Adair County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 4 of 8)

JOHN SADDLER is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born October 17. > He came to America with his parents, Julius and Maria (Wolfe) Sadler, and in Ohio. In one year they went to Iowa, where they lived for five years. It 1 they came to Missouri, living in St. Ixmis for five years, then going to Han:: where they lived fifteen years. John Sadler came to Adair County in 1^7' bought his present fartn, three miles west of Gilford, in this county. He hiacres where he lives, also eighty acres in Macon County, and 140 acres in f of Washington. He handles Polled- Angus cattle, Poland-China hogs, and tine }n r

Mr. Sadler is a stockholder and director in the Bank of Gilford, also in th. - ford Tile Factory-. He is a Republican, and was a member of the Missouri > Militia during the war.

JOHN M. McCALL was born in Brown County, Ohio, December 10. Is J son of James and Catherine McCall. He came to Missouri with his father in spring of 1801, when but a young man. and assisted his father in raising a «*p -\ Monroe County. In the fall of that year he joined Company F., 39th Volunteer Infantry, and served with distinction till the close of the war. when h turned to Knox County, this state, where he engaged in farming for a few y< . He then studied law and wits admitted to the bar in that county in 187.V He ; ~ ticed his profession there till 1883, serving one term as prosecuting attorney. i> 1879 to 1881. In 1883 he came to Kirksville, where he has since lived and prao his profession. In 1890 he was supervisor for taking the Tinted States rcn» the fifth district of Missouri. He also served as Mayor of the City of Kirk-v for one term and has held many other positions of honor and trust.

Mr. McCall is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic orders and of C<»r; Dix Post, No. 22, G. A. K., Kirksville. He is a devoted member of the M»tl " church.

WILLIAM H. BELL, a son of John and Nancy Hell, was born in C:iss County, llinois. March A, 1K51. He Ciimc to Adair County, Missouri with his parents in >57. On oming here his father entered land near Millard, also eighty acres of and nown us the old Bell homestead. Later he purchased land adjoining t his. a part f the tract now owned by George Bell. Mr. Bell bought his present farm, consisting of 1 10 acres, three miles south of Kirksvillc, in 1KS2. The farm is a splendid one. villi modern improvements and a pretty home. The house is said to be the first -ne in the county to have a slate roof. Besides this he owns 1 10 acres two miles west »{ the home place. He is an extensive breeder of Polled-Angus cattle. He is a stoekiolder and director in the National Bank of Kirksvillc. In politics he is Republican, vlrs. Maggie Bell, a sister and also a native of Adair County, makes her home with inn

GRANT HARLESS, son of Frank M. and Elvina Harless, was born in Puttam County. Missouri, October 9. 1XGK. He was married December 24. 1XN9. to Hun Palmer, who died August 21). 1904. They had three children: Fred, born darch 0. 1K91; Karl, December 24, 1S92; Ray, October 7. l<S9(i. He was again named March 29, 1911, to Vennie K. Maas, a widow, daughter of J. P. Lawson.

Mr. Harless was reared on a farm in Putnam County, followed the occupation »f farming in that county till 1901, then went to Oklahoma, remaining two years, ii 190.1 he came to Adair County, Missouri, where he has since lived and been ensured in farming. He also travels at odd times for the K. K. K. Medieine Company. :le wsis elected row! overseer of the district where he lived in 190"), and has sinee ontinuously served in that capacity. iM'ing regarded as one of the best in the county, lie lives on the Jasper Abernathy farm, one and one-half miles west of Stahl.

MILTON J. BOZARTH, a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, remained in nis native state till twenty-one years old, then came to Missouri where he joined the Confederate forces, being a memlwr of Capt. John Casey's Company raised in Washington County. A few months after joining, he was taken prisoner and kept at CajM» Girardeau about a year. He then took the oath, was relesised, and came to Adair County, where he has lived most of the time since. In 1S04 he went to Nebraska and remained till 1S71, then returned to Adair County, where he has since lived. He owns a farm of 172 acres, two ami one-half miles northwest of Pure Air. Hf has always been a farmer.

Mr. Bozarth was born July 29, ls:t9, being a son of Dr. Alfred M. and Minerva Hogarth. He was married Deeemlwr 2<», 1X(*>2. to Lucy Bozarth, daughter of Milton I. an<l Julia A. Bozarth. Mrs. Bozarth is a native of Howard County, Missouri, born February 5, ISl'.i, and came to Adair County with her parents in ISIS. They h:ul eight children: Mary II., born July 7, ISfM, died August 15, 1S03; Julia F., November Hi, 1864, now Mrs. Abel Scofield; Robert M . August 11, 1*<>7. died October 30, 1908; Minnie L., July 29, 1S71. died January 15, 1S73: Lizzie A . Novcmber 15, 1*73, died December 25, 1K74; Henry C., August 15. 18X0: Harriet G.. September 25. 1883, died January 23, lH9ti; Fred D.. December 27, 1877.

HENRY H. BARNHART, a native of Adair County, was born ami n ar^i a farm near Wilson Town, whore he lived with his parents til! sixteen years old. : then went to Brashear and worked in a store forC. Ci. Cornell for a number of >> ,- leter going into the mercantile business there for himself. He owns and oondr. the store formerly owned by Mr. C<irnell, also assisted in managing Mr. Com- 1 extensive business interests. The building he occupies is a historic oiu\ being of the lirst stores erects! in that section, and moved to Brashear from Paul To v.' For twenty-nine years Mr. Barnhart has been in business at Brashear eontinu< > - longer than any other man now in business at that place.

Mr. Barnhart was born near old Wilson Town February 10, I860, being a of A. and Lufina (Cornell) Barnhart. He was married July 12, 190">, to Limiie I> ton, daughter of Merideth Deaton. By a former marriage he has two child: Klla Cleone and Clinton Vere. He is a Republican, and belongs to the Maw.ru and I. (). O. F. fraternities.

ELIJAH W1LLCOX (deceased) was a native of Ohio, and was born in Dur- County, of that state, March IS, 1S39. He came to Adair County in 1S."»7 H followed farming for a few years and then wont into the mercantile business at Kir I. ville. and was in that business continuously till 1881. He then returned tofarmr. owning a farm just south of Kirksville, between the city and what is now Ownl* \ Lake. He resided there till his death, January 12, 1902. He was one of the known men in the county and was held in the highest esteem.

He was married December 24, 1804, to Louisa Armacost. They had five *-b.\ dren, only two of whom are living: Dr. C. M. C. Willcox and Mrs. Phoebe A H ' ron, both of them residing in Kirksville. Mrs. Willcox died April .'JO, 1S74.

WILLIAM G. BIBEE came to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents. IV - ton D. and Maria (Green) Bibee, in 1S">8, settling near where he now lives. Hfather lived there till his death. Mrs. Bibee's father died at the same time ilm her husband's father died. They were buried at the same time and in the same o n etcry. Her father came hero from Illinois in 184f).

Mr. Biboo lived at home on the farm till grown, t hen went to farming for himself. He has followed that occupation all his life. At present he owns a farm < lo8 acres. Mrs. Bibee owns three lots and a good residence property in Kirksvili- Mr. Bil)oo is a breeder of Galloway cattle, Poland-China hogs and Percheron hor- - In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES D. THOMPSON is a native of Washington County, Indiana. born October 12, 1857. His parents were Robert and Martha (Tadlock) Thompy r When eight years old he moved with his parents to Illinois, remaining there till lviv The family then moved to this county. In 1892 Mr. Thompson bought his prc*»m farm where he has since lived. It consists of 24S 1-2 acres, well improved. Tl< - have a pretty home.

Mr. Thompson was united in marriage February 3, 1884, to Anna Grimm, daughter of Joseph and Klmira Grimm. Mrs. Thompson is also a native of Indiana, bor: August 19, 1800. They have four children: K. Ix»na, born \oveml>or S. 1\<4 Lulu M., December o, 1880, now Mrs. Allan E. Moshcr. of Fort Smith. Arkansav Samuel K , August 14. 1S92; Alonzo R., June 20, 1S94.

JASPER J. ABERNATHY was horn and grew to manhood on a fan;i , south of where ho now lives. He has farmed all his life, except two > o:it> >\* '.< eoal mining. He h:ts always lived at Stahl. At present he owns a farm of 154 -f - one and one-half miles southwest of that plaee. He is a breeder of Short horn « Berkshire hogs and Shropshire sheep. His father was a native of Iowa. eoimrL Adair County just before the war. His mother was a native of Adair County J his father and mother are now dead.

Mr. Abernathy was born February 9, 1874, a son of James M. and VAu J.- - (Walters) Abernathy. He was married May 10, 1895, to Mae A. Huffman, dm .z: ter of David and Mary Huffman. They have three children: Ellen Nora. December 2, 1890; Flow Pauline, December 28. 190K; Jesse J., August 2r 190"

WILLIAM YOUNG was reared on the old Young homestead, near Vci'i. town, remaining home and helping run the farm till grown. He was bom Jun 1800, a son of George and Elizabeth (Sharr) Young. He was married January _r 1898, to Carrie M. Lance, daughter of J. W. and Barbara Lance. They had : children: Gladys, born ()ctol>er 31, 1899; Arthur V., January 23, 1901 : Will:, Audrey, February 23, 1905; Anna Ruth, September 25, 1908; Nina B.. Febru - 3, 1911.

Mr. Young was educated in the public schools. When married he Ixtugh; present farm, consisting of 332 acres, one and one-half miles east of Youngsiand five and one-half miles southwest of Kirksville. He has a splendid farm, a pre'- home, and does general farming and stock raising. He is a Republican.

SAMUEL T. DEVOLLD moved to Scotland County, Missouri, with his : -. rents, Lewis and Mary E. (Dye) Devolld, in 18G1, living there till the beginning the war. They came from Hancock County, Illinois, where Mr. Devolld wa> h..r November 15, 1845. For nine months he served without enlisting, then joined C>. pany I, 62nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He served till March, 18645. being out on the frontier during the Indian wars. After the war he came to Adair Court Missouri, where he has since lived and been engaged in farming. At presem ; owns a farm of 190 acres, two and one-half miles southeast, of Pure Air. He i« . breeder of Aberdevn-Angus cattle, fine saddle horses, etc. Mr. Devolld was w, ; Col. McNeil and took part in the battle of Kirksville.

