Adair County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 5 of 8)

Mr. Campbell moved to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents in H*C and has lived here continuously since. After completing his course at the Normx School he taught school two yenrs at Milan, Missouri. In the meantime his fat L« r had gone into the banking business at Gibbs, and he quit teaching and entered i!- bank as assistant cashier and was later promoted to cashier, which position he n*»w holds.

He is Republican in politics, and he and his wife are both members of the Chntian church. He is a member of the official board of the church at Gibbs

FRANK M. BUCKINGHAM was born in Birmingham, Iowa, December 1865, being a son of Edward Dorsey and Susan Buckingham. He was man August 24, 1803, to I let tie Florence Power, of Memphis, Missouri, daughter of Jan Power. Two children have been born to them: Mildred, October 7, Jar,. Dorsey, October .it), 1901.

Mr. Buckingham's mother died when he was small and he moved with hi> tV: to Knox County, Missouri, when about ten years old. They lived there cm a .: till 1873. when they moved to Adair County, settling near Brashcar. lb in there on a farm and assisted in running it till 1SN4, when his fatlier died. H«- a to Kirksville in the fall of 1N*7 and went to work in the Journal office, learning ' printer's trade. He remained with that paper till 1003, when he nave up hi> ;« t.ion and moved to Green City. He lived there till the spring of 1 0 1 1 rind \v:l« gaged in the wholesale produce business. At that time he sold his intereM and returned to Kirksville, accepting the position of bookkeeper and general - licitor for the Kirksville Journal, which place he still holds. Mr. Buekinthitn interested in other business enterprises, is a stockholder and director of the Hi' of Green City, and owns stock in the Journal Pointing Cempany and Kirk.-. Trust Company.

He is a member oi the Masonic Lxidge, No. 10."). Kirksville. He is a ReptiMi. in polities. He and his family are numbers of the Presbyterian church.

AUGUSTUS M. ELLIS, son of Daniel U. and Elanor (Thompson : Ellis * born January 20, 1S52, in Brown County, Ohio. He moved to Iowa with his par.: when eight years old, and lived there with then) till twenty years of age, then i! came to Adair County. His father died in 1870, and Mrs. Ellis makes her h«»n.- with her son Augustus M. Mr. Ellis has been engaged in farming all his life. H owns 142 acres of well improved land, three miles southwest of Kirksville, also v acres one and one-half mihs sout h of his home place, and handles Poll* d-Ansu- Short-Horn and Jersey cattle, doing a dairy business. He also raises Poland-Chi and Duroc Jersey hogs.

Mr. Ellis and his mother are both members of the Methodist Episcopal ehurcr LEWIS CLEVENGER was born April 20, 188."), at Indianola, Iowa. He k a son of Jasper N. and Mary Clevenger. He lived at home till grown, then went inm> mining business. In 1003 he moved to Connelsville. Here he followed the minim: business till 1010, when he began teaching school, an occupation in which he is st til engaged.

Mr. Clevenger took a course in instrumental music at Des Moines Musical College, and is a very accomplished pianist . He is a very active worker in the Odd Fallow lodge, and is now grand representative of District twenty-one.

WILLIAM EVANS is a native of Wales, born January 20, 1854. His parent? were John and Elizabeth Evans. He was married December 20. 1803. to Nanni*- Brackney, daughter of George Washington and Martha Brackney. They have six children: George W., born December 16, 1804; Elizabeth, August S, I $96: Frank David, January 22, 1809; Joseph E., November 5, 1900; John, September 25, 1902; Daniel, March 25, 1006.

Mr. Evans came to Adair County, Missouri, in November, 1890, and has siDrr lived here and farmed. He emigrated from Wales when a young man. He w>» owns a farm of 240 acres, 4 miles south of Gibbs. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist. Episcopal Church, North. He is interested in thz civil and educational developments of the county, and is a loyal citizen.

ALBERT SMITH, son of Jefferson and Margaret (Chandler; Smith, was l»n in Adair County, one mile west of Kirksville, Missouri. September 20, 1S74. was married December 24, 1896 to Alice E. Ellis. Mrs. Smith was born in Attar County, September 1, 1875, a daughter of Daniel H. and Elanor (Thompson) EIh« They have one child: Clarence A., born October 3, 1897.

Mr. Smith was reared on a farm near Kirksville. He lived at home with : parents until sixteen years old, then made his home with A. W. Cunningham ;r this county till twenty-two years of age. He then began farming for himsolf. continuing in that occupation since that time. When married he went into busruswith his brother-in-law, A. M. Ellis. They live together on a farm three milsouthwest of Kirksville. The farm consists of 142 acres of well improved land win a pretty home. Mr. Smith is a member of the M. W. A. lodge, and belongs tn the Methodist church.

GEORGE W. EITEL, son of Christopher and Catherine (Etzel) Eitel, »iborn December 25, 1864. He is a native of this county, lw>rn twelve miles south Kirksville. He wns united in marriage February 14, 1906, to Cora B. Sutton. Xli> Eitel was born in Sullivan County, August 18, 1878, a daughter of Thomas and Pole Sutton. They have no children. Mr. Eitel lived in the Illinois Bend neighboring till 1872, then moved to the Pure Air neighborhood, when* he has since lived. Howns a farm of 120 acres, t wo miles south of Pure Air. He is a breeder of Porrheivr: horses, and a member of the Pure Air Horse Breeders' Assoeiation.

Christopher Eitel, father of George Eitel, was born in Fairfield County, Ohi> July 27, 1836. He came to this county in 1X55, and died May 19, 190S. His wifis still living, and makes her home with her daughters, Mrs. Philip Camagey an 1 Mrs. Lewis Schillie.

ROBERT DOLAN, a farmer and stork raiser living near Novinger, was horn in Cass County, Illinois, August 16, 18(>8, and moved to Adair County, Missouri with his parents, Patrick and Malinda (Wurtman) Dolan, when about a year ol<l settling near Novinger. Living at home till grown, he attended the public s<*ho«»; ami took a course at the Normal School at Kirksville, also attended the private normal school at Chillicothe. After teaching school ten years, principally in Adair County, be began farming, and has followed that occupation since, always makirr* his home in Adair County since coming here. He is a breeder of Short-Horn cattl.' Duroc-Jersey hogs. Pen-heron horses, etc.

Mr. D.)lan was married December 13, 1892, to Cora Lake, daughter of I/conid;<» and Nancy (Cory ) Lake She was Ijorn in Clark County February IS. IS70. Thc> had eight children: Olney B., born September 30. 1X93; David L., December 14. 1X95; Stella L.. February 2X. 1898; Claude L . July 9. 1900; Keturah Pauline. Mar. h 21. 1903; Gladys A.. July 22, 1905. died December 3, 1900; I-ola F . September 27, 1907; Tolcy Nelson. December 20, 1910 Mr. Dolan is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist church, and belongs to the I. O. (). F. lo<lge.

CALVIN J. BARGER, horn in Adams County, Illinois, July 27, 1802, is a son of Daniel ant! Martha (Willard) Barker. He lived on the farm in Adams County until grown, then married and fanned for himself. In 1892 he came to Adair County. Missouri, and bought a farm of 107 acres, four and one-half miles northeast of Kirksville, where he still resides. The farm is a splendid one, with modern improvements and a pretty home. He does general farming, lias Jersey eat tie, Chester \\ hite hogs, and fine horses.

Mr. Barger was married November 25, 1KS0, to Miss Mary Clark, daughter of David and Cornelia Clark, who were old settlers of Adair County. They have four children: Iva Eunice, born October 10, 1893; Orpha Ellen, November 11, 1895; Choc M D., March 23, 1898; Carlin David, Feb. 12, 1900.

D. P. OTTO, a native of Boone County, Missouri, was born September 15, 1S81, being a son of Michael Otto. In 1884 his parents brought him to Adair County, where he has since lived. At present he owns a good farm of 297 1-2 acres of land in Adair County, in connection with his brother, \y. H. Otto, and engages in stock raising, making a speciality of raising fine jacks. He is a Democrat in politics and belongs to the I. O. O. F. lodge. No. 553, at Sperry.

W. H. OTTO, a native of Boone County, Missouri, w:is born November 25, 1S74, In ing a son of Michael and P. S. Otto. He was married October 19, 1910. to l^'ona Yoss, daughter of George and Mary Yoss. He came to Adair County. Missouri, with his parents in 1884. making this his heme since that time. In connection with bis brother, D. P. Otto, he owns 297 acres of land situated near Sperry. They make a speciality of raising fine jack*. Near here was foaled and raised Missouri Queen, the famous mule which took the premiums at the State Fair.

GEORGE A. DAVIS, son of John A. and Martha J. (Gatlcn) Davis, was horn in Sebuvler County. January 2(5, 1809. He married Miss Mary C. Baker. November 24, 1S94. Mrs. Davis is a daughter of John and Caroline (Swagert * Baker. They have three children living and two dead: Caroline, born February 27, 1897, died in infancy; Cleola, April 13. 1898, died August 13, 19(H); Forest. April 29. 1901; Aubrey, April 23, 1903; and George O., born October 10, 1907.

Mr. Davis was reared on a farm just across the line in Schuyler County, living there with his parents till grown and married. He then starts! fanning for himself. He was in the bridge building business in Schuyler County for twelve years; doing much of that work in this county. In 1900 he bought his present farm, where he has since resided. His farm consists of 280 acres one mile east of Yarrow. He raises Black Pole cattle, .Poland-China Iioks. and Shropshire sheep.

T. O. PEMBERTON is a native of Adair County, Missouri, bom in Wilson township January 3, 1880. He is a son of Hayden and Sophia Pcmbcrton. lie was married September 3, 1905. to Ethel C. Boon, daughter of George and Ida Boon. They have one child - Thomas Boon, born June 10. 190S.

Mr. Pemberton owns 120 acres of land situated one mile northeast of Gibbs. He engages in general farming and stock raising. He is a Democrat and a memlier of the Christian church.

JACOB IRVING HESS, a public school teacher, was born July A\, 1V>7. Lima, Illinois. He was reared on a farm. He was educated in the country school! of Adams County, graduated from the Lima Public Schools in 1900. He uttemlci the Chillieothe Normal School, Chillicothc, Missouri, two years. HH)9-10. He at present prineipal of the Connelsville High School of this county. He is author of "Son^s of the Mississippi," a volume of poems and other selections.

The names of his parents are Jacob and Amanda. He owns a farm near Lima. Illinois. He is single, a Republican in politics, a member of the Christian churrfi and belongs to the Court of Honor Lodge. He lives in the City of Kirksville.

