Pike County, Missouri - The whole text, 1883 (part 3 of 13)

Benjamin F.Jeans, larmer and stock-raiser, post-office Paynesville; was born in ]\I<)iitgomery county. Jventucky, on the 23d d.ay of ^fay, IS 10. He immigrated to Pike county, Missouri, in the full ot 1S2S, settling Oii tlie place where lie now resides, and has always followed the avocation of a farmer. The subject of this sketch was first niarried in Kentucky (returning there for that ].urpofe) on the Hth day of July, 1S31, to Miss Amaiuja McDannold, sister of the late Judge Newt(;n McDanruJd. Fiom this union v.-ere born twelve children, of wliom ten still survive. Mr. Jeans, having lost his lirst wile, was a^^ain married on the 2d day of June, 1S5S, to Mrs. Mildred A. Anderson, oriirinally from Frederici^sbnrg, Yir<rinia. They have but one child, a daughter, Mildred Emma. Mr. Jeans ha.^ been a consistent member of the Christian Church for a period of lifty years, and has lent all his intiuence to the advancement of morality and the cau.se of Christianity. J j.is wife is, with him, a member of the same reli*j;ious organization. Mr. Jeans refers with j)leasni'e to the fact that he has to his kr<<'wledge no single eneni}-, but lives in ]icace with all men. The venerable mother uf the subject of onr sketch was born in I'airfax county, Virginia, in 1772, and died in Pike county, Missouri, in ISoi. Mr. Jeans refers v.-ith recollections of pleasure to his early years in liis adopted state, and speaks with tenderness of the associates of the long ago, with whom so many of the better years of his early manhood wei-e spent, but wlio have now fallen by the wayside. Mr. J., although seventy-three years of age, retains much of his physical vigor, while his mental faculties appear unimpaired.

William Jeans, farmer, post-oflice Ciarksville, is a native of Pike county, born on January 7, ISiO. His father, Benjamin P., was born in Clark county, Kentucky, in the year ISll; immigrated to Missouri in 1S28, and settled near Paynesville on a farm, where he now resides. He married Amanda McDannold before coming to Missouri. They raised a family of eleven children, nine of whom are still living. The mother died in 1856; the father is still living. Mr. Jeans, our subject, v/as reared on a farni, receiving a common school education, but afterwards attended the comuiercial college at St. Louis, and soon after engaged in mercantile business, which he follov»'e<l for live years, and then turned his attention to farming, whicli is his present occupation. His farm contains one hundred and eighty-six acres of choice land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. Tiie soil is a deep limestone loam, and adapted to the growir.g of wheat, corn, and grass. His residence is a large, line, two-story frame, well finished and furnished, situated on the gravel road. He is engaged in raising a high grade of cattle and hogs. He was niarried November 15, 1870, to Miss Sophronia Jacoby, daughter of Samuel 13. and Anna K. Jacoby. Mr. and Mrs. Jeans are both prvDiineut members of the Christian Church.

Jjiiiies C. Jemison, farmer and stock-raiser, post-ottice. Paynesville; was born in North Carolina, in Mecklinburg county, on the 9th day of February, 1S07. He removed to Pike county, Missouri, in the month of October, 1S27, and settled near the place where he now lives. He has always followed the avocation of a farmer, and, from a squatter in 1S27 he lifis grown into a land-holder, owning 400 acres of excellent laiid in one tra'''t, and at another place forty acres, at no ^Teat distance- from liis liome. Mr. Jcinison has 1)een a consibtont nicinher of the ISL JC. Church for over, lorty years, and in the early days, when preachers rode tlie circuit, when churches were scare;.-, services were frequently held at his liouse. The subject of our sketch has been four times married. First, April. 1832, to Mary Jamison, by whom he had five children of wliom still survives a son. His wife died March, 1S54-. He was Vioxt married in February, 1855, to Mary E. Sherwood, who lived less than six weeks; in October, 1S57, to Mary A. Kichards, and from this nnion three children were bora, two of whom still survive, Mrs. Chappel "White and ]\rissAnna. His wife died on the 25th day of December, 1S6C. juid he ^vas married last to 'M-?:Vy F. Smith, A]>ri!, 186S, with whom he lives contentedly and hap])ily.

sides contains over 200 acres, and is located on the gravel road, about equal distance from Loui-iarja and Clarksville. His residence and out-buildings are in keeping with modern architecture, displaying thrift, taste, and comfort; besides which ho has otiier farms, in all containing some 415 acres. He is extensively engaged in stock-raising, and ranks among the first stockraisers in the county.

James n. Kissiiiger. Mr. Kissinger is a native of Pike county: he was bom in Caiumet tuwnsliip, and on tlie farm upon which he at this time resides, on the 29th day of March, 1840. He is the sun of Kendley and Catherine B. Kissenger, both of whoin were natives of Lincoln county, Kentucky, and came to Missouri in the fall of iSoO.^ His father was born June 15, 1795, and die<l February J, IS 74. He was a man of great ]jhytical strength and ])OV.-ers of endurarice, and also was possessed of much mental vigor and remarkable judgment. Thruiigh his energy and foresight niuch of the large iortune which hie cluklron iiuw enjoy was accuiiiiiluted. The mother of Jamoi.- IJ. was born Dcccmbi.'r 13, IT'J^, ami died May 10, ISTl. She w:\s a woman of S|)len(lid ijualities uf botli mind and heart, and by lier eitergy and jfru.dent suggestions contributed no littlt.: to the success of her liusband. The subject of our sketch was reared u])oii the farm and lias, since manho.id, devoted much o( his attention to agricultural pursuits, though lie is much better knoN\n, Ijoth at home and abroad, as a breeder of tShort-Ilorns and otlur kinds of superior stock, than as a iarmer. Indeed, so extensively has he been engaged in breeding and dealing in thoroughbreds, and so enceessfully has he conducted the business, that for years he has been everywhere recoijnized as one of the Short-Horn kinfrs of the west. Within a limit of twelve years, from 1867 to 1S79, tlie herds of J. H. Kissinger, J. 11. Kissinger A: Co., and Pritchct't S: Kissinger, snatched from the best stock of the Union ])remiums to the amount of mure than forty thousand dollars. Besides being a breeder of line stock, I^Ir. Kissinger has also been an importer, having at different times bi'ought over from Europe a considerable number of Short-IIorns of fancy colors and the finest ^-!:rains. Tie ha^ also imported liorses. sheep, and hogs; and the Clydesdales bred frori\ his stables are still to i)e found in the township and the county. While he continues to breed and sell the Shropshire, South-Down, and Cotswold sheep, and hogs of pure blood and enormous size. But while Lis ov.'n stock has been im})roved by his im]iortations, some part of the lieavy investments made in this direction has been returned to him from the exportation to England of some of the best stock from bis own herd, cattle whose ])Opnlar strains and splendid size made them desirable to the best breeders of the early home of the Shurt-Horn or tlie Durham. Mr. Kissinger resides about five miles southeast of Clarksville, upton one of the most sightly and valua!)le farms in the county. He has about five hundred and fifty acres of his farm nicely set in blue-grass, whose rich and luxuriant growtli Contributes alike to tlie value and IVeanty of the ]>lace. Upon the eastern border of the farm is a depot on the St. ly»uis, Keokuk & Northwestern Railroad, built by himself and called after liim, Kissinger, from "which both his stock and produce are shi])ped, and where great quantities of the daintiest food for his sj^lendid stock is received. His house, a palatial residence, stands near the ci;nter of the farm upon a beautiful eminence, from which most of the rich and undulating lands of Linwood, the name of his farm, can be seen. ^Lr. Kissinger owns an one-fourth interest in the large manufacturing establishment iti Claiksvilie, known as the Major t^ ^fnckey Toba.cco Compaisy, and a like interest in the livery stable

I tains sixty-two acres of improved land, under a high state of cultivation. 1 They are the paretvts of three children: Charles IJ.. IJariy C, and Benjamin F. lie and his wife are members of the Christian (,'hurch. - j v/hen about five years of age, in 1S14.. F. M. v/as reared on a farm and edu- a i cated at the subscription sdiools of the time. AVhen grown he engai^ed in farming and stock-raising, which ha.s been the principal business of his life. His farm at present consists of four hundred and eighteen acres, most of which is under cultivation; the soil being a dark, limestone loam, is well I adapted to the giowing of grain, wh.eat being tiie }>!incipal crop. Our subject was married lirst to Lucinda McLoed. daughter of James Jj. McLoed, one of the eariy settlers in this part of the county. She died May 6, 1875, leaving four suns: Lemuel P\, Jan^es C, Henry T., and Irvin J. Mr. Mackey married for his second wife Miss Jane Mcliroy. February 13. 1877; she i died August 1, 1877. He was married to his present wife Sej>tember 21.

daughter of Thoiiiiis T, Mcliroy, in iSGG; they have tour childroii livin<^': Maggie L., Sarah Gus-ie, Lulu J., mir] the babe, Al!ic Maude. Mr. find ]Mr.s. M. are nieinbi.Ts of the C. P. Church. Mr. .M. is an entlHii?iastie stock-raiser, and has manj fine horses, cattle, and .sheep. His honicstead consists of two hundred and forty-tlirue acres of good land, all in cultivation, besides other land to thr. .-ujiount of two hundred and fifty acres.

A\'illiam W. jlack«^y, farmer, post-otlice Clark^vilie. Jl is landed cstaie consists of two hundred and twenty-nine acres of good land, most of which \ tention to the raising of ^vlieat. He married r\.rart]ia A. Scott, a native of j Illinois, and daughter of John M. Scott. They have tjjrec children living: j

TliointiS J. ^IcDaniiold, fai-mer, ])ost-olhco Clarkoville This gentleman is a native of Pike county, Missouri, born March 0, 1S3I). His father, Newton McDannold, was a native of Kentucky, born in 1S07, and iiumigraLed to Missouri in 1S34-, first settllni^' on what is known as j.ittle Ramsey Creek, stopj)ing there about two years. He tlien moved to lus permanent residence, the old McDannohi homestead, two and a-half miles south of Clarksville, where he followed the avocation of a farmer, and where he raised a large family of four boys and four girls, wiio all grew to be men and women, and seven of whom are still living. The mother's mtiiden name was Louisa Gaines, a native of Kentucky. She died in 1847, and tlic father in 1881, at the ar^e of seventv-thrce. lleuben McDannold, the crrandfather of Thomas J., was a Kentuckian, who came to Missouri in 1834-, and settled on tlie waters of J>ittlo Ilamsey Creek, v.hore he continued to reside until the lime of liis death in 1848, at the age of eighty-four. Our subject was raised at the old homestead, and educated in the neighboring schools. He went to Louisiana; from there to Menipliis, where he enf>MO-ed in business for a time, and from there he caaie to the western part of this county, and moved frcmi there to his present farm in 1806. His farm contains 150 acres of choice land, with a rich limestone soil. lie has a line two story resideiice, situated on a high jjoint with a fine view of the splendid country that surrounds it. !Mr, McDannold was married, in 1861, to Susan J., daughter of AVilliam Smith, Esq., an old resident of Pike county. They have three children, two boys arid a girl: Hermon G., Mary H., and John W.

