Buchanan County, Missouri - Chapter 28: Reminiscences, 1904 (part 6 of 18)

Our subject remained in his native State until he reached his majority. In 1880 he removed to Holt Count}'. Missouri, where he engaged in farming for six years, and then came to St. Joseph and attended the Rittner Commercial College and subsequently clerked in several of the leading stores of the city, remaining for two years with Thorpe & Company and two years with E. A. Carmichael. In 1891 he entered into the grocery and produce business for himself, on the corner of Ninth and Felix streets, where he continued for about six years. He then disposed of his grocery business but continued that of profluce, making a specialty of poultry and game, dealing both wholesale and retail. His business has been conducted on careful lines and with methods which have gained him the confidence of the public. Mr. Carder has invested in real estate here and has now in course of erection, on the corner of loth street and Frederick avenue, a triangular two-story brick building, which, when completed, he will partly occupy. The remainder will be under rental and it will be so equipped with modern improvements and conveniences as to rank with the best office and busj iness buildings in the city. Mr. Carder has not I spared expense in making this a model structure I and its beauty, as well as its utility, makes it a I valuable improvement on this corner.

In 1887 ^I^- Carder was united in marriage with Grace Cornell, the eldest daughter of the late Horatio Nelson and Mary H. (DeNeen) Cornell. Mr. Cornell was born in Vefmont, November r6, 1828, and died April 29, 1902, at Fullerton, Nebraska. He .married ]\Iary H. DeNcen, who was born in Illinois, and still survives. They had eight children, five of whom still survive, viz : Grace, Edward Lee, Horatio Nelson, Joy DeNeen and Lucy Edith. Mr. Cornell served in the United States Navy, from 1844 to 1847, attached to the L^nited States ship "Michigan" on the Great Lakes. After leaving the service, he learned the saddle and harness business. In 1850 he made the overland trip to California, and upon his return located at Nebraska City, Nebraska, where he conducted a harness shop for two years. In 1864 he crossed the plains to Idaho with his own freight train, but this venture did not prove successful. In 1867 he came to St. Joseph and embarked in a real estate business and for years was very active in projecting many plans for the development of the city, one of these the promoting of brick street paving, in the interest of the Phoenix Brick Company.

Mr. and Mrs. Carder have seven children, namely : DeNeen, born at St. Joseph ; Alvin B., born in Kentucky : and Clement C, Grace C, Mary H., Joseph F., Jr. and Bernice, born at St. Joseph.

Illiam Maxwell Wyeth

ILLIAM MAXWELL WYETH, whose death occurred on March 8, 1 90 1, became prominently known as one of the foremost business men 01 Northwestern Missouri. He established the mammoth concern, the WVeth Hardware & Manufacturing Compau}-, which still takes rank as the largest in that branch of trade, west of St. Louis. His departure from this Hfe was mourned by the citizens of St. Joseph as a personal and public loss.

William M. Wyeth was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 17, 1832, and came of the purest colonial stock, his antecedents being of the old blood that pulsated through the tribulations of the Revolution and finally triumphed for the cause of liberty and free government. His parents were Francis and Susan Huston (Maxwell) \\'yeth. His maternal grandfather, William Maxwell, of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was a son of Patrick Maxwell, a major in the Revolutionary Army.

A brief examination of the genealogical record' of the Wyeth family shows just cause for family pride. The family was established in this country about 1645 ^y Nicholas Wyeth, who came from England and settled at Cambridge, JMassachusetts, where he died in 1695. From this sturdy ancestor the line of descent is as follows : John, born in 1655; Ebenezer, born in 1698; Ebenezer, born in 1727: John, born in 1770; Francis, born in 1806; and William M. Our subject's greatgrandfather, Ebenezer Wyeth, participated in the Revolutionary War from beginning until the end. One of his sons was a member of that brave band of patriots, who disguised as Indians boarded the vessels in Boston Harbor on the night of the "Boston Tea Party" and consigned their cargoes of tea to the ocean.

William M. Wyeth was educated in the schools of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, completing his preparation for life's active duties in a military academy. The course was completed at the age of 16 years, and the boy at an early age gave evidence of a desire for a commercial hfe. Having an opportunity to enter a store in Chillicothc, Ohio, in 1848, he accepted the chance, making the trip across the country at a time when railroads were not built in the section through which he traveled. He reached Pittsburg by the canal route and proceeded to Portsmouth, Ohio, on a river steamer. From the landing place there he continued his journey by stage coach to Chillicothc. The first store in which he was employed was a dry goods house. During the great fire of 1852, which reduced a large portion of the town to ashes, the establishment in which he held a -position was burned and the proprietor did not resume business. It was then that Mr. Wyeth changed to the hardware line in which he was so successful. He remained in Chillicothe until i860, the last four years as one of the principals in the hardware firm of Lewis & Wyeth. An extended Southern tour through the States of Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri followed his departure from Ohio, and he settled in St. Joseph, Missouri, selecting it in' preference to the other localities which he inspected during the weeks of travel. From a small retail and wholesale business, the hardware house of the Wyeth Hardware & Manufacturing Company has grown to be one of the largest west of Chicago and St. Louis, and the trade has been extended over a vast stretch of territory.

Having launched upon his business career so short a time before the opening of hostilities that led to the Civil War, Mr. Wyeth was compelled to forego military aspirations, as his financial position would have been ruined and his family left without support. He contented himself by joining the Home Guard. As far as politics were concerned, Mr. Wyeth never held a public office and had no desire to figure in political affairs except so far as good citizenship required. Service as school director was the extent of his participation in afi:'airs other than those concerning his business and home life. Primarily Mr. Wyetli was a Whig. After the horrors of the Rebellion burst over the country, he became a Republican, and held to that faith thereafter, although not so extremely partisan in his views as to support men who were unworthy of the trust and confidence of the people. He was never identified with a church so far as membership was concerned, but took a liberal interest in charitable and philanthropic movements and was always ready to encourage a good cause. He had a high regard for the efiforts that were being made to improve the morals of mankind and to create nobler conceptions of the ethics of life. Among the business men of the West, Mr. Wyeth ranked as a leader. In his own community he was known as a philanthropist, a leader in business afifairs and a wise counselor. His name is permanently identified with the history of St. Joseph, with the development of its industries and with the increase in its great enterprises, justly famed throughout the country.

Mr. Wyeth was one of the few men who never connect themselves with a secret organization. Family ties were paramount and commanded his first attention. Fie was married September 28, T858, to Eliza Renick, of Chillicothe, Ohio. Her family was one extensively known throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Her grandfather, Felix Ren- ick, was the first to awaken an interest in the work of improving the standard of cattle in this country. He formed a company for the importation of thoroughbred Hve stock and visited England several times for the purpose of purchasing the finest blooded animals he could find. His son, George Renick, also went to the mother country several times for the same purpose, and it may be truthfully said that the Renick family was the pioneer in this great industry, which has grown and developed so amazingly as to put America in the very front rank as producer of the finest live stock sent to the markets of the world. Three brothers of Mrs. Wyeth were in the Union Army during the Civil War, one of them being killed while in the service. Three children were born to our subject and his worthy wife, one of whom, Huston Wyeth, is now living and is at the head of the great establishment founded by his father. One of these children died in infancy in Ohio, and the second child, a daughter, grew to maturity and died at the age of 36 years. Mrs. Wyeth resides in a beautiful mansion at No. 417 South 12th street.

Rof. Frederick William

ROF. FREDERICK WILLIAM PLATO, Baron von Polnitz, was so universally esteemed, admired and beloved in the city of St. Joseph that his accidental death on May 26, 1899, aroused feelings of the deepest sorrow in this community. His birth took place on February 24, 1833, in the ancestral castle in the province of Bismarck, Germany, and he was a son of Peter Nicolaus Plato, Baron von Polnitz.

While the late Professor Plato was still a child, reverses came upon the family. Equipped with little except great musical gifts and a pleasing personality, he made his way to the United States, when 16 years old. He was fortunate in finding those who could appreciate his great musical talent and would assist him in its development. After some years spent in New Orleans and Galveston, Texas, he removed to Louisville, Kentucky. There he met with much encouragement from a music-loving people and he established the first brass band the city ever had, which he conducted for some years. Later he removed to Atchison, Kansas, where he resided several years and then came to St. Joseph, Missouri, permanently locating here in 1881. Three years later he became organist at the Roman Catholic Cathedral in this city, a position he held at the time of his death. He was Connected more or less with almost all of the important musical events in this city and was continually engaged in arranging and directing musical work in connection with the Catholic Church and its schools. It was in making final preparations to direct the music for the commencement exercises of St. Patrick's Boys' School, that the sad accident occurred which terminated a life that was dear and valued by so many. A careless driver, disregarding the rights of the pedestrian, hurled Professor Plato to the ground,

Few of Professor Plato's associates know that he was a Prussian nobleman, for he was singularly free from all affectation and was often heard to remark upon his affection for and pride in his adopted country, where he had won so many laurels.

