Randolph County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 14 of 18)

Maryland and both are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Bagby have been born the following children: William E., Huntsville, Mo.; Andrew J., Huntsville; one died in infancy; Mattie married C. B. FuUington, Randolph County ; Herald, lives in New Mexico ; Arthur, at home and Thomas, deceased.

During the Civil War, Thomas J. Bagby enlisted in the Confederate army and for nine months served under General Price. Mr. Bagby is a member of the Baptist church and has been a life long Democrat. Mrs. Bagby is also a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Bagby is one of the valued and substantial citizens of Randolph County and the Bagby family is highly respected.

Eugene H. Hurt, of Silver Creek township, is one of the best known and most successful breeders of Randolph County. He was born in the township where he now resides, Oct. 20, 1875 and is a son of Nathan and Virginia E. (Moore) Hurt, both natives of Missouri and descendants of pioneer families.

Nathan Hurt was born near Glasgow in Howard County, April 11, 1822. He dealt extensively in cattle in the early days, shipping a great many through southern markets and during the course of his career he owned a great deal of land. He came to Randolph County in the spring of 1866 and bought a farm near Vaughn school house in Silver Creek township. His first place there consisted of 160 acres, to which he afterward added until he owned 810 acres in that locality. He improved this place and spent the remainder of his life there. He died July 28, 1905 and is buried in the Clifton Hill cemetery. He was married Nov. 3, 1874 to Virginia E. Moore, a native of Missouri, bom near Yates, Sept. 8, 1852. She died June 21, 1917 and is buried at Clifton Hill. They were the parents of four children: Eugene H., the subject of this sketch; Everett E., assistant cashier of the Clifton Hill Banking Company; Olevia, died in infancy and Lurrine, married Joe E. Richardson and they reside on the old Hurt homestead in Sil-ver Creek township.

Eugene H. Hurt was educated in the district school and the Salisbury Academy. When he was 19 years old his father gave him 280 acres of land. He began improving this place and engaged in farming and stock raising and later became interested in pure bred stock and for the past 20 years has made a notable record in this important department of animal husbandry. He began breeding pure bred Shorthorn cattle in 1900 and at the same time began breeding pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs and also registered jacks and jennets. He met with success in all departments of breeding. He sold one jack, "Hurt's Big Ike" for $1,000. Mr. Hurt discontinued breeding Shorthorn cattle in 1910 and disposed of his herd. In 1916 he began breeding Hereford cattle. His first herd bull was "Hesiod Lad the 17th", No. 506764, a line-bred Hesiod bull on Anxiety 4th and Wilton foundation. His second herd bull was "Cy Bolton" No. 520383, a grandson of the celebrated "Domino" No, 264259 of the well known herd of Gudgell and Simpson. Mr. Hurt's present herd bull is "Dandy Fairfax" No. 724485 and a double great grandson of Warren T. McCray's celebrated herd leader, "Perfection Fairfax" No. 179767, on his sire's side. And his dam was "Correlioe 21st", No. 536522, a line-bred "Anxiety 4th" cow. Mr. Hurt has recently established a herd of pure blood registered Hampshire hogs. He has, perhaps, done more to raise the standard of various kinds of stock in Randolph County than any other breeder. Some breeders attain success in one line and some in another, but few can claim the distinction of being successful breeders in as many kinds of stock as Mr. Hurt.

Eugene H. Hurt was united in marriage Dec. 80, 1896 with Miss Annie Laura Spotts ; she is a daughter of Jacob and Susan (Fray) Spotts, both natives of Randolph County and now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Spotts were born the following children: Adolphus, lives in Randolph County; James L., Silver Creek township; William F., Clifton Hill, Mo.; David 0., Silver Creek township, and Annie Laura, the wife of Eugene Hurt. To Mr. and Mrs. Hurt has been born one son, Nathan H., bora Feb. 18, 1898 and resides at home with his parents. He is following in the footsteps of his father and is engaged in breeding spotted Poland China hogs.

Eugene H. Hurt and his son are both members of the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No. 161, Clifton Hill, Mo. and the Eastern Star and Mrs. Hurt is also a member of the Eastern Star, Amethyst Chapter. Mr. Hurt has been master of the Clifton Hill lodge for the past six years. He is a member of the Salisbury Chapter No. 133, and Centralia Council, No. 34. He is a Democrat and Mrs. Hurt is a member of the Methodist Church, South.

Mr. Hurt was the organizer of the Central Missouri Shorthorn Breeders Association. He was the first secretary of that association and later served as its president. He has always been active in all movements which had for their purpose the raising of the standard of stock and the promotion of the breeding industry. He is one of the progressive citizens of Randolph County and occupies a prominent place in the community.

Hugh Lamb, the well known and efficient county assessor of Randolph County, is a native of this county and a descendant of one of its pioneer families. He was born in Salt River township in 1873 and is a son of H. F. and Margaret S. (Halliburton) Lamb. H. F. Lamb was born in Macon County, Mo. He was a son of James Lamb, a native of Virginia, who settled in Macon County at a very early date, and after remaining there for a short "time removed to Randolph County with his family and settled in the vicinity of Jacksonville where he spent the remainder of his life.

H. F. Lam"b spent the greater part of his life in Salt River township, Randolph County, and died in April, 1910 and his remains are buried at Liberty church and his widow now resides in Moberly. They were the parents of the following children: Charles resides at Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Fred, Salisbury, Mo.; Hugh, the subject of this sketch; Porter, Worland, Wyo. ; Mary, married R. E. Bennett, Moberly, Mo.; Curtis died at the age of 23 years ; Gilbert, Salisbury, Mo. ; and Annie, married Arthur Howard, Moberly, Mo.

Hugh Lamb received his education in the public schools of Randolph County and was engaged in farming until he was 25 years of age. He then entered the employ of the McAfee Wholesale Flour and Seed Company and for 15 years was engaged in that business. In 1908, he made the race for the office of county assessor, but was defeated by George Thornburg. He was again a candidate in 1912, without opposition, and after serving four years was reelected in 1916 and is now serving his second term in that office. Mr. Lamb is a capable and conscientious public official and has ever given his best efforts to the faithful performance of the duties of his office and the carrying out of the trust imposed in him by the people. He has the assistance of only one deputy and for four or five months during each year, Mr. Lamb is about the busiest man in Randolph County. He has almost become accustomed to working night and day without noticing it.

Mr. Lamb was married Feb. 6, 1896 to Miss Maude Smothers, a native of Randolph County and a daughter of D. J. and Lucy J. (Elsea) Smothers. D. J. Smothers was bom in Randolph County in 1850 and died in Moberly in 1883. He was the son of Daniel Smothers, a Randolph County pioneer, who settled about three miles north of where the present city of

Moberly is now located, long before Moberly was thought of. Lucia J. Smithers now resides in Moberly at the age of 68 years.- Mrs. Lamb is one of the following children bom to her parents: Letha, married F. C. McAfee, Moberly, Mo. ; Ira P., died at the age of 30 years and Mrs. Hugh Lamb.

Mr. and Mrs. Lamb have made their home in Moberly since 1899 and reside at 319 East Rollins street. Mr. Lamb is a member of the* Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Arthur O'Keefe, of the finn of O'Keefe Brothers Wholesale Grocer Company and the founder of that business is one of the pioneer merchants in Moberly and for 41 years has been actively engaged in business here.

The O'Keefe Brothers Wholesale Grocer Company is composed of the brothers, Arthur, John C, William C. and Joseph C. O'Keefe. The business was started in 1879 as a retail grocery concern by Arthur O'Keefe who was joined soon after by John C. The first store was located on the corner of Reed and Clark streets. Some years later, the business developed into a wholesale house and the retail department was abandoned altogether and for many years past the O'Keefe Brothers Grocery Company has been one of the leading wholesale grocery houses in central Missouri. Their trade extends over a large scope of territory and has been constantly increasing as the years have passed. The firm occupies an entire block on West Coates street, their business being located in a thoroughly modern concrete and brick, fire proof building, 135x252 feet and five stories high. This is one of the important business institutions of which Moberly is justly prized.

Arthur O'Keefe was born in New York in October, 1851 and is a son of William and Margaret (O'Connell) O'Keefe, both of whom were bom in Ireland and came to America with their respective parents and were married in New York. Shortly after their marriage, they removed to Iowa and in 1858 came to Missouri and first located in St. Charles County. In 1860 the family settled at Renick, Randolph County, and later moved to Moberly where William O'Keefe and his wife both spent the remainder of their lives. He died in 1888 at the age ol 74 years and his wife died in 1918 at the age of 92 years and their remains are buried in St. Mary cemetery at Moberly.

Arthur O'Keefe received his education in the public schools and in early life was engaged in railroading prior to engaging in business in Moberly. In 1879 he engaged in the grocery business and since that time has been identified in the mercantile business of Moberly and is one of the widely known wholesale merchants of this section of the state.

Mr. O'Keefe was united in marriage in 1886 with Miss Mary Agnes Hurst, of Chillicothe, Mo., and they reside at 204 South Williams street, Moberly. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and one of the substantial and progressive citizens of Moberly.

Warrau L. Barr, treasurer and general manager of the Moberly Paving Brick Company, is at the head of one of Randolph County's most important industrial institutions which is the largest paving brick manufacturing plant west of the Mississippi River. The annual output of the Moberly plant is 20,000,000 bricks. The superior quality of the product of this plant is a recognized fact and the demand covers a large scope of territory, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. To give an idea of the enormity of the product of this plant, there is manufactured enough brick each year to construct a motorcycle road four feet wide, from St. Louis to Kansas City. Wherever the Moberly bricks are used, the city of Moberly is advertised for on the surface of each brick is moulded the word "Moberly."