WilJiam McKee. The subject of this sketch is the fifth and only son novr livinfj. He was born on what is known as the McKee homestead in the yeai' 1S19. His lather, James McKee, was a native of Ireland and was born in the town of Dublin in 1800. He came to America with his parents when a small boy. He sometime afterward went to Kentucky, and thence to the city of St. Louis, where he resided for some years, and came to Pike county about the year 1830 and began his career as a teacher, which he followed for many years. In 1832 he was united in marringe to Miss Elizabeth Mulherin, daughter of John !Mulhcrin, one of the early setfleisof this part of the county. Ibis couj'le reared a family of nine children, eight of whom are dead. Mr. James McKee died, after having accumulated a considerable amount of projterty, in 1861, the mother preceding in 1854. H. McKee died August 25, 1878. His widow, who was Miss Y. S., daugh- ter of Thomas Morritt, Esq., wlio came to Missouri in 1S?>ir, is now liviiio-on tlie old h«5niestea(i. The two t'arius now left to the chihiren arc at present beiniT carried on bv our subject, AVilliani McKee, who is a successful aoricn'.turist. - »

Tliomas F. ]\[cllroj\ This gentletnan is a native of Fayette county, Kentucky, wiiere he was born on tlie 13th day of July, 1820. In. June, 1831, when about eleven years of age, he removed .with his parents to Missouri, and settled in the timber lands near JH)wlin£^ Green, where he assisted his father in clearln;r away the forests, and opening up a farm. The old and early homestead built of logs is standing to-day, and presents a contrast indeed with the present residence and home surroundings of the subject of our sketch. ]^Ir. ]Mcr!r.)y is of Irish extraction, his parents having removed from the northern part of Ireland to the United States about the year 1819. His fither, Daniel :McIlroy, first landed at Buflalo, Xew York, and subsequently found his way to Kentucky. The mother of Thomas Mc- I early into the hai)it of correct thought, and is to-day a strong and ready reasoner. His fatlitr having died when our subject was quite young he re- i estimable wife are consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian (3hurch, and are attentive to the discharge of the duties imposed by tlie relations they sustain.

JaiJies S. McLood, fanner, post-office Clarksvillc, war. born in Bourbmi couiity, Iventucky, on tlie Sth day of Decoinber, 1811. When j\i)ont nine years of a^o be ciune to ]*v[issou)i witb. liis father, in 1S20. His lather, "\Vm. i\ucI.oc'J, was boin May 23, ITSO; was married in Bourbon county, Kentucky, to Mary Stark, uangliter of Janiea Stark. Tl^e}- reared a family of nine ciiiidren, who lived to be men and women i^n-own, three boys and six girls, seven of whom still survive. Iliis aged couple lived togetlier nearly si.xty-three years. Tiie motlier died in lb>73; the fathor in 1S76. James S., our subject, was raised on his father's farm and is still living within half a mile of where he first st6i'i)cd in the woods, lie has worked at the carj'ienter's trade for many yeai'S. lie has had one daughter, Fanny Isabelle. ^Jr. ]McLoed joined the Baptist Clmreli over liffy years ago, and is the only remaining original member of tliat organization. His first wife was a member of the same chnrch. Mr. McLoed has been justice of tlie peace some fifteen month?, being appointed to serve out an unexpired term by the resignation of Wm. Boggess. In l.SlrG he was elected clerk, and again in 1S50; he served in all some nine years. . ^

Joliu ]\lcLo«j(], a f\irmer of Calumet toNvnship was born on a farm near Clarksville, June 2-1, lS3o; he is a eon of James S. and Sallie (Kelley) 'Mc- Locd, old pioneers of Bike county, who came fiom Iventucky in 1820. Tliey settled in Calumet tov\'nship, whei'e the subject of this sketch was born and raised. He lived v/itb his parents until becoming of age; he being raised a farmer, chose that pursuit for life. Inuring the late war he was a Union man and served as fourth sergeant for several months in a company of jlissonri State ]Militia. Xovember IT, 1S64, he married Nancy Jane Scott of Illinois, who died in Calumet township, November 23, 1ST3. By her he had three children, Lucinda A., James S. and Sallie L. He was married a second time to Airs. Mary Louisa Scott, April 26, 1877. He is a member of the Dover Baptist Chnrch and his wife of the Corinth Bresbytei'ian Chnrch, In 1876 lie, with Joseph W. Macke^', made a business trip to Natchez and New Orleans taking to those markets horses and large mules.

William Doug'las ^lajor is a native' of Virginia, born near Linchburg, Bedford county. May 12, 1S3S. His father, James Major, was a native of the same state, born in 1S09, a farmer by profession, lie immigrated to Missouri in 1851, and settled near Clarksville, vrhere he lived until he died October 19, 18S1. The mother of our subject was a native of Virginia; her | maiden name was Mildred A. Augden; she died in January, 1864. William D., cur subject, was reared and educated in this county at the Watson Setninary, and at the college at Palmyra. In 1868 he euLraged in the manufac- lure of tobacco with "X. "\Y. Oi^dcn, under the linn and style of IMajor & Ogden. Mr. lh\']K>v was married April 26, ISGi, to Miss Kate Wilson, da'.ightcr of Mr. Wilson, of Memphis, Tennessee. They luive four children : Annie I\I., Harry d., Nellie M., and Charley M. Mr. Majm- is a prominent member of the Knights of Honor and W, C Lodge No. 27. lie is also a member of the J>aptist Church.

Perry Meloai), farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Montgomery county, Kentucky, October 7, 1820. When he was nine years of age he came with his i)arents to Pike county, Missouri, where he was reared and educated, living with his parents until he readied his majority, when he went to Wisconsin, where he remained for three years, then lie returned to IMke county, and remained until 1S50, M'hen he went to Californi;., enticed by tlje glitter of gold. He remained tliere with good success for about a year and a half, when he again returnud ti« Pike county and engaged in the mercantile business, in c.fm])any with hi> brother Joseph., at Paynesville, which occupation he followed for a period of tlirec years, when he sold out and purchased his present farm, which contains IGO acres of improved land. Ho .. \ was married Xovember 9, 1843, to Elizabeth J. Patton, a dauirhter of i v/as married in lS5t3 to Miss Tlieresa Kefl'er, of Muscatine, Iowa. She was a native of Baden. She died in May, 1857. Soon after her death ^Ir. Nester returned to Wordenburg on a visit. (.)n returning to Muscatine, Iowa, he was again married, to Elnora Knik, a native of Germany, in 1857. jMr. Nester, in the following June, came to Clarksville, where he worked a while, and' then moved lo a farm, in 1869, on which he carried on farming, at the same time carrying on the blacksmithing. Mr. N. is one of the substantial citizens of the county, and owns 183 acres of choice land, well adapted for growing grain of all kinds. They have tive children living: John W., Andrew AY., Leo, Henry, and Mary F. He is a Catholic in belief.

Willinm Norton is a native of Yir^-iiiiii, born in J.ouden count}^ Imovernber '24, Im.K). lie wunt to Iventncky, wlien a small boy, with his i.urents wliere he was reared and educated. His father, Alexander iNorton. itmnii-rated to Missouri in the fall of 1830, stopping in Lincoln county one year, then moved to Pike county, and stopped some two years, and in the spring of 1833 he erected a liewed log-lionse cuntaininir two rooms and a hall; ai\d moved to his ])rcsent tann which was one dense forest, and which he has cleared up - the greater part of it himself. The farm contains 300 acres, of which he gave to his boys 240 acres. He now has a large tv/o- story brick residence M'hich he built in ls<.>0-61. lie was lirst married tu ^liss ]\lart]ia Tinsley, daughter of Koduey Tinsley of Louisiana; she died in 1800, leaving two children; viz., William G. and Eodney A. Mr. Norton has been one of the enterprising farmers of this tov/nship; he has been an extensive dealer in mulc;^, cattle, and hogs. His farm being well adapted to the growing of wheat, lie has dovoied much attention to this crop. He has also given some attention to the cultivation of tobacco. He was married to his present v»-ife in the yea.r 1863, who Avas a Aliss Sarah Colbert, a native of Virginia, and was reared in the Shcnandoali Valley; by this union they have two children: Arthur Lee, aiid Henry Harrison. Mr. and JMrs. jNorton are consistent members of the Baptist Church.

WiDiuiil F. Og'lesby, farmer, post-oflice Clarksville, is a native of Virginia, born in Le<iford county, August 7, 1832; there he was raised and educated until he was seventeen years old, Avhen he canjc to Missouri, lirst stopping in Warren county, wliere he remained until 1854, when he came to Pike county and was employed as overseer for some years, after which he was engaged in the manufacture of tobacco for one year, and then en2:aored in farmir.g. He was ?narried in 1S60 to Aliss ]Mary M. Goodman, daughter of Mr. S. Goodman. She died August 20, 1881, leaving eight children, four boys and four girls. Mr. Oglesb^' was elected sheriff of Pike county in November, 187-1, and re-elected in 1876. His farm consists of sixty acres, most of which is planted v.ith choice fruit. His apple orchard is composed of the choicest varieties. Mr. Oglesby is a member of the Methodist Church South and of the Masonic fraternity.