GEORGE LORTON w:ix born in Kirksville, December 28, 1SM», a son of Lafayette and Anna I/>rton. He was married February 22, 1!H 1, to Ada Millay, daughter of Robert T. and Laura Millay.

Mr. Iworton is a staunch Republican. He served as deputy county clerk from 1W7 to 1909, under J. T. Waddill. He entered the grocery and meat business December 1, 1909, the firm being known ax Kerns it Lorton. Mr. Ix>rton is a partner of Mr. Kerns. They oecupy a building in Miller Block, Kirksville. Mr. I^orton was reared on a farm, north of Kirksville. He attended the State Normal School from 1903 to 11)01. He belongs to the Elks, Masons, K. of P., and M. W. A. lodges.

OBEDIAH LOWE was born in Adair County, Missouri, December 31, lStio. being son of Andrew and Effie (Allbright ) Ixnve. He wax married August (i, 1S93, to Lula M. (minings, born November 3, lS7o. She is a daughter of James H. and Surah Ginning*. They have two children: Virgil, born November 24, 1S<>4; Glenn, December 30, 189<>.

Mr. I^owe was born and reared on a farm, living on the old home place, about six miles northeast of Kirksville. till about eighteen years old. He attended the public schools. When grown he leased a portion of his father's farm. After his marriage he moved to the farm on which he now lives, which Mrs. Lowe inherited from her father, Harvey Ginnings. It consists of eighty-five acres and has since been thoroughly improved, some splendid buildings having been erected. He handles thoroughbred Duroe-Jerscy hogs, fine mules, horses and cattle, a picture of a portion of one of his herds being given herewith. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.

H. B. ROSS was born in Illinois, May 9, 1861, being a son of Erastus M. and Julia It. Rons. He was married January X, 1890, to Addie Mills, daughter of Charles It. and Lucy A. Mills. They have one child - Leslie Mills Ross, born January 14, 1905.

Mr. Ross was reared on a farm in Illinois, and attended the public school. He brought bis family to Adair County, Missouri, December 24, 1908, and has since made hi* home here. His farm consists of eighty acres, situated four mil«\s southeast of Gibbs. He does general farming and stock raising.

THOMAS J. SPENCER is a native of Ripley County, Indiana, born March HO. 1844. His parents were James M. and Ruth Spencer. He was married August 23, 1873, to Martha K. Howerton, daughter of Robert and Harriet Howerton. They have four children: Walter E., born May HI, 1874; James Robert, July 29. 1877; Lillic Mabel, January 2, 1880; Frank Earl, July 7, 1883.

Mr. Spcnecr is one of the influential men of this territory ami belongs to one of the historical families of the county. He h:is played a very prominent part in the development of the county. He came to Adair County in 1856 and has seen the constant growth from a wild country to a flourishing community.

He is Republican in politics, a member of Sergeant Ryon Post, No. 214, G. A. R., at Bra-shear, and belongs to the I. (). O. F., No. 522, at Brashear. He served during the war in Company A, 39th Missouri Infantry for one year.

DR. WALTER S. HALL, a native of Pendleton County, Kentucky, was born August 24, 1840, a son of Jefferson Y. and Cynthia Hall. He was united in marriage to Emily F. Heryford, who died October 15, 1890. They had six children: Walter; Irene (now dead; she was Mrs. George Richardson); Edell (now dead; she was Mrs. Robert Burris); Maude, now Mrs. Pearl Catherton; Minnie, now Mrs. Olin Mac- Guire; Frank, single. He was again married June 9, 1909. to Mary E. Rodcay, who was accidentally burned to death March, 1910. They had no children.

Dr. Hall was born in Kentucky, but moved to Knox County with his parents in 1850. He was reared in that county, attending the public schools, and then studied medicine. He attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, graduating in 1877. then entered the practice in this county at Sublette. He remained there eight years, then went to Burlington Junction, remaining two years, then to Hugoton, Kansas for two years, back to Burlington Junction for about one and one-half years. He next went to Hurdland, then to Kirksville, remaining six years. In the meantime he studied Osteopathy. He practiced in various places, and finally went to Novinger in 1901, where he now resides and is engaged in practice.

CHARLES HARMON was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15, 1X09. being a son of Stephen and Thursday E. Harmon. He was married June 0, 1S97. to May Williams, daughter of William and Caroline W illiams. They had six children: Leo, born April 29. 189S; Emma, March 15. 1900: Albert. March 22, 1902; Gail, January 29. 1904; Otis, October M), 1905; Earl. March 2S. 1909.

Mr. Harmon came to Adair County in 1*09, when only two months old. His parents settled near Novinger, lived there a few years, then lived near Stahl. When '-ighteen years old Mr. Harmon began farming for himself and has always been engaged in that occupation. He owns a farm of 210 acres, five miles southwest of Stahl. He is a breeder of Short-Horn cattle. Poland-China hogs and line horses. He is a Republican in politics.

ROBERT LOCKLIN was born in Knox County, Illinois, February 24. W. His parents wore Henry and Bridget (Welch; Loeklin. He wjus married Nowr 15, 1HS8, to Mary B. Kiernan, daughter of Patrick and Bridget (MeGrath hi nan. They have four children: George K., born November 9. 1SX9: Man- i December 23, 1894; Agnes, Deceinlier 12, 18%; William H., January 2s. 1W>

Mr. I/ocklin remained in Illinois till grown, then married and farmed for I self in Illinois till 1907. In March of that year he bought his present farm moved to this county, where he has since lived. The farm consists of :>U0 on the northwest limits of Kirksville. lie is a breeder of pure bred Pcrcheron N :- Poland-China hogs, and Short -Horn cattle. When in Illinois he attended 1 1*-- [ lie school and took a course at the Galcsburg Business College. He- was a !mti:: of the County Commission of Knox County, Illinois, for two terms; assessor ->'< township two terms; collector two terms, and served his county in other mini - pacities. !!<- is a Democrat, and takes great interest in j>olities. He i> a niffii!-: the Catholic church.

GEORGE F. W'lLLIAMS was born in Putnam County, Indiana. April 7, iv being a son of Pressley and Ann I Cope ) Williams. He was married in July. iv. to Miss Harriet Miles, while at home on a furlough from the war. She died in hv" They had six children, four of whom are living: Delhert W.; Lizzie- F.. wh«> in 1892, and was then the wife of Frank Price: Harley X.; Callie A., now the wi:'» , John ){. Bullard; Cojh1, now tlie wife of II. A. Thornburg; Myrtle. died in >N~ Mr. Williams was again married in 1 Sll 1 to Emma Leech, a widow, and daughter David Burt. They have no children.

Mr. Williams was born and reared on a farm in Indiana, living there wirL 1 parents till 18">6. when he came to Adair County, where he has since resided.

After coming here he wjis engaged in farming for a short time and then work for Simeon Klliott in a grist and saw mill. Soon afterward the mill was sold to Mali- Paul and moved to Paul Town. He then worked for Paul till 18o9, and then wn to Texas, where he remained about six months, then returned to Adair Coun -

Soon after the war broke out in 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Berge's W est. t Sharpshooters, under command of Col. Berge of St. Ixniis. Later this regiment * called the 14th Missouri Sharpshooters. Then in the fall of 1862 a number of recruits were added from Illinois, and the name was changed to 66th Illinois Shanshooters. The regiment, was a famous one and did valiant service in many h.-mi fought battles. The soldiers were equipped with the then latest pattern of rirv and each molded his own bullets. Mr. Williams took part in the engagements i Fort Donaldson, both fights at Corinth, and the siege at Atlanta. He was disehan>-i in 1864, his term of service having expired.

At the clow of the war Mr. Williams returned to this county, and was engafi^- in farming for a time and was also in the milling business here for a number of year-

He served as Sheriff of Adair County from 1889 to 1891, and was again deer"! in 1908, for a term of four years. He has been connected with the office either v« Deputy or Sheriff almost continuously since 1867, with the exception of the encuiubency of J. II. Kinnear. He also served as deputy U. 8. Marshal for twelve yearserving under licffingwell, Coste, Couzins, and the latter's daughter, Phoebe Count*-

JAMES A. COOLEY was born in Madison County, Iowa, January 20. 1N72, a sem of F. J. ami Kosa Cooley. He- married Miss Ruby Be>we-n, elaughter of A. and Klla C. Bow.-n, April 13, 1001. They have one child, Barbara, bene. April 7, BMW.

Horn and reareel on a farm in Iowa, he- remained there till abe.ui twenty years old. attending tin* public schools. He came to Kirksville and end-red the State Normal School, taking a course of two and one-half years; graduating in the elemenlury course in 1S04, Inning the honor of leading his class. He taught in Clay County during that summer and the next winter, and attended the Kansas Stat:- Normal School at Kmporia the next year, graduating in June, IS'.Mi, in the classical course. :tk> winning first honors in debate in that institution. After his graduation there, ft" returned to Kirksville and read law. being admitted to the bar in .March, 1S07. He has been practicing law continuously since that time.

Mr. Cooley was city attorney lor one term, was elected prosecuting attorney m 1902, r«>-eh-cled in BM)4, and declined a third nomination. He was t'oe Republican nominee for Circuit Judge- against Judge Shelton, having no opposition in the j >rirnary. He belongs to the Klks and K. of P. lodges.

ROBERT PROPST was born in Adair County, Missouri, July .">, IS.V,, being - son of Robert and Malimla Propst. He was married March 24, 1S7S, to Mary Miller, daughter of Nicholas and Flizabeth Miller. They have seven children: Matinda Iv. born March 12. 1S70; Joseph, January 23, ISM; Viola Cennethi, January 27, ISSo; Sarah M., February 17, lNSo; Lula May, August 2S, 1SS7; Rol>ert 1\ December 6, 1K90; Cecil McKinley, June Hi. 1S90.

Mr. I'ropst. lived on a farm in Adair County until IS90, then moveil to Bra.shear, retiring from the active life of farming. He rents his land. He is Republican in politics ;md a member of the Tinted Brethren church.

