Adair County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 7 of 8)

CLARANCE D. FERGUSON, son of M. L. and Mary Ferguson, was born in i Buchanan County, Iowa, February 20, INTo. He was married to Ella M. Cornell i November Hi. 1904. She is a daughter of S. H. and Margaret Cornell. They have i two children: Opal M.. bom August 22. 190">; Wayne D , born March 20, 190S. Mr. Ferguson came to Adair County with his parents from Iowa in INKS. He lived at home till grown, then married and began fanning for himself. At present lie owns a farm of 120 acres, two and one-half miles west of Adair. Clay township. He handles fine cattle, horses, etc.

JOHN H. BARCLAY was born in Illinois on a farm. May 21, 1S00, and remained there until he was twenty-three years of age. He is a son of Charles E. and Angeline Harclay. On December 21. ISSO, he was married to Sarah F. Kelley, a daughter of John and Mary J. Kelley. They have three children living, one dead: Lloyd E., born October 1SSI: George E.. May 2S, 1KK4; James II., July IK, 1888, died July 2">. 1SK9; I^eroy, January 17. 1S94.

In lNS:i he went from Illinois to Kansas, where he remained three years, then lived in Illinois until 1S91. when he moved to Adair County. Missouri. He lived at Millard for a time, and bought his present farm of eighty acres, where he now resides, in 1900. In 190"> he was appointed rural mail carrier for Route One, out of Willmathsville. and still carries on that route, in addition to conducting his farm. He is a member of the Christian church, the M. W. A. lodge, and votes the Democratic ticket.

GEORGE TUTTLE is a native of Adair County, born on a farm ten nn!< east of Kirksville, January 30, 1873. Ho is a son of Daniel and Sarah (Hill Tuttl. both of whom are dead. He was married January 19, 1893, to Dora Martin, a <h\w.- ter of James and Mattie Martin. To this union have been born seven children, of whom are living: Golda, born July 20, 1883; Daniel, November 10. 1895; (Ihii.- January 2, 1898; James. May 22, 1901; I^nna. July 11. 1904; Inis and Iris, twiv Noveml>er 3. 1900.

Mr. Tuttle spent his early life on the farm on which he was born, remain; there with his parents until grown, attending the public schools of thnt n*igf f.r hood. When only seventeen years old he began business for himself, farming r.<\ shipping stork, and followed that business continuously fifteen years. In 1W- r was elected recorder of deeds of Adair County, and quitting the farm, moved to Kitiville, where he remained till his term of office expired. He then moved to Hra>]. t. to assist in the management of the bank of which he is president, also devoting niu , time to his farm and stock interests.

Mr. Tuttle is interested in various enterprises, owning three tracts of land :i this county, aggregating 500 acres, with first-class, modern improvements In i1*1" he assisted in organizing the Brashear Hanking Company, of Brashear. ami « made president of that institution, a position which he still holds. He is a hVr.'illican and hits always taken a very active part in |H>litics. He is an Odd Fellow, t i a devoted member of the Christian church.

LESLIE B. SIPPLE was born in Callaway County, Missouri, September I1- i 1880, being a son of lx>wis H. and Anna R. Sipple. He was married April 27, K»H. to Jessie (J Maxwell, daughter of William Q. and Elizabeth (Williams) Mawll They have one child - L. Max, born May 5, 1909.

Mr. Sipple moved to Audrain County, Missouri, with his parents, and was mi/'-l there on a farm and in the town of Rush Hill. He was educated in the public sch<mN the Rush Hill High School and the State Normal School at Kirksville. Mis* uri graduating from the latter institution in 1911. In the meantime he engaged in teaching in rural schools, and in the city schools of Kirksville, and in 1997 »a> itpointed County Superintendent of Schools of Adair County. Missouri, to sum-ei Mr. W. J. Banning. He was re-elected in 1909 and again in 1911. He is a D* lit - eral, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the M W \ and Masonic lodges.

LEWIS SCHILLIE, a native of Adair County, was bom near Novinger. Missouri, December 3. 1808. He is a son of Ludwig and Mary A. Sehillie He »v married to Miss Alice Eitel, March 3, 1897. Mrs. Sehillie is a daughter of Clu>- topher anil Catherine Eitel, and was born September 9, 1870. They have four children living and two dead: Bessie, born December 18, 1897; Mary, April 13. D-otia I) , November 1, 1901; Rosa K.. February 27. 1904; Clarence. Demnb.T 19, 190"). died October 29. 1908; one son, l>orn S<>ptember 9, 1907, died in infancy

Mr. Sehillie has followed the occupation of farming all his life. At present howns a farm of eighty acres, two miles southeast of Pure Air. He is a breeder »t Pereheron horses, good cattle and hogs.

JOHN W. CALEF, son of Albert A. and Minerve (Spencer) Calef, w as burn I Hancock County, Illinois, February 4, 1855. He was married November 1. Iv* I to Fannie Cloyd, {laughter of Joseph and Mary A. (Chumley.) Cloyd. They h;i I six children: Mary K., Ix>rn September 19, 187X, now Mrs. \V. Iv Shcuse: \\ \ Ham K.. January 11, 1880, was married September 10, 1902, to Ollie F. Swan; J K., February 7, 18X3, now Mrs. A. L. Coons; FJizabcth ()., August 4, 1SS4. now Mr T. M Himer; Addie P., January tf, 1887, now Mrs. Chester Chad well; Inez P. F ruary 2. 1 890.

Mr. Calef moved to Knox County, Missouri, with his parents in I80n: to .VI. County the following year. He lived on the farm till twenty-three years old. \\> married ami move* I to Knox County, where he lived and farmed till 1907. He ih bought part of a farm adjoining the town of Cibbs, whieh he now owns and on whi.' he now lives. The farm consist* of 240 acres, and is eonsidereil one of the fim>t the county.

RICHARD T. PHIPPS was born and reared on a farm in Randolph Counn Missouri, where he lived till his early manhood. He then went into the livery U v,- ness at Bevier, Mac(in County, Missouri, remaining there two years. He t ,<-« »»n to Hamlolph County, coming from there to Adair County, going to Novinger in He is in the livery business there, and has always engaged in that work

Mr. Phipps wax born August 31, 18tM5, a son of Joshua R. and Jane V\n\>\- He was married October 21, 1S91, to Miss Davis, daughter of James and Susan I)a\> They have five children: (iridic A., born September 4, IS92; Conine F.. IX-cen:l<r 2S, 1895; Telia N., January. IH99; Sidney T., October 21, 1900; Herbert H.. < - tober 3, 1903.

JUDGE JOSEPH S. HICKMAN was born in Coshocton County. Ohio. Y>\- ruary 4, 1X41, being a son of Isaac and Mary (Allen ) Hickman. He was marrr i February IX, 1S70, to Nellie Shepherd, daughter of Charles and Martha ShephfM Mrs. Hickman waus born in Virginia May 31, 1X00. They had six children, live.' whom are living: Cora; Charles F. and Mattie, twins; Lillian, and Lu.'a. <'<-- child died in infancy.

Judge Hickman came to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents, when or;, ten years old. settling in Shut Kve Valley. Nineveh township, near when' he n< lives. When grown he began farming for himself, and for several years clerknl r Henry Shibley's store at Shibley's Point. For six years In- taught school, taronrs (luring the summer. In fact, he has always heen a farmer. At present he own.- a farm of eighty acres, two miles vast of Shibley's Point, also 1 10 acres adjoining -""Mlev's Point. They had a very fine home which was est roved by fire May 2t>, l-1'" including all its contents, among which were many papers of historic value.

For two terms Judge Hickman served as County Judse of the First I)i.-tn ' from 1S95 lu 1X99. also four years as Presiding Judge, from 1S99 to 1901 He mi'! .bulge Ditmars and Judge Newton being the only men who served eight year* imembers of the County Court. Mr. Hickman was a member of the mart dum; the time of the building of the court house, and it was largely through bis eiTfnfthat the present court la use was erected. He was clerk of his township fn»tu 1V| v to 1S77, while under township organization. He ami his family are meml>er> <>i Presby terian church.

APOLLO BRIGADE, No. 12, Uniform Rank of Knight* of Pythias, was first organized in 1880, but the by-laws wen' not finally approved till 1892. K. C. Pickler, John L. Porter and T. K. Sublette were the members of the committee which wrote- the by-laws. Col. John L. Porter was the first captain and was twice elected to succeed himself. He was followed by J. W. Tinsman, W. W. Fulkerson, E. C. Pickler, Dr. G. A. Goben, Thomas Craig, T. H. Brewington. A. L. Kider and Dr. C. K. Still, in the order mentioned.

The Brigade was reorganized in 1908 by Rev. P. W. Gee, who was then pastor of the* M E. Church, South, at Kirksville. He was assisted by J. M. Gates, R. L. Cross*. R. W. Porter, and a number of other members of the K. of P. lodge. Rev. Mr. (lee was elected captain, J. M. Gates first lieutenant, and R. L. Cross second lieutenant. The Brigade now has a membership of about fifty, and the present officers are: F. M. Phipps, captain; R. L. Cross, first lieutenant ; Clint Halladay, second lieutenant; R. W. Porter, recorder; Ethel Conner, treasurer.

The Brigade is one of the most famous in the State, and hus won many prizes in eomiHtitive drills. At St. Joseph they won $195.00; at Hannibal, $100.00; at St. l^ouis, "512VOO. and a number of smaller prizes at various places.

JAMKS II. BURNETT was born in Schuyler County, Missouri, July 21, 1H'>9, being a son of Rev. Charles W. and Susan Burnett. He was married to Mary Smith, November 1, 18N0. Mrs. Burnett is a (laughter of John H. and Sarah E. Smith. They have six children living, one dead: Bessie, l>orn August 1, 1S.H7, died March U, lss9; John W.. September 22. 1890; Audrey B., May 12, 1893; Leo C, June 2.i. 189."): Chesna M.. May 12. 1898; Madge M . February 10, 19(K); Paul lv, July S. 1903. Mr. Burnett was reared on the farm in Schuyler County, when- he farmed one year for himself before coming to Adair County. He moved near Wilmathsville. Adair County, in 1888. where he has lived almost continuously since. He owns a farm of 240 acres, just northwest of that town. It is well improved and they have a pretty home. He is a breeder of Berkshire hogs. Percheron horses and fine cattle. His family i-- an old one in this section; his maternal grandfather. Fields Trammel!, was a captain of one of the companies in the Indian wars in this state. At the battle between the Indians and soldiers in 1829, fought between the towns of Novinger and Greentop, Captain Trammell was shot through the body with an Indian arrow, and died six weeks later.

CHARLES ABERNATHY, son of Hugh and Saliua (Powell) Abernathy, was born in Adair County, near Stahl, June 0, 187.Y He was married November 2, 1890, to hula Williams, daughter of John and Nancy Williams. They have two children: -Glenn, born November 2. 1898; Ina C, May 8. 1902.