CiouA'Cr A. Pjittcrsoii, farmer, post-office Clarksville, is a native of Pike county, b'>rn on the fifth day of March, 1828. H^s father, William Y. Pat- - terson was ak-o a native of Missouri, born iti St. Louis county, February 14, 1807. WilliaiQ Patterson, the grandfather of our subject was originally from Kentucky in about the year 18o3, and catne to Pike county in 1818, St. Louis b-ving at that tiuje a small French village, and settled in what is now known a? the T'ows iici.irhborhoocl, wlicre tlie. tatlier of (-ur subject r-fill lives. The auitber of our subject whs Susan Cahiway, dan<.^hte!- of Zachariali Cabiway, of T-ineoln county, Missouri, of which county she is a native. Cleaver A. is the eldest son of bis father's family, lie wa6 reared and educated in Pike county, and conirnenced business for himself when lie was twen.ty-two yeai-s of a^c. His lirsl venture was building a steam mill which he oj>eraied fur a wliile. Tn lSl>:i he married Miss Mildred A, Woods. dan<^bter of William Woods. They have one son, Lemuel, who is now cao:ao-ed in teacliinfr school. Since 1S72 Mr. Patterson has turned his attention to farming:;, in the fall season he lias run a thresliing machine for a period of thirty-one years. He and his wife and son are all members of tlie Baptist Churcli. Mr. P.'s grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier, and was present and saw ].ord (^>rinvallis hand his sword to General Washington. Mr. Patterson has a fine farin of one iiundrcd and thirty-five acres of choice land, all under a high state of cultivation, witli a fii-.e, large two-story residence, built in ISTS.

ThoiiiHS D. Patton (dece;)sed), was' born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, October 14, 1S03, and i m us i<. 'rated to Pike county, Missouri, in the year 1824; after residing near Ivamsey Creek for a time on a farm, he started a tannery near Gwyii's Creek, where he remained about two years; thea moved his tannery to Paynesville' tiiis being the first manufacturing enter-, prise in that part of the couTity. About the year 1S34 he purchased the farm one mile east of Paynesville which bias for many years been knowri as the Patton homestead, and followed assiduously the avocation of a farmer until the year ISGT, when he ren.ioved to the town of Paynesville, whei'e he continued to reside until liis death, wliich occurred on the 6th d;;y of June, 1879. ]\Lr. Patton was united in marriage to J ulia A. Watts, daughter of Major John Watts, April 14, 1S25, and from this union were born thirteen children, tvrelve of whom lived to be men and women, and seven of them still survive; viz., Klizaheth, Thomas ^V., Jatnes II., Francis W., Benjamin G., Jos A., and Julia. Thomas Patton was, as has been noticed, one of the early settlers of Pike county, and as a pioneer contributed very largely to the developujent of the material interests of his adopted home. He was physically, a man of groat personal strength and courage, and intellectually, although not pc-se^^sed of a finished or scholarly education, possessed great practical common gense and unusual native mental vigor. In his chosea avocation, that of a farmer, he was highly successful and used his accumulated wealth to the best advantage in surrounding himself and family with all the substaiitlal comibrts of life, and giving tc> his children the advauta- ges of a good and thorough practical English education. ]>csides carinir for thoseof his own houseliold he was not iinmindt'ul of the wants of others, and his unostentatious generosity contributed to relieve the necessities of many. ITpright in iii.s dealings with his felluw men, eh writable to the weakness of others, genei'ous to tlie deserving pu*>r, conscientious in the discharge of every duty, he received, as lie deserved, the considerate respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. Since 1S33 Mr. Patton vvas a consistent member of the Christian Churcli, and conti'ilMited largely, both by his personal influence and the generous donations of his liberal rneaiis, to the supportof Ids cliurch and the advancement of tlie Christian and n;ioral influence of the comtnunity of wliicli he was so lo.ng a member.

Thonia.s Washington Patton, iarmcr, post-ofiice Paynesvillc, is the elder sou of Thomas I), and Julia A. Patton; was liorn in Pike county, August 4, 1834. In his youth he received a liberal common school education; on reaching his majority he began farming on his own responsibility. In connection with his fanning j)ursuiis he dealt largely in live stock, in which business he has since been engaged. lie has a fine f^rm of 450 acres of improved land, under a high t^tate of cultivation, Vshich is admirably adapted to the growing of grain and stock. Mr. Patton was united in marriage on the 24th day of March, ISoO, to ]^.[is5 Fanny A., daughter of San^uiel Giveus, one of the fxrt-t settlers of Pike county. They are the parents of eight children, of v.hom five arc still living; viz., Annie A., Lizzie, Jennie, Lou. and Homer. Mr. Patton moved his family to Paynesvilie in ISSl, in order to give his children the advantage of the superior schools at that place. He and his wife are consistent members of the Christian Cliurch.

3Irs. Nancy J. Pitzer, Clarksville. This lady is a native of Pike county, born December 23, 1821, and was the daughter of John W. Grithth, who was originally from Kentucky, moving to Missouri in 1S16. Her father was married in March, 1S18, to Ainia Mackey, daughter of Thomas J. Mackuy, who was of Scotch ancestry. This lady, our subject, was married in ls41 to Alfred Pitzer, Esq.; he was a Yirgiuian by birth. Mr. P. died September 2, 1879. They had two children, one deceased in infancy, and Wm. IL, born in August, 1842, and died Ajiril 27, 1S7S. He was a lloyal Arch Mason.

John Rodgf'i'S (deceased), was a native of Virginia, born in Mason county, iu 1702. When a young man he went to IventULdvy, where he married Miss 'May Montgomery in January, l^^f 7, and innnigratcd to Missouri in the fall of the same year; stoj'ped at St. Louis one year and then came to Pike county and purchased the farm where he continued to live until his death. During his tncky, came west in 181 S nvA is still livirjo'. Her father was a soldier in the War of 1812, in Shelby's Divisiuti. Mr. and i[rs. Scliooler have three children, a buy and two girls: Harvey W,, Susiana, and Katie E. Mr. S. was appointed postmaster in 187'i by President Grant; he was also elected register and served two years. He owns a good dwelling and bnsiness Louse in Carksvilje. IJIc has "n lils possession the steelyards owned by ^^elly Boggess, of Louden county, A'^Jrginia, once borrowed by General AVashington to weigh some beef for a tenant: thcy^ were originally brought from Ireland by the ancestors of the family.

Jairus A. Sliaw, tarmer, post-office Olarksville, is a native of Pike county, born June 15, 1835. Bis fatiier, William B. Shaw, was by birth a Virginian; he immigrated to Pike county in 1832, and settled near llockford, where he died in 1S3G. Tlie mother (Martha Webb), a native of the same state, died in 18f5!j, leaving two children: Janjes A , who died in 1850, and our subject; who was raised on the farm. Tfe has always given much attention to stock, particularly Chester White hogs. His farm contains one hundred and sixty acres of choice land, situated four miles southwest of Olarksville, finely impioved, a;>d ni'.naged after the most approved manner. He was married in Lincoln county, Missouri, in 1856, to Miss Sue Morris, daughter of R. Morris, Es(|. They have eight children: Mollie A., James W., Uunnii L., Margaret E., Charley M., Edward A., George H., and John M. Mr. Shaw is a Master Mi^son and a member of the A. O. U. W. He has been dej>uty assessor, sewing four years. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw are both members of th.o Christian Clui.rch.

Aiisliii T. Smith, farmer, is a native of Pike county, and was born on the 2Sth day of September, 1854:. His father, E-obert Y. Smith, was a native of Yii-ginia, and came to Missouri, traveling all the way on horseback, ari'iving in the state about the year 1828, and went to work for his uncle, John Smith, by the month. He was married to Miss Alary J. Smith, of this county. Tiiey had sin: children, all dead except Austin T., our subject. The father died July 25, 18 - ; the mother died January 4, 1874. Our subject was reared and educated on the farm oii which he lives at present. His farm contains 128 acres, most of which is cultivated. It was opetjcd out by Robert Y. Smith, and was the first ])iece of land purchased, on which he spent his best days. The farm is well adapted to the culture of wheat, corn, ar.d g-rass. He raises stock in considerable quantities. Mr. Smith was married in April, 18TT, to Miss Eliza L. Stark, daughter of John W. Stark. She was born in Calumet township. By this union they have three children, two girls and one boy: Gussie L., May E., and Robert "i ., Jr.

Jolni 11. Siliitll, farmer, posfc-oflice Cha-ksvillo. 'Vh\> <,^ciitlcinaii wus born in rii<e county, Missouri, January 3, ISil; his father, Co]. C. Sinilli, was fi. A'irgini<an by birth; iinniigrateU to Missouri in 1830, first settiiniy on a farm some eight miles west of Clarsksvilie, where he lived until liis death in July, 1S45. The mother of our subject was also a native of Virginia; her maiden name wj.s ]Mary J. Tinsloy. She died in 1S73. John 1'. was raised on a farm, and farming is jiis ])resent bu^sincss; he received his education in the commori schools, lie lias been engaged in the business of herding young stock. In ISGS he was united in marringc to i^Iiss Kate GrifFith, daughter of Xoali GritHth, one of tlie early settler.-^. Mr. Smith has two fiirins, one containing two liundrcd and eiglity-three acres, all under cultivation; the homestead contains forty-two acres; his residence is a fine twostory building, elegantly finished and furnished, situated in a beautiful location, commanding a line view of surrounding country. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: Clarence G., ]N'ina E.,and Noah 11., and they are both worthy members of the Baptist Church, in wliich.he liolds the otiice of deacon.

Robert McDaiinold Biuitli, Annada, was born in Linclibnrg, Virginia, January 11, IvSlS. He was here reared and educated. In the year of 1S68 - he immigrated to Boone county, Missouri, where he remained one and a half years, when he came to Pike county, where he remained about two years, following the avocation of farming; he then w^ent to Texas and engaged in the mercantile business, which he fcllovred with good success for ^i nine years. He was married in Ft. Worth, Texas, January 11, 1870, to ~, Miss Emma KniMit, a native of California. By this union were born two \ sons and one daughter: Virginia, Ambrose L., and George C, In 1878 he j returned to Bike chanty, where he e:igngcd in the mercantile business at An- j nada, at which place he continued until 1882. It was here he invented a patent car wlieel, which is known as Smith's salety car wheel, and is a great success.

P. K. Spencer. This gentleman is a native of Missouri, and was born the 27th day of April. 1S42. Nathaniel Spencer, his father, is by birth a Virginian, llecanie to Missouri in an earlv day, settling in Monitor county, where be continued to reside until 1872, when he removed to tliis county, where he is now living on a farm adjoiniisg the one owned by our subject, and is in the seventy-sixth ycvr of his age. Our cubject's mother is also living, and ia in her sixty-sixth year, in the full enjoyment of ali her faculties. P. K. Spencer, our subject, spent his youth on a farm, early aaiuiring habits of industry, and has made faiming his principal business, bui has for the last six or seven years run a thresliiii'ij iniu'-hine. At tlio outbreak of our civil Avar Mr. Spencfr eiiterc'l tlie Confoderate finny, and perved eighteen monthp, v.'iicn lie \v;i,.s cut ui\' from his r(\:;iineiit, and V/as captured and taken to St. Louis, where he was confined in Gricert street prison, formerlj known and occupied as McDowell's College. Here ho was kept some four months, when he was taken to Illinois to the Alton ])rison, in which yjlacc he was held twelve months, whci\ he took the oath and was released, when he weiit to Warren county, this state. In 1SG4 he came to Pike county and engaged to work for Alvin Tinsley for one year. He then married MLss Victoria Ogden, of this coniity, and moved to Mr. Ogden's farm, where he remained some five years, when he purchajed his present farm, consisting of 222 acres, and moved to it, where he has a comfortable house and good out-buildings. Mr. S. has an interesting family of three girls and three boys. Mr. S. is a Alason, and a member of Lodge No. IT. He and his worthy wife are both Diembers of the M. E. CMiurch South.

