Randolph County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 3 of 18)

Mr. O'Brian was married Dec. 19, 1893 to Miss Mattie Doherty of Howard County, Mo. She is the daughter of Robert and Martha (Ball) Doherty, who reside on their farm of 263 acres in Howard County. They are the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mae Graps; Mrs. Eula Roberts; Mrs. Olde O'Brian, all of whom reside in Howard County; Mrs. James R. O'Brian of this review and Richard Doherty who died in September, 1905 and is buried at New Hope Church.

To Mr. ^and Mrs. James R. O^Brian have been bom the following children: Ethel, married Earnest Myers of, Fall City, Neb.; Orvil O'Brian who is connected with the Exchange Bank of Kansas City, Mo. ; and Mary Bell at home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brian are members of the Knights and Ladies of Security and the Court of Honor and she is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees and Mr. O'Brian holds membership in the B. R. C. of America.

Hartley A. McCoy, chief clerk to the master mechanic of the Wabash Railroad at Moberly, Mo., is one of the well known and substantial citizens of Randolph County. Mr. McCoy was bom at Ottumwa, Iowa, Nov. 8, 1875, and is the son of Alexander Brown and Jennie Elizabeth (Thompson) McCoy, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Tennessee. The mother was accidentally killed at the Coates street railroad crossing in Moberly in 1903 and her remains rest in Oakland Cemetery and the father of whom a sketch appears in this volume resides in Moberly. He is now county judge of Randolph County from the western district. To Alexander Brown and Jennie Elizabeth (Thompson) McCoy were born

Hartley A. McCoy came to Moberly with his parents and was educated in the public schools here. He has made his own way since he was 16 years old, beginning as an office boy in the general forertian's office of the Wabash machine shops at Moberly. He then served three years apprenticeship as a pattern maker and then entered the master ca*" builder's office at Moberly in a clerical capacity and on Jan. 1, 1913, he became chief clerk to the master mechanic and has since served in that capacity. Mr. McCoy has had a vast amount of experience and is one of the valued and trusted employees of the Wabash Railroad Company, having been steadily in the employ of this company since 1891.

Mr. McCoy is a member of the National Union, Modem Woodmen of America and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. McCoy and his daughter, Louise, who is a graduate of the Moberly High School, reside with Mr. McCoy's father at 320 Burkhart street, Moberly, Mo.

H. A. Grimes, payroll clerk of the Wabash Railroad Company, is one of the well and favorably known citizens of Moberly and a member of one of the prominent pioneer families of Randolph County. He was born just east of Moberly near the city limits Nov. 12, 1861 and is the son of W. G. and Virginia F. (Terrill) Grimes both of whom are deceased.

W. G. Grimes was a native of Virginia and came to Missouri with his parents who settled in Randolph County, east of Moberly where he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. W. G. Grimes was reared to farm life and followed farming and the dairy business and also worked at the carpenter trade. Later he conducted a grocery store in Moberly. He died at the age of 77 years and Lis wife died at the age of 72 years. They were the parents of the following children: H. A., the subject of this sketch; Minta Grimes, who resides in Moberly; Mrs. Annie Garrett lives in Monroe County, Mo. ; Henrietta, died in infancy ; James was a locomotive engineer and died at Moberly at the age of 40 years; Mrs. Lena L. Thackston, Moberly, Mo.; Lucretia, married Omar Martin.

H. A. Grimes was reared in Randolph County and educated in the public schools and graduated from the Moberly High School in 1880. He and W. A. Rothwell who is now deceased were the first two graduates from the 'Moberly High School. Mr. Rothwell was later prominent in the affairs of Randolph County and a leading Democrat of the state. He served as chairman of the State Democratic Committee. At one time he was a law partner of Alex H. Waller the editor of this history.

After completing school Mr. Grimes became a clerk in the clothing store of A. B. Thompson and Company of Moberly and was in the employ of that concern for 12 years. He then was employed by the Martin Clothing Company for a time and for two years clerked in a grocery store. He then served as constable and deputy sheriff for four years. In April, 1904, he entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company as clerk and timekeeper and in March, 1913, he was promoted to payroll clerk and has held that position to the present time. Mr. Grimes is capable and efficient and a conscientious employee.

Mr. Grimes was married in 1885 to Miss Betty Barnes of Moberly who departed this life in February, 1913 and her remains are buried in Oakland Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Grimes were bom two children: Lena, married J. J. Dameron, of Kansas City, Mo., and they have one child, Elizabeth Dameron; and Opal married I. E. McCabe, of Moberly, Mo.

Paul S. Witten, a veteran of the World War and the first commander of Theodore Bazan Post, No. 6, American Legion, of which he is a charter member, is a descendant of a prominent pioneer family of Missouri. He was born in Moberly, Jan. 21, 1891, the son of Thomas R. and Laura E. (Nichols) Witten.

Thomas R. Witten was born in Grundy County, Mo. and was killed in a railroad accident at Benton City, Mo., Dec. 24, 1905, at the age of 44 years. He was a son of Samuel Witten, a Kentuckian, who came to Missouri at a very early date and settled in Grundy County, where he entered government land.

Laura E. (Nichols) Witten, mother of Paul S. Witten now resides in Moberly. She is a descendant of one of the very early pioneer families of Missouri. Her father served in the Mexican War under Colonel Donaphin, having volunteered with the Missouri troops which were commanded by Donaphin. He was the standard bearer and the ilag which he carried in the Mexican War is now in possession of his descendants. He was one of the first graduates of the University of Missouri. He was a farmer and merchant and after the Civil War he was engaged in business at Edinburgh, Mo.

father's are buried in the Perry Cemetery at Trenton, Mo. Paul S. Witten was educated in the public schools and graduated from the Moberly High School in 1909. He then entered the employ of Doctor Harlan, a druggist of Moberly, and later was in the employ of W. 0. Baker, of Centralia, Mo., and at the death of his brother he returned to Moberly and was in the employ of John F. Curry for three years when be became a partner in the business and had been thus interested for two years when the United States entered the World War. Mr. Witten then sold his interest in the business and on Dec. 14, 1917 he enlisted in the United States Army and the Medical Corps at St. Louis, Mo. He was with the Medical Supply Depot at St. Louis for a time when he was sent to Newport News and after one months training was sent to France with Field Medical Supply Company No. 9, arriving in France, Oct. 10, 1918. He was stationed on the front at St. Mazaire, France, and then sent to Tours, the S. 0. S. headquarters and from there to Gievi'ers and was stationed at the latter place until May, 1919, when he was returned to the United States and received his honorable discharge after being in the service about 18 months. He returned to Moberly and shortly afterwards entered the employ of the Taylor Music Company.

Mr. Witten is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the American Legion and is a Knights Templar Mason and a member of the Shrine. He is one of the progressive and enterprising men of Randolph County.

A. W. Jones, of the firm of Jones and Hale Grocery Company, has been a resident of Moberly for 37 years and since 1919 has been in the grocery business with Mrs. Nellie B. Hale, his sister-in-law.

A. W. Jones was bom in Howard County, Mo., Jan. 2, 1868 and was the only child born to Dr. George W. and Nancy (Lynch) Jones. Dr. George W. Jones, the father, was a native of Salem County, N. J., and his wife was born in Macon County, Mo. Doctor Jones came to Missouri in 1866, and settled, near Bunker Hill, Howard County, where he lived until 1874, when he removed to Saline County, Mo. Seven years later he went to Cunningham, Chariton County and in 1883 the family settled in Moberly.

A. W. Jones was educated in the public schools of this state and in early life worked at his trade as coach painter for the Wabash Railroad Company for 13 years. He lost his eyesight in 1905 and shortly afterwards engaged in the grocery business. Notwithstanding the great handicap under which Mr. Jones labored he has been unusually successful in business and the firm is one of the prosperous and well conducted retail establishments " of this city. The store is located at 1120 Myra street. Mr. Jones is assisted in the store by his wife and sister-in-law and Mrs. Hale and they handle a large volume of business. The store building is 20x75 feet and a barn 22x32 in the rear is utilized as a storage warehouse and the Jones residence is located next to the store. The Jones residence is one of the comfortable and well arranged homes of the city. It is equipped with all modem improvements and was built in 1915.

A. W. Jones was married Nov. 23, 1897, to Miss Eosa M. Neth of Moberly. She is a daughter of John and Mary (Gingrich) Neth, the former a native of Germany who came to America when he was 13 years of age and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. They were married in * Hannibal, Mo., Nov. 28, 1869, and came to Moberly in 1871 and now reside in this city. John Neth was one of the first cigar manufacturers in Moberly. He engaged in manufacturing cigars here March 7, 1871 and during his active career did an extensive business. He, made the famous "Moss Agate" cigar.

Joseph M. Gingrich, grandfather of Mrs. Jones, was also a pioneer settler of this city. He came here April 8, 1868 and was foreman of the first railroad repair shop here. The shop was located on the present site of the Young Mens Christian Association building. He bought the first musical instrument in Moberly. It was a melodeon and is now in the possession of his daughter, Mrs. John Neth. Mr. Gingrich died June 15, 1916.