The Moberly Paving Brick Company employs in the brick plant, 110 men and in addition to this the company operates its own coal mines in Randolph County. Previous to 1917, the coal used in the manufacture of brick here was imported from Illinois. In 1917, the Company acquired the W. H. McKieman coal mine which has been developed and improved by the installation of modern machinery and two miles of railroad construction from the mine to the brick plant and since that time they have mined their own coal and Randolph County people have received the benefit of this additional pay roll. Thirty men are employed in this mine.

Warran L. Barr, whose name introduces this sketch, was bom in Massillon, Ohio, in 1882 and is a son of M. and Mary Barr both, of whom reside at Canton, Ohio. Warran L. Barr is a graduate of the Canton Ohio High School and the Ohio Northern University. He became Secretary of the Board of Control and Department of Public Works of Canton, a city of 100,000 population, and in that position he had much to do with and was brought into close contact with construction work in which paving brick and kindred materials were used, and thus became interested in the scientific production of paving brick. Later, he was assistant superintendent of the Cleveland Axle Manufacturing Company and while in that position gained a wide experience in the manufacturing industry. Thus equipped, Mr. Barr entered the field of paving brick manufacturing and in 1914 he succeeded 0. W. Renkert as general manager of the Moberly Paving Brick Company. Mr. Renkert is now president of the company and vice-president and general manager of the Metropolitan Paving Brick Company of Canton, Ohio.

Mr. Barr was married in 1913 to Miss Bessie D. Farley of Washington, Pa. and to this union has been born one son, Warren L., Jr., age five years.

George Hepple, Secretary-Treasurer of District No. 25 of the United Mine Workers of America with offices in the Moberly Trust Co. Building, Moberly, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., 21 miles east of Pittsburg, May 7, 1884. He is the son of Thomas and Mary (Richards) Hepple. The mother is deceased and the father resides at Bevier, Macon County, Mo., where he is still actively engaged in mining coal at the age of 61 years. He came to Missouri in 1886 and settled in Bevier where he has since resided. To Thomas and Mary (Richards) Hepple have been bom the following children: George, the subject of this sketch ; Mrs. Dora Yocum, Bevier, Mo. ; John, a miner, Eevier, Mo.; Benjamin, also a miner at Bevier; Mrs. Bessie Weeks, lievier; Lydia Hepple resides at home with her father and Damon, also resides with his father.

George Hepple was about two years of age when the family came to IVIissouri. He was reared and attended the public schools of Bevier, and at the early age of 12 years he began working in the mines with his father and was engaged in mining until 1912 when he was elected District Secretary-Treasurer of District No. 25 of the United Mine Workers with headquarters at Moberly. This district includes Northern Central Missouri and Leavenworth County, Kan. There are over 8,000 miners in District ^0. 25. Mr. Hepple is well qualified for the duties of the responsible position which he holds and is a capable and conscientious official and stands high with the members of his organization as well as in the community at large. Mr. D. A. Frampton is president of District No. 25, United Mine Workers of America and he also has offices in Moberly.

George Hepple was married Aug. 29, 1909 to Miss Stella Keen, of Bevier, Mo. She is a daughter of William and Sarah Elizabeth (Buchanan) Keen, the former of whom is deceased and the mother is now the wife of Fred Itschner of Bevier, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Hepple was born one son, Lawrence Milton, age nine years.

J. S. Hackley, a member of the board of city councilmen of Moberly and a well known citizen of Randolph County, is a native of Missouri and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of this state. He was born near Waverly, Lafayete County, April 3, 1849 and is a son of James and Ann Maria (Bayliss) Hackley. James Hackley, the father, was born in Virginia in 1812 and came to Missouri when a young man and settled near Waverly, Lafayette County, where he was an overseer of slaves for John V. Webb. He was married in that locality and later moved to Ray County where he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives.

J. S. Hackley was reared on the home farm in Ray County and his educational opportunities were limited. He attended school only 61 days, but he has ever been a student of men and affairs and in early life had acquired a good practical education in the school of experience. The home of the James boys was in the same neighborhood where the Hackley family lived in Ray County and "Bill" Anderson was a cousin of J. S. Hackley's mother and thus Mr. Hackley was well acquainted with the James boys whose daring in later life is unparalleled in the annals of Missouri. Mr. Hackley relates many incidents in the life and deeds of the James boys. He relates an incident when he attended a theater in Kansas City with Jessie James just one year and three days before Jessie was killed by Bob Ford. At that time, Jessie James was known to his friends as "Tom Howard", and a reward of ten thousand dollars was offered for his capture. The plot of the play at the theater that night showed the holdup of a bank which according to the play was by the James boys. During the Civil War days a party of Federal troops and the James boys and "Bill" Anderson had an encounter near the Hackley residence in Ray County in which one of the Federal soldiers was shot through the shoulder and Jessie and Frank James and Anderson escaped through the dense woods. After the fight the Federal captain rode up to Mr. Hackley, father of J. S., who was plowing in a near by field and told him to unhitch his team and take the wounded soldier back to town which he did and James S., of this review accompanied his father. When they returned home about midnight, they found Mrs. Hackley getting supper for "Bill" Anderson and the James boys who were there waiting and they ".njoyed the feast of fried chicken immensely. They left about three o'clock in the morning and as usual were not heard from again for several months.

Mr. Hackley spent many years of his life as a traveling salasman and has had a successful career in that field of endeavor. He began as traveling salesman for the R. E. Wathen and Company, distillers of Kentucky, Oct. 1, 1898, but had been on the road since Jan. 1, 1876 and never lost a day's salary from Jan. 1, 1876 to July 1, 1918. He traveled over the United States and during his long experience he acquired a personal knowledge of every wholesale druggist and wholesale liquor dealer of financial standing from Boston to San Francisco and from Galveston to Duluth. He sold the wholesale trade, exclusively, with one exception and that was Huse Matthews of Moberly. As a salesman he held a record of business for the entire country.

Mr. Hackley has been a resident of Moberly for 43 years and has extensive investments here. He has, at all times, stood for every progressive movement that has been for the betterment and upbuilding of Moberly. He has seen Moberly grow up as it were and remembers when there was not a foot of street pavement in the town. He has the unique distinction of being the first man in the city of Moberly to pay his taxes first every year for 15 consecutive years, and he follows the same practice in the payment of other bills.

Mr. Hackley was married at Huntsville, Mo., in 1901 to Mrs. Miranda R. Clark of Moberly. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias.

Irvin L. Tuggle, one of the representative retail merchants of Moberly in the grocery business at 101 North Williams street, was born in Macon County, Mo., in 1880. He is a son of Henry and Sarah Tuggle, the former born in Randolph County in 1859 and the mother was a native of Iowa, born in 1861, who later came to Macon County, Mo. with her parents and was married there. Irvin Tuggle's grandfather, J. C. Tuggle, was a native of Howard County and was a pioneer settler of Macon County, taking up a farm near Excello, where he lived for many years.

Irvin Tuggle spent his youth in Moberly and was educated in the public schools and after graduating from the Moberly High School, he engaged in business. When 11 years old he began earning his own living by driving a delivery wagon for W. B. Jones, a butcher. He paid strict attention to his work, saved money and in 1910 formed a partnership with L. W. Ficklin and they opened a grocery store and meat i-iarket at 113 North Williams street where they carried on the business for five years. Mr. Tuggle then erected the building in which he is now located. It has a frontage of 60 feet, is 120 feet deep and is divided so that Mr. Tuggle rents a store to the Walker Electric Company which has a frontage of 25 feet, which leaves a large store for the grocery and meat market. In October, 1918, Tuggle & Ficklin sold out and Mr. Tuggle opened up his present business with a fine stock of high class groceries and meats and has an extensive trade.

In 1897, Mr. Tuggle was married to Miss Alice Kelty of Moberly. She was a daughter of Thomas and Rose Ann Kelty, the former a native 'of Ireland who came to the United States when 18 years of age and setfled in Moberly. Thomas Kelty was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the 39th Missouri Volunteer Infantry and served throughout war. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Moberly who lived to see the village in which he first settled, become a city. He died in 1898 and is buried in St. Mary's cemetery and his wife died in 1918. She was a native of Kentucky, born in Louisville. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Tuggle: Thomas Henry and Alliene Roberta.

Mr. and Mrs. Tuggle are among the well known residents of Moberly who stand for progressiveness not alone in their business, but are always ready to help all movements for the upbuilding of the city and county.

I. J. Schmidt, a well known and successful farmer and stockman of Randolph County is the proprietor of Maple Grove Farm which is located four miles west of Moberly, in Sugar Creek township. This is one of the -well improved and valuable farms of Randolph County. Mr. Schmidt was born in Adams County, 111. in September, 1863 and is a son of Henry and Justina (Lier) Schmidt, natives of Germany. They settled in Adams County, 111., in 1856 where they resided until 1871 when they came to Missouri, and settled in Randolph County, establishing their home in 1he woods just a short distance east of the present residence of I. J. Schmidt.

The father preceeded the other members of the family here in a short time and built a log cabin which was the first home of the family in this sparsely settled section of Randolph County. He was engaged in farming here until his death in 1881. He helped dig the first grave in St. Mary's cemetery and ten months later died and was laid to rest in that cemetery. His widow survived him for many years and died in 1912. They were the parents of the following children: Anna, Boorddicic who resides at Seward, Kan. ; Justinia Epping, deceased ; William, deceased ; I. J., the subject of this sketch and Katie, who resides in Moberly.