Mr. Abernathy was born and reared on a farm one and one-half miles south of Stahl, where he lived with his parents till grown. After his marriage he farmed, working in the mines during the winter, spending all his life in Adair County, except two years spent in the West. At present he is manager of one of the farm units of the Henley Ranch, conducting a farm of 290 acres, one and one-half miles west of Stahl. He is a breeder of Polled-Angus cattle, Percheron horses and Poland-China hogs. Mr. Abernathy is a Democrat, and belongs to the M. W. A and 1'. M. W. A. fraternities.

FRANKLIN McCLAY, of 410 North Franklin Street, Kirksville, Missouri, born near Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 1SA3, being a son of David F. ami Jan' MrClay. He was marriwl September .r>, \H7n, to Margaret A. Mauek. Mrs M<- Clay was born in Harrison County, Indiana, October 13, 1K.V1. They have <>\.- child -Washington Irving, born January 30, IKK7.

David McClay, father of Franklin McClay, was a native of Vermont, and ramwest when a young man, worked in the lead mines of Wis., and sailed from .V; York to California in 1N40, and on his return purchased a farm, which is now a jwr of Chicago. When Franklin McClay was three years old his parents came to A<L - County and settled on a farm near the present town of Bras hear, when* Frankii was reared. W hen he was married he began farming and followed it almost n.- tmiie.usly till the time of his father's death in 11M)4 in St. Louis.

At present, lie owns two farms, one of .~><>0 acres two miles northwest of lir^- shear, and one of 100 acres five miles northwest of Brashear: thre<* pro|¥jrti»u r. St. I.ouis and one in Brashear. He rented his farm in 1SJ)S and moved to Kirkville to educate his son Irving, building a nice residence. This w:ts swept away 1 the cyclone of April 27. \S<)\). Then he moved to St. Ixmis for the summer, wh-r his father and brother lived, then took up farming again till 1004. when he purine, ved to Kirksville. His son Irving is now on the larger farm.

David F.. father of Franklin, was known as one of the most successful iaen :n Adair County, donating to Brashear three acres of ground for city park.

Mr. McClay is a Hepublican in polities and he and wife are menilxr- of rt, Tinted Bret hern church. His son is a Republican and is a member of the Ma*>m fraternity.

Since sixteen years old, Mr. Schoene hiis been in the employ of the C. B. A 0. and (}. (>. <V K. C Railway Comi)anies, in tin* capacity of agent and operator. IF is at present the agent of the (). K. at Brashear, and has served the Company th</v for many years He is very popular with the public, having been a resident of fhcounty since ISS7, ami is highly esteemed by the company which employs him

RAYMOND BENNETT, born May 12, 1S7."» in Athens County. Ohio, us a soi i of .1. H. and Matilda Bennett On March 17. 1S«>7, he married Carrie P:t>- walers, a daughter of W V. and .losie Passwatcrs. To this union were born iw< children: William C, born in March. 1SUS; Jessie H.. November 'A. 1000

Mr Bennett was born on a fartn in Ohio, resided there until ISM. then move I with his parents to Illinois, In 1N00 he came from there to Adair Counu. Misymri, wheie he has since live<l. He was married at the age of twenty-two. and Ik'C.ui fanning for hiin>elf. His present farm, which consists of 120 acres, eight mil.- east of Kirksville, lie purchased in KMX). He handles Poland-China and Berkshire hogs. Short-Horn cattle, etc. He is a pros|»erous farmer. Mr. Bennett is I>in* oeratic in politics.

JACOB B. NOVINGER, a fanner, stock raiser and coal dealer of Morrow township, is a native of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He was bom there Augu>f 11. 1815, and brought to Adair County, Missouri, when but eighteen month- old Hiparents, Isaac and Christina tShoop) Novinger, settled where the city of Novm^r now stands. Here he was reared on a farm, with no school advantage?- except thuy offered by the common country schools. Reaching his majority, he was unal>If- write his name. However, he afterwards attended two terms of school at (ir.-» i.- eastle, one under John Glanville and one under Joe Custer, now the president the Mutual Bank, at Grecnca.stle. He then attended the .Normal School, at Kirkvillc, for two terms, after which he taught school two years, attain unending th- Normal School another term. Since that time he has Ik-cii engaged in farming. The city of Novinger was named for the Novinger family. His father's home -.tc-*! where the Baptist church is now located. This land wa« afterwards sold to J (\ Novinger.

After engaging in farming near Novinger for a few years, in connection with his brothers, Mr. Novinger married, and farmed with his father-in-law three \oar-. then bought his present farm, where he has since lived. Soon afier buying the fairu he opened up coal mines on his place and shipped over the (). K. the first car of <*o.u ever taken over that road. His mine is considered one of the best in the county, running about four feet. There are two veins of equal thickness ami very superior quality. The farm consists of 42") acres, one-half mile west of Stahl. He is a brevier of Short-Horn cattle, Poland-China hogs and Percheron horses. He is a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran church.

Mr. Novinger was married October 11, 1874, to Margaret Motter, daughter of Noah and Susannah Motter. Mrs. Novinger was born October 17, 1854, in Adair County, Missouri. They have eight children: Lillie R., born June 29, 1875. now Mrs. J. E. Tade, of Green City, Missouri; Martin L., September 23, 1876; Emanuel L., December 3, 1878; Minnie C. Decemher 25, 188(), now Mrs H. H Guy of Adair County; Noah I.. July 16, 1S83; Bessie M., now Mrs. Get) \Y. Walters. August 21, 18X.-); Jacob B . August 22, 18!M); William J. B., March 14, 1S96.

GEORGE W. CAIN was born in Adair County, near Novinger, January 2. 1833, a son of John and Emily (Hill) Cain. He married Miss Christina Novinger. May 13, IStKJ. She was a daughter of Isaac and Christina (Shoop) Novinger. They had four children: Oliver B., born February 16, 1861; Fernando W., May 5, 1864; Margaret E , January 20, 1866; and William J.. September 14, 1871. All are married.

Mrs. Cain was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1839. She came to this county with her parents in 1846. She died September 30, 1910.

Mr. Cain claims the distinction of being the first white child born in this county, being born on the farm near the present city of Novinger. He owns this same farm and still lives there. It consists of 553 acres. The farm is well stocked with fine horses, Short-Horn cattle and Poland-China hogs.

In politics, Mr. Cain is a Democrat. Mr. Cain joined the Elks lodge at Kirksville in the spring of 1911, and is said to be oldest man in the country to become a member of that order. In spite of his advancing years he takes a deep interest in public affairs, and is one of the county's most splendid citizens. A reminiscence written by him. giving many interesting events and exj>erienccs of his life, will be found in another section of this work.

THOMAS M. EASLEY (deceased), a son of Jesse and Bet tic Easley, was Ixrtr, in Russell County, Kentucky, June 7, 1S21. He move/1 with his parents to Schuyler County, Illinois, in 1K38. Here he was engaged in fanning till the breaking out of the Mexican war. He served under General Taylor two yean*, till the eh se of thv conflict, seeing umeh hard service.

He then moved to Centerville, Iowa, where he conducted a general >?ore t;L 1850, then went to California, making the trip overland with wagons. During Ltrip to California he met Colonel Porter, who afterwards commanded the ContWcrate forces on the day of the battle at Kirksville. They became warm friends, afterwards Colonel Porter was enabhnl to extend to Mr. Easley many favors, especially during the time of the Civil War. It was through Colonel Porter*.- efTonthat neither Mr. Kasley's family nor his proj>erty was ever molest ed by the nmm; bands of bushwhaekers.

In 1S.VJ he returned to Schuyler County, Illinois, coming by way of Panama. On this trip the vessel was wrecked and sunk and he had some thrilling expericim> He remained in Illinois till 1S;V>, marrying during that period. In the spring of du year he moved to Adair County, Missouri. He entered land near Gibbs and ennivc^l in farming there till 1K5H, then moved just across the line into Macon County. \vh'T>- he remained till his death, February 11, 1!>04.

Mr. Easley marrie<l Sarah A. Stanford, August 7, 1H.53. They had nine children, six f)f whom are living. Only one, George Easley, of Gibbs, lives in this county. The others are J. T., E. R., A. E., Mrs. Lizzie Daugherty and Mrs. Effie Payne.

In politics Mr. Easley was an uncompromising Hepublican. He was a member of the Masonic order and the Christian church. His wife is till living at the oil home place in Macon County.

DR. GEORGE A. STILL, Chief Surgeon of the A. S. (). Hospital, and for several years past, a professor in the American School of Osteopathy, was born in I'udora, Kansas, but at an early age his parents. Dr. S. S. and Ella D. Still, moved t<> Missouri, and the son completed the high school course and the third year curse at the State Normal School, in Kirksville. After this he entered Drake rniv.rsity at Dos Moines, Iowa, where he was prominent in both the classroom and athletic, winning the white "D" at football younger than anyone at that date; and also, :i> the youngest member of the class, won the honors in the four-years' science course, receiving for excellent scientific work a handsome microscope at the close of the year Later, diplomas were received from the American School of Osteopathy and Northwestern I'niversity Medical, of Chicago, where he completed the four-years' cnune in surgery and medicine. Special clinical work in surgery was obtained from the six best hospitals in Chicago, including Cook County, Wesley, Mercy and St .Luke's hospitals.

Since graduation, and as post-graduate work, Dr. Still has visited practically every hospital of note in America, including the principal ones in New York, Buffalo, Toronto. Montreal, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Rochester, Minn., San Antonio. St. Louis, Kansas City, and many others, and has seen nearly all the really big surgeons in the world operate.

Dr. Still is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Clinical Surgeons of North America, American Chemists, and many more professional organizat ions.

ologisi and Bacteriologist, also did the surgery for the twenty-four bod West Side Hospital, conneete-el with the Des Moines School. His private office was in the K. P. block.

In the spring of MM).) he signed up for work at the A. S. (>., and has been in Kirksville since then, teaching in the school and managing the surgical hospital. During a year the Doctor is called away on many o|>erative and consultation trips, and has operated in more than half of the states of the I'nion. Of necessity his practice is limited to surgery.

Dr. Still was happily married to Miss Ardella Dockery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dockery. in MMMi. Mrs. Still is a well known club woman, being District President of the Federation of Woman's Clubs. Dr. and Mrs. Still spend the month of August, annually at their pleasant summer home in the pine woods of Crow Wing County. Minnesota. This satisfies a strong liking for hunting and fishing that it is iin|M)ssible to think of during the other eleven busy months.