In 1854 Professor Plato was married at Louisville, Kentucky, to Margaret Baron, who is one of seven children born to Frank and Catherine (Rothe) Baron. For years Frank Baron carried on large manufacturing enterprises in his native land, but subsequently retired and spent his closing years in Kentucky. The seven children of the late Professor Plato all survive, namply : Louisa, wife of Walter F. Pratt, of California ; Roland, of St. Joseph ; Julius, of St. Joseph ; Katherine, wife of William Rothe, of El Paso, Texas ; and Adelaide, Annie and Cornelia, who live at home. The daughters have inherited great musical talent and Adelaide is one of the leading music teachers of the city. Cornelia is a teacher of German and English in the St. Joseph public schools. Their beautiful home is situated at No. 917 Jules street.

The late Professor Plato had a very wide acquaintance and an equal number of friends. His disposition was such that it has been justly said of him that "the music of life was to him devoid of all discord." The general honhoinie of his address and the wholesome philosophy with which he viewed life showing on his countenance and marking every act of his life, brought cheer and happiness to others. He will long be missed not only by a family by whom he was unusually beloved and admired, but by the church he so faithfully served, by many musical organizations which he inspired and helped and by the wide.

The family belong to the Catholic Church with which Professor Plato united some years prior to his decease and whose teachings he followed out as long as he lived. The last rites of this church were performed over his remains, at the Cathedral where so often his inspiring music had uplifted the hearts of his fellow worshippers, by his friend. Bishop Burke, assisted by several of the clergy of the diocese.

ALEB B. LUCAS, auditor of the city of St. Joseph, is one of the leaders of the Republican party of this section and is a prominent citizen. He is one of a family of seven children born to Jacob and Elizabeth (Turnipseed) Lucas, his father being a native of Pennsylvania and his mother, of Ohio.

Caleb B. Lucas was born in Highland County, Ohio, June 14, 185 1, and was reared and educated in that county. He came to St. Joseph. }*Iissouri, in 1880. and engaged in the manufacture of show cases and store and office fixtures. Pie established a good business, his trade extending throughout this and adjoining States, and continued with success until 1895, when he sold out to enter upon his duties as city assessor, an office to which he was appointetd b}- ]\Ia}or William M. Shepherd. He served as such until 1897. then was identified with D. H. Hatfield for about two years. In the spring of 1900 he was elected auditor of St. Joseph, and on the expiration of his term in 1902 was reelected for a term of four years. He has proved a very efficient official, and has gained the commendation of the public. He is possessed of superior natural ability, is conscientious and honest and enjoys the highest esteem of his fellow citizens. He is a stanch Republican and has always been an cnthisiastic worker for party success.

Mr. Lucas was married to Evaline Bell, who was a daughter of Thomas Bell, of England. Her death in .September, 1902. was a sad blow to her husband and children, as well to her man_\- friends who had known and loved her for many years. The children born to this union are : Irene B.. a teacher in the Garfield School of St. Joseph: Carrie K., who married C. W.-Prewitt and has two children, - C. W., Jr., and Evaline : and Florence A., the youngest, who is attending the St. Joseph High School. Religiously, the family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally, our subject is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

UGUST NUNNING, head of the great Nunning Brewery Company, is one of the enterprising business men of St. Joseph. He is a son of Henry and Johanna (Arndt) Nunning. The late Henry Nunning was born in A\'estphalia, Germany, and died at St. Joseph, March 26, 1884, after a residence in this city of 29 busy years. He established one of the first breweries here, one which, imder his direction and management, expanded into a great commercial enterprise. He conducted the business under his own name until the admission of our subject to partnership, when the firm style became. Henry Nunning & Son.

In 1880, August Nunning became his father's partner in the brewing business, bringing to it new ideas and more modern methods which, while they could scarcely add to the excellence of the product, enabled the business to be more economically and expeditiously conducted. The product of this brewery has met the public taste and has stood the tests and comparisons of a quarter of a century. Since his father's death. Mr. Nunning has become the head of the house and the same honesty and integrity marks the firm's policy now as was born with the inception of the business.

ON. HARRY D. BASSETT. Few public men of Buchanan County have passed out of life more generally and sincerely mourned than the late Judge Harry D. Bassett. at the time of his death one of the county's honored judges, and a highly valued and esteemed citizen of St. Joseph. Judge Bassett was born at St. Joseph, August 26. 1852, and died at his home in this city. No. 321 North Sixth street. August 28, 1903. His paternal ancestry was of old colonial stock and his maternal, of the aristocracy of the "Old

Gen. Jonathan M. Bassett. father of Judge Bassett, of whom a sketch will be found in this volume, was born in Connecticut and was a pioneer settler of the Platte Purchase, having located at Plattsburg in 1844. Later he removed to St. Joseph, where he was made circuit attorney and in 1855 was elected mayor of this city. He served also as provost marshal of St. Joseph and held military rank in the State militia. His death was occasioned in 1871 by, an afifection of the heart. He married Nannie Dixon, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the two children of this marriage were Judge Bassett and an only sister, the widow of the late John T. Maddux, of St. Joseph.

The late Judge Bassett belonged particularly to Buchanan County, his educational, business and political training all having been received within her borders. He began public life as a deputy in county offices at the Court House, and served for 22 years in the offices of assessor, county clerk and collector. In 1887 ^\^ was elected county assessor and served as such until 1894, when he engaged in the insurance business with Hon. Eugene Spratt. In November, 1902, Harry D. Bassett was nominated on the Democratic ticket and later elected county judge by an overwhelming majority, and his service in this honorable office was but a continuation of years of loyalty to the interests of his fellow citizens.

CJn May 15. 1889, Judge Bassett was united in marriage with Ida Cahoun. who is a daughter of Calvin A. and Catherine (McNally) Cahoun, the former of whom was a native of Ohio, and an extensive contractor of St. Joseph. ]^Irs. Bassett and two children, - Harry M. and Ruth, - survived Judge Bassett, but the little daughter died in 1904, aged 10 years. Mrs. Bassett resides at No. 602 North 12th street.

The death of Judge Bassett was sudden and unexpected, his slight illness being attributed to the extreme heat. His death was just as he had often expressed a wish that it should be, a passing away in ])eaceful sleep, so calm and quiet, that the stricken wife at his side did not know when the spark of life became extinct. His funeral obsequies were conducted from the home of his only sister, Mrs. Deedie Maddux, who had herself been bereaved in 1900. The city and county offices were closed on the occasion of his funeral and his remains were laid to rest in beautiful Mount Mora Cemetery, surrounded by a large concourse of prominent citizens and personal friends, who sought thus to testify to their respect. The pall-bearers were selected from lifelong friends, among them being Judge W. M. Stanton, Judge John H. Duncan and others who tenderly performed the mournful duty.

Judge Bassett was prominent socially and had always taken a deep interest in charitable work, identifying himself with various organizations of that character. He held fraternal relations with the Red Men and the Knights of Pythias. His record on the bench was one that reflected his sterling traits of character. After taking up his duties, he speedily showed himself learned, fearless and impartial, an inflexible exponent of the law. As a citizen he proved solicitous, through years of public service, for the welfare of his fellow citizens. He was affectionately known as "Harry." his genial personality and his frank and friendly bearing endearing him to his associates and arousing the deepest devotion from his kindred.

OHN M. HUFFMAN, M. D., one of the leading citizens of St. Joseph, of which citv he has been a resident since 1888, was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, and has been identified with professional and business interests in this State almost all his life.

Dr. Huffman completed the educational course of the common and high schools in his native county, read medicine with W. H. Bryan, one of the leading practitioners of Savannah, Missouri, and was graduated in 1870 from the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He settled for practice at Whitesville, Missouri, and continued in active professional work for some 15 years. His close attention to the ills of others caused a decline in his own health and finally forced him- to retire from the medical field. In looking about for good investments for his capital, during which period he traveled extensively, he came to St. Joseph, almost immediatelv taking an interest in real estate affairs.^ He is now one of the leading real estate men of the city, and bears an excellent reputation for honest and fair dealings.

Dr. Huffman was the prime mover in tlie organization of the W}att Park Land Company, of which he became president. He also became closely identified with the various business enterprises which have been so beneficial to St. Joseph and the adjacent country. He was one of the promoters and was president of the Wyatt Park Street Railway Company, which was among the very first street -railways using- electric power. At the present time he is the senior member of the real estate firm of Huffman, Williams & Ruis, located at No. 515 Francis street. He is also connected with an office at Savannah, Missouri. The firm of Huffman, Williams & Ruis has an immense capital invested and handles the greater part of the choicest city property, sub-divisions and farming lands of this section. It has added greatly to the value of its own and adjacent property by fine improvements and has been the means of inducing many to become happy and contented residents of this beautiful city. Personally, Dr. Huffman is held in the highest esteem. He is considered a judicious business man and h.is opinion in real estate matters and markets is never questioned. He is a Shriner and has been a member of the Masonic order for 38 years.

F.ORGE F. CASEY, city assessor of St. Joseph, and for many years one of the city's prominent insurance men, is also well and favorably known on account of a long connection both with railroad matters and with the St. Joseph Post Office. Mr. Casey was born November i, 1858, in Pennsylvania, and is a son of Samuel L. and Mary Ouincy (Sheafe) Casey. The father was a member of one of the first families of Kentucky, and served as a Member of Congress from that State, while Abraham Lincoln was President, whose friend and confidential adviser he was.

Our subject was educated in Ohio and began his business career as assistant cashier in the general freight offices of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company. In 1888 he came to St. Joseph, ^Missouri, and followed an insurance business for one year and then accepted the position of chief clerk in the office of the division engineer of the Missouri River Commission, remaining two years in that position and then accepting a similar one, for one year, with Dowe, Johnson & Rusk. In June. 1892, he was appointed superintendent of the St. Joseph Post Office by the late Postmaster Ernst, and served under him and his successor, F. M. Atkinson, for four years.