Mrs. Rosa M. (Neth) Jones is one of the following children born to her parents: Rosa M., wife of A. W. Jones, of this review; Mrs. C. A. Woodington, Moberly; Mrs. W. P. Vandergrift, Moberly, Mo.; Mrs. G. G. Levick; Mrs. H. B. Hale; Mrs. Charles Kelly; John Neth; Mrs. James Sincoe and Mrs. Paul Hackett, all of whom reside in Moberly. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been born two children: Alline N. and Rosanna.

Leslie G. Burklund, a leading jeweler of Moberly who is proprietor of one of Moberly 's best jewelry stores located at 314 West Reed street has been engaged in business at this location since May 4, 1916. Mr. Burklund was bom at Osage City, Kan., April 27, 1887 and is the son of Giis Burklund and Elizabeth (Robbins) Burklund, both of whom are now deceased. The father was a pioneer of Rock Island, 111., and was a jeweler by trade. He died at Osage City, Kan., in 1903. His wife who was a native of Jacksonville, 111., died at Osage City, Kan., in 1893 and their remains are buried at Moline, 111. They were the parents of two children : Leslie G., whose name introduces this review and Almeda Burklund who resides at Boise, Idaho.

Leslie G. Burklund received his education in the public schools of Osage City, Kan., and in 1903 began an apprenticeship at the jewelers and watchmakers trade at Moline, 111., and afterwards worked at his trade in Chicago and Kansas City, Mo., and in 1916 engaged in business in Moberly and since coming here has met with satisfactory success and built up a large trade. He carries a very complete line of high grade watches and jewelry and kindred articles usually found in a first class jewelry store. He also handles Edison phonographs and records and has built up an extensive trade in that line.

Mr. Burklund was married Jan. 6, 1909 to Miss Helen Walsh of Kansas City, Mo., a daughter of William Walsh who now resides in that city. Mrs. Burklund's mother is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Burklund have been bom one child, Betty.

Mr. Burklund is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and since coming to Moberly he has acquired an extensive acquaintance and ranks as one of the substantial and reliable business men of this city.

Allen C. White, of the firm of Goddard-White & Company, wholesale automobile accessory dealers in Moberly, is a veteran of the World War, having served as sergeant. He is a son of Benjamin R. and Katie V. (Corbett) White, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. He was born in Moberly, July 22, 1890 and was reared in Moberly. After receiving a good preliniinary education he took a course in the Military Academy at Columbia and later attended the University of Missouri, at Columbia, Mo. He then engaged in the automobile business at Moberly, later at Springfield, 111. and was thus occupied when the United States entered the World War.

On May 23, 1917, Allen C. White enlisted at Moberly in the 4th Regiment, Missouri National Guard and shortly afterwards was sent to Nevada with his command when the Missouri National Guard was mobilized for service. From Nevada he went to Fort. Sill, Okla. with the Missouri troops which was organized into the 35th Division. After about nine months training at Ft. Sill, on May 10, 1918, Mr. White went with the 110th Engineers overseas. They first operated with the British Army at Amiens and later with the French Army and were with the Division Engineers at the front. Mr. White participated in the battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest and saw some of the heaviest fighting of the wat, On Sept. 29th, in the battle of the Meuse-Argonne Forest he was wounded, having been struck by a piece of an exploding shell. Although wounded and unable for service for ten days he remained with' his command. He served as sergeant with his company and was mustered out May 3, 1919, after having served nearly two years, during which time he saw a great deal of severe fighting.

After his discharge from the army, Mr. White returned to Moberly and formed a partnership with Mr. W. F. Goddard under the firm name of Goddard-White & Company. They deal in automobile supplies and accessories and carry a very complete line and have built up an extensive business. They are located at 107 North Williams street and have a floor space of 80x100 feet. Mr. White spends most of his time on the road in the interest of the business and they employ three other salesmen.

Mr. White is a member of the Masonic Lodge and a charter member of Theodore Bazan Post No. 6, American Legion. He is one of the progressive young business men of Moberly.

Garfield A. Smith, of Moberly, is one of the widely known and successful automobile dealers of the state. He handles the Maxwell, Chalmers, Oakland, Hupmobile cars, Sampson tractors, trucks, and has an automobile repair business, service station and deals . in accessories of all kinds and also tires. Mr. Smith also represents the Almo Farm Power and Lighting System. His office and garage is located at 523-525 West Reed street. Moberly, with branches at Fayette, New Franklin and Huntsville.

Garfield A. Smith was born in Macon County, Mo., Oct. 8, 1880. His parents were George R. and Sarah M. (Ballenger) Smith, to whom but two children were bom, Garfield A., the subject of this sketch, and Zelva, who married E. D. Houston, of Kansas City, Mo. The father also was bom in Macon County in 1857 and his parents were Kentuckians and early settlers of this state. George R. Smith was a farmer and now lives in retirement at Macon, Mo. Garfield A. Smith was reared on his father's farm and attended the district school in the winter time and helped on the home farm in the summers. After finishing the public schools of Macon County, he entered the State Normal School at Kirksville, where he was graduated from the four year course in 1901. He then taught school in the Macon County schools until 1903, when he entered the mail service at Bevier, Mo. As this work did not take up all his time, Mr. Smith accepted a position in a mercantile establishment there until 1912. He then came to Moberly and engaged in the automobile business. When he started out in life he had $34.00; his father gave him a horse and this he sold for $35, which was his start. His stock is now rated, conservatively, at $75,000.

On April 17, 1917, Mr. Smith was married to Miss Elgia L. Stokes, a nativ-e of Cairo, Randolph County. She is a daughter of Thomas W. and Janara (Brown) Stokes, natives of Missouri, now 'living in Moberly. ]^r. Stokes for many years was one of the successful farmers and stock raisers of this section who has retired from active business.

Mr. Smith is a Democrat and he and Mrs. Smith are members of the Christian church, and Mr. Smith is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Smith is a progressive and public spirited citizen of Moberly and is recognized as one of the substantial business men of Randolph County.

Dr. L. A. Bazan, a well known physician and surgeon of Moberly is a native of Austria and was bom May 12, 1862. He is the son of Thomas and Nellie (Tutaj) Bazan who now reside at St. Joseph, Mo. His father is in his 84th year and the mother is 77 years of age.

Doctor Bazan received an excellent education in his n&tive land where he also read medicine. In 1881 he came to America and after being here for the brief period of six months, he had mastered the English language so thoroughly that he was able to accept a position as an instructor in a business college. Doctor Bazan is not only a thorough scholar but he is especially skilled in languages and is capable of speaking and writing nine different languages. In 1886 he was a traveling salesman for the C. S. Goldsmith Shoe Company of Chicago. In 1889 he engaged in the practice of medicine in Chicago. Later he located in St. Joseph, Mo., where he was engaged in the practice until 1898. After which he practiced in Saline County four years and Chariton County four years and in 1906 he went to Renick then to Clark. In 1912 he came to Moberly where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession.

Pauline Kazik of St. Joseph, Mo. and to this union have been born the following children: Thomas, bom in Chicago, 111., Nov. 22, 1888, now manager for Block Brother's Department Store, St. Joseph, Mo.; Helen, bom Sept. 30, 1890 and died May 13, 1904; Genevieve, born Jan. 10, 1893, a trained nurse, at Moberly, Mo.; Theodore B., who died on the field of battle in France and further mention of whom is made in this volume ; L. Marion, bom Jan. 1, 1898, married Robert Caldwell, a foreman in the Brown Company's Shoe Factory at Moberly; Francis A., bom April 9, 1901, a bookkeeper in the Brown Shoe Factory at Moberly and Margie J., born Nov. 19, 1903, a member of the senior class of the Moberly High School. Dr. Bazan has a wide acquaintance in Moberly and vicinity and the Bazan family stands high in the community.

Theodore B. Bazan, in whose honor the American Legion, Post No. 6, of Moberly, was named will long be remembered as one who gave his life to his country and died a heroic and self sacrificing death. He was born at St. Joseph, Mo., July 29, 1895, and attended the parochial school there for five years. After the family removed to Saline County he also attended the parochial there and later at Salisbury, Mo. He then attended the pubhc schools of Clark and Moberly, graduating from the high school at Moberly. He then entered the State University at Columbia, Mo., where he took the medical course for two years and when the United States entered the World War he entered the Officer's Training School at Ft. Riley, Kan., in May, 1917, and after a period of training, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in August of the same year and assigned for the 138th Infantry and on April 20, 1918, he was promoted to first lieutenant. In May, 1918, he went to France with his command and was stationed in Vosges Mountains, and also participated in the engagement at Verdun. He also participated in the great drive in the Argonne Forest and as that great battle raged on September 27th, he was mortally wounded during the evening between six and ten o'clock. His death was due to the explosion of a high power shell, which tore away the right side of his abdomen. As he lay mortally wounded, a detail of soldiers came to care for him, and he, knowing that he was mortally wounded, and that he could not live long, requested the detail to not give him any attention, but ordered them to direct their attention to others, less severely wounded, that their lives might be saved, and while waiting there, he died and was buried on the field of honor.