I. J. Schmidt attended the district schools in Illinois and "Missouri. He was about eight years old when he came to Randolph County with hie parents, and here he grew to manhood and in early life acquired the knowledge of farming which he has made his life's occupation. He first purchased 80 acres of land at a cost of $100 per acre, going into debt for a greater part of the purchase price. He was successful in his farming operations from the start. Shortly afterwards he bought another 100 acre tract. Two years later he purchased the old home farm and is now the owner of 355 acres which is one of Randolph County's valuable farms. Mr. Schmidt's place is well improved with a splendid farm residence with all modem conveniences including electric lights. The place is equipped with a gas power engine. The farm buildings are well constructed and conveniently arranged. The Schmidt farm is underlaid by a rich vein of coal which approximate about four feet in thickness. Mr. Schmidt keeps a good grade of cattle, sheep and hogs, specializing in Polled Angus cattle, Shropshire sheep and Chester White hogs. He is a strong advocate of raising the standard of stock and has many well developed progressive opinions along the lines of modern animals husbandry.

Oct. 16, 1890, Mr. Schmidt was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Steinkamp, of Moberly. She is a daughter of Herman and Anna (Wheeling) Steinkamp, the former of whom is deceased and the mother resides in Moberly. To Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt have been bom the following children: Leona, Geger, of Lott, Texas; Edward, Lora, John, Walter, Martin and Gertrude, all of whom are residing at home with their parents and Tena Heddinghaus wh'o resides on a farm west of town and Albert, a farmer east of town.

Phillip Mast, one of the pioneer farmers and stockmen of Handolph County who has played an important part in opening up and developing this section of the state and is now retired. He was born on a farm which today is the townsite of Monroe City, Mo., in January, 1856. He is a son of August and Catherine (Schreck) Mast, both of whom died at their home, nine miles east of Quincy, 111. There were six children in their family: Henry, of Elliot, Mo.; Justina, now Mrs. Ehrhardt, of Quincy, 111.; John, deceased, of Quincy, 111.; Phillip, of this review, and Barney, of Quincy, 111.

Phillip Mast spent his boyhood days on the farm in Illinois, and received, his education in the public schools of that state where his parents had returned from Missouri when he was a child. In 1881, Phillip Mast returned to Missouri, locating in Randolph County and a year later, purchased 40 acres of land for $550.00, upon which he built a small log house. The ground was covered with white oak which had to be cleared with great labor; the underbrush was cleaned out and in time, he had all of the land under cultivation. As he made money, he invested in more land and today has 182 acres of valuable land, under a high state of cultivation. The improvement of this place has been the work of his own hands and he may well look upon his accomplishment with pride. In 1908, he erected a fine farm residence of six rooms, modern in every way and he has a good bam and other farm buildings.

Phillip Mast was married, Nov. 25, 1879, to Miss Josephine Stratman, of Adams County, 111., the marriage ceremony taking place at Canton, Mo. She died Feb. 8, 1920, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, her little granddaughter, Rosalie, being buried at the same time. There were two children in the Mast family: George, born Sept. 11, 1880, and Martin, born Jan. 10, 1884. Both of the sons are engaged in farming on the home place, the father having retired.

Martin Mast resides in the old homestead residence with his father, while George is just building a bungalow across the road from hisj father's home. George Mast was married, May 15, 1918, to Miss Mary Bussen, the daughter of Theodore and Mary Bussen. Theodore Bussen died in 1910 and his widow now resides in Moberly. He was a merchant and came from Indiana to Martinsburg, years ago and engaged in the mercantile business. To George and Mary Mast was bom a daughter, Rosalie Georgia, bom March 26, 1919, and died Feb. 9, 1920.

specialize in Duroc Jersey hogs and Buff Cochin chickens. Their farm is underlaid with a four-foot vein of high-grade coal which has recently been opened up on their place and successful mining operations established which bid fair to be highly profitable. They are industrious, thrifty men of high standing in the community.

David A. Frampton, president of District No. 25, United Mine Workers of America, with offices in the Moberly Trust Company building, Moberly, Mo., is one of the most experienced miners in this section of the country and today holds one of the most responsible positions in the state. He is a native of Missouri, born at Richmond, Jan. 19, 1877, the only child living of David A. and Anna (Floyd) Frampton. The mother died in 1894 and the father in 1918. Both are laid to rest at Richmond. D. A. Frampton, the father, was a native of Illinois, but was reared in Jackson County, Mo., while his wife was born in Wales, accompanying her parents to this country when she was a small girl of five years old. Mr. Frampton came to this state with his parents and was here rtiared and married. He enlisted in the Union army at the outbreak of the Civil War, going from Jackson County, and served four years. He took part in the battle of Lone Jack and many other important engagements and when peace was established returned to his home and engaged in farming.

D. A. Frampton, the subject of this sketch, was reared on his parents' farm near Richmond, Mo., and attended the schools of Richmond until he was 13 years old, when he began to work in the mines. For 22 years, Mr. Frampton followed this vocation in different states whore mining operations were extensive, working his way up to his present important position, and no man knows the business, in all its varied details, better than he. Finally he returned to make his permanent home in his native state, locating at Richmond, and became the charter member of Local Union No. 298, United Mine Workers of America, which was organized in 1899. From first engaging in mining operations, Mr. Frampton had always taken an active part in the work of organization and his ability has been recognized by his fellow workers. In 1910, he was elected a member of the International Executive Board of the Mine Workers and in the fall of 1916 he was elected president of the United Mine Workers of District No. 25, assuming the duties of this office April 1, 1917, and is now serving his fourth term in this district, which has a membership of 9,000,

On Sept. 29, 1906, Mr. Frampton was married to Miss Loma Phillips, a native of Richmond, Mo., a daughter of John B. Phillips, She died Dec. 13, 1919, and was laid to rest at Richmond, Mo.

Mr. Frampton has taken an active part in* the civic life of his community and supports all worthy movements. He has resided in Moberly since May, 1916. For many years he has stood high in Masonic circles, being a member of the organization of Novlnger Lodge No. 583, is a member of the Consistory and Shrine at Kansas City, Mo. The responsibilities of a man in the position held by Mr. Ftampton are great, but he has measured up to its requirements. He is one of the capable men of ^ the state.

John C. Skinner, the owner of Cedar Farm in Sugar Creek township, four and a half miles northwest of Moberly, is a well known and highly respected farmer and stockman of Randolph County. He belongs to one of the pioneer families that came here when Missouri was on the frontier.. Mr. Skinner has passed 64 years in this county. He was born on the farm where he now resides Dec. 13, 1855, the son of Elcaney and Sarah (Walden) Skinner, both natives of Kentucky, the former born in Estill County, where he was reared and received hiis education. When old enough Mr. Skinner determined to take advantage of the cheap government land to be had in this state and in 1832 came to Randolph County, entering land in Sugar Creek township, the homestead now owned by his son. The patent to this tract of land was signed by President Millard Fillmore and it has never changed from the hands of the Skinner family. Elcaney Skinner passed the remainder of his life in Randolph County, and was buried in the family cemetery on the home place in 1891 and four years later his wife died. Forty members of the Skinner family are buried there. The children of Elcaney and Sarah (Walder) Skinner were as follows: Greenbury, of Cairo, Mo.; D. W., of Pomeroy, Wash.; Mary Ann, who married a man named Rogers and later a Mr. Turley, is deceased; James H., died in California; Louisa, deceased; John C; Luther, who lives near Cairo, and Sarah Frances Rogers, deceased, lived in Texas.

John C. Skinner first attended school in Sugar Creek township, he was reared on his father's farm. When he went to school he applied himself well under his first teacher, Sallie Robertson, who was wellj known in the district as an efficient instructor. Later Mr. Skinner was enrolled. in the Mount Hope district where he remained in school until his education was finished. After the school days were over he engaged in farming. He has lived in the country all, his life with the exception of four years when his daughter was in school and the family moved to Moberly for the time. In 1897, Mr. Skinner purchased the old home place and is the owner of 200 acres of valuable land. Since acquiring the old homestead he has made substantial improvements, built a good modem home, has fine barns for his stock and "Cedar Farm" is one of the attractive places of the county. The entire tract is underlaid with a vein of coal and when opened up will prove valuable.

March 10, 1881, Mr, Skinner married Miss Emma Frances Scott, a daughter of Dr. A. W. and Sarah H. (Wright) Scott, the former bom m Howard County and reared near Paris. Mrs. Scott was a native of Kentucky. She accompanied her parents to Monroe County when n girl of 10 years. She was reared and educated in that locality and later married Dr. Scott. The doctor and his wife came to Huntsville in 1865, where he was engaged in his profession as a dentist until his death in 1906. His wife died in 1896. Mrs. Skinner was the third of their six children. The other children born to Dr. A. W. and Sarah (Wright) Scott and who are now living are: 'Mrs. D. H. Merell, Ralls County, Mo.; Mrs. Luther Skinner, lives near Cairo, Mo. ; and E. C. Scott, of Huntsville, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Skinner was born one child, Ella Genevea, born Dec. 17, 1883. She died Sept. 14, 1901, just one year before she would have graduated from high school in Moberly.

The Skinner family have been known in this section for their church activities. Since locating in the state. Elcaney Skinner was a "Hard Shell Baptist," and when he iirst came to this county would ride on horseback 15 or 20 miles to church, going on Saturday and returning Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Skinner are members of the Christian church of Moberly. Mr. Skinner is a Mason, belonging to Lodge No. 36, at Huntsville.

