of the Vawter family, running back to 1016, has been placed with the M souri State Historical Society.

JOHN SCHOOLING GASHWILER, M. D., son of John Samuel and Nhr Louise (Harris.) tiashwiler, was born at Sweet Springs, Missouri, July 24. 1X~N H: early education was gained in private schools and the Central High School in Ksas City, Missouri. He entered the Medico-Surgical College of Kansas City. M - souri, now a part of the University of Kansas, in 1897, graduating in 1900. with ;h degree of Doctor of Medicine. He spent an interneship in the Kansas City Gen^ Hospital and in the St. George Hospital. He located in Xovinger, Adair Cow Missouri, in the fall of 1900, for the practice of his profession.

Dr. Gashwiler was married October lf>, 1902, to Maude Ellen Xovinger, dauch ter of Hiram and Sarah (Xiece) Xovinger. They have three children: Sarah ise, born Xovember 0, 1903; Virginia Elizabeth, April 15, 1906; John Hiram, <v tober IS, 190S.

Dr. Gashwiler is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to the Shrine. Ch - ter, Commander*, etc. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P., M. W A and A. O. U. W. lodges. He served for six years as city physician of Xovinger. a like period as local surgeon for the O. K. railway. He is ex-president of the A<: ; County Medical Association, vice-president of the Xortheast Missouri Medi'-j. Association. He and his family are members of the Baptist church.

JOHN H. HEDIGER, son of John and Mary J. Hediger, whh born April > 1SS0, ten miles west of Youngstown, Adair County. He was united in marrur April 29, 1906, to Ella A. Hall, daughter of Campbell and Jane Hall. The parrn of Mrs. Hediger belong to one of the oldest families of the county. Mr. and Mr- Hediger have one child - Ixnictta J., born August 12, 1908.

Mr. Hediger was born and reared on the old Hediger homestead, in the south**1-' part of the county. He lived there till fifteen years old, then moved with hi? parents near Xefy. When grown he went to Montana for a short time. On hi* return he farmed till 1908, when he became mail carrier of Route one, out of Youn?- town. He gave up that position in 1909, and went into the mercantile biL*ims> at Youngstown. On May 23, 1910, he was appointed postmaster of Youngstown. and still conducts the store and post office there. While engaged in farminn b' also ran a thresher, and is said to be the first man in the county to use a gasoli^ engine for that sort of work.

JOHN T. RATLIFF is a native of Adair County, Missouri, bom Septent- 25, 1876. His father, D. C. Ratliff, was born at Plymouth, Schuyler County. ID nois, in 1835; lived several years at Burlington, Iowa, later living four years in Cal fornia, coming to Adair County in 1865; he bought a 200-acre homestead. »t: he lived thirty-eight years. Here John T. Ratliff was born. His mother wa> K i at Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, and came to Adair County in 1856.