Chariton County, Missouri - The whole text, 1896 (part 4 of 6)

JOHN M. DUNN, a worthy rep- ''^' resentative of an old and respected family of Chariton county, and a o;entlenian of exemplary character and strict integrity, was born in Salisbury toAvnship, November 18, 1864. E()l)ert Dunn, the o;randfather, was born in Halifax county, Va., April 6, 1803. In 1828 he settled in Kentucky and there met and married Miss Jane Hart, also of Virginia. In '31 they emigrated to Howard county, Mo., and seven years later to Chariton county, where they resided until their death. To them were born 8 children, John D., Father of our subject, being the eldest. He was born in Lincoln Co. Kentucky, in '31. September 13, '53 he was imited in marriage to Miss Martha J., daughter of Alton and Mary A. (Wasson) Freeman, of this county, but formerly of Kentucky. They were the parents of three children, namely, James E. ;Mary E., now Mrs. F. P. Twyman, and John M., (mr su))ject. The death of the father occurred August 2, 188.5. Mrs. Dunn now resides in Salisbury, and is a lady of culture and refinement, with a large circle of acquaintances. Reared upon the farm, the ))oyhood days of our sul)ject were not unlike those of the farmer lad. Completing the course of the common schools, in 1883-4 he attended the State Normal at Kirksville, Mo. Returning home he taught four terms of school, giving excellent satisfaction. In 1888, he located in Salisbury and for two years engaged in in the grocery business, meeting with a reasonable degree of success. At present he is engaged in the insurance business and holds the position of city collector. On March 28, 18!)5, he was united in marriage with Miss Eva G. Morehead, one of Salisbury's most intellectual and accom])lished ladies and a daughter of Mrs. Amanda Morehead, well and favorably known in this city. Socially, Mr. Dunn is an enthusiastic member of the Knights of Pythias order. Politically, he affiliates with the democratic party. Religiouly, he and his wife are consisted members and active workers of the Methodist church.

OHN H. WAYLAND. Among the citizens of Salisbury whose exi)erience and success in life have been such as to fairly entitle them to favorable recognition in this Record of Chariton county, is the subject of this sketch. Enterprising and progressive in his ideas, of strict integrity and possessed of a genial good humor, Mr. Wayland justly occupies a very high y)lace in the community in Avhich he resides. His l)irth occurred at Roanoke, Howard county. Mo., Feb. (), 18-H>, being the second of twelve children, the offspring of William and Elizabeth (Woodson) Wayland. The father was a Virginian by l)irth, but located at Roanoke, Mo., in 1830, where he engaged in the mercantile business. His death occurred in '7.5. The mother lived to a ripe old age, her death occurred in 1891.

At the age of 14 years, our subject entered his father's store as clerk and there remained until of age. Soon after attaining his majority, our subject engaged in the boot and shoe business at Glasgow and later in the dry goods business in Clay county. In lS7(i he returned to Glasgow and engaged in the grain l)usiness, where he continued until 1887, when he removed to Salisbury Mo., and took charge of the Salisl)ury Mill & Elevator Co., with which he has since been connected and financial ly interested. On March 31, '75 our subject was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Iglehart, an intellectual and cultured lady of Glasgow, Mo., and the daughter of Denton Iglehart, a native of Maryland, who located in Glasgow in 1871. Prior to coming to Missouri, Miss Iglehart finished her education in Germany, spending three years at Stuttgart. To them have been born three children, namely, Virlea, now 18; Elizabeth, aged 16, and William, 14 years.

Politically, our subject has always affiliated with the democratic party. Socially, he is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and a polite, courteous gentleman. Religiously, himself and family are consistent members of the Methodist church, and take an active interest in Sunday school work.

Amono;' the best improved and most valuable farms of Chariton county, is that of T. M. Bentley, assistant cashier of the Peoples' Bank, of Salisbury, Mo. This fai-m, located four miles southwest of Salisbury, embraces 220 acres in Sec. 20-53-17, and is indeed a valuable possession, justly appreciated by its owner.

HARLES F. RICHARDSON. Amono- the youno- men of Salisbury. Mo., who by their dilio:ence, inteority and sociability, have won the confidence and respect of a large circle of acquaintances, is the gentleman wdiose name heads this article. His birth occurred at Nebraska City, Neb., March 2, 1873. His father. Rev. Edwin R. Richardson, an able minister of the Episcopal church, now located at Bonham, was born, November 12, 1840, near Rochester, N. Y. Miss Elizal)eth Malby, the mother, was a native of Vermont, but for some years prior to her marriage was a resident of Missouri. In 1887, Charles F., our subject, at the age of 14 years, came to Salisbury, Mo., for the purpose of making his home with his sister, Mrs. C. W. Aldridge, and receive the advantages of a high school education. Two years later, he accepted a position as salesman in the grocery establishment of his brother-in-law, Mr. C. W. Aldridge, with which he has since been identified.

On September 26, 1894, it was the ]3rivileo:e of our subject to lead to the hynienial altar a worthy, exemplary and intellig-ent young lady, in the person of Miss Ida M. Christian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Christian, well and favorably known citizens of this city.

Politically, our subject was reared a democrat and the indications are that he will adhere to the principles so highly valued by his ancestry.

Socially, our subject is a young man of pleasing address and aifable manners, and is counted among the worthy members of the Knights of Pythias order, which society he supports with true secret order patriotism. He is also a worthy member Knights of Equity of the World.

^BJENJAMIN F. MOORE, the subject of this sketch and a gentlefff man of industry and clear-headed business intelligence, was born near Fayette, Howard county. Mo., March 7, 1832, and was the fourth of a family of ten children, the olispring of the late George W. and Burlinda (Brockman) Moore - an outline of whose life is given in the sketch of Thos. J. Moore, D. D. S. - early settlers of Howard county. The father was a farmer by occupation and in this calling our subject, as well as the other sons, were brought up. Indeed, after attaining his majority, our subject continued to reside upon the farm for seven years. In 1862 he accepted a position with a commission firm of St. Louis, with which he was connected for three years. In 1876 he located in Salisbury township, this county, where he has since resided engaging in various speculations. In May, 1892, he was appointed by Governor Francis to till the vacancy in the office of Public Administrator, of this county, created by the the resignation of G. N. Burrus. So well and faithfully did he perform the duties of that that at the November election of the same year, he was elected to the same positon for the ensuino; term, to the duties of which office he now devotes his undivided attention. With all due respect to former officials, it is but fair to state that Chariton county has never had a more painstaking- official than B. F. Moore.

On December 20, 1882, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie A. White, a very worthy and industrious lady of Lexingt(m, Mo., but formerly of Hampshire county, West Virginia. Politically, Mr. Moore is a dyed-inthe-wool democrat and loyally supports the principles of his party. Socially, our subject is a thoroughly

[ENKY JACOBS. Of the many (ierman-American citizens of Chariton county, noted for their superior business ability, enterprise and indefatigable industry, none stand higher in the estimation of the comimmity in which they reside than Henry Jacobs, the subject of this sketch. He was )>orn Dec. 2, 1853, at Toenning, Germany, the son of P. F. and Magdalene Jacobs. The father whose birth occurred in 1820, was 50 years a pilot ui)on large vessels of the North Sea. The mother was l)orn in 1821. These venerable old people are yet living and should life and good health be accorded them they will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary in August, '9(5.

Having selected and mastered the art of manufacturing cigars as a life's occupation, our subject at the age of 17 years, assunied the responsibility of life for himself. In '79 he came to the United States following his occupation in a numl)er of the larger cities of the east. In 1885 he located in Salisbury, Mo., engaging in business upon his own responsibility, since when he has met with remarkable success.

The first marriao;e of our subject occurred at Brunswick, Mo., September 3, 18S3, wlien lie was united with Miss Dorothea Bhiecher, of New York. This union was blessed l)y the birth of two boys, namely, Harry, aged 9, and Willie, now seven. The death of the mother occiu-red Auo;ust 27, 1890. On January 24, '94-, our subject was ao^ain united iri marriaoe, this time to Miss Irene A., dautrhter of Mr. tuid Mrs. A. H. Reao-an, well known citizens of Chariton county. To them have l)een l)orn one child, a daughter, now an infant.

Socially, our subject is an honored member of the A. O. U. W., and an enterjirising, ])roo;ressive citizen, worthy of the high esteem and respect in which he is held by his friends and neighbors.

^B JOBEKT B. CROWDEH, the subject of this sketch, and a photog- ^I]f| rapher by occupation, is a gentleman in the prime of life, who has not only won for himself distinction in a chosen profession, l)ut the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. Thoroughly versed in the knowdedge and duties of his calling, since locating in this city he has succeeded in building up a large and extended patronage. He was bora near Marshall, Saline county. Mo., April 25, 1861, being the fifth of a family of eight children of J. C. and Margaret (Martin) Crowder. The father of our subject who was born at Springfield, 111., in 1829, located in Saline county. Mo., in 1850, engaging in agriculture as an occupation. The mother was born in 1832, near Rochester, N. Y., but with her parents located in Missouri in 1846. It was seven years later that her marriage occurred with the father of our subject. In 1861 they located upon a farm in Linn, county. Mo., and it was there that our subject was reared and educated. Upon finishing his education, our subject taught school for two years and afterwards filled various clerical positions in the mercantile estab- lishment of Linn county. In July, 1884, havino- chosen the photographer's hii.siness as his future occuj)ation, Mr. Crowder entered a studio at Brookheld, where he remained until he had mastered his profession. In Fel»- ruary, 1886, he located in this city when his ability as an artist in his profession was justly recoonized, since which time he has enjoyed a jjatronaofe far (greater than his most sanijuine desires permitted him to expect.

On Novem])er 1, 1887, occurred the marriao;e of our subject to Miss Gertie Winn, of this city, a lady of rare attainments and social o-races, eldest dauo;hter of J. P. and Julia (Brown) Winn. This union resulted in the birth of two ])rio^ht and pretty little dauofhters, namely, Berneice, now .5 years of age and Gertrude, ao;ed 3 - a portrait of whom appears on pag-e (53 of this work.

Socially, our su])]ect is a gentleman highly respecte<l for his energy, industry and intelligence, and is an honored meml)er of the Salisbury Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No 208.; Cloudine Lodge, K. of P., No. lTt>andof Salisbury, Lodge. K. of E., No. 1. Politically he supports the democratic party.