O. P. SPEARS was bom in Harrison County. Kentucky, October 24, \K'.YJ, being a son of Adam and I^eah Sj>ears. He remained in Kentucky on the farm until nineteen years old, then moved to Livingston County, Missouri. He farmed three years near Chillicothc. then in IKtVJ went to California, remaining there until lS(i7. In the fall of that year he returned to Livingston County, but the following year went to Oreen River City, Wyoming, to assist in constructing the C. |\ Railway. In 1K70 he returned to Livingston County, purchasing 'J(M) acres of land, southeast of Chillicothc, where he lived till 1SN9, when he sold the farm and for two years traveled. Aliout INiH he located in Carrollton, Missouri, where he conducted a laundry for nine years. He then sold out and established a laundry at Kirksville, where he has since lived.

A. C. SPEARS was born in Livingston County. Missouri, December Hi, 1S7I, t>cing a son of Reason A. and Mary E. Spears. When three years old he moved to Chillicothc with his parents. In 1S95 they went to Carrollton, where he was connected with the Enterprise Steam Laundry. Ten years ago he moved to Kirksville, Missouri, where he is managing foreman of Spears' Steam Laundry. They have fifteen agencies emt of town and employ about ten to fifteen pen>plc.

AUDREY D. RISDON was born at Kirksville, July 11, INSJi, being a sun of A. D. and Julia K. (Mitchell) Risdon. He was educated in the* public schools and the Normal Sehejol at Kirksville, graduating from the last named institution in MMrJ. He the-n teiok a course in the Kirksville Business College, after which he taught srh«»ol erne ye-ar in the public schools of Kirksville, holding t lit* chair e»f mathematics in t he- High School. This position he gave- up to accept a position in the- Bairel National Bank, becoming bookkeeper. When the banks were eonse>lielate-el and the- Citizens National Bank organized, he was promoted to assistant cashier, remaining in that position till M)0S. He then went into the- automobile business, and was also for a time elivison su|K'rintendent fe>r the International Corres|>ondenee Schools. At present he is giving .some attention te> the aeroplane business in eeytmcction with J. N. Sparling. On April 17, 1911, he was appointed city clerk, which petition he ne»w holds. He is a Re-publican, and a me-mber e>f the Elks lodge-, be ing secretary of the le>cal onler.

RAPHAEL M. MILLER, sun of James T. ami Charlotte (Collin*) Miller, «xbom January 1, 1870, in Put nam County, Missouri. He was inarried August 1 1S«H), to Jessie M. Stephens, (laughter of Judge John I), and America Stephen* They have two children: Raphael M.. Jr., born March 13, 1002; Ronald S., Aueu- Jo. l*M).r».

Mr. Miller was born at a place calk-Hi Millctshurg, now called CiraysviRc. moved to Adair County when only ahout three years old, and was reared on a fam; live miles southeast of Kirksvillc. He attended the public schools and took a thr.t years' course at the State Normal School. He remained on the farm until tuvnr. years old, then came to Kirksvillc and worked for C. A. Robinson in the mercantile business for eight years. At the end of that time, in RMri, he was elect i»d Recorder on the Democratic ticket, although the county then had a Republican majority <>- about 800. He serve* I four years. During this time he assisted in organizing tli> Kirksville Trust Company. Immediately after his term of office expired be whelected Secretary of the Trust Company. He has served in this and other official capacities since its organization. Resides the bank, Mr. Miller is interested in various other business enterprises. He owns several big mercantile establishment-, has stock in numerous manufactories. He also owns 3,">00 acres of land in this and neighboring states.

R. M. Miller is a Democrat in politics, and has served his party in various way-. In HK)t he was elected delegate from the First Congressional District to the National Democratic convention, the first time this honor has been given to thi> nmnty in thirty years.

CHARLES F. BUNDY was born in Indiana in 1S">1, being a son of Alfn-d and Louisa Rundy. He w-is united in marriage in 1 S7«» to Sarah M. Crawford, daughter of John and Mary A. Crawford. They have six children: I A.. born in ]>7v Delba, IS79; Guy. INKO; Alta. 1SN3; Ralph. 1S.H",; Anna Rell. 1SSS.

Mr. Rundy came with his parents to this county when only four years old They settled on a farm near Kirksvillc, and here Mr. Rundy grew to manhood. He attended the public schools and assisted his father in conducting the farm, remaining at home till grown. He then married and continued the occupation of fanning, and has followed that business continuously since. He has made this county his home since coming hen- in 1S.">S At present he owns a farm of 240 acres near Millanl. It is well improved, ami he handles all kinds of high-grade stock.

WALTER B. OTTO was born and reared on a farm five miles south of Kirksvillc. Missouri. He was born August 2S. 180N, a son of Henry J. and Sarah K. Otto. His father was on** of the early settlers of Adair County. Mr. Otto farmed til! 1*94. then moved to Kirksvillc, where he has since been engaged in the carpenter and contracting business.

He w:is united in marriage January 19, 1S90, to Elizabeth Setters, daughter of Henry and Zabiah Setters. They have two children: Carl H., born January 11, 1S97; Ina L.. May f>, 1«HX).

JAMES NOVINGER, son of Isaac and Christina (Shoop) Novinger. w:k N.rn April I, 1S40, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He was married April H». 1 XT* ». to Louisa Snyder, daughter «>f Mirhael anil Margaret Snyder. They had six r\u'.- dren. five of whom are living: Solomon, born December 'JO. 1S70; I-rael. Mar. I It). 1S7S; William. November 21, 1S7°; Harvey, November 11. ixsi. .lied May 17 1SW; drover, ( >clo ber S, 1SSJ; Benjamin, February 25, 1SS<).

Mr. Novinger came to Adair County with his parents in 1 S 1*7 He was reared here on a farm, ami followed that occupation all his life. He has a farm of 200 a< n- . two miles northeast of Novinger.

In lSti2 he joined Company D. 27th Infantry of Missouri Volunteer-. H> served till t.he close of the war. Mr. Novinger is a Democrat arid a member of tli- Presbyterian chunh.

JACOB J. ABERNATHEY was born in Davis County, Iowa, January in. 1S50. His parents were George and Dorcas Abernathey. The family moved it) Adair County. Missouri, in lS.r>l). and settled in Morrow township. Mr. \bernathi v has lived in the same pa it of the county all his life, except two \ears spent in Sullivan County. He has always been a fanner. The farm he now owns is one mi> southeast of Siahl, and consists of 15)0 acres.

J. J. Abernathey was' married February 2S, ISfii). to Isabel Yirdcn. daughter cf Hiram anil Llizabeth Yirdcn. Tliey have seven children: Elizabeth, bom August S. 1S70, died February 4, IS"! I; Mary, born September 7. 1S72. now Mrs W J. Moore; .lames, born May 5, 1*74; Hettie, born November 24, 1S77. died August 20, 1S70; Myrtle, born September 0. IN70, now Mrs. Charles Williams; John, lx>rn September A, 1SS1; Albinas, August 2S. 1SSG. All the children are married.

Mr. Abernathey l>clongs to the I. O. (). F. lodge, and is a Republican. He servetl four years as constable of Morrow township, and was deputy sheriff under J H. Kinnear from ISS5 to ISM).

EPHRAIM W. IMBLER was born near Fairfield, Iowa, July HI. 1S45. He is a son of Daniel and Saloma (Williams) Imbler. When twelve years old his parents moved to Knox County, Missouri, where he lived for a few years, then went to Marion County. Mis-ouri. where he was married. After his marriage he farmed a few years, then went to Sedgwick County, Kansas, and remained till 1SS0. He next went back to Knox County, then to Adair County, Missouri, in 1SS2. Soon after coming here he bought a farm. He diet! March - , 1001.

Mr. Imbler was married January 2S, istiti, to Anna Iv Munay. daughter nf George W. and Matilda A. (Mann) Murray. They had six children: Mary M . bom December 2:{, ISM; Charles W.. September 5>. IStiS; George K., October IS. 1S70; Henry D.. January S, 1S73; Lewis J., July 7, 1S70; Thomas W., April *>. 1S7!>. Henry. Thomas and Mary are still single; but the others are married.

The farm consists of 120 acres of splendidly improved land. Mrs. Imbler, her daughter Mary and son, Thomas Imbler. live on the place and manage it.

In lSti I Mr. Imbler joined Company F., Third Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and served till the close of the war. He saw much hard service in Louisiana and Arkansas. He was a member of the G. A. K.

From U-fi to rinlit : J:un«- Novinger, Jamea H Novinur-r. (loorge Sh<>op, Elwha Wimlx-r, the latter two deceased. They were me*m:it'> - i-iriKu tb«' war and all from the same rinjjbborhood. Picture wan token at their last reunion

GEORGE W. BELL, born in Oldham County, Kentucky. May 18. 1S40. wu> son of John D. and Nancy Boll. In the spring of 1850 he moved with his parem to Illinois, where they remained until 1S57, then eame to Adair County. Miss*mrentering land adjoining the farm on which Mr. Bell now lives, George \V. Bell a breeder of Aberdeen-Angus cattle, and had the first registers! herd in ihi- ftan of the country.

Since coming to this county, Mr. Bell has always made this his home, and «-rgaged in farming. He has 223 acres of land, situated four miles south of Kirk-wll* where he does general farming and stock raising. He has two unmarried -i>t*rrwho make I heir home with him. His sister Josie is a native of Adair C«-unt\. ;«.Qii Alice is a nal ive of Illinois. M is* Josie is a member of the Methodist Episcopal ehur«-r. and for sixteen years was a most eflieient public school teacher of Adair C\»un* >

SAMUEL F. BELL was born in Cass County. Illinois, April 27, 1S53. In-inn son of John I), and Nancy (Pennington) Bell. He was married March 1. lsS:i. v Millie McKinncy. (laughter of Archibald ami Rachel A. (Davis) MeKinney. Th» > have one child - Margaret Mac. born April 7, 1X91.

He moved with his parents from Illinois to Adair County. Missouri, in lv", living with them till grown. He then marrie<l and bought a farm near Bullion. \vh«-r> he remained until 1X05, when he bought his present farm, located four miles xurl of Kirksville. He has 120 acres of hue land, and is a breeder of Polled-Angus e:rtle. He is a Republican. His family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

DR. JAMES M. KIBLER is a native of Shenandoah County, Virginia lb was born October 21, 1X155. His parents were William F. and l.ueinda J. i.Otto Kibler. On April 1. 1007, he was married to Lenna Langford, daughter of RoIhti L. and Emma (Shell on) Langford. Mrs. Kibler is a native of Clark County. Missouri; born December 30. 1SS1, They have two children: Isabelle, born January 2S. 190S; Robert Raymond, horn June 1. 1909.