Samuel A. Magruder, a former sheriff of Randolph County, who has been a capable and efficient njember of the Moberly police force, is a nati-\?e of Missouri. He was born in Shelby County, Aug. 23, 1862 and is a son of S. A. and Virginia (Jacobs) Magruder, both natives of Culpeper, Va. They came to Missouri with their respective parents and grew up and were married in Shelby County and came to Moberly in 1887. They are both now deceased and their remains are buried in Oakland Cemetery.

Samuel A. Magruder was educated in the public schools and came to Moberly with his parents in 1887. He was employed in the freight department of the Wabash railroad for about 14 years. In 1913, Mr. Magruder was elected sheriff of Randolph County. He was a member of the Moberly police force about eight years and has to his credit a splendid record of faithful and efficient service, he resigning April 21, 1920. His term of sheriff was characterized by the same high class service and unswerving devotion to duty as he had given the police department of Moberly.

Mr. Magruder was married in Monroe County in 1902 to Miss Noel Glasscock, a daughter of Henry Glasscock, who is now deceased, as is also his wife. To Mr. and Mrs. Magruder has been born one child, Naomi, who resides at home with her parents.

Mr. Magruder is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Loyal Order of Moose. He takes a prominent part in political affairs and is one of the progressive citizens of Randolph County. He has a wide acquaintance and by his courteous manner and obliging methods has made many friends.

A. A. Capp, manager of the men's clothing and furnishing department of the J. S. Bowers and Son Department Store of Moberly has had a long experience in the mercantile business and has been in the employ of this company for over 32 years. He is a native of Missouri, born in Monroe County and is the son of M. P. and Margaret J. (Wood) Capp, both now deceased. M. P. Capp was a native of Pennsylvania and was a Randolph County pioneer. He came to Cairo at an early date and was engaged in farming and the mercantile business and for a time was engaged in business at Leverick's Mill, later at Leesburg and then at Woodlaun, Monroe County and later Cairo, and spent the latter part of his life in this county. He and his wife were buried in the Pleasant View Church CemiCtery which is located east of Cairo. They were the parents of ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity : John W., was a farmer and died at Cairo^ at the age of 25 years ; Mrs. Jane Gibson, resides at

Cairo, Mo. ; A. A., the subject of this sketch ; Rev. E. M., a minister of the Methodist denomination, Milan, Mc; Mrs. Ella Walker, died at Cairo, Mo.; Mrs. Emma Newton, died at Moberly, Mo.; Mrs. Alice Bakef resides at Cairo, Mo.; J. C, a coal dealer, Moberly, Mo.; and William, who was accidently killed when 13 years of age. The eldest of the family, Elisha, died in infancy.

A. A. Capp received a good public school education in the schools of the early days in Monroe County, receiving a part of his education in a typical old pioneer log school house. He began his mercantile career with his father at an early date and for six years was at Cairo. He came to Moberly in 1887 and entered the employ of Bowersi and Reese Company which later became J. S. Bowers and Son and since Sept. 1, 1887 has^ been identified with this company and is -now manager of the men's clothing and furnishing department.

Mr. Capp was first married in 1877 to Miss Fannie Cochran of Cairo, Randolph County, who died in 1881 leaving one daughter. Era, who is now the wife of W. H. Eslen, Moberly, Mo. Mr. Capp's present wife bore the maiden name of Emma Belle Nagley, and she was born in Ohio and came to Monroe County, Mo., with her parents where she was reared and educated. Mr. Capp has three grandchildren, Emma Leta, William Augusta and Richard Capp Ensen.

Mr. Capp is one of the progressive citizens of Moberly and takes an active part in any movement, the object of which is for the betterment of the community and the building up of Randolph County. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years and been trustee and a member of the board of stewards of his church at Moberly for 30 years. He is a member of the National Union.

Gustave Freysleben, who is successfully engaged in the meat business at 209 Reed street is one of the well known and progressive business men of Moberly. Mr. Freysleben began business in this city in 1902. He came here from San Diego, Calif., where he had spent 32 years. He came to Moberly an absolute stranger and by his straightforward methods and fair dealings, it was not long until he had permanently established himself in the business affairs of this city and had acquired an extensive acquaintance.

Mr. Freysleben is a native of Illinois and a son of Gustave Freysleben, who in the prime of manhood, enlisted for service in the Union Army during the Civil War, becoming a member of the 44th Illinois Volun- teer. Infantry. He enlisted as a private and in the course of his military career rose to the rank of major. During the last few months of the war, he was severely wounded and returned to his home in Chicago where he died shortly afterwards from the effect of his wounds. His wife died about a year prior to the death of her husband. Gustave Freysleben, the subject of this sketch, and three other children were left orphans. The other three children were Fred, Louis and Elizabeth, whose present whereabouts are unknown. Mr. Freysleben has made every effort in years past to locate his brothers and sister through newspaper advertising and other efforts without avail.

Mr. Freysleben was about seven years old when his parents died and when he was about ten years of age, he beg^ work in a butcher shop in Chicago at the corner of 12th street and Central avenue. He learned the butcher business by hard work and close application to the business. Life came to him as a stern reality at an early age and he obtained a good practical business education in the hard school of experience and there laid the foundation for his subsequent successful career.

Mr. Freysleben was united in marriage at San Diego, Calif, in 1901 to Miss Katherine Held. She is a native of Moberly and a daughter of the late John Held who was a well known prioeer citizen of Moberly and Randolph County.

Mr. Freysleben has a pleasant home at 807 West Eeed street. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is one of Moberly's substantial citizens.

Lee Galbreath, a leading druggist of Moberly, located at 109 East Coates street is one of the progressive business men of Randolph County. Mr. Galbreath is a native of this county, bom in Prairie township, Nov. 19, 1867. He is a son of Robert P. and Sarah Agnes (Dulaney) Galbreath.

Robert P. -Galbreath is also a native of Randolph County and was born Nov. 19, 1844. He was a son of James Galbreath, a native of Virginia, who was among the very first settlers of Randolph County and entered land in Prairie township where Robert P. was reared. He was here long before Moberly was even thought of and was in attendance at the first sale of city lots held in Moberly. Robert P. Galbreath served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War for two years. His wife, who bore the maiden name, Sarah Agnes Dulaney, was born in Audrain County of pioneer parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Galbreath reside at

218 S. Moiiey street, Moberly. They are the parents of the following children: Lee, the subject of this sketch; Agnes, who died in infancy; Lillian, married Alvin Walkup, Oklahoma City, Okla. ; Lenos, Oklahoma City, Okla. and Addie married W. B. Blaine, Moberly.

Lee Galbreath was reared on the home farm in Prairie township and attended the public schools. He followed farming until 1900, when he entered the drug business at Clark, Mo., and for 15 years successfully conducted a drug store at that place. In 1915 he sold his Clark store to W. G. Cleeton of Higbee. He then came to Moberly and purchased the J. B. Hubbard Drug Store and since that time has conducted the store at the old stand, 109 East Coates street. He carries a complete line of drugs and druggist's sundries usually found in a first class drug store.

Mr. Galbreath was married Dec. 24, 1890 to Miss Mirian A. Owings of Audrain County. She is a daughter of Richard and Joann Owings. The mother is deceased and Mr. Owings resides at Clark, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Galbreath has been born one son, Ray, who is 29 years old. He married Nadine Marshal and they reside in Moberly.

Mr. Galbreath has always taken a commendable interest in local institutions and public affairs and while a resident of Clark he served on the city council and was also a member of the school board. In 1914, he a candidate for nomination for the office of probate judge and was defeated by the narrow margin of 13 votes.

Edward T. Baird, who is engaged in the second-hand clothing business at 529 Reed street, is a descendant of a pioneer Missouri family. He was born in Adair County, July 8, 1877, and is a son of John and Susan (Redding) Baird. John Baird was also a native 6f Adair County and was a son of William Baird.

William Baird was among the first settlers of Adair County. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and is now at the National Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth, Kan., and is in his 97th year. He was born in Kentucky and upon locating in Adair County, Mc, much of the land in that section, or nearly all, was government land, and he entered a farm from the government, and for a number of years, followed farming. John Baird, father of Edward T. Baird, died in 1880, and his remains are buried at Winchester, Kan. His wife survived him for a number of years and died in 1902. They were the parents of two children; Mrs. Jennie ' Williams, who died at Trenton, Mo.: and Edward T. the subject of this sketch.