ENRY NAGEL is another worthy exam})le of what agriculture does for the industrious and energetic when honestly and intelligently directed. His birth occurred June 20, 18.50, at Highland, Madison county. 111. vVdam Nagel, the father, was born in (xermany and located in Illinois sometime in the iO's. On February 20, 1873, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Mary Widmer, of Madison county. 111. Miss Widmer was born in Switzerland, but in her infancy came to the United States with her parents, they settling jn Illinois. This union has resulted in the birth of 6 children, five of whom are now living, as follows : Bertha S., 22; Frank C, 21; Alice

B., IT; (xeorore J., 15 and Mark J., 13. In 1882, our su))ject located in this connty, pnrchasinof 178 acres of land, one mile west of Salisl)ary, Mo., in section 4-53-17. This farm, Mr. Naofel has improved, until now it is one of the most valna})le tracts of land in Chariton county. In addition he owns 80 acres of fine land in the Chariton river bottom. Our subject is certainly nothing, if not enterprisinor. Recently, he erected up m his place, at a cost of ^1,400 a laro;e steam cider mill plant, the out[)ut from which durino; the season of '95 amounted to over 60,000 gallons. Politically, he was born and reared a democrat, the principles of which party he now loyally supports. R,elio;i()uly, himself and famil}^ affiliate with the St. Joseph Catholic church of this city.

[OHN F. CRAWFORD, a successful ao;riculturist and a highly respectable citizen of Chariton county, was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, August 1, 1856. William ami Julia (Williams) Crawford, father and mother of our subject, were also born in Kentucky, but moved to Missouri in 1858, settling in Monroe county, but in 1861 permanently located in Audrain county, purchasing and operating a tine farm of 500 acres. In 1882, our su])ject located in Chariton county, purchasing 76 acres of land in Sec. 18-53-18, which he has materially im})roved and where he has since resided. Prior to locating in this county, Mr. Crawford was for a nunihor of years a resident of Howard county. On January 1, 1S83, our subject was united in niarriao;e to Miss Jennie N. Blakey, a worthy and intellio^ent lady, and a dauo-hter of Mr. and Mrs. Y. C. Blakey, prominent citizens of this county. This union has l)een blessed ])y the l)irth of iiv'e children, the eldest beino- 12 years of ao;e, and the youno;;est 2 years. Socially, Mr. Crawford is one of Salisbury township's most prominent and inliuential farmers and citizens, who is ])oth enterprisino- and proo-ressive. Politically he affiliates with the peoples' party, in which oro-anization he has been honored with the position of township chairman. Relio;- iously he is a consistent member of the Christian church.

DIaRRY G. MARQUIS, the subject of this sketch, is a youn.^ man '^^T'l of unusual intellia-ence and information on all su))jects of (general ^ thouofht and investio-ation, who by a life of strict inteofrity of character and unremittino: industry, has succeeded in winnincr for himself the confidence and esteem of a very larae circle of accjuaintances not only in Chariton county, but throiiohout the state. His birth occurred near Roanoke, Howard county. Mo., fluly 10, 18(57, the son of Henry W. and Mattie (^Vatson) Marquis. The father was a native of Kentucky, who located at Roanoke, Mo., about '3!> or '40, eno:affino; in the mercantile biisiness. It was some years after coming to this state that he met and married Miss Watson, then a resident of Chariton county, but formerly of New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Marquis were born but one child, the death of the mother occurrino- three months after the birth of our subject. Harry (1. was reared and received the principal part of his education at St. Louis, Mo., residino- at the home of an undo. For 10 or VI years past, he has fouoht the battles of life for himself, mcetino; with marked success. His iirst position of any [iromience was shippino' clerk in a lar^e wholesale establishment of St. Louis, Mo. Durino^ the sessions of the 3.5th and 36th Missouri General Assembly, he was honored with the position of Assistant Sero;eant-at-Arms. Since then he has found remunerative employment as a conunercial tourist, makino: his home at Salisbury, Mo. Socially, he affiliates with the Masonic fraternity; and is a consistent member of the C. P. church. Politically, he is a democrat.

liBijifNN G. WOOD, widow of the late Benjamin F. Wood, of this county and a lady well and most favorably known during a lifetime residence in Chariton county, was born near Old Chariton, November 8, 1827. Mrs. Wood was a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Hicks) Trent, the former a native of Virginia, whose birth occurred in Buckingham county, in 1T!>T. Following his marriage in 18r.», he removed to this county, settling in Missouri township, where he resided until '27, being forced to leave on account of overflows of the river, when he settled at Old Chariton. The death of the mother occurred September 9, 1843, while the father lived until January 12, 1851. On August 7, 184.5 occurred the marriage of our sul)ject to P>enjamin F. Wood, a gentleman for many years well known and respected in this county. He was born near Roanoke Mo., December

16, 1828 and died January 1, 18S9. After his iiiarriao-e Mr. \\\hh\ lirst located in the Bowlino- Green Prairie. In 1850 he went to California, spending- two years. On retnrnino; home he located in the forks of the Chariton for two years, when he purchased the tine tract of land containing 200 acres, four miles east of Keytesville, where our suV)ject now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were the parents of eio-jit children, five of whom are now livino-, namely, Mary Ellen, wife of Wm. Redding, of Carroll county; Eliza F., now Mrs. J. fJ. Moore, of Keytesville, Mo.; Oscar, Theodore P., and Laura, wife of Wm. H. Taylor, who resides upon the old homestead. Though well advanced in years, our subject is a well preserved lady, who in her declining years, is now enjoying the fruits of a well spent life.

^HOMAS KARCHER, the gentleman whose i)leasant physiognomy adorns the following page and a citizen of Salisbury, Mo. , who has contributed liberally of his time and means towards the advancement of the city, was born, June 3, 1863, at Waldprechtsweier, Amt Rastatt, Baden, Germany. In 1878, at the age of 16 years, our su])ject, l»id the parental roof farewell and emigrated to the United States, locating in St. Genevieve county, this state, where for two years he was employed upon a farm. In 1880, Mr. Karcher went to St. Louis to reside, liut two years later accepted a clerical position with A. Straub, deceased, of this city. This position our subject tilled with satisfaction to his employer for eight years, when he resigned to go into l)nsiness for himself, forming a partnership with Mr. C. A. Clarkson of this city, wiiich has since been continued with gratifying results.

The above picture represents ;>. part of the Broadway property of Mr. Karcher. The lower story is divided into two valiialde business houses, one being occupied by the Salisbury Savings Bank of which Mr. Karcher is a director and stockholder, and the other l)y Williams & Plattner's dry goods establishment. The upper story is handsomely furnished and is used l\y its owner for residence purposes.

On June 3, 1S88, Mr. Karcher was united in marriage to Miss Kliza Peter, daughter of Martin Peter, deceased, with whom he happily lived until her death. By this union our sul)]*cct is the father of a Ijright and pomising son, AU^ert M., now seven years of age.

he was united to Miss Kathrine M., a most worthy and industrious lady and the dauo-hter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harkelroth, prominent citizens of this county.

Mr. Karcher, the subject of this sketch, is a thrifty, go-ahead citizen, who seeks to improve his condition by straighforward and uprio-ht methods. As a business man of undoubted integrity of chaiacter and a public-spirited citizen assisting in the growth and development of his ' *' town and county, he has worthily won and firmly holds the high regard of the general public. Blessed with a happy home and possessing a sufficiency of the goods of this world, he is in a position that may well be characterized as one of contentment and peace.

Wm. Cox S Large Tobacco Factory, Salisbury Mo

fOSEPH R. GAINES, M. D. Though comparatively a young physician, of excellent ability and attainments, the subject of this sketch is a orentleman, who by thorough preparation and unceasing investigation, together with a considerate and sympathetic nature, has accomplished results which render his life especially worthy of favorable recognition in this Pictorial and Biographical Record of the lives of Chariton county citizens. He was born July 9, 1865, being the second of a family of six children, the offspring of

George W. and Martha F. (Sanders) Gaines, of Monroe county. In youth, our subject, being possessed of studious habits, succeded in securing a good practical education, which greatly assisted in preparing him for the life he has since led. In 188.5-6 he attended the State Normal at Warrensburg and '87 and '88 was a matriculate of the State University. Imbued with an ambition to advance himself in life our su))ject, in 1889 chose the practice of medicine as his life's work and accordingly began its study by reading under MaGoon and Hanger, two eminent physicians of Monroe county. Mo. In 1889 and '90 he attended a course of lectures at the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis, Mo., and in 1891 graduated, with honor, from the School of Physicians and Surgeons, of the same city. Immediately after his graduation he entered ui)on the practice of his profession at Thomas Hill, Randolph county, but in the s)n-ing of '92 located at Musselfork, this county, where by his many excellent qualities of mind and heart, he has not only succeeded in winning the confidence and respect of his acquaintances and neighbors, but has built up a large and remunerative practice.

On December 28, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Perry, a most excellent lady, and the daughter of O. C. and Ellen Perry, early settlers of Clarence, Shelby county. Mo. This union has resulted in the birth of a son, Maurice P., now one year of age, Avhose presence adds sunshine and pleasure to the hap[)y home of his parents. Politically, our subject is a warm supporter of the doniocratic ))arty, while religiously, himself and wife atiiliatc with the Baptist church.

^JOIIN M. SHANNON. Amons: the men of enerofy and intelli- I iJ^I 2fence, born and reared in Chariton county, Mo., who have -^^ become prosperous and influential citizens, entitled to favoraljle recoijnition in this connection is Mr. Shannon, subject of this sketch. He was born July 21, 1838. Henry Shannon, the father, was born in Smith county, Va., and was amono- the early ])ioneer settlers of this county, locatino- here in 1828. The mother of our subject, who in her maidenhood was Miss Mary Forrest, was born in Tennessee, but with her parents located in this county sometime in the 2o's, she then l)eino; but seven years of ao-e. The death of the father occurred Auo;ust 2-t, 1809, while the mother of our subject survived her hus))and nearly ten years, her death occurrino- January 1(>, '79. Reared on a farm, our subject at an early day adopted farming- as his life occupation, which he has since followed with remarkal>le success. His fai-m, one mile west of Shannondale, in Sections 30, 31 and 32, embraces 340 acres of fine land, handsomely improved and abundantly stocked, while his dwellinir is ojie of the best and most siofhtly in the county. In addition to other improvements upon his farm is a laro:e tobacco factory, with a floor space of TT^l s(|uare feet.

most favorably know in this county for a number of years. Mrs. Cram was horn in Kiicine, Wis., in 1S4.5, a dauo-hter of E. 15. and S. A. Richardson, the former of V^ermont and the mother a native of New York. In Wisconsin, in 18G5, Miss Richardson was united in marriao;e to Vasco H. Cram, a native of Vermont, by which union four children were born, three of whom are now livino;; Ernest R., now" a railroad atjent at Ashley 111.; E. Maud and Mabel A., now at home. In 1866 Mr. and Mrs. Cram located in Salisbury, Mo., where the former associated with Judo;e L. Salisbury, o})ened the first mercantile establishment of the city, but in '75 moved to Shannondale, enofag^inof in the same business.