Dr. Kibler came to Adair County in 1S09. and lived on the farm he now owntill grown. He attended the public school, and took a course at tin4 Missouri Statr- Normal School at Kirksville. Later he attended the American School of Osteopathy, graduating in 1909. After his graduation he practiced at Lynchburg, Virginia, and Henderson, Kentucky. In 1904 he took a post-graduate course, after which he practiced at Staunton, Virginia. In 190X he gave up the practice, returned to Adair County, and resumed the occupation of farming. He owns a farm of 32-"i acres near Voungstown, and has a pretty home.

E. E. BLACK was l>orn February 7. 1H77, in Knox County, Missouri, and i> a son of Ambrose K. ami Pirena K. Black. He was married December 19. 1X97. to Mary P Tuttle, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Tuttle. They have thn-e children Leo, born September 17. 1X9X; Iona, July 19. 1901; Lucille. July 0. UMTS.

Mr. Black was born and reared on a farm in Knox County, where he remained with his parents till grown. He then came to Adair County, where he engaged in the mercantile and lumber business till in 1907, he ami George Tuttle organized the Brxshear Banking Company, and Mr. Black was mode cashier, which position he now holds.

COL. ERNEST A. COGHILL w.is born near Sublette, in Adair County. Mi>- Houri, August IK, 1S71, bring a son of John YY. and Susan < Floyd i Coghill. He wv the eleventh child in a family nf fourteen. He was married February 24. l.V»7. t<> Alice H. Hawkins, a daughter of Judge Hawkins. They had two children, otnwhom is living: Hoscoe Virgil, born March 11. ISfK). died January 10. 1900: J. f;- Purl. Octol er 23. 1903.

Col. Coghill was born and reared on a farm, land entered by his grandfath-r near Sublette, and now owned by L. L. Miekel. His father died when he was eicv years old and his mother a year later. He then made his home witb hi:> sister. Mr- George Horton. till he was fifteen years old. At that age he began to make hisnv. living. He worked by the month on the farm and at other occupations till his marriage. A few years later he bought his present farm, the Kims, and ba> lived di»rcontinuously since. It consists of eighty acres and is situated about t wo mil< - -<.<i?hwest of Millard. It is well improved and he has a very pretty home. He is :i linger of thoroughbred Short-Horn --attic, Shropshire sheep. Berkshire hey ai.i: pedigreed saddle horses. For the past five years, in addition to his f tinning, he Ingiven much attention to auctioneering and is considered one of the host in hi- 1 ir - in the county, making a specialty of farm sales and live stock.

Mrs. Coghill is also a native of Adair County and was born on the obi llawkinhomestead, near Millard, June 2:3, 1K76. She has lived in this county all her Iin

Col. Coghill's father, John \Y. Coghill, was born February 17, 1N32, in Kentucky He was married to Susan Floyd July S. 1K.V2. The wedding occurred at an old house on land now owned by Krnmett Luder. Col. Coghill's grandfather. JacUr, Floyd, came to Adair County in 1X42. when Schuyler County was an attache.) jutr of this county. It is said that he entered land where Kirksville is now located.

FRANK LUTZ was born in Adair County, Missouri, near Kirksville. M.-u-l 1!). 1*74, being a son of Samuel A. and Julia Lutz. He was married May 2:1. IV*;. to Dora C. Clans, daughter of Peter and Catherine Clans. They have one child - Virginia, horn March 17. 1S97.

Mr. Lutz's parents died when he wa.- small and he made his home with hi.- grandparents till fourteen years old. He then started out to make his own way and La* worked at various occupations and has lived, in ten different states. Finally, in 1907, he returned to Adair County, where he has since lived and been engaged b: farming. At present he owns a farm of eighty acres, five miles southwest of Kirk - villi*. In 11H0 he was apj>ointed overseer of road district No. 11, consisting of 7 }-»- s >uth part of Benton township. In his district there are over 100 miles of road and nearly eighty miles of it have been graded this year, much other work also being done. Mr. Lutz is considered one of the best overseers in the county, and keeps his n -.ad* in fine condition, He is a Republican in politics and belongs to the M. \Y. \ fraternity. -

GEORGE W. VANLANINGHAM was horn February 12, 1S2S. in Ham-eii County, Indiana. He was married January 24, IS'A, to Sarah S. Blakeley. Tlicy had eleven children, six of whom are living: John YY.; Kmma L., now Mrs. l.rw Phipps; George L.; J. CI.; Kittie M.. now Mrs. Edward Lininger; Thomas M

Mr. Yanlaninghnm came to Adair County, Missouri, in IK'm, where he lived and farmed near Novinger till his death, January 1">, 1907. Mrs. Yanlaninglam died February 21, 1007. Mr. Vanlaningham was one of the oldest and best known men in Adair County.

DR. GEORGE M. LAUGHLIN, a native of New Umdon, Missouri, was born December 23, 1872, being a son of George H. ami Deborah J. Laughlin. He was married April 11, 1900, to Blanche Still, daughter of Andrew T. and Mary M. Still. Dr. I>aughlin graduated from the Kirksville State Normal Sehool in 1894, and taught in the public schools for six years. In 1900 he graduated from the American School of Osteopathy, and since that time has been connected with the school of Osteopathy at Kirksville in the capacity of teacher of practice of Osteopathy and general practitioner. In September, 1911, Dr. Laughlin was elected Dean of the A. S. ()., succeeding Dr. K. E. Hamilton. He is interested in many business enterprises and one of the owners of the famous Kinloch Farm. He is a Republican, a member of the Christian church and belongs to the Masonic, K. of P. and Elks fraternities.

THE KINLOCH FARM is another institution which is bringing world-wide fame to Kirksville. It is owned by Dr. George M. Laughlin and Dr. Charles E. Still. They are breeders and importers of thoroughbred Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. The business was started in 1895 by Dr. C. E. Still, but in 1890 he sold off all his live stock, and immediately after this sale the present firm was organized. They are now, perhaps, the most famous breeders of these lines of stock in the world, and certainly among the largest. They now have on hands about one hundred head of registered and imj)orted cattle and about three hundred head of regwtered and imported hogs. Their hog herd is doubtless the largest of the kind in America and contains some of the most famous hogs. They are splendidly equipped for breeding and have a farm of 350 acres adjoining Kirksville on the west, and another i of 400 acres adjoining on the east. They have a large number of handsome and * commodious barns, with the newest, modern, sanitary equipment.

Dr. Still makes from one to two trips a year to Europe for the purpose of making importations, securing the best the European markets afford. They are shipped to Kirksville and sales are held from one to two times a year. These sales are among the big events with the breeders of the country. Stockmen from all over the United States and Canada, and often from across the water, come to Kirksville to attend these sales. At a recent sale buyers were here from Australia and New Zealand. In the summer of 1911 a sale was held at their barn, at which some cattle sold for record prices. Viola's Golden Jolly, an imported animal, sold for $13,000.00. Jolly's Royal Sultan, an animal of their own breeding, sold for $ lOJXXMX) His mother. -« Majesty's Lady Hoopla, sold for $3,400.00.

Their hog herd now consists of about 300 registered animals. They hold a sale / once a year, and have some of the world's famous hogs. They were the owners of Star Masterpiece, the highest priced hog in the world, and still have a number of his offspring on their farm. Concerning the Kinloch Farm, we quote the following :ts an excerpt from an article written by Prof. Hugh Van Pelt:

"Great and rapid as have improvements been made in the character of dairy herds surrounding Kirksville, much of the credit is due the Kinloch Farm o|>erated at that point by Doctors C. E. Still and Geo. M. Laughlin. During the past fifteen years many of the best Jerseys ever bred on the Island of Jersey and in America have - been owned at Kinloch Farm, and from time to time they with their progeny sold by scores and their prc|x>tent blood diffused in herds all over the country. Many times prices have been paid causing sacrifice on the part of the sellers, enabling buyer's to secure the best blood known in the Jersey world at a price within the reach of the farmer and dairyman. In fact, since Dr. Still first organized Kinloch Farm he has belt! in mind the breeder who was just beginning, the dairyman who needs productive cows, and the farmer with pride that would lead him to seek good bulls for breeding up his herd."

JAMES COY was born in \jh Hue County, Kentucky, at Hodgenville, February 12, 184*5. He was a son of John M. and Siania Coy. On November 22, 1876, he was married to ley Kriner, who died April 11, 1893. She wjls a daughter of Andrew and Caroline Kriner. They had nine children: Archie M. Coy, born August 3, 1878; William A. Coy, born October 2, 1879; Siania B. Coy, born October 4, 1881), now Mrs. George Bozarth; Anna F. Coy, born November 13, 1882, now Mrs. E. T. Bozarth; CJraeie M. Coy, born December 21, 1883; James P. Coy, bora February 10, 1SS5, died September 4, 1902; Mamie M. Coy, born September 24, 1887, died January 19, 1890; Connard I. Coy, born June 13, 1889; Lillie H. Coy, born SejA tember 17, 1891.

Mr. Coy came to Adair County with his parents October 5, 185.5, and settled near the present town of Pure Air. Here he lived till grown. He has always been engaged in farming. At present he owns a farm of 195 acres, one mile east of Pure Air. He is a breeder of Percheron horses, fine hogs and cattle.

CHARLES W. HUGHES, son of James and Sarah Hughes, was born in Schuyler County, Missouri, August. 1, 1858. He married Nettie Converse, October 25, 1877. She is a daughter of I<ewis and Salena Converse. The? have six children: Melvin, born September 14, 1878; Homer, January 25, 1880; Edwin, June 6, 1882; Forest, May 19, 1887; Dale, April 9, 1897; Cornelius, August 16, 1899.

Mr. Hughes was horn on a farm in Schuyler County. His parents having died when he was very small, he made his home with relatives in Iowa, where he lived till grown. He then married and lived in Marion County, Iowa, till 1884. He came to Adair County in that year. He has been living and farming in this county since. He now owns a farm of sixty-five acres, near Clay. He is a member of the Methodist church .

JAMES SEES was bom in Jackson County, Ohio, February 4. 1801, being a son of Thomas and Margaret M. Sees. He was married January 1, 1884, to Emma J. Strock, daughter of M. F. and Airy E. St rock. They have seven children: Ina, born November 19, 1884; Essie, July Hi, 18.87; Irvie. April 3, 1890; J. Hay and Lilah Mae, twins, November 14, 1894; Dale, December 9, 1890; Olcnn. October 7, 1902.

Mr. Sees came to Adair County. Missouri, with his parents in 1808, settling at old Paul Town. Lived there about two years, then moved to a farm in that vicinity, where Mr. Sees grew to manhood. He lived there with his parents, farming and working at the carpenter's trade until he was married. He and wife went to housekeeping in the town of Brashear, living in that vicinity until the fall of 1890, then moving to Kirksville and working at. the earj>enter's trade until the spring of 1898. He then moved with his family to his farm five miles northwest of Brashear, where he still lives. He docs general farming and stock raising. His farm consists of 160 acres, and is well improved.