Mr. Cascv then resumed his insurance busiat the Post Office and served in that capacity until February, 1901. He again resumed his insurance business, in which he continued for almost two years and then was appointed city assessor of St. Joseph by Mayor Borden. Mr. Casey has, in all these positions, displayed the same fidelity to his employers and has won universal esteem, irrespective of party.

In 1900 Mr. Casey married Cornelia L. Ravold, who is a daughter of Dr. H. J. Ravold, one of the prominent physicians of Greenville, Illinois. They have one bright little daughter named Louisa Wait. Both Mr. Casey and wife are members of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. He belongs also to the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and is secretary of the local organization. The attractive family home is located at No. 724 North 23rd street.

Mr. Casey has been very prominent in the Order of Columbian Knights for many years and has capably filled many offices and been honored on many occasions. He is treasurer of the local organization, Lodge No. 127, and is past president of the same, and is also grand vice-president for the State of Missouri. Plis uprightness of life and his genial manner and generous hospitality have attracted to him as friends many of the best class of citizens of Buchanan Countv.

ARTIN WILLI A.M JACKSON, one of the leading business men of St. Joseph, the head of the M. W. Jackson Plumbing Company, was born in Andrew County, Missouri, October 15, 1862, and is a son of John L. and Mary M. (Osborne) Jackson.

Martin Jackson, the paternal grandfather of our subject, was a native of Kentucky. In 1848 he came to iNlissouri and took up land in Andrew County as one of the first settlers. The maternal grandfather went to California prior to 1849, in which year he started home with $20,000 in gold, but died on the steamer that was bringing him back. John L. Jackson, father of our subject, was born in 1834 at Louisville, Kentucky, and was taken in boyhood to Andrew County, Missouri. His father had been a distiller in Kentucky and built a large distillery in Andrew County and operated it until 1865 and John L. was associated with his father in this large business. They also operated a flouring mill, the power being supplied by 10 oxen, and their farming and stock-raising interests were of equal importance. Both were men of business enterprise, and when freighting to the West became profitable they put 20 freight wagons on the trail between St. Joseph and Denver, each wagon having a team of 10 oxen. When the war broke out, their business in this line was abandoned. John L. Jackson continued to farm in Andrew County until 1894, when he retired and now makes his home in St. Joseph, the old homestead farm still being in the possession of the family. He was made a Mason at Dighton, Kansas, and has always taken an active interest in the organization. John L. Jackson married Mary Oi^borne, a daughter of Martin Osborne, of Andrew County, ^Missouri, who was a native of Kentucky. Of the seven children born to this marriage, five grew to maturity, namely : Martin William, of this sketch ; Alice, wife of Arthur Crouch, of St. Joseph ; Elizabeth, wife of Robert Davidson, of St. Joseph ; Frank, of St. Joseph, and Emmett Lee, of Los Angeles, California. The mother of these children has passed away. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church, of which Mr. Jackson is also a member.

Our subject was reared on the home farm / and attended the local schools in boyhood, and when 18 years of age went to Oregon, Holt Countv, and spent two years in the Northwestern Normal School there, and then to the Kirksville State Normal School, where he was graduated in 1889. Mr. Jackson then took a commercial course in the Gem City Business College, at Ouincy, Illinois. At various times and points, during his school years, Mr. Jackson had taught winter schools. After graduating at Quincv, he was bookkeeper in the office of the Quincy Daily Herald for about six months, and then went to Lathrop. Missouri, where he was bookkeeper for three months and, later, cashier of the Lathrop Bank, with which he remained for three vears. In 1886 he came to St. Joseph where he entered the employ of the Champion ]\Iachine Company as bookkeeper, and six months later, went to work for Tootle, Wheeler & Motter. After several other changes, he became associated with M. E. Herbert, plumber and boiler manufacturer, with whom he continued for six years. In 1891 he organized his present business, locating it first on South Sixth street, where he remained some years, but for the last decade has been in business at No. TIT South Fourth street. He is one of the leading business men in his line in the citv.

Mr. Jackson married Mary M. Messick, a daughter of N. L. Messick, of St. Joseph, and they have had six children, those surviving being Neva, Roy, Raxwell, Alden and Plato. Mr. Jackson was made a Mason at Fillmore, Missouri, and is also a member of Eclipse Lodge, No. 143, I. O. O. F. Politicallv, he is a Democrat.

OSEPH McINERNY, for many years one of the builders and promoters of St. Joseph's material prosperity, and one of her most highly regarded citizens, died at his home in this city on December 5, 1896. He was born April 29, 1841, in the parish of Kilmurry. Ireland, a son of those who could give him educational advantages and religious training, but could not assist him in pushing forward a business career which might prove his life work.

Hence, it was but natural, as the youth approached }-oung manhood, that he should seek opportunities for himself and that subsequently he should be landed on American shores. By 1862 he had made friends and money in the new country and was established in a hotel business at Freehold, New Jersey. In 1863 he removed to Fort Valley, New Jersey, just at the time when the Pennsylvania oil discoveries created so much excitement. In the following year he went to the oil fields and spent three years there and then settled at Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he dealt in oil and oil lands until 1869. when he removed to Kent. Ohio. About t8 months later he removed to Rock Island, Illinois, and in September. 1870. came to St. Joseph. IMissouri. His business foresight told him that here was every condition to build up a great business center and he showed his faith in its future by investing in property. He purchased land of the late ]\Iilton Tootle. This property at that time was still prairie land, but on it Mr. Mclnerny subsequently erected the Commercial Hotel, which he conducted for so many years as one of the leading hostelries of the city. In the years that followed he was a very important factor in the development of the city's resources, lending his influence to the establishment of schools and churches and liberally assisting financially in their construction.

Mr. IMcInerny was married on October 3, 1871. to Marv Kelley. who was born also in the parish of Kilmurry, Ireland, and had attended the same school as he. They were separated for some years and only accidentally met at Rock Island, Illinois, and they were later married at Davenport, Iowa. To this congenial and happy lUiion eight children were born, of whom three daughters and one son are now living, viz : Theresa, who lives with her mother ; Nellie, who is the wife of J. J. O'Donoghue ; Agnes E., who lives at home ; and Joseph, one of the leading physicians and surgeons of this city. Dr. Joseph Mdnerny was born in St. Joseph, ^[issouri, February 19, 1873, and here received his literary education and later entered the Northwestern Medical College of St. Joseph. He took a ]:)ost-graduate course in 1893-94 at Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois. The family reside in a beautiful, luxurious home at No. 11 15 Jules street.

The late Mr. Mclnerny was a devout Catholic and he was deeply and continually interested in the furthering of its work. His death was a sad blow to many charitable institutions which it had been his pleasure to assist. His fine business ability was generally recognized, and his admirers valued him for his integrity of character. He was no seeker for political honors but they came unsought and for years he served as one of the city aldermen. He became active in the St. Joseph Land League and for years was in control of its operations as president. His life was one of great activity and its results may be seen in many tangible forms in St. Joseph. Self-made to a great degree, he set an example of thrift, industry and integrity which serves as an honorable memorial.

ATHON G. GETCHELL, sole owner of the Getchell Laundry Company, of St. Joseph, and one of the city's enterprising and successful citizens, was born in 1855 ^^ Bath, Maine. ^Ir. Getchell obtained his education at Bath, completing the common and high school courses anil the commercial course at Grundy's Business College at Cincinnati, Ohio. He acquired a knowledge of the roofing business and, when he had reached his majority, his father took him into partnership, under the firm name of Getchell & Son. In 1878 he located at Memphis. Tennessee, where he engaged iu roofing until 1884, when he came to St. Joseph, Missouri, and engaged with the St. Joseph Gas Compan\-, selling its products. In 1885 he formed the St. Joseph Roofing Company, in partnership with C. H

Nash, and remained in association with Mr. Nash for two years. He then formed the firm of Getchell & Company, his partner being J. M. Burns, Jr., and engaged in the paving and general contracting business, which continued until 1892.

In 1 89 1, Mr. Getchell was instrumental in organizing the Empire Loan Company, of which he was general manager and secretary. In 1892 he became manager of the Merchants' Transfer Company, which had been organized that year, and continued in its management until 1899. when the company was sold to the Brown Transfer Company. In 1898, Mr. Getchell had organized My Laundr}- Company, of which he was president, and when he resigned the management of the transfer company, he assumed the management of the former enterprise and met with great success. The energies of the company were crippled for a time by a fire which destroyed the laundry plant, and it resulted in Mr. Getchell organizing the Getchell Laundry Company in 1903, with O. McClintock, W. A. Dalman and A. S. McGhee, but later purchased the interests of his })artaers and now is sole owner and proprietor of one of the best paying industries of the city.

On February 10. 1880, INIr. Getchell was married to Minnie Whetstone, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1866, and is a daughter of Hon. Thomas L. Whetstone, a prominent politician of Ohio and a former State Senator. Their children are : Sadie L., who married Dr. Milton T. Perry, of Boston, Massachusetts ; Fannie N., who married M. R. C. Blankenship of Guthrie, Oklahoma; and Clarence H., Hathon G.. Jr.. and Esther.