SANFORD J. MILLER, bom at Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania, May 20. 1S.">4, i> a son of Jonathan B. and Polly A. Miller. He was married November 12. UM)'.i. to Mary C. Greenwood, daughter of Pay ton F. ami Julia A. Greenwood. Mr. Miller lived at home and learned the blacksmith trade, until he was twenty-three years "Id; he then clerked in a store- fe>r \\. H. and I. N. Foster, at Honesdale. Pennsylvania, for nearly four years. He was also Chief of the Fire Department at Honesdale f ir three years, after which he went into the- me-re-antile- busine-ss at Pleasant Mount. In 1SS!S he sold out ami came* d> Kirksville, Missouri. On e-otning he-re- he- went into t'ie livery busine-ss which he conducted for seve-ral ye-ars, also handling fine- Imrses. la 1904 he sole! emt his livery busim-ss. and a year later furnished ami openeel up the- Dx-k'Tv Hotel, which was soon re-garele-d as one e>f the- best hote-ls in the- staie-. After 4 mducting the- hotel for about one ye-ar. he- s;ild out and built a large barn ami began smarting Percheron anel French Coach horse-s from France*. Mr. Mille-r makes fre>m "»e to three trips a year to France, buys the- best the market affords, anel ships them 1 fa Kirksville-, Missouri. He- give-s one- public sale- every ye-ar anel elispe>.scs of many .privately. Much e»f his time he ilevot.es to the bree-ding e>f Percherem and Fre-m-h Coach horses, Stanelarel Bre-d T renters ami Mamtnoth Black Jaeks. Mr. Mille-r , put the first registered Percherem horse into the eemnty. alse> the- first imported horse ever brought, into the e-ounty, ami was the- first man in the- state te> make- an imi>ortatiem elire-e-t frerni Furope to the State of Missouri.

JAMES WELLMAN was reared on a farm near Queen City, Missouri. He was born in Schuyler County, August Ml, lN.'iN, being a son of John and Eliza (Tarrj WHlman. He was married August III, 1NS4, to Mary E. Bass, daughter of Wright :iiitl Klizahcth (Hughes) Bass. She was l>orn January 1, lSti',1, and died February I I. 1*HH. They had nine children, eight of whom are living: Clarence, Ethel, Minnie M., Elsa I.,, Harley (1.. Homer, Vernon. John.

Mr. Wellman remained at home with his parents till his marriage, then began fzirming for himself. He moved to Adair County shortly before his marriage, where hc» continued farming till 19tKt. He then moved to Connelsville, and went into the livery business in which he is still engaged, being in partnership with his brother, X. H. Wellman. He is a member of the I. (>. O. V. and Voeman lodges.

BENJAMIN R. \V ATKINS was born in lord County. Illinois. August 29, ISTI, a son of Isaiah and Mary E. (Layton) Watkins. He was united in marriage February I">, 1S<>4, to Anna Johnson, daughter of Charles (>. and Esther (Peterson) r Johnson. They have two children: Lula M., born September 22, 1 SiMi ; Benjamin [ KI.Ioii, May 27. 1K«)9.

Mr. Watkins was born ami reared on a farm in Illinois. He started out for himk s*df when only twelve yi'ars old, working at various occupations. When grown he ! niurrieil and farmed ami ran a thresher in Illinois. He continued that work till I 1!>()9, when he bought his present farm and moved to this county. The farm cont Mst s of eighty acres, four miles southeast of Kirksville. He does general farming and st4»« k raising.

WILLIAM C. R. WINSLOW was born in Hancock County. Illinois, September 1. 1S»"»I, being a son of William Henry and Sarah Ann Winslow. He was married IVoember 24. 1NS4. to Ida E. Musson, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Musson. They had five children: Iva E., born September 15. ISNK; Joseph A., February f 17, 1*92: Rachel Helen, March 2.1, I SiM ; Mary Eva, March 12. IS9S; William Maurice, September IS, 1902. All the children are single and living at home except (he

Mr. Winslow was Imihi on a farm in Illinois. His father died at Nashville in i the hospital during the war. His mother then married Abel Cordon, and in 1 S«»7 be came to Adair County with his mother and stepfather, and was reared on a farm in this county. When grown he married and began farming for himself, and has followed that occupation all his life. In 1909 he moved his family to Kirksville to send his children to school, but he still spends most of his time on the farm, making a sjwciality of breeding Short-Horn cattle and doing general farming and stock raising. Mr. Winslow is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

J. W. WILSON, a native of Wilson township, Adair County, Missouri, was bom January 26, 1H4S, a son of J. C. and Angemira Wilson. He was married January 2t». IH09. to Harriett E. Tipton, daughter of William W. and Harriett Tipton. They have four children living: Viola, born December S, ISt>9; Herbert J , September 11. IS71: Edith J.. August 2.'>, IS7">; Virginia L , October 22, iss«>.

Mr. Wilson has a farm of eighty acres, situated three and one-half miles southeast of Cibbs. where he engages in general farming ami stock raising. He is a member of the Baptist Missionary church, ami a Republican in politics. His wife is :i member of the Methodist church.

C. T. WOODS was born March 10, 1874, in Adair County, Missouri, lit* in a son of Asa and Ix-ah J. Woods. He wn» married September 23, 1S90, to Edith Wilson, daughter of J. W. and Harriett Wilson. They have one child - Karhel, born August 9. 1S99.

Mr. Woods owns ISO acres of land, three and one-half miles south of ( Jibbs. He di»f> general farming and stock raising. He is a Republican in |K>litics and a member of the M. W. A. fraternity.

WILLIAM SHERMAN REYNOLDS was born in Adair County, Missouri, September 20. ISO"), being a son of W. B. and Ruth Reynolds. He was married Dc- ' < -ember 1"). 1SSS, to Lillie Buck master. They have three children: Madge A., . born August. 2, lssu; Ruth D, April 27, IS<W; Robert W.. May 11, 1001.

Mr. Reynolds was engaged in the general merchandise business at Greentop, Missouri, for several years, but for the past twenty years has Iwen farming. Hedt als * in Short-Horn cattle, line horses, Berkshire hogs and Shropshire sheep. He is a Re- I publican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

HENRY FRANKFORD is a native of Adair County, Missouri, born November I '.i. 1S.")7. He is a son of James and Amanda Frankford. He was married February i 4. 1N77, to Liddie A. Pifer. daughter of Peter and Liddie Pifer. They have two chil- I drcn: Maud \\, born Mav 27, 1S79; (trace, September 4, 1*M.

Mr. Frankford was born and reared in this county and has lived here all his life, spending most of his time at Novinger. He lived with his parents till grown and was feir many years engaged in the saw-mill business. He served as deputy sheriff under <!. W. Rupe from 1S0M to 1S07, making his home in Kirksville during that time. He then returned to Novinger, where he now lives. In the spring of 1910 he was appointed postmaster at that place, which position he now holds.

Mrs. Frankford is al-o a native of Adair County, and was born February 27. ls.">N. Her mother, Mrs Liddie Pifer, is still living and makes her home with her | daughter. She is ninety-three years old. said to be the oldest |>erson living in the county.

GEORGE II. SOHN. a native of Jefferson City, Missouri, was born December , is, Is49, being a son of George and Mary (Share) Sohn. He was married October 2. ! 1*70, to Elizabeth A. Christian, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Jones) Christian. They have five children: Sarah L., born February 20, 1S72, now the wife of Charles Marquess; George, April 20, lS7!i; Share J.. December 10, 1S74; Lura E., February 24, 1S77, wife of Silas Horton; Mary K., December 0, 1S79.

Mr. Sohn moved to Adair County with his parents in lSoO, settling on the farm which he now owns. Ib-re he was reared and lived till his marriage. He then farmed <»n a part of the old home place till his fat Iter's death, and then bought out the other heirs and took charge of the old home place. Mr. Sohn has lived and farmed in this county continuously since a small boy. The first store ami postoffice in Adair Co. was on their farm a few feet from Mr. Sohn's house. It was conducted by Samuel Withrow. The farm consists of 179 acres, five miles northwest of Kirksville.

WILLIAM II. STEELE is a native of Washington County, Maryland, bur:. December 14, 1830. His parents were William and Mary Steele. He was mam: September 14, 1805, to Mary K. Spencer, (laughter of Janus M. and Kuth Spem- They have two ehildren: Ida H., born October 14, 1800. now Mrs. David \V. H. - cock; Mary K., December 22, 1875, now Mrs. Jerry Plata.

Mr. Steele moved to Adair County. Missouri, in 1858. He owns 120 aersituated one mile north of Brashcar, and does general farming. During the *. he served three years and almost six months in Company D, 21st Missouri Yolun* - Infantry. In that time he had over thirty engagements. He took part in the 1 tie of Shiloh. and the siege of Corinth which followed. He was in the second byiat Corinth, the bat tie. of Iuka, Champion Hills, sometimes known as the battk Baker's Creek, and the battle of Pleasant Hill. He was in the 10th Army Cory* and was mside ror|>oral of the company to which he belongotl. He served under ('.- - crals Grant. Sherman, and Rosceranz.

William Steele is a great lover of literature. He has a fine library, especial'.} on the history of the Civil War, on which subject he is thoroughly informed. hV - Republican in politics. His wife belongs to the United Brethren church.

GEORGE HUSTON is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in that *U< November 22, 1859. He is a son of John and Sophia Huston. He was never marriri

He came to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents in 1800. Thvy settle >1 near Clibbs, Mr. Huston living there with his parents till grown. After their dea;v he t >ok charge of the old home place and later purchased the interests of the oth< : heirs. The farm is a splendid one and consists of 170 acres, two miles south of Gibl*. on the Santa Fo Railway.

GEORGE W. BERRY was be>rn in Xovinger, Adair County, Missouri, September 1 .">, 1803, and is a son of Henry and Susan Berry. His mother died February 14, 1877, and his father in March, 1888. After their death he worked on the farm by the month until he was twenty-four years of age, then learned the sarpenter tra«l» in which he engaged until about 1890. For four years he managed the lumber yari of J. C. Waddill, at Xovinger. When he sold out, Mr. Berry worked in the lumber yard of Miller <v. Company for three years, then purchased an interest in the Novinp-r Mercantile C mipany, where he assisted in building up a large and lucrative businev- He is still a member of that firm, and has always lived in Adair County.

George Berry was married to Lyda Shoop, daughter of Thomas and Henrietta Vanlaningham. They have no children. Mrs. Berry has two ehildren by a former marriage Comic and Fannie Shoop.

JOHN S. BILLINGTON, a farmer and stock raiser living four miles northwest of Stah!, Missouri, was born January 29, 1859, being a native of Adair Couniv He was married August 1, 1880, to Mary A. Adkins, daughter of Stephen and Nancy A Ikins. They have four children: Daisy, born October 0, 1881, now Mrs. Frank Roe; George, October 4, 1887; Guy and Gail, twins, June 25, 1897.

Mr. Billington was reared near where he now lives. When he was only six years old his mother died. He then made his home with his grandfather, E. B. Ledford. -ill grown. Since that time he has been farming, following that occupation all hi* life, and living in Adair County. He is a breeder of Polled-Angus cattle, Polarul- China hogs and Percheron horses. At present he owns a farm of 120 acres, four miles northwest of Stahl. In politics he is a Democrat.