Mr. Sees is a Republican in politics, und is a member of the M. \V. A. lodge. His wife is a member of the t'nited Brethren church. Mr. Sees is not a member of any church, but is in sympathy with all organizations working for the uplift of humanity.

NICHOLAS HAMLING, a native of Luxemburg, Germany, was born February 21, 1865. When very small he moved to France with his parents, John and Mary (Till) Hamling, remaining there until his coming to America. Landing in New York February 1, 1890, he went to Illinois where he engaged in farming for six months, then came to Grundy County, Illinois, then to Stahl November 2.5 of the sam<; year. Here he dug coal till 1897, then bought the Miller place. Later he bought other land near his original place, and now owns a farm of 2(X) acres, just southwest of Stahl. He is a breeder of Jersey rattle, and just starting in the dairy business. He also raises Poland-China hogs and Percheron horses. While conducting his farm here he spent some time in Sullivan County, running a grist mill, and is just installing the same thing on his present farm.

Mr. Hamling was married June 6, 1908, to Mary Zanter, daughter of Nicholas and Louise (Brinkey) Zanter. They have one child - I>ouise L., born October 23, 1909. He was formerly married to Almeda E. Ledford, who died September 11, 1906. They were married July 4, 1894, and had two children: Carrie, born August 10, 1898, died September 15, 1898; John January 24, 1904. Mr. Hamling is a Republican, a member of the Catholic church, and belongs to the I. 0. (). F. lodge.

S. F. SHOOP was born in Adair County, Missouri, near Nineveh, February 3, 1871, being a son of Judge Adam and Cyrena Sh<x>p. He was married October 28, 1894, to Catherine Miller, a daughter of John D. and I>ouisa Miller. They have six children: Leola, born May 7, 1896; Hugo, August 5, 1898; Velma A., January 2, 1900; John D., February 19, 1902; George M., December 29, 1904; Louise, February 27, 1910.

Mr. Shoop was born and reared on a farm just west of Nineveh, living there with his parents till grown. He then went into the mercantile business at Willmathville, remaining there six years. Then, in connection with M. C. Miller and J. H. Berry, he organized the Miller Mercantile Company, and they oj>ened a store at Connelsville, and also one at Novinger, Mr. Shoop being made manager of the Connelsville branch. Later they sold the Novinger store and opened up a big general store at Nineveh. They now own and conduct two big stores at that place, one at what is known as old Nineveh and another near the depot at Connelsville. In addition to the mercantile business, Mr. Shoop owns 100 acres of land near Shibley's Point.

HENRY L. YOWELL was born in Howard County, Missouri, September 25, 18.50, a son of John S. and Jensey Y. Yowell. He was married November 9, 1876, to Elizabeth J. Farmer, who died June 10, 1S96. They had eight children: Bertha B., wife of John Cunningham; Jesse ().; James I.; Lillie M., wife of Charles Cunningham; Grover C. F.,; Robert ().; Amos S.; Etta G. Mr. Yowell was again married October 13, 1900 to Teresa Farmer. They have two children: Snodie, born Nov. 19, 1902; Fannie P., April 25. 1904.

Mr. Yowell moved to I^ewis County with his parents in 1S01. He lived there ten years, and then moved to Schuyler County. In 1KK1 he came to Adair County, and then moved to Schuyler County. In 18S1 he came to Adair County, where he has since lived and farmed. At present he owns a farm of 225 acres, one mile southwest of Pure Air. He handles Aberdeen- Angus cattle and Percheron horses.

T. E. ELMORE, a native of Adair County. was born July H, 18o4. Heine a - of W. C. and Eliza Elmore. He was married in 1KKS to Allie Hegole, daughter <-' D. \V. and Lyda Bcgole. They had six ehildren: Opal, born September 9. <>ra, November 2K. 1K90; Fay. November 24. 1K92; Warren, Sopteinix-r K<. deceased; Aubrey, Decem»>er 27, 1902; Vita. July 17, 190*.

In lsxs T. E. Elmore and his brother, George, built the first store at Gibb*. - l>oing the first business establishment there. They continued that business foxyears, then Mr. Elmore sold out his interest there and moved to a farm south Gibbs, remaining there till 1902. At that time he moved to Gibbs and went intoth banking business, remaining one year. He then went to Oklahoma and remain", a year, returning to Adair County, where he bought his present farm, one mile north of Gibbs. It consists of :i20 acres and is well improved. He handle* I*ollcd-An*\> cuttle, Shropshire sheep and IVreheron horses. He has what is considered one of )x\st farms in the county and a iM'autiful home. Besides his home farm he owi- HtiO acres in Arkansas.

FRANCIS MARTIN HARRINGTON was born in Amsterdam, New York within four miles of the place where his grandfather, Joseph Hagamon, a Lieuleiui'i in the Revolutionary War, erected the first grist mill west of the Hudson Kivr-r His father. Martin Harrington, a native of Grafton, Massachusetts, was descend; from several Massachusetts families who were prominently identified with the rait* of freedom and Colonial Inde|>endenec. Eleven of the 130 men in Captain Parker? Company at the Battle of Lexington. wore Harringtons, and two of them, Jonathan and Caleb, were numl)ered among the nine who fell on the Ivcxington Common, Apr.] 19, 177o. Through the Putnams, Brighams and Elliots, of Massachusetts, ;il> comes lo Mr. Harrington on the paternal side, a splendid line of ancestry.

His mother was Catharine Hagamen of New York, a lineal descendant of then!; Schout-Fiscal, Adrian Hagamen, who governed five Dutch Colonies on I»ng Uhv.-l in ItioO.

Francis Harrington received a fair education in the public schools of Pike County. Illinois, where he afterwards taught several terms. He read law in PittsficM Illinois, with Hay anil Matthews. Then entered the Law Department of NorthwesV ern Fniversity. of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1SG6. In July of the ssn>' year, he located in Kirksville for the practice of his profession. Four years later be w;i> married to Miss Martha Duteher of Barry. Illinois. To this union were hom two suns and five daughters, all of whom are living except one infant daughter

Mr. Harrington has been identified with many public improvements in Kirkville through her transition period from a tiny village to a flourishing little city In Isiil) he represented Adair County at a meeting held in Quincy for the purjmse of organizing a company to build a railroad from (Quincy to Kirksville.

He was one of the directors of tin* Kirksville Savings Bank at the time of it? establishment in 1 >>7^t. and was for many years vice-president of this institution. Mr. Harrington was active in the movement, to establish the First State Normal School in Kirksville, ami was president of the Public School Board when the Washington and Benton school buildings were erected. He was a member of the Watrc Works Committee in the town. He served as County Attorney for five or si\ years,

Mr. Harrington wax a member of the Thirtieth Genera! Assembly of Mi>x>un. and while attending this session, was eloeted Mayor of Kirksville without his knowledge. He was re-elected Mayor and resigned to !>eeome again representative fmm Adair County, which office lie held until the close of the Thirty-Second Assetiihh In 1X«M> Mr. Harrington was the defeated candidate for Congress, although havinc made a splendid race for a Hepublicau in a district largely Democrat c

Mr. Harrington was an untiring worker in the halls of the Legisl:!t nr. \l served on the Ways and Means Committee and other important committers durinc the various sessions, and was the author of a number of im(>oitant bills, among them the well-known Marriage License Kill passed at the Thirtieth Genera! Assembly which requires license to be issued by the Recorder of Deeds. He was also tin author of the bill preventing the marriage of cousins in this state.

After an absence of many years, Mr. Harrington became a member of the ror»v- Second General Assembly. I pon his return from Jefferson City a royal welcome «j> given him at his home on Kast Normal Avenue, as a mark of appreciation of his work :is Representative of Adair County.

"Mr Harrington," writes a friend of his. "has a peculiar shrewdness in managing a case that is {indefinable, and is the secret in part, of his splendid sucees- " "As a jury lawyer." continued his legal brother, "he has few peers in bis judgment A truer friend to his clients 1 never saw."

Several years ago Mr. Harrington retired from active practice to accept the office of Post master. At the expiration of the term he was reappointed.

ALBERT HERREN, a native of Canada, was bom November 20, IS.'jO. a son of .lames and Elizabeth iLiscom) Herren. Though bom in Canada, when but a baby he moved with his parents to Illinois. Here he remained on a farm until l*>72. when he moved to Adair County, where he has since lived and farmed. He owns :\ farm of ^20 acres, ten miles southwest of Kirksville. The place where they live joins Mrs. Herren's home ami belongs to her. It consists of 20.") acres, with one of the most beautiful homes in the county. She also owns 24.") acres in Knox County They do no active farming, all their land being leased.

Albert Herren was united in marriage February 1C>. HMM. to IWria Dowdy, i - laughter of Jefferson J. and Mary (Atterberry) Dowdy. She was born in Macon County. November 24. iStiO. coming to this county the same year They have »-> children By a former marriage Mrs. Herren has three children: Annie A Hrags. now Mis. Pearl Graham, of Whit tier, California; George Bragg, of Washington; Mary A. Bragg, now Mrs. Charles Ix*e. of Sycamore. Illinois. Mrs. Herren's former husband was George J. Bragg, of Washington.

MISS RILLA WREN was born in Benton County, Oregon. She lived thentill grown, attending the public schools. In IN<M) she came to Kirksville and took a course in the Kirksville Business College, also a course at the State Normal School. She then entered i he mercantile business and is at present a member of the Porter- Wren Co.. owning a half interest. Miss Wren is the buyer for the firm.

Top, left to right - Mrs. Susan (Xovingcr) Darr, Isaac Xovinger, Jr. Center - Mrs. Isaac Novinger, Isaac Novinger and Grand child, Grandma Mottcr. Bottom - Jacob Shoop, Mr. and Mrs Noah Mottor, all deceased, except grandchild, now Mrs. Shiblcy

Reskfonre, Hani ami Stork of Daniel I). Xovingor, 7 mite* southwest ol Novinger. Parwita i f Mrs Novinger, Milton J. and Lucy J. Boz&rth. Mr. Bozaith is «l«'c«':u*M*«i

GEORGE YOUNG was Ixirn near Canton, Ohio, Juno 24, IS34, being a h«i c4 I Christ and Catherine Young. He was married April 12, 1X57, to Elisabeth Sharr i daughter of Philip and Barbara Sharr. They had eight children, five of whom an J living. Those living are, Minnie, now the wife of C. M. Brawner, George A., Williaui. I Clinton, Erne, now the wife of Harry Kalrh.

Mr. Young was l>orn and reared on a farm in Ohio. He followed the occupation of farming in that state till 1X00, when he moved with his family to this county He purchased land near the present town of YoungsUwn, where ho has since livei I and been engaged in farming. At present he owns a farm of 520 acres at Youngstown. the town being built on his farm. He assisted in organizing that little city, an-i still owns a largo number of lots in it. Besides general farming, he handles Short Horn cattle, Poland China hogs, and Percheron horses.