Felix G. Elsea, who resides at 824 North Morley street, Moberly, is a successful and well-known farmer and stockman of Randolph County. He is a native of Missouri, bom in Macon County, May 28, 1854, a son of B. F. and Mary Jane (Grafford) Elsea. B. F. Elsea was born in Virginia and came to Missouri at the age of 19 years and first settled in Macon County. He came to Randolph County in 1866 and settled on a farm one and one-half miles northeast of Jacksonville. He bought land there and remained in that vicinity until 1890, when he removed to

Kirksville,, Mo., where he died. To B. F. and Mary Jane (Grafford) Elsea were born the following children: J. W., Huntsville, Mo.; B. F., resides three miles north o? Moberly; Felix G., the subject of this sketch; J. C, lives in California; and Lora Bell, died in infancy. The mother of the above children died in 1862, and the father was afterwards married to Telitha Taylor and to that marriage were born the following children: Mrs. Lydia Jane Hatler, Harve, Mont.; D. J., Monte Vista, Colo.; Mrs. Florence Holbrook, deceased; Lucy Henderson, Stronghurst, 111.; Catherine Barker, La Harpe, 111.; Dr. Homer J., Carthage, 111.; and Mrs. Lottie Stevenson, Alamoosa, Colo. The mother of these children now resides at La Harpe, 111.

Felix G. Elsea was educated in the public schools of Shelby County, Mo., and began farming in early life and has made farming and stock raising his life's work and business and has met with success in his undertakings. He owns and operates two farms and makes his home in the city of Moberly. He owns 70 acres in Sugar Creek township and 120 acres in Union township. He also owns a block of land in the city of Moberly, where he has a good modern residence and also a good bam and the place is supplied with water 'from two good never-failing wells. The Elsea residence was formerly owned by Lucian Taylor, who built it.

Felix G. Elsea was mamed to Rachael C. Holbrook in 1894. She is a daughter of Colbert and Nancy (Milam) Holbrook, who came to Randolph County and settled just west of Moberly in what is now known as the James Crotty place. They settled here in 1837. Mrs. Elsea was born on that place in 1853 and lived there during the Civil War. She was educated in the district school, attending school at the Hagar school house. Her father died in 1854 and her mother in 1894 and their remains are buried on the home farm. Colbert and Nancy (Milan) Holbrook were the parents of the following children: Solomon, was a soldier in the Confederate army and died at Jetmore, Kan., in 1912 ; Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, died at McAlester, Okla, in 1918 ; Caleb, died in 1855 at the age of 13 years; Buse, died at Clarksville, Texas, in 1865, while serving in the Confederate army ; Benjamin, a farmer and stockman of Sugar Creek township, a sketch of whom appears in this volume ; Mrs. Merinda Richardson, Orofino, Idaho; Nancy Emerson, Moberly, Mo., and Mrs. Felix G. Elsea, the subject of this sketch.

lege at Fayette, Mo. By a former marriage to Lucy M. Noble, Mr, Elsea has one son, Victor N. Elsea, bom June 3, 1880. His mother died when he was a child. He married Ethel Mark, of Madison, Mo.

John R. Campbell, a well known resident of Cairo township, who has lived there three-quarters of a century, was born three miles northwest of the townsite Nov. 30, 1845. He is descended from a pioneer family of Kentucky and this state. His parents were Samuel R. and Eliza (Darby) Campbell. Samuel R. Campbell was born in Lincoln County, Ky., in 1809. He remained in his native state until 1882, when he came to Missouri, locating in Pike County; the next year he entered land in Randolph County in Cairo township, the farm where his son, John R., was born. Samuel R. Campbell died in the fall of 1877, at nearly 70 years of age, and was buried in Union Church Cemetery. His wife died in 1882. Besides John L., there were the following children born to Samuel R. Campbell and wife: Susie, widow of W. Fredman Taylor, of Moberly; Euphemia and C. D., deceased; Mrs. Emily Boney, and Mrs. Mary H. McKinney, both deceased, and George, who was killed on March 7, 1862, at the battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.

John R. Campbell was reared in Cairo township, on the home farm, and as there was no public school system established in Missouri at that time received his education in the subscription schools. He also attended the Sherwood school, which was located on the Sherwood farm, a log house, furnished with split log benches. When his schooling was over Mr. Campbell engaged in farming, a vocation which he had learned as a boy on his home place.

On Aug. 7, 1870, John R. Campbell was married to Miss Mary Boney, the daughter of James T. and Elizabeth (Carr) Boney, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. She was bom on the Boney homestead, a quarter of a mile west of her present home, Jan. 5, 1851, reared there and educated in the district schools, and attended McGee College, in Macon County. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell moved onto their present farm in March, 1871, and have lived there ever since. In August, 1920, they will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

The Campbell farm consists of 317 acres, all under cultivation and well improved. The first house, built in 1871, is still standing and is in good repair, but has been enlarged and remodeled, and is one of the good farm homes of this section. Mr. Campbell has been engaged in general farming, raises Shorthorn cattle, keeping a registered male at the head of his herd and conducts a dairy business. He says that for more than 34 years, he sold milk and butter in Moberly and used an old-fashioned tread mill churn to make the butter. It is operated by two or three sheep, which he found more satisfactory than a gas engine.

To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have been born four children: Logan, deceased, was attending a medical college in St. Louis, and lacked but four weeks of graduating at the time of his death in 1893; Claudia, deceased; Ida May, the wife of Rec. G. L. Coffman, a Southern Methodist minister of Pilot Grove, Mo.; and Roy J., who lives on a fann adjoining his father's home place. He married Miss Neta Knause, a granddaughter of Valentine Rollins, a pioneer of Cairo township, and to them have been bom the following children: Allen Campbell, deceased; Mary Maud; Delmar Lee; Logan Oliver Coffman; Gladys Marie; Charles Logan, deceased; and Pearl Campbell. Gladys and Pearl are both attending high school at Moberly.

Mr. Campbell's grandfather, John Darby, was born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated there. After coming to America he became one of the instructors of Henry Clay, as the latter made his home with Mr. Darby when attending school. Mr. Darby was a public surveyor and while out on a surveying trip, took sick and died. Joseph Darby, Mr. Campbell's uncle, was the first person buried at Union Cemetery, Cairo township, his burial occuring Dec. 25, 1858, and the second person laid to rest there was Susanna Darby Fily, who died in 1859. She was Mr. Campbell's grandmother.

Mr. Campbell and his wife and W. L. Landram and his wife, a sketch of whom appears in this volume, are the only families now living on the Macon-Moberly road who were here in 1871, and they had many interesting experiences in the early pioneer days in this section of the state.

Roy Nichols, of Moberly, has been identified with the business interests of this city for the past 13 years and is one of the progressive citizens of this city of the younger generation. He was bom in Audrain County, Mo., Dec. 5, 1889, and is a son of J. D. and Cora Bell (Scrutchfield) Nichols, who now reside at 511 Johnson Street, Moberly. J. D. Nichols was born in Randolph County, March 5, 1852, and his parents were early settlers here. His wife is also a native of Randolph County and was bom Nov. 4, 1862.

J. D. Nichols came to Moberly in 1893, and in 1907 he engaged in the grocery business at 1209 Quinn street, and successfully conducted this business until November, 1919, when he sold it to H. A. Norfolk, who carries on the business there at the present time. To J. D. and Cora Bell (Scrutchfield) Nichols have been bom three children, as follows: Opal, married T. 0. Walker, of Moberly; Ruby, resides at home with her parents and Roy, the subject of this sketch.

Roy Nichols was educated in the public schools of Moberly and attended the Moberly High Schools. Later he took a course in the Webber Business College at Moberly. For a number of years he was engaged in the grocery business with his father and since Mr. Norfolk purchased the business he has been with him.

Roy Nichols was united in marriage Aug. 17, 1911, to Miss Delia Graves, of Moberly. She is a daughter of Robert and Lora Graves, both of whom were born and reared in Randolph County. The father is now deceased and Mrs. Graves lives at 1201 Henry street, Moberly. Toi Mr. and Mrs. Nichols have been born one daughter, Mildred Catherine. The Nichols family, reside at 1112 Quinn street and Mr. Nichols has resided on this one street fdr 25 years. He has a large acquaintance and stands high in the community.

George Staebler, a well known and popular conductor on the Wabash railroad who resides in Moberly, has been engaged in railroading all his life and for the past 17 years has been an employee of the Wabash Railroad Company, and during that time has been a resident of Moberly. Mr. Staebler was bom in Ottumwa, Iowa, March 27, 1886. His parents were Robert and Catherine (Guinea Staebler, who both died and left George and his brother, Harry E., orphans, at a very early age. They were reared by their grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Ann Staebler, of New London, Iowa.

George Staebler was educated in the public schools of New London, Iowa, and at the age of 14 years he entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company and for two years later he worked for the Rock Island Railroad Company for two months. He then entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company, and in 1903 came 1;o Moberly, which has since been his home. He has been in the passen- ger service for a number of years and now runs a train between Moberiy and St. Louis. He is a, thoroughly experienced railroad man and has a good record to his credit.

Mr. Staebler was united in marriage Oct. 21, 1908, to Miss HaiTiet A. Schoen, of Des Moines, Iowa. She is a daughter of -Julius and Louis (Kunkel) Schoen. Her father is a retired merchant now residing in that city. Mrs. Staebler is one of four children born to her parents, the others being as follow: Henry A., an automobile dealer, Des Moines, Iowa; William, an electrician, Des Moines, Iowa, and Agnes Louise, married Charles L. Taylor, Des Moines, Iowa.