Mr. Getchell has taken a prominent part in the various public-spirited enterprises that have contributed to the growth and prosperity of St. Jose])h. He was one of the first to agitate the establishment of free public libraries and has served as one of the directors and the secretary of the St. Joseph Free Public Library. He has also been a valued member of the Board of Education. He is well known all over the State in Masonic circles, belonging to the higher branches of Masonry, a charter member of Moila Temple, of the Mvstic Shrine, and a member of Mispah Lodge. A. F. & A. M.. of Memphis, Tennessee. His political sympathies are all with the Republican party and on numerous occasions he has been selected as a delegate to important conventions. He served as president of the St.

Col. Elijah Gates

(IL. ELIJAH GATES, whose portrait accompanies this article, is one of the i)est-known citizens of St. Joseph, where he has lived for so man}' years. He first came to Buchanan County nearly a half century ago, and has lived here continuously with the exception of four years spent in the Confederate service during the Civil ^^'ar . and six years spent at Jefferson City as a public official.

Elijah Gates was born in Garrard County, Kentucky, in 1827, and is a s.on of John Gates, who was the owner of a large plantation in that country. He was but one and a half years old when his father died. He received his education in the common schools of his native county and at the age of 20 years came to ^Missouri, where he engaged in farming. About 10 years later, in 1857, lie removed to Buchanan County and followed farming until the outbreak of the Civil War. In 1 86 1, he enlisted from St. Joseph and was soon elected captain of Company A of the jMissouri State Guards, Moran's chvision. After three months of service he was promoted to be lieutenant-colonel, and three months later to the rank of colonel. He formed a regiment in Springfield, ^Missouri, and served under Gen. Sterling Price until the fall of 1861. In the spring of 1862, he crossed the Mississi])pi and joined the army under Beauregard at Corinth, and continued in service east of the Mississippi throughout the remainder of the war. He was thrice taken prisoner and at the battle of Franklin was wounded so badly in the left arm as to lose that member. He was captured but made his escape and went to ^lobile, \\here he took command of a brigade and participated in the battle of ^Mobile. He was captured at Big Black, Mississippi, but escaped a few days later. He was captured at Blakely. opposite ^lobile, in the last battle of the war, was incarcerated at Ship Island three weeks, then sent to Jackson just as General Taylor surrendered. He was in practically all the engagements of the ^Missouri troops, and about half of the time was in command of his brigade. He returned home July 5, T865, after four years of long and hard service. He resumed the business of a farmer and continiied until 1874, when he was elected sheriff" on the

Democratic ticket, in wliich position he served for four years. He was elected State Treasurer of INIissouri and served four years, residing in Jefferson City a period of six years, during one year of which period he was in the commission business in St. Louis. From 1884 to 1886, he served as coal oil inspector, having been appointed by Governor Stone. He was in the transfer and bus business in St. Joseph as a member of the firm of Piner & Gates for many years, but during the past few years has been living in retirement. He is a man representative of the highest type of character, and has many stanch friends throughout this section of the State.

Colonel Gates was married in Livingston County, Missouri, in 1852, to [Maria Stamper, who was born in Monroe County, [Missouri, and died December 24, 1898. They became the parents of nine children, as follows: Elmina (Lyons), of Kansas City : John L., grain inspector at Kansas City ; Joel E., a druggist located at the corner of Eighth and Locust streets, St. Joseph ; Luella (McCarty). a widow, whose home is in St. Joseph, but who at the present time is a stenographer at the World's Fair at St. Louis; Ehjah, who is employed in the railroad offices at Kansas City ; Charles, city salesman for the firm of Nave, McCord & Co.: Maggie C. (Robinson), of St. Joseph, and Ben D., of St. Louis (twins) ; and "Georgia C. (Wood), of Troy, Kansas. Religiously Mr. Gates is a member of the Christian Church. The family residence is at No. 701 South Ninth street.

HARLES NOWLAND, one of the leading business men of St. Joseph, a large dealer in lime, cement and building material, was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. February 6. 1852, and is a son of Henry and Mary Nowland.

The father of our subject was also a native of the city of Leeds. He followed the trade of brick-layer for some years, but in 1853 removed to London and entered into building and contracting, handling a vast amount of business. He (lied at the age of 59 years, in 1880. He was made a Mason, in London, and served as master of his lodge. The children who grew to maturity were: Emma, wife of William Joiner, of London, England: Frances (Mrs. Evatt). of Kensington. London: Caroline (Mrs. Clark), of London: Charles, of this sketch : Albert, of London ; Horace L. ; and Florence K. (Mrs. Randall), of

Mr. Nowland was reared in the comfortable surroundings of a prosperous workingman's home, attended school an(l learned the trade of bricklaying with his father and assisted the latter until 1870. In that year he came to the United States and subsequently located at St. Joseph, where he followed his trade until 1876 and then started into business as a contractor and builder, continuing in the business until the spring of 1903. The result of his activity in the building line, during these years, may be seen in a number of the durable, substantial and ornamental structures which house many of St. Joseph's greatest industries. He was the builder of the beautiful Free Public Library, a structure which has been copied at other points and has always been admired for its admirable adaptability.

Mr. Nowland married Mary Jones, daughter of John Jones, of Hampshire. England, and six of their eight children still survive, namely : Alice, wife of James Dickinson, of Kansas City ; Minnie ; Maude, wife of Carl Fuelling, of St. Joseph ; and Frank, George and Catherine, of St. Joseph. ]\Ir. Nowland was reared in the Protestant Episcopal Church. Politically, he has always been a Democrat and has been one of his party's leaders in this city. Lie has filled various city offices and served in the City Council during 1885, 1886 and 1887. Through his own eftorts he has risen to a place among the substantial business men of this city and is honored and respected by all who know him.

OHN T. MADDUX, deceased, for many years traveling representative for the great business house of Englehart- Davison ]Mercantile Company, at St. Joseph, and one of the most highly esteemed residents of this city, was born at Hillsboro, Illinois, and died at his home. No. 620 North Ninth street, St. Joseph, on November 28, 1900.

The late Mr. Maddux was reared and edu-, cated in his native place, and was 20 years of age when he came to St. Joseph. This city was his chosen home, although his extensive travels all over the country made him acquainted with the advantages and attractions of many other points. For a short time he was a member of the wholesale firm of Tootle, Maddux & Weakley Millinery Company, but during the greater part of his life in St. Joseph he was associated with the Engleliart-Winning Mercantile Company and the successors of that firm. He was known in nearly all the small towns in the West where he was most successful in securing business for his firm, being universally liked for his honorable methods and for winning personality which brought him confidence and esteem. His same genial, sincere manner endeared him to his St. Joseph friends, and he was equally loyal to them.

On December 21, 1880, Mr. Maddux was united in marriage with Deedie Bell Bassett, who is a daughter of the late Gen. Jonathan M. and Nannie (Dixon) Bassett, and a sister of the late Judge Harry D. Bassett, who, with his father, has a sketch in this volume. The Bassett family has been one of social prominence in St. Joseph for many years, Mrs. Maddux's father having come here in 1850. He was one of the pioneer settlers in the Platte Purchase in 1844, and died in 1 87 1, recognized as one of the distinguished men of his State. Mrs. Maddux still survives,^ with three children : Elise M., Robert L. and AHldred L. Mr. Maddux was also survived by several brothers and sisters.

Politically, Mr. Maddux was a Democrat and he consistently defended its principles without any desire for party rewards. He held fraternal relations with the Ancient Order of United W'orkmcn. For many years he had been a communicant of the F'rotestant Episcopal Church.

ENJAMIN ULLMAN, a retired citizen and, until recently, the leading cattle buyer and butcher of St. Joseph, is one of the early pioneers of the county, having settled here near the middle of the past century and for 35 years he has lived in his present home at No. 311 South Fourth street. Mr. UUman was born in Philadelphia, 1 Pennsylvania, August i, 1824, and has been l)lessed with good health during all his life so that his 80 years sit lightly upon him and he is easily taken for a much younger man. His vouth was i)assed in Philadel]ihia, where at the age of 15 he took up the business of a butcher and has been thus engaged up to six years ago, when he retired from active life. In 1857 he took the Western fever and removed by rail to Iowa City, Iowa, thence by wagon across the prairies to St. Joseph which was at that time but a village of the frontier. He at once began buying and butchering and. at the opening of the war, received a contract from the government to furnish meat and provisions for the troops stationed in the vicinity of St. Joseph. Times were settled and money scarce, city scrip often being the only available currency, but Mr. Ullman had great faith in the future of his chosen city and readily accepted the scrip which was fully redeemed by the city a few years later. Mr. Ullman established his butcher shop on Alarket square, where he owns considerable property and his slaughter houses were located near the corner of Atchison and Sixth streets where his son, John, now conducts a road house. Industry and pluck brought success, and he has had the satisfaction of accumulating a neat property, which is growing in value day by day.

Before coming West, Mr. Ullman was married to Catherine Jane Buzzard, also a native of Philadelphia, and there their two eldest children were born. Four others blessed their union, but two. only, are living, - Mrs. Emma Perkins, a widow who. with her five children^ resides in this city, and John, who is also a resident and business man of St. Joseph. Mrs. Ullman passed away 25 years ago. Mr. Ullman is Independent in his political affiliations and has steadily refused all public offices, preferring to devote his time to his business. He is actively interested in the progress of the city and bought a liberal share of stock in the City Hall, when a jointstock company was formed for the erection of that fine, three-story building in the center of Market square. He is liberal in his religious views as in all else and his life has been passed in accordance with these ideas. Hale, hearty and shrewd, lie is a splendid representative of a type of noble manhood fast disappearing from our midst.