SOLOMON E. MOYER was born at Dayton, Michigan, February 7. IV*. being a son of Solomon and Nancy C. (Martin) Mover. He was married October 16, 1X92. to Delia Goodwin, daughter of Columbus C. and Margaret < Oillinger Goodwin. Mrs. Mover was born in Sullivan County, Missouri, Noveml>er 25, IST1. and came to Adair County in 18X1. They have one child - Pansy O., born Aupi»i (i, 1X93, died August 13, 1902. They have one adopted child - Theodore, nine yearold.

Mr. Mover went to Iowa with his parents when a small boy, then in 1X71 move<J to Sullivan County, Missouri, remaining there one year. In 1X72 he came to Adair County, where he has since lived. He has been engaged in the saw milt and bridjjv business. At present he devotes his time to building county bridges. He lives at Youngstown, where he owns a home and twenty-eight acres adjoining the town

THOMAS E. CLARKSON was born at Clayton. Illinois, March 24. ls.il. a son of Kinzic and Theresa Clarkson. He lived in Illinois until 1XX3. then came t<. Knox County, Missouri, where he lived ton years, engaged in farming. He then came to Adair County and farmed here until 1S97. sdd his farm, and moved t«» Brashear when1 ho buys and sells horses and mules. He has been the constable of Salt River township for twelve years.

FRANCIS A. PEVEHOUSE was born in Adair County, near Brashear, Missouri. April 17, 1S<»7. He was reared on land seven miles northwest of Brashear. the farm he now owns being a part of the old home place. When grown he started farming on t be home place for himself. He now owns a farm of 193 acres, six milo northwest of Brashear. He is a breeder of Short -Horn cattle, Poland-China hogs, and the highest type of graded stock; also he has a lino registered saddle fillev of bis own raising.

JOSEPH McREYNOLDS was born April 10, 1847, in Knox County. Miss«un. being ji son of Josiah and Mary (Pue) McReynolds. Ho was married April 4. \^>- to Nancy Honry, daughter of Hugh F. and Leah Henry Mrs. McKeynolds t* ala native of Knox County, and was born Dec. X, 1852. They had ten children. se\>r. of whom are Jiving: Hugh, born April 17, 1877; Charles F., Oct. 21, 1S7S: Homer K April 28. 1SS1; Verdie L., Aug. 17. 1884; Addie M., March 23, 1S80, now Mr- Tony Hollison; Elizabeth, May 23, 1888; Fannie C, May 2.J. 1891. Three children died in infancy.

Mr. McKeynolds was born and reared in Knox County, Missouri, and talone* to one of the old-time families of that section. He remained at home with Ins pareu* till grown, then married and took up the occupation of farming. Soon after h> marriage he moved across the line to Lewis County, where he remained about fivyoars. Then in 1S81 In* came to Adair County and bought his present farm where l> has since live<l. It consists of 160 acres, six miles south-west of Clibbs. He a]*> owns twenty acres across the line in Macon County. He does general farming and stock raising.

JOHN A. MYERS, born in Sullivan County, Missouri, near Green City. Spt ember 3, 1857, is a son of Henry and Mary A. Myers. He was married to Margan' A. Novinger, daughter of Isaac and Christina Novinger, January 1, 1880. Sinbelongs to one of the oldest families of Adair County. They have nine children: Minora J., bora January 25, 1881, now Mrs. I. K. Moore; Rosa L., October 17. Iw2. now Mrs. H. F. Jackson; Isaac J., December 5, 1884; Henry L.. October 24. 1*n> John S., September 10, 1888; Sarah C, March 24, 1890; Catherine L., March 20 1892; Grace A., April 25, 1894; Ralph E., March 20, 1890.

The farm on which Mr. Myers was born and reared is in Sullivan County, within a half mile of when1 he now lives. He has always lived in that county and has alwaybeen engaged in farming. He owns a farm of 200 acre*, just northeast cf C.rmi City, and is a s-m of one of the oldest settlers of Sullivan County.

His wife, who was » member of the Novinger family, was born just west .»f Novinger. July 9, 1S50. She was reared in Adair County, living there till her marnae» to Mr. Myers. Since then she has made her home in Sullivan County.

AI.VAKO T. MORROW was tarn October 29, IK5«K in Adair County. Missouri. His parents were Joseph Maxwell and Rosanna Morrow He was inarri^l February 21, 1KX0, to Anna Lowe, daughter of Hawley and Maria bn\ . Mrs. Marrow was tarn in Adair County. March 29. 18(52. They had ten children, eight <»f whom arc living: F.s telle M., born December 8. 1882, died April 10, 18W): Junia F. June 2. 1881: Rotart A . May 21, 1886; Alfred G.June 8, 1890; Rosa M . March 13, 1S92; Rerthcl L.. February 10. 1894; Clifford M., March 21. 189f»; Catherine F.. Sepl ember 7. 1898; George F.. September 20, 1900. The first child, born Sejv tember 13. I8sl, died iti infancy.

The farm on which Mr. Morrow was reared is seven miles east of Kirksville He bought the farm now owned by his widow, in 1900, moving there the next year. He lived there till his death. December 4. 1907. Mrs. Morrow has lived on and managed the farm .-ince his death. The farm consists of eighty-seven acres, eight mile* northeast of Kirksville It is well improved. The family belongs to the Methodic Kpiscopal church.

REUBEN W. PROPST is a native of Adair County, Missouri, and »> l->n north of the present town of Brashear, Oct. 10, 1800, being a son of Robert and Ma linda Propst. He was unitetl in marriage Feb. 20, 1883, to Ora Paul, daughter m J. Horatio and Sarah A. Paul. They have four children: Daisy B. born Nov. _S 1883: Chauncey P., Aug.0, 1880; Horatio D., Nov.. 28, 1888; Anna I,.. Jan. 31. ivq

Mr. Propst was born and reared on the old Propst homestead, just north h Brasheur, remaining at home with hi.s parents till grown. He then married t continued the occupation of fanning, having lived in this county and followed ?Lji business all his life. At present he owns a farm of 240 acres, 4 1-2 mil*** in rti- Brashcar. It is regarded as one of the best farms in the county, and is spletnlj : y improved, Ihe home being a handsome one with many modem improvements. Mr Props! is a progressive, scientific farmer, and a breeder of high-grade stock Mr. Propst is a Republican in politics and he anrl his family belong to the MettVi.^ church.

JOHN H. WALLACE was reared on a farm in Adair County, Missouri, on Kr i entered by Col. Jones and later sold to Mr. Wallace's grandfather for $2.00 an a« r> He was l>orn there March 10, 1870, son of James and Mary E. Wallace He mmarried May 2, 1899, to Grace Dunham, daughter of George and Mary E. Dunh n Thev have four children: Orpha, Carroll, Beryl, and Eva.

Mr. Wallace lived with his parents until his marriage, then Ivegan fanning himself. He now owns forty acres, a part of the old Wallace farm, situated iuu: Youngstown. He also farms other land adjoining. He has lived in this county i.1 his life, with the exception of three years spent in Colorado. He is a Republican and a member of the M. W. A.

JETHRO V. COULSON, a native of Brown County, Illinois, was bom April 18, 1837. being a son of Bethel and Elizabeth Coulson. He was married April -*>. 18ti0, to Lucinda Allison, daughter of Elijah and Mary Allison. They had seven child rim: Sarah Ellen, born February 14, 1801, died September 20, 1892; John I. . November 22, 1802; James P., June 25, 1804; Elmer E., June 11, 1800; Alvars J . January 0, 1N09; William H., April 3, 1871; Vianna E., June 3, 1873.

Mr. Coulson owns a farm of 100 acres situated at Adair, Missouri, southwest quarter of section 32, township 03, range 13. He does general farming and maker; a specialty of raising fine Poland-China hogs. Mr. Coulson came to Adair County, Missouri, in 1801, and has lived here since, except about four years. During the war he served three months with the Home Guards. He is a Republican.

JAMES W. RILEY, son of James M. and Elizabeth A. (Morris) Riley, was born in Ross County, Ohio, January ">, 1S">2. He was married January 2S. 1S77, to Xancy Thompson, daughter of John Thompson. They have eleven children: Elmer, horn Deeember 10, 1877; Maud, January 10, 1882; Jim. September 0. lw|: Homer. December 11, 1SS0; Dermic, June 29. 1888; Ollic. May 8, 1890: Pearl. Ortuber I. 1892; Elizabeth, October 4, 1894; Glen, December 10, 1890.

Mr. Riley moved to Johnson County, Missouri, with his parent-! in l.V'Jt There his father died in 1800, ami in ISol he and his mother moved to Schuyler County, where lie lived and farmed till 18S4. He then moved to Adair County, when' he h:i.- since lived arid been engaged in farming. At present he lives on one of the McCalno farms, one mile south of Stahl. He is a Republican and a member of the I. 0. 0 F lodge. Mrs. Riley belongs to the Holiness church.

Knlisted in C«. B. 142 Indiana Infantry, at Lockport, Indiana in 1S04, an; served until tlx* close of the war. After returning home from the army he attended school in Idaville, Indiana, for two years, and in the fall of 1S67 he came k Kirkville with Profs. Joseph Baldwin anil F. L. Ferris and entered what is now the Kirkville State Normal School, September 1st, 1X07, being one of the first student* i enter the school. He attende<l the Normal a portion of the time during 1*67. 1S09, teaching three terms of school, and doing some writing in the County Clerk* office. He accepted the position of Deputy County Clerk in IStiO and held ihposit ion until January 1st, 187"), when he entered on the duties as Clerk, having b<-«T nominated ami elects! without opjMisition. At the close of his term of office .hiuary 1st, 1S79 he bought what is now known as the Normal Book Store and after bought an interest in the Kirksville Journal and took editorial charge of tbpaper. The Journal and Book Store were managed by him until 1891 when he -*>\i both properties to accept theCashicrshipof the Union Bank, now The National Bant, which P. C. Mills and he organized. He remained with the bank as Cashier for if> years and in January 1908 retired from the bank and on the 1st of March of the sam year accepted the jxwsition of Secretary of the Kirksville Trust. Co. and in April 1*>1" was elected President and assumed the management of the Company. He i~ :: member of the Board of Education and was for a number of years President of tb- Board. He has been three times Treasurer of the Board of Regents of the Kirl*- ville State Normal School. He is President of the Journal Printing Co. of Kirkville, and is one of its largest stock holders.