Edward T. Baird was educated in the public school at Humphrey, Mo. and for a number of years was engaged in the restaurant and hotel business in Nebraska and South Dakota, and for a time conducted a hotel at Novinger, Mo., and later the depot restaurant there. For a number of years, he has made a specialty of buying and selling hotels and restaurants and carried this line of business on in a way which proved very profitable. He bought the Purity Candy Shop and Restaurant at Moberly, which he owned a short time and sold it in March, 1919. He came to Moberly September, 1918, and engaged in his present business.

Mr. Baird was married in 1900 to Grace Vaul of Kirksville, Mo., and two children have been born to this union ; Ray C, a student in the Moberly Business College ; and Estella V., Kirksville, Mo.

Houston Mathews, now living retired at Moberly, is a native of Randolph County, and a member of one of the historic old pioneer families of Missouri. He was born six miles east of Moberly in 1846, and is a son of Peter H. and Etline (Calloway) Mathews. Etline Calloway belonged to the Calloway family who settled at Old Franklin, Mo., with the Boones, Bryants and Flanders family who were the first settlers in that locality. When she was a child, Etline Calloway lived in the old fort which was built at Old Franklin for protection against hostile Indians. She was born in 1819 and died in 1905, and her remains were buried in Oakland Cemetery.

Peter H. Mathews was bom near Nashville, Tenn., in 1817. He was a son of William Mathews, who was an officer in the War of 1812 and served under General Jackson as a captain at the battle of New Orleans, and he is buried in the same cemetery where Andrew Jackson was buried. William Mathew's father was a Revolutionary soldier and served under Washington. William Mathews, grandfather of Houston Mathews, married Betsey Hontas, who was a neice of Pocahontas. Dr. Tennessee Mathews an uncle of Houston Mathews, who was born at Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tenn., Oct. 12, 1810, and died Feb. 15, 1887, was a grandson of the Mathews who with the Emetts and O'Connels, were the founders of the United Irishmen. His name was Alexander Mathews and he settled at Jeflferson City, Mo. and died there.

in 1842; Mrs. Fannie Irons, Decatur, 111.; Houston, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mary Weed, deceased; William, deceased; and Mrs. Mattie Stidger, deceased.

Houston Mathews was reared in Randolph County and received his education in an old log school house of the early day primitive type which stood just east of Moberly for many years. When a boy Mr. Mathews worked on farms, mills and followed lumbering and in 1866 he came to Moberly. This was about the time the town was platted and the first sale of lots was taking place. After that Mr. Mathews went to Texas and in 1870 returned to Moberly. In 1875, he went to the Black Hills and to California, returning to Moberly the same year. He then worked for Woods and Aller as a bartender for a time and in 1878 bought their business, which he jnducted until July, 1918.

Theodore Fred Busch, a locomotive engineer on the Wabash Railroad, has been in the employ of this company since 1897, and is one of its trusted employees and a well known representative citizen of Moberly and Randolph County. Mr. Busch was born in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 27, 1873, and is a son of Ferdinand and Elizabeth Busch, both natives of Germany. The father was bom in Calendhart and came to the United States in early life, settling in St. Louis, Mo. He was a foundryman and was employed with one company in St. Louis for 18 years. He died in city in 1894. His wife came to this country when a young woman and they were married in St. Louis. She died in St. Louis, March 10, 1915. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Clara Roenmeyer, of St. Louis, Mo.; Theodore Fred, the subject of this sketch; and Joseph and Fred, both of whom are now living in St. Louis.

Theodore Fred Busch was reared in the city of St. Louis and attended the parochial schools. When he was 15 years of age, he begarf work as press-boy in his uncle's factory in St. Louis and was employed there for a period of three years. He then entered the employ of the Felber Machine Company and was with that concern for three years, when he returned to the employ of his uncle, where he was engaged in making chemical engines for a time. He then went to work for the Meyrose Lamp Manufacturing Company, where he was employed until 1897, when he began his railroading career. He entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company as fireman with headquarters at Mo- berly. In 1903, he was promoted to freight engineer and has been engaged in that capacity on the Wabash raih'oad to the present time and during these years his home has been in Moberly.

Mr. Busch was married Oct. 10, 1900, at St. Charles, Mo., to Miss Julia Etling, a daughter of Henry and Barbara (Kemp) Etling. Henry Etling was born in St. Charles County, Mo., and belonged to a pioneer family of that section. He was a cabinet maker and spent his life in his native county, where he died in 1919, at the advanced age of 80 years. His wife was a native of Germany and came to this country when 13 years old. She died in St. Charles, Mo., June 30, 1909. Mrs. Busch is of the following children born to her parents: John A. Ferguson, Mo.; Daniel E., Lima, Ohio; Mrs. Sophie Boschert, St. Charles, Mo.; Joseph H., St. Charles, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Schone, St. Charles, Mo.; Mrs. Theodore F. Busch, of this review; Josephine, St. Charles; Clara, St. Charles; and Lawrence, St. Charles. To Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Fred Busch have been born one son, Marvin H., who was bom in St. Charles, Mo., Jan. 14, 1903, and is now a student in the Moberly High School.

Mr. Busch is a member of the Brotherhood of the Locomotive Engineers and the Knights of Columbus. The Busch family worship at the Catholic church. Mrs. Busch is a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of the Locomotive Engineers and the Busch family is well and favorably known in Moberly.

Otto H. Fort, of the Fort Grocery Company, 119-121 East Coates street, Moberly, was bom at Danville, Mo., and is a son of William Bartlett and Jane (Welbum) Fort. The father was born in Audrain County, Mo., Dec. 25, 1833, and died at Danville, Mo., in 1901. The mother was born in Callaway County in 1839 and died at Danville, 1877. They were the parents of the following children: Otto H., the subject of this sketch; Thaddeus S., resides in Washington state; Jesse, deceased; F^ed B., lives in St. Louis, Mo.; Emil, was killed in an accident at LaPlata, Mo., Aug. 28, 1896; Mrs. Elvira Powell was the wife of Shelor F. Powell, of Danville, Mo., and is now deceased; Annie E., married J. C. Crause, Moberly, Mo.

Otto H. Fort was educated in the public schools of Danville, Mo., and the Robinson College. He has made his own way since he was 15 years old, when he came to Moberly and took an office with I. B. Porter, and engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He remained with this firm until 1886, when he and J. L. Vroom bought out the' fii-m and two years later they dissolved partnership, Mr. Fort continuing the business until 1892, when he disposed of his real estate business, and went with a Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has successfully continued the insurance business until the present time. Oct. 20, 1919, Mr. Fort engaged in the grocery business, in partnership with Howard E. Brockman. However, he continued to carry on the insurance business.

Mr. Fort was married April 26, 1888 to Miss Mattie R. Burkholder, daughter of Judge J. H. Burkholder, who was well known and prominent in Moberly and Randolph County and who died in Kentucky about 1911 and his widow now resides in Tennessee. To Otto H. and Mattie R. (Burkholder) Fort was born one son, Harold, who was born June 3, 1890. He was educated in Moberly and was graduated from the Moberly High School. Mr. Fort's first wife died March 13, 1903, and on Dec. 12, 1904, he was married to OUie Peirce, a daughter of John H. Peirce, of Moberly, Mo., and to this, union the following children were born: Virginia A., married H. E. Brockman of Moberly; Dorothy B. married John C. Goetze, cashier in the Fort Grocery Store ; Thelma M., married Willima E. Fennel, Jr. ; Leah Mae, a student in the Moberly High School, and Otto E.

Mr. Fort is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Knights of Pythias. The Fort family are members of the Episcopal church.

Ira F. Harlan, M. D., former owner and manager of the Harlan Cigar and Tobacco Company, located at 223 N. Clark street, Moberly, Mo., has been one of the progressive and well known business men of this city for over a decade and a half and during that period has earned a place of high standing in the community. Doctor Harlan was bom at Kirksville, Mo., Oct. 2, 1871, the son of Ira G. and Nancy (Nicholas) Harlan, both natives of Adair County, Mo., where they were reared, educated and later met and married in 1868. Ira G. Harlan, after reaching maturity became a merchant and was engaged in that business in Kirksville.

There were four children in the Harlan family : M. M., deceased ; L. E., working for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Denver, Colo.; D. R., Kellogg, Idaho, and Ira F., the subject of this review. The children spent their childhood and early youth in Kirksville and attended the public schools of that town and after Ira F. had completed his elementary education he entered the Barnes Medical College. In 1897 he was granted the degree of Doctor of Medicine from that institution, passed the state medical examination. In the fall of the year opened an office at Stan- bury, Mo., where he began the practice. Dr. Harlan built up a good practice, but in 1904 he decided to c6me to Moberly and after locating in this city entered upon a business closely associated with medicine, that of drugs. The doctor opened a store at the corner of 4th and Reed streets, where he soon became recognized as one of the leading business men in his line. He carried an up-to-date stock, paid strict attention to the prescription business, catered to the present day demands of a druggist and had a satisfactory business. He sold his business to Rucker Brothers in 1911. He then engaged in the retail and wholesale cigar business. Doctor Harlan is on the road himself doing his own selling to the retailers of this section. He is a man of genial presence, pays strict attention to the business, has many good friends and is considered one of the best commercial men of this section of the state. Year by year his wholesale business grew and in 1920 he sold out and is moving to California.