HOMAS EDWARDS, who has been in the hat business at St. Joseph for almost a half century, was born in 1826 in South Wales, and is a son of Isaac Edwards, who never left his native land. The grandfather was Thomas Edwards, whose life was terminated at the age of 96 years by a fall from a horse.

The Edwards family has been identified with the hat industry for many years. The first of the family to engage in it was one Thomas Edwards, who made hats in London in 1621, and for 300 years the business has gone from father to son until the present time. Isaac Edwards, father of our subject, was a hat manufacturer and also kept a revenue stamp ofifice in South Wales, where he died aged 84 years. Two of his four children still survive: Thomas, our subject and Ann Aubrey, widow of David P. Morgan, who lives in Wales.

After completing his trade with his father, Thomas Edwards went to work for Thomas Richards, in Manchester. England, making silk and beaver hats. In 1851 he came to the United States and worked as a journeyman in Philadelphia until 1857. when he came to St. Joseph, as one of the early settlers. He opened a store on Second street, with his brother Isaac, under the firm name of Edwards Brothers. This was a jewelry business and after two years he withdrew and opened a hat store for himself, first on ^larket square, later on Third and Felix streets and in 1885 he removed to his present quarters at No. 421 Felix street. Through the many changes in the manufacture of hats, ]\Ir. Edwards has kept a first-class stock, entirely up-to-date and complete enough to suit every customer. He has manv interesting relics of the early days of hat-making, stored in the Felix street building, many of these, once the height of fashion, presenting a ludicrous appearance at present.

]\Ir. Edwards was a member of what is said to have been the first union ever organized by skilled labor, the Hatters' Society of Great Britain and Ireland, of 1845. He still has a certificate from that society which shows that he had been an apprentice for seven years, during which time he was perfected in all the branches of the trade. He was also a member of the Journeymen Fur and Silk Hat Finishers' Association of Philadelphia, said to have been the first union in this country, having joined that association after coming to America in 1851. Among other interesting relics, Mr. Edwards owns a certificate which was issued in 1840. in the fourth year of the reign of Queen Victoria, by which he agrees to serve his father for the term of seven years as an apprentice, without pa}-. This document is very interesting, not only on account of its age, but as to its provisions in the light of modern compacts. The paper binds the apprentice to look after the interests of his master, to guard well the secrets of the trade, not to visit saloon or gambling house and not to gamble away the property of his master. This agreement Mr.

In 1874 he married ]\Iary Powell, who was born at Wheeling, West \'irginia, and their five children were all born at St. Joseph, namely : IMeliis. who married James D. Rhodes of Pennsylvania, and has two children, - Elizabeth and Thomas E. ; Narvon ; Rhondda Aubrey ; Gwendolen ; and Olwyn.

Mr. Edwards has never affiliated with either great political party, voting as his judgment dictates. He is one of the most highly respected citizens of St. Joseph.

AMES M. IRVINE, president of the Union Printing Company, of St. Joseph, publishers and proprietors of the Western Fruit Groiver, and leaders in the job printing business in this city, was born at Hannibal, Missouri, January 17, 1871, and is a son of James Ryland and Susan ]\I. (Bridgeford) Irvine.

James Ryland Irvine was born in Pike County, Missouri, and died in 1874 at Hannibal, where he had been a merchant for many years. He was a son of Robert and Joanna (Ryland) Irvine, the former of whom was born in Kentuck}- and came in 1826 to Missouri, where he took up land and followed farming for many years. The mother of our subject resides at Nevada, Missouri. She was born in Clay County, [Missouri, and is a daughter of Richard and Susan (Thomason) Bridgeford, both natives of Kentucky and early settlers in Missouri. The two survivors of the parental family of five children are ovir subject and a brother, George W.. a paper-hanger by trade, who resides in Louisiana.

James M. Irvine obtained his education in the jmblic schools at New London and Nevada, prior to the age of 13 years, when he became an apjirentice in a jirinting office at the latter place. On completing his term of service, he worked for 12 months at Fort Scott, Kansas, and 18 months on the Daily Capital, at Topeka. In 1889 he came to St. Joseph, entering the composing room of the Daily News, on which he later became telegraph editor and reporter. During the last years of his service on that journal he was foreman of the composing room.

could give his undivided time to this paper, it seemed to meet a long felt want and its generous support gave Mr. Irvine the encouragement he needed, inducing his resignation in the following year from the Daily News. Ciiving all his time to this new enterprise, he built up a business of large proportions. B\- 1889 it had grown to such importance that a company was formed and the business was incorporated as the L'nion Printing Company. In September, 1902, the publishing business of the Western Fruit Grower was organized as a separate corporation, The Fruit Grower Company. The officers of both organizations, which are really one, are identically the .same. Mr. Irvine is president ; W. G. Campbell, Jr.. is vice-president : F. L. Campbell is treasurer; and Charles Works is secretary. All are experienced printers and good business men and this company is one of the leaders in the job printing line in St. Joseph.

In January, 1895, Mr. Irvine was married to IMildred Patterson, who was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, but was reared in St. Joseph. They have two children, Robert P. and Helen, both born in St. Joseph.

Politically. Mr. Irvine is a Democrat. He is connected with various social organizations, and is regarded as one of the representative citizens of St. Joseph. Few men are more thoroughly conversant with every detail of the printing business and. in combination with good judgment and great executive ability, he has safely guided this large business enterprise into the harbor of success.

OX. SA:\IUEL PATTERSON HUSTON. When Death claims so distinguished a citizen as the late Judge Samuel P. Huston, of St. Joseph, his fellow citizens have cause to feel that one more vacant space has been made in that notable body of prominent men of the last decade, to whose wisdom, ability and uprightness this city owes so great a debt. Judge Huston was born January i, 1839, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, and died at his home at No. no North 19th street, St. Joseph, November 24, 1903.

The boyhood of Samuel P. Huston was passed in his native surroundings, his environments being of a character to develop the courtesy and kindliness which was characteristic through life. His father afforded him liberal educational opportunities and, after completing his studies at

Elder's Ridge Academy, he entered Jefferson College, where his studious habits and brilliancy of intellect placed him in the front rank of his class. He was still a student there when the Civil War was precipitated, and, with youthful enthusiasm and loyal devotion to his country, he put aside his beloved books to become a soldier, in 1861 entering the ranks of the 25th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., in which he was promoted to the rank of 2nd lieutenant. In 1863, on account of ill health, he resigned his commission, but after three montlis of rest and recuperation he organized another company, which formed a part of the 99th Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol. Inf., of which company he was ist lieutenant and served as such until the close of the war, his record being one to which he could always refer with justifiable pride.

At the close of the great struggle in which he had borne so honorable a part, he began the study of law in the office of Hon. Jackson Boggs, of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, one of the most noted lawyers in that portion of the "Keystone" State. While thus engaged, he showed the versatility of his talents, b}- ably editing the Aniistroiio^ Republican, and it is probable that if he had chosen a journalistic life he would have attained eminence in that direction.

In the spring of 1866, in search of a promising field of labor, he came to Missouri and was admitted to the bar in Linn County, and, receiving encouragement, he located at Brookfield, where for the subsequent 17 years he took a prominent place both in the pul)lic life and the legal affairs of the section. At one time he represented the county in the State Legislature and throughout his residence there was active in the councils of the Republican party. He established a very large and lucrative law practice and, through the satisfactory termination of a number of suits in whicli he was leading counsel, involving the title to real estate, he established a reputation for thorough and careful preparation of cases on appeal, which placed him among the. eminent practitioners before the Supreme Court of the State. He removed to St. Joseph, in September, 1882. His previous career had been such -as to make him a welcome addition to the bar of Buchanan County, and he soon assumed a leadership which continued mitil his death. In 1885 he associated himself with the late Judge Thomas H. Parish, the firm name being Huston & Parish, and this congenial ])artn('rship endured until the late Judge Parish was elected to the circuit bench of Buchanan County. Judge Huston then formed a partnership with Senator A. W. Brewster, and this association continued until Judge Huston's decease. Although he never sought official position, he was twice appointed city counselor by Mayor Shepherd, and during the four years of his incumbency, his abilities as a lawyer and jurist were brought prominently to the attention of the public.

After establishing himself firmly at Brookfield and becoming assured of professional success, the young lawyer returned to his native county, where, on C)ctober I, 1867, he was united in marriage with Martha Campbell, who was born at Rosston, Pennsylvania. Seven children were born to this most happy union, three of whom .still survive : Florence, Martha and Samuel P., the latter of whom resides near Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri. The daughters reside with their mother in the family hoi.ie at St. Joseph. Judge Huston was a valued member of the \\'estminster Presbyterian Church.