The death of Mr. Cram occvu-red September 6, '78. It was live years later, 1883, that Mrs. Cram met and married Mr. Shannon. The time intervenino^ the death of her lirst husband and her second marriage, Mrs. Shannon was engaged in teaching in the pu1>lic schools of Salisbury, Mo. The three years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon resided in Salisbury, after which they returned to the farm, where they have since resided. There they have a beautiful home, conveniently located and surrounded with all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life. Mrs. Shannon is a consistent member of the Old School Presl»yterian Church.

I^B JOBERT P. CLARKSON, a Missonrian ))y adoption and a farmer by occui)ation, well and favoral)ly known in the social, business and political circles of Chariton county, was born in Breckinridofe county, Kentucky, July 4, 1836, and was the 10th of a family of twelve children, the offsprino; of Julius F. and Elvira (Holt) Clarkson. The father was born in Albermarld county, Va., 1790, and served two years in the war of 1812. The mother was born in Bedford county, Va., in 1800. Their marriag-e occurred in 1818. In 1882 they located in Kentuck3% where they resided for ten years, then emi£:ratino: to Missouri, locatino- near Lexino;ton, Mo. The death of the mother occurred 4 years after coming- to this state, while the father survi^'ed until 1867. In 18H1, at the breaking out of tlic war, our subject was one among the first to enlist in the cause of the Confederate JStates and was a brave and loyal soldier throughout that unpleasantness.

On July 27, 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Terrissa M. Mackey, a most excellent lady, born and reared in Rockbridge county, Va. After a three years residence in that state, Mr. and Mrs. (Markson returned to Missouri, settling upon Section 26-.55-18, this county, where they have since resided. To them have been born 8 children, as follows : Franklin, deceased; Charles A., 28; Melvin, deceased;

Politically, Mr. C'larkson has always been an active factor in the local, state and national issues of the day, supporting the principles of the democratic party with an unquestional>le patriotism. Fraternally, he has nssociated himself with the Masonic order. Relio-iously, himself and family are active workers in the Christian church.

[OHX K. EARI("5KS0N, a orentleman of estal)lishe<l character and reputation, well and most favorably known in Chariton county, where he numl)ers his friends b}^ the number of his acquaintances, was born near (Tlaso;ow, Mo., Ajiril 4, 1834. Perry and Laura (Stuckey) Earickson, father and mother of our sul)ject, were both natives of Kentucky. Their marriao;e occurred near Louisville in 1814 and in 1818 they emitjrated to this county, settlino- in the lower edge of Bowlino; Green Prairie. To them were born 13 children, 6 of whom are how livino'. In youth our sul)ject was reared upon a farm, and received a good practical echication. Upon attaining his majority, in 18.55, he engaged in the tobacco business at Glasgow, Mo., continuing until '62 when he went to St. Louis, engaging in the same business on a much larger scale. In 1875, he returned to this county, purchasing 80 acres of land near this city, where he has since resided and which he

On December IT, 1863, our subject was exceedinofly fortunate in a matrimonial venture, securing the companionship of Miss Annie R. Bowman, a lady of culture and refinement and the dauohter of Mr. and Mrs. Wni. H. and Francis (Reed) Bowman, of Howard county, though natives of Kentucky. This unitm resulted in the birth of live children, four living, namely. Laura B., now Mrs. J. V. Kistler, of Delta, Col.; Wm. H., of Alburquerque, N. M.; James P., of Las Vegas, N. M. and Miss Ella, a charming young lady, yet at home.

Politically, our subject, has always su})porte(l the principles of the democratic party, with a loyalty and hdelity seldom foimd in one who has never had a desire for official recognition. Religiously, liimself and family are consistent members of the Old School Presbyterian church.

^B jICHARD A. COLEMAN. Of the many highly respected and ftfl influential citizens of Keytesville township, none deserve more ^*\| credit for the worthy and successful life he has led than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Breckinridge county, Kentucky, April 22, 1854. Capt. James A. Coleman, father of our subject, was boi-n near Petersburgh, Va., Feliruary 1, 1811, and was a son of James H. and Elizabeth (Lewis) Coleman, natives of the Old Dominion, who lived and died in the state of their birth. In 1881, the father of our subject emigrated to Kentucky and there met and married Miss Dorcas E. Clarkson, in 1840, who bore him ten children, of whom our sul)ject was the fifth. In 185(> Capt. (yoleman located upon Sec. 15-54-18, of this county, where ho resided until his death, Sept. 1!), 1893. Richard A., our subject, was reared in this county, and in youth received a practical English education in the ordinary schools of the district. At an earlv ao-e he ado|)ted farniino- as his occupation which he lias since followed, with stock raisino-, nieetino- with ofi'atifyino; success. His farm, the old homestead, consists of SO acres of tine, well improved land which never fails to produce an ahundant yield. On Nov. 20, "78 our subject was married to Miss Sarah M. (iruhbs, dauffhter of R. H. Gruhhs, a Viro-inian, who settled in this cotmtv sometime in the ;^>0\s. To Mr. and Mrs. Coleman was born one child, a son, Thomas, whose birth occurred Aus:. 29, '74, but alas, the poet has said : "All that's l)rio-ht nuist fade - The brio:htest still the fleetest." the wisdom of which was forcibly illustrated by his death, March 2.5, 1895, wdiile attendinof the Salisbury Academy.

In political affiliations, our sul)ject is a democrat, and, while not a politician or office seeker, is interested in all local and national issues and can always l>e found upon the side of rio;ht and justice. Relicriously, himself and wife are active and consistent members of the C. P. church.

IIJUGUSTUS C. YOCITM, a prominent citizen of Salisbury, Mo., and a successful attorney-at-law, possessed of rare intellisfence, 2:reat courage in the (lischaro;e of duty, and preservino; industry in any work to which his enerjyy is devoted, was born September

21, 1856, in Schuyler county. 111., beinof the 7th of a family of 12 children, only 6 of whom are now livino-. Harvey Yocum, the father, was born in Monto;omery county, Ky., Feb. 5, 1826, the eldest of a family of seven children, of Jonathan and Rachel (Williams) Yocum, also natives of Kentucky. On December 30, 1847, the father of our subject was united in marriao-e to Miss Malinda, dau2:hter of Matthew and Maro;aret Wilson, of Clay county, Ind. In 1852 the parents of our subject located in Schuyler county. 111., where they resi<led until 1867, when they removed to this county, the father enscacjino- in ao-riculture and stock raising, until his death, April 2P), 188(;. The death of the mother occurred Feb. 11, '1>6.

Havino; completed the course of the public schools, in '75, our sul)ject attended Bethany Academy, of Harrison county. From '76 to '79 he was a student of the State Normal at Kirksville, Mo. For 15 years our subject followed the occupation of school teachiniy in the winter and farminij in summer. Selectino- the practice of law as a future occupation, in Jan. '93 our sul)ject beo'an readinii' under Hon. W. S. Stockwell, of Salisbury, Mo., and made such progress that in Jul}' '94 he was admitted to the bar, by Circuit Judoe W. W. Rucker. Mr. Yocum swunof his shino-je in this city and has from the beoinninfj enjoyed a lucrative and increasino- clientao-e. On March 21, '80, he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie A., dauohtcr of Charles N. and Amelia A. Green, prominent citizens of this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Yocum, have been born 5 children, two deceased and three living-, namely, Lottie A., nearly 8; Delmar D., 6; and Harvey H., now four. Religiously, our subject is a consistent member of the Christian church, while politically he affiliates Avith the peoples' party. Mr. Yocum has never sought official recognition, yet he has always taken an active interest in the discussion of the jiolitical issues of the day. Socially, he is an honored member of the Knights of Equity secret order.

^.^JaLISBURY academy. In Chariton county are to be found a *"^ ^ number of educational institutions that would reflect credit upon any community in the state. Foremost amons; these is the Salisbury Academy, an institution which owes its foundation to the lil)erality and public spirited citizens of Salisbury and vicinity. In the cataloo;ue issued in July, '1)5 by the superintendent of this institution, Prof. B. F. Heaton, a o;entleman known and appreciated throughout the state for the depth and variety of his learning, we take the following: ""Desiring to advance" - in the language of the Articles of Association - "The higher interests of the community and feeling deeply that well organized facilities for thorough and practical education are essential thereto, this school - in the avowed purpose of its founders - undenominational in its character, yet christian in spirit - opened its doors to students in 1888. "

The ends and declared purposes of those, who gave of their energy and means, to inaugurate this institution have been kept, at the cost of some sacrifice, steadily in view by its Board of Control.

the school biiildins; to accommodate the increased attendance, makino^ it one of the most commodious and substantial buildiuo's of its kind in North Missouri.

It contains chapel, amj)le recitation rooms, society halls, music rooms, studio, chemical and ])hilosophical laboratory, etc., furnished and arranged with a view to neatness, comfort and convenience.

The Academy is located on an elevated and healthful cam])us of several acres, in the Southern part of the city. The view from the buildincr in every direction is very attractive, bringinii" to the eye of the observer a landscape scenery almost unsurpassed in its varied beauty and magniticence.

The grounds of the Academy arc beautifully and tastefully arranged and set in ornamental and shade trees, especially adapted to outdoor sports, football, tennis, etc.

The government of the Academy is confided by the Board of Directors to the faculty as a body of which the Drincijjal is the executive officer. The students are treated as ladies and gentlemen, and are expected to conduct themselves as such at all times and places. Every endeavor is constantly made to place before the student a high standard of conduct to impress them with a sense of their moral obligations and to inspire in them a respect and love for the right and a contempt for the wrong, so that a resort to penalties may not ))e necessary.