Mr. Staebler is a member of the Oi'der of Railway Conductors. He is one of the well known and highly respected citizens of Moberly and he and Mrs. Staebler stand high in the community. Their residence is at 407 South Williams street.

John P. Mize, assistant chief of police of Moberly, Mo., is one of the well known, popular and efficient officers of the Moberly pohce department and has to his credit ten years of devotion to duty in this city. Mr. Mize is a native of Kentucky. He was born in Logan County, Ky., Jan. 25, 1888, and is a son of John R. and Olive (Herndon) Mize, both also natives of Logan County, Ky.

John R. Mize served in the Confederate army during the Civil War under General Morgan and was with that celebrated Confederate leader when he was captured by the Union forces. He was captured at the same time that General Morgan was and was confined in the same Federal military prison with him. After the war, John R. Mize returned to his home in Kentucky where he spent the remainder of his life. He died at Epley, Ky., in 1892, and his remains are buried there. His widow still survives him and resides at Cave Spring, Logan County, Ky.

John R. and Olive (Herndon) Mize were the parents of the following children: Anna, married Frank Warder, Cave Spring, Ky. ; Lena, married Noah Hall, Cave Spring, Ky. ; Marvin, was accidently killed at the age of 18 years, on Feb. 2, 1900, on the Louisville and Nashville railroad in Kentucky; Charles, Cave Spring, Ky. ; Robert, Auburn, Ky. ; Albert, Cave Spring, Ky. ; and John P., the subject of this sketch.

John P. Mize was reared in Kentucky and was educated at Cave Spring, Ky. He began his career in the capacity of brakeman on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. In 1910, he came to Moberly and entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company, as brakeman, and three years later he was appointed a member of the Moberly police force and in 1915, he was promoted to assistant chief of police and has since served in that capacity, and has won a well merited reputation of being one of the capable and fearless officers of the Moberly police force.

Mr. Mize was united in marriage June 22, 1914, to Miss Gertrude Chandler, of Moberly. She is a daughter of Gus and Lena (McCanne) Chandler, of Moberly. To Mr. and Mrs. Mize have been born a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth.

Mr. Mize is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Duff G. Phillips, of Moberly, assistant claim agent for the Moberly and Western Division of the Wabash railroad and a veteran of the World War, is a native of Kansas. He was born at Tonganoxie, Kan., Aug. 11, 1871, and is a son of C. W. and Rose (McMurty) Phillips, both natives of Indiana and now residents of Lawrence, Kan.

C. W. Phillips is a Union veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted in Indiana, becoming a member of Company I, 39th Indiana Infantry, and served in the army four years. After the close of the war, he returned to his home in Hamilton County, Indiana, where he was married and shortly afterwards went to Kansas and settled in Leavenworth County. He resided there for a number of years before moving to Lawrence, where he now resides. The following children were born to C. W. and Rose (McMurty) Phillips: Duff G., the subject of this sketch; 0. C, an attorney in Kansas City, Mo. ; C. M., a special agent for the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, Kansas City, Mo. ; Mary, married George Dews, Lawrence, Kan. ; Florence, married Robert Hicks, a live stock commissionman, St. Joseph, Mo. ; Alta Phillips, who is advance agent for a Chautauqua company, Lawrence, Kan., and Nettie, married Charles Spray, Lawrence, Kan.

Duff G. Phillips was educated in the public schools and after attending Tonganoxia Academy, he entered the Kansas University, Lawrence, Kan., and was graduated from the art department in the class of 1898. He then entered the law department and was graduated in 1900. He was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Kansas City, Mo., for three years and afterwards engaged in railroading and for seven years fired a locomotive on the Wabash railroad out of Moberly. He practiced law in Moberly for four years and for the past six years has been claim agent with the Wabash Railroad Company with the exception of the time when he served in the army. July 1, 1920, he became superintendent of safety for the Wabash Railroad Company, with headquarters at St. Louis, Mo.

Aug. 27, 1917, Mr. Phillips entered the officers training school at Fort Sheridan, 111., and was commissioned first lieutenant Nov. 27, 1917. He was assigned to the 60th United States Infantry at Camp Green, N. C, and remained with this regiment throughout its career in the World War. He went overseas with his regiment in April, 1918, as a part of the 5th Division, also known as the Red Diamond Division. This division was used on the defensive sectors of the western front until September, 1918, when it took part in the St. Mihiel drive and went over the top Sept. 11, 1918, and was in the Argonne drive on the front line when the armistice was signed Nov. 11, 1918. Mr. Phillips was promoted to captain while on the Argonne drive and was made adjutant of his regiment. Immediately after the armistice he was made captain of the Headquarters Company and was stationed at Esch Luxemberg until July, 1919, when he returned to the United States and was mustered out of service at Camp Taylor, Ky., July 29, 1919, after having served nearly two years. Captain Phillips was offered a permanent commission as captain in the regular army, but dechned to accept.

On Aug. 19, 1897, Duff G. Phillips was married to Lucy B. Steele, of Oak Grove, Mo. She is a daughter of Samuel and Catherine Steele, early settlers in Jackson County, Mo. The father died in 1898, and the mother in 1899. Their remains are buried at Oak Grove, Mo. To Captain and Mrs. Phillips has been bom three children : Stanley, a student in Missouri Wesleyan College at Cameron, Mo. ; Norton, a member of the senior class of the Moberiy High School, and Homer, attending the grade schools of Moberiy.

Captain Phillips is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and is a 32nd degree Mason, and also holds membership in the Moberiy Chamber of Commerce.

John N. Taylor, wholesale and retail dealer in pianos and automobiles of Columbia, is one of the leading business men of this section of Missouri, where he has built up a fine business and is one of the oldest merchants of this section of the state. He has been in business in Missouri for more than a half century. He was bom in Pennsylvania and reared and educated there until 15 years of age when he came west,

In 1870, Mr. Taylor entered business at Huntsville, Mo., first as a fine cabinet maker, a trade in which his skill placed him as a master workman. This line developed to such an extent that he began to carry a stock of furniture and pianos and developed into a considerable establishment. Mr. Taylor was successful from the start and became recognized as one of the leading businessmen of the town, where he conducted his store until the fall of 1909. That year he moved to Columbia to take advantage of the excellent educational facilities afforded there for the education of his children.

Within a short time, Mr. Taylor established the main office of his business in Columbia with branches at Huntsville, Brookfield, Moberly and Macon.- His business has increased materially within the last decade and he is now one of the large and successful merchants of this' section. Under the excellent management of Paul S. Witten, Mr. Taylor has been able to devote his time and energies to the enlargement of his house which is the pride of the city of Columbia and enjoys the patronage of the best citizens and the public. A full line of musical instruments is carried in stock, phonographs and a special service is maintained in records. No man has achieved a greater independent success in commercial life than Mr. Taylor, whose vision from the start has led him to take the right course aided by his personal supervision of all detail and his enthusiasm, all of which combined for a prosperous career.

Mr. Taylor for the last 15 years has dealt largely in automobiles and is now the largest dealer in Boone and Randolph counties. Mr. Taylor lived at Huntsville, Randolph County, Mo., from 1870 to 1909, or 39 years.

In the fall of 1870, Mr. Taylor was married to Miss Lida Straup, who died in 1886, after becoming the mother of four children. In 1889, Mr. Taylor was married to Miss Elizabeth Reed, and to this union two daughters and 5 sons were bom. Elizabeth Reed Taylor was the daughter of Captain Thomas B. Reed and his wife, residents of Huntsville, where he was a lawyer of recognized ability and worth. Mrs. Taylor has inherited many of the traits of her parents and is one of the representative women of the cultured city of Columbia.

Charles F. Crist, a well-known insurance man of Randolph County, who is the representative of the International Life Insurance Company of St. Louis, is a member of one of the pioneer famihes of this section of the state. He was born in Chariton township, Randolph County, Aug. 9, 1875, and is a son of Joseph and Nancy R. (Merrick) Crist. The mother now resides on the home farm in Chariton township, which has been her home since 1874.

Joseph Crist was a native of Ohio and served in the Union army during the Civil War with an Ohio infantry regiment. He served for four years and took part in many important battles and minor engagements, including the battle of Shiloh. Following the close of the war he engaged in the mercantile business in Ohio and later was in the general commission business in Chicago, 111. Later he came to Missouri and located in Chariton township, Randolph County, where he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising until the time of his death at the age of 52 years. He was prominent in the work of the Farmers Alliance and was purchasing agent for that organization for some years.

Owen Crist, father of Joseph Crist, came to Missouri about the same time that Joseph Crist came here. He was a mechanic and worked at his trade at College Mound and Darksville. He lived to be 75 years of age. His remains are buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery and Joseph Crist is buried at the same place.

The following children were born to Joseph and Nancy R. Crist: Lawrence L., who resides On a part of the old homestead in Chariton township; William O., a farmer and stockman in Chariton township; Charles F., the subject of this sketch, and Noah P., who is engaged in the grocery business at Huntsville, Mo.

Charles F. Crist was educated in the public schools of Randolph County and the Stanbury Normal School. He then was engaged in farming for three years on the home place when he entered the employ of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Huntsville. Six months later, he went with J. M. Hammett Banking Company, of Huntsville, and for 19 years was cashier of that well-known institution. In 1918, he resigned his position there and became the representative of the International Life Insurance Company, to which he has since devoted his attention, and has met with marked success. Mr. Crist located at Moberly in January, 1920.

M. (Jackson) Terry, both of whom are now deceased. They were very early pioneer settlers in Chariton township. To Charles F. Crist and wife have been bom three children: Joseph W., Charles and Louanna.