GEORGE L. RAINIER was born and reared on a farm in Adair County, Missouri, being a son of Jobe and Bettie (Moore) Rainier. He lived with his parents till grown, then married and farmed for himself for four years. He then went to Brasher, going into the butcher and grocery business, in which he is still engaged. He was educated in the public school.

Mr. Ranier was born November 10, 1872, near Adair, Missouri. He was married November 6. 1904, to Lena Alexander, daughter of Sam and Susan (Boran) Alexander. They have three children: Lucile, born August 2, 1906; George L., Jr., September 4. 1907; Leo. December 22, 1909.

DANIEL SMITH was born on a farm near Hannibal, Missouri, September 13, iNdo, being a son of George and l>ouise Smith. He was married September 29, 1S9K, to Delia Danielson. They have two children: Leota, born August 1, 1899; Clifford, August 13, 1903.

Mr. Smith was reared on a farm near Hannibal, remaining there with his parents till grown. When a young man he came to Adair County, whe re he has since lived and been engaged in farming. He owns a well improved farm of 160 acres, near Brashear. Mr. Smith is a Republican in politics and takes a deep interest in l»olitical affairs.

SAM DAVIDSON is a native of this county, born near Gibbs, Missouri, Dew inter 28, 1S73. He is a son of S. C. and Mary L. (Davis) Davidson. He was married February 26. 1902, to Mary E. Young, daughter of Ben W. and Emily (Elmore) Young. They have no children.

Mr. Davhteon was reared on the farm entered by his father upon coming to this county. He lived and worked on the farm with his parents till grown. He attendee! the public school and took a course at the Chillicothe Normal School. In 189** he went into the mercantile business at Gibbs, and has been there continuously since. He now conducts a clothing and gents' furnishing store at that place.

Sam Davidson telongs to one of the oldest families in the county. He is a Democrat, and has always taken much interest in political affairs.

ALBERT DYER, born March 22, 1834, is a native of Illinois and a son of James and Margaret Dyer. He was married January 24, 1882, to Sarah E. Lowe, daughter - if John and Amanda Lowe. Mrs. Dyer wtw l>orn Aug. 8, 1863, in Davis Co., Iowa. They had eleven children: Clara, twenty-six years of age; Walter A., twenty-five; Mary, twenty-three; Charley, twenty; Ida, eighteen; Frankie, sixteen; Alice, fourteen; James, eleven; Willie, six; Clarence, four; Esther, three. Mary is now the wife of J. W. Bailey.

Mr. Dyer came to Schuyler County, Missouri, with his parents when a small boy. Here he lived till grown, then married and began farming for himself. About two years after his marriage he moved to Adair County, Missouri, where he lived and fanned till his death, August 20, 1910. He owned a farm of 240 acres, one and onehalf miles north of Sublette, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. Since his death his widow and her sons have been running t he farm. The oldest tey, Walter, also owns eighty acres adjoining the home place.

BRET HARTE STEPHENSON was torn in Browning, Missouri, July 31, \< - being a son of Dr. W. T. and Anna H. (Clark) Stephenson. He was married December 14, 1902, to Mabel Keith, daughter of Kdward B. and Susan (Peas) K»r They have two children: William K., born July 20. 1904: Bret Harte, Jr . May 13, 1910.

Mr. Stephenson moved to Milan with his parents when thirteen years old - ; worked in his father's drug store three years. In 1895 he came to Kirksville. w. rk in the drug store here three years for his father, then started out in business for li,->- self. He traveled for the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company four years, then v. . - into the hotel business at Brookheld, where he remained one year. He then u> to Macon, and worked at the same business till June, 190S. when he came to KirLville. He has since been conducting both the Pool and Dockery hotels, U»th f.r- - class houses. He is a Democrat, and belongs to the B. P. <>. K. lodge.

CHARLES FROBES is a native of Fountain Greene, Illinois. He i- a - of Charles and Amelia Probes, and was born September 17, 1*58. He was mam . December 17, 18S4, to Maggie B. Stephens, daughter of George and Barbara phens. They had three children: Flossie, born September 20, 1S«J0, died in r fancy; Clara, March 1.5, 1N92; Krma, February 25, 1S97.

Mr. Frobes came to Knox County, Missouri, in 1808, then to Adair Count> 1S94. He bought the place where he now lives. He has 100 acres, well imprt-v-- He has served as school director, and was road overseer for two years. He own* Cadillac automobile.

HUGH ABERNATHY came to Adair County with his parents. Georp :r. Dorcas Abernathy, in 1S01, and has since made Adair County his home, lb- luibeen a farmer all his life, and at present owns a farm of ISO acres, five mile> south <- Stahl, Missouri. He is a breeder of Red Polled cattle. Essex hogs, fine mules m^! horses.

Mr. Abernathy was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, April 27, 1S40. He unmarried June 12. 1873, to Celina Powell, daughter of Charles and Klizabetb Po*.l Mrs. Abernathy was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, November 18. 1852. coinin: to Adair County with her parents when but a baby. They had seven children. / of whom are dead: Charles, born June 0, 1875; Hattie K., August 10, 1877, now tl wife of D. K. Danielson; Jesse, January 10, 1880, diet! June 4, 1882; John S , November 9. 1S82; Anna L., Octoln-r 0, 1887, now wife of H. A. Guy; Harry, May S, died September 5, 1895.

During the war Mr. Abernathy was a member of the State Militia, Company A under Capt. Gordon, serving three years. He is a Republican and a member of \YBaptist church.

W. W. REED was born in Knox County, Missouri, July 8, 1881. being a son c S. J. and Caroline Reed. He was married July 10, 1905. to Grace Eversull. daughter of Kzekiel and Anna Eversull. They have two children: Pearl S., lx>rn Fehni.tr> 10, 1907; Ralph E.. December 18, 1908.

Mr. Reed was born and reared on a farm and has always followed that occupation. At present, he owns a farm of eighty acres, situated one and one-half mil-1* south of Gibbs. He lias owned this farm three years and does general farming.

A. W. ROUNER was born and reared on a farm in Knox County. Mis* .r. living there till grown. He attended the public schools and took a course in > Missouri State University, also attended the Gem City Business College at Quir. Illinois, one year. Upon leaving home he taught school seven years in Kno\ Lewis Counties, marrying during that period. In 1899 he went into the inero- - business at Newark, Missouri. In 1907 he sold his business interests t here . gon c Brashear one year later, where he entered the hardware and implement busing which he is till engaged.

Mr. Rouner was born September 14, 1871, being a son of James G. and ( erinr Rouner. He was married March 4, 1896, to Frances L. Smith, daugh' : James L. and Susan (Snap) Smith. They have two children: George S., U.ra Nvember 7, 1K99; James L., November 1, 1909.

J. H. DAVIS was born in Macon County, Missouri, June 14, 1S69, being :i of James and Susan Davis. He was married December 2o, 1902, to Minnie hVkk daughter of J. R. Buckley. They have one child - James Randolph, lx»ru M.r 19. 1900.

Mr. Davis came to Adair County, Missouri, in 1908. He now conducts a lr -* business at the city of Kirksville. He is a Democrat in politics, and for several v.-*:- served as constable in Macon County. He is a member of the K. of P. and Kllodges.

WILLIAM J. SANDRY, son of William J. and Caltha Sandry, was horr. r Adair County, Missouri, March 14, 1881. He was reared on the farm on which ! now lives. He attended the public school, took a course at the State Normal Srli and also a course in agriculture at the Missouri State University. His father <'>- in 1900, and since that time he has had the management of the home pi aw. ft farm consists of 227 acres, three and one-half miles west of Novinger. This fani belongs to his mother and the children, lie being one of the heirs. Besides hi- : interest in the home place, Mr. Sandry owns a farm of 137 acres, just southeast 1 the farm on which he lives.

He is a thoroughly scientific farmer, and besides His farming conducts :» en-.;"* cry, one of the largest in this section. He buys cream, manufacturing it into \«.'- ter, and shipping the butler products. He also has a herd of thoroughbred -'i'rseys, consisting of some of the best in the State. He is a breeder of thoroughly Shropshire sheep, Berkshire hogs, White Leghorn chickens, and Pekin ducks.

WILLIAM J. SANDRY (deceased) was born at Shullsburgh, Wisconsin, September 11, IK 10. He was married November 1, 1868, to Caltha Capps. daughters Henry and Charlotte Capps. She was born in Adair County. Missouri, August 10. 1840. They had seven children: Honor H., bom August 10, 1809, now Mrs Ahner Hamilton; Mat tie C, April 11, 1872, now Mrs. George W. Leisz; Sarah Etta. S»r tember 0, 1874; Eva M., February 10, 1879, now Mrs. E. H. Scofield; William J March 14, 1881; Bertha E., August 24, 1884; Alta M.. September 19, 1*91.

Mr. Sandry came to Adair County in I860, attended the State Normal Srhtwl. and taught for a time. Soon after his marriage he began farming and continued that occupation until his death, March 6, 1900. He owned the place when1 f"'" widow and son now live, three and one-half miles west of Novinger. He was accidentally killed by anO. K. coal train at Novinger. At the time of his death he a candidate for County Judge.

JEFFERSON SMITH is a native of Scioto County. Ohio, lx>rn Decemtxr 2 1846. His parents were George W. and Hannah (Culp) Smith. He was mam-. December .r>, 1900, to Nancy Daniel, daughter of Merrit and Priallia (Head Tr ? bridge. Mrs. Smith is a native of Indiana, born September 28. 1853. She ran* -' this county in 1855.

Mr. Smith left the farm in Ohio in 1865, coming to this county. He wor'o-i , various occupations. At present he owns a small place, two miles souths Kirksville, and drives a rural mail route. He is one of the best known men in " eounty and Has a wide acquaintance. In an early day he drove a star mail n u from Kirksville to Edina. He and the late Judge Ellison were great friend*. an<: was he who brought that great lawyer to this county, when both were youne m He haw made his home in this county since coining here, with the expeption of uyears spent in the West. During the war he was a member of Company H. i1' Ohio Infantry.

Jefferson Smith has been twice married. His first wife was Margaret Chaml by whom he had four children, all living and all married: W illiam A.; Hannah. >v of J. J. Allen; Albert; Thomas W. Mrs. Smith has also been twice married 1 * first husband being George L. Daniel. They had seven children, five of them \Wiu Elmira, died when six years old; Mary J., now the wife of John Lutz; William H Edward M.; Laura, now the wife of James Keller; Francis, died when ton old; Bessie A., now the wife of C. C. Ownbey.