- Connected with the Academy are two Societies - the Philomathean for young ladies, and the Athenian for the young gentlemen, which render efficient service in the intellectual and moral culture of their members. Every pupil entering the Academy is urged to become a member of one of these societies as the training they furnish in readiness of oflhand utterance and graceful expression cannot easily ])e overestimated.

The Academy library consists of several hundred valual)le Ijooks and is under immediate control of the jn-incij^al. A librarian is appointed Avhose duty it is to keep a record of the ])ooks when take from the library, when and in what condition returned. Additions are constantly Ijeing made to the li])rary by donations and purchases.

In connection with the library is a reading room, supplied with the best English and American reviews, and the most desirable papers and magazines, to which all the students have free access.

The course of study in the Salisbury Academy is intended to embrace the whole range of academic studies and to meet the requirements of admission to the Sophomore classes of the State University.

It is the aim of the institution to meet the demand for ti sturdy, practical education, "siiflicientl}' rolmst and varied to sui)})ly the business needs of all who lack time and opportunity^ for more extended culture,"" and at the sanie time prepare the student for the higher and more extended education tauo'ht in our collee^es and universities.

Such a course necessarily embraces the development of })ower; the traininjr of the faculties in such a practical way as shall ht them for the ordinary business of life; and the thoroujih instruction of the mind in those fundamental branches of knowledge which underlie all science.

[HARLES M. PRESCOTT. Amono- the successful and proorressive citizens of Salisbury, Mo., who hold a worthy and well earned place in the ccmiidence and respect of their fellow neighbors and acquaintances, is the oentleman whose name heads this sketch. Melvin E. Prescott, his father, was born at P>randan, Vermont, July 4, l.s4;', but at an early date located in 111., where he met and in 1801 married Miss Mary J., a daughter of Norman and Susan Mosher, formerly of New York, l)ut now honored citizens of Salisbury, IMo. The birth of our subject occurred at Clinton, DeKlab county. 111., September 20, 1861, but when eleven years of age with his parents, located in this county. The death of the father occurred January 10, 1S!>2. In youth, our subject received a fair education, attending the public and assisting his ural pursuits in ISSI he has been in the mercantile city meeting with at i)resent being the lirui of Presdcalcrs in general WMS the good i'oitjecl, Nov. 2;^,, '8;-., marriage to Miss ter of G. 1*. and (See sketch of ¥. page 71.) This blessed by the and consistent nienihcrs of the C. P. church for a number of years. Sociall}^ our subject is a worthy member of the Ancient (3rder of United Workmen. Politically, Mr. Prescott has never had olHcial a.sperations, yet he has always taken an active interest in political ati'airs, sup[)ortino- the principles of the republican party.

OHN O. DOUGHERTY, the subject of this sketch and a farmer '^* by occupation, well and favorably known in Chariton county for his personal worth and integ-rit}" of character, was born near Fa3ette, Howard coimty. Mo., March 8, 183.5. Joseph Dougherty, the father, was a native of Jessamine county, Kentucky. It was in that county he met and married Miss Cathrinc Gatewood, which union resulted in the birth of three children, of whom our subject was the third. It was in 18;>() that they moved t(^ this slate, locatino- near Fayette, Mo., where they resided until their death, that of the mother occurrino; April 30, 18TC and that of the father July 31, 1831. At an early day our sul>ject selected farmino- and stock raising as his life's occupation, an industry he has followed with commendable success. On December 1, 1S()(;, he was united in marriage to Miss Celia l^radshear, a most excellent lady of Howard county. Mo. This union has been blessed l)y the by the birth of six children, as follows : Joseph C., 27; AMlliani, 20; Eliza K., 25; Lil))urn, 22; Bettie, 20; and Anna C., now IT years of age. It was in 1S83 that he movetl to this county, locating about six miles southwest of Salisbury, Mo. In I81t3), desiring the same time the privileges of continuing his chosen calling, our subject disposed of his interests at that point and purchased a beautiful tract of land just at the edge of 8alisl)ury, where himself and family have since happily resided, enjoying the advantages of both a city and country life.

Political!}', oar subject is a dyed-in-tho-wool democrat, whose party loyalty and honesty of conviction has never been questioned. lielio;iously, he affiliates with the Christian church.

nrjALISPAJKY PUBLIC 8CH00L. In none of her public enterr^^ prises docs the city of Stilishury, Mo., feel a juster pride than i»^ in her public school. The foundation of her prosperity is the energy and intelliaence of her citizens and her pul)lic school constitutes one of the chief sources of this intelligence. It was established in April 1867, in very modest quarters, with an enrollment of one hundred and eight. Eight years ago, when the building was burned, the numl^er had outgrown the narrow limits of its capacity. The citizens with admirable foresight, which su])sequent developments have already justified, erected the present magniticent liuilding, at a cost of 5?15, 000.00, and now the 375 pupils who daily assemble within its walls are not only provided with every facility and convenience for prosecuting their studies, 1)ut l)y the elegance of the ])uilding and its perfect order and neatness, due to the care and skill of W. H. Richardson, (the best janitor in the state,) no unimportant lesson is impressed upon the asthetic part of their mental natures. The prosperity and beneficent influence of this school could he nothing short of the very highest, with so admiral)le a system of grading and management, and with such a corps of teachers conducting it. The simjile truth about any one of them would sound like fulsome rhetoric. The most mod- ern and most improved methods are employed hy the most skillful instructors thiou^hout the entire course, from the j)rimary grade to the eio-hth ormde from which students graduate.

The first room which receives the diminutive but potent autocrat, six years old, who has not yet learned to release his grasp on the sce])- ter of babyhood with which he has wielded un([uestioned and unlimited authority over his parents, is under the management of Miss Mildred Trueblood, who is a daughter of Chariton county. The highest compliment that could be paid her skill, patience and tact, is the marked success that attends her work in this most delicate and difficult of all positions.

In the 2nd room Miss Hattie Virgin for five years has moulded the minds and manners of the class whose age proclaim it in transition between enfant terrible and small boy. She is admirably fitted for the position, and has met its trying responsibilities in a manner that has most deeply imyjressed upon the people of Sulisbury her personal worth, and her value as a teacher.

The third room has been occupied by Miss Kd;ia Johnson, of Macon City, for two years. Siie has proved to be a yoiuiiy lady of a hi^'h deo'ree of culture and intelliu:ence; and licr linn, strong-, earnest character and her devotion to duty are (jualities that have not only been most useful in the school room, but have doubtless had nuich to do with securino- the host of friends she has made during her stiiy in 8alis1)ury.

The fourth room has been for four 3'ears un<ler the control of Miss Lena Forrest. Miss Forrest is a native of Chariton county and a laroe |)art of her life has been S[)ent in Salisbury. The fact that she has been so lonjj- retained and the hioh reg-ard she has won from the public, both personally and professional l_y, are a well deserved compliment and her remaining so long is a compliment to our city.

Miss Kate Gallemore, of Howard county, has j)resided over the lifth room for three years, and it is needless to say she does so^, with a high degree of skill. Miss Gallemore |i comes of a family of teachers, and a heredi- \ tary predilection for the school room in her case has proved most fortunate for the educational interests of Salisbury and especially miss virgin.

Elizal)eth Matthews, formerly of Mexico, Mo. Miss Matthews has quite an extensive experience in her ]:)rofession and in view of her envial)le reputation as a teacher and her well known a1)ility, which render larger cities so eager to employ her, the school board of Salisbury has been extremely fortunate in securing her assistance.

she has ])een connected with this school, her efforts have been crowned with the highest success, and it is needless to say that the })osition is hers so lonof as she cares to retain it. Salisbury is to be conoratulated upon havino: enjoyed her services so lonir-

Prof. John F. Pratt has been i)rinci[)al for five years and has been unanimously retained for the sixth. No lienor coukl be more deservedly conferred, thouoh it must 1)6 confessed the board Avere })ronipted in in their action by their resj;ard for the interest of Salisbury, and not I)y a desire to compliment the Professor. Under his nianao;ement the school has constantly raised the hii^h-water upon Kirksville Normal Colleu^e, where he took the deo-ree of B. S. D. As an instructor he is emphatically a success; as a disci})linarian he could hardly be surpassed; as an honest, upright, christian gentleman, his daily life speaks for him best. The value of such ]ierfect sincerity and character so transparent in its candor, in moulding and strengthening character in his pupils, cannot be estimated.

These qualities have been developed by an extensive and uniforn'ily successful experi- Miss SHANNON. encc in his profession. In the fall of 1886

LTtica, Livingston county, Mo, He lilled this position so well that the position was tendered him aoain, but declined for the purpose of acceptino- a more lucrative position at Breckenrido-e, ten miles away. Here he remained two years, and was reelected for the third, hut Hamilton, a neio-hhorino- town offered him greater* inducements, which he thought hcst to accept. After remainino- two years at this place, he accepted his present position at an increased salary. It is most earnestly to be hoped that for sometime to come richer cities and laro'er salaries will not succeed in takino- him away. The wisdom displayed in selection of teachers and in theoeneral control of the school, is only what is naturally to l)e expected of such prof.

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yisJHARLES W. SINCxLETON, subject of this sketch, and a gentlef\f\ man well and favorably known in the social and business circles ^-^ of Chariton county, was ])orn in (Irand River township, Livino^- ston county. Mo., March 1.5, 18-12, beino^ the eldest of a family of eleven children, the ofisprino- of Daniel and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Sino-leton. According to history our subject has the honor of being the lirst male child born in (irrand River township. The birth of the father occurred in Rock Castle county, Kentuck}-, in 1815, but in 1830, with his parents, he moved to this state. The mother was a daughter of Absalom and Mary McDaniel and was born upon the old Wolfscale farm near Switzler's mill, this (Chariton) county. Charles W., our subject was l^rought up to a farmer's life and at an early age adopted this occupation as his life's employment. At the age of 26 years, he was united in marriage to Miss Ann E. Anderson, a daughter of John and Elsby (Reyburn) Anderson, early settlers of Roanoke, Howard county. Mo. For twelve years following his marriage, our su))ject resided in the township of his birth, but on the 3d day of March, 1880 he moved to this county, locating two and one-half miles west of Salisbury, Mo., where he has since resided. To Mr. and Mrs. Sing'leton were born five children, four of whom are now livings, as follows : John M., 27; Daniel R., 2.5; Katie J., now Mrs. J. A. Cravens, 23; and Jessie, 15 years of age. The death of Mrs. Singleton occurred October 15, 1894. The second marriage of our subject occurred Dec. .18, 1895, when he was united to Miss Louella Cooley, of near Keytesville, this county. Two and one-half miles west of Salisbury, Mr. Singleton owns a neat, comfortable homestead in a good state of of improvement and in excellent condition. His farm embraces 275 acres of land, viz: 140 acres in cultivation, northwest quarter 5-58-17 and 135 acres of pasture of northeast quarter 1-53-18.