Joseph W. Crist is also engaged in the fire insurance business and is state special agent for the Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Company of New York. He was educated in the public schools of Huntsville and was graduated from the Huntsville High School in the class of 1916, and was a student in the University of Missouri at Columbia for two years and then attended the Gem City Business College, at Quincy, 111. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Huntsville, Mo., the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Moberly and is one of the capable and progressive young men of Randolph County. i

He-niy W. Owen, a retired merchant of Moberly, belongs to one of the pioneer famihes of Missouri. He was bom in Sugar Creek township, May 15, 1860, the son of Eli and Mary Jane (Grimes, Morgan) Owen. Eli Owen was bom in Kentucky, in 1819, and died in 1892. He came west and took up land where he farmed and also became one of the first dairymen of Moberly. Twenty-five acres of this homestead has been platted as part of East Moberly and Henry W. Owens still owns seven acres of this original tract.

Eli Owen was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge, being a charter member of the Moberly lodge and a Knights Templar. Mary Jane Grimes (Morgan) Owen was bom in West Virginia and died here in 1904, aged 82 years. Her father, Henry Grimes, came west at an early day, from West Virginia, driving a prairie schooner and a fine old carriage. Mr. Grimes took up land just east of the present site of Moberly when Indians were frequent callers, and as they wished to avoid the Redskins, followed a dog out of the house, as the animal disliked Indians and always gave the alainn when any were in the vicinity.

The following children were born to Eli and Mary Owen: Henry, of this review; Minnie, the wife of A. D. Gross, of Macon. To a former marriage of Eli Owen to Amanda Baker, the following children were born: T. D., of Vernon County, Tex.; Nancy, the wife of Ezekiel Parrish, and Emily, the widow of William Meals, of Moberly. By a former marriage Mary Grimes Morgan had two children : J. G. Morgan, of Atlanta, Mo., and L. M. Morgan, deceased.

Henry W. Owen attended the public schools of Sugar Creek township and the schools of Moberly. He was engaged in teaming for a year when he went to work for the Wabash railroad in the bridge and building department, where he remained 22 years, but resigned to engage in business for himself when he bought an interest in the grocery business with J. W. Thackston, in 1905, and continued in that line 14 years. In 1919 the partners sold out. He owns a fine brick residence at 537 Union avenue, built in 1911, and has an interest in the store building where he and his partner operated the grocery.

Feb. 20, 1881, Mr. Owen was married to Miss Ella Spires, who died in 1897. The following children were born to them : Albert J., deceased ; Arthur H., connected with the Wabash railroad; H. W. Owens, married Miss Lena Menefee, of Moberly; they have no children; she has five brothers and sisters; Shirley, of Woodville, Mo.; J. R., of Cherry, Neb.; M. B., of Houston, Tex. ; Grace, the wife of E. P. Bales, of Kansas City, and Mattie, the wife of Iva Cole, of New Columbia, Mo., deceased.

When the Grimes family located here Hannibal, Mo., was the nearest trading point and the bacon which the farmers had to sell was loaded on a wagon and taken to Hannibal, where it was exchanged for supphes. Mr. Owen tells that as a boy he remembers that matches, 12 in a box, were worth 10 cents a box.

Chester L. Rentchler, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Clifton township, whose farm is situated about two and one-half miles north of Clifton Hill, is a native of Illinois. He was bom near Bellville, St. Clair County, July 2, 1863, and is a son of Benjamin F. and Marie (GriflSn) Rentchler. They were the parents of the following children: Chester L., the subject of this sketch; Edgar C, St. Louis, Mo.; and Albert G., St. Louis, Mo. The father died near Bellville, 111., in 1868, and the mother was afterwards married to William D. Howard, and the following children were bom to that union: May, Lebanon, 111.; Joseph, East St. Louis, 111.; Mrs. Carrie I. Stark, Lebanon, 111., and Roy, Lebanon. The mother now resides at Lebanon, 111., and is 81 years of age.

Chester L. Rentchler was reared in Illinois and educated in the public schools. He has made farming and stock raising his occupation since early manhood. In 1893, he came to Randolph County and bought 160 acres which constitutes his home place. He has made many improvements and keeps his place in an excellent state of cultivation. He has a good farm residence and a substantial barn and other farm buildings. He is a strong believer in and practices soil fertilization and conservation. In addition to his general farming he raises hogs of which he has about 30 head and he is also a successful sheep raiser, having raised sheep ajl his life, and usually keeps on hand between 50 and 100 head. He has a large acreage of blue grass and his is regarded as one of the best blue grass farms in this section.

Mr. Rentchler was married Oct. 7, 1896, to Mrs. Lora J. Lemon, of Clifton township, who was the mother of two children by a former marriage: William C. Lemon, who lives on his mother's farm, and Grace Lemon, who died Dec. 2, 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Rentchler have been bom two children: Louis and Lutie, twins, who reside at home with their parents.

W. H. McLean, of Clifton Hill, Mo., a large land owner and an extensive farmer and stockman, is a native son of Randolph County. He was born about two and one-half miles north of Clifton Hill, Sept. 20, 1872, and is a son of J. K. and Cordelia (Rowe) McLean. The mother died in 1878 and the father now lives retired at Clifton Hill. They were the parents of the following children: W. H., the subject of this sketch; C. F., who is engaged in farming two and one-half miles north of Clifton Hill.

W. H. McLean was reared in Clifton township and educated in the public schools and Westminister College at Fulton, Mo. He began farming and stock raising in early life and was successfully engaged in general farming, stock raising and feeding cattle for the market. In 1920, he sold his farm north of Clifton Hill, but still owns 212 acres of land near Springs and 100 acres near the Chariton County line, and 97S acres in Benton County, Mo. In 1911, Mr. McLean moved to Clifton Hill to give his children the advantages of the excellent public schools of that town and has since resided there.

Mr. McLeap was married Dec. 12, 1894, to Miss Allie Milam, a daughter of Judge Joseph Milam, deceased. He was a native of Chariton township, Randolph County, and a son of Daniel Milam, one of the early pioneers of that section of the county. To Mr. and Mrs. McLean have been born seven children: Joseph, lives near R-andolph Springs, married Lucille Burton; Frances, Jack, Mary, Josephine and Evelyn, residing at home with her parents.

Mr. McLean is a progressive man and has made a success of his undertakings. He is a good business man, a capable farmer and stockman and stands high in the community.

John O'Leary, chief dispatcher of the Moberly Division of the Wabash railroad, is one of the veteran railroad men of the Wabash system p.nd although comparatively a young man, has been in the service of this company for 35 years, and for the past 16 years has held his present responsible position. Mr O'Leary was bom in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 24, 1868, and is a son of William and Margaret (Daly) O'Leary.

William O'Leary was a native of County Limerick, Ireland. He came to America at the age of 19 years and vs^as in this country but a short time when he became interested in railroad construction work, which was an active field of industry at that time. During the Civil War, he was engaged in the railroad construction work south of St. Louis. In 1872, he came to Moberly and bought a home on the corner of Rollins and Morley streets. This place is still owned by his estate. He was roadmaster for the St. Louis, Kansas City, and Northern railroad, from Mexico to Ottumwa, Iowa, for many years. He afterwards built the branch of the Missouri Pacific from Kansas City to Joplin, Mo. He also constructed a portion of the Rock Island railroad from St. Joseph, southwest through Kansas to Indian Territory. He reconstructed the Colorado Midland from Denver to Salt Lake City. He invented the first track laying machme and with it broke all previous track laying records, by laying five and three-fourths miles of track per day. He was an active and successful man of affairs. He died in Moberly in March, 1915. His wife, who was a native of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland, died in 1896, and her remains with those of her husband, are buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Moberly, Mo. They were the parents of the following children: John, the subject of this sketch; James, who is engaged in the insurance business in Moberly ; Patrick, a teller in the Bank of Moberly.

John O'Leary was educated in the pariochial schools and the Moberly High School and began his career as a Wabash railroad employee as a messenger boy in the shops at Moberly and learned telegraphy there. At the end of two years he became telegraph operator at the Wabash depot and held that position for four years. He was then office manager for four years, and from that position was appointed train dispatcher, and March 1, 1904, he became chief dispatcher and has held that position to the present time.

Mr. O'Leaiy was married Oct. 24, 1904, to Miss Anna McCoy, of St. Louis, Mo. She is a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Langan) McCoy, both natives of Ireland. They were married in Ireland and came to Moberly about 30 years ago. Here Mr. McCoy was engaged in tailoring about ten years, when he moved to St. Louis, where he now resides at the age of 84 years. His wife died in January, 1909, and is buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, St. Louis. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Frank Borgemeyer; William, deceased; Margaret, who resides in St. Louis; Agnes, Frank and May, who reside in St. Louis, and Mrs. O'Leary, of this sketch. To Mr. and Mrs. O'Leary have been born three children: Margaret, Katherine and Dorothy Jane.

Mr. O'Leary is a high type of citizen and is thoroughly master of the exacting requirements of his responsible position, and the O'Leary family is one of the prominent and highly esteemed families of Moberly and Randolph County.

James S. Williams, progressive farmer and stockman of Salt Spring township, is a native of Missouri and a descendant of Kentucky pioneer stock. He was bom in Howard County, Mo., Feb. 24, 1857, a son of William and Jeanette (Blakeley) Williams, both natives of Kentucky, who came to Howard County with their respective parents and were reared and married there. William Williams was born in Jessamine County, Ky., and his wife was born in Madison County, Ky. They were buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Randolph County. The father died at the age of 65 years and the mother at 80.