For many years Judge Huston's health had been delicate, but he was only confined to his home for three weeks preceding his death, and during this period the respect and esteem shown by his associates were touching testimonials to the affection he had inspired in those of his profession. The statement of a young lawyer, that "he is the kindest man I ever knew." but expressed an almost universal feeling. His death occasioned newspaper comment all over the country, his reputation having extended far beyond the confines of his own State. Comments on his personal character and high abilities as a lawyer were circulated by the Brookfield Gazette,. Brookfield, ^Missouri ; St. Joseph, Missouri, Press; St. Joseph. Missouri, Gazette; Alton, Illinois. Democrat; Bloomington, Illinois. Paiitai^raph; Brazil, Indiana, Times; Chicago. Illinois, Chronicle and Inter Ocean; Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nonpareil : Des ]\loines. Iowa, News; Dubuque, Iowa. Times; Emporia, Kansas, Gazette: Henderson, Kentucky, Journal : Jacksonville, Illinois, Courier; Joplin, Missouri, Ne-dus-Hcraki ; Kansas City, Missouri, Journal: Kansas City, Missouri, Star: Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nen's; Lincoln, Nebraska. Journal; Macon, Missouri, Democrat: Maryville, Missouri, Republican : Macon, Missouri, Republican ; New York ^Commercial : Omaha, Nebraska, Bee and Herald: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Headlight, Dispatch and Gazette,-

As has been noted, Judge Huston was a zealous supporter of the principles of the Re- 1)ublican party and upon numerous occasions was profifered offices of great responsibility. All the duties of a public nature that he ever assumed lie performed with the fidelity which characterized his attitude to his clients, and he represented the highest ideals of citizenship. His loss was one which fell upon family, friends, party and profession, his whole life having been one to entitle him to love, respect and admiration.

Alpetings of the Buchanan County Bar Association and of the Linn County Bar Association were held and appropriate steps were taken in commemoration of Judge Huston. We are permitted to append the resolution adopted at the regular term of the Circuit Counrt of Linn County, on December i6, 1903, the presiding judge on this occasion being Judge John P. Butler. The body of the article is as follows :

Resolution of Respect in memory of the lives and character of the late Judge Harry Lander and of the late Samuel P. Huston, adopted by the Bar Association of Linn County, Missouri, on December 16, 1903.

Whereas, Since the last session of the Circuit Court of Linn County, Missouri, the grim visitor Death has removed from our midst two of the most prominent and able attorneys of tlie bar of Linn County in the person of Judge Harry Lander and in the person of the Hon. Samuel P. Hus'ton, and it is therefore meet and proper that we give expression to our feelings and sorrow :

Therefore, Be it resolved by the Bar Association of Linn County, that in the death of Judge Harry Lander and of Hon. Samuel P. Huston, the bar of Linn County has lost two of its ablest members, who have for many years been actively engaged in the practice of law in Linn County and throughout the State of Missouri ; tliat their broad-mindedness and deep learning in the law, their cheerfulness of disposition and their unselfishness and honesty in their professional and private lives, endeared them to the members of the bar of Linn County in a peculiar way and that we deeply feel their loss and will ever hold their memory in high esteem.

Resolved, Further. Tliat this token of our respect to their memory be presentetd to the court and that we ask that it be spread upon the records of the court and that the clerk of the court be requested to furnish a certified copy of these proceedings to each of the

Whereupon, and after remarks' by the members of the bar present, on the lives and characters of Messrs. Lander and Huston, it is ordered by the Court that the said resolution as reported by the said committee be entered at length upon the records of this court and certified by the clerk in accordance with said resolution.

It is further ordered that as an additional mark of respect for such deceased members of the bar that this court now adjourn until eight o'clock tomorrow morning. |

OHN ARTHUR FLOURNOY, of St. Joseph, one of the able members of the Ihichanan County Bar, was born in Ray County, Missouri. April 21, 1864, and is a " son of John S. and Nancy Flournoy.

The parents of Mr. Flournoy belong to old and prominent families of Washington County, Kentucky. They came to Missouri in 1854, settling near Richmond, in Ray County, where they became well known and highly respected members of that community.

John A. Flournoy was educated in the schools at Richmond and in the Kirksville Normal School. In 1889 he came to St. Joseph and read law for two years with the late Col. John Doniphan, and was admitted to the bar in 1891. Since that time Mr. Flournoy has been in active practice and has received a very generous share of the law business of the city, and has handled it with the ability and judgment which has brought hiin success. On January 12, 1900, he was appointed justice of the peace in the Stock Yards district, in South St. Joseph, and in 1902 was elected to the office for a full term. He occupies welLlocated offices at King Hill and Hyde Park avenues. South St. Joseph.

pioneer settlers of Buchanan County, and they have three interesting children : Martha Victoria, born December 10, 1892; Samuel G., born June 18, 1894, a namesake of his grandfather; and ]\Iidia Josephine, born August 20, 1896.

i\Ir. Flournoy is a stanch Democrat and is held in high regard by his party. If he has professional or political ambitions, they are of an honorable character and he possesses all the necessary qualifications for prominence in both careers. He is a member of the Christian Church.

OHN D. RICHARDSON, deceased, for many years was one of the most active business men of the city of St. Joseph, where he was identified with various interests and enterprises, but during the last few years of his life lived in retirement in the enjoyment of a well-earned rest after years of toil.

INIr. Richardson was born in Clarksburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), August i, 18 14, and was a son of William and Mary (Dunn) Richardson, his father being a prominent planter of that State. John D. Richardson was educated in his native State, and in the early days of St. Joseph's history came West to this city. As one of the pioneers he had much to do with the development of the city's commercial importance, and attained a high degree of success in business, becoming identified with many of the largest manufacturing plants in St. Joseph. After many vears of unceasing activity, he retired to private life, to the companionship of his family, and lived in happiness until he was called to his final rest on July 28, 1898.

Mr. Richardson's first marriage was with IMary C. Richardson, a first cousin, who died in 1872, leaving nine children. On December 12, 187.^, he was united in marriage with Jane C. Willis, a daughter of John Willis, of Orange County. Virginia, and she with four children survives him. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He was a strong Democrat in politics. The Richardson family is among the best families of St. Joseph, where the name is an old and highly respected one. Mr. Richardson was a man of generous impulse and freely gave of his means to the help of the needy and sufifering, and to the support of his church, in which he took a deep interest. He was a very well read man and took a deep interest in the St. Joseph Free Public Library. He was a man of pleasing personality and great strength of character, and his death was sadly mourned by his many friends throusfhout this section of the State. Mrs. John D. Richardson resides at her beautiful home at No. 220 South 17th street, where the hospitality characteristic of Southern people and "Southern homes is ever in evidence.

ILLIAM L. BUECHLE, one of the representative business men of St. Joseph, closely identified with her vast real estate interests, and prominent also in political life, was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, April 17, i860, one of a family of seven children born to his parents, William and Anna (Altman) Buechle.

The father of Mr. Buechle was born in Germany, and came to the United States in 1856. An extensive fruit grower for many years, he is living retired at the present time.

Our subject was educated in St. Joseph, and entered upon his public career in the city auditor's ofifice, serving as deputy for several years. He took an active interest in civic matters and in 1890 was elected to the City Council as memberat-large. In 1892 he was reelected and for three terms served as president of the board. He tlien went into the State National Bank as teller, served as such for six years and then turned his attention to the real estate business. Until March, 1898, he continued to deal in real estate, negotiating loans and placing investments and doing a large part of the business in this line, in St. Joseph. He then accepted the apjx^intment made by President McKinley, of surveyor of customs, at St. Joseph, and continued in the ofifice until 1902, when he resumed his real estate business.

On June 23, 1897, Mr. Buechle was married to Elizabeth Osborn, and they have one daughter, - Maxae. ]\Irs. Buechle is a member of the Christian Church at St. Joseph, and is very active in its various departments.

Politically, Mr. Buechle is an ardent Republican and has been a leader in his party in this locality for a number of years. He has been chairman of the Republican City Committee for four years. Serving also the same committee for four years as its secretary and at present is chairman of the Republican County Committee. He is connected fraternally with the Knights of Pythias and the Masonic orders, having taken all the higher degrees in the latter organization. He is a man whose business methods inspire confidence and whose sterling traits of character command respect. He is an excellent representative of the progressive and enterprising man of afifairs of the present day, one able to accomplish results and prove his value to his fellow citizens.

ENRY NUNNING. In the death of Henry Nunning, on March 26, 1884, the city of St. Joseph lost not only one of her oldest business citizens, but one of her honored, representative men. Mr. Nunning was born near Warendorf, Westphalia, Germany, March 16, 1821. a scion of two of the oldest families of Westphalia.

Mr. Nunning was reared in the old family home, which in the solidity of its construction and the endurance of its timbers resembles the character of the family which, after generations, it still shelters. He received his education in the schools at Warendorf and was still young in years when he began to consider a future career. It was the advice of his father that he should learn a self-supporting trade before going far afield, and he became an apprentice to the brewing business, at the neighboring town of Munster. At a later time, on account of limited business opportunities in his native province, Mr. Nunning decided to push his interests in the United States, and .subsequently crossed the Atlantic and landed in the great Western metropolis. As it was not his intention to settle in so congested a section of the country, Mr. Nunning started Westward in search of a desirable location. Before reaching St. Joseph, in 1855, he first visited Buft'alo. Fort Wayne, Indiana and Laporte, Indiana, and remained in the latter city in the brewing business from 185 1 to 1854.