ALFRED ELSEA, a son of Jackson and Louise (Rose) Elsea. was born in Hing County, Ohio, June 29, 1855, and came to Adair County, Missouri, with hi> : ' rents in 1800. They settled in Nineveh township, where the father lived till \ - death in 1S9S. Mr. Elsea lived at home till grown, then married ami began fa rim a: for himself. He has been a farmer all his life. At present he lives on MuM'-r farm, just north of Connelsville. The farm consists of 244 acres. He is a hm-: ' of Short-Horn cattle, Duroc-Jersey hogs and good horses. Mr. Klsca is road seer of District five, and is considered one of the best in the county, bcinfj an eni: siastie good roads man.

Mr. Elsea was married July 27, 1880, to Minerva Sanders, daughter of Ki f ard and Eliza (May) Sanders. They have five children: Iximuel Ernest. K-r March 20, 1881 ; Harvey, February 5, 1883; Alta. September 20. 1S84, now the nit. of W. O. Summers; Perry W., May 14, 1889; Rosie M.. May 20, 1891. no* ' wife of Barnard Murphy.

GEORGE W. CODY was born in Adair County, June 4, 1S62. He Iive.1 * home with his parents. John and Sarah Cody, till grown. May 28, 1892. Mr. ('^ married Miss Bridget Ludden, a daughter of Bernartl and Anna Ludden. Ai r his marriage he began farming for himself on the old home place. In 1907. he rental Mr. Ludden's farm, managing it for his father-in-law, Bernard Ludden, near A'l"r

The father of Mr. Cody was one of the early settlers of this county. Bom u Ireland in 1818. he came to Adair County in 1841, and lived here till his death in 1903.

Mr. and Mrs. Cody had seven children, only four of whom are living. The* living are Sarah E., now Mrs. James H. Bell; W. H. Cody; George W.; and Mary h-

GEORGE C. REEDAL was born at Lodi, Wisconsin, whore he lived with his parents till eight years old, when they moved to Blue Earth City. Here he remained till sixteen years old, attending the public schools of that city. In 1898 he came to Adair County, Missouri, buying his present farm about a year later. He has since lived on the same farm. It consists of 120 acres, three miles southeast of Kirksville. Mr. Reedal was born July 21, 1KN2, a son of Gabriel and Kllen (Marsh) Kccdal. He was married February 0, 1909, to Beulah Dean, daughter of Jesse and Charlotte Coffin^ Dean. Mrs. Heedal was born February 6, 1888, being a native of Adair County, Missouri. They have one child -Harold Dean, born January 2fi, 1910.

HARRY S. LINDSEY came to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents in lStio, and was reared on a farm southeast of Kirksville, attending the public schorls of that neighborhood. After farming until 1SS3 he moved to Kirksville, where he lias since lived. After coming here he attended the Kirksville Business College, graduating in 1889, and same year engaged in the real estate and insurance business. In 1890 he was elected city collector, serving two terms. He also served iw constable of Benton township for six years, being deputy sheriff for that period. For the past eight years he has been Justice of t he Peace of Benton township, and was re-elected in the fall of 1910 for a term of four years. At the spring election of 191 1 he was elected Police Judge of the city of Kirksville for two years.

II. S. Lindsey was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, September 4, 1859, being a son of Abram and Mary A. Lindsey. He was married October 11, 1890, to Mollie M. Wilkes, daughter of Madison Y. and Jemima 0. Wilkes. They had five children: Carmen Agnes, born July 29, 1891; Pansy Lenore, January 16, 1893; Guy S., July 17, 1895. died November 10, 1901; Madison W., November 4. 1900; Harry F., March 15, 1910.

Mr. Lindsey is a Republican in politics, a member of the Presbyterian church, and belongs to the I. O. 0. F. and Masonic lodges. His daughter, Miss Agnes, is a teacher in the Kirksville Public Schools.

EDWARD J. LININGER, son of John and Hebeeea Lininger, was born near Pure Air, Adair County, Missouri, October 17, 18ti3. He was married February 2, 1SS5, to Katie M. Vanlaningham, daughter of George W. and Sarah Vanlaningham. They had four children, two of whom are dead: Frank D., born May 19, 188(>, din! March 12, 1887; Charles E., February 2, 1888. died September 13, 1888; Karl B . February 22, 1890; Alva R., May 1, 1892.

Mr. Lininger went to live with John C. Novinger, when but a small baby, h\> mother having died when he was six weeks old. Mr. Novinger owned the land and lived where the city of Novinger is now located. He lived with Mr. Novinger till seventeen years old, then started out for himself. He has since that time been engaged in farming near Novinger. Later he bought a part of the present farm, which is part of the old Vanlaningham place, belonging to Mrs. Lininger. Here they have since lived. The farm consists of seventy-seven acres, four and one-half miles south of Novinger. He handles fine stock, and does general farming.

RICHARD M. BRASH EAR was born and reared on a farm near the present town of Brashear, on land entered by his father, who died in 1HG2 at the beginning <-f the war. Conditions at that time had broken up the father, leaving his family .institute. Mr. Brashear was the oldest boy at home, and the care of the family vatu rally devolved upon him. He met that t are with hemic fortitude and courage, ami succeeded, not only in earing for them, but also educated himself. He attended the public schools and was for a time a pupil of Prof. J. M. (.ireenwood, who was then a country school teacher. He next went to college at Monroe City with the intention of getting a thorough academic training preparatory to the study of law. After attending a short time his mother requested that he give up his legal ambition anil rfturn home to care for her and the children. This he did. He went on the farm with bis mother, soon after started in the live stock business, buying and selling as well :is raising cattle. In this he was a great success, and continued in the occupation of fanning twenty-five years, accumulating some splendid properties. When he gave up that business be was the owner of M\Q acres of good land.

In 1*71-2 the road now known as the (). K. was built through this county, just north of Brashear, which was then a small place known as Paul Town. However, there was no town or depot at Br:ishear until \S~.i. The people of that section, ineluding Mr. Brashear, made desperate efforts to have the road come through that town, but were unsuccessful. They finally succeeded, however, in getting a depot located where the Brashear dc|M»t now stands. Mr. Brashear devoted a year's time and invested all he owned in getting the depot located. When it w:is finally accomplished, the people, in recognition of his service, named the place Bra.shc.ar. Paul Town soon moved to the new location and ceased to exist.

In 1SS2 Mr. Brashear sold his farm near Brashear and bought a farm of 200 acres a Ijoining Kirksville on the east, later adding 2S0 acres adjoining this tract on the east, making 4S0 acres. Later he laid out two additions to the city of Kirksville, known iv* the Brashear first and second additions. Most of these lots be sold, but still owtis a splendid home in that part of the city, and hsis also sold much of the other land, but retained forty-live acres. This will later be laid out as a thin! addition.

After coining to Kirksville Mr. Brashear continued the live stock business for about, ten years, but was finally forced to give it up on account of ill health. He then bought and sold real estate, mainly here in Kirksville, building a large number of houses. During this period he built what is known as the Ward Infirmary, one of the most handsome buildings of the kind in the country. The institution was for a time a great success, especially while under the management of Mr. Brashear.

In June, 190*. he bought a farm of 1-100 acres in Pike County. Missotiri, for which be paid $100,000.00, trading in the infirmary building and some other properties here. .Since its purchase he has been devoting his time to his big farm. He handles all kinds of live stock and keeps about 2.000 head in all.

Richard M. Brashear wa< born January \'A. lvpi, beinc; a son of William G. and Rosa (Wood) Brashear. He was married Oetober 2.J. ls73. to Miss Margaret Montgomery, daughter of John and Susan (Turner' Montgomery. They had seven children: Minnie M., born August 2.">, IS" I: Ida B., January 24. IS77; Win. Montgomery (died in infancy), August 23, 1*7*; W. IVcrl. July 11, IssO; Kvcrett K.. November 2. 1SS2; Roma, November IS, Jsk.',; C. Kugene, April 14, 1SSS; Richard Matson, September 20, 1S<).">. His daughter, Minnie Brashear, is now an assistant teacher in the English Department at. the Normal School at Kirksville.

politics, but has never tusked nor desired |M>litical preferment . Mr. Brashear b a member of any church, but has an unfeigned confidence in a supreme (hxI. t is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to the Chapter, Commandery and St:: He is also a member of the Elks lodge.

JOHN NICK SPARLING, President and General Manager of the >]<v. . Aeroplane Company, was born at Kirksville, Missouri, August 27. 1883. Iniiip u of Dr. Gerald Alfred Sparling, lie wjls educated in the public schools of Kirk.- v.. and is a graduate of the State Normal School. After his graduation in 1'HM hv - to work for the International Corresjxmdence Schools, as their representor - Kirksville. In 1909 he was promoted to Division Suj>erintondent of the sain, ganization. in Ea-t St. Louis, Illinois, where he won the world's record uuiLii : ' : gaining new students for the schools. In September, 1909, Ik- resigned frnru ;!. position, and in connection with Audrey Hisdon organized the Sparling-McGrr Company at Grafton, Illinois, a S2o, 000.00 corporation, organized for the pun*- of building and exploiting aeroplanes of the design invented by J. N. Sparling, v is president and manager of the Company. He now has three patents, pcrt ii ! . to aeroplanes, pending at Washington. In June, 1910, he sold his stock in thai - pany and organized the Sparling Aeroplane Company, at East St. Umis. Ilii: They own their own sheds, shop, ground, and have a lease on 120 acres of flat for practice (lying. The company had a paid capital of .S20.000.OO, having a tory at Washington Park, Illinois, and offices at 210 Avenue Building, East St. Leu- They manufacture profilers, and parts for dirigible balloons and aeroplanes, w'r they ship to all parts of the United States. They have orders from the Aero ("1 of Illinois, at Chicago, for propellers, which are Mr. Sparling's own design. T> propellers were shipped to the Philip Knhm Construction Company, of New Orlcai:- Louisiana. They are also St. Louis agents for the Elbridgc. Kirkham, Detroit A-r Harriman and Curtiss Aeronautic engines, and are putting the Sparling Biplanes the market .

They have established a school at Washington Park for teaching the art of f.\- injj, and at this writing have four pupils -one from Portland. Oregon, one from ver, and two from S1 . Louis. On Saturday, May 5, Mr. Park, the first pupil. fi< ' the Sparling Biplane eighteen miles cross country wit hout a stop, which demonstrate that the Sparling Biplane is a real tlyer.