William and Jeanette (Blakely) Williams were the parents of the following children: William T., lives in Howard County; James S., the subject of this sketch; Josiah, has been justice of the peace at Yates, Mo., for the past 25 years; Martha, married John F. Stark, at Oakley Union, Tex.; John, died at the age of 25 years; Susan, married Jacob Walker and died, leaving two children, Elizabeth and Nannie; Sarah F., married Berry Hudson.

James S. Williams attended the district schools at Locust Grove and in the White school district in this county, having come here with his parents in 1869, when he was 12 years old. He has followed farming and stock raising all his life and during the course of his career, he has owned several farms in this section. He bought his present place in 1913. This farm was formerly owned by Monroe Minor, and John Henry Minor, owned it prior to Monroe Minor. The place is located in

Salt Spring township and contains 217 acres, including 142 acres of rich bottom land. The place is well watered and is one of the valuable stock farms of Randolph County. It is a well improved farm with a good residence and two large bams. One bam is 48x60 feet in dimensions and has a capacity of 65 tons of loose hay and the other barn is 20x30 feet. In addition to general farming, Mr. Williams raises cattle, hogs and horses. Mrs. Williams is successfully engaged in poultry raising, specializing in Plymouth Rock and Brown Leghorn chickens. She also raises Narragansett turkeys and has made an unusual record in raising large turkeys, some of which when marketed, have weighed 26 pounds each.

Mr. Williams was married. May 13, 1886, to Miss Susan Anna Robb, a daughter of Joel and Martha (Baskett) Robb, natives of Howard County, where they now reside on a farm. Joel Robb served in the Confederate army under Gen. Sterling Price and is now 75 years old. The Robb and Baskett families came from Kentucky to Howard County, Mo., in the very early pioneer days. To Mr. and Mrs. Williams have been -bom two sons: Irven, who was bom in Howard County, March 23, 1889, and married Wylma Buck and they have five children, Charles, Nellie, Lester, Bryson and Horace Leroy; and Horace Williams was born in Howard County, Aug. 8, 1891, and married Clara Malpne and they have one daughter, Mildred.

Mrs. James S. Williams is one of the following children born to Joel and Martha (Baskett) Robb: Mrs. Williams; Bessie, married William Banning, and is deceased; Grace, married Robert Burnham, and lives near Armstrong, Howard County, and Curtis, married Earl Williams, Leadore, Idaho.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of the Baptist church at Sharon, Howard County, and he is a member of the Randolph County Farm Club, and is a substantial citizen of this county.

Shackel Palmer, a well known and progressive farmer and stockman of Chariton township, was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, about 30 miles from Toronto, Oct. I, 1862. He is a son of William and Sarah (Elliott) Palmer.

William Palmer was bom in London, England, Sept. 27, 1828, and now resides with his daughter, Mrs. T. A. Day, in Chariton township, having reached the advanced age of 92 years. His wife died Oct. 26, 1889, at the age of 56 years and her remains are buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Elliot, a farmer of Chariton township; William, was a prominent attorney and was twice elected prosecuting attorney of Randolph County and was ' engaged in the practice of law at Moberly at the time of his death in 1897; Malcolm, a farmer and stockman of Chariton township ; Shackel, the subject of this sketch; George H., died at the age of 25 years and is burled in Mt. Carmel Cemetery; Samuel, a farmer and stockman of Chariton township, and Sarah Margaret, married T. A. Day and they live in Chariton township.

Shackel Palmer attended school in the Mt. Caimel district and in early life engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1885, he bought 120 acres of land where his present home is located. He bought more land later and is now the owner of a well improved farm of 350 acres. His place is well improved with a good substantial residence and other farm buildings. The place is well watered, the supply being pumped by two wind mills. In addition to general farming he feeds a great many cattle and hogs for market.

Judge Chrisman served as county judge of Randolph County for six years and his associates on the county court were Judges Wayland and Cosby. Judge Chrisman and his wife were both natives of George^ town, Va., and were married there and settled in Randolph County, prior to the Civil War. He died at the age of 68 years and his wife was about 55 years old at her death. Their remains are buried in the Earnhardt Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children : Mrs. Mary Frances Wright, deceased; Mrs. Ella Price Wright, lives near Darkesville; Mrs. Palmer of this sketch.

To Mr. and Mrs. Palmer have been born six children as follows: Effie Lou, married William Reynolds, Chariton township; Mary Austin, at home with her parents; William M., married Myma Brodsher and is engaged in farming and stock raising in Chariton township, where he is the owner of 160 acres of land; Sarah Christine, died Dec. 25, 1919, at the age of 25 years, was the wife of Curtis Brockman of Clifton Hill; and left one son, Curtis Palmer Brockman, bom Dec. 19, 1919; Ella, resides at home with her parents, and Thelma, also resides at home.

J. E. Motley, proprietor of the "Blue Grass Mound Stock- Farm," which is located three and one-half miles west of Huntsville, in Salt Spring township, is one of the progressive and well-to-do farmers and stockmen of Randolph County. He was born in Lincoln County, Mo., Jan. 11, 1870, a son of James A. and Lucy (Lovelace) Motley.

James A. Motley was born in Virginia, May 22, 1830, and came to Missouri with his parents who settled in Lincoln County in 1840. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. His wife was a native of North Carolina, born Jan. 30, 1831. They are both now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: B. W., who died in 1919 at the age of 65 years; D. W., died in 1915, at the age of 59 years; Paulina J., was born June 18, 1858, and is now deceased; William H., was born Sept. 1, 1860, and lives in Pike County, Mo.; James D., born Sept. 27, 1862, lives in Lincoln County, Mo.; Emma F., born Dec. 30, 1864, lives in Lincoln County, Mo. ; Lucy Lee, born July 11, 1867, deceased; and J. E., the subject of this sketch.

J. E. Motley was reared and educated in Lincoln County and began his career as clerk in a store in that county for two years. In 1914, he traded a Lincoln County farm for his present place in Salt Spring township. This place was formerly the David Benton farm and contains 330 acres, 100 acres of which is bottom land. The place is well improved with a good residence and barns and since coming here Mr. Motley has built a large silo. He carries on general farming and stock raising, specializing in Duroc Jersey hogs and is now beginning with a herd of Shorthorn cattle. Mrs. Motley is successfully engaged ^n raisingi standard bred Wyandotte and Leghorn chickens.

Mr. Motley was married Oct. 15, 1903, to Miss Delia M. Jamison, a daughter of J. A. and Mariah E. (Lindsay) Jamieson, both of whom are now deceased. J. A. Jamieson was born in Washington County, Mo., and his wife was a native of Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Confederate army. They were married in Lincoln County and the following children were bom to them: Walter L., bom July 16, 1875, and resides in Lincoln County, Mo.; Mrs. J. E. Motley, of this sketch, born Aug. 3, 1877, and John W., bom Oct 7, 1883, and resides in Pemiscot County.

To Mr. and Mrs. Motley have been born the following children: Hurley Lee, who is interested in breeding Spotted Poland China hogs, is taking vocational agricultural training and is a member of the Ran- dolph County Pig Club; Ruby Frances, who has won honors and purebred Poland gilt by receiving one of the highest grades in the agricultural course of the six school districts which recently had a contest; Lucy Marie; Delia May, and Virginia Pearl.

William C. Dawkins, a well known citizen of Randolph County, who resides on his well improved farm, one-half mile east of the city limits of Moberly, is a native son of Randolph County and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of this section. He was bom one and one-half miles north of Higbee, Feb. 8, 1868, and is a son of Leven Thomas and Julia Frances (Collins) Dawkins.

Leven Thomas Dawkins was also a native of Randolph County, born near Higbee on the same place where W. C. Dawkins was born. He spent his life in Randolph County and died here about 1897, and his remains ajre buried in the family cemetery near Higbee. He was a son of William Dawkins, a Kentuckian, who was a pioneer settler in the vicinity of Higbee, locating there in the early thirties. He spent the remainder of his life near Higbee, after coming here and is buried in the Higbee cemetery. Julia Frances Collins Dawkins, mother of W. C. Dawkins, was also a native of Randolph County, born one mile west of Higbee. She is now deceased and her remains are buried in the cemetery at Higbee.

To Leven Thomas and Julia Frances (Collins) Dawkins were bora the following children : Sarah, married Joe Burton, of Higbee, Mo. ; William C, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mattie Ella McAdams, of Lamar, Colo.; and Nannie, married Pat Lewis, Moberly, Mo.

William C. Dawkins was reared on the home farm near Higbee and educated in the public schools, and early in life engaged in farming and stock raising and has met with success. In 1903, he bought 175 acres of land in Cairo township and that place is now being operated by Luther Hurt. In July, 1919, Mr. Dawkins purchased 26 acres of land just east of Moberly, where he has since made his home; this is a well improved and valuable place with a , modern residence, garage, barns and other farm buildings. The place is located near Moberly.

Mr. Dawkins was united in marriage Nov. 14, 1893, with Miss Sallie McAdams, a daughter of C. A. and Lucy Ella McAdams. To Mr. and Mrs. Dawkins have been bom two children: William Cloyd and Mae,

Mr. Dawkins is one of the progressive and substantial citizens of Randolph county and the Dawkins family is highly regarded in this section.