Mr. Nunning, as noted, established what is now one of the most important business enterprises of this city, under the firm name of the Henrv Nunning Brewery, which was continued until the admission of his son. August Nunning, when it became Henry Nunning & Son. Throughout a long and successful business career, Mr. Nunning continued a high commercial standard, with the result that the fame of his product yearly ex])anded and is probably in greater demand in the territory which claims St. Joseph as its distributing point, than that of any other establishment.

In politics he was an active Republican, but possessed no desire for official life. Prior to coming to America he had given several years to military service, as required by the laws of his country, and he took part in the Baden Revolution.

In 1853 Mr. Nunning was united in marriage with Johanna .Vrndt, of Michigan City, Indiana, and they had eight children, four of whom died in infancy. The others were : August, who succeeded his father in business ; Mrs. William C. Byrne, of St. Joseph ; Mrs. James T. Carbry, of .St. Jose]:)li ; and Louise, who died some years since,' and whose remains were interred at St. Blasien, in the Black Forest, Germany.

The late Mr. Nunning was prominent in many \\a}s in St. Joseph. He was of a kind and genial (lis])osition. ever ready to help those in need and liberal in the distribution of his wealth for the general good. He always took a deep interest in the various German associations in this city and was the benefactor of numerous German charities.

1 CHARD WALSH, who died at St. Joseph, Missouri, on May 10, 1904, was for many years a prominent business man of this city, where he conducted a tobacco and cigar store. He was highl\- successful in business and was widely known among the people, who respected him as a man of sterling worth and of the strictest inte^rifv.

Mr. Walsh was one of a family of five children born to John and Mary (Curran) Walsh, and was born in Ireland in 1840. He came to the United States in 1870, and the following year located in St. Joseph, Missouri, where he became identified with the well known firm of Nave & ]\IcCord. He continued with this firm for five vears. then embarked in the tobacco and cigar business. At this business he met with a high degree of success and continued in it for a period of 23 years, retiring in 1899 to spend the remainder of his days in happy retirement, in the conii)ani()nship of his wife and children. His death on May 10, 1904, deprived the city of one of its most useful citizens, and was sadly mourned bv his manv friends throughout the community who felt thev had sustained a personal loss.

Mr. \\'alsh was united in marriage with Mary Loftus, a daughter of William Loftus, and they became parents of the following children : John:

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J., who is identified with The First National Bank of St. Joseph ; WilUam R., of San Francisco, CaHfornia; and Beatrice and Marie, who Hve at home with their mother. Rehg-iously, thev are members of the Catholic Church. They reside at No. 11 28 Henry street, and move in the best social circles. Mr. Walsh was a Democrat, and unswervino: in his support of party principles.

ILLIAM E. SPRATT, one of the energetic and enterprising young business men of St. Joseph, now serving his first term as Mayor of the city, is engaged in the real estate and loan business, with office at No. 415 Francis street.

Mr. Spratt was born in 1867 ^^ Lexington, Lafayette County, ^Missouri. His father was for many years a banker in Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri, and at the present time is residing with our subject. His mother dying in 1869, when he was two years old, William E. Spratt w^as taken to St. Joseph to live wath his grandparents. He was reared here until 1876, when he removed to Hamilton, Missouri, and from there wa? sent away to school, being absent from St. Joseph for a period of 11 years. In 1886 he was graduated from St. James Alilitary Academy at Macon City, Missouri, and returned to St. Joseph in the spring of the following year. He then engaged in the real estate business with his uncle. Col. John F. Tyler, who has been engaged in the practice of law and interested in the real estate business in St. Joseph since the close of the Civil War. The name of the firm is John F. Tyler & Company, and to this business Mr. Spratt has given his undivided attention. He is a Democrat in politics. He was candidate for mayor of St. Joseph in 1902 and was defeated by only eight votes, although the city is normally between 600 and 800 Republican. This was a high tribute paid to ]\Ir. Spratt's personal popularity, and in 1904 he was renominated by acclamation and was elected by 800 majority, I^eing the third Democratic mayor in 22 vears. He has been president of the St. Joseph Horse Show Association since its organization some three years ago, and the annual horse shows of this organization are a credit to the city. He is also a director of the Auditorium Association, and identifies himself with every organization and measure calculated to benefit the city.

with Effie L. Cowgill, who was born in Indiana and was a child when brought to Caldwell County, Missouri. Her father, Hon. James Cowgill, was a farmer and stock-raiser many years, and once served as presiding judge of Caldwell County. He was also a member of the Legislature of Missouri, and later State railroad and warehouse commissioner. When elected to the latter position, he moved to Kansas City in 1892, and has since resided there. He is now serving a second term as treasurer of that city. Three children were born to our subject and his worthy wife, namely: Tyler, who died in infancy ; Elliott Cowgill ; and Leah. The family home is at No. 1017 Edmond street, where Mr. Spratt is alwa}'s to be found during his leisure hours. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ; and several other fraternal organizations. Religiously, Mrs. Spratt is a member of the First Baptist Church. A portrait of IMr. Spratt accompanies this sketch.

IRANDA C. RILEY, deceased, was one of the prominent business men of St. Joseph, who, after a busy life of some 20 years, had retired to enjoy the fruits of his honest labor and the comforts of one of the city's beautiful homes. Mr. Riley was born in 1824 and died July 24, 1895. He was one of a family of eight children born to his parents, Benjamin and Emma (Cotton) Riley.

The late Mr. Riley came to St. Joseph in 1864 from Clinton County, Missouri. He entered into the contracting business here and built up a large trade. In business he was considered a man of honesty and fair dealing and, on account of the reliability of his work, many of the most important contracts of the city were placed in his hands. He was very prominent in political circles and served as county assessor, and for many years was a justice of the peace at Haynesville, Clinton County, Missouri. He was noted for his good judgment and sound sense and was a useful and representative citizen. His remains rest in Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph.

On December 27. 1849, Mr. Riley was married to IMartha J. Fryor, who is a daughter of the late Jefiferson Pryor, who was a very prominent citizen of Clinton County, Missouri, having come to Missouri from Kentucky, when ]\Irs. Riley was 13 years of age. One son wms born to this union. Don, who is the proprietor of the largest hvery stables in St. Joseph; he married Zada Beardsley, who is a daughter of Henry C. Beardsley. jNIrs. Riley and her son both reside in a handsome home at No. 423 North 17th street. They are members of the Christian Church. For 20 years Don Riley has been in business in St. Joseph, and, like his late father, enjoys the esteem of his fellow citizens. He is an enterprising and progressive man and his stables are conducted in first-class style, being equipped in a modern way and containing every convenience and vehicle of modern transportation, including some of the best horses in Buchanan Countv.

ijOHN \Y. DESHON, a prosperous general farmer and dairyman of Washington township, Buchanan County, who owns a productive farm of 65 acres in section 25, township 57, range 35, was born December 26, 1849, in Grayson County, Virginia, and is a son of Newton C. and Mary (Bucklev) Deshon.

Newton C. Deshon was born in Grayson County. Virginia, and there grew to manhood. He then went to North Carolina, where he married into one of the old families of that State, and was 25 years old when, in 1855, he came with the family to Buchanan County, Missouri. The long overland trip was made in a lumber wagon and the little party of parents and three children landed at what is now Saxton, on the 20th of the following October. His means were limited and he first rented a small tract of land which he farmed until 1859, when he paid $75 an acre for I2>< acres of land in section 26, township 57, range 35, in Washington township. Upon this property he erected a story and a half house and made a number of improvements and it continued to be his home as long as he, survived, his death taking place in 1889. In politics ji Democrat, the only office he held was that of school director. His widow survived until 1904. The children of Newton C. Deshon and wife were: John W., Sarah S., wife of A. H. Jackson, of Garrettsburg ; Fannie, wife of J. W. Palmer, of Saxton; Freeland, deceased, who married Martha Fitzgerald ; Sena, deceased, who was the wife of William Landis ; Alexander Jefiferson, of Garrettsburg ; Robert E. Lee, who died young . Allen, residing on the old place in Washington

The only educational advantages enjoyed by our subject were those afforded by the subscription schools. The sessions were held in an old log house, with a puncheon floor and with slabs for seats and desks. He remained at home imtil his first marriage and then moved to his present farm, which was formerly known as the Carson place. Here he secured 65 acres of uncultivated land, for which he paid $25 an acre. It was without improvements of any kind and it has required years of industry to make it what it now is, one of the finest farms of the township. Mr. Deshon is a practical farmer and thoroughly understands the successful management of all agricultural affairs. He raises wheat, corn, oats and hay in abundances and also has fine cattle and stock and does a good dairy business. His surroundings indicate thrift and prosperity and the opinion of his neighbors is that he justly deserves his success.

Mr. Deshon was married first to Helen Hill, of Buchanan County, Missouri, who died in 1891 the mother of seven children, namely: Mary S., deceased ; Alice, wife of Frank Courtney, of the Indian Territory ; Olive, wife of William Spoore, of Garrettsburg; Sena, wife of William CourtiTey, of the Indian Territory ; Wesley, of South St. Joseph : Cleveland, of South St. Joseph ; and Pearl, who lives at home. Mr. Deshon's second marriage was to Myrtle Coots, of Platte City, ?yIissouri. To them were born eight children, viz : twin infants, deceased ; Everett ; Thomas E. ; Marion A. ; Ray J. ; Warren and Virginia E.