JOHN BRASSFIKLD was born and reared on a farm, living at home with h parents till grown. He then went to farming for himself, continuing that omipati' till the war. He then joined Company B, 39th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, -en::-' one year. At the close of the war he returned to his old vocation. He has livt on his present farm ten years. The hind on which he was born was entered by i - father. He has seen the county develop almost from a wilderness. His ear!ie>' recollection of Kirksville goes back to when the town was exceedingly small. Then was one store and one saloon and a few scattering dwellings. At the tmie o( ^' battle of Kirksville he was present, but took no part in the battle.

Mr. Brassfield was born six miles northeast of Kirksville, July 3, 1S40. beine -t son of William T. and Nancy (Lay) Brassfield. He was married December 9, \*>x to Surilda Smith, daughter of John H. and Sarah E. (Duncan) Smith. Mrs Infield is also a native of Adair County, bom May 4, ISoS. They have three children: John W.. born December 2n, 1870; Alva, September 18. 1880; Jessie L. Augvv 31, 1894. All but Jessie are married. Mr. Brassfield owns eighty-three a«*n> " land, one mile north of S perry. He is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist church

JOHN T. CURRY, a native of Adams County. Illinois, was bom November 11. 1S53, being a son of William M. ami Elizabeth (Curl) Curry. H«» was married February 21, iS77, to Kimna Hopper, daughter of J. L. and Nancy J. (Anderson.) Hopper. They have six children: Harvey T.. born December "J."). 1S77; William M .. July \'A, 1SS0: Pearl Iv. February 4, 1SS4. now Mrs. I,. P. Kiekcl; John H., OetoU-r IS, issij; Samuel O., December 22, 1S90; Leslie K., May 2. 1S!K).

Mr. Curry was born and reareil on a farm in Adams County, Illinois, living there with bis parents till grown. He -1 hen married and t he following year moved to I. inn County. Missouri, where he engaged in farming until 1SS2. At that time he returned tn Adams County, Illinois, remaijicd there till 1*M>, then moved with his i iiuily to Adair County. Missouri. Since that time In- has made his residence in tlii* county and engaged in farming, lie lives en what is known as the "Woods Dairy Kami, J. T. Curry, Propric tor." It is situated'two miles south of Kirksville ami consists of .11 1 acres.

Mr. Curry is a breeder of pure-bred Cluster White heps and Jersey cattle. He -tarted his dairy in 1900 and has now a herd of f>i head, one of t he best in the county. He recent !v built a hand-M me new dairy barn. It is one of the hot in North Missouri, and is equipped with the Newton cow tie, said to be the most humane tie ever in- \ inted; a'so with the latest improved Louden machinery, having stalls for thirty- '-ciht cows. In addition to this he has a very large and convenient silo.

The farm on wlceh he lives is considered one of the best in the county, all of it under cultivation except forty acres which is in timber. Mr. Curry has had charge "f the farm for the past fifteen years and recently leased it for ten years longer. All tlie stock and equipment on the farm belong to him.

Mr. Curry is a Republican in politics and a member of the Christian church. He belongs to the Masonic order. No. 10">; I. O. O. K., No. 90; Hchckahs, No. 44; M. W A., No. 'ISM, all of Kirksville.

GEORGE WALL SMITH was born at Sloan's Point, Adair County, Missouri, October 0. 1S40. a son of John H. and Anna (Hurgundy) Smith. He was married July '.i, 1N72. to Mollie Dodsnn, daughter of Isom H. and Nancy Dodson. She died January 0. 1S9"). They had six children, four of whom an- living.

Mr. Smith moved to Kirksville with his parents when two years old. At the breaking out of the war he joined Company I, ISth Missouri Infantry, serving till 1*04. He was with Sherman in his inarch to the sea ami was severely wounded on the return march. He was wounded at Shiloh and at Iuka, Mississippi. After the war he went to Pennsylvania, remaining two years, then to Chicago for five years. He next came to Kirksville. where he has since resided. He is a carpenter, working in that capacity at the State Normal School two years.

GEORGE L. HOLMES, son of George W. and Agnes Holmes, was born at Plymouth, Illinois. He was married April 10, 1SS7, to Mary K. Wheat craft, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Whcatcraft. They have one child - Ruby C. born July 1!), 1SSS. Mr. Holmes owns an eighty acre farm situated near Willmathville, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. He has lived in Adair County for many years. Mr. Holmes is a member of the Methodist church. He also is carrier for one of the rural mail routes out of Willmathville.

IIEZEKIAH GRISIIAM came to Missouri with his parents, Joseph B. and Juliana (Gooding) Grisham, in 18,51 . They settled in Putnam County and lived there two years, coming to Adair County at that time. After living here a few years, they moved to Saline County, then back to Adair County. When grown Mr. Grisham went to Scotland County, engaged in farming, and was married there. In IXX3 he returned to Adair County, where he has since lived and engaged in farming, exicept four years in which he served as Count y Clerk of this county, being elected in 1 IS94. At present he owns a farm of 100 acres, one and one-half miles north of Shib- ' ley's Point. He is a breeder of tine horses, cattle, etc During the war he served :\vith Company II, Ninth Illinois Cavalry, was twice wounded, being at the battle of Vicksburg and other big tights.

Mr. Grisham was born in Knox County, Kentucky, August 7, ISM. He was married .July 1, 1S70, to Mary A. Barker, daughter of Lewis B. and Huldn (Ba(:s) Barker. Mrs. Grisham was born in I>ewis County, Missouri, March 3, 1X54. They ' had three children: Perninia, born May 20, 1X70. died March 23, 1910, was the wife of Ora J. Bceman; Alice, February 27, 1*73, now the wife of B. A. Lintner; Lueretia, May 3, 1S77, now the wife of Charles \\ . Lintner. Mr. (irisham is » Socialist in ]x?litics.

FRANK W. RUSSELL was born in Green County, Illinois, November 25, ISoS. being a son of James M. and Lucy H. (Hardcastle) Russell. He was married April 20. 1*90, to Vida V. Thomas, daughter of David N. and Elizabeth (Gardner) Thomas. They have four children: Francis Paul, born May 30, 1X9*; Margaret L" , November 14, 1903; James Milton, January 2, 1907; Mary Lucy, November 7, 1909.

Mr. Russell was reared on a farm near Carrollton, Illinois, except six years which he s|H'iit. at Topeka, Kansas, when a small boy. He attended the public school and lived on the farm till twenty-one years old, then left home and went to Texas. He remained there two years, then went back to Illinois for two years, then came to Kirks\ ille, Missouri, landing here in January, 1*95. He was in the butcher business till early in 1910, when he w*ent into the contracting and paving business with S. L. Fggert. He is affiliated with the K. of P., lied men, Yoemen and Elks lodges.

DAVID J. WHARTON was reared on a farm in Pennsylvania. He was born in Mercer County of that state, February 10, 1X47, being a son of Jacob and Dorah Wharton. He was married August 22, 1X70, to Josephine Cher, daughter of John and Chloea Cber. They have two children: Edwin C, bom September 11, 1875; Bertram A. L., November 2, 1X7X.

Mr. Wharton remained on the farm in Pennsylvania till twenty-one, then came to Adair County, Missouri, in 1809, remaining here till 1*73. At that time he went to Illinois for one year, then to Indianapolis for one year, then to his old home in Pennsylvania, where he lived till 1*79. He then returned to Adair County. Missouri, ami has since lived here. He is engaged in farming and owns 100 acres of land, one mile west of Novinger. He is a breeder of Short-Horn cattle, Percheroti horses, etc. Coal underlies practically all his farm, except seventy acres which has been mined. About 750 tons a day were mined for a long time by the Sheridan Coal Company.

Mr. Wharton comes from an old Pennsylvania family. His grandfather entered the land where Philadelphia now stands. He is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church.

JOHN W. ANDREWS, son of Isaac B. and Elizabeth (Walker) Andrews, was horn in Macon County, Missouri, February 15, 1847. Hp was married September 15, 1878, to Sue Brawner, t win sister of C. M. Brawner. She was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, January 28, 1853, being a daughter of John S. and Nancy (MeGrady) Brawner. She came to Adair County with her parents in 1855. They have three children: Bessie, born June 10, 1KN0, now Mrs. George Derfler, of Kirksvillc, Missouri; Aha B., September 5. 1884. now the wife of Arthur C. Ward, of Novingcr; Lulu E., July 26, 1890.

Mr. Andrews moved to Adair County, Missouri, in 1K56, and was reared on a farm near Kirksvillc. He lived at home till grown, then married and continued the occupation of farming. He owns a farm of 152 acres, one mile east of Novinger. Mr. Andrews is a Democrat.

JAMES M. WILLIAMS was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 17, 1*43, being a son °f John M. and Lyda Williams. He was married June 2, 1862, to Harriett Close, daughter of Jessie and Lidia Close. They had twelve children.

Mr. Williams was bom and reared on a farm in Ohio, where he lived until his early manhood. In 1866 he came to Adair County, Missouri, settling in Morrow township, south of Stahl, on land he now owns. A few years later he bought land adjoining, on the south, built a home there and has lived there continuously since. He owns a farm of 152 acres, four miles southwest of Stahl. He is a breeder of Short- Horn and Hereford cattle, Duroc- Jersey hogs and Percheron horses.

James Williams is a Democrat in politics. He served as Justice of the Peace of Morrow township twenty-two years, and was also township treasurer when the county was under township organization. He is an active church worker.

Muscatine, Iowa. She was married January 14, 1875, to L. J. Myers. They had seven children: Nellie, wife of S. (). Husted, of Kirksvillc; Gertrude, wife of F. C. Wright, of Connelsville; Winfield, of Denver, Colorado; Clyde ami Glenn, twins; Floyd; and Blanche.

Mrs. Myers was born and reared in Iowa, but moved to Kansas in 1X79, remaining there eleven years. She then came to Missouri, settling in Putnam County. Later she went to Sullivan County. In 1903 she came to Adair County, going into the hotel business at Connelsville. Mrs. Myers conducts the only hotel at that place.

WILLIAM WALLACE, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, was born September 15, 1848. His parents were Hubert and Rachel Wallace. He was married to Caroline Eitel, February 16, 1873. Mrs. Wallace was born in Adair County, February, 1856, a daughter of John and Magdalinia Eitel. They have four children living, and one dead: Lillie, born December 23, 1873, died June 10, 189(5. She was the wife of P. C. Brammer; Delia, September 4, 1875, now Mrs. Daniel L. Niece; 8tella, January 10, 1880, now Mrs. M. Z. Vice; William R., January 8, 18S3; Mary H . June 23, 1888, now Mrs. Lewis E. Burchett.