In 1902, Doctor Harlan married Miss Ethel G. Ross, of Stansbury, Mo., the daughter of John A. and Martha (Howell) Ross. The father is now deceased and the mother resides at Stanbury. Two children were born to this union: Martha Ann, at home and Ross, who died in his 14th year, Nov. 30, 1918.

Dr. Harlan is one of the popular men of Moberly who supports all progressive movements. He is a Knights Templar Mason and a Shriner and belongs to the Elks, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modem Woodmen, the Yeomen and the Travelers Protective Association. He served as mayor of Moberly two terms. He was elected in 1915 on the Democratic ticket. The present fire department was inaugurated under his administration and additional improvements to city water works made.

Randolph County Trust Company, one of the leading banking and commercial institutions of central Missouri, was organized Aug. 18, 1919 and opened its doors for business Dec. 4, 1919, with a paid up capital stock of $100,000 and now has a surplus of $10,000 and deposits of $275,000. Charles C. Hon is president, 0. 0. Ash, vice-president and G. P. Eddings, secretary and treasurer. The directors are the above officials and T. C. Hall, E. F. Gutekunst, "Virgil Packwood and Clem Nelson. Charles C. Hon, T. C. Hall and G. P. Eddings were the moving spirits in the organization of the trust company. The trust company is housed in a handsome building at the corner of Williams and Reed streets.

Charles C. Hon, for many years identified with the banking and financial interests of Randolph County, is a Missourian, born near Belton, Cass County, Sept. 23, 1878, the son of J. V. and Emma E. (Parrott) Hon. The father was a native of Kentucky and setled in Cass County in 1856, wiiere he bought land and later became a man of prominence. He early began breeding high grade Hereford cattle and in later years entered the realms of finance as he is a heavy stockholder and vice-president of the Pleasant Hill Banking, 'the mother is deceased.

Charles C. Hon remained on his father's farm near Pleasant Hill until ten years of age. He received his elementary education in the Pleasant Hill school and later graduated from the high school there. Soon after completing his education he began his career by entering the bank at Pleasant Hill and later accepted a position with the Citizens Bank of that town. He had already entered public life by being elected and serving one term on the city council. In 1905, Mr. Hon was candidate on the Democratic ticket for county clerk and the next year he spent in Oklahoma in the banking business. On his return to Missouri in 1907, he was made cashier of the Citizens Bank of Higbee. He bought a controlling interest in the stock of the bank and was the directing influence of its policies. While at Higbee, Mr. Hon served as vice-chairman of the Randolph County Liberty Loan Committee during the raising of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Liberty Loans. "He also served as chairman of the 2nd Red Cross drive in Moniteau township and as county chairman of Randolph County for the 5th or Victory Loan, when it was necessary to raise $760,000. Mr. Hon located in Moberly in November, 1919, and since assuming his oflScial position with the banking house all his time and energies have been devoted to the various demands of his business.

In June, 1910, Mr. Hon married Miss Carrie W. Tymony, the daughter of James B. and Binda (Burton) Tymony. The father is a druggist of St. Louis, though bom and reared in Randolph County, being the son of Francis M. Tymony', an early settler near Higbee, who was prominent in county and state politics and also was of a literary turn of mind as he wrote a poem, "Remember the Poor," which will be recalled by many of the pioneer settlers of this section.

George P. Eddings, secretary and treasurer of the Randolph County Trust Company, has been identified with the financial and banking interests of Randolph County for more than 15 years and during that time has honestly won a high place in the esteem of the residents of this sec- tion. He is a native son of Randolph County, born on a farm four miles southwest of Moberly, Dec. 16, 1880. He is the son of William and Moline (Patton) Eddings, both in Moberly. For many years he was engaged in farming and later lived in Moberly, where he was engaged in the real estate business, but some ten years ago retired. Moline (Patton) Eddings was born on the same farm as her son, George P., in 1857, and died in 1908 and was buried in Oakland Cemetery. She was the daughter of George and Lucy Ann (Melton) Patton, both of whom were born and spent their youth in Kentucky and after their marriage became pioneer settlers of Salt Springs township, Randolph County, spending their lives there. Theopolis Eddings, George Eddings, paternal grandfather, came to Kentucky and settled south of Huntsville on a farm at a very early date and lived there until his death.

George P. Eddings received his educational advantages in the public schools of Moberly, graduating from the high school in 1900 and the next year entered the Bank of Moberly as a bookkeeper. He was rapidly advanced from one position of trdst to another so that when he resigned from the bank in 1916 he was assistant cashier. For three years, following his resignation, Mr. Eddings was engaged in the real estate business here; then in association with Charles Hon, he became one of the prime movers in the establishment and organization of the Randolph Trust Company, becoming its secretary and treasurer when the company was organized.

Aug. 21, 1911, Mr. Eddings married Miss Ethel Bradley, of Armstrong, Mo., the daughter of George and Lillie Bradley and one child has been born to them, Moline Patton. The Eddings family home is at 629 South Williams street. Mr. Eddings is a Mason. He is progressive and ever ready to help in the promotion of every movement that tends to the development and improvement of Randolph County and the city of Moberly.

Edward C. Short and Patrick J. Short, who for more than 30 years have been well known business men of Moberly, Mo., are substantial citizens of this city. The Short brothers were bom in St. Charles, Mo., Edward C, in 1866, and Patrick, in 1868, and are the sons of Edward and Ann (Walsh) Short, both natives of County Limerick, Ireland, who came to America in 1859. In 1879 Edward Short came to Moberly to enter the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company, being assigned to work in the shops. The mother spent most of her life in Randolph County and

There were nine children born to Edward Short and wife: John, deceased ; Michael, an engineer on the Wabash Railroad, married Kate Burke, of Moberly ; Catharine, Mary and Anna all living in Moberly ; Edward and Patrick of this review; Thomas, of Prescott, Arizona, married Catharine Schnell, and William, engaged in the grocery business in Moberly, who married Nora O'Connell, the daughter of Judge Benjamin O'Connell and they have two sons, Edward and Wilbur.

Edward and Patrick Short were reared in Moberly and attended the public and parochial schools and Patrick took a course in the Moberly Business College. In March, 1891, they engaged in the saloon business at 320 West Coates street, where they became well and faborably known.

In 1898 Patrick Short married Miss Catharine Sours, of Moberly, the daughter of John and Catharine Sours, both deceased. Two daughters were born to this union: Catharine and Frances. Edward C. Short is unmarried and makes his home with his sisters at 515 Logan street and Patrick G. Short resides at 323 Hagood street. Edward C, Patrick G. and William, are all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

For many years the Short family has been recognized as one of the substantial ones of the community; its members are progressive and liberal to any laudable cause for the benefit of Moberly.

William J. Short and Bert Shearer, leading grocers of Moberly, rank among the progressive and prosperous men of the city, with a store at 112 North 4th street, where they began business July 21, 1913.

J. Short was born in Mexico in 1877, the son of Edward and Anna (Walsh) Short, both natives of Ireland. In 1879, the Short family located in Moberly as the father had accepted a position with the Wabash Railroad Company and the parents spent the rest of their lives here and are buried in St. Marys cemetery.

William J. Short attended the public schools of Moberly. He then entered the Faessler machine shops, learned the trade of machinist and remained with that concern for eight years. In 1909 he was elected collector of the city of Moberly and was reelected in 1911, serving four years. At the expiration of his term of office, Mr. Short engaged in the grocery ' business with Mr. Shearer and has continued in the store to the present time.

In 1904, Mr. Short married Miss Nora O^'Connell, of Moberly. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Hurley) O'Connell, both natives of Ireland. They came to Moberly in 1875 and Mr. O'Connell has taken an active part in the development of this section. He helped build the first telegraph line from Macon to Moberly. He was then employed by the Wabash Railroad Company in the car department. He retired in 1918. Mr. O'Connell was police judge of Moberly for six years, from 1907 to 1913, and was a capable officer. Two sons have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Short: Edward and Wilbur, both at home.

Mr. Short has taken an active part in the civic life of Moberly and has prompted many of the progressive movements here. He is a member of the Court of Honor, the Yeomen, the National Union and the Machinists' Union, having served as financial secretary of the latter four years.

Bert Shearer, the junior partner of the firm of Short & Shearer, was born at Renick, Randolph County, Jan. 11, 1884, and is a son of A. H. and Laura V. (Mitchell) Shearer, both now deceased. The father was a native of Butler County, Pa. and died in Missouri in 1918 and the mother was born in Missouri and died in 1910. Both are buried in Oakland cemetery. A. H. Shearer came to Renick nearly a quarter of a century ago and was a contractor there for some years. He then worked for the Williams Wagon Factory until the family moved to Moberly in 1900. There were live children in the Shearer family: Bessie, the wife of E. L. Patterson, of Moberly; Bert, of this review; Lucille, the wife of B. G. Englen, of Moberly; Merle H., of Madison, S. D., and Reba, a teacher in the Moberly schools.