Mr. Devolld was married December 31, 186(3, to Mary E. Dye, daughter " James and Carrie (Thomas) Dye. She died February 24, 1888. They had ; * children. Clara, born May 23. 1809, now the wife of Edgar Clayton; Mi randy J October 5. 1871, was the wife of W. H. Fuller, and died January 21, 189S: Hat;.- April 2. 1S75. now the wife of W. H. Fuller; Willie H., July 2. 187*. Willis H. ou.v a farm of eighty-one acres adjoining his father's farm. Mr. Devolld is a Rrpu - lican.

D. J. DREEN, a son of Patrick and Anna Breen, was born in Adair Cmur; Missouri. April 28. 187S. He w:is united in marriage June 7. 1903, to MyrtK i Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper N. Wilson. They have two <hiMr< Alfreda. born March 3, 1904; Daniel Robert, June 3, 1906. Mr. Breen is a j»n^r>~ sive and scientific farmer. He owns a fine farm of 200 acres, and is an extendbreeder of Duroe-.Iersey hogs and Shropshire sheep.

FOSTER R. EASLEY was born in Knox County, Missouri, Novemt - : ISM). His parents arc (Jeorge B. and Alice M. Easier. He married Ist-oht!- - Workman, (laughter of Byron F. and Sabina Workman. February 20. \<*U. T have three children: .luanita Fae, horn February IS, 1905; Ceorge Byron. v- August 27, 1900; ami Dorothy Hay Fasley, born August 25, 1910.

Mr. Farley was i>orn and reared on a farm. He attended the rural until fifteen years old. then attended the I .a Plata High School for two year* completed the elementary course at the Missouri State Normal School at Kirkafter which he took a business course at the Ccm City Business College of ij\r Illinois. After completing his school work he held the principalship of the < Public School for two years. For the past few years he has been engaged in t he v.v. taking business at Brashear. At. present he is coroner of Adair County, having i elected in November, 190S. He is a licensed embalmer. holding Missouri St cense Number U4o.

FRANK M. DARR was born and reared on the farm on which be now 1 His mother died November 12. 1893, when he was small, and he lived at bona his fat her till his death, January 30, 1905. His father was born in Ashland C«u: Ohio, W.vember 25, 1S4S. After coming to this county he lived and fanned t ' till hisd^ath. Mr. Darrthen took charge of the old home place, he being the i heir. It consists of 220 acres, two miles east of Pure Air. He is a breeder of M< oughbred Aberdeen-Angus cattle, having one of the best herds' in the county; Jpure bred Duroc-Jcrsey hogs, fine horses, etc.

Mr. Darr wjis born December 15, 1SS9, being a son of John and Sarah (Hop!-- Darr, both of whom are dead. He was married December 15. 1909, to Katie W daughter of Philip and Julia (Fitel) Weber. They have one child - Rosa Btai born November 17, 1910. In politics he is a Republican.

JOHN CHADWELL, son of Daniel and l^niisa J. (Felts) Chad well, w as f ' May 19. IS51, in Knox County, just across the line from his present home \n county. He married lx>rena J. Reed, daughter of Waterman and Ruth (Ingnhv Reed. March 2, 1S71. Mrs. Chadwell came here from Will County, llhimiv 1S09, where she was born, March 15, 1S48. Mr. and Mrs. Chadwell have two < dren living and two dead: Daniel W., born December 2S, 1874, and Chesier N born February 10, 1SS5, are both married and living on the old home place J ' H.. horn .Kmc 20, 1S7S, died February 0, 1S97. Kindied S., born April 19. 1^. died July 2S, 1SS2.

Mr. Cha<lwell lived in Knox County where he was born, until six year?- then moved with his parents to his present farm, winch is only about one and half miles from hi> birthplace. He lived at home till nineteen years old. win: marrie<l arid bought a farm on the Knox County line near his father's farm !-- lived there till his father's death in 1877, then bought the old home place In summer of 1910 he retired from the farm and moved to (iibbs, where he now h

Mr. Chadwell's father was one of the earliest settlers of Knox County, .v: .- - from Kentucky. His mother belonged to one of the oldest families in Missouri

EUGENE RICE was born in Adair County, Missouri, January 4. 1>61. .. of Henry and Julia Rice. Ho was married November 24, 1901, to Manila 1. daughter of Augustus and Kstber tawe. They have two ehildren: BeulaL November 30, 1900; Augustus Eugene, January 2">, 1908. Mr. Rice has t:\i < dren by a former marriage: John, born Septemtar 0, ISSo; Franei>, Mar 1SS7; James, June 10, 1NS9; Ida, June 21, 1JS92; Allen, March 20. 1V»4

Mr. Rice owns a farm of 120 acres, situated two milrs northeast of Kir - He is a Republican and belongs to the Masonic lodge. No. lOo, at Kirksvi]>

L. P. FICKEL, son of Thomas W. and Jennie May Fickel, was born iti A County, Missouri, March 7, 1SS1. He was married November 2S, 19O0. tn \ Edith Curry, daughter of J. T. and Kmma Curry. They have t wo ehildren inborn January 17, 1908. and Vance, born January 25, 1911.

Mr. Fickel conducts his father's farm of 100 acres, situated four mile?. Kirksville. He is a Republican in politics and a member of t he Met hodist < t -/

ALBERT M. WILKINS was tarn at Knon, Pennsylvania, Decemtar 3. His parents were James C. and Elizabeth Wilkins. He was married to D, Hopson, daughter of Cary and Retaeea (Coleman) Ho|.>son, February 11. 19o>

His father died when Albert M. was but eight years old, and the family n from Beaver County, Pennsylvania, to Keokuk, Iowa. Here he lived t ill 1*7"» ' Wilkins moved to Adair County, Missouri, in 1S75, and in 1880 he taught hi.- ; ent farm, where he has since lived. It consists of 373 acres, one mile west of \ row, Missouri. He also owns a farm seven miles west of Yarrow, consisting h acres. He is a breeder of Hen'ford cattle, Poland-China and Chester \Vhu» and Percheron horses. He is a Re|>ublican in politics, and belongs to the B V Elks.

JOHN F. DIMMITT (deceased) was born in Illinois June 2, ISol. taint .. - of Joshua H. and Elizabeth (Stephens) Dimmit t. He was married April 11. K to Sarah E. Blakely, daughter of Jacob \V. and Amanda Blakely. They ha-i - children, four of whom are living: William F., born August 27, 1S77; Jatn'.. December 21, 1S79, died May IS, 1903; (leorge H., April 29, 1SK2, died On. I 1900; James A., December 19. 1SSJ, died April 21, 19(H); Joseph L.. Januar. 1SSS; John J., July 27. 1891; Arlie L., March 20, lS9o.

Mr. Dimmitt lived in Illinois till ISO."), then moved to Adair County. M: - The Blakely and Dimmitt families came from Illinois together, making the " wagons, and landed in Kirksville in March of that year. In the Blakely fami!' Sarah, then only seven years old, who afterward became Mr. John Dimmit' Mr. Dimmitt lived at home till grown, then married and began farming for In: sot tling: six miles southwest of Novinger. He bought the place just west of t 1 1 place and lived there till the cider Mr. Dimmitt's death in 1*79. A few ye:ir« they taught the old home place. Mr. Dimmitt lived there and farmed til! hi-: December 11, 1909. Since then his widow and four of her sons. William. - John and Arlie, have been running the old home place. It consists of twe - 415 acres, six miles southwest of Novinger. They also own 100 acres in Okhl They breed Shorthorn cattle, Poland-China hogs and Pen-heron horses mi tin-:-.' Mr. Dimmitt was a Republican in j>olities.

JOHN W. TINSMAN was born in Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, i IK42, emigrating to Adair County, Missouri, in 1855 with his mother and five hihlron, of which he was the youngest, and four are still living: Mrs. Panebaker, Irs. Otto, J. A. Tinsman ami himself. Mr. Tinsman drove three yoke of oxen to reuk up what now constitutes the entire Wilson Addition to Kirksville, and which elonged to the Hon. \Y. H. Pareells at that time. Mr. Tinsman graduated from a »g sehool house on the Chariton River after a six months' term the winter of 1800. le enlisted in the Federal Army November, 1801 f and was honorably discharged September. 1805. He marricxl Eudora Panebaker in 1800. Of this union four chil- Iren wore l>orn, one of whom survives - C. K. Tinsman, of Rockford, Illinois.

Mr. Tinsman was engaged in milling up to the year 1875, after which he engaged n photographic scene painting in Kirksville. In the year 1895 he entered the employ »f the Chicago Portrait Company, of Chicago, ami became general manager for ive western states, including Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California and I'tah, vhieh position he held for four years. In 1900 he became interested with his son n the Illinois Sewing Machine Company at Rockford. Illinois, which interest he still . tains. Since 1904 Mr. Tinsman has retired from active business and gives his it tent ion to the study of art for pleasure.

He served two terms as Mayor of Kirksville ami represented Adair County in the Forty-fifth General Assembly. He studied art one winter in Paris, and spent »ne winter in the principal cities of Italy. Mr. Tinsman has a ranch six miles west -f Kirksville on the Chariton, where is located his studio called Idylwild, and where h»- has his collection painted the past ten years. The studio is on a steep bluff and -nrrounded by ferns, where a cool spring bubbles from the steep sandstone cliff, and where he entertains his many friends.

BENJAMIN F. OWNBKY is a native of Adair County, Missouri, born December IS, 1840, near where he now lives. He is a son of Canada and Lucinda (Walker) Ownbcy. His father was one of the oldest residents of the county, and one of its hot and most substantial citizens. He was married November 28, 1SG7, to Mary C. Simpson, daughter of William C. and Malinda (Jones) Simpson. Mrs. Ownbcy w:is born in Ohio August 23, IN49. They have five children living -one dead: Ida, lx»rn February 1, IK09, now Mrs. I aw Snow; Halley H., September 8, 1S71. now Mrs J. B. Harris; William C, Decembers, 1874; Robert, March 8, 1S70, died November 10, 1878: F.mma. August 14. 1878, now Mrs. Melvin I*»we; Benjamin F., -Fr , Deceml>er 17, 1885.

Mr. Ownbcy was born and reared on a farm, two miles south of Kirksville, a |»:irt of which he now owns. He lived there, helped run the farm and attended the public school till grown. At the age of twenty-one he married and started out to achieve his fortune. He has lived in the same neighborhood and farmed continuously since that. time. He now owns 12.'i acres, one and one-half miles south of l he corfioratc limits of Kirksville. In 1S9S he started what is now called Ownbcy 's Lake. It was at first a small pond, but has been enlarged, improved and deejM-ned till it is one of the prettiest and most picturesque s|M>ts in North Missouri. The lake itself contains eight acres and is from three and one-half to fifteen feet deep. (>f late years it has been made a great pleasure resort for Kirksville and surrounding country. Jt has bren stocked with all kinds of fish: has a dancing pavillion; hath houses; boat houses, etc. He has twenty boats, some of which are motor boats The place has recently been enlarged and improved until now an entire forty acres are given over to the pleasure seekers.