Jobli E. Stonebrulcor, M. ])., farmer, po^t-offiee Clarksville, has a splendid farm of three hundred acres of choice land, in a tine state of cnltivation, with first-class improvements. His residence is a substantially built twostory brick, containing fourteen rooms, built in 1S59, at a cost of $10,000, by Washington Wallis. Mr. S. is a native of Maryland, born in IS-l-T, near HagerstowD. He came to i\Iissonri with liis parents in 1859, and settled in St. Charles county, where he lived until 1SC9, when he moved to Lincoln county.- In 1S75 he moved to his present home, since which time he has been engaired in aoricultural pursuits, lie was educated at Westminster College; commenced the study of medicine in 156G, attending the lectures at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Returning from school he engaged in merchandising for some two years, and ttieii turned his attention to farming. Mr. S. was married in 1S09 to Miss Alice TJobbins. daughter of T.J. and Elizabeth E. liobbins, of St. Charles county, Missouri. Mr. S. takes great interest in Short-Horn cattle and Cotswold sheep, and is one of the most successful wheat growers in the country, having raised sonic 2,500 bushels in 1881; lie introduced the celebrated Blunt's drill, which has proved itself as being the best in use. Mr. and Mrs. S. are both members of the Episcopal Church. They have one son liring, Eobert Edmund Lee.

Abrain 3Ii](on Tlioina.s, farmer and stock-raiser; post-office Payncsville. The subject of tiiis sketcli was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, on the 20t!i day of I'cbruary, 1S07, an<l moved with his parents to Pike county, MisHHiri, in the fall of 1819, and settled just north of Gwyn's Creek, almost opposite the town site oi^ Smith's Mills. After residing there boats which ;it that e^.rly day plied up and down the river. Mr. Thomas was also a farmer, owning at that time about 3,000 acres of land; and, dur- ] airain married, in 1S65, to Mrs. Missouri T. Armstrong, the widow of the late Dr. Armstrong, of Lincoln county, Missouri, and by this union were born five daughters, of whom four are still living: Mary J., Melinda, Sullie. -', years of age, is a man of remarkable physical vigor, and. e\-cepting his hearing, which is but slightly impaired, retains in a large measure the vigor of "j his bodily faculties, and tlie full possession of all his mental powers. ITis ' father, John Thomas, died a few months after his settlement in Missouri, ; and his mother, whose maiden name was Melinda Williams, some years j thereafter. ]

1857, following the occupation of a farmer. He was married in 1SG3 to j Miss Cr.roline, daughter of William and Ellen I'rovvning, who' were origi- ^ | ent farm contains two hundred and forty acres of choice land, the most of which is in cultivation. Mr. T. was, and is in principle, au old line Whig,

John Treadway, farmer and stock-raiser, post-olilce PayncsviUc, was born in Pike county, Missouri, July 27, 1S36. lie is a son of Wasliington Treadway and a grandson of Jlubcn McDannold, wIjo were among t!iO ]))oneers ol" the county. C)ur sulyeet lived witli his parents until their death. He was married February 22, ISGO, to Miss Bettie A. Coon, of Kails county. By this union they have had foivr children, three of v»'honi still survive: 01- lie H., William W., and Major \V. He is a member of the Baptist Church and his wife is a member of the Christian Ciiurch.

Andrew Turner, farmer, post-office Clarksville, Tiiis gentleman is the son of John Turner, and was born November 15, 1S31. His father, John Turner, was a native of Maryland, and immigrated to Missouri in ISll, and settled on land nu\v used as the Louisiana fiir o-ronnds. During the Indian troubles they were driven into the fort. "While they were in Fort Buffalo two of the Jordajis were killed by the Indians. x\frer leaving the fort they went to Sf. Louis w]:erc they remained until ISlS, when they returned to Pike and settled on tlie farm where our subject now lives. Mr. Turner followed the avocatiori of a farmer, and continued to reside on the farm until liis death in 1S56. They raised a family of two sons and five daughters. Andrew Turner, the subject of our sketch, now has charge of the old luuneetead, which consists of J GO acres. The residence was erected in 1S70. He is one of the enterprising young men of the neighborhood.

Judij;e Peter Taliaferro Vau2;han. post-office Paynes%'ille, is a native of Yiro-inia, born in Xelson countv on the -ith day of Auo'ust, ISOO, about seven iniles from Lo\'ingst<jn, the county scat of Nelson county. He nioved to Missouri with his father in the fall of 1S31 and settled on a farm still known as the old Capt. Yaughan homestead, near the village of Paynesville. After living with his ])arenLS for three years, Judge Yaughan removed to the farm nj)()n whicli he still resides. Judge Yaughan was married in 1834: to Mar}' L. Jeans, and from this union there were eight children, of whom six still survive. Judge Yaughan has devoted his energies to farming, but has found time to serve the j^eople of Pike in some of the most responsible positions of life. Inivinii: served as countv ludj^e from 1854: to 1S5S, and again re-elected in the last named year, and served four years, and until the commencement of the civil war. Judge Yaughan was chosen to represent the eastern district of Pike county in the General Assembly in the \ear 1ST6, and served tiiem ably and acceptably for the term of two years. The subject of our sketch is a communicant of the Chrictian Church,

Jnmes TJ. Waiiii^.loy, farmer, post-office Clarksville. Tiiis gentleman i.s a native of Pike county, Missouri, born on the 4[\\ day of May, 1827. His father, John T\"amslev, was a Virtrinian 1)V birtli, and when a vouno: man came to Missouri, at an early day. He was married to Saiina Jordan. John Wamsley first settled some two miles southwest of Louisiana on a farm, where ho lived the greater part of his life, and continued to reside in Calumet township uniil his deatii in 18.51, the mother dying in lS44r. They reared a family of eight children, five of whom arc still living. The subject of oui" sketch, James H. "Wamsley, was raised and educated in this county where he has grown to manhood, engaged in farming, which is his |

Geor^]:e WeHs. This gentleman was born in Pike county, two miles south of Clurksville, on the farm formerly owned by his ftither, and still in the possession of the family on the 27tli day of August, 1S32. He improved the opportunities of his youth, and succeeded, with but poor scliool facilities, in acquiring a good English education. Wlien quite young, and even before lie had attained his majority, lie ap])lied himself to the learnin'/ of a trade, and for cii^lit years afterward continued to follow the business of a blacksiiiith. At the end of this time he engaged in teaching and for v\</[a years successfully conducted some of the best country schools in the county. Finally he settled on a tarm, to wliicb avocation he now devotes his energies, giving some attention to the raising of stock, to which his farm is well adapted. The subject of our sketch was married to Miss Mary B. Price, daughter of Bird Price, of Pike county, on September 17, 1801. They have two children living, a boy and a girl, and to their education and moral training the attention of the parents is specially directed. Both Mr. and Mrs. "Wells are consi^lcnt mcmljcrs of the Christian Church, of which our subject has been the clerk for many years.

James R. WclJs. Post-office Clarksville. Among the successful and enteri)rising farmers and stock dealers of Calumet tov;nship may be mentioned Mr. Wells, who was born in Pike county, Missouri, July 11, ISoO. George Wells, tlie father of James R., was born November 10, 1707, in Kentucky. Etnigrated to Missouri in 180S, having come to Missouri with his parents when a siriall boy. liis father, the grandtatlier of J ames R., was Richard Wells, a native of Kentucky; George Wells, father of James R., when nearly grown joined what was then known as the Missouri Rrangers, to tight the Indians. Daring his term of service he met with a serious accident bv the explosion of gunpowder which destroyed the sight of one eye and greatlv impaired the other. After the expiration of his term of service he was einployed in buying and driving cattle t'j different points tor the government, lie v/as united in marriage, November 7, 1822, to Elizabeth Sherwood, a Dative of Xorth Carolina; she was born February 5, 1S03. He afterward became an extensive landholder and stork trader, and was widely known and universally esteemed. His death occurred September 23, 1849. his noble wife dying June 25, 1877, after rearing a family of nine children, six of whom still survive. James R. Wells, our subject, sj)eiit his youth on a farm and Vt-as educated at tlie common subscription sch.ools, but being a great lover of books much of his spare time on the farm was spent in reading. Arriving at maturity he engaged in teaching school, which lie followed some tvv'o years. In 1S53 he assisted in driving a drove of cattle through to California, over what was ki'.owu as the overland route. Tiris doubtless had much to do in creating a desire to trade in stock. After returnin<2: to his native conntv he be<ran Inisiness on his own account. In ISGl he was united in marriage to Miss Fanny I. Patton, daughter of James R. Patton of Payncoville. The mother of Mrs. Weils was a native oi' North

Carolina, and came to Missouri m the year Ib'JU, her father beinf^ from Kentuclcy, and died in 1850. Mrs. Wells during her lilc devoted ninch time to tcp.clu'ng scho(jl; she is a stronL"; advocate of eilucation, and a lady well versed in subjects in generah The hanpy uTiion lias been blessed witli eight children, seven of wlioni are living; viz., Lulie E., Alva S., Mattie J. Tliomas II., Minnie O., Ada A., and James I\., Jr. Mr. Wells has not only been an active farmer and trader but hti^ always taken a prominent part in politics, arid is well versed in all the leading political subjects of the day. He and his wife are both consistent members of the C. P. Church, and aie possessed of that si)irif of kindness and hosnitalitj' that so generally chai-actei'ized the eaily settlers of Pike county.