Bert Shearer was reared in Renick, attended the public schools and later the Moberly high school. After leaving school he accepted a position with J. S. Bowers & Son, remaining with that concern 10 years. He then formed the partnership with Mr. Short in the grocery business.

June 26, 1905, Mr. Shearer was married to Miss Anna Maud Bradley, a daughter of E. T. Bradley, of Sugar Creek township and one child has been born to them, Juanita Maud. The Shearer family have a modern home at 703 S. Fifth street. Mr. Shearer is a member of the Knights and Ladies of Security and the Modern Woodmen.

John H. Coatefe, a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Randolph County, that played an important part in the development and settlement of this county and central Missouri, is a native son of Moberly. He was born Sept. 30, 1899 and is the son of T. D. and Eleanor (Yeager)

Coates, both of whom now live in Prairie township, Randolph County. The father was born in Moberly in 1855 and is the son of Tunsel Coates, a native of Kentucky and early settler of Sugar Creek township, this county, where he died in 1919. Eleanor Yeager Coates was born near Higbee, in 1864, was reared and educated in Randolph County and later met her husband here, being married in the same locality.

John H. Coates was the only child of his parents. He attended the public schools and after graduating from the high school in 1918, entered the Student Army Training Corps of Central College, Fayette, Mo., Oct. 2, 1918 and remained there until Dec. 11, 1918, when the corps was disbanded. On his return to Moberly Mr. Coates resumed his position with the Cross Lumber Company, as bookkeeper, an association which has continued.

James C. Enslen^ a well-known passenger conductor of the Wabash railroad, has been in the employ of this company for 30 years, and during that time Moberly has been his home. He was born in Audrain County, near Wellsville, Mo. He is the son of George W. and Mary J. (Clayton) Enslen. George W. Enslen was also a native of Missouri, bom on a farm in Audrain County, where he was engaged in farming throughout his active career. In later life he retired and moved to Wellsville, where he died. He was a descendant of very early pioneers of this state. During the Civil War he served in the Missouri State Militia. His wife, Mary J. Enslen, was bom in Pike County, Mo., and was a daughter of F. C. Clayton. She died in Moberly in 1908. They were the parents of the following children: James C, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. J. W. Ingram, Moberly; LiUie S., deceased, and J. W., lives in Moberly.

James C. Ensley was reared on the home farm in Audrain County and was educated in the public schools. He remained at home on the farm until he was 21 years of age, when on account of failing health, he went to Califomia and followed ranch life for a time. In 1886, he went to Colorado, where he began his railroad career as a brakeman in the employ of the Santa Fe Railroad Company. Two years later he went with the Denver and Rio Grande. In 1890, he returned to Missouri and settled in Moberly, where he entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company as brakeman. In 1892, he was promoted to freight conductor and in 1899 was promoted to passenger conductor, a position which he has held on this road for the past 21 years, and is now on Moberly Division.

Mr. Enslen was married to Miss Mary E. Foster, a native of Dallas City, 111., bom Nov. 23, 1861, and is a daughter of John W. and Alvina (Stewart) Foster. John W. Foster was a native of the state of New York. He was a Methodist minister and during the Civil War, served as chaplain in the Union army and died while in the service. His wife, Alvina (Stewart) Foster, was bom in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1840, and died in Colorado in 1908. They were the parents of the following children: Mary E., wife of James C. Enslen, the subject of this sketch; Frank, Emma, George, Carol, Edith, deceased ; and Mrs. Lillie Sheidow, of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Enslen and Mrs. Sheidow are the only living members of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Enslen have no children.

Mr. Enslen is a Republican and he and Mrs. Enslen are members of the Presbyterian church. He holds membership in the Order of Railway Conductors and is a Knights Templar Mason and belongs to the Shrine, Ararat Temple, at Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Enslen is a member of the Auxiliary of the Order of the Railway Conductors and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Morris Bierman, one of the younger generation of business men of Moberly who takes an active part in the commercial life of the city as a leading dealer in furniture and stoves, with a store at 113 North Williams street, which was established under the name of Hyman L. and Rosa Bierman, both natives of Russia, where they were born, reared and married. Morris Bierman was one of seven children born to hife parents. The others are: Samuel, of St. Louis; Mrs. Lizzie Wexler, of St. Louis; Abe, also of that city; Jack, clerk of the city court of St. Louis; and Isaac, his twin brother, also of St. Louis.

When Morris Bierman was six years old, his mother brought him with the other children to the United States, as the father had preceeded them some time and already had a home prepared for his family in St. Louis. He attended the public schools of St. Louis. When his school days were over he engaged in the furniture business with his father. The business was established in December, 1914. From the first the new enterprise met with success. Mr. Bierman carries a full line of furniture, stoves and household furnishings. His stock is clean, well kept and he is courteous and accommodating. He has built up a satisfactory and

Morris Bierman was married Feb. 25, 1906 to Miss Rebecca Schucart, of St. Louis, the daughter of Ralph Schucart who is deceased and the mother now resides at St. Louis. Three children have been born to this union: Ruth, Ralph and Goldine, all of whom live with their parents a' the family home 1201 W. Franklin street.

Since first coming to Moberly, Mr. Bierman has taken an active part in local affairs. He is a man of progressive ideas and believes that every citizen should support the movements for the upbuilding and improvement of the city where he expects to make his home. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the I. 0. B. of St. Louis.

The Bierman family was well represented in the World War. Two brothers, Abe and Isaac served in the National Army. Isaac was a member of the 138th Infantry, 25th Division, under Lieutenant Theodore Bazan and was wounded in the same engagement in which Lieutenant Bazan was killed. He served overseas for 18 months and after the cessation of hostilities was honorably discharged. Abe Bierman, after entering the service was assigned to the quartermaster's department as purchasing agent and also as interpreter of the French and Jewish languages while in France. He served for two and a half years, being a member of the forces that were at the front in France and on his return to the United States was honorably discharged from the army.

Jacob S. Bowers, one of central Missouri's well known and most prosperous business men, who established a department store in Moberly nearly 40 years ago, being the senior member of Bowers & Reis, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1850 and died at Moberly in 1917. He was reared and educated in the East and after his school days were over engaged in merchandising, knowing that there were many good openings in the newer country to the West, Mr. Bowers determined to locate there. In partnership with Ira S. Reis, a company was formed which opened the "Trade Palace" of Moberly in 1883 at the location still occupied by the Bower's department store. The store has a large frontage carrying the street numbers of 210-214 Reed street, one of the finest locations in the city. From the first the new concern met with a cordial response from the residents of Moberly and the surrounding territory; business grew, more lines were added and the Trade Palace became the center of the retail trade for dry goods, men and womens furnishings and childrens suppHes of all kinds. Later carpets and drapery departments were added to accommodate the growing trade until today the Palace is one of the largest and most up-to-date department houses in the middle west. Opening with a stock valued at $30,000 the business grew in such proportions that today it is rated at more than $100,000.

In 1895 Jacob Bowers purchased the Reis interest in the concern and since that time the business has been conducted under the firm name of J. S. Bowers & Son. On the death of the senior member of the firm, the junior member, William S. Bowers, succeeded his father as ownermanager of the house and continued the same successful policies inaugurated by his father. The widow of Jacob Bowers now resides at Long Beach, Calif. From first coming to Moberly, Jacob Bowers began to take an active part in the civic and communal life of the town. He was a man of progressive ideas in his business and believed that these same principles should be applied to the city administration, and did much toward the development of the city of Moberly. For 20 years he served as a member of the school board, being president and treasurer of the board and was an incumbent of these positions at the time of his death. He was an active, public spirited man, who lived up to the high standard he set for an American citizen, was well known among the educators of the state as a man who promoted all educational movements and had raised the standards of the Moberly schools. During his life he won for himself the highest possible esteem from all who knew him, friends and business associates alike. With his passing, Mr. Bowers left to his son the example of an honorable and useful life; to his family the memory of his loving care as a husband and father. His remains are buried in Philadelphia, Pa.

William S. Bowers, the only child of Jacob S. Bowers, was bom in Union City, Ind., in 1882, and accompanied his parents when they came to Missouri a year later. He spent his boyhood and youth in Moberly and attended the public schools and after graduating from the high, school entered the State University where he was graduated. Afteil leaving college, William Bowers returned to Moberly and became a partner with his father in the mercantile business. He has made a phenomenal success. The store has a frontage of 75 feet, depth of 110 feet, has two floors devoted entirely to retail display and 30 people are employed.

Louis. She is the daughter of J. P. and Sophia Rice, of that city. Mr. Rice is now deceased and his widow lives in St. Louis. Three children have been born to this union: Marion and twin sons, William and Wallace, all at home with their parents. Mr. Bowers has taken an active part in the life of Moberly and is progressive. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Country Club, is first vicJe-president of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Missouri and is also district deputy of northern Missouri for that organization.