In politics. Mr. Deshon has always been affiliated with the Democratic party and he has always taken an interest in township afifairs, testifying to the same by consenting to serve on the School Board for many years. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Blue Lodge. No. 508, at Saxton. He is one of the leading members and generous supporters of the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church at Saxton.

ON. DUDLEY M. STEELE, whose death occurred in March, 1896, was for many years a very prominent busin*ess citizen of St. Joseph, mainly identified with the wholesale grocery trade, both in this city and at other points. He was born near Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Ken-

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Samuel Campbell Steele was born in \'irginia, but in his youth accompanied his father and three brothers over the mountains into what was then the wilderness of Kentucky. He became a prominent farmer, miller and distiller, but died when Dudley M. was 15 years of ag-e. His wife, who was born October 12, 1812, was a daughter of Dudley ]\litchum of Woodford County, Kentucky, and died when our subject was seven years old.

Dudley M. Steele obtained a good education which included some knowledge of the classics, and commenced his business career at Lexington, Kentucky, where he was employed in a mercantile establishment several years. He did not feel satisfied with his prospects in Lexington, however, and was ready to give ear to the glowing accounts of the fine agricultural opportunities opening up to settlers in the Platte \"alley of Missouri. His friends attributed his infatuation to a love of adventure and the recklessness of vouth, but he persisted and one fine morning bade them adieu, mounted his horse and galloped toward the West. In June, 1842, he reached the site of the present city of St. Joseph, ^Missouri, and in the same vear commenced farming near Rochester, Andrew County. He was shortly afterward appointed a justice of the peace and, although inexperienced, served efficiently through his term. He continued to farm until he became interested in the discovery of gold in California and decided to visit that region and investigate for himself. He was made captain of a party of 20 of his neighbors from Andrew County ; after many adventures they arrived safely at theeir destination after a journey of four months. Mr. Steele decided his talents could best be employed I there in stock-raising, which he continued until the fall of 1 85 1, a part of the time being in partnership with Tames McCord. He returned to Missouri by way of the Isthifius of Panama, and in 18.^2 became a member of the stock firm of Steele. McCord & Company, which for many 3'ears was one of the most prominent in raising and dealing in American stock, in Upper California. During these years he crossed the plains three times with trains, always making his return bv the water route.

characteristic efficiency. After he had resigned his interests in California, he embarked in the wholesale grocery business at St. Joseph and at Omaha, in 1872, under the firm name of D. M. Steele & Company, locating first on Fourth street and later building the present home of the company on Third and ]\Iessanie streets. In 1884 the firm became Steele & Walker. In March, 1868, he was elected president of the Fire & Marine Insurance Company and was twice reelected, and about this time was actively interested in the promotion of the St. Joseph '& Denver City Railroad, of which he was president. In 1876 he was made president of the Board of Trade and a director of the Bridge Company. Through his many years of public service and business connection, he displayed rare good judgment and ability of a high order. He was of a genial, cordial disposition and his kindness of heart and generosity were often shown in his ready assistance to those in need.

In 1847, Dudley }»I. Steele was united in marriage to Mary E. Mitchum, of \\'oodford County, Kentucky, who died June 17, 1849. I" 1858, Mr. Steele, married Eliza Smith ]\Iay of Washington County, Kentucky, who died three years later, leaving one son, John M., who resides in Kansas City. In jNIarch, 1868, he married ]\Iinnie Withers, who died in 1894, leaving one son and two daughters, namely: \\'ebb W. and ]vlrs. A. B. Weakley, who reside in Kansas; and Edna-M., wife of Dr. Barton Pitts of St. Joseph, jMissouri.

AMES FINLEY. The late James Finley, through fidelity to duty and close and careful attention to the best interests of the city, occupied a prominent position in St. Joseph, where a great part of his life was spent in guarding the rights of his fellow citizens. Mr. Finley was born 'in Ireland, one of the nine children in the family of his father, James Finley.

About 1852 ^Ir. Finley came to America. Possessing the stalwart frame and sturdy health of his nationality, he learned the heavy trade of molder and found work at this in the foundries in Connecticut. In 1857 he came West and located at St. Joseph, soon securing employment at his trade in this city. At that time St. Joseph was in a transition state ; its population was increasing with the great amount of travel from the East, and the authorities looked about for ju- dicious and suita1)le men to accept necessary civic positions. Mr. Finley was chosen as city marshal and in this office served faithfully for a number of years. During the administration of Mayor Craig, he was made city detective and here, too, the same fidelity to the interests of the public was shown. He became thoroughly trusted by the better class of citizens and was only feared by the breakers of the law.

On January 6, 1897, Mr. Finley died at his home in St. Joseph, sincerely mourned not only by his loving family, but by a large circle of friends and fellow citizens. A devout member of the Catholic Church, his burial was in beautiful Mount Olivet Cemetery.

In 1853, Mr. Finley was married to Johanna McMahan, who was a native of Hartford, Connecticut, and a daughter of Lawrence McMahan, a native of Ireland. Their five children all have homes of their own and families, except the youngest daughter, Margaret, who remains the support and stay of her beloved mother. The family is a leading one in the Catholic Church.

A. DONELAN, M. D.. who for many years has been engaged in the practice of his profession in St. Joseph, was until recently president of the St. Joseph Board of Education and discharged his duties as such in a manner to win the commendation and approval of the people. He was born April 5, 1824, in Lisbon township, St. Lawrence County, New York, some seven miles below Ogdcnsburg, and is a son of Michael and Mary (Armstrong) Donelan, both natives of Ireland.

Michael Donelan, father of our subject, was educated in Trinity College and on leaving that institution, through the influence of Michael h'inucan. secured an appointment in the British Navy. After six or seven years in the service he tired of a sea-faring life and resigned. He came to the United States and purchased a farm seven miles below Ogdensburg, New York, in St. Lawrence County. He married and settled down upon his farm, making many improvements, but as he did not meet with die anticipated success rented the land and obtained a position as clerk on a steamboat plying on the St. Lawrence River. Some years later he moved West with his family to Cincinnati, leaving our subject with the latter's grandparents, Richard and Nancy Armstrong

He clerked in a store in Cincinnati a few years, and during his residence there had the misfortune to lose his wife by death. Soon after, with his brother, E. F. Donelan, he moved to Abington, Wayne County, Indiana, where they opened a drygoods store and continued in business some eight or ten years. Michael Donelan died in 1846, just after he completed an extensive trip through the new territory of Iowa and south through the Platte Purchase, in search of a location for stockraising and merchandising. He rode on horseback through Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana and the Doctor remembers his father telling him the Platte Purchase comprised the best body of land he had ever seen.

After the death of his father, E. A. Donelan decided to learn a trade and hired to a carpenter for a year at meagre wages, at the expiration of which time he entered Beach Grove Seminary in Union County, Indiana, which was taught by William Haughton, a Quaker, and bore the reputation of being the best institution in that section. He spent two years at the school, doing outside work nights and mornings for his board. Being attracted to professional life, he took up the study of medicine with Dr. Ziba Casterline, of Liberty, Union County, Indiana, with whom he studied two years, also doing outside work at odd times. He then secured a teacher's certificate and taught for to winters, in the meantime continuing his work of preparing for the medical profession. In the fall of 1847 ^i^' attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, returning in the spring to Abington where he embarked in practice. Recalling his father's remarks about the Platte I'urchase, he collected what outstanding money he could and started West, going from Cincinnati to St. Louis by steamer. He then went to Weston and after a brief stop jiroceeded to DeKalb, I'uchanan County, stopping in St. Joseph in September, 1848. He visited Savannah, which was then considerably larger than St. Joseph, and other nearby to\yns. and finally decided to locate at Barton, now known as Amazonia. He secured a good practice and continued there until 1850, when he moved to Savannah and practiced with Dr. Thomas Young, whose practice was larger than he could very well care for. In 1852, the Doctor was elected" to the Legislature as a Benton Democrat, his first service in that body being in the called session imder Governor King for railroad purposes. He was re-elected during the administration of Governor Sterling Price, and with the aid of David Hickman of Boone County drafted die first general school law the State ever had. Prior to that time the Secretary of State had charge of the school affairs, there were neither State nor county superintendents, and many of the counties were riot organized for school purposes. This was the beginning of his work for the good of the public schools, and during the half century which has since passed he has l^een a constant worker for the betterment of the public school system and in behalf of educational institutions in general.

The California migration of 1849 K^^'^ Joseph a start and showed the advantage of its location on the river. In 1857, Dr. Donelan decided to move to St. Joseph, but first went to Plattsmouth, Nebraska, intending to spend five or six weeks with his cousin. Dr. William Donelan, who was just starting in practice there. There were many old Missouri friends there, and before the expiration of his visit of six weeks he was elected to the Territorial Legislature and at the following election was elected a member of the Council and served as president of that body ; in the meantime he was mayor of Plattsmouth. He became owner of two or three farms and considerable town property, but becoming short of ready money in i860 he moved to St. Joseph. He traded a farm for a drug store on Second and Jules streets and began the practice of medicine. The Civil War broke out. and owing to the fact that so many of the profession enlisted in the service he was kept busy day and night. During the first year or two of the strife his position was not altogether a pleasant one and not without its dangers, as he was classed as a Southern sympathizer, although a Constitutional Union man. He decided not to enter either army, and although his practice became very extensive it was not remunerative as the people had no money and merchants used scrip.