\V iiliarii Weils. PoBt-oftice, Clai-ksville, Missouri. Fanner. Mr. Wells, the eldest son of George and Elizabeth Weils, was born in Pike county, Missouri, on the 81st of January, l^2i. His youth was spent on his fiither's fariii,ai!.l lie recei\ed a limited education at tlie common schools of that day. lie spent much of his time in assisting his father clearing and |

Byi'Oil I). Woodsaiij farmer, post-office Paynesville, vras born in Amherst county, V^irginia, January 31, 1S33, and caiue to Pike county, Missouri, with his parents, William and Sarah E. Woodson, in the year 1S3C), aiid settled in Calumet township, where, about two years after, his mother died, and liis father died in 1850. Our subject was reared in Paynesville, and educated in the common schools. In 1S45 lie was apprenticed to B. B. Shipp, a blacksmith, with whom he served a long term, thoroughly mastering the trade, after which he attended school for a season, and then ^40 tau-hl ^ohool for a time. Iti 1857 he opened a black^.nitli shop at T'ayncsvillc Nvhich he operate.:! Ibr twenty year, with reinarkahly -ood saccess. By honest and lair dealin- with hi. patrons he won lh. conddcnce and respeet of tlu' entire ron.munitv. He has been twice married, first on October 19 1S56, to Miss E. O. JUnlherin, a daughter of John D. and Theodocia Mnlbnrin, who were anu>ng the first settlers of this ].art of the eounty. She was a consistent men.ber uf the Christian Church. By thl. nn.on they nad one child, John, who died in intaney. Mrs. Woodson died ^oven^>er 10, 1<;57 Our snbiect was a-ain married October 29, 1S59, to iMiss Lucy v... Sharp of St. Louis county. From this union were born five children, tour of whom died in infancy, and one grew to maturity, Liliic B. Our subject was aoain bereaved by the loss of his second wile. December 15, IS.i; she, was aUo a member of the Christian Church. In ISTT he gave up his business at PaynesviHe and turned his attention to farming, w!>ich avocation he bos c^.o^ fVdlowod lie has two fine farms, containing respectively IbO and 117 a^res which are under a hiL^h state of cultivation. Mr. Woodson us a member of the Masonic order and theChristian Churclu As may be inferred from fne above lAlr. Vroodson is a self-made man, and lias always given liberally to everv enterprise that wonld benefit the community, and has oc-. cnpled many in.port.nt positions which were for the benefit of the Christian, moral, and educational interests of the county.

Chapter Xvii

This township is situated in the eastern portion of Pike county, borderin., noon the Mississippi. In size, except Calumet, it contains tlu3 gieatest area of arable land of any township in the county. In its general topography it is verv like Calumet, ^hich has been more minute.y clescra>ed. Ak>p. the riVer a., the blufis, and back of these the foot-hills. Ranges of knobs fitretcli out in different directions in many portions of the township, and between these are the fertile valleys, lying, for the most part, alonj:; tlie creeks and other water-courses. The bottoms arc usually narnnv, but the uplands are, for the most part, productive, while many of the hills have been brought into cultivafion and yield large and profitable crops. The township ii Avcil watered and snfllciently rolling to- receive all the advantages of the most perfect drainage.

The principal streams are the Xoix, which llows from west to east through the entire to wnsliip and finds its cod flueiice with theMissis5ip])i near the southern limits of the city of Louisiana; and Bufialo Creek, v;hich drains thesoutliern portion of the townsldp, flowing in a like direction, and also emptying into the ]\Iississippi. Clear Creek, a short but beautiful stream, is situated between Buffalo and the Xolx. In tlu) northern portion of the township are Grassy and Sngar creeks, vrhile in the extreme northeast flows the sluggish waters of the historic and far-fiimed "Salt River." Most of these streams continue to run during the greater portion of the year, and at no time is there any scarcity of water for stock or other purposes. Along all these streams the lauds are unusually rich and productive, though it is generally believed that the best portion of the township is found along its southern border and near where it is touched by the alluvial lands of Calumet.

In almost every part of the township stone, admirably adapted to building purposes, is to be found, while near Louisiana quarries of limestone ha\e been opened and something attempted in the manufacture of lime for the markets of the country.

There are some very bold and valuable s])rings situated in different portions of the tovy-nship. On either side, north and south, of Louisiana, is a spring wliose flow is constant the entire year, and whose water supply would be more th,an sufficient to meet the wants of all lier citizens were both the river and cisterns removed. In the southern portion of the township, and near Buffalo Creek, are the Upper and Lower "licks," two very valuable mineral springs, whose health-giving waters would prove as valuable to myriads of sufferers as the far-tamed waters of the Vv'hite Sulphur, Bath, AUum, or Eureka. It has only been from want of enterprise that these springs have not been aiiTuia]]}' thronged with visitors from all portions of the country, seeking in the resforative ])roperti(.'S of these spleTuJid waters rencvvcd vigor and reciipe-ntive energy. Tlie name "lick," as apjilied to these si>ring8, wap evidently given frvm tlae bale surface uf the gronnd surrounding tliem. which was made so by the animals, botli wild and domestic, which for more than a century have frequented these places and drawn their supply of salt and sulphur from licking the surface of the earth contiguous to the sprino's.

This township, while not densely, is, nevertheless, comparatively thickly settled. The people address themselves principally to farming, raisirjg wheat, corn, oats, and tobacco, to v.-hich the laE-ds are for the U'.ost ]iart wel^ adapted. To stock-raising considerable attention has within the last fewyears been devoted, and a great many graded cattle and superior hogs are annually sent to market from this township. One gentleman, K. F. Ayere, Esq.. has for some years been engaged in breeding Short-ricrns, and liis herd has been frequently mentioned as being among the best in this portion of the state, Kissinger's and Pritchard's being excepted, Mr. Shannon and others have made a success in breeding Jerseys, wliile Dr. I^utts is said to liave a large and splendid collection of Alderneys, Iv. K. Smith has brought the celebrated lied Berksliire liogs into tlie township, and their introduction is becoming quite general. Horses of superior style ai]d quality liave also been biouglit into much more general use than ever before, while to the raising of mules, and to tlieir ])ui-chase as well, quite a number of the moneyed men of the state are devoting their attention.

Thei'oad facilities of the township are very good. The southern portion can reach the city of Louisiana on the Louisianaand Pjairicvi'legravel road ; those from the west on theLouisianaand P)0Wjing Cireen macadam, and those resident in tlie northern portion of the township by nicans of the Louisiana and Frankford road. The last road, we understand, is no longer kept up, but as it was once graveled it affords, in the dry seasons of the year, reasonably good facilities for getting to market. There are also dirt roads extending out from neighborhoods to intersect some one uf the roads named, and tiius the entire township is provided witli fair means of transit to and from the only town in Buffalo town-^hip. Two railroads extend through Bufi'iAlo, the Chicago tt Alton from east to west, and the Chicago, Burlington tfc Quincy from north to south. In addition to these the river furnishes cheap and safe of a neat and tasty appearance, and for the most part surrounded with substantial out-1)aildings and yards tastefully and b'..'autifully oriia-

'- word of lite." We propose, in this connectiou, to give a brief history of the churches of the townsliip, mentioning the time of their organizition, with the constitutinfT members, and such other facts of interest as may have come into the writer's possession.

Buffalo C. P. Chdkcu

This church v.-as first organized in 1S17 or ISIS, as an Old School Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Joh.u Matthews, one of the earliest ministers of the county. The constituting members were William McC >nnell and wife, James Wilson and wife, Robert Hemphill and wife, John Prince and ^-ife, James Templetou and wife, Miss Sarah Templeton, and },\vs. Gos- church, under its new organization, were Pobert Xciso and Samuel C. xVIli- 8on, the ialter genlieman also serving as tirst clerk of the church. Mr. Campbell, the dearly beloved pastor, remained as ])reacher in charge from 1832 until 1S72, a period of forty years, when his declining health admonished hin) to retire frvVA the labor of active ministry. lie was succeeded by Kev. W. B. Mcliwee, who, after several years of faithful and efficient labor, was followed by the Pev. T. S. Love, the present pastor. The present officers of this old chnrch are J. Y. Fry, John L. Pickens, James W. Hunter,

C. Jordan is the clerk of the chnrch. The present church-house, a substantial frame structure, was built in 1873, and is, in size, thirty-six by sixty feet, and is sixteen feet high. It is neatly seated with scrolled and walnut seats, and occupies the site of the old log-house. Tiiis church has a present membershi]) of 102 CDinmunicants. It has been a long time since the forests about tliis old church were tirst made vocal by the ]')raises of the few trusting children of Isi-ael's God; but neither their hymns have been hushed nor their prayers failed to ascend, for at this day, more than sixty years since the tirst early settlers worshiped heie, their children and grandchildren continue to assemble and offer up to the Go'l of their fathej'S adoration and praise.

Kev. Landram became the pastor and continued to serve the church for a J period often years, in the February following Mr. Landram's retirement, the call and was its pastor until September, ISfjO. For the period of one 1 year the Rev. King was now in chai-ge, wlien Rev. Modissett was recalled in 18(31 and contiimed in charge until September, 1870. J. T. Williams to be hoped that spiritually it may be found strung in the might of the 1 Lord. It IvA^ dc'Ue mucii good in the pa?t and its future usefulness can only be measured by the faith and zeal of ils members.

This church is of recent date. It VN^as organized in August, 1873. The constituting members were J. J. Smith, Aiartha W. Smith, W. W. Waddle, Elizabeth Waddle, William ijriner, Yin-i Rrinor, William B. Smith, Z. T. Sm-ith, Hester A. Smith, W. 11. H. Johnson, Eliza B. Morphy, J. J. Arthur, J. R. Sj>arks, and W. D. McLeod. The first pastor was the Rev. G. AV. Foster. The church edifice, a wooden structure, 2i).v.31 feet, was built in 1870, and dedicated in the same year by Rev. lUirnham, assisted by D. B. Ray, of St. Louis. The successor of Rev. Foster was Rev. A. P. Dodge, and th>j present pastor is the liev, S. G. Givens. The deacons are William

Episcopal Chukcii

The very gertn of the Episcopal Chnrcli of Pike and Lincoln counties is found in the organization toiincd about the year 1839, in a little h>^ schoolhouse situated in the northern part of the hist nanicJ county and very near the dividing line between Pike and Lincoln. The membership of this cluirch consisted of but a few families, all of whom were Virginians, and residents of both Pike aisd Lincoln counties.