Socially, our su])ject is an hf)nored and consistent m(^ml)er of Salisbury Lodge, I. O. O. F., 236, while religiously he alliliates with the Baptist church. Politically he was reared a democrat and has faithfully supported the principles of his party.

[ENRY T. PHP:LPS. Apart from the worry and bustle of a city, peacefidly piu'suing the work of an agriculturist, surrounded ])y all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life calcuhxted to make pleasant and en]oya])le the days as they pass, our subject, who is a young man in the jirime of life witii bright promises of a successful future, occupies an enviable position in the social and business circles of Chariton county. His birth occurred on the farm where he now resides, four miles south of Salisbury, March 2, 1871, the second child of James R. and Annie L. (Snyder) Phelps. The l)irth of the father occurred in this county, January 81, 1S21>, ))eing a son of

Thos. J. and Nancy Phelps, natives of Madison county, Kentucky. His death occurred March 16, '83. The birth of the mother also occurred in this county, being a daughter of Michael Henry and Minerva Snyder, the former a Virginian ])y ])irth and the latter a native of Howard county. Though reared upon a farm oar su])ject received good school advantages, tinishing his education at the Salisbury Academy. Having attained his majority, he selected farming as his life's calling, which he has since successfully followed, owning 115 acres of the old homestead, section 21:-.53-17. In addition to looking after his farming and stock raising interests, our subject, has achieved no limited reputation as a ])reeder of tine bred poultry, his yards eml)racing many fine representatives of the Brown Leghorn, Plymouth Rock, and Partridge Cochin chickens and Manunoth Bronze Turkeys.

On March 16, 1892, Mr. Phelps was united in marriage to Miss Elizal)eth B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Patterson, of Salisbury, Mo. This union has resulted in the birth of one child, Tulsie Laurine, a bright little girl now three years of age. Politically, our subject, was reared a democrat, the principles of which party he now loyally supports. Religiously he has pleasant relations with the Methodist church.

JJLIiERT EMMERICH, Mayor of the city of Salisbury, Mo., a t!f«^| position tendered him through the public appreciation of the high regard and esteem in which he is held by the city of Salisbury, for his excellent business qualitications and integrity of character was born near Mascoutah, III., May 22, 1859. C. L. P:nimerich, father of our subject, was reared and educated in Gernian^^ cominoto the ITnited States when 21 years of ao-e, locatinii; in Illinois, where he heUl a number of positions of honor and distinction. His death occurred in 188S, at the age of IP) years. Annie Enunerich, his wife, was also a native of (xerniany, her death occurrino- in 1878 at the ao-e of 61 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Emmerich were )>orn ten children, seven of whom are now livincr, and of which nuiuber, our subject is the second youno-est.

a good English education in the public schools, which was supplemented by a two year's course at the Southern Illinois Normal at Carbondale. On leaving College, Mr. Enunerich entered the Jacksonville Business College, of Jacksonville, 111., from which institution he graduated in 1881. It was in 1882 that he located at Salisliury, Mo., entrasrinof in the mercantile business which he succesfully followed until 1893, Daring his residence here, he has l)een thoroughly identified with the growth and development of the city, loyally supporting any scheme calculated to result beneficially to the town and county in which he resices.

Since entering upon the responsibilities of life for himself our subject has been a very fortunate man. The most happy event of his life, however, was his union in marriage to Miss Mary PI Ehrhardt, of Mascoutah, III., in 1882. This union has resulted in the l)irth of three children, as follows: Elenora, deceased, Carl C, now 11 years of age, an<l Annie M., now 4 years of age.

Politically, Mr. Enunerich has never sought official recognition at the hands of his party, though he has taken an active interest in the discussion of the leading issues of the day, supportimg the principles of the re})ul)lican party. Socially, he is a gentleman of genial manners, broad in his ideas and liberal in sentiment.

[OHN F. ROLLING, proprietor of the Salisljury Machine Shops, and a gentleman , of recent location in the city, possessed of a high order of intelligence and^business ability, who has not only succeeded in building up a hirge and remunerative ])atronage, but who has won to a'marked degree the confidence and res})ect of his fellow citizens and neighbors, is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born at Quincy, 111., Fel). !29, 1864, the youngest of seven children, only two of whom are now living.

Bernard Rolling, father of our subject and a cooper by trade,^was born in Hochtrub, Prussia, while the mother, who in her maidenhood was Miss Magdaline Wintz, was a native ofiMaikamer,.Reinbals, Bayern, Germany. In youth our suliject was given a good education, which he finished at St. Mary's School' at Quincy, III. On leaving school, Mr. Rolling choose as his profession that of a machinist, which, after serving an apprenticeship in the shops of the Central Iron Works of his native city, he has since followed. Havinof l)een wisely trained to hal)its of industry, his intellio-ent self-reliance have o;ained for hiiu success. In ISDi our subject eno-ao;ed in business for himself at Monroe, City, Mo., where he remained two years, when he purchased the shoj) of E. A. Chadwick (deceased) in this city which he has since materially improved and conducted with o-ratifyino- success.

On Oct. 17, 1S90, Mr. Kollino; was -united in Marriajje at Chicajjo, to Miss Louisa Bickel, of Quincy, 111. and a daus-hted of Ilenrv and Annie (Budde) Bickel. Tiiis union has hai)pily resulted in the i)irth of two little sons, Bennie, now four and Josei)h, now two years of of age. Relio-iously, ^Ir. and Mrs. RoUino-, are consistent members of the St. Joseph Catholic church of this city. Socially, our subject has pleasant relations with Salislmry Lodge, No. 257, A. O. U. W.

[MICHAEL WEI EN, a thoroughly industrious, self-reliant gentlemen, who owes his success in life to his own energy and perseverance, was born in Osage county. Mo., April 7, 1S(>7, being the fourth of a family of six children of Henry and Mary (Dill) Weien. Of this family only two are now living, our subject and a sister, now a resident of Osage county. When a youth Mr. Weien was given the advantages of a good school. At the age of 17 years, having learned the black .mith and wook-workman's trade, our subject entered upon the duties of life for himself, following his trade in Moniteau, Warren and St. Charles counties, this state. In 1893, having accumulated some means, he purchased the blacksmith and woodwork shops of Geo. Hermann, at Salisbury, Mo,, and which were destroyed by fire July 7, 1894. A few months after, however, Mr,

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Weien purchased a lot near his first location, erectino; a nice commodious building, 28x50 feet two-story high, supplied with all the latest tools and appliances for the prosecution of his work.

On May 2i), 1S'J4, it was the good fortune of our subject to ])e united in marriage to Miss Mary Rosa Ott, daughter of Bartlett and Julia Ott, of this county. To ^Ir. and Mrs. Weien, has been born one child, Henry G.. now 18 months of age.

Politically, our subject supl)orts the princij)les of the democratic party. Religiously, himself and wife affiliate with St. Joseph Catholic church of this city, and take and active interest in church work. Socially, Mr. Weien is a piers int, companionable gentleman and loyally supports any enterprise calculated to benefit his town and county.

OHN GARHART, one of Chariton county's most prominent and \t\ intiiiential farmers and stock dealers, highly esteemed for his industry, intelligence and personal worth, was born in Crawford county, Ohio, August 23, 1845. ^Martin Garhart, father of our subject, was ])orn in Baden, Germany in 1805. In 1835 he emigrated to the United States locating in Ohio. The mother of our subject was also a native of Baden, Germany, emigrating to the United States upon the same vessel with the gentleman who two years later became her husband. To them were born 13 children, 11 of whom lived to reach maturity, our subject being the sixth. These good people lived to a ripe old age, the death of the mother occurring in July, 1894 and that of the father, April 4, 1S0(). In youth our sul)ject received the benefits of good school training. Upon attaining his majority, he selected farming and stock raising as his future occupation, in which he has been eminently successful. On the 19th of December, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A. Aumiller, a native of Crawford county, Ohio, In the following year he emigrated to Chariton county, Mo., locating 4 miles west of Prairie Hill and 6 miles north of Salisbury. His present farm, 5 miles north of Salisbury, section 15- 34-17, embraces 480 acres of line land. In addition to this he now owns 14<J acres of fine pasture land in the river bottom, 760 acres in

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Kansas and 160 in South Dakota. To Mr. and Mrs. Garhart have been })orn tive children, three of whom are now living; viz, Jennino-sJ., deceased; Cora A., now 21; Clarence W., 19; Grace J., 13; and Sarah E. , deceased. FINE BARN OF JOHN GARHART. Socially oiir subject is one of Chariton county's most friendly and as^reeable gentlemen, whose friends are nuni})ered l)y the numl>er of his acc^uaintances. Religiously, he has ]5leasant affiliations with the church of Christ.

ILUAM H. FAWKS, one of Chariton county's best citizens and a gentleman of high character, constant courtesy and recognized Inisincss a))ility, was born in Randolph county, Mo., and with his jjarents moved to this county in 1825. It was on July 2, 1810, that he met and married Miss Margaret E. Hardwick, of Carroll county. Mo., who bore him eleven children, 8 of whom are now living, our subject being the sixth. The death of the mother occurred Aug. 1, 1871, while the father in the evening of his life is now enjoying the pleasures of a well spent and useful career. To his father, Wm. H., our subject, is indebted for the advantages of a good education which he finished at the old Mt. Pleasant College of Huntsville, Mo., in '71 and '76. Leaving school be engaged in faniiino; for two years, whicli he abandoned to accept a clerical })ositi()n in a mercantile establishment at Salisliury. In 1881 he opened a stock of :^oods at Prairie Hill for L. C. Moore, then at Salisbury, since when he has continually devoted his time and attentit)n to this business, the first five years as manatrer and since as proprietor. As the villao^e grew in importance as a tradino; point, so has his patronage, until now his establishment is recotrnized as one of the permanent fixtures of the county.