Mr. Wallace moved to Adair County with his parents in 1852. He was reared *»n a farm in this county, ami has followed the occupation of farming all his life. He owns a farm of 160 acres, three miles southwest of Pure Air. Mr. Wallace is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Lutheran church.

WILLIAM O. BOZARTH, a native of Adair County, was born on a farm near iaden and reared on the old Bozarth place, where J. A. Burchett now lives. After iving with his parents till grown, he then married and bought his present farm, vhore he has since lived. He and his wife own 210 acres four miles north of Loeffler, >n tin? Sullivan County line, forty acres l>cing in that county. He is a breeder of "»bort-Horn rattle, Poland-China hogs, Percheron horses and Shropshire sheep.

Mr. Bozarth was born September 11, 1855, being a son of James Madison and .iarhel (McPhetridge) Bozarth. Mrs. Bozarth was born in Sullivan County, March ! 1 . 1872. They have no children. Mr. Bozarth is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

EMERY D. WADDILL, a native of Adair County, Missouri, was born February 2, 1872, being a son «f Tleorge M. and Martha (Sparker) Waddill. He was married February 6, 1900, to Minnie Hulse, daughter of Thomas A. and Carrie Hulse. I hey have three children: Robert G., born May 20, 1901; Irene E., April 15, 1905; Eula F., September 9, 1907.

Air. Waddill was born and reared on a farm in the west part of Adair County, a here be lived with his parents till grown. After his marriage he began farming for himself and continued that occupation until 1905. Since that time he has lived in Kirksville. After serving as deputy County Clerk for one year he went into the pool and billiard business which he continued six years. In the spring of 1911 he <old that business and was elected City Marshall at the April election. Mr. Wadlil owns a farm of fifty-three acres, near S|>crry, also two residence properties in Kirksville. He is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Vcenten, K. of P. ami Elks fraternities.

HENRY WALLACE is a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, born November Is, 1851. He is a son of Robert and Rachel (Brown) Wallace. He was married December 2, 1X77, to Barbara A. Niece, daughter of George and Barbara Niece. They had four children: William, born January 4, 1879, died August 22, 1895; Hosa, April 25, 1880, now Mrs. Ed. Hoffman; Charles F.t July 20, 1883; Cyrus D., June 2S, 1888.

Mr. Wallace came to Adair County, Missouri, in 1851. His parents settled on a farm six miles west of Kirksville. Henry Wallace was only a small baby at that lime. The father died there July 4, 1854; the mother died in March of the same year. Mr. Wallace has lived in this county and fanned all his life, except five years spent in Sullivan County. He owns 228 acres, two miles southwest of Novinger. He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian church, and belongs to the K. of P. lodge.

ROBERT McCLANAHAN was born in Clay township, Adair County. October 29, 1S72. He is a son of Charles and Mary E. McClanahan. He was united in marriage September 17, 1S92, to Ethc Glcason, daughter of Lloyd W. and Emma Clcasoii. They have six children: Essie. l>orn March 17. 1S94; Noble, August 29, IS90; Anna. November 0, 1K9S; Charles. March 20. 1901; Lawrence, October 22, 1904; Oral, June 12. 1908.

Mr. McClanahan w:us reared on a farm not far from where he now lives. He lived at home till twenty years old. then married and began fanning for himself. At present he owns a farm of IIS 1-2 acres, eight miles east of Kirksville. He belongs to the M. W. A. lodge.

WILLIAM LUDDEN is a native of Adair County. Missouri, born January l\ 1871. He is a son of Bernard ami Anna Ludden. Mr. Ludden was married F»lrnary 22, 1898, to Anna Nooning, daughter of William and Hose Nooning. Th. have seven children: Francis Dale, l>orn March 9, 1899; William lx-o, April 2"- 1900; Catherine, January 23, 1902; Charles Robert, July .r», 1903; Jam*.- Kniev. October 24, 190-1; Margaret, March 21, 1900; John Florian, October 21, 1007.

Mr. Ludden owns a farm of forty acres, situated seven miles north of Bra? hear He is a Democrat in politics, a member of the M. W. A. fraternity and the Catho!, church.

JOSEPH M. LUDDEN, son of Bernard and Anna Ludden, was born near Adair Missouri, April 20, 1869. He was married November 15, 1904, to Katie T. Clark, a native of Knox County, Missouri, born March 5, 1SS0. Mrs. Ludden is a daughter of John L. and Marie Clark. They have three children: Conzaga, born Aug-i-i 25, 1905; Vincent, February 8, 1907; Blanch G., April 5, 1909.

Mr. Ludden lived on the farm with his parents till grown. He farmed till l^i then quit farming, and went into the drug business, at Adair. In 1900 he added i line of general merchandise to his drug store. At present he has one of the larg<> general stores of the kind in a town of that size in North Missouri. He ha* added .i line of farm implements and machinery to his stock. Besides the store at Adair the company owns and conducts one at Brashear, J. B. Ludden being the managvr

C. H. SHIVELY was born in Dallas County, Iowa, August 14. 1870, being -\ son of John H. ami Elizabeth Shively. He was married July 11, 1894, to Jentu B. Thayer, daughter of Holand and Maggie (Durfee) Thayer. They have thro children: Clara R., born April 12, 1895; Margarite E., May 11, 1898; Harold V . July 10, 1899.

Mr. Shively was ream! on a farm near Perry, Iowa, remaining there with hiparents till twenty years old. He then left the farm and embarked in the liven business at Perry, continuing eighteen months. He next handled butter and epia few years, also acting as agent for the Standard Oil Company for seven years. In 1903 he came to Kirksville, taking charge of the management of the Missouri Hf.it & Power Companv. He is still in the same position. He is also owner and manac r of the Kirksville Bottling Works.

EDWIN J. BETTS is a native of Marshall County, Illinois, born Novt nilxr 21. ISOfi. a son of George W. and Barbara Betts. He was married to Amanda Coop»-r July 18. 1905. Mrs. Cooper is a (laughter of C. D. and Sarah J. Cooper. To thi.« union was born one child- Yinnic, born May 13, 1900. Mrs. Betts was formcrh the wife of Lcfi ramie Daman, by whom she had one child - Newell, born April Ifr. 1901.

Mr. Betts was reared on a farm in Illinois where lie I i veil most of his life. H> came to Adair County. Missouri, in the year 1898. and remained two wars He pt.urned in 1904. and has lived here continuously since. Al present he owns u farm < :' 320 acres, three miles northeast of Adair, only 120 acres being in this county. tl> other in Knox County just across the line. Mr. Betts is a Democrat in politics and belongs to the Masons and the I. O. O. F.

CHARLES STUART ORCUTT was bora in Wyoming County, Pennsylvam June 10, 1855, and died at his home in Kirksville, Missouri, May 18, 1910. He cm with his parents to Shelby County, Missouri, in I860, and in March of that >».,- moved to Montieello, where his father died four years later. For several year- 1 worked on a farm. Sometime in the early seventies lie learned the trade of a tin 1. In 1879 he entered the newspa|>er field, and became editor and publisher of the ]/* County Journal. In 1891 he sold that paper, moved to Kirksville, and assumed o-'- trol of the Democrat, which he edited for many years. Prior to coining to Kirkville he served two terms as county treasurer of Ixnvis County. He was promin - in politics and a well-known newspaper man. He was a member of the Chrku church and the 1. O. O. V. lodge.

Mrs. Orcutt was formerly Miss Mamie Allen, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs U liamson CJ. Allen, of Kentucky. She was united in marriage to C. S. Orcutt, Deober 2.3, 1889. Mrs. Orcutt is a native of Lewis County, Missouri. Since the il* r of her husband she continues to make her home at Kirksville.

JOHN H. JOHNSTON, a native of Carroll County, Missouri, was bom December 14, 1871, a son of J. P. and Clara (Kller) Johnston. He was married Ju 2, 1893, to Miss Ada L. Morrow. Her parents are B. V. and Lucy (Propst) Morrow. They had two children: Neva J., born October 12, 1895; Glenn, born N - vember 3, 1897, died November 28, 1900.

Mr. Johnston left Carroll County in September, 1893, soon after his marnae He went to Mendon, Missouri, where he engaged in the restaurant and confectionery business for about sixteen months. He then moved to Brashear, and later mi rr into the butcher and restaurant business at that place, continuing two tears. H> then took up fruit growing and gardening for a few years. In 1903 he went into th< real estate, loan and insurance business, in which he is still engaged, being in partnership with his brother, James A. Johnston.

Mr. Johnston and his family are members of the United Brethren church. He 1- also President of the Missouri Conference branch of Christian Kndeavor. He belongs to the M. W. A. and is clerk of the local camp.

JOHN D. BELL was born March 28, 1823, near Louisville, Kentucky, and died in 1902. He came to Illinois in 1849, spending seven years, thence to Missouri in 1857. He entered forty acres of land four miles south of Kirksville, and eighty ameast of Millard. He was a perfect farmer in his day, pulling weeds when too wet hoe and hoeing when too wet to plough. He knew well how to use the ax, and through his industry laid by a sum which today a man would think could only be earned witi; the brain. He would make rails by moonlight, and ten o'clock in the evening and three in the morning often found him at his work.

WALTER L. BROWN was born October 12, 1882, in Adair County. Missouri. His parents, Richard A. and Susan (Shoop) Brown, were old pioneers of the county. He was married March 14, 1904, to Millie Stetter. They have one child - Lloyd, born October 9, 1907.

Mr. Brown lived at home with his parents until his marriage, then went to fanning for himself and for five years rented a farm near the home place. He quit fanning and formed a partnership with S. F. Shumate, a merchant, in 1909. In spring of 1911 he sold his interest in the store at Connelsville, and bought a farm 2 miles north of that place, where he now lives.

EDWARD HIGBEE was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 1, 1M7. a son of Jesse and Susan (Newmyer) Iligbec. He was married to Mary 1 Hip,, December 29, 1S67, a daughter of Ebenezcr and Elizabeth (Lakin) Birney, in ler County. They had eight children, seven of whom are living: George B . k.- November 12, 1S68, died in early infancy; Helen B., December 19. l*t*>9. iu»» wife of W. A. Leyhe of Dallas, Texas; Edna B., January 4, 1K7J, now wife oi J E. Markey, of Glenwood, Missouri; Florence D., September 4, 1S7.~>. now u i. Morgan G. Heap, of Twin Falls, Idaho; Fiances E., August 29, 1S77, now mi. Raymond Burkland, of Lancaster, Missouri; Walter Higbee, September 4. Daniel D. Higbee, May 4, ISSN; and Zella lionise, November 21, 1S90.