The Clarks, Lewis, Merriwethers, Miners and a few otiiers, living at DO great remove from the j)lace uf worship), were among the earliest niembers and have from that time until the present done much to perpetuate tiie existence of the church in Pike county. The first services were conducted by^olm Long, a tutor in the family ol' Walker C. Mcrriwether, who was also a theological student and who also ofiiciated as lay reader. There were, however, occasional services conducted by regularly ordained ministers, among who may be mentioned liev. Mr. Gassaway, who was killed by the explosion of a steamer near Alton, Illinois, on his way to or from the church mentioned. Bishop Kemper would also visit the church at stated intervals, and after preaching would administer to those, if any, who desired to receive the ordinance of confirmation. Some years after this time an Episcopal church, St. Johns, was built at Prairieville, and tliose who had before worshiped in Lincoln county transferred their membership to this church. For a while this church had no regular pastor, but the rlon. Peter Carr, once'a state senator and a gentleman of liberal culture aiid great moral worth, was authorized to read for the congregation, which he did in a manner so acceptable that many of the members long regretted the change, even after havinjj: been served bv several verv able pastors. The church at Prairieville continued to flourish until the war when for quite a time the preaching of this denomination almost entirely ceased in the county.

This church, which is situated in the cxti'eme southwestern portion of Bufialo township, was organized about the year iSoD or IS'JO. by Kev. E. Jennings. At first the jdace of worship was a, school-house at buc a little remove from-^jwhere the cliurch now stands. There were but few members in the first organization, and these, as far as learned, were Joel Milan and v?ite, L I). Wa'-ner and wife, James i'iudky and wife,, and a lew others, whose names cannot now bo luui. The ehurcli, a logfitructure, about thirty by forty feet in size, was huih by the Bai)tists in 1SG2, wiih some assistance from the Cumberhind riosbytorians, who wore to be pcrn)itte;i to use it when not occupied by the iiaptists. The ministers who have otHciated here j

This cemetery is situated at a s!\ort remove from the church of the same 1 name. It is, "liowever, older than the church, as it was laid out as early as i 1813. The lirst interments ever made here were those of Robert Jordan i and his young son, James, both of whom were killed by the Indians on the ,' very spot where the cemetery is located, and near to the jJace where, side by side, they have so long been sleeping. The land upon which this ceme- a tery is situated lirst belonged to John Jordan, a brother of Robert, and at { the time of the killing above noted he set apart an acre for a public bury- 1 ing-ground. In ISSl three acres more were added and deeded to the elders \ of the C. r. Church and their successors in oftice. As a whole, it is a beau- ; tiful site, has been neatly fenced and adorned with evergreens, and beautified with ilowers and shrubs. There are some nice monuments, and nu- ; meroiis marble slabs mark the last resting place of the pious dead. No accurate record of interments has ever been ke]it, but it is the general opin- ; ion uf those best acquainted with this oM cemetery that no less than two ' thousand persons have been buried here. -j

Buffalo township was early settled, and by a class of people justly noted j for their industrious habits and moral character. These old' settlers had come principally from the states of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carulinas, and as early as ISIO some of them had built their cabins within exact tirnc at wliicli these early pioncerr^ settled in J'ike county, nor the order in wliich they came. About tlie time of the uominij ol' th(jse .".l>ovc named, or very shortly tliereaiter, came Jolm Turner, Daniel Bishop, James Crider, James Burns, C. M. Thurman, Joseph (Carroll, Josiah Henry, Alex. Henry, Wiliiam Alcl.oed, James Slark, Harrison Booth, Wm. K. Pickens, Jacob and William Baxter, Jacob Frye, K. L). Emerson, John Price, John Yeiiable, Joseph Barrett, Ja:ne^ Culbertson, liobert Jfeinpliill, William B. McQuie, E. L. McQuie, John E. Shannon, Samuel McGary, Kobert WaHace, Silas Pchea, Sa'.nnel Givens, James 1). McElwee, William Chilton, James Chilton, Williai!! li^o, Thomas]Dodds, David James, Da\»id Gurnsey, Pev. Davi:; Biggs, Morris Biggs, Samuel B. Clark, William ilolliday, Jiichie Ayres, John J. Smitli, James Frier, Pobert Muir, Price J. Yeatcr. Jeremiah Clayton, and others. These families were scattered over different portions of the townshiji. The Henrys, Allisons, Templetons, Starks, Byers, and otiiers were. ]ocate<l south of Buffalo Creek, and on lands equal to any to be found in the township. The McGaheys were located on Grassy Creek, and the McElwees and others on the ISioi.x. Q^he times when these parties came to the county are included between the years 1810 and 1830. At this early day the entire county was a wilderness, but these brave men went to work with a will to clear away the forests and to prepare the virgin earth for the reception of the seed from which was to spring the golden harvest. At first they labored under every disadvantage; the clearings were heavy, the implements for tanning were of the rudest character, and the Indians were a source of constant dread. But nothing daunted by their surroundings, they went vigorously to work; they felled the forest, fenced tbeir meager clearings, and planted their crops. When it was regarded unsafe to remain at ihcii' several home^ the}' removed their families to Buffalo Fort, situated south of the creek of that name, and on the land now owned by Thomas Isgrig. Here , a part v.-ould guard the women and children, while the rest wonld devote their energies to their farms. The crops raised in this way became common property of all, and though they were permitted tor a while to work but little, yet so fruitful was the new cleared soil that no apprehension of famine was ever felt. If the earth could be made to yield the brendjthe forests could be readily induced to supply the meat. Deer, 'turkeys, and other game were abuiKiant, and the hunter had little trouble in procnring all that the necessities of his household m.ight demand. But there were times when it became extremely unsafe to travel the roads or roam the forests. Tl;e murderous Indians were on the war-path, and the feafety of the white man dei'ended alike upon his caution and his skill. But the greatest care was soinetiinc^^ witliont avail, as tlie settlers were occasionally waylaid and shot down iioar their homes and in their tields. This was the case witli Kol'ort Jordan and ins vouni,' si.-n. Janies, wlio were kilknl and scalped while on their way to their farm near the present site of IJufialo Church. They were buried near where they had been slain, and the people, alarn:;ed at the liostilo demonstrations of the Indians, took refuge in the fort. Here they were a long time confined and forced to a dreary, monotonous life. Still they bore their hai'dships with that heroism characteristic of the early settlers, and seldom complained of their hard fate, but each did his or Iicr best to encourage the other, while all found in their confinement some degree of social enjoyment. One of the first weddings that ever occurred in the county took ]>lace in this old fort.

Peter Brandon, a soldier of this war, was inarried to Nancy ALcConnell during the time that they were virtually prisoners liere. This occurred in 1.81S, and the iiUeresting ceremony was ]>erformcd by Jolm Jordan, an estimable t'entleman, though we can find no account of liis having ever been either a preacher or justice of the peace. Mrs. Brandon, a highly esteemed lady of about ninety years of age, is still living and resides within five or six miles of the site of the old ibrt. After a few years the Indian troubles came to an end and the settlers commenced in earnest to imj^rove their condition. The heavy timber was cut away and farms opened up ready for the plow, better houses were prepared and out-buildings necessary for the keeping of stock and the storing of grain, were erected, llesponsive to their energies the soil yielded abundant crops, Tlieir necessities grew with their increased prosperity, and mills, schools, and churches were built up all over the country. Tliese vrere rude structures at first, but they met the immediate wants of the people, and with better times came better houses and improvements.

Tlie Jordans built the first mill in the township, and for quite a series of years it met the demands of the entire people. Soon, however, the country became more thickly settled and other mills were erected and other facilities of meeting the wants of a growing and prosperous community were introduced.

Among the early preachers of this township nniy be mentioned Rev. Jolm ilatthews, who organized Old Buifalo Church; and Ivev. Davis Biggs, a Briptist divine, who was also one of the fir^t preachers of Ramsey Creek, the very oldesi church in the county.'

Louisiana is sitjiuteil in tlio eaitorn part; of Unll-ilo township, fiivl just noiUi of the conilueiice of the Koix with the Mi.->issippi. The site of tlie town is II magniticeut one, and such as uaturc had seemed to prepare i'oc the location of a beautiful city. Getitly rising for several squares from the margin of the river, tlic surface becomes, for quite a distance, com]»aratively level, when, linally, it falls away with a gentle 8h;)pe towards the west and south. On the north are the bhiiis, which, swinging around towards tiic west, form a crescent shaped line of hills, which partially encircle the city. On the south, and below the Noix, is another range of hills, whose liighest point is ^Mount Clinton, an elevation of surpassing beauty. These, like the former range, trenJ westv,-ard, a^A. first falling away into footdiills, then into undulating tabledand, make the gap through which passes both the gravel and the rail roads. The city itself is well laid out. with broad, straight Btrceli', and sidewalks of unusual widtii. The town is substantially built, both tlie business houses and residences being of a better class and exhibiting more taste tliari is usually found displayed in cities of its size. The site Tij'ion wliich the town is built was first owned by John Bryson, who came from South Carolina in the fall of 1S1G, and in the spring of 1S17 pre-empted one-fourlh of section 18, township ol, range 1 west. When he first commenced the improvement of iiis land Mr. Bryson lived on the ground now occupied by the Louisiana fair grounds, and during the ensuing summer built the lirst house ever erected witliin the present limits of the city. This house was loc:itcd on Ninth street between Tennessee and Georgia streets. In 1818 Joel Sh.aw and Samuel Caldwell came out from Kentucky for the purpose of locating a town site, and being very favorably impressed with Mr. Bryson's location, bought that part of his claim adjacent to the river. Tiiis was laid out into lots, and constitutes what is shown on the original plat as the town of Louisiana.

The tovvn was laid out by James Jones, the first surveyor of the county, and was named for the state of Louisiana, and not after the beautiful face of some mythical Louise, as many have imagined. Tlie streets running east and west were also named at'tcr some of the more prominent southern stateSj such as Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, etc. The streets running 'jorth and sonlh were numbered from first to ninth, inclusive. First street was called AVater, and Second Afain street, then Third, and so on, in regular order.

The first improvements were made on "Water street, botii residences and business houses being erected here. These were, of course, the ordinary lofi; ttnu'tiire?. whose style of arciiilcciuro was always the same, alllioui^li tlie n)onot(»ny was sujnewhnl broken by the cabins soitu.'tiines being double instead ot"?ii)L^le, and it, is rcj)orted that a few oi' tlie more prctculious as- })ired to tlie height of a story and a half. The first hotel, or tavern, as it was then called, was located uii the corner of Second and Geor,<^ia streets, an unbridzen forest, and even where the tives had been cut away the land i was covered with papaw thickets and hazel brush. From Front street to of stone were dmnped near tlvo river. Tliis constituted fur some years the landing or lev}- of the city. It is said that C;\{)t. Xeil Cameron, a steatnboatman, contributed to tlic assis^tance of the city l\y payin:^ for tlie hauling of the rock; but there is no very j^ositive evidence that the city liad any help in cutting down the road, the total cost of which must have closely approximated an hundred dollars. AVe will here mention that among the very earliest brick buildings erected in the town was tlic one built on the corner of South (/arolina and "Water streets, by "William 11. Turjjin, as early as 182S.