ROBERT H. SAMUELS was bom Aug. 6, 18.54, in the southwest part of Adair County, Missouri, being a son of Robert and Margaret (Lit tell) Samuels. He »a.« married Oct. 1875 to Teressa Lemon, who died in 1888. They had four children . Hurley, born July 17, 1870; Hugh, Feb. 17. 1878; Carl, Dee. 17, 1SN0. He waagain married, April 27, 1892, to May Selby, daughter of Joshua and Amanda SeJby. They have two children: Cecil M., l>orn Jan. 10, 1890; Nina M., born Feb S, W2

Mr. Samuesls moved to the place where he now lives, near Voungstown. when only a few months old, and has lived there continuously since, arid been engaged in fanning all his life. He owns a farm of 100 acres, the old home place, and does (jtneial farming and stock raising.

WILLIAM F. PHILLIPS was reared on a farm about a mile north of when' he now lives. He was born near Yarrow, Adair County, Missouri, February 2. l*»»v He married Rosa Baker, October 7, 1907. She was born in Schuyler County, March 1. 1SS2, being a daughter of John and Caroline (Swagert) Baker. They have two children: Beulah F., bom September 19, 1 90S; Del ma L.. August 20.1010

Mr. Phillips lived with his parents. James and Sophia (Anspaeh) Phillip, till grown. He spent six years in Oklahoma before his marriage, and also lived in Macon County for a short time. Finally, in 1899, he returned to Adair County, and in the following year bought his present farm. It is situated one mile east of Yarrow and consists of 100 acres. He does general farming and stock raising.

HON. JAMES T. LLOYD wis horn at Canton. Missouri, August 2-S. 1*". being a sun of Jeremiah ami Frances Lloyd. He was married March 1, issl. to Man H. (Iraves. daughter of Thomas A. and Mary Craves. They had four children Oliver .1 , now Cashier of the National Bank at Shelhina, Missouri; Tlumia? L Kthel lx-e; and Willard IV The latter died at the age of four years.

Mr Llo\d was reared on a farm in Lewis County, Missouri, attending the pwbli sehools of lii? neighborhood. He completed his acedemic education at the Chn*tuL Cniveisity, Canton, Missouri. After quitting school, he served as Deputy Sheriff of Lewis County, and later as Deputy Circuit Clerk, s|>cndiug his lei>uro time in reading law. In the meantime he was admitted to the bar at Edina. Missouri, m 1KS2, and afterwards practiced his profession at Monticello for two years. In Inv*> he moved to Shelby ville, Shelby County, Missouri, where he engaged in the practice of law until 1S97, when he was elected to Congress, as Representative from the First Congressional Dist ri«-t of Missouri, of which Adair County is a pait. Ho still makehis home at Shelbyville, and has lieen elected to Congress eight times, six times without opposition in his party. Mr. Lloyd has been highly honored by hi- colleague* in Congress, is cha rman of Accounts Committee, also of the Patronage Commute and is a member of Post offlice and Post Roads Commit tee. This is a recognition given to but three members of the House. He is also held in the highi*st esteem by tin members of his party, and is now Chairman of the National Democratic Congressional Committee, t ne of the highest honors in the gift of the party. Mr. Lloyd is reganied as a man of the sternest, integrity, as well as great ability. In all his campaigns he has received the hearty support of many of his constituents of opposite political faith.

Mr. Lloyd is a Democrat in polities, and of the most aggressive and progressive type. He is a member of the I. (). (). F., K. of P.. and M. W. A. fraternities, and at present is chairman of the Missouri Society at Washington, D. C. He is a member of the Methodist church.

MARGARET C. WELCH was born in Adair Co., Mo., a daughter of William and Bridget (Murphy j Welch. She was reared near Wilmathville. and has lived in this county all her life. She now owns a pretty home at Adair, where she now resides Her father. Wil'iam Welch, was a native of Ireland, where he \v:is born March 27. IS 12. He came to America when a young man. living in Kentucky till IvVJ He then c.iiiK- to Adair County. Missouri, and settled near Wilhnat hville where he lived at the time of his death.

ERBIN E. SLOAN was born in Adair County, Missouri, near Kirksville. Nov 10, 1 St it), ami is a son of Columbus J. and Rebecca (Thompson i Sloan. He w;i> marrc-d April 2**>. IS<t2, to Flora B. Thompson, daughter of William O ami Cynthia i Harlan Thompson. They had seven children, five of whom are living: Paul C . born Jan 27. 1V.W; Audrey B., May f>, IS<H; Bemie. April <), ISM. died Jan. S. IWl Eugene, Nov s. is«.»7; Ruth, Aug. 20, 1900. One child died in infancy.

Mr. Sloan was born ami reared on a farm three miles west of Kirksville, living there with his parents till grown. Since his marriage he has been engaged in farming and mining, ami has made this county his home all his life. At present they own a farm of eighty acres, eight miles southwest of Kirksville. Mrs. Sloan is also a native of Adair County, and was born near Kirksville May 3, 1K07. Mr. Sloan's parents were among the earliest settlers of Adair County, coming here from Kentucky in 1S40

WINFIELD SCOTT VAWTER is a member of one of the moM famous families in the country, and can trace his ancestry back centuries before the Revolutions-} War. The family originally went from France to England, where they played an important part in that country's history. In 1875 three brothers came from Lngland and settled in Massachusetts, later taking a prominent pari in the affairs of that early time, their descendants doing much in shaping our country in its early history Mr. Vawter is a direct descendant of one of these brothers.

He is a son of William and Matilda Vawter and was horn in Shelby County. Mo.. March 2S, 1K73. His father is a native of Iowa and served with distinct km during the Civil War, in Co. d. Uth Mo. Cavalry. During this conflict his cy.»> wen* so badly injured that in later years he became totally blind. In 1S93 he went to live with his son, W. S. Vawter who was then at Brashear. On the removal uf that gentleman to Trenton in the summer of 1909 he went with him and still n- Hides with him in that city.

Mr. Vawter was educated in the public schools of Missouri and moved to Adair County when small, settling at Brashear. He was engaged in the mercantile harness nt Brashear for about five years, using his spare moments during that tune in the study of law, his preceptor being Judge Blair. He was admitted to the bar in May 1899 and practiced successfully at Brashear until the summer of 1909 when he moved to Trenton. Mr. Vawter served several times jus Mayor of Brashear He is an ardent Republican and has always taken a deep interest in polities. He also takes a deep interest in lodge work and has held high offices in both the Masonir and Odd Fellow lodges. He is a student of literary and historical subjects as we/I as an able ami well read lawyer.

In the fall of HMO Mr. Vawter was ap|K>iutcd City Attorney of Trenton :in,l the following ; pring elec ted without opposition to succeed himself.

Mr. Vawter has Ixen connected with the publication of Violet te's History of Adair (Yunty since the enterprise was started, and is the ' powvr behind i he throne " He is new the Treasurer of the company.

NOAH C. LANK was Isirn at New Boston, Lin?) County, Missi uri. Aug. 7 |s70, being a son of .John H and Catherine T. Lane. He was married Oct. ."». 1S<>. to Kathleen Clapper, daughter rf William C and Mary H C!apj>ei\ They hive ore child. Mildred Le« tie, born Dee. 28, l>90.

Mr. Lane was reared at the little town of New Boston, living at home with bi» parents til] alu ut grown. He then learned the barber's trade, in which business he has been engaged almost continuously since. He worked and conducted shops in a number of places, and in 1901 came to Kirksvilie For a number of years he «a> one of the proprietors of the Koyal barber shop. In 1910 he quit this business on account of ill health, and went to work as special deputy for the Yeomen lodge in Arkansas with headquarters at Fort Smith, later going to Van Buren.

Mr. Lane is a Democrat in politics and a member of the K. of IV, 1. O. O. F.. A. V and A. M.. M. W . A. and B. A. V. fraternities. He is considered one of the Ix st posted lodge men in this part of the country, and takes a deep interest in all kinds of lodge work. He heljMsl to organize the famous Woodmen drill team which won so many prizes in the State and District contests.

CHARLES N. TOLMAN was born at Bountiful, I'tah, Jan. 24, 1KK9. a son of Judson K. and Sophia (Merrill) Tolmun. His mother died when he wsis about five years old, and he made his home with his grandmother till about, eleven years old. He then went to Colorado and remained in that and adjoining states till ISM. when he eame to Missouri, finally locating in Clinton County. He attended the public schools of that section and took a special course in mathematics at the State t'niversity at Columbia. He taught school in Clinton county several years, and was for three years principal of the schools at Plattsburg. Later he purchased the Democrat-Lever, a newspaper at that place, which he conducted till 1000. He then went to St. Joseph and engaged in newspaper work till 1904. Later he was engaged in the same business at Sedalia, Boonville, Kirksville, and Trenton. In the fall of 190!) he returned to Kirksville and took up the field work for Violette's History of Adair County. In August., 1910. the Denslow History Company was organized and be was made President and Field Manager. He also does some magazine and s|>ecial newspa|>er writing.

Mr. Tolman was married May 24, 190S, to Minnie K. Murphy, daughter of \Y. S. and Mary K. (Waldron) Murphy. Mrs. Tolaman was born at Craft on. West Virginia, Nov. 23, 1X84, and came to Kirksville, Missouri, with her parents when about four years old. She was educated in the public schools, graduating from the Kirksville High School in the class of 1903. She then took the I^atin Course of four years at the State Normal, graduating in I90o with the degree of Bachelor of Pedagogy. For five years she was a teacher in the Kirksville Public Schools, giving up that position at the time of her marriage. Later she also took a course in shorthand and typewriting at the same institution, and has assisted in editing this history, writing the biographical sketches therefor.

JAMES H. REED was born March 12, lsf>X, in Sullivan County. Missouri, being a sen of H. L. and Jane Hoed. He was mairied March 31. IN92, to Mary Powell, daughter of Charles and Sarah Powell. They have six children: Virgil F., burn June 29, 1S93; Ottie June. June 20, 1K9o; Kva M., Dec. s. ls9b: Marie. July 12, 1901; Ignore. March s. 1901: Alice L\, March 9, 1910.

Judge U<hm1 was born and reared on a farm in Sullivan County, remaining there with his parents till about nineteen years old. He then came to Adair County, when* he worked in the coal mines for a number of years. Later, in addition to mining, he took up the occupation of tanning, and now owns a farm of 142 acres, two miles southeast of Staid. The land is not only excellent for farming, but is all underlaid with big veins of coal, only a small portion of it having been mined.

Judge Heed serve* I as Constable of Morrow township for two terms, and in 1902 was elected Justice of the Peace of that township, no office which he still holds He is a Democrat in politics ami takes a groat interest in public affairs.

Mrs. Heed is a native of Adair County, and was born March 1"). 1S74. Her father and mother are both living, and make their home with her. Mr. Powell was born August. 30, l.xio, in Illinois, and came to Adair County in LSo.V He was married to Sarah K. Beets Jan. 3. iSol. They had ten children, 9 of whom arc living Mrs. Powell was a native of Ohio, and was born January 4, 1S31.