Willis Baugh, one of the younger business men of Moberly who holds a responsible position with the Cross Lumber Company, is a native son of Randolph County, born in Moberly, July 6, 1894, the son of Charles C. and Lizzie (Hall) Baugh, who now live at 2211/2 N. Clark street. The father was born in Randolph County in 1873 and the mother in 1871. She is the daughter of B. N. and Mary E. Hall, who live at Higginsville, Mo. There were eight children in the Baugh family: Willis of this review; Willard, of Moberly; Ledoew, also of Moberly; Fern, who married Earl Rittenhouse of Basin, Wyo. ; Earl and Murrel, twins, the former at home and the latter is in Mason City, la. ; Charles and Orville, also in Moberly.

Willis Baugh spent his boyhood and youth in Moberly, was sent to the public schools for his educational advantages and after his school days were over took a position with the Cross Lumber Company. When war was declared against Germany, he enlisted in the army on July 24, 1918 and was sent to Camp Funston for his training. Within a short time he was assigned to Headquarters Detachment, 10th Field Artillery and remained in training until after the signing of the armistice, receiving his honorable discharge Feb. 11, 1919, after having been in the service six months. On his return to Moberly, Mr. Baugh again assumed his duties with the Cross Lumber Company, an association which has since continued. Willard Baugh, Willis' brother, was the second member of Company E, 70th Infantry, to enlist. He also was sent to Camp Funston, having entered the army on the same day as his brother. He was discharged Jan. 29, 1919 and is now employed at the Oakland cemetery. Both the Baugh brothers are fine young men, patriotic and public spirited who are an asset to the citizenship of any community.

William F. Mangiis> one of the leading druggists of Moberly who has been in business here for nearly a quarter of a century and who during that time has done his part in the development of the city and its surrounding territory. Mr. Mangus was bom in the state of Louisiana in

1862, the son of Wm. F. and Susan (Terry) Mangus, both natives of Kentucky, who were married in Saline County, Mo., in 1858. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mangus went to Louisiana to live and remained in the South until after the close of the Civil War. Mr. Mangus enlisted in the Confederate Army and served until peace was declared. He served under Gen. Joseph E. Johnson and was wounded in the right leg by a minne ball "at the Battle of Bull Run, but as soon as he was discharged from the hospital he reenlisted and served until hostilities closed. After this the family returned to Missouri, locating in Saline County where they lived for many years. Mr. Mangus died in 1909 at the age of 70 years, being survived by his wife who died in 1912 and both are buried at Oakland cemetery. There were 10 childuen in the Mangus family: Charles, of Florida; William F., of Moberly; Taylor D., of Moberly; Monta, of Moberly; Louise, the wife of James Crossland, of Sedaha, Mo.; Mary, who married Luther Stockton, of Perry, Okla. ; Susan, now Mrs. Jose Johnson, of Moberly; Ida, the widow of Mr. Boucher, of Birmingham, Ala., and Daisy, who lives with her sister at Birmingham.

William F. Mangus was a small boy when his parents returned to Missouri and 'he attended the public schools of Saline County and Cambridge, graduating from the high school there. He then began to study telegraphy and became an operator for the Chicago and Alton Railroad, an association that continued for 11 years. Mr. Mangus was advanced from one position of trust to another until he held a fine position mth the road but he desired to engage in an independent business for himself and in 1891 resigned from the road and opened a drug store at Clark, Mo. He built up a good trade and being made a good offer by his brother, sold the business to him after having lived in that city for six years. Mr. Mangus then located in Moberly where he has since conducted a drug store and has built up an extensive trade.

On Nov. 23, 1887, Mr. Mangus was married to Miss Esther E. Hamilton, of Moberly, the daughter of James Hamilton, a pioneer of the county who died at the age of 74 years. The mother lives in Moberly. Two children were bom to Mr. and Mrs. Mangus: William Leon, who is em- 'ployed by the John Deere Plow Company of Kansas City, Mo., and Ethel S., the wife of B. C. Stephens of Moberly and they have two children, Barney, Jr., and Martha. Mr. and Mrs. Mangus reside at 834 W. Reed street. Mr. Mangus is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Ray Galbreath, one of the younger generation of the business and professional men of Moberly, who owns and manages a drug store at 550 West Coates street, is a native of Missouri, bom in Audrain County, Jan. 22, 1892, the son of Lee and Miriam (Owings) Galbreath, both of whom now reside in Moberly, and their biography appears in this volume. Ray Galbreath attended the public schools of Clark, Mo. and after graduating from the high school, entered the pharmacy department of the college at Brunswick, Mo. He completed the required college course and in 1916 passed the examination of the State Board of Pharmacy and was admitted to practice. He at once secured a position with the H. & H. drug store in Moberly and was working there when war was declared against Germany.

Ray Galbreath enlisted July 3, 1917 in the medical department of the 110th Engineers, 35th Division, and as soon as his training was over was sent overseas where he served in France for 30 days witljr the British forces. He then was assigned to the French army for 60 days, when he was transferred to the American First Army. Mr. Galbreath was doing first aid work with the 35th Division and on Sept. 29, 1918 the 110th Engineers were ordered to the front line trenches where Mr. Galbreath served with them. This division was under fire from the enemy from Sept. 26th to Oct. 2nd and saw some of the most severe fighting of the war. From this location in the first aid stations, he was continually under shell fire and was most fortunate to escape without injury and with his life. He. was gassed on Sept. 30, 1918. He made an enviable record in the danger zone by bravely attending to his duties in the advanced lines and upon the battle field. He was at Luniville, France, when the armistice was signed. He returned to the United States April 4, 1919 and was honorably discharged and mustered out of the service May 3, 1919, after almost two years of service in a foreign land.

Mr. Galbreath returned to Moberly and purchased the Mangus drug store on Coates street. This is now both owned and managed by the young druggist who has continued to carry on the same line of business as his predecessor, handling all lines of high class drugs and all the allied lines which the public has come to expect and demand today. Mr. Galbreath is a popular business man and has an extensive trade.

On Jan. 27, 1918, Mr. Galbreath married Miss Nadine Marshall, of Moberly, the daughter of M. M^ and Hattie (Kimbrough) Marshall, the latter now deceased and the father lives in Moberly. Mr. Galbreath is a

W. R. Butler, councilman from the fourth ward of Moberly and the owner-manager of one of the leading grocery houses of the city, was born in Adams County, 111., Oct. 21, 1871. He is the son of W. J. and Eliza Jane (Stevens) Butler, who came to Missouri in 1878 and located in Monroe County and spent the remainder of their lives there. The mother died in 1885 and the father lived to be a man of advanced age. He was nearly 80 years old when he died. W. J. Butler enlisted in the Union Army at the outbreak of the Civil*War and served in Company I, 84th Regiment throughout that memorable conflict. There were eight children in the Butler family: C. L., of Moberly; W. A. and W. R. of this review, also of Moberly; Walter and Solon also residents of this city, the latter being connected with the Wabash Railroad; Jennie Carney, of St. Louis ; Bessie Roderman, of Dallas, Tex. ; and Hester Freeman, of Flat River, Mo.

W. R. Butler spent his boyhood and early youth in Monroe County, Mo., was educated in the public schools there and after his school days were over learned the barber's trade, a vocation which he followed until he reached his 29th year. In 1915 he engaged in the grocery business. From first opening up his establishment here Mr. Butler met with a warm response from the residents. He has built up a fine trade and is one of the progressive and prosperous men of the city.

On April 9, 1886, Mr. Butler married Miss Anna Messerla, a native of St. Louis County, Mo., the daughter of Lee and Margaret (Zimmerman) Messerla. Mrs. Butler has ever been an encouragement to her husband in his business, takes a keen and practical interest in the grocery business and is his capable and able assistant in the store.

From first locating in Moberly, Mr. Butler has taken an active and interested part in civic affairs. He was elected a member of the city council by a big majority in 1916 and was reelected in 1918 and now is serving his sixth year as a member of that body. At the present time he is chairman of the committee on parks, public buildings and also serves as a member of the cemetery board. Mr. Butler is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebeccas and maintains a residence at 410 Johnson street and owns property at 401 Johnson street, Moberly, Mo.

William Henry Emerson was a well known and prosperous business man of Moberly for many years. He was born on a farm a half mile east of Huntsville, on the Moberly road, passed his life in this county, and died April 13, 1915, aged 70 years.

William H. Emerson's parents were Simpson and Catharine (Owens) Emerson, the former born in Randolph County, the son of James Emerson, who came to Missouri from Kentucky in 1827, was a pioneer settler; the mother was also from Kentucky. She was the daughter of Edward Owens, who located here in 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson were but children when their families came to Randolph County. There were four children in the Emerson family: William H., deceased; Sarah Martha, also deceased; Mary Elizabeth, deceased; James E.