CANADA OWNBEY, deceased, a son of Joseph and Hannah Ownbey, was x»rn in Bourbon County, Kentucky, June 17, 1 <S 1 1 . He move<l to Missouri with las parents in 1S20. settling at the mouth of the Grand River. They remained (hen* only a short time, on account of chills and fever being so prevalent in that section. They then moved to Macon County where Mr. Ownbey lived with his pan'nts till his marriage in 1S:J4. He then farmed in that county till 1K37, when he moved with his family to Adair County, living here ami farming till his death, -Sept. 13, lSSti. He owned a farm two miles south of Kirksville.

Mr. Ownbey was one of the best known men of the county and was highly esteemed. During the Indian uprising in this section he was commissioned lieutenant of the 54th regiment and served as member of the Adair County Court in the early sixties.

Mr. Ownbey w.'is married July 17, 1K44 to Lucinda Walker, in Macon County. They had eleven children, eight sons and three daughters. All of them lived to be grown. Only four of his children are now living: Mrs. \V. H. (Hannah) Herron, B. F., and G. W., all of this county, and J. W. who resides in Oklahoma.

JOHN R. HOWEY. Mr. John H. Howry has done much to bring Adair County to the high standard it occupies in the minds of the people. Mr. Howey is a native of Ohio, born in Hardin County, May 5, 1801. He was reared <>n a farm covered with the heaviest of timber, which he and his five brothers cleared. <>n August 28, 1SS4, he was married to Mary E. Higgins, of tin* same county. In the year 1SS0 they came to Adair County, Missouri, and have lived here since, except short intervals spent in adjoining counties. Four children have blessed their home two boys and two girls, all of whom are living save one, Von Weber, the eldest son, who died November 19, 1907, at the age of twenty-two years and three months.

J. R. Howey was educated in music in the Northwestern t'niversity, at Ada, Ohio, and made that his life work. There is scarcely a church or school house in Adair County where he h:is not taught a music class and sis much as twelve terms in the same place in many of them. It can be safely said that no one has done more oralis work for public enterprises than he. It was his efforts that brought about the first great musical gathering in Kirksville. In 1900 he organized the Kirksville Kisteedfod, at which time an all-day singing contest was held on the 2oth day of May, at which time $3(X).0O was given in cjish prizes for the best rendition of choruses, solos, duetts, etc. The choruses rendered were from the old meters, and this was said to be the first classical rendition of the masters' works in Kirksville. Two years later the first May Festival was held, Mav lo and 10, at which time the first large chorus was ever heard in Kirksville. The chorus numbered eighty voices. The choruses rendered on this occasion wen' of a heavier class than in t he previous musical contest, and the entertainment was more of a success, both financially and musically. At both of these festivals of music noted singers were here taking part. The work was of high class and a great success. Two years later the Kirksville Chautauqua was organized under his management and at his suggestion.

It was no tnmble to enlist the help of the business and pmfcssional men of tincity and surrounding country. A committee of twelve was soon selected as an executive hoanl of managers, with Mr. Howey a.s superintendent. The first Chautauqua wax held during the month of August. 1904; has been held each year since, during the month of August, and is considered by the citizens of Kirksville and Adair County, as one of the greatest educational advantages, high class entertainment, and s»>cial features of the year. There is scarcely a new church built in Adair County in the last fifteen years that he has not assist til in its building. There is not a public road in the county, and but few by-roads, that he is not personally familiar with, and helped in one way or another to better their conditions.

In all Mr. Howey's public work he has been ably assisted by Mrs. Howey, not only in his Chautauqua work, but in all the public enterprises in which he has been engaged.

In 1900 Mr. Howey organized fifteen Chautauquas in adjoining counties, and while not all of them have been successful, ten have proved successes and are still 1 cing held each year.

Mr. Ilowey is known as a man of great zeal, indomitable energy, and has always been found on the right side of all improvements and progressive enterprises, lending his time and energy to the upbuilding and betterment of the community in which b<- lives.

J. B. RILEY was born in Adair County, Missouri, December 28, 1S*>0, being a son of fleorge R. and Christina (Melton) Riley. He was married December 13, issN, to Anna Gow, daughter of Peter and Jeanette (Parker) Clow. They have five children: Kva Grace, born November 27, 1889; Hugh (!., January 11, 1891; George, July 14. 1892; Etta Ruth, September 19, 1894: Blanche, September 30, 1S97.

Mr. Riley was born on a farm in the northeast part of the county. His father died when J. R. was about three years old, and the family moved to Iowa, remaining there for a while, then living in Illinois a few years, next coming to Adair County, Missouri. J. B. soon returned to Iowa, however, living there; for a number of years. While there he married. In 1997 he came to Adair County, Missouri, again, where he has since lived. He bought a farm two miles northeast of Kirksville, where he does general farming. The land is well improved and he has a pretty home.

REECE A. R1CORD was born January 10, 18~>3, in Schuyler County, Missouri, being a son of William M. and Rebecca (Young) Rieord. He was married October 10, 1898. to Anna Cordon, daughter of Abel and Sarah Gordon. Mrs. Hicord was born April 17, 1870. They have three children: William M., born September 27, 1900; Alta May, September 14, 1903; Mabel Grace, March 31, 1907.

Mr. Rieord was reared on the farm in Scotland County, remaining with his parents till grown. After the death of his father, in 1878, he stayed at home, taking care of bis mother and running the farm. He came to this county in 1884, spending about three years in various parts of the county. In 1892 he Ixaight his present farm, adjoining the town of Clay, nine miles northeast of Kirksville. It contains 149 acres, well improved. He does general farming and stock raising. Mrs. R icon I i> a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

MELVIN B. SYKES was born in Tompkins County, New York, September 4, ls3">, a son of Amasa and Anna (Hicks) Sykes. He was married December 2">, I860, to Sabra A. Miller, daughter of Ransley and Abbie Miller. Mrs. Sykes was horn November 21, 1840, and died August 2"», 1S98. They had eight children: Joseph R., born September 24, 18(52; Alfred C, May 3, 1800; Albert E., May 3, 1S06, twin of Alfred; Frank C, January 10, 1809; Herbert W., August 19, 1874:

Mr. Sykes moved to Wisconsin when twelve years old, and moved from there to .Vlair County, Missouri, in 18o7, where he began farming for himself. He bought his present farm, paying four dollars per acre. He has lived on the same place since that time. He h:is forty acres, four miles e:ist of Kirksville.

WILLIAM II. YOUNG was born in Wilson township, Adair County, in 1873, Nine a son of Ben and Emily (Elmore) Young, one of the old-time families of the county. He was reared on a farm in that section, remaining at home till grown. He then went into the mercantile business at (libbs, conducting a general store there for five years. In 1908 he quit that business, bought out- the furniture and undertaking business of his father-in-law, (1. B. Easlev, at that place, and is still engaged in that work at Clibbs.

He was married to Hat tie M. Easley, daughter <if George B. and Alice (Spencer) Kasley, December 20, 1903. Mr. Young is a member of the I. (). O. F. lodge. He -m<l his wife arc members of the Christian church. He is a Republican in politics.

JOBE RAINIER, a native of Ohio, was born April '24, 1819, a son of John H. ami Margaret Jane (Clifford) Ranier. He was born and reared on a farm. About lVsi he went into the timber business, purchasing and selling ties, piles and bridge timl>ers for about fifteen years. For several years he was a stock dealer and shipped the first car load of stock out of Novinger. For eight years he operated a farm of 320 acres near (libbs, Missouri. In February, 190S, he moved to Brashear ami was ipi>ointcd jwstrnaster in January, 1909. This position he resigned in January. 1911, ;m account of the position being too confining. He is a Republican, a member of rhe Masonic and I. O. O. F. fraternities, and a Cniversalist in religion.

Mr. Ranier was married January 25, 1X73, to Elizabeth F. Moore, daughter >f Robert anil Mary Jane (Cason) Moore. They hud three children: (ieorge L., lorn November 10. 1871: Ella M., February 20. lN7t», now Mrs. ( ieorge H. Fellers; Charley W ade, May 10, 1879.

C. L. HENDERSON, a native of Iowa, was born near Winfield, Henry County, owa, December 20, 1870, being a son of William and Mariah Henderson. He was narried August 8, 1900, to Ida A. Carner, a daughter of Albert and Mary Carner, -f S|M*rry, Mo. They have three children: I/cna Ruth, born June 2, 1904; Pauline Vlice, born August 2. 1907; and Irene Ida, December 2.1, 1909.

Mr. Henderson was born and reared on a farm in Iowa, moving to Missouri in -S97, and to Kirksville in 1903, where he resided till February, 1911, when he moved o Sunny Side Stock Farm, one and one-fourth miles north of Sublette, Missouri, diere he now lives. He is a breeder of registered Jersey cattle and Duroc hogs, and >ingle Comb and Rose Comb Rhode Island Red chickens. During his residence in virksville he served as City Collector for about one term, resigning in February 911. to move to the farm. The rest of the time he was in Kirksville he was em- by the Helme Hardware Company.

Mr. Henderson is a Republican in politics, and a member of the I. O. (). F., of A. and B. A. Y. fraternities. He and his wife are members of the Methodist luirch.

DR. G. A. GOBEN, a native of Livingston County. Missouri, was born April 2, ISM. bring a son of Levi F. anil Catherine (Crist) Goben. His father was the first while settler in Livingston County, settling at what is now known as Cohen's Ford, on Grand River, in IKM. Dr. Goben w:is born on a farm near Spring Hill and lived there till IS71. He attended the public school there, then attended the Kentucky School of Medicine, graduating in 1X70. After his graduation he spent one year at his old home at Spring Hill, then went to Jameson, Daviess Countv, where he practiced nine years. Since that time he has made his home in Kirksville and engaged in active practice of general surgery and diseases of women. Jn 1SX:$ h«* went to B;41evue Hospital, New York, graduating the second time in ISS4. Besides this, he hits done much post-graduate and clinical work, receiving a great deal of special training from Dr. Senn of Chicago. Governor John S. Marrnaduke appointod him a member of the State Board of Health, and he w:is re-appoint ed by Governor D. R. Francis, serving in all about eleven years. For thirty years he was a member of the American Medical Association, and was also a member of the Missouri State Medical Association.

During the Civil War he was a member of Company K., Fourth Provisional Missouri Militia, later being elected captain of his company, serving one year.