March 19, 1881 occurred the marriage of our su1)iect to Miss Annie L. McCrary, then of this comity, but formerly of Randolph county. This union has resulted in the birth of two children, namely, Russella, aged 11 and Ethlyn, now seven. Religiously, our sul)ject is a number of the M. E. church South, while Mrs. Fawks affiliates with the Missionary Baptist. Politically, Mr. Fawks is a conscientious, fearless, partisan democrat of the true western type. Fraternally, he is a charter member of Prairie Hill lodge, A. F. & A. M.

fOHN W. CARLSTEAD, a resident of Prairie Hill, Mo., and a young man highly esteemed for his industry, intelligent and genial manner, was born near Huntsville, Randolph county, Mo., an early settler of this county. The mother was horn and reared in Chariton coinit3\ They now reside near Sumner, Mo., enjoyino- the confidence and respect of a laro;e circle of accfuaintances. In youth, after com})letino; the course of the pul)lic schools, our sul)ject finished his education at Collecre Mound colle.o;e in 1886. The foHowino; year he engfased in ao-riculture. In 1S89 he enofaffed iti the clothintr business at Prairie Hill, with 8. F. Trammel, of 8alishury, where he remained for one year. Mr. Carlstead then returned to the farm for another year or so. For the past two years he has been associated with J. M. Farris, at Prairie Hill, in the hardware business, the style of the firm beino; Farris & Carlstead, successors to Wrio;ht & Farris. These 2:entlemen carry a laro^e and varied stock of hardware, and enjoy a a;f)od and rapidly increasino; patronao^e. They credit their success to the fair and courteous treatment which they accord their customers.

Mr. Carlstead is a mem])er of the M. E. Church, South, and the Modern Woodmen and Knights of Equity fraternities. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. Pieino; an afi'able and courteous o^entleman he makes friends of all his acquaintances.

[ESSE O. RICHARDSON, an enterprisinor, proorressiv^e youncr business man of Prairie Hill, Mo., where he has succeeded in establishino; a reputation for business capacity, honesty and geniality that might be envied by older citizens, was born in Wayland township, this county, Nov. 1.5, 1871, ])eing the second of five children f)f John F. and Annie B. Richartlson. The father is also a native of Chariton county, his birth occurring in 1839. The mother, whose maiden name was Conrad, was born in Pennsylvania, but with her parents, located in this county when twelve years of age.

iij)on the farm in summer. Durino- the past six years he has been eno^ao-cd in the drno; business at Prairie Hill, the first five j^ears in a clerical capacity, and since as proprietor, ])eino; associated with A. (t. Sears (sec sketch elsewhere.) These o;entlemen carry a most credital)le stock of g^oods and enjoy a lucrative patronage. Socially, our su])ject is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Modern Woodman, and Knio-hts of Equity fraternities, and has always taken an active interest in fraternal work. Kclio-iously, our subject is a consistent meml)er of the Methodist church. Politically he was roared a democrat, and has loyally supported the

^ JTEPHEN D. BROCKMAN, a o-entleman who by his mcreasmg ""^ industry, sobriety and thrift has succeeded in winnino; the confidence and respect of all who know him, was born near Bynuniville, Chariton county, Mo., July 5, 1857. The birth of the father, ,Iohn F. Brockman, occurred in Kentucky in lS2i). With his parents, in the 30's, he moved to Howard county. Mo., and in the 40's located near Bynumville, Chariton county. It was in 1854 that he met and married Miss Elizal)eth Dille, a native of Indiana, which union resulted in the ])irth of six children, three boys and three o-irls, all of whom are now livino;, and of which numl)er our sul)ject is the second oldest. Thouo^h reared upon a farm a\ ith limited educational advantao^es, our subject, being possessed of a quick, active intellio-ence, and of an inquirino;, enero^etic disposition, in the conmion schools he did attend, succeeded in acquirino; an excellent practical Eno-Hsh education. On leavino- school our subject eno-aged in farmino- and stock raisino- until 's7 when he accepted the office of deputy under county Sherili', O. 1). Anderson. One year later he cno-ao-ed in the mercantile business at P>ynuniville, enjoyinof a gof)d patronao-e untiPDl, when he disposed of his interests there, to enuao-c in the same business at Prairie Hill, where he has since resided, beinof associated with Mr. Frank Kramer. These g;entlemen carry an excei)tionally nice stock of ojoods for a rural villao-e and have built up a large and enviable patronage.

April 2, '89 our subject was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Hoyle, of Chariton county, but formerly of Kentucky. Miss Hoyle's parents were originally from Hanover, England. This union has been Idessed by the birth of two children, namely, Edith, now six and Clarence four years of age. Socially, Mr. lirockman is an honored and enthusiastic member of a numl)er of fraternal organizations, chiefly among which are the Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Politicall}", he

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If AMES D. McADAMS, M. D., an able and successful physician I and sur2:eon, who enjoys an extended practice in Wayland and adjoinino; townships, deservedly commands the esteem and confidence of the community in which he was Ijorn and reared from childhood to the usefulness and honor of his mature manhood. He was born on a farm 2 miles east of Salislniry, Chariton county, Mo. Oct. 30, 1857, the youncrest of a family of nine children of John P. and Maro;aret D. (Towels) McAdams, who moved to this state from Viro;inia in 1836, the father ])eing a pioneer Missionary Baptist minister. His death occurred Dec. 24, 1893, his wife having preceeded him to the grave 21 years. In youth our subject was given the advantages of a good education, finishing with a three years course under Prof. O. Root, of Salisl)ury, Mo., from '72 to '7.5, teaching three terms of school Ijetween sessions. It was in March, '78 that our sul)ject began the study of medicine by reading under the late Dr. T. P. Perkinson, finishing at the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis, March 2, 1881. On leaving school, our sul)ject first located near Conrad school house, where he remained 9 years, enjoying a goodly clientage, and successfully conducting a farm. In 1888 it was the privilege of Dr. Mc-

Adams to take a Post Graduate course at the Polyclinic and Hospital of St. Louis. In 1890 he located at Prairie Hill where he has succeeded in huildino- up a large and pay in o; patronafje. The first niarriao;e of our subject occurred Dec. 15, 1881, when he was united to Miss Alice 15., second dauo:hter of Edward .1. Prather, of Muscle Fork township. To this union were horn three children, viz., Clarence E., 12; Myrtle M., 9; and John Marvin, now 6 years of ao^e. The death of the mother occurred Jan. 29, 1893. The second union of our subject occurred April 3, 189.5, when he was married to Miss Rosa Hubbard, of Renick, Randolph county. This union has been blessed l)y the birth of one child, an infant now 6 months of ao^e.

Residence Of Dr. J. D. Mcadams, Praifie Hill, Mo

Professionally, he is an active and influential member of the Charit(^n County Medical Association, of which he is an ex-President; Moberly District Medical Association; North Mo. Medical Association and Mo. State Medical Association. In addition to his many other duties our subject is examinino; physician for a number of old line insurance companies, chief amonc: others, the New York Life, Mutual and Equitable. Relio:iously, he afli Hates with the Missionary I^>aptist church; in which he holds the oflice of clerk, likewise Superintendent of the Sunday school. In political convictions, Dr. McAdams is a pronounced democrat.

Franklin J. ELLIS. Another one of those successful men and excellent citizens of whom this county contains so many, who commenced in life without means or advantages, and who have risen almost alone l)y their own exertions and intellio;ence, to com- potency and a worthy position in the esteem of their respective communities, is the o-entleman whose name heads this .sketch. Able to make money anywhere, at everything, and at all times, he makes friends wherever he goes, and even more rapidly than he accunudates the solid wherewithal of prosperity. Mr. Ellis is a native of Missouri, born in the northern i)art of Chariton county March 10, 1862, and was a son of Abraham Ellis, an enterprisino; and successful cabinet maker and farmer, who was also a native of this state. He died Nov. 2, 1881 The mother, whose maiden name was Susan Katherine Douo-hty, the dauo-hter of Wm. J. Douo'hty, a Tennesseeian who settled in Missouri in 18.50, is yet livins^. Mr. Ellis, the subject of this sketch, was reared to a farm life, and received a o;ood common school education as he o;rew up. Upon attainins: his majority, in 1883, he embarked in the saw millino; business, which he followed for a number of years, meetino; with c()mmonda))le success. For a nund)er of years, Mr. Ellis has been permanently located at (xuthridoi'e Mill, a little villao;e 7 miles north of Keytesville, situated upon the bank of the Muscle Fork river, and of which he is the sole owner. Throuo;h his untirino; energy and relentless industry our subject has succeeded in acfjuiring a s^oodly share of this world's o^oods. At this point, he owns 320 acres of land, nearly all of which is in a hio;h state of cultivation and successfully oi)erated by our subject. One hundred and sixty acres of this track lies in the river ))ottom, composed of a black, rich imperishable soil several feet in depth, capable of producino; anythino; desired, and is enclosed by a strono- levy that has successfully defied all overflows since erected.

In addition to this land, Mr. Ellis owns SO acres of fine land in section 31-32-18. Aside from farminor and stock raising;, he has other interests at the above villatje which receive his personal attention. Here he conducts a store, that for the stock of oroods carried and the trade it enjoys, reflects credit upon his enterprise and the community in which he resides. A first-class blacksmith shop and a mill that turns out at article of meal that can not be excelled, are other sucessful enterprises conducted l)y our subject. In carryino- on the above l)usiness, Mr. Ellis furnishes employment to some ten to twenty assistants the entire year.

While a man with an eye to his own interest, which he is aboundantly able to take care of, our sul)ject is also a man not a little concerned for the welfare of the county and the comnumity in which he resides, and has ])een of o;rcat service as a citizen in auo:uratino; and promptino^ movements for the o;eneral good. Personally he is wholesouled and genial, and is popular with everybody. Of an open, generous disposition and a kind word for everyone, he knows how to enjoy health and financial success. No man is more highly thought of by those who know him. Politically, he affiliates with the Republican party.

#AMP2S T. KASP^Y, M. D., a worthy representative of an old and distinofuished family, was born in Brecknirido;e county, Kentucky, April 21), 1833. Sino-leton Lyle Kasey, father of our subject and a farmer by occupation, was born near Li])erty, liedfoid county, Va., Oct. 1, 1706. At an early day he emigrated to Kentucky and in 1867 to Macon county, Mo., where his death occurred, March 27, 1875. Alexander Kasey, Sr., grandfather of our sul)ject, was also a native of P>cdford county, Va., while James Kasey Sr., the o^reatgrandfather, was a native of Ireland. The latter was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and participatetl in the Battles of Guilford Court House, (Gates"' Defeat) and was present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallace at Yorktown. Miss Frances Tinslcy Boatwright, mother of our subject, was a dauohter of ,James l)oat\vrioht, a farmer on the Cumberland River, Va., but an early settler of Kentucky. Her union with S. L. Kasey, Sr., resulted in the birth of four children, three sons and a dauohter, all livino-, James T. being the second youngest. Mrs. Kasey's death occurred Jan. 2.5, 186.5.