Nathaniel Francisco Haworth, a well known and successful citizen of Randolph County, is a native of Tennessee. He was born in Green County, Tenn., Aug. 4, 1850, and is a son of Absalom and Ehzabeth (White) Haworth, both natives of Tennessee. Absalom Haworth was bom near Greenville, Tenn., in 1819, and in early life followed farming there and in 1852, he removed to Hancock County, 111. Later, he came to Randolph County, Mo., and passed the remainder of his life in Moberly. He died in 1901. To Absalom and Elizabeth (White) Haworth were bom nine children, of whom Nathaniel F. was the fifth. The mother died when yet a young woman, being only 35 years old. Absalom Haworth was married a second time to Miss Merady Dennis, a native of Chillicothe, Ohio, and she died in Moberly in 1916, at the age of 83.

The preceding generations were Nathaniel, married Ann Oliphant; his father, Absalom, married Mary West, living first in Opecau, Va., then emigrating to Green County, Tenn. Said Absalom was the second son of George, who came to America in 1699 with William Penn on his second voyage, 56 persons died en route,' it taking 14 weeks to cross the Atlantic. He settled in Bucks County, Pa. George, married Mary Scarbro, in 1710, she being a Quaker lady, as the early Haworths werfe. George was a descendant of James and Isabelle Haworth, of Lankashire, England, there being a church there by the name of Haworth or Haworth, as it is really pronounced.

Nathaniel F. Haworth spent his boyhood and early youth on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He remained at home until his 16th year, when he came to Missouri. He landed in Randolph County, in 1869, and engaged in the photograph business at McGee College, this county. A short time afterwards, he came to Moberly, which at that time was a mere village. Upon first settling here, Mr. Haworth began a teaming business, then branched out, buying and selling mules and horses. He was a good judge by values in his line, and he usually bought closely and sold at a profit. In 1874, he invested in a farm a half mile west of Moberly and on this 40 acre tract he built a sale bam which he managed for ten years before he erected a new and larger structure for the same purpose in Moberly, on the ground now occupied by the Princess Theatre. There, he not only bought and sold stock, but. carried on a livery business, conducting the joint industries (for ten years before selling out. Again enlarging his facilities, Mr. Haworth built a barn 70x150 feet, where he has his own switch tract from the Wabash railroad, his own loading chute a^nd does an extensive business. He also owns two farms of 110 acres each, where he raises grain and hay which are used to feed his stock.

Mr. Haworth is one of the largest mule and horse buyers of the state. During the World War, he bought mules for the government in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Colorado. For the past eight years, Mr. Haworth's son, Harry, has been a partner with him.

On April 25, 1872, Nathaniel F. Haworth was married to Miss Susan Elizabeth Tiller, a native of Randolph County. She is a daughter of John and Lucy (Duvall) Tiller, both natives of Randolph County and now deceased. Mr. Tiller was a farmer and also conducted a wagon and carriage manufacturing business during his life. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Haworth: Hattie Bell, the wife of J. M. Hinman, of Sedalia, Mo.; Harry H., who is in partnership with his father; and Lulu, the wife of Arthur McCuUy, a member of the Forney Clothing Company of Moberly.

Since coming to Moberly, Mr. Haworth has taken an active part in local affairs, and when only 27 years old was elected to the city council and was re-elected again and again, serving for 15 years, until he declined to serve longer. He is a Democrat and he and his wife belong to the Central Christian church. Mr. Haworth is one of the substantial pioneer business men of Moberly and Randolph County.

Joseph Wigginton was a native of Frankfort, Ky., and his wife was born and reared in Randolph County, Mo. She was the daughter of William and Lizzie (Frazier) Stigall, natives of Virginia, who left that state at an early day and were pioneer settlers in Missouri. Joseph Wigginton was engaged in stock raising in Kentucky, and came to Missouri about 1857. He engaged in farming, raised horses and mules and later became a merchant at Bowling Green, where he was well and favorably known. In the early 80's, Mr. Wigginton came to Moberly to accept a position with the Wabash railroad bridge and building department. Five years later he moved to Cairo and engaged again in farming until 1890, when the family returned to Moberly and Mr. Wigginton became a contractor, a business in which he was engaged until his death in 1908.

William F. Wigginton was reared in Moberly and attended the public schools and graduated from the Commercial College. He then engaged in the grocery business with A. B. McCoy, until 1906, when Mr. Wigginton disposed of his interest in the store to accept a position with the Harris Lumber Company. In 1910, he purchased a block of stock in this concern and became one of the partners in the lumber business which is located at 100 West Rollins street.

On Nov. 16, 1916, Mr. Wigginton was married to Miss Helen Turner, of Moberly, Mo. She is a daughter of Henry and Alice (Buckley) Turner, natives of Illinois. Henry Turner was manager for the Adams Express Company for years, but is now deceased. His widow now resides in Moberly. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Wigginton: Robert W. and Frances H., both at home.

The Wigginton family are members of the Central Christian church and Mr. Wigginton is a Democrat. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, being Past Master of the Blue Lodge, Past High Priest of the Chapter, Past Commander of the Knights Templar and Past Patron of the Eastern Star.

Harry H. Haworth, one of the progressive business men of Moberly, is a native son of Randolph County. He is extensively engaged in buying and selling mules and horses and is widely known as a successful dealer with sales stables at 100-110 West Oilman street.

Mr. Haworth was bom in Moberly, Oct. 4, 1877, the son of N. F. and Susan E. (Tiller) Haworth, and is the second of their three children.* He spent his boyhood days here in Moberly and attended the public schools. In 1899, soon after leaving school, Mr. Haworth accepted a position on the Wabash railroad. He began as a locomotive fireman and 5 years later he was promoted to engineer. After running an engine for two years, he resigned to become associated with his father in the live stock business. A partnership was formed in February, 1906. Mr. Haworth was already a capable buyer. When only a boy, he could judge the value of horses and mules much better than the average mature man. Therefore, the business was not new to him when he entered it. During the World War, Mr. Haworth bought horses and mules in Iowa and other western states for government inspection.

On April 10, 1898, Mr. Haworth was married to Miss Gertrude Palmer, of Randolph County. She is a daughter of Seth and Caddie (Curran) Palmer, the former being deceased, and the mother now lives with her son and daughter. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Haworth: Palmer, in the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Moberly. Mo.; Howard, who is with the Federal Reserve Bank, Dallas, Tex. ; Gertrude and Frances, both at home.

Mr. Haworth is a Democrat and though he has never -taken an active part in political life, he is a public spirited man who lives his patriotism and supports every movement for municipal and civic improvements. Mr. and Mrs. Haworth are members of the Presbyterian church and he is a deacon of the Moberly congregation. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The family residence is at 517 West Logan street, Moberly, Mo.

Dr. Moss R. Noland is one of the successful physicians and surgeons of Randolph County, who since coming here in 1914, has built up an extensive practice and has met with success in his professional work. Dr. Noland was born in Holt County, Mo., June 2, 1886, and is a son of F. S. and Mary (Butler) Nolan, being the youngest of the two children born to his parents. He has one sister, Maud, the wife of Martin Hibbard, a ranchman in Wyoming. F. S. Noland was born in Holt County, Mo., in August, 1861, and reared in Missouri, being the son of Presley R. Noland, who was a native of Ireland, and came to the United States when a boy. He was a farmer during his active career. He is now deceased, but his wife survives him an)l now resides at Forrest City. F. S. Noland was a merchant for many years, but is now living retired at Oregon, Mo. Mary (Butler) Noland was born in Virginia in October, 1865. F. S. Noland and wife reside at Oregon, Mo.

Doctor Noland was reared in Oregon, Mo., and attended the public schools there, graduating from the high school in 1904. After completing his elementary education, he entered in the medical department of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., spent , four years there and was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1908. Within a^ short time, Dr. Noland opened an office at Holliday, where he soon built up a good practice. He came to Moberly in 1914, where he has

In June, 1908, Dr. Noland was married to Miss Mary Markt, a native of Holt County. She is a daughter of Frederick Mai-kt, Sr., who now lives at Oregon, Mo. One child has been born to this union, Ramonette.

Dr. Noland is a Democrat and he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church. He is a Knights Templar Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine at Kansas City, Mo.

Harvey C. Eubanks has been a well known business man and farmer of the Higbee district for 20 years, and today is the proprietor of a fine farm. of 227 acres in Moniteau township, where he has gained a high reputation as a breeder of Poland China hogs and other live stock. Mr. Eubanks was born in Audrain County, Mo., Jan. 19, 1871, and is a son of Josephus and Lucretia (Lienberger) Eubanks and is the second of their eight children. Both the parents are also natives of Missouri, and now reside at Mexico, on the same farm where they have lived for many years.

Harvey C. Eubanks spent his boyhood and youth on his father's home place. He attended the district school near his home with the other children and gained a good practical education. A year before attaining his majority, he started out on his independent career, rented a farm and engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1901, Mr. Eubanks came to Randolph County and engaged in the saloon business for a time and bought a farm in 1914, where he has since been engaged in varied farm industries, with special attention paid to stock raising.

On Nov. 1, 1904, Mr. Eubanks was married to Miss Crete Pyle, of Randolph County, the daughter of G. H. and Rachael (Pierce) Pyle, both natives of this county and now deceased. Four children have been born to this union : Granville, Roy, Herbert and Ruth, all at home with their parents. '

Mr. Eubanks is a public spirited man who, while he takes no active part in politics, votes the Republican ticket and supports every laudable movement for the development of the county and town. He is a a member of the Benevolent and Protective. Order of Elks and is one of the substantial men of Randolph County.

Lane Cottingham, deceased, who for many years was one of the prominent and successful farmers of Prairie township, was born Jan. 19, 1861, and died Nov. 12, 1902. He was the son of George and Nancy

Lee (Noel) Cottingham, who were natives of Kentucky and whose history will be found on another page of this volume in connection with the sketch of Guy Cottingham.