Dr. Goben owns considerable proj>erty in Kirksville, also 1011 acres of land, 540 acres being in Adair County and 471 acres in Texas County, Missouri. He is a Democrat, a member of the Masonic and K.of P. fraternities, having taken all the high decrees in Masonry. Three times he has served as Councilman and has three times been elected Mayor, which office he is holding at present.

RAYMOND SHOOP was born in Adair County, near Shibley's Point, January 2, 1S77. a son of Adam and Cyrena (Shibleyt Shoop. He was reared on the farm, attending the public school. He afterwards came to Kirksville and attended the State Normal School, graduating in 1004. In 1!»07 he took a post-graduate course, receiving the degree of Master of Pedagogy. He taught chemistry three years at Joplin. At present he is engaged in lyceum work, putting in lecture courses for the Porter Bureau, of Des Moines, Iowa. He came from one of the old well-known families of the county.

THE KIRKSVILLE MILITARY BAND was organized September I I. m>\ with eight cen members, by Charles Smelser, L. T. Shubert and KIlis Stewar Funds wore subscribed for its sup|M>rt by the business and professional men of Kirk>- ville, ami Prof. W. A. Howland, who made such a success of the Novingcr Hand, hire*! as director. The boys went to work with a will so that now, undes the cmcei'. leadership of Prof. Howland, they have an organization of which our people arf justly proud, and one deserving the patronage of the people. Concerts are rivet twice a week on the public square, and they are adding daily to their efficiency.

The officers are: E. W. Stewart, President; L. F. Gibbs, Business Manage:: L. T. Shubert, Secretary ami Treasurer; C. A. Smelser, Manager; W. A. Howlai;.) Director.

WILLIAM M. GEOGHEGAN, a native of Hancock County, Illinois, was bor December 11, 1K65. He is a son of John J. and Nancy A. (Dye) Gcoghegan. II lived on the farm where he was born till 1K79, and then came with his parents Adair County. He lived near Kirksville till grown, attending the public schc ! After his marriage he farmed and worked at the carpenter trade. In 1904 he movf: to Kirksville where he went into the carj>cntcr and contracting business, and 1:- bcen in this business continuously since. He has built a large number of the sp!» t - did homes, many of them appearing in the cuts in this history.

Mr. Gcoghegan was married to Daisy A. Beall. April 4, 1890. She is a dain.?- ter of I meander J. and Hannah (Armstrong) Beall. They have two children: A., born June 13, 1897; I/ctha ()., born August 23, 1899. William Gcoghegan is ^ Republican, a member of the Christian church, and belongs to the M. W. A. lo.lt>

FRKD O. KLOOS, son of Henry and Harriett Kloos, was l>orn in Cn-si <>i. Iowa, March f», 1H77. He was married to Lillie Bartlett, November 13. 1904. Tlh -> have one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, born April lo, 1911. Mr. Kloos lived in Iowl till 1900, working at the restaurant business for several years. When he came Inn he took up the same kind of work. In 1900 he formed a partnership with C J. St - vens, and they now own and conduct the Bee Hive Restaurant.

CLARENCE J. STEVENS is a native of Van Buren County, Iowa He we born Deeember "i. 1-S80. being a son of J. ){. and Gettie Stevens. He was iiiirn'-i July 22. 1903. to Ollic G. Howard. They have two children: Kenneth, t>ornSiitember 10. 1904; and Cecil, born March 19, 1907.

Mr Set vens lived in Iowa until 1N9K, when he came to Kirksville. Missouri Kt>r a time he clerked in a store. In 1900 he formed a partnership with F. <> Kloos ;:. the restaurant business. They are now owners of the Bee Hive Restaurant

MYERS D. CAMPBELL was born in Putnam County. Missouri, November IS09, being a son of Milton and Rebecca Campbell. He was marricnl September 1S94, to V^i lit 1) E. McClanahan, a daughter of J. X. and Amanda M. McClanai. They had five children, four of whom are living: John M.. born June 29, Myers 13.. Jr., July 10, 1K<>7; Arthur D., June l.i. ISM); Edith K., March 1*MM ; Ellison M., September 6, 1001. died April 22, 1002. Mr. Campbell was born ami reared on a farm in Putnam County, attending the Mir schools of that section. He then took a course at the State Xormal School Kirksville, and taught school for two years. While teaching he sj>ent his varans and odd times in reading law in the office of Judge Andrew Ellison, continuing it study after giving up teaching. In May. IKS!), he was admitted to the bar. Kirksville, and immediately o|»ened an office here for the practice of his profession. > brother, Arthur D. Campbell, now cashier of the Citizens National Hank, Milan, ssouri, was his law partner here for two years. Later, when Judge Andrew Kllii retired from the circuit bench, after over twenty-two years of service, he and . Campbell formed a partnership under the name of Ellison Ac Campbell, which umuod till Judge Ellison's death. Since that time Mr. Campbell and S. H. ixm, a son of Judge Ellison, have been partners in the law business. The firm regarded as one of the strongest in the state.

JOSEPH N. STUKEY is a native of Adair County, Missouri, and was born a farm near the present town of Millard, August IK, 1S57. He comes from one the oldest and best known families of this county, his father playing an import - t part in its history. He is a son of Xoah and Mary A. Stukey, and was reared on farm on which he now lives. It consists of 320 acres, and is situated al>out one le >outhwcst of Millard. Mr. Stukey was married December M, 1K.S2, to Min- I".. Sew ell, a daughtes of Henry and Ann Sewell. They have two children: Cror. born. December K, 1KK0; Henry, September 10, 1K!)7. drover graduated from r Missouri State Xormal School, at Kirksville, in 10OS, and is now engage I in itching.

Mr. Stukey 's father was a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, and came to Adair i.tmty in lSW, making the trip on horseback. He was born December 2H. 1S14, id died at his home near Millard, December S, 1K7S. A sketch of his life is given the historical part of this work.

The old home in which Xoah Stukey lived for so many years was recent Iv torn nvn and a handsome new home erected in 1010. It is a modern structure, with "dric lights, etc. Joseph X. Stukey is a Democrat in politics, and he and his fainarc members of the South Methodist church.

WILLIAM M. CRAWFORD was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 13. IS54. i^ parents were John L. and Mary Ann Crawford. He was married to Elizabeth - iticannon, October 2, 1K7!). Mrs. Crawford is a daughter of M. H and Julia Fonmnon. They have five children: Anna, born May 27, 1KS1; Everett. October >. Ivsii; Etta. June 3, IN01; Frank, October 26, 1MW; Henry, September 10. 1N0S.

Mr. Crawford owns 140 acres of land, ten miles southeast of Kirksville. The urn is well improved, and he raises good stock. He came to Adair County. Mismri, in October, 1K56. He has lived here since that time. He is Republican in olitics.

PHILIP JOSEPH RIEGER is a native of Peoria County, Illinois, bom \ mary 10, 1X.">9. His parents were Gottfried and Catherine Riegeix He was Married January 1, 1S!M), to Nevada E. McCoy, daughter of Sylvester A. and Edith M - Coy. They have three children: Archie Dale, born October 20. IV*): O * Claire, November 7, 1X92; Mildred Marie, January Io. 1N97.

Mr. Rieger w;is born on a farm, living there with his parents till l*s<j. wh«i ; moved with them 1o Adair County where he has since resided. His father bouj:'.' farm in this county. He lived there with his father and farmed, attending the :>- - lie school, also took a brief course at the State Normal School. While on the farr.. taught school for six years, teaching during the winter months ami assisting od \ farm during the summer. In 1S90 he was elected Clerk of th-* Cminty Court what w;is known as the Farmers' ticket, serving four years. During that tijo spent all his leisure time studying law. reading under the late Judge Andrew Elli- He was admitted to the bar in January, 1X9 ">. and has practiced here since that it'- ll] April. 1X95, he was elected City Attorney, and again in May, 1909, elect*! fill a vacancy. He was elected both times on the Democratic ticket. He is a D>: oerat. takes great interest in politics; is chairman of the County Committee, sen . his second term. This makes him a member of the Congressional Committee

On April 27, 1S99, like many other citizens of Kirksvillc. Mr. Rieger had - exciting experience in the Kirksvillc cyclone of that date. While over two blifrom his home he saw and heard the coming storm, and rushing home found hi- f. ily on the front j Kirch in an excited condition, watching the fury of the .««torm souk I mile away. He ordered all to the cellar and was following somewhat rapidly self, and while descending the cellar stairway the storm struck with all its fury, rying away and completely demolishing the building. His family, including ; self, were saved, being protected by the cellar walls. So close was his escape h ever, that when the cyclone struck his home, Mr. Rieger had hardly reached sa: when his hat was carried away by the tornado and he felt the breath of the st««r Even now he is unable to state whether he fell or jumped the remaining distant the floor of the cellar, but he knows he made a rapid descent.

He belongs to the Masonic, M. W. A., Yeoman and Court of Honor lodges h and his family are devoted members of the Presbyterian church. He is serving trustee and deacon in the church.

DR. WILLIAM E. MUNN is a native of this county, born near Sloan * IV' October 27, 1X07. a son of Allen and Rosa A. (Tefft ) Munn. He live*! at S!<>;. Point until twenty-four years old, attending the public school and farming f«* few years, then took a course at the Kirksvillc Business College. He read m«ii for a time, then attended the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons, ne* i medical department of Drake ('diversity, graduating in 1905. He practice.! ui a preceptor several years before graduation. After graduating he located at i1.'- Air, where he has since lived and practiced his profession. He is a memlier et American Medical Association, and the State Association.

Allen, Munn, the father of Dr. Munn. was born at Portsmouth. Ohio. Deo-":1'" 21. 1S;{7. He came to t his c iunty in 1X04, ami lived hen' till his death. Oct.. I - i' 1905 His mother is still living. Mrs. Munn's father came here in 1X07.