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course at St. Mary's CoUeo^c, of Marion county, Ky. From 1856 to \VS he was enjjao;ed in teachingin his native state. It was in '(j(> that he settled in this state, locating in Marrow townshi|), Macon county, at a point since known as Kaseyville, where for ten years lie was engaged in tiie mercantile l)usiness and farming, associated with his ))rother, S. L. Kasey Jr., present rejjresentative of Macon county. Upon retiring from the mercantile business our sul)ject devoted his undivided time to farming and the l)ractice of his chosen profession until 1891, meeting with eminent success. On Feb. 22, 1872, our sul)ject was united in marriage to Miss Martha C. Gross, a native of Hardin county, Ky. To tiiera were born one child. Miss Nannie Tinsley Kasey. Mrs. Kasey's death occurred Feb. 23, 1873. Since Nov. 29, 1891, Dr. Kasey, daughter and widowed sister, Mrs. Eliza W. McCans, have resided in SalisJ^ury, Mo. , enjoying the confidence and respect of the best people of the community. In the sunnner of '92, our subject purchased a half interest in the clothing estal)lishnient since known as Trammel & Kasey, in which he has met with gratifying success. Personally, our subject is a gentleman of industry, good education and excellent business qualifications, thoroug;hly identified with the best interests of the comnumity in which he resides. Politically, he has always supported the principles of the Democratic party.

[ILLIAjNI W. CxVRLSTEAD. Among the enterprising, pu])lic spirited citizens of Muscle Fork township, the subject of the present sketch occupies a deservedly enviable position. He was born in Randolph county, Mo., June 12, 1867, being the second of a family of five chiklren. Christian Carlstead, the father, was ])orn in Prussia in 1836, comino- to the United States when 13 years of age. Mary Uarlstead, the mother was born in the Kingdom of ikvaria,

June 26, 1S30, the daughter of Gotleib P. Klink. When twenty years of ao^e, her parents having previously died, she came to the New World, acconi])anied by her brother, Philip Klink, locating in Rantlolph county. It was two years after her arrival, Nov. 1), 1861, that she was united in marriage to the father of our sul)ject. His death occurred November, IS, 1877. William W. was reared upon a farm and lirought up to farm duties. In youth he was given the advantages of a good English education, in the pul)- lic schools of hLs native county. On January 29, 18'JO he was united in marriage to Miss Bettie

D. Oldham, youngest daughter of John G. Oldham, now deceased. To them have been born one child, Karleen, a bright little daughter, now three years of age. In 1891, our su))ject having dissmissed farming as an occupation, located at Musselfork, where he engaged in the grocery and drug business, and through his excellent lousiness capacity and his genial good nature and affinity of manner has not only l)uilt up a large and remunerative patronage, but has won ft)r himself the confidence and esteem of his connnunity. In addition to the above named duties, Mr. Carlstead performs the duties of Postmaster and Justice of the Peace of his village.

"AMES G. GALLEMORE, the gentleman whose physiognomy accompanies this sketch and editor and proprietor of the Sdlishur!/ Press- Spectator, was Imrn in Howard county, Mo., near Glasgow, May 25, 1862, the eldest of a family of ten children ('.» now living) of W. S. and Mary (rallemore. The father is a Kentuckian ))y birth, while the mother was born and reared in Howard Co. They now reside upon the old homestead, near Glasgow, enjoying the fruits of a happy and well spent life.

at Salisbury, Mo. , purchasino; half interest in the above paper, in the spring of the followino; year purchasino; the reniainino; half. Under his control the paper has not only been o:reatly enlarged and the plant substantially improved l)ut the circulation has Ijeen more than doubled and the l)usiness otherwise increased, throuofh his untirino; energy and industry. In speaking of Mr. Gallemore in connection with his paper, a recent writer has said : ' 'The desire of his heart is to get out a good county paper ; one that can go into the homes of this and adjoining counties and be received, read and paid for with ])leasure. He makes no pretentions at business save that of journalism." It is a i)leasure to add that his efforts are meeting with success.

On the 17th of November, 1SS7, our subject was happily united in marriao-e to Miss Ella G. Trent, a daughter of the late Jacob W. Trent, for many years a j)roniinent and influential citizen of this county. Mr. Gallemore and wife are the fond parents of one child, Roy Trent, a bright little sou now about one year of age. The accompanying picture was taken at five months of age.

Politically, Mr. Gallemore was born and reared a democrat and has not only supported the principles of that party at the polls, but has zealously and fearlessly expounded democracy's cause through the columns of his paper.

ORTH MISSOURI INSTITUTE. The much favored and blest city of Salisbury is not more fortunate in any of her acquired benetits than in l)eing the seat of this worthy institution of learnino;. North Missouri Institute, a co-educational, undenominational school of hio-her education, while enjoyino; its home of rare advantages and adaptability, is more than a Salisbury institution. The scope of its labors and patronage is implied in its name, more than a half dozen counties in North Missouri contributing regularly their quota of knowledge-seeking young men and women to its walls, and frequently the names of other states being found upon its roll of students. The school" is a highly successful one in every sense - in the variety, (juality and thoroughness of the work done, in its discipline, in its moral and religious tone, and in its financial management. Its value to the connnunity in attracting into its midst large numbers of students and patrons and in disseminating influences of culture and refinement is at once apparent, and explains the pre-eminent popularity which it enjoys.

^; The history of North Missouri Institute will ever be inseperably linked with the name of Prof. G. C. Briggs, A. B., its founder, and at this writing, its principal. His labors, fraught with many trying difficulties and bearing the marks of conflict, have indelibly stamped him upon the educational growth and development of Chariton county, in particular, as the pioneer in this work, as faithful, arduous and competent, as a great benefactor. . In Sei)tember, 1888, Prof. Briggs came from his native state. North Carolina, to take charge of Salisbury Academy, located at Salislniry, Mo. This marked the beginning of the general awakening and growth of the higher educational spirit in Chariton county. There was serious solicitude in the outset as to whether he could succeed with his enterprise in a raw and uncultivated field. But succeed it did, surpassing even the hopes of its friends, under his able management; and after three years of continuous advancement in this relation, he, in 1891, founded the North Missouri Institute, where his work has iminterruptedly moved on to greater and more glorious achievements.

Prof. Briggs is a graduate of Wake Forest College, generally considered the greatest college of the South; and some of his graduating class-mates rank among the most distinguished men of the nation. North Missouri Institute does a comprehensive work. Besides the regular English, Scientific and Classical schools, including Modern Languages, Latin and Greek, there are the epecia] departments of

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Music, Art, Elocution and Physical Culture, Business and Short-hand, and Military, each under competent and thoroughly trained specialists. There is a well equipped chemical lal^oratory, and a large, carefully selected library. Two good, strong literary societies are maintained, one each for young men and young ladies, respectively. The Boarding Department for young ladies, under personal direction and oversight of the principal and his wife, is an ideal home and meets a popular demand. The grounds, in the southern part of the city, are beautifully located and present an attractive appearance.

[p^DUTHAN VAN BTSKIKK, a prominent and enterprising citizen of Clark township, was born in Knox county, Ohio, Oct., 2, 1842, a son of Sanuiel and Elizabeth (Hues) Van Buskirk. At the death of his father in 184!>, our sul)ject was taken by an uncle to rear, who brought him to Andrew county, this state, in 1850. There he was reared to manhood upon a farm, receiving a good ordinary education. In 1862 he went to Colorado where he first engaged in "freighting" and later in "ranching," meeting with prosperous success. In 1882 he disposed of his interest there and returning to this state, locating, in Clark township, at a point commonly known as Long's Mill. Here Mr. Van Buskirk owns 117 acres of valuable land, which he cultivates with profit. Aside from farming and stock rais- ing, he is the proprietor of ii kirfje and flourishino^ patent roller flouring mill, which is a standing monunient to the enterprise and progressive spirit of its owner and founder. This mill ])rior to '94 was an ordinary water grist mill, but in that year it was remodeled throughout, enlarged and supplied with three stands of rollers, a 35-horse power engine and 40-horse power boiler, made by the Aerial Iron Works, having a capacity of 35 l)arrels per day. At this establishment an excellent article of flour is turned out, giving entire satisfaction to its many patrons.

In Septem])er, 1874, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Grace A. Sanders, then of Iowa, but formerly of Ohio. To them have been born two children, Grace E. and William Elljert, who yet reside at home. Mr. Van Buskirk has led an honorable, useful, industrious career and enjoys the unstinted confldence and respect of his fellow neighbors and acquaintances.

'DWARD M. WILLIAMS, JR. Among the promising young business men of Salisbury, possessed of superior lousiness (jualitications, good education and thorough energy and enterprise, who have led a life of great activity, directed by singular good business judgment, is the gentlemen whose name heads this sketch. His birth occurred two and one-half miles southeast of Salisbury, July 4, 1867, the eldest son of M. R. and F. E. Williams, [see sketch on |)age 45.] Reared upon a farm and educated in the })ul)lic school, in 1884 he chose the i)rofession of a journalist as a calling for his life's occu})ation and in the fall accepted a position upon the Press- Spectator^ of Salis])ury, Mo., then owned by Disnudves&Gallemore. While with these gentlemen our subject took occasion to master the mechanical art of ths newspaper business, so as to better qualify him for the work in view, in which he was certainly successful, In J 688 our subject took charo;e as editor and manager of the Eale^^rue^ pu))lishedat Norborne, Mo., where he remained one year, croino- from there to New London, Kails county, where he assumed conti'ol of the Kails County Gaide. In 1890 Mr. W. accepted a position with the J. West Goodwin Ptof. Co, of Sedalia, where he remained for three years. From there he made a. tour of the south, holdino; a number of pleasant and lucrative positions with various papers, endino; in Arkansas City, Ark., where he assumed control of the EntrrpriKe. His next newspaper experience was at Kichmond, Mo., where he started the Ddily Review^ hut afterwards relincpiished it to accept a position at his home city (Salisbury.) At present he is eno-ao-ed as city editor of the Salisbury Demnrrat, where his efforts to publish a clean, newsy paper are justly apl)reciated by his many friends throuohout the county.