In 1S53 Louisiana first began to assume the appearance of a thrifty business town, and t.) assist in advancing both the beauty and material prosperiy of the place tlie contract of grading down some of the hills and opening up some of the principal streets was awarded to Silas Farber and W. W. English. TIjc making of the levee, as it now is, was also included in tlie contr;:Gt, the C'ty having made suitable appropriations for this work. j

In 1835 the following business men, whose names have not before been mentioned, came to Louisiana: I. xv. Bryson, John L. AVilliams, Edwin i and Daniel Draper; and in IS-iO canie Williani Luce, Itobert Kercheval, Jacob Llock, Moras Dreyfus, and E. (}. McQuie. As early as 1S20 the people of Louisiana commenced to reach out for the trade of Illinois, and a ferry was started in this year as a uicans to induce the trade of that side of the river to come hero. Wilson Cook owned and operated this ferry until 1830, whc!i Jolm and Frank Burnett became his successors, and in 1843 their sons, Wash and Frank Burnett, succeeded them. These parties continued in possession of the ferry franchise until 1861, when they disposed of their right, since which time several parties have controlled it. It is, we think, at tliis time owned l^y Captain James McCanne, who continues from earlj" spring until late in the autumn to ply between the shores of the two Pikes.

The first pln-sician that ever located in ].,ouisiana is said to have been Dr. Albion T. Crow, Vn-Iio came in 1818, and just after him Dr. Stewart also located in the town. Some years after tliese, in 1828, came Dr. W. C. Hardin, who for many years enjoyed a large and luciative practice, and who is at this time one of the most genial and public spirited citizens of the place. The first minister v*-as ilev. John Matthews, the same whom we have before s])oken of as having organized Old Buffalo Church. Mr. Matthews was also the first school teacher in the town. He began his labors by preaching at the houses of h'S people, which he continued until the citizens of the town built a log school-house between Fourth and Fifth streets, on Virginia sou had a small mill near the pi-e^unt fair grounds in 1S:3<), luif many sunpose that the old tread-mill built by eitlier John Allet) or John Basye, ante- j dates this by not less than two years. There was no steam mill in Louisi- j ana before 1S35, wlien th.e lirst was erected by Benjamin Burbridge and i John S. McCune. Tliis mill is better known at this time as the Diamc.nd ] Mills. Soon after this another steam mill was built near the river at the ^ mouth of Xoix Creek, which was burned in 1S40. This last was built by B. D. Brown, and Nathaniel Fuqua. The City Mill was built in 1S53 or ; 185-1- for a plow factoiw arid v/as so used until it wa-' purcha^^ed i:v William ] Luce and E. C. Murray and converted into a flouring mill. interesting the early hi-tury of this city. I^ut before turning from the Louisiana of the past, with its miserable cabins and few hundred citizens, to the Louisiana of the present, with her splendid residences and population of more than five thousand souls, it would seem proper as a tribute to their memory ] to present here the names of all the old settlers that v/e have been able to - find out. They are as follows: John Bryson, John Tenable, James Yenable, John Walker, Samuel R. Caldwell, Joel Shaw, Rev. John Matthews, Moses Kelley, James Jones, Marshall Mann, Obadiah Dickerson, S. li. Bartlett, Uriah J. Devore, Jolin Schwimmer, M. J. Koyes, John E. Allen, John Basye, John Burnett, B. F. Burnett, Ezra Hunt, Charles Rouse, John Johnson, James Johnson, Henry Yeater, J. B. Yeater, Di*. A. T. Crow, Samuel W. Finley, Dr. Stuart, Levi Petti bone, Isaac Orr, dames Orr, AVillis Mirchell, Samuel Kern, John Mansiey, William Srephenson, James Finley, Benjamin Burbridge, Thomas Burbridge, John Ferguson, Daniel Ferguson, Edv.-in Draper, David Draper, Phineas Block, Jacob Blt»ck, William Penix, Job Wilson, Smith Cook, George Johnson, George Young, Dr. W. C. Hardin, William R. Turpin, Julm L. Williams, Joel Campbell, James E. Glenn, Henry

A lew of these old. settlers survive and «ire still citizens of Louisiana, but by far the o^rcater proportion liave passed away, and the present ])0]jnlation of tliecitv is com]vjscd <»f their descendants and those who have from year to year been settli!;;^ here.

For a Ionic time Louisiana continued to improve and the hope was entertained that tlie full growth of the city would not be attained nntil its population had been swelled to 20.000. A combination of circiimstances has cons]>irod to retard her progress and the^c ]!0W tend tokeej> back the prosperity of the place. . The trade of the town lias been seriously affected by the building of tVvO lines of railroad through the city. These roads permeate the ctamtry and ha\e, contributed lu build up oiher towns along their routes and thus draw away a larije prt^'portion of the trade which was once tributary to ].onibiana. The lllinohs country, the best agricultural region, contiguous to Louisiaiia, has. by the building of the Kansas City division of the Chicago & Alton liriilrocid. turned its trade lion] this city, formerly its natural market, to St. Louis a.nd Chicago, to whose very u'ates ihev have been brought by the construction of the above named road. Again, J3ijwling Green, the county seat, but twelve miles west of Louisiana, once a small village, has, within the last four or five years, grown into a town of near l,.*^.viO ]-eoplo, and the stocks of all kinds now carried by lier merchants make a business trip to Louisiana by the citizens of this pait of the county altogether unnecessary. The building of the "Short Line" railroad has also seriously affected the trade of the city and from more ]ioints than one. At Fran.ktbrd, whose people once came to Louisiana, the citizens are furnished with railroad communication to both Hannibal^nd St. Louis, and lience while tliey may go to the former for such articles as their own village cannot su})ply, their profjuce will naturally seek its final market in the latter city. At Edgewood and i*rairieville, tiie same state of things exists, the trade is turned either to LLannibal or St. Louis. By the building of this road the trade of Lincoln county, aho a large proportion of which once went to Louisiana, is now lost to the city. By the building of the St. L., Iv. & N. W, Baihvay tiomctinaes called the^'Long Line," Louisiana has been le^s injured than I)}' cither ot" the other roads, and yet we imar^-ine that few of her citizens have ever reali;ced any Ijenetit from its construction. The most injury it lias done has been to establisii two or three stations nortli of Louisiana, .1 from which botli stock and produce can be shipped direct tocitlier St, Louis or Chicaoro witliout either seekinir a, market in Louisiana or beintj brouorht i tiicre for tratisportation as heretofore. But not oidy are tlie above state- ! ments true as they atfeet ihe trade of Lotiisiana, but what is infinitely worse, j tliis state of things was brongh.t about bj' the citizens themselves, who al- I most bankrupted both tlio city and the township to aid in the constrnctiou '! of two of the lines of railroad above mentioned. P.ut the wisdom of tlie citizens may yet save the city. Theyjiave long recognized their condition and have <rono to work to improve it. It is true tliev cannot extend their terri- j tory and bring i^nrchasers for their wares i'rom a distance; but they can and 'j: have to a considerable extent already chaTiged the character of their business 1 and are now sending their own prodi^cts abroad. Instead of being satisfied ;j with a territory so circumscribed as to include no more than a single town- ^j ship, or so uinvise as to persist in trying to longer fatten upon eacli other, '1 Lhey have estabiishcd t';i,ctories of different kinds and are now niaking the ;| entire country pa}' tribute to both their skill and enterprise. In this respect . -.^ Louisiana has rapidly improved and is destined, within the next decade, to . j develop into one of the finest manufacturing cities to be found in tlie whole 1 region of the u})pcr Mississi]>pi. Situated in one of the finest wheat grow- ing districts to be found in the country; in the very center of the best to- j bacco lands in the state; contiguous to the coal fields of Illinois; with an 'i abundant supply of wood and water, and with unsurpassed shipping facilities . 4. to all the markets of the country or the world, there is no reason why the | prediction of lier future prosperity in this direction should not be fully realized. «

We pro])Ose nov/ to notice somewhat in detail tluj manufacturing interests of the city, also the schools and religious organizations, with her civic societies and other enterprises of public interest.

- The extensive yards of this company are located about one mile north of the city limits. These yards were established here in 1873 by the late Gov. C. C. Washburn and others, all of whom were residents of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The business was at first conducted upon a comparatively small scale, but some years ago Col. G. A. Bulfum was appointed to iheir control, and under his management the business has constantly and steadily in- creased, until at this time the yards are regarded as among the largest and best on the npper Mississipi. From them are now sent out annually many million feet of excolloiil lumbci which find.- its market in western Missouri and the state ol' Kansas. For the last few years Mr. "Washburn was the sole proprietor and the hunber was supplied from his extensive mills at La Crosse. Since his deatli, v^hieh occurred at Hot Springs, Arkansas, about one year ago, this immense property is held by his estate, but continues as before to be operated by Col. ]>ufl'am. In connection with these yards is a large and valuable planing mill which is adapted to the manufacture of every character of lumber for building or other purposes. These yards in connection wiih the mill furnish employment to a great number of men, and both receive and disburse during the year many thousands of dollars which go to sustain the other business interests of Louisiana.

This company was incor})orated June 1, ISSl. The incorporators were W. C. Freeman, xV. C. Sheldon, H. S. Hart, and F. D. Flye. The nucleus of this business is to be found in the efforts of Mr. I'reeman as early as ISTS v/hen he commenced to manufacture in quite a small way, arid in the same year he invented a wooden scoop, suitable for grocers' use, which subsequently, July 10, 1 878, and February 25, 1879, he had patented. These scoops grev.- into a ready sale. The fact that they were not steamed and bent was thought to make them superior to others in use, and the demand for thera gradually became greater and greater, so that in ISSl the above company was organized for their manufacture, as also to carry on the box manufacturing business. Mr. Freeman was made president of the company; A. C. SheldoTi, secretary; R. S. Hart, treasurer; and Frank D. Flye, manager.