Dr. Munn was married April 4. 1X94. to Amy Hulse, daughter of John jirxl P A. Hulse. They have one child Hazel Alma, born May X, 1X90. Dr. Munn ^ ten acres of land, and has a beautiful home. He is Republican in polities

PEYTON F. GREENWOOD came to Adair County. Missouri, in 1^2. his father's family, settling in East Salt River township, on the farm on which \- - father died. From that time up to the present, he has been a citizen of ihi.» mutn . He lived at home till grown, attending the eommon schools. In the fall of lv - he went to Wyaeonda Seminary at La Grange, Missouri, then came home junl - tended school in Kirksville under Robert Milligan and his wife, then uniler W ! Nason. In 1857 lie began teaching school in the winter and working on the :.r with his father in the summer. In 1800 he made up his mind to become a la\»y but never read law in an office until he had an office of his own. Admitted t<> --- bar in i860 at Kirksville, he entered the practice of his profession, remaining *>n i f:irm till June, 1872. Me then moved to Kirksville and formed a partnership the practice of law with John A. Picklcr, who was that fall elected pro»er unit* torney of Adair County. Just before his two years expired, Piekler moved '<> M - catine, Iowa, from that time on practicing alone for several years. Mr (ir ' wood then formed a partnership with F. M. Harrington for the purpose of nr*. r. ing law, which partnership continue<l till January 1, 1*77. Continuing the j>r - tice, in 18S4 he formed a partnership with \V. D. Oldham, which eontinmd f years. When ( )ldham removed to Nebraska, he then practiced law alone till he fi>m - a partnership with Henry F. Millan which continued till 1905, when by reason <>:' \ health the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Greenwood has lived on bis little pIi one mile north of Kirksville since 1001, and enjoys the cool air much better tv. that of a stuffy office, and advises young men to take up farming instead of the prytice of law. "Occasionally some of my old clients come to me, and in my feeble wt I assist them in their legal matters," said Mr. Greenwood, "but 1 am practically'., of the practice of law."

Mr. Greenwood was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, February 12. 1M1, being a son of Kdmond and Jenettee (Foster) Greenwood. He was married Map1 -I, 1804, to Julia A. Bryan, daughter of Samuel ami Sarah (Phemistor) Bryan. >(- was born in Marion County, Indiana, September 24, 1845. They had eight <hdren, five of whom are living: Kva, born March 2S. 1805; Samuel K . Man-h ' 1807, died September 28, 1877; Grace M., October 10. 1S74, died D<^emh«T . 1892; Nettie B.. September 28. 1870, now Mrs. John C. Casobolt ; Helen H . J i' 17, 1878, now Mrs. Morris Tayman; James M., January 4, 1881, died NovuiN. 14, 1904; Mary C., Sei)tember 15, 1882, now the wife of S. J. Miller: Carl P.. Vt ember 20, 1884, lives at home.

REESE S. STEWART was born on a farm adjoining where he now liv«^. N - vember 4, 1808. He is a son of William S. and Margaret iCollop) Stewart. H. married August 21, 1889. to Ora 1. Chancy, daughter of Alphus P. and Harry (McClain) Chancy. Mrs. Stewart was born April 20, 1804. in Adair County. M~ souri. They have two children: Wesley K., born February 8. 1891: William \ January 8, I89:i.

Mr. Stewart owns 525 acres of land adjoining his old home place, two mii<-r>"r of Sperry. lb' lived with his parents till his marriage', then bought 120 am« his present farm. He has since added the other land. He is a breeder of Pohri-i- China hogs, Short-horn cattle, fine horses, etc. He is a Republican in pohn.v member of the Methodist. Hpiscopal Church, South, and belongs to the I O <> i and M. W. A. lodges. Mrs. Stewart belongs to the Royal Neighbor* and ReUcr^-

CHESTER WOODS w.»s i>.>rn in Mfrccr Cutmty, Pennsylvania, .September 5, is.'w, being a son of Cyrus and Amanda Woods. Me was married November 22, 1*82, to Maggie Sleet h, daughter of Thomas and Fretta Sleet h. They have four children: Kdna, b:>rn October 20, 18S3; Wylie. September 2. 18X5; May, September 7, 1SS7; Ktta. June 5, IS**:{.

Mr. Woods came t > Adair County, Missouri, with his parents in IKON, and has lived here continuously since, and engaged in the occupation of farming. He owns a farm of 320 acres near Gibhs. He is a very progressive farmer, take s a deep interest in educational matters, giving all his children a thorough schooling. He belongs to the Presbyterian church, the M. \V. A. fraternity, ami is a Republican in politics.

WILLIAM H. MOTTER, son of Noah and Susan (Dupenderf) Motter, was born near Nineveh, Adair County, Missouri, on the farm lie now owns, December 22 1.859. He was married January 1, 1890, to Rebecca Shott. daughter of Jacob and Klifca (.Swigerl ; Shott. Mrs. Motter was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. August 21, 1805, ami came to Adair County in 1880. They have nine children living, one dead: Mabel, born October 7, 1890, died January 30. 1897; Kva ].. May 29, 1X02; Paul W ., May 1, 1894; Alva F., February 19, 1890; Jacob D., February 8, 1898; Marion, May 30. 19<X); Gladys, July 25, 1892; Noah. November 24, 1904; Mary, September 10, 1908; Carrie, January 12, 1911.

Mr. Motter lived at home till grown, attending the public school and taking a course at the State Normal School. He then went to Montana for two years. On hi* return he went into partnership with his father on the farm. When his parents ilied he bought part of the old place from the other heirs, and has lived there and fanned since. The place was originally part of the old Motter homestead, the land l« ing entered by his father. There are 350 acres. He is a breeder of Poland-China hogs, Short-Horn cattle. He is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian church, and belongs to the M. W. A. lodge.

JASPER N. SI BOLE, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Speelrnan) Sibole, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, December 22, 1844. He was married December 24, 1807, to Phoebe M. Cook, daughter of Thomas B. and l^eali (Johnson) Cook. Mrs. Sibole was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, coming to Adair County in 1N50. They had eight children: Jasper L.. born October 28, 1808; Lovena \V.. October 21, 1*70, now the wife of W. L. Bybec; Phoebe E., July 11, 1X72. died March 29, 1894; William C , May 24, 1870, died March 20, 1S77; Mary E., May 31, 1878, died October 29, 1880; Lillie E., September 13, 1880; John C., April 24, iSKi; Joseph B., April 9, 1880. All the children living are married except Lillie E. Clarence was married December 21, 1904. to Florence M. Still.

Mr. Sibole moved to Indiana with his parents in 1840, lived there till 1850, then moved to Iowa. The next year he went to Sullivan County, lived there till his father's death in 1858, then moved to Jackson County with his mother, remaining there till 1803. He then came to Adair County where he has since lived continuously and conducted a farm near Novinger. The farm is three miles northwest of Novinger, and consists of 125 acres. He handles Short Horn cattle. For the last few years Mr. Sibc-e has been unable to do much active farming on account of poor health, and his son, Clarence, is agisting in conducting the farm.

COL. JOHN W. SNYDER, a native nf Adair County, was born August 15, ls.')(». being a son of Hiram ami Minerva (Shaw) Snyder. He was married August

1S70. t<. Dnisilla Owing*, daughter of William ami Mary (Cray) Owing*. Mrs. Snyder was horn in Dearborn County, Indiana, September X, ISoti, coming to Sullivan (Yunty. Missouri, with her parents the following year. They had eight children: W illiam T., bern May 10, 1S7S; Lillic M., .January is, 1XS0, died January 1905, was the wife « f James W. Sizcmore; Hiram, January 3, 1XX3; Charles N., December 1"). 1XX5; Leonard, January 9, 1XXX; Ella R., October Hi. IXX9, now wife of Edgar E Bales; Bessie B., July 17. 1X92, now the wife of Eugene Ocorge; Katie 0 , Oetnher 29. 1K95.

Hiram Snyder, father of John W. Snyder, was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, coming to Adair County in 1X51. He was the father of eighteen children, seven by bis first wife and eleven by the second. He also raised four step-children. Fourteen of the children are still living.

John W. Snyder was born on a farm near Kirksville, lived in various parts of i the county ami spent one year in Putnam County. In 1X02 his folk settled on a farm in Adair County, just si uth and east of where he now lives. Here he lived with his parents till grown, then married ami began work for himself. He has been engaged in fanning all bis life. He is also an auctioneer and has followed that work, in addition to farming, for the past twenty-eight years, being in that respect like his father, who wjts both auctioneer and farmer. In his time he has sold millions of dollars worth of property, most of his work being in Sullivan, Putnam, Linn, Macon and i Adair counties. At present he owns a farm of 350 acres, four and one-half miles (southeast of (ireoneastle. most of it being in Sullivan County.

THOMAS J. SANDERS was born in Wajtello County, Iowa. March 13, 1X45. being a son of Richard and Eliza Sanders. He wits married January 30, 1X73, to Sarah K. Atkinson, daughter of Phelix and Ercelia Atkinson. They had eight children: Henry A., born August 5, 1S71, now dead; William A., December 29, 1X7">, also dead: Ereclia E.. July 21, 1X77; Joseph J.. June 25, 1S79; Myrtle F.. September 24, 1XX2; Hugh R., April 3, lXStt, now dead; I^emiel T., Oc tober 13, 1X91; Irvin K.. August 2S, 1S93.

Mr. Sunders came to Adair County. Missouri, in 1X57. He has a farm of 1X0 acres, situated in the northwest part of Nineveh township. He does general farming and stock raising. He is Republican in polities.

ANDREW J. BOZARTH, sin of Tlmddeus W. and Elizabeth (Spivey) Bozarth. was born in Adair County. December 17, 1X70. He was married Noveml>er, 1S1>4 to Emma Shafer, (laughter of Jacob and Josephine Shufer. Mrs. Bozarth was born in Adair County May 22, 1X70. They had three children: Phena May, born June 3, 1X97; Mary Essie, July 22. 1901; Hazel Oletha, September 21, 1900.

Mr. Bozarth wjts born and reared on the old Bozarth homestead, two miles east of where he now lives. He belongs to one of the oldest families in the county, some of them settling here in 1X30. He lived at home till grown, but after his marriage began farming for himself, and h:us followed that occupation all his life. At present ho owns a farm of 120 acres, six miles south of St aid. He is a breeder of Short Horn cattle, Poland China hogs and Percheron horses. In polities he is a Democrat .

GEORGE W. WILLIAMS was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January .i. 1^17, being a son of John M. ami Lydia Williams. He was married August 31, 1H71, o Mahalia Johnson, daughter of James H. and Mary A. Johnson. Mrs. Williams ,vas l>orn in Ripley County, Indiana, July .r), 1851, coming to Adair County, Missouri in 1S59. They had seven children: Charles A., horn September 17, 1877, lt -d September 9, 1878; John H., October 1, 1883, died June 30, 1909; Joseph W ., Inly 10, 1X72; Ross L.. December 20, 1874; Cora E., July 1, 1879, now Mrs. Wiliam Capps; Eskie C, October 13, 1888; Mamie K.. April 10, 1X91, now Mrs. Cyrus Wallace.