Judge Higbee, as he is familiarly called, moved with his parents to J< I : , County, Iowa, in 1S49, and was reared on a farm in that state. He att«-nd»^I --- public schools o.r his community and then took a course at the Iowa State I'niv. r- He read law at Iowa City and Bloomfield, and was admitted to the bar at the - place in 1S(»7. Immediately after this admission he moved to Schuyler O n Missouri, opening up an office at Lancaster for the practice of his profession. :i tried his first case in the circuit court at Kirksville in November. 1*(>7. In he forme* 1 a law partnership with John C. Mills, at Lancaster, the firm being kn as Higbee & Mills. In 190."» they opened an office at Kirksville and the foil"* year Judge Higbee moved with his family to that city, and has lived here an<l i m ticed since that time. Also in 190f> his son. Walter Higbee, who is a graduate ci law department of the Washington University, at St. I^uiis. became a mennv: the firm, and was put in charge of the Lancaster office. In 1911 1'aul D. Ilijd>ec, ' son, having graduated from both the academic and law departments of the Miv r State University, also became a member of the firm.

In 1S9S and again in 1902, Judge Higbee was the Republican nominee for Ju l: of the Supreme Court, and has also twice received the Republican nomination i - Circuit Judge, but in these cases he was defeated by the Democratic op-xiim- While residing in Schuyler County, in 1X94, Judge Higbee was elected Represent :tti of that county, in spite of the fact that the county at that time had a normal !>:. ocratic majority of about three hundred. He served one term.

Judge Higbee is a member of Adair Lodge. No. 96, I. (). (). F.. and of Kirksvi Lodge, No. 105, A. F. and A. M., of Caldwell Chapter, No. ">:i. is Eminent Coinmari-l<: of Ely Commandery, No. 22, Kirksville, and a member of Moila Temple, St Jseph. He is an ardent Republican and a devoted member of the Christian churl; having been a member of the official board for several years.

Although Judge Higbee gives his entire time to his law practice, he is int. ;- ested in farming. He owns a farm of '.illO acres one mile east of Lancaster. while in and his law partner own some choice farms in Adair County.

JOHN T. BRUNER, born seven miles southeast of Kirksville. November » 1S72, is a son of David and Miranda Brunei*. On August 30, 1S94. he married Minnie Coleman, daughter of Judge Clarkson C. and Cornelia Coleman, of Colony. Missouri. They had two children: Donald Herbert, born January 20, 1S%; DsvnJ Clarkson, born January 1(>, 1903, died June lfi, age five months.

Mr. Bruner was born and ream I on a farm near Kirksville. After his tnanW'.- he farmed for one year, then moved to Kirksville, engaged in the implement business for a time, later working at the milling business. In 1S96 he went into the jewelry business in Kirksville, stayed there two years, then in 1S9S engaged in the same work at Brashear. He now has a fine jewelry store at that place. He is consider*-.! : expert. At one time he and W. S. Vawter were partners in that work at Brsu-b He is a member of the Masonic, Royal Arch anil Knights Templar IkhIhof Masonry, is also a member of the I. O. (>. F. and M. W. A. lodges. H>, wife . son Donald arc members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

B. R. VIRDEN was born on a farm near Shibley's Point, Adair County. Mi - September 20, 1S.">9, a son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Wilson) Virden. When f young his father moved to Nineveh township, and there B. R. Virden grr w tomnn on a farm. He attended the public school an<l took a course in the Kirksvillr H.- iness College. After teaching for some time he was employed in IKS" by Bros., general merchants at Stahl, as salesman and bookkeeper, in whi'h <;i he worked for several years. Later he was employed by the Pennsylvania t~ Company, as store manager and bookkeeper. At present he is engaged in tlx - road tie and wood business, at Stahl. He is also interested in some coal ami fan i land near Stahl, and business property at that place. Mr. Virden is a Republ and a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.

ALVA M. CROW was born and reared on a farm near Trinity. Missouri : is a son of R. T. and Sarah (Stewart) Crow. The date of his birth is Sepu-niU-r 1870. On January 1, 1890, he married Maude Lewis, a daughter of George W .>-- ington and Sarah C. (Griggs) Lewis. Mrs. Crow came to Adair County Apr J ' 18N0. They have three children living, and one dead: Morris E., born Janiuin 1 1000; Cecil S., September f>. 1001; Byrdie D., February 28, 1903. died when t weeks old; Boyd L., April 10, 1900.

Mrs. Maude Crow's father was George Washington Lewis. He wa> l»orn Nvember 0, 1843, in Madison County, Ohio. In 1S80 he came to Missouri, nwrr Sarah C. (iriggs, near Downing, Missouri. He bought a farm called the Hop N farm, four miles east of Greentop, Missouri. He lived then' till his death, 1908, aged til years, 0 months, 3 days. He left a wife and five children: Sara; ( Lewis, Ernest B. Lewis, Maude J. Crow, Loney L. Myers, Emma Graee 1-ewiv ft lab A. Pierce.

Mr. Crow lived on the farm near Trinity, where he was horn, till gnjwn. ' - bought eighty acres of his present farm, married and went to farming tor hin> He has lived on the same farm continuously since that time, buying other land i: he now has 600 acres. It is one of the best improved farms in the county H - a breeder of Hereford cattle and fine hogs and horses.

JAMES I. YOWELL, son of Henry L. and Elizabeth Vowell, was horn in Seller County, March 3, 1X81. He was united in marriage January 1, 190V to V MeMaster, daughter of Robert and Mary McMaster. Mrs. Yowoll was hnrt Kansas, December 2, 1882. They have no children.

Mr. Vowell came to Adair County when about one year old, ami lived n '-' county till 190S. He was engaged in farming most of that time, but \va* in rb< -m-:- cantile business at Pure Air during 1907, with his brother J. O. Vowell In 11*^ 1 went to the state of Washington, and remained two years. On his return he hrr one year, and then went into the mercantile business again with his brother *< Air. He also owns about twenty acres of land at Pure Air, and handles thor-i; bred Percheron horses. Mr. Vowell belongs to the Democratic party

JAMES A. WELLBORN was roared on a farm near Sprrry. He is a native of Adair County, born March 21. 1X05, a s>n of Orlando and Mary (Stewart) Wellborn. He lived on the farm near Sperry till twenty-two, attending the public school. He also took a course in the State Normal School at Kirksville. He taught school and farmed for six years, then in IKSb" he bought his present farm where he has since livod. In 1S0S he put a store building on his farm, and started a general store, near thr place known as Trinity. He still owns the store and farm. He has a farm of eighty acres, five miles southeast of (Jreentop.

Mr. Wellborn was married March 20, 1-SS7, t<> Emma C. Hart, (laughter of William and Elizabeth (Cragg) Hart. She was born in Adair County May 22, IN07. They have live children: Maude M., born May X, 1NXS; Mary E., June 80. ISO 1, now Mrs. Holla S. (iriggs; Frances K., November -'{, In02; Grace E., May 21, 10(M); James A.. Jr.. July l.">, 1002.

JOHN W. CORNELL, a son of Sebastian and Margaret (Pring) Cornell, was born on the old home place northwest of Brashear, September l.'J, 1873. He was married August 12, 1X00, to Gertrude Cooper, (laughter of Albert and Mary (Doss) Cooper. She was born in Hancock County February 17, 1873. They have no children.

Mr. Cornell lived at home till grown, then married and began farming for himself. He now owns a farm of forty acres near the old home place, making a specialty of handling Short-Horns, Pol led- Angus and other fine cattle, and Duroc-Jersey hogs. He is a member of the Church of God.

SEBASTIAN H. CORNELL was born in Carroll County, Maryland, September IS, 1K46. He is a son of William and Mary M. Cornell. Mr. Cornell was married to Margaret E. Pring, December 25, lS(i7, at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She was born in Allen County, Indiana April 15, 1S4t*i. Mr. Cornell came with his parents to DeKalh County, Indiana in 1X51. They have live children: Emilia A , now Mrs. John W. Waddill; John L. W.; Mary A., now Mrs. L. M. Waddill; Martha E., now Mrs. Isaac Powell; Ella M., now Mrs. C. D. Ferguson.

Mr. Cornell moved to Adair County, Missouri, in the fall of 1867, where he has since lived. He is a farmer. His farm consists of 100 arres, twelve miles northeast of Kirksville, Missouri.

ELMER E. HUSTON, a hotel keeper at Brashear, was Inim in Carter County, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1X01, being a son of George K. and Abighal (MeEwen) Huston. He was married November 10, 18X7, to Duffle S. Deal-in, daughter of Merideth G. and Laura (Zimmerman) Deaton. She was born near La Plata. August 0, 1807. They have no ehildren. but one adopt e< I (laughter Nellie B. Huston, born June 15, 1*07.

Mr. Huston came to Adair County with his parents when seven years old. and w.is reared on a farm near Cibbs. After grown he followed the occupation of farming till 1001, then went to Idaho ami remained one year. Returning to Adair County, he went into the hotel business at Brashear, in which he is still engaged, being very popular among traveling men. He also owns a farm of 100 acres near Edina. He is a member of the Masonic and I. O. (). F. lodges, and his wife belongs to the Christian church. His father. George 11. Huston, was at one time Judge of the County Court .

REV. WILLIAM DAVID ENDRES was U rn in MeDonough County. I11..nr,r Bushnell, October 13, 1870. He attended the Hiph School :tt Blandmsville. IIInois. At the age of nineteen he entered Christian University at Canton. Missou.*-. and received his A. H. degree in June, 1901. After his graduation he became tbpastor of the Christian Church at Montgomery City, Missouri. wh» re he minist*r--: for three years. During his pastorate there he was married to Miss I>ora M. Mini: daughter of L. D. Mudd, also of Montgomery City. He later entered Drake University to do i>ost-graduatc work, and took the B. D. degree in June. 1906. Vrta. there he went to Chicago, where he served the churches of his denomination as pt=- tor and studied Sociology in the University of Chicago, from which inMitutir-c ht was granted the degree of Master of Arts. July 1, 1911, he was called to the pastorate of the First Christian Church of Kirksville, Missouri, when* he now resides n-.;r his wife and two children, Cynthia Elizabeth, and \V. D., Jr.

RALPH E. LEE, a native of Iroquois, Illinois, was l>orn June H, IK72, beini h s<i of K.W. and Persis l^>e. Her was bom and reared on a farm in Illinois, remaining th»rtill twenty-three years old, then went to Schuyler County, Missouri, where he In*-: and farmed. In 1887 he came to Adair County, where he has since lived and fam>v. At present he owns a good farm of eighty acres, one and one-fourth miles northwf.f Adair. He engages in general farming and stock raising. He is a socialist in p. ities.