They at once increased their facilities for manufacturing by building a commodious factory on the bank of the river in the northern portion of the city. To the manufacture of scoops, boxes and shipping cases were added. I'his con-j])any ncAV employs not less than twenty-five hands, and very soon a larger number will be required. Soon after the organization of the. company, Mr. Freeman purchased Mr. Hart's interest, and since then H. T^. iSc "W. O. Gray have bought out Mr. Sheldon. Under the new organization the ofhcors are "W. C. Freeman, president; H. L. Gray, secretary; W. O. Gray, treasurer; aud Frank D. Flye, manager. The trade of the company is rapidly increasing and they contemplate, in the early spring, to very much enlarge their factory and thus prepare to meet the heavy and growing demand for their i.'-oods. - . . .

This foundry was established in ls73 by W. C Freonian and "William E. Jackson, under the lirni name of Freeman t^c Jackson. Tlioy first commenced operations in a siuall bnildinij; on the corner of Fourth and Tennessee streets, [u the following yetir Mr. Jackson retired from the firm, since which time Mr. Freeman-lias conducted the business alone. So successful has been the venture that although the building has been much enlarged it is now iuiidequate to the business done, and additioPial room will veiy 600U have to be supplied. There is found here all the machinery necessary for successfully conducting the foundry and nuicliine business and the manufacture of steam engines, saw and grist mills, etc., constitute a part of the i work of this establishment. From ten to twenty hands are constantly cm- ! ployed according to the business in hand or the urgency required in turning out the work. ' 1 and was during the winter of 1882-3 very muck enlarged, and new machin- | ery of the finest quality and sufiicient to meet the demands of the business was put in. With the additional machinery of the fiactory of L. Tinsley & Sons to draw from, as occasion may require, we very much doubt whether there is a company in all this portion of the state that has superior facilities for making goods of all grades and prices, adapted to the wants of evpry section of our immense country, th.an have the gentlemen who control the factory in question.

In 1878 Mr. Samuel Reid began the manufacture of smoking tobacco, and conducted the business alone until 1S79, when A. J. McCune and W. X. Tinsley became associated with him under the firm name of Samuel Reid & Co. hi 1SS2 the present company organized as the Sam IJeid Tobacco Manufacturing Company, with the following officers: A. J. Mc- Cunc, president; Fred Dant, of Muscatine, Iowa, vice-president; W. X. Tinsley, secretary; and Samuel Reid, general manager. The above-named parties constitute all the stockhuldcrs. In 1S81 the company purchased the large stone building known as the Alexander mill, situated on the west side of Third and between Georgia and Tennessee streets, and supplied it with the latest and best machinery for the manufacture of smoking tobacco.

City Of I.Oui31Ana. C53

TiiC}' had co.pncity I'or iiboitt tlireo tliousand pounds per dii}', and were usiiallj kept running almoi>t to the extent oi" their ca])acity in order to 8U])ply a large and growing trade. 1 heir goods had becoiric justly popular, especially the well known and favorite "Joe Bowers" brand, and thoy found ready sale in the states of Missouri, Iowa, Ivansas, is'^ebraska, and I'exas, while occasional s]ii])inents wei-e nunle to Minnesota, "Wisconsin, Colorado, and also to the extreme southern states, as Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. On the night of the 2d of January, 18S3, this factory burned, and the company sustained a severe loss, but it is understood that the insurance, $21,500, will be used to supply other machinery, and that in a comparatively short time the factory will again be numbered with the leading industries of the city. ...

Hasplf-R Bro'S Vinegar Works

These works v,ere established in 1876, by S. 0. and W. J. Hassler. They are located on the northwest corner of Second and Tennessee streets. Besides manufacturing about three thousarjd barrels of pure apple vinegar annually, this firm also produces considerable quantities of " relined cider," which, like their vinegar, is easily sold in tlie best markets of the country. They are also fruit aiid produce brokers, and ship thousands of barrels of apples and great quantities of other fruits to the cities of the north, as well as supplying portions of Illinois and Kansas with the splendid fruit of Pike county. , .^ .,..,:; ...

This factory for the maiiufacture of cigars was lirst organized in 1860 by George Marzolf and Joh.n Seibert, under the firm name of Marzolf tfc Seibert. For seventeen years they continued to do business under the above name, but in 1S7T the firm name was changed to Seibert & Co., Mr. Marzolf being a silent partner. This factory employs seventeen hands constantly. and manufactures annually about seven hundred and fifty thousand cigars, many of which are used by the citizens of Louisiana. The factory i.^; on Jlie corner of Main and Geoi-gia streets.

The Addison Tixsley Tobacco Manufactdring Co

The business out of which h.as f>-rown the above-named colossal manufacturing company was first established in the year 1862 by E. C. Bright and j

Mr, Briprht jsold out his interest, and the style of tlie firm was then cliaii^'cd to A. & L. Tinslcj, but at the end of one year E, C. JJriglit a^aiu became a partner, wlieu th(; name of tiie coni])any changed to Tinsloy, l^right «fe Co. The above co-partnership continued i'or the space of eighteen months, wlieu both L. Tinsloy and Mr. Bright retired J'rora the firm and were succeeded by William M. Yanl.orn and Ilngh Allen, and the firm name changed to I'inslcy, A'anhorn cV>: Co. Tlicse jiarties continued business together until the fall of 1S07, when their factory was burned, together with two others of the same character - those of Glenn, Overall S: Co., and J. N. Henderson & Co, tlie fire originating in the last named establishment. For ten months Addison 1'insky was Jiot engaged in business, but oji the '20th day of September, 1 SOS, he commenced again, and under his own name, and continued alone for twenty-eight months, when his son-in-law, Jy. J. McCunc, was admitted to a partnership with him and the name of the firm became A. Tinsley & Co. In IST') or IbTl \V. iS. Tinsley was taken into the firm, the style of the same undergoing no change, and they coutiuued business, with tlie three partners named, until January 1, 1883. At this time a stock company was formed under the name and style of the Addison Tinsley Tobacco Manufacturing Company, and at the same time the firm admitted A. M. Tinsley as a partner or stockholder. In 1877 A. Tinsley & Co. bought the interest of E. C. Bright in' the factory which had been conducted by L. Tinsley and Bright, under the firm name of Tinsley ife Bright, since their withdrawal from the old firm of Tinsley, Bright ^^ Co., and continued to operate with L. Tinsley at his factory under the name of A. Tinsley 6z Co. for the period of six years, when they, A. Tinsley e^ Co., withdrew andleft factory Xo. 39 in the possession and under the management of L. Tinsley c*^" Sons. During this lime A. Tinsley & Co. were also running their factory (iSTo. 5) proper, and their connection with L. Tinsley was only with the view of enlarging their general business. At this time tliej' confine their o})erations to one factory, and with a very commodious building, the best machinery, and a long and valuable experience in the details of the business, they are enabled to manufacture goods of a vei-y superior quality and in quantities- to meet the demand of their extensive trade. They retain all their old and popular brands, such as "Addison Tinslcy's Fine Diamond, S(juare and Compass, Missouri Leaf, Royal Twist, Premium Natural Leaf, Hard Pressed Natural Leaf, Tinsley's Best, and Fine X." This factory now produces from 500,000 to 600,000 pounds annually, and it is sold from one ocean to the other, while in city, town, and hamlet, these well known goods can be found and purcliased. Missouri once used about seveii-cightiis of the product of this factory, but its fame has gone beyoiul the limits of our eoinmonwealth, and 'J'c.xas now ]cin]> all the states in the amount of its |iuic!iases and sales of these superior biands. About tlie lar^iiest manufacturing interest of the city, it is of incalculable advanta"-e to the material interest of Louisiana, fifty to nine hundred pupils, and twelve regular teachers have usually been i employed. Among those who have taught here and who liave more than a

Marshall, Missouri; Mrs. Gough, now superintendent of the Unionville { schools; Mrs. Sisson and Miss Mollie Templeton. Misses ]^[ary Harris and

Ada Turner, both of whom now occupy good positions in tl)e schools of ! Omaha, Nebraska, were also once connected with the faculty of the scliool of Louisiana. Dr. Sliannou, late superintendent of ])ublic instruction of the state, is at this time the principal of the high school, and is doing work of the most substantial and satisfactory character. The curriculum is similar to that of eastern academies or of our best western local 'collc'i'es, and piifficicntly comprclionsive to prepare tlie pii]>'i] for admission into some of the iiniversitied of the connlrj. The school buildijig is well furnislied with comfortable seats, teachers' desks, snituble and abundant blackboards, witli (uome cliarts, ma|)5, etc., and ajipai atus of such a character as t<> at least partially meet tiie wants of both teacher and pnpil. Tiie school has a librHry of over two thou.cand carefully selected volumes, which is bein<^ incre;isod from year to year, and whicli, nridcr the sn]>ervision of the superintendent, is free to the pupils. The people of Louisiana are justly proud of their school and are liberal in its support, imposing upon theiuselves a voluntary tax, sufficient, vrith the little aid received from the state, to conduct the school for not less than eight months of eacli year. The school is at this time, notwithstanding some recent irregularities in the liigh school, the probable result of previous bad discipline, said to be in a very llourishing condition, and with an attendance in excess of that of any previous year.

There is in tlie city a school for colored children which is said to be lar<relv attended and vers'' fairly conducted. The house is commodious, the furniture and other pretequisites ample, and the teachers well qualified for the discharge of the duties of their several stations. J. M. Fisher, a colored man of considerable scholastic attainments, is at the head of the school, and under his successful control, it is said to be unusually prosperous.

This institution v. as first organized as Pardee College in ISCS, and was for several years under the control of liev. John McAfee, and was conducted under tlie auspices of the Old School I'resl'vterians. The enterprise v/as Dot a success, and the building v/hich they had purchased, on the corner of Seventh and South Carolina streets, was sold to the Baptists in ISTl, and Eev. J. T. AV^illiams was employed to conduct the school. Under the new management it succeeded but little better than before, and the denomination failing to properly sustain the school, those most largely interested thouglit it prudent to sell the property, which was accordingly done in ISSl, when A. J. McCune, one of the stockhoklcrs under the Baptist regime, became the purchaser, and tlie school now took his name, being called AlcCune College. At the time of the change the school was incorporated, v.'ith A. J. McCune as pre.-ident, W. M. White, secretary, and xV. Slaughter, treasurer. The other corporate members are the ministers of the Baptist Church of the county, together with some of the intluential lay members of the same denomination. There are three or four teachers connected with the academic dcpurtmt'iit of the school, besides several who perform the ])crftiMCtory duties of superintendent, matron, etc. The scliool is still rc,<^ardcd ii)i a La})tlst institntiutij and L;is rcH'eived from llio members of this denomination a barge majority of v.hat pupils now attend it. Mi". A. t'laugjiter, the treasurer of the board, is at this time acting as principal of the school.