Mr. Williams lived on the farm in Ohio till a young man, then in 1809 came to Adair County, Missouri, settling where he now lives near Stahl. He has lived here and farmed continuously since coming to this county. His farm is three miles south i)f Stahl and contains 44 acres. He formerly owned 104 acres, but recently sold a part of it to his son. He is a Democrat in |x>litics, and believes in the Holiness church.

PHILIP WEBER was born in Ashland County, Ohio, September 28, 1X52, a -on of Michael and Magdalene Weber. He came to Adair County in 1858, and was reared sixteen miles southwest of Kirksville. He has lived in this county continuously since coming here, and has always followed the occupation of farming. At present he owns a farm of 520 acres, three miles south of Pure Air. He is a breeder of Aberdeen-Angus cattle, Poland-China hogs, and buys, grows and sells Percheron horses. He also has about one hundred stands of bees.

ADAM HERMAN, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, was born November V>i, 1859, being a son of Stephen and Teresa (Michaels) Herman. He was married \ August 2, 1880, to Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Weaver) Jones. Mrs. Herman was l>orn in Sullivan County, Tennessee, March 2, 18414. "! They had nine children, eight of whom are living: Emma A., born June 21, 1881, now the wife of William Kay; Rosa C, August 3, 1883, now Mrs. Lawrence Willi liams; Roena B., September 18, 1885, now Mrs. Cleve Ray; Eliza C, October 13, 1 1SX7, now Mrs. John Collins; Addie J., December 13, 1890, now Mrs. I>\>nard Snyder; Bertha E., May 11, 1892, now Mrs. Elmer Snyder; Jerusha E., October 18, IV)*); Elizal>eth N., September 15, 1900, died March 7, 1901; Artie I.. January 29, 1902.

Moving to Adair County with his parents when but seven years old, Mr. Herman has since made this county his home. They settled near where the present city of Novinger now stands, and here he lived with his parents until his marriage. All his life he has followed the occupation of farming. For the past, twelve years he has ewned and run a threshing machine during the threshing season. At present he --wns a farm of 100 acres, four miles south of Stahl. and raises Short Horn cattle, Poland-China hogs and Percheron horses. His farm is well improved. In polities he is a Democrat .

ADAM HOERRMANN was born in Adair County, Missouri, near Kirk.--.-L -.- August 28, 1S71, being a son of John M. ami Christina H. (Hetzel) Iloerrmann. -I was married September 10, 1905, to Mabel G. Williams, daughter of William \M and Caroline (Kuppby) WilliunK«. She was born in Adair County. May 29. W I They have two children: Kiehard M., born May 11. 1907; Rosa M .. Aupw . M 1909.

Mr. Hoerrmann moved with his parents to a farm near Novinger when iM few months old, to the farm on which he now lives. Here he grew to manh<*«i * ~-'m completed the public school course. He won first prize at spelling conteM ^ r -I resentatives *>f rural schools of Adair County, March 29, 1890, at Kirksville. r. by Win. Hartford, School Commissioner. He took a course in the Normal v- I at Kirksville, after which he taught school three years, twice at West Center _ one term at Novinger. He then began farming, and has since followed that pation. After his father's death, Noveml>er 18, 1878, he lived at the old home r>L < and helped care for his mother till her death, August 20, 1910. |

He now owns a farm of 7.30 acres, three and one-half miles southwest <«f N-'-B inger. He is a breeder of Short Horn cattle, Duroc-Jerscy hogs and Perehcron h->r* I Coal underlies all of his land and has worked extensively Mine 21, Great Norrhtl Fuel Company being on a part of his farm. He is also interested in several ha--1! in Adair and Sullivan counties.

JACOB HOERRMANN was born and reared on a farm near Kirksville WM six years old his parents moved near Novinger, where his father died seven y later. He lived at home with his mother till grown. At present he owns a farm J 407 acres, known as the Knight farm, situated four miles northwest of Pure Air. h» handles fine cattle, Shropshire sheep and Perehcron horses.

Mr. Hoerrmann was born November 28. 180,r>, being a son of John and CVtina (Hetzel) Hoerrmann. He was married March 18, 1890. 1<» Margaret K! : : Cain, daughter of George W. and Christina (Novinger) Cain. They have three ^ - dren: George Bryan, born March X, 1S97; Malicl Ijcona, July 27, IMW: Or:- Opal, May 27, 1904. In |x>lities he is a Democrat.

GEORGE A. CAPPS, a native of Adair County, was born November 20. K> being a son of Andrew and Lucrctia (Allen) Capps. He was married Januan 1884, to Ellen Stanley, daughter of Josiah ami Hannah (Young) Stanley | Capps was born in Adair County June 20, 1803. They had five children, four i whom are living: Arlie, born March 2, 1887; Ora, February IS, 1889; Hallie. Jurat), 1S97; Beta, May 13, 1903. The oldest child, a girl, died in infancy

Mr. Capps was reared on a farm in this county, near Stahl, when- he lived i.-ji grown. After his marriage he began working for himself, and has always folic*'-: the occupation of fanning. At present he owns a farm of 180 acres just west of Stah a part of it being the old home place on which he was reared. The farm is well inproved. He is a breeder of Aberdeen-Angus cattle, Duroc-Jersey hogs an<i rYrcheron horses. His son, Arlie Capps, is a graduate of the Normal School at Kiriville, and is teaching at New London, Missouri. Ora Capps is now a student it r.y same institution, and is also a teacher. j

Andrew Capps, father of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Tenne**< 1 coming to Adair County in 184.5. He was killed at Centralia, during the ma.w I there at the time of the Civil War.

CHARLES C. HOWARD, son of Charles C and Mary J. (Carney H >^- was horn February 3, 1K79, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was married May 23. lv* to Miss Dora M. Thrasher, daughter of John W. and .lane (Conkle) Thrasher TV have one child - Grace Ellen, horn March 29, 1908. Mr. Howard was born . farm. His mother died when he was about four years old, and he then m*V - - home with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Parcel, at Kut lodge. Mi <-»-._- Here he live<l till about grown, attending the high school of that city. He ; in to learn the printer's trade in 1895, and in 1897 bought the Brashcar News. *b* he conducted till 1906, when he bought the Kirksville Daily Exprcs*. >b - ducted that paper until NovennVr 1, 1909, when he sold it to W. II. Ridgway ^. K. Iv Swain. On April 1"), 1910, he Ixmght the Daily Missouri an, at Colum^ which he conducted until July 1. 1911, when he started a new paper at that called the Daily Times. He has added new machinery, and now ha* what U sidered as one of the best, if not the best equipped daily newspajHT office in a ir.fr of its size in the Weal..

He belongs to the Odd Fellows, M. W. A. and Yoeman lodge**, and heari wife are both members of the Methodist Church, South. He is a Republican

JOSEPH J. SANDERS is a son of Thomas J. and Sarah E. Sanders. He born near Shibley's Point, June 25, 1879. He lived with his parents until en.rs. On August 12, 1900, he was married to Lulu Maud Hickman. She is a daughter - Joseph S. and Nancy E. Hickman. To this union two sons were horn, Guy ic: Vernon Sanders. In 1901 he moved three miles northwest of Stahl on a farm 100 acres. He is a breeder of pure bred and registered Short Horn cattle and Dun- Jersey swine. He has some as fine individuals as are to be found in the count)

DR. R. EMMET HAMILTON, son of Henry S. and Margaret (Wisenw Hamilton, was born March Hi, 1878, at Edina, Missouri. He was married Deornlxr 2, 1903, to Kutherme McMurry. They have two children: Virginia, born N vtmher 27, 1900; Eugene. November 23, 1909.

Mr. Hamilton came to Adair County with his parents in 1884, and ha? siii'-< made his home here. He attended the public schools; graduated from the hirkville High School in 1*94; graduated from the Missouri State Normal Sch<«o! Kirksville in 1900; took a post-graduate course at the same institution; attend- 1 the Missouri State 1'niversity; then the Chicago University, attending the meditv department; graduated at the American School of Osteopathy in 1904; then «aemployed at the A. S. O. as laboratory assistant. He served as instructor till 1W~ when he was promoted to Registrar, and in 1908 was made Dean of the Faculty which position he held until Aug. 1911. when he removed to St. Joseph. Mr>. t" practice Osteopathy.

FERNANDO W. CAIN was horn on the old Cain homestead. May 1.5. N< He is a son of George W. and Christina (Novinger) Cain. He married Miss tleiioi M. Jones December 27, 1S89. She is a daughter of James W. and Melissa J«w* They have two children: Hazel H., l>orn October 2, 1*90. and Marian B , lw>rn Mat-Is 25, 19(K).

When married, Mr. Cain left the old homestead to farm for himself. 11c bougt' his present farm in 1890, where he has since lived. The farm consists of 550 acre one and one-half miles southeast of Novinger. It extends almost to the city lit".1'* He is a breeder of Pereheron and Morgan horses. Mr. Cain is a Democrat.

HENRY P. SHOUSE was born in Kentucky, December 5, 1850, being a son of leorgc W . and FJizabeth (Rice) Shouse. He moved with his parents to Knox Couny in 1S.V2, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Millie McCoy, laughter of G. W. McCoy, in the year 1871. To their union were born six children, only one living: Cora died January 20, 1S70; Frank died August 12, 1883; {'earl died June 0, 1884; Birdie died October 21, 18(J."i; Tallie died November 11, 1901; (Jeorge VV. was born August 10, 1875.

He moved with his family to Colorado in 1879, where he remained four years. (His wife died in 1883 in Greek. Colorado, after which he returned to Adair County, Missouri, and was married to Martha Wilson, daughter of Joel and Angie (Davidson) Wilson. Mrs. Shouse is a native of Adair County, Missouri, born June 2, lSf>9. They had sevt n children born, only five of whom are living: Zack, born September 21, 1885; Glenn, February S, 1889; ()<lean, October 5, 1S01, died January 25, 1892; Bertha. February 25, 1893, died March 17, 1894; Ruby, January 22, 1895; Burthel, November 21, 1897; Blanche, August 21, 1900.

At pn-sent Mr. Shouse owns a farm on which he lives, consisting of seventy -wcres, five miles southeast of Gibbs, well improved. He is a Republican and a member of the Christian church.

SAMUEL WALLACE (deceased) was born near Youngstown, Adair County, Missouri. August 2S, 1875. He was a son of Hubert anil Jane Wallace. He was married January 20, 1900, to Julia Dunham, daughter of George H. and Sarah J. (Tracy; Dunham. Mrs. Wallace was born in Holt County, Nebraska, May 0, 1880. They had four children: Ruth, bom January 20, 1901; Robert, December 9, 11102; Vera, November 26, 1904; (Jeorge, August 9, 1907.