Politically, our subject is a democrat, and has ever been loyal in in his adherence to the princii)les of his party, alw.-iys takinof an intcliio-ent interest in the important questions of the day. In social attiliations he is identihcd with the Knio-hts of Pvthias order.

OHN N. DOLIGIITY, a successful and substantial citizen and far- '^^ mer of Muscle Fork township, was born in Knox county, Ky., April 7, 1837, beino; the eldest of a family of ten children (8 now living-), of Wm. J. and Susan C. (Fox) Doughty. Wm. J., the father, was born in Hancock county, Tennessee, July 26, 1807. It was in Knox comity, Ky., that he met, and on Feb. 26, 1836 married Miss Fox. In 1850 'pere Doughty and family emigrated to Missouri, k)cating in Chariton county where they resided until their death, that of the father occurring April 8, 1880 and the mother Dec. 27, three years later, elohn N., our sul)ject, was reared upon a farm and at an early day adopted farming as his life's occupation, which he has since successfully followed. The first marriage of our subject occurred Jan. 10, 1861, when he was united to Miss Cassie Shoemaker, a native of this county. To this union was given two children, Wm. A. and LucyC, deceased. The death of Mrs. Doughty occurred Nov. 8, ^QQ. The second union of our subject occurred Sept. 6, 1868, when he was married to Miss Emma F. Hart, a daughter of Thos. and Minerva Hart, early settlers of Chariton county. This union was blessed by the birth of .5 children, only two now living, namely; Fredrick G., now 19, and Corrie F. aged 16 years. Mr. Doughty suffered the loss of his second wife Dec. 1, 1887.

As previously stated, Mr. D. has always engaged in agricultural pursuits. His present farm consists of 80 acres, sec. 21-55-18, upon which he settled in 1861 and where he has since continuously resided. In addition to farming, he conducts the only hotel at the village of Musselfork, an establishment that always furnishes its guests with plenty of wholesome food and well kept rooms. Politically our subject has been a life-long democrat, while religiously he has faithfully followed the teachings of the M. E. church.

[LFRED H. smith, subject of this sketch and a prominent yf citizen and merchant of Musselfork, was born one mile north of his present residence, January 1, 1853, the sixth member of a a family of nine children of James F. and Wilhelmenia A. Smith. James F., the father, was a native of Tennessee and an early settler of Missouri, coming to this state when 11 years of age. For many years he was prominently identified with the early growth and development of the county, and contributed materially of his energy^ industry and intelligence towards its advancement. His death occurred in 1870. The mother of our subject, was born 'in Copenhagen, Denmark, and with her parents, John F. and Helen (Benjamin) Chrane, came to the United States in 1830, locating at Keytesville, she then being fourteen years of age. Her death occurred August 1887. Alfred H. Smith, our sul)ject, was reared upon a farm and brought up to agri- cultural pursuits, in which* occupation, upon attaining his majorit}^ he engaged for a number of years. In j^outh he received the adv antages of good district school, receiving a practical education that has since proven quite beneficial in conquering the l)attles of life. For a number of years past he has been engaged in the merchandise business at Musselfork, enjoying a reasonaljly fair patronage as well as the confidence and respect of his friends and neighl)ors.

Mr, Smith has been twice married, his first wedding having occurred in 1883, when he was united to Miss Sophonie J. Harlan, of Randolph county, whose death occurred in the spring of '85. On the 23d of March, 1888 he was married to Miss Marv E, Brockman of Randolph county. This union resulted in the birth of three children, as follows : Leonie V., Feb. 20, '89; Obed W., May 31, '90 and Laura A., Dec. 18, '92. Politically, our subject supports the principles of the Peoples' Party, while religiously he aftiliates Avith theHolliness, or Chin-ch of Christ. Mrs. Smith afliliates with the Missionary Baptist.

HARLES A. CLARKSON, though a young man less than thirty years of age, occupies a prominent and honorable position among the enterprising and progressive citizens of Chariton county, having a just cause to be satisfied with his past, and to look with hope for a more than ordinarj^ prosperous future. He was Ijorn near Lex- inofton, 'Rockbridge county, Va., June 27, 1867, but in the followino- sprino-, with his parents, moved to this county locating in Mnscle Fork, (See sketch on page 92) where he grew to manhood, receiving the advantages of a good echication, in the English branches of the public school, sii})plemented by a course at the State Normal at Warrens))urg,. which he finisned in 1886. At the age of 17 years our subject, began teaching as an occupation, which he continued for nine terms, giving excellent satisfaction, to students and patrons alike. In January, 1893, Mr. Clarkson erected a suitable building at Dawkins' bridge. Sec. 18-54-18, upon the Chariton river, and opened up a stock of dry goods and groceries, to which he has since profitably devoted his time and attention. Through the instrumentality of C. M. Eccles, at that time deputy postmaster at Salisbury and for whom it was afterwards named, our sul)iect secured the establishment of a post-office at that point, ))eing commissioned postmaster by John Wannamaker, 1st Assistant Postmaster General under the Harrison admistration.

Mr. Clarkson is to be congratulated uj^on his success in securing the establishment of this office at that point, as it has proven to be of great convenience.

On the 24th of December, 1890, Mr. Clarkson was united in marriage to Miss Annettie B. Chapman, a daughter of Kdman A. and Ann H. (Chrane) Chaplnan, highly esteemed and influential citizens of this county. To this union union has been given one child, Chloe A., a bright little daughter, whose birth laccurred September 5, 1893. Personally, our subject is a gentleman of high character and of a generous disposition, highly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances throughout the county. Politically, he is a strong advocate of the democratic party.

ILIVP^R McETEN, M. D., an able physician and a skillful siiroreon of Shannondale, Mo., thorouo;hly versed in the knowledg-e and (hi ties of his profession, was l^orn near Koche))ort, Boone county, Mo., November 14, 18(i6. H. G. McEiien, father of our subject, was born in Montffomery county. Mo., March 23, 1838. In her maidenhood, the mother was a Miss Mattie Richards, of Boone county. By her union to Dr. H. G. McEuen, in 1864, nine children were born, four now living:, our subject being the eldest. Soon after his marriage Dr. McEuen and family located upon a farm in Muscle Fork township, this county, where Oliver grew to manhood. The father, being a o-entleman of excellent education, accorded his children the advantages of the best schools at hand. Upon completing the course of the public school at home our subject matriculated at the Prichett Institute of Glasgow, Mo., where he remained for two years, going from there to St. Charles college, 8t Charles, Mo. , which he attended an equal time. Having previously chosen the practice of medicine as his occupation in life, our su])ject in 1SS7 began its study at Columbia, Mo., having attained considerable progress l)y a course of reading at home under the direction of this father. After one year at the University, he entered the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which institution he graduated with becoming honors in the spring of

1889. On leavino- school he locatted at Musselfork, amid the scenes of his l)oyhood, where he enjoye<l a rennnierative patronao'e until Novemlier '91, when he moved to Shannondale. In addito a substantial clientage, oursnl)- ject is the proprietor of the only drus: establishment in his villaofe, which enjoyes a good patronage.

Personally, Dr. McEuen is a young man thoroughly devoted to his profession, a valual)le member of the Chariton County Medical Society and a member of Methodist church. Politically, Dr. McEuen is a staunch supporter of the democratic party and takes a particular interest in local, state and national issues of general importance.

U|iii|SHLEY G. SEARS. Anionor the highly honored and reputable ^^mfl young business men and citizens of Prairie Hill, worthy of the confidence and respect of the community in which they reside, none stand higher in the estimation of the pul)lic than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born near liolling Home, Randol})h county, Apiil 22, 1870, the youngest memlier of a family of five children of Levi and Rebecca Sears. The father of our subject was also a native of Randolph county, his l)irth having occurred near Mt. Airy Mo., in 1829, while the mother, whose maiden name was Ash, was l)orn in Monroe county. Their marriage occurred in 1857. They now reside near Rolling Home, Mo., enjoying the good will and respect of their neigh l)ors and acquaintances.

Ashley G., our subject, was reared upon a farm and attended the district public school, completing his education in 1892 and '93 at the North Missouri Institute, of Salisbury, Mo. On leaving school Mr. Sears accepted a clerical position in the mercantile establishment of W. H. Fawks, at Prairie Hill, Mo., with whom he remained nearly three years. For the past year he has been engaged in the drug business at Prairie Hill, being associated with Jesse O. Richardson, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere. These gentlemen carry a nice stock of goods and enjoy a nice patronage. Religiously, our subject is a memljer of the Regular Baptist church. Politically, he supports the principles of the democratic party. Socially, he is a valuable member of the A. F. & A. M., K. of E., and K. of M. fraternities in which he takes an active interest for their respective upbuilding.

county, was born in Schwerin, Mecklinburg, (Terniany, July 10, 1817. In 1856, accompanied by his parents, John and vVnna Reppenha<yen, our sultject came to the United States, locating; in St. Clair county. 111., where he resided until the fall of 187<». John Reppenhao-en, the father, was a farmer by occupation. In boyhood, Fred was o-iven the advantao;e of a o-ood school and at an early ag-e learned the harness maker's trade In Auo^ust of 1868 he was united in marriaoe to Mary Kmmerich, a daughter of C. L. and Annie Emmerich, for many years prominent citizens of St. Clair county, 111. To Mr. and Mrs. Reppenhao-en have been born seven children, six ))oys and and one ffirl, all livino-, as follows: Charlie L., Fred J., Albert, Martin H.,

Residence Of Fred Reppenhagen, Near Salisbury, Mo

Ida L., Gus and William W. It was two years after his marriag-e that our subject moved to this county, settling; upon 160 acres of land, section 36-54-17, three and one-half miles northwest of Salisbury, Mo., at that time a raw prairie, where he has since resided. At the present Mr. Reppenhagen owns 210 acres of land well worth 175 per acre, also 80 acres of fine pasture land in the Chariton river l)ottom.

Politically, our subject, has never taken as prominent and active part in political affairs as some others, yet by his iniiuencc he has contril»uted no small part to the work of the republican party, of which he has been a true and loyal supporter. During the late unpleasant-

Socially, Mr. Reppenhao-en is a menil)er of the Knights of the Maccabees. Faithful and energetic in the discharge of his duty, honest in his conviction and just in his dealings, he is numbered among the leading and substantial citizens of the county.