W. M. DENSLOW is a son of of the late Judge W V Demdow and wu.~ h..r; in Crundy County. Missouri, August *»th. ISV% His education wa> cornph ' r. Trillion High School, He was married May "22. to Callie Schooler. d;tueh-.r of Win 1). ami Malinda 'Nichols' Schooler. Mr. Denslow is a newspafirr ruir and a professional photographer. He was in thr photograph business for m\ >>-^r» at Mar-on. Mo . and March 29. 11*11 he purchased the Crand Studio on the nor* side of l he square, in Kirksvillc. In INNS he took charge of the Cnindy C -<il- (m/.etic and huilt that paper up to he one of th<- hot country weeklies in nor? I Missouri. During his n-sidenee in Mar-on for one year he edited the Ma^>n (V.7- a pafwr own«n| by the late Col. Bices In 190S the News Publishing Co . a rporation with -* 10,000.00 capital was organized in Trenton. Missouri and lished the Trenton Dailey News. Mr Denslow was selected as its editor at... manager, a |>osition which he voluntary gave up nearly three years later. that paper harl succeeded in establishing the largest daily circulation of am pa|H*r in (Irundy County. In August 1010 the Dcnslow History Company n organized at Kirksville to complete the history of Adair County, and ~in«-e time he has Im-cii secretary and office manager of that «-ompany. Mr Dv: - - > represents! ( irundy County in the State I>egislat ure from 1S9-.J to IV.*.*. and in July l*«is appoints! 1*. S. Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for the Kir-- District of Missouri, and served until the Spanish- American War tax was n-f*-al'-: Mr. Dcnslow is a Republican in polities and a Methodist in religion and is a member of the Elks. Masons and R. A. M. and is a Knight Templar, having ju-? rctircil from the |w>sition of Eminent Commander r>f (lodfrcy Dc'Boullion t\«Himandery, No. 21 at Trenton, Mr>. He is also a member of W. (). W and B \ Y

Mr. and Mrs. Dcnslow have one son Ray V. Dcnslow, who is a graduate < f the Missouri State I'niversity anrl for the past year has lx-en editor and manager <>\ ti.f Trenton Daily News, but who recently took a position in the Trenton posn rho He is a prominent Mason anrl is past Eminent Commander of Emmanuel Commadcr;< No. 7 at Ma<-on, anrl Past High Priest of Trenton Royal Arch Chapter No lb was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry the night r>f the day he arrived at himajority, thr- lodge waiting until after midnight to confer the degrees, that their uor'v mighl Im- legal.

JAMES B. KEPHART, son of John M. and Margaret fl-egam Kephart. ^ * b(»rn in Johnson County, Indiana, May 2o, lK.r>9. Hr- was married June 29. 1^7* to Minerva I. Young, daughter of John ami Martha (( Ireenstreet Young. Tr.-^ had six children: Alburtis W , born April 23, InHO; Yerna May. September 4. ls*J died July 30, \ss:i; Edna Ema, February 27, ISSfi: John Edgar, April 10. Ins* Evah Irene, November lo, 180-1: Aurcl Buchanan, July 23. 1900.

Mr Kephart moved to Iowa with his parents in 1S07. Two years later, in \^>- they r anic to Adair County, Missouri. He was then only ten years old. They >r-- tled at < »ld Paul Town, now Bnishcar. Here he lived with his parents till gn He then married, and in 1SS2 bought his present farm, where he has since lived Jconsists of JIM) acres, one and one-half miles northeast of Youngstown He d: - general farming and slock raising.

THOMAS H. VANLANINGHAM waa born in Adair County, Missouri, near Sloans Point, Doc. 21, 1S72, Wing a son of Thomas and Henrietta (Truitt ) Vanlaningham. He was married June 4, 1903, to Fannie M. Ii«»:itty, daughter of Thomas ami Susan Boatty. They have two children : Thomas Kveral, born April 13, H:().*>; Inland Wayne, April 23, 1909.

Mr. Vanlaningham was born and reared on a farm near Sloans Point, reman ing at home with his parent* till grown. When about twenty-five years old he went to Green City, where he was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, remaining till Aug.. 1911. He then came to Kirksville, formed a partnership with (I. W. Ixdir, purchasing the Hennon-Stahl Furniture and Undertaking business. ThcMr main furniture store is at 205 North Elson Street, and their undertaking parlors at 10"> Fast Harrison Street. J. F. Waddill, a licensed embalmer, has charge of their undertaking parlors.

Mr. Vanlaningham belongs to an old-time family, his father coming here from Illinois in 1854 and remaining here till his death. Feb. 4, 1900. Mr. Vanlaningham is a Republican and a member of the M. K. church.

GEORGE V. LEHR was born in Sullivan County, Missouri, April 9, ISM), being a son of Lorenzo and Margaret tamr. He was married April 28. 1892, to Art ha A. Davis, daughter of Harley P. and Nancy Davis. They have six children: Roma, born Sept. 23, 1893; Ralph, Oct. 24, 189.5; Mabel L., Dec. 10, 1897; Kmi). May 9. 1903; Harold, Feb. 23, 1900.

Mr. l*»hr was born and reared on a farm in Sullivan County, remaining at home till twenty-three years old. He then went to farming for himself near Queen City till 1898, then moved to Green City, where he engaged in the carpenter and contracting business and buying, shipping and breeding stock. He still owns a farm of 100 acres near Green City and six acres within the city, with a nice home. Here he live d till Aug., 1911. At that time he came to Kirksville, ami. in connection with Thomas H. Vanlaningham. purchased the 1 lor.non-Stahl Furniture and Undertaking busim .-s. Their undertaking parlors are atllO'i Fast Harrison Street, and their furniture store at 20.i North Flson Street.

CHARLES S. DAVIS was horn near Green City, Sullivan County, in lsr,7. Ho is a son of S. H. and Almira (Watt) Davis, both of his grandfathers and families settling there in the pioneer days of 1S">3. Ho attended the common schools of Sullivan County, the Green City College, Kirksville and Warronsburg State Xom a!s, and the University of Chicago; taught in the country and town schools of Sullivan, and was School Commissioner of that county for two terms. Ho spent his vr . ations in store, office, and bank work, and one year in Kansas as manager of a geia ral merchandise store. He dosed his work as a teacher at Kdina. Missouri, being Superintendent of the Schools of that city for two years. In 1899 ho went to Furopo, spending a year in school and travel. Hot in ning he located in the banking bu-iicss for himself at Winston, Missouri, whore he remained until 1900. when he sold his hank and went to IMina and took up the abstract business with John W. Funis, familiarizing himself with laws, titles and contracts. Mr. Davis purchased the State Hank of Brashcar, taking possession March 1, 1907.

In September, 1901, he was mariied to Miss beta Funis, daughter of John W and Jeanetto Funis. They have two children: Funis, aged eight, and Jeai<tte. aged three.

JACOB E. MORELOCK was born and reared on the farm where he now lives He has lived there all hi.s life, except a short time spent in Utah. He and his brother. Earl Moreloek, own a farm of 100 acres, just east of the home place, also condur" the home place of 200 acres. They are breeders of thoroughbred Percheron hoi-se>. having one of the best animals in Adair County and a fine jack. They als*> breed Shor- Horn cattle. PoIan<l-China hogs, Plymouth Hock chickens and Bronze turkey.*

Jacob Moreloek was born March 21, 1869, being a son of Enoch and Martin Moreloek. He was married January 1, 1899, to Agnes Hunt, daughter of James and Mary Hunt. They had six children, four of whom diet! in infancy: (ieraM Maxwell, born May 22, 1906; Marian Marie, January 17, 1911.

Moreloek Bros., Win. H. E. and Jacob E., own and have on their farm the Shorr- Horn bull "Scottish Favorite," and heifer "Sweet Butterfly No. 97111. Mammot) Jack "Custer No. 2881," and the Imported Percheron Stallion "Robust? No 4tNi (60232)."

ENOCH B. MORELOCK came to Missouri in 1842. His parents settled at Milan, Missouri, where he lived till 1851. They then moved to Adair County, goinp to a farm in the northwest part of the county, where Mr. Moreloek has since lived. He has been engaged in farming all his life. He owns a farm of 200 acres, near th>- Henley Ranch, but has retired from active farming, his sons, Earl and Jacob, now running the farm.

Mr. Moreloek enlisted in Company B, 39th Missouri Infantry, in September. 1864, being discharged in July. I860. He saw much service in the South.

E. M. C. Moreloek, his father, was also born in Sullivan Count'.. Tenia the date of his birth being December 9. 1809. He came to Missouri in 1*12. anil to Adair County in lSol. He was one of the pioneer newspajKT men of the county and founded the Kiiksville Democrat. He was the first representative in the f.etnlature from Sullivan County, serving tluee terms. He was the second county and circuit clerk of Adair County, the two offices being combined at that time. In dii^ office he served from lS.Vi to lS.V.b He died in Adair County June U. 1K8S.

JAMES F. ABERNATHY is a native of Adair County. Missouri, and w.i» bom in Nineveh township May oth, 1*74, being a son of Jacob and Isabel Aberraihy. He was married Aug. 1st. 1896 to Bird HofTner, daughter of Jacob and Manda H< finer They have t hree children, Clyde age 14; Don, age 10:Jacoh (i.. age .">. Mr. Ab< rnath> was b< rn in this county and spent his early life on the farm near Staid. When gn.wn he married and continued the occupation of farming, in which he is still engaged. At present he owns a farm of 128 acres near Stahl. and does general farming and stock raising.

Center - Jacob Morelock, the lute M:ij<»r K. M. G. Morelock, Marl Morelock, Knoeh H. Morelock. Upper and lower -Thoroughbred Stork belonging to Morelock Bros., near Henley Ranch.

DR. F. M. BARNES was born in Adair County, Missouri. Nov. 2. IK", l*-mg a son of Henry M. and Nancy M. Barnes. Ho w:us married Jan. 10, 1880, to Oliw M. Gabbert, daughter of Sylvester and America S. Gabbert. They have thn>. children: (den I*., horn Jan. 10, lsOO; Monte K.. Nov. 13. IS91 ; Heulah May Oct 10, 1X01.

Dr. Barnes was reared on his father's farm near Kirksville, Missouri, reimunint: at home until about seventeen years of age. He attended the public schools during the winler months and helped his father on the farm during the summer. After taking a course in the State Normal School at Kirksville, lie went to St. Ixniis and attended the Old American Medical College, from which institution he graduate! with high honors in March IKS"). At least twenty years of his practice he h:i> conducted near the neighborhood where he was born and reared. He is .-till conducting his practice at Brashear. Mo. near the neighborhood where he was born and wared. He is considered a very successful physician and an ideal citizen.