He was reared on the old Wallace homestead, living at home till his marriage. He owned a farm of twenty acres, adjoining the old home place. He lived there from the time of his marriage till his death, August 28, 1907. Since his death his widow and her brother, Henry Dunham, have been running the farm.

M. W. PLATZ was born in LaGrange County, Indiana, January 25, 1800, Ix-ing a son of Isaac and Hannah Platz. He was married August 11, 1889, to Lucy Power, daughter of Benjamin and Annie Power. They have three children: Myron Itennie, »>orn March 10, 1890; Cordie May, May 5, 1893; Flva Dee, August 31, 1898.

Mr Platz moved with his parents to Adair County, Missouri, in the fall of 1880. He has since lived and farmed in this county. He now owns a farm of eighty acres, situated in Wilson township, north half of the northeast quarter of section 4, township 01, range 13. He does general farming and stock raising. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the M. W. A. fraternity.

WILLIAM D. JONES came to Adair County with his parents, James M. and Mary Jones, when seven years old, settling about two and one-half miles northwest of where he now lives. He lived at home till his marriage, then began farming for himself. This occupation he has followed all his life, and now owns a farm of 409 acres, one mile northwest of Pure Air. He is a breeder of Hereford cattle, Poland- China hogs and Perchcron horses.

Mr. Jones was born in Sullivan County, Tennessw, October 14, 1800. He was married December 25, 1889, to Maggie Snyder, daughter of Samuel and Hester A. Snyder. They have four children: Clyde; Lura; Ross; John. Mr. Jones is a member of the Pure Air Draft Horse Company. In politics he is a Democrat.

CALVIN C. JAMES, son of Isaac and Nancy (Dean) James, was born jj F Madison, Iowa, < Ictobor 21, 1801. Ho was married December 13. 1880. to M. rja L. Dunham, daughter of Armstcad and Ellen (Dye) Dunham. They ha v. 1 children: I*ena K., born March 2.">, 1S82; Harry C, January 13, I880; Myr!*- March 1, 1S87. now Mrs. Calvin L. Chandler, of I^ouisinna, Missouri; Ham '<i married and lives in Ixmisiana; Archie B., December 10, 188*), lives at K;r---.i Missouri; Isaac C, November 20, 1S91, lives at Kirksville, Missouri.

Mr. James was l>orn on a farm. W hen nine years old he came to Adair ("-« with his parents. He lived with them till fifteen years old, attending th. school, then started out for himself. He went to Iowa, working at various tions. till 18S9, then started on the road as traveling sidesman, and eontirr^d that business till the spring of 1910. He returned to Adair County and resun-ni! occupation of farming, leasing the Doekery and Mills place, consisting of 140 m? five and one-half miles northeast of Kirksville. He still lives on this pls«v

LEMUEL JOHNSON was born in Indiana May 20. 1842, being a son of Mand Phoebe Johnson. He was married May 8, 1878, to Nora J. Wandell. d*i.£v of Lyman and Rebecca Wandell. They have two children: Jesse J.f bom Fruary 10. 1882; Josephine, May 20, 1892.

During the war Mr. Johnson enlisted in Company A, 39th Missouri Volu.v Infantry, being honorably discharged at the close of the war. He has lived Hi - county most of his life, coining here with his parents in 18o7. He now own* a : of 340 acres, situated - IK) acres in section 0, 200 in section 8, and 70 in seoii r in Wilson township, and dries general farming and stock raising. He is a K<: lican.

JOHN J. MORGAN is a native of Illinois and was born in Tike Count) lhat state August 17, 1S.V2, being a son of James R. and Maria A. (Howman M gan. He was married February 11, 1877, to Nancy A. Morgan, a daughter « f i renzo D. and Lucy A. (Hargisj Morgan. Mrs. Morgan was l>orn May 12. Iv in Sullivan County and resided then4 until her marriage and came to Adair CWr in 1877. Although Mrs. Morgan's maiden name was the same as that of hrr b. band, she was in no way related to him. They have two children: Susan J.. November 0. 1877, now the wife of Sam G. Wood, of Kirksville; Clam 0 A . Fruary 10. 189.V

Mr. Morgan moved with his parents to this county in 1850, driving ovirbi from Illinois with an ox team. They settled in Liberty township, when* his full1 bought a farm. Later his father sold out here and returned to Illinois, then to I"' Tennessee and other places, finally returning to Adair County in 1871, when : lived till his float h. August 12, 18S9. The elder Morgan was a native of TVnm^ and was born October 9, 1823. Mr. Morgan did not n«turn to Illinois with his fatl *r but renuunod here, making his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Lynch, ami I - made his home hen» continuously since 18oG. He lived on the farm till 1873, he came to Kirksville, learning the brick and stone mason trade, and has been gaged in this business continuously since that time. For a number of years Fw ^ his son-in-law, S. G. Wood, have also been engaged in the house raising and mov*; business. Then in 1907 they added the manufacture of cement blocks to their otr?- business. Mr. Morgan owns a Aery pretty home on West Harrison Street. they have lived for the past thirty years.

DEWITT C. GIBBS, son of A. L. and Mary A. (Garrabrant) Gibbs, is a native of Adair County. His wife was formerly Etta Boone. They were married January 1, 1S90. Her parents were George H. and Mary (Smallwood) Boone. They have no ehildren.

Born and reared on the old Gibbs homestead, he lived on the farm till grown, attending the public school. The city of Gibbs was built on a part of the old farm. Gibbs was started by him and his brother, F. W. Gibbs, and named in the honor of > t heir father.

Mr. Gibbs also took a course at the Smith Business College at Kirksville. After quitting school he conducted a store for James Whittacre at Gibbs for a short time, then went into the mercantile business at that place for himself. He conducts a store called the "Square Deal" at that place. He is a Republican in politics and has alwnys taken a keen interest in public affairs. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. While not a member of any church organization, he is a strong believer in the teachings of the Hniversalist church, being taught in early boyhood to believe in an all-wise God and victorious Savior, time and study has only the more convinced him that God is Father of all, Christ the Savior of all, Heaven the home of all.

VALANTINE A. JUDD was born in Louisville, Kentucky, September 15, 1835. His parents, Valantine W. and Rachel (Crannells) Judd, brought him to Adair County, Missouri, in 1850, settling near the present town of Voungstown, where they entered land. When grown, Mr. Judd began farming for himself. He has always been a farmer, and has lived in this county continuously since 1850. The farm he now owns is near Youngstown, just south of where he was reared. He has 128 acres. Near his home was built the first grist mill in the county by Col. Jones.

Mr. Judd was married to Delia Beetnan April 0, 1807. She was a daughter of Martin and Mary A. Beeman, and was born in Ohio, August 13, 1K25, coming to Adair County. Missouri, in 1845. Mrs. Judd died April 12, 1910. They had no children. Mrs. Judd was formerly the wife of Jeff Allen. They were married December 10, 1844. They had five children: I<ouisa, now Mrs. James Kiems; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Robert Gray; Maggie, now Mrs. I^ower Kibler; Jacob; Josephine, now Mrs. 1. C. Simler. Mrs. Kiems and Mrs. Simler are both residents of this county.

Mr. Valantine Judd is a Republican in politics, and a member of the G. A. R. In 1804 he joined Company A. 30th Missouri Infantry, and served till the close of the war.

JASPER L. SIBOLE, a fanner and coal dealer living near Xovinger, Missouri, was born in Adair County. Missouri, Oct. 28, 1808, being a son of Jasper N. ami Phoebe (Coo'<) Sibole. He was married Nov. 15, 1K0G. to Retta Long, daughter of William G. and Sarah A. (Dunham) Long. They had two children; Clifford L.. born March 13, 1800, Sadie L., July 3, 1001. One child, a boy. died in infancy. Mrs. Sibole is also a native of Adair County, born May 4, 1875, and comes from one of the oldest families in the county, both on her father's and mother's si<le.

Born on a farm in North Nineveh township, 1 mile east of Shibley's Point. Mr. Sibole lived with his parents till grown, then married and began farming for himself. He has been engaged in that occupation all his life. At present he owns a farm of eighty acres, three miles northwest of Xovinger. The land is underlaid with coal, much of it having been worked. Rombauer mine No. 3 being on his land. He does general farming and stock raising

Mr. Sibole is a Republican. For six years he served as constable of Nineveh township and was also road overseer of his district for some years. His wife is a member of the Church of God.

WILLIAM F. NIECE, son of (leorge and Barbara Niter, is a native of Adair County. He was born October 20, 1X59, near Pure Air. He has been engaged in farming all his life. The borne of W. V. Niece is one of the prettiest in the county. He has 500 acres of land, two miles southwest of Pure Air. The farm is well improved, ami the house is equipped with modern conveniences. He is a breeder of Short- Horn cattle, Poland-China hogs and Percherou horses.

Mr. Niece was married December 21, 1NS4, to Mattie L. Taylor. She was born March 2t>, 1X05, in Sullivan County, being a daughter of David I. and Nancy J. (Hannah) Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Niece have no children, but reared a nephew, Alhert Esehmnnn, son of Mr. Niece's sister. He was bom December 2ti. 1SS9. Mr. Xiecc belongs to the Republican party.

JOHN W. KIMBERLY came with his parents in a wagon, from Defiance County. Ohio, and settled in the western part of Adair County, Missouri, where his father lived and farmed till his death June 1, 1910. His mother is still living. Mr. Kim- In'rly lived at home till grown, then went to the Pacilic Coast, engaging in the logging business for a time. He was also in the abstract business at Mount Vernon, Washington. In 1X87 he returned to Adair County, Missouri, and has l>een engaged in farming and stock raising here since that time. He owns a farm of 240 acres, five and one-half miles southwest of Staid. He is a breeder of Short-Horn cattle, Perrheron horses and Poland-China hogs.

John Kimberly was born in Defiance County, Ohio, February 11. 1X01, being a son of Ira and Margaret (Wilson) Kimberly. He was married October 14, ISSN, to Maggie Anderson, daughter of Bryant and Martha (Dupree) Anderson. Mrs. Kimberly was born in Marion County, Indiana, September 11, 1805, coming to this county the same year. They had four children: Koscoe D., born October 29, 1SS9; S. Bland, May 15, 1X94; Randall J.. November 9, 1901; Raymond M., June N, 1905.

Mr. Kimberly is interested in other business enterprises besides his farm, being a stockholder and director in the Novinger Bank. He served eight years as Justice of the Peace of Morrow township, and director for Morrow township for the Adair County Mutual Insurance Company. He was the Democratic candidate for the legislature in 1902, and was beaten by only a few votes. In 1X98 he was also his party's nominee for Probate Judge and was defeated by a very small margin.

FRANCIS M. GILL I LAND is a native of Morgan County. Ohio, born November X, 1X55. He is a son of Jesse M. and Elizabeth Oilliland. He was married January 6, 1X81, to Eva M. Phipps, daughter of Samuel H. and Mary Phipps. Mrs. Oilliland was born in Noble County, Ohio, May Hi. 1S5.">. They have three children: Nora P., born February 10. IX<)4; Alta M., born February 22. 1X90; Shirley M., born August 11, 1X99.

Reared on a farm in Ohio. Mr. Cilliland lived at home till twenty-five years old. He learned the carj>entor*s trade, and worked at that business in Ohio till a few months after his marriage. He then came to this county, where he has since lived, following car|>entering and contracting several years. He then went to farming, in which occupation he is still engaged. At present he owns a farm of 2.T2 acres, one and onehalf miles south of Pure Air. He is a breeder of Short-Horn cattle. Poland-China hogs, and Percheron horses.

Mr. Gilliland is a Democrat in politics. He has served as assessor of Adair County for two terms, from 1X90 to 1X94. He is a large stockholder and director of the Novinger Bank, and helped organize that institution.

JUDGE U. S. G, KELLER, known as Grant Keller, was lx>rn in A«lair County, Missouri, March If). 1X01, bring a son of Samuel M. and Nancy < Crabtree i Keller. He was married Sept. 24, lSMi, t:» Miss Effie J. Burns, daughter of A H. and Martha J. Burns. They have six children: Sam B., aged thirteen; Homer. L., eleven; Carl Grant, nine; Thomas Karl, seven; Frederick, five; Clinton Hadley. two.

Judge Keller was born and reared on a farm seven miles east of Kirksville. Jlis father died when Mr. Keller was five years old and he continued to live with his mother till his marriage, helping to run the old home farm He then bought a part of the old home place, and continue:! the occupation of farming till 11MJ2. when he was elected Probate Judge. At this time he moved t > Kirksville to lake icharge of his office . In HM)0 he was re-elected and again in 1910, the term being four years. I fe st ill owns hi* farm of 1(H acres, eight miles east of Kirksville. He ttlso owns >ix acres and a residence property in Kirksville.

Judge Keller is an ardent Republican in politics ami belongs to the Masonic, 1 (). (). F.. K. of P., Elks, Yoemen, M. W. A., Redmen. A T A . Homesteader* Sind Sons of Veteran Fraternities. He is a member of the Methodist church.

WILLIAM McPIIETRIDGE is a native of Adair County, born near Novinger t.Mareh M), 1S19. His parents were William and Minerva MePhetridge. He was unarried November 21, 1X09. to Lizzie Bozarth, daughter of Milton J. and Julia Botzarth. Mrs. MePhetridge was also born in this county, October 27. 1XJX. They thad six children, four of whom are living: Clarence M.. born August 20, 1S70, died fSi ptember 2, 1X72; Kva S., born June If,, 1872, now Mrs. Jacob Shafer; Celia R., October 31, 1S74, now Mrs. Ira Wimber; Sarah J.. March 21, 1X7S, now Mrs. O. A. Bliven; one child died in infancy, Gracie F. MePhetridge, born August. ISSCi.

Mr. MePhetridge lived at home till grown and married. He now owns a farm adjoining his home place, consisting of 240 aero, one mile west of Novinger. Tin* land is part of the old Me Phetridge homestead, land entered by his father. His father was a native of Tennessee, born in 1X13. He came to this county in 1X11, living here till his death in 1X7X. Mrs. MePhetridge also belongs to an old family, <oine of her people coining lrrc in 1X33. Her cousin, J. M Bozarth, elaimed to be the fir.->t white child born in tlie county.

W illiam MePhetridge is a Democrat, am! a member of the Presbyterian church. On August S, 1X02, soon after the battle of Kirksville. he joined Capt. Arnold's Company and Col. Franklin's regiment, but saw only a little service.

JUDGE SEYMOR J. REED was born in Will County. Illinois. July 24.isf,4, fsing a son of Waterman and Ruth (Ingraham) Reed. He was married November 1H7H. to Minnie C. Klmore, daughter oi William and Eliza Elmore. They hat! -even children, only four of whom are living: Olive, born February 22, 1XX0, now the wife of J. A. Bundy; Waterman W.. July X, 1XX1; Eliza, March 17, ISM. now Mrs. J. G. HyndsJ Jessie. June 17, 1X92, now the wife of Jesse Patton.

Mr. Ree<l moved to Adair County with his parents in 1X09, settling near Old Wilsontown. He was reared there on a farm, attending the public school. He afterward took a course at the State Normal School at Kirksville. He taught school f<»r a short time, also engaged in railroad business one year, then took up the occupation of farming and has followed it continuously since. He owns a farm of 2 If) acres, two miles west of Gibbs, Missouri. Mrs. Reed was born in Adair County, l»eing a member of one of the oldest families in the county.

A. R. ZENTZ was born in vStark County, Ohio, January 11, 184"). His parents were Georgo and Susan (Heed) Zentz. He was married May 2, 1K72, to Barbara K. Wares of Macon County. Mrs. Zentz is a daughter of William and Polly Wares. They had eight children, six of whom are living: Richard, born February 4, 1873, died May 6, 18SK; J. F., November 20, 1875, died June 5, 1901); Sylvester, January is, 1NM; Lyla E., June 27, 1883; George E., December 12, 18X5; Aubrey L., September 6, 1887; Irvin, November 17, 1891; Hay, March 17, 1893.

Mr. Zentz lived on the farm in Ohio till August 12, 1802, when he enlisted in i Company B., 104 Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till June 28, 1865, when he i was honorably discharged. For the last eighteen months of his service he served as ' .sjM'cial messenger for headquarters of the Army of Ohio, at Cincinnati, being stationed at Camp Dennison. In the early part of the war he saw much active service. At the close of the war he returned home and worked at the carjwnter's trade for two years, then went to Pennsylvania for a few months. In June 1808, he came to Missouri and settled in Macon County, working at the carpenter's trade and farming. In 1891 he moved to Brashear and later bought a farm four miles southeast of that place, where he lived till the spring of 1910, when he moved back to Brashear. He turned the farm over to his sons, George and Aubrey. It is known as Fairview farm, and consists of 100 acres, eighty acres being in Knox County.

JCDGE JACOB H. SHOOP was born and reared on the old Shoop farm, one and one-fourth miles northeast of Novinger. He lived at home with his parents till grown, then formed a partnership with his father, married and continued to live at the old home place. After the death of his parents he bought the other heirs out of their |>ortion of the property, and continued to live on the home farm. He still lives there and also owns a fruit farm in South Missouri. He has an interest in the Novinger Bank and is interested in various other business enterprises. He is a stockholder and director in the Burk Bros. Packing Company.

Mr. Shoop was born December 13, 18(5;'), a son of Philip D. and Frances Shoop. He w:u* married March 22, 18%, to Julia Fox,daughter of Martin and Johanna (Smith) l't>\. Mrs. Shoop was born in St. I^ouis, November 14, 1875, coming to Adair County in 1X7X. They have three children: Sadie J., born February 21, 1897; Flora C, ]).-i-omber 4, 1900; Frances S., December 7, 1907.

Philip D. Shoop, his father, was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, March Hi. ls:i4, and came to Adair County in 1x42. He lived here till his death in 1902. H<- was also a member of the County Court from the .same district in which his son ,> now serving. This district has also been served in that capacity by four of his relative*: James II. Novinger, S. F. Stahl, Adam Shoop, and G. W. Novinger.

Jacob H. Shoop is a Democrat in polities. He was defeated in 1904 for Keprc- - ntafive in the State Legislature in the Republican landslide of that year, but ran *00 votes ahead of the national Democratic ticket. In 1910 he was elected County ludjje of the first district on the Democratic ticket. The district is normally 300 liepublican majority. He is a member of the K. of P. lodge. Besides his other aterests he owns one-half interest in 4X0 acres in Canada.

JAMES H. KINNEAR was born in .Jefferson County, Indiana, August > 1841, and is a son of William D. ami Barbara Kinnear. lie was marrifsl March 1872, to Millie A. Cirisham. They have no children.

Mr. Kinnear was l>orn and reared t>n a farm in Indiana, arid lived there with 1 parents till the beginning of the Civil War. He then enlisted in Company D. 1 > Indiana Volunteer Infantry, this l>cing the first regiment in Indiana enlisting : three years' service. It has the record of making the first charge ami captmv artillery ami flag of any three year regiment in the service. This capture was in v.- July 11, 1861, at Rich Mountain, West Virginia. He served in Virginia till iv and was then sent to Charleston, South Carolina. He was engaged in the siegf Charleston and assisted in constructing the celebrated "Swamp Angel" used in tk engagement. He re-enlisted at Jacksonville, Florida, December S, 1864. In Ap-_! 18<i,), he returned to Virginia as a member of the second division oi the Army of il James, ami took part in all the battles in which that division was engaged was sent to re-enforce Grant at Cool Harbor in June, 1864; then to Petersburg. took part in all the battles along the Potomac up to December, 1864. He was -h-i sent. to Fort Fisher and assisted in its capture January 15, 186a. The army wa> :h-: sent to Wilmington, North Carolina, and Mr. Kinnear remained there with hi- >..'- tachment till mustered out of service, September 23. 1 86a, as First Lieutenant. pany B, 13th ln<liana Volunteer Infantry.

At the close of the war Mr. Kinnear returned home and remained there till W then went to Minnesota, remaining till 1870. He then came to Kirksville. while has since lived. Immediately after coming here he went into the saddle and harness business, continuing that business till 1900. At that time he sold out and tired from business.

Mr. Kinnear is an ardent Republican and has been much honored by bis par; He has lx'en a delegate to almost every convention in the district, county and - for many years, and was also a delegate to the National Convention, at Minneaj*'! in IS02. He was a member of the City Council for a number of terms and s»-n as Sheriff of Adair County from 188a to 18S1). two terms. Mr. Kinnear is an thusiastic member of the Masonic order ami has held all the highest offices in tin- ^ of that fraternity.

RALPH R. CAMPBELL was born in McDonough County, Illinois. Jam;.-: a, 1SS7, a son of K. B. and Matilda A. Campbell. He was married December K 1008, to (I race Dickson. They have no children.

Mr. Campbell was born on a farm in Illinois, but when he was four years his parents moved to Stronghursl, Illinois, where his father went into business U> graduated from the high school at Stronghurst and also the State Normal Si h<»>! at Kirksville, Missouri.