William H. Emerson spent his boyhood days on his mother's farm, near Moberly; his father died when he was 11 years old. He was given the educational advantages obtainable here at that period and remained at home until his 19th year when he enlisted in the Confederate army, promptly showing his convictions by being one of the first youths of the locality to enter the service, and remained in the army until peace was declared. On returning to Missouri, Mr. Emerson reached Moberly in time to attend the first sale of lots when the town-site of Mober|y was plotted, Sept. 27, 1866, and he w^as. among the first purchasers. Mr. Emerson had been converted at Sugar Creek Camp Meeting and joined the church, but later transferred his membership to the Methodist church, south, of which he was a faithful member all his life. He was a Mason, having joined the Blue Lodge in Moberly, in 1868.

On April 23, 1874, Mr. Emerson was married to Miss Nancy Jane Holbrook, of Randolph County, the daughter of Colbert and Nancy (Milam) Holbrook, the former born in North Carolina in 1797, and the mother was born in Tazewell County, Va., in 1913. They were married in 1833 and four years later came to Randolph County, where they reared their eight children. The father died in 1854 and the mother in 1894. Their daughter, Nancy Jane, was bom Aug. 13, 1850, and is still living. Mrs. EmersOn has for many years been one of the fine southern women who -is highly esteemed and has many warm friends in Moberly. She is a consistent member of the Methodist church, south, as were her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson had one daughter, Nina Catharine, born, reared and educated in Moberly, who in 1911 married M. H. Sullivan, one of the well known and prosperous business men of Moberly. He was a native of Illinois, bom and reared in Springfield and came to Moberly to engage in business some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan take an active part in the social and civic life of Moberly.

Solomon Milam Holbrook, deceased, was born in Tazewell County, Va., Feb. 26, 1836, the son of Colbert and Nancy (Milam) Holbrook, the former bom in North Carolina in 1797, and the latter was born in Tazewell County, Va., in 1813. They were married Dec. 25, 1833. Four years later they came to Missouri and located on a farm near Moberly, where their eight children were reared. Mr. Holbrook died in 1854 and his widow died in 1894. Both were members of the Methodist church. Mr. Holbrook spent his youth on his mother's farm, and attended the public schools. Oct. 11, 1859, he was married to Miss Lucy Jane Walden, of Huntsville. She was the daughter of Zephaniah Walden, a well known early settler of the county. Ten children were born to this union, who became well known farmers and business men of this locality. Mr. Holbrook joined the Masonic order at Huntsville, when the Blue Lodge was organized at Moberly he became a charter member here, transferring from Huntsville.

In 1861, Mr. Holbrook enlisted in the Confederate army, servedl under General Price, and later was transferred to Colonel Joe Shelby's cavalry, with which he remained until peace was declared. After returning to Missouri, Mr. Holbrook became a prosperous farmer on land situated just south of White House curve. He joined the Methodist church when a young man at Sugar Creek, until the Fourth Street Methodist church, south, was organized at Moberly, when he became a charter member. Mr. Holbrook stood high in his community for his kind heart, for he was ever ready to give a helping hand to the needy and also for his high .integrity.

In 1881, Mr. Holbrook moved to Kansas, where he purchased a ranch of three sections of land and resided there until his death, May 15, 1911. Many people believed that Mr. Holbrook was particularly fortunate, but his success in life was du^ to his close application to his vocation, executive ability and hard work, for he was a man of indomitable energy and steady industry at all times. For many years Mr. Holbrook took an active part in the civic life of Moberly and its environs, ever supporting every movement for the improvement and development of this section and he followed the same plan of life in his new home in Kansas.

William Hellensmith, the well known owner and manager of the grocery store located at 900 Franklin street, Moberly, has during the past five years become well and favorably known in the city as one of its progressive men. Through his careful attention to his business, courtesy to his customers and from the high class of groceries and meats he carries in stock he has built up a large business. Mr. Hellensmith is a native Missourian, bom near Prairie Hill, Chariton County. He is a son of Martin and Bettie (Wilkey) Hellensmith, the former a native of Illinois and the latter of Chariton County, Mo. She was reared and educated there and later met Mr. Hellensmith and they were married at her home. For about 10 years after his marriage, Mr. Hellensmith remained in business in Chariton County and came to Moberly in 1887, to take a position with the Wabash Railroad in the car department where he has remained for 33 years; he is one of the oldest employes of the shops in Moberly. There were eight children in the Hellensmith family: William, of this review ; Louis, Frank, Carl, Edward, Martin, all of Moberly ; Mabel, the wife of Clayton Smith, and Sophia who married Marvin Dunnivent, also of Moberly.

William Hellensmith spent his boyhood days and early youth in Moberly and attended the public schools. When his school days were past he learned the moulder's trade, a vocation in which he was employed for 14 years then entered the car department of the Wabash Railroad, where he remained four years. During this time Mr. Hellensmith haa saved money and after spending so many years working for others decided to engage in business for himself and in 1915 purchased his present store from Nelson Elkins, where he carries a full line of stock and fancy groceries and meats. From first entering upon this new enterprise, Mr. Hellensmith met with marked success, due to his care of his stock, its tasteful display and the courtesy with which his customers are treated and today he is regarded as one of the most substantial business men of the city.

On June 27, 1906, Mr. Hellensmith was married to Miss Clara Voth of Moberly. She is the daughter of Henry and Minnie Voth; the former is deceased and his widow now resides in Moberly. There were four children in the Voth family, of whom Mrs. Hellensmith is the youngest. She and her husband maintain a charming home at 1209 Bond street. Mr. Hellensmith is a member of the National Union, the Security Benefit Association, and the Missouri State Life Association.

Aubrey R. Hammett, prosecuting attorney of Randolph County and a former probate judge of the county, is one of the leading members of Randolph County bar. He Is descended from pioneer families of the county as his ancestors came to this section when Missouri was considered the frontier, and here they have taken a prominent part in the civic life of the country.

Mr. Hammett is a native son of Randolph County, bom near Huntsville ,July 24, 1873, the son of J. D. and L. Allie (Rutherford) Hammett. The father, also a native of this county was bom on a farm three miles northwest of Huntsville in 1847. He was reared in Randolph County and after completing his elementary education studied medicine, graduating from a medical college at Philadelphia, Pa., and soon began his professional career near Huntsville, where he practiced for many years. Doctor Hammett became one of the well known and skillful physicians of the county and stood high in the medical fraternity of central Missouri. He also became extensively interested in business and commercial affairs. He was in partnership with Joseph Samuel in the lumber business. Later he purchased a large block of stock in the Hammett Bank at Huntsville which his father, Joseph M. Hammett had established and became assistant cashier of the institution and later he became president of the bank. He still retains his stock in the bank and takes an active interest in its affairs, although he has now given up active business life and lives in Moberly, Mo.

Aubrey R. Hammett's paternal grandfather, Joseph M. Hammett, was a Kentuckian who became one of the early settlers who took up government land near Huntsville, where he cleared 320 acres from the virgin forest and resided there until his death in 1883. L. Allie (Rutherford) Hammett was bom near Huntsville, a daughter of W. T. Rutherford, a pioneer from Kentucky who located near Huntsville at an early day and became a tobacco dealer, owning and managing two tobacco factories employing many negroes in the care of the product and for many years was prominent in this line of business. Subsequently he became interested in coal mining and became a large operator in this district. He was a prominent man of central Missouri and Randolph ' County and his * life was closely identified with the growth and development of Huntsville. . He lived to be a man of advanced age and died in 1905 in his 91st year. Mrs. Hammett was a graduate of Christian College, Columbia, Mo.

Dr. J. D. Hammett and his wife became the parents of two children: Mary Belle, who married Rev. L. J. Marshall, a Christian minister, is deceased. Her husband had chkrge of the Christian Church of Independence, Mo., for seven years and also of Wabash Avenue Christian Church in Kansas City, Mo., erecting fine edifices in both places during his incumbency as pastor.

Aubrey R. Hammett was reared on his father's farm in Huntsville and attended the local schools. He graduated from Missouri Military Academy at Mexico, Mo., as senior captain. Then entered the State University at Columbia, Mo., graduating with the class of 1897 with the degree of Bachelor of Law. The same year he opened an office at Huntsville and became city attorney in 1897. Mr. Hammett became recognized as one of the leading men of his profession and "in 1904 was elected probate judge of Randolph County, serving in that oftice until 1904. In 1914 Judge Hammett moved to Moberly and four years later, in 1918 was elected prosecuting attorney of the county, an office which he has since filled in a most able manner.

June 11, 1897, Judge Hammett was married to Miss Oleta Wise of Callaway County, the daughter of James Wise, an early settler of that county ; both he and his wife are now deceased. Four children have been born to Judge and Mrs. Hammett: J. W., Aubrey, Oleta and J. D. While in college. Judge Hammett was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

James A. Fowler, a well known real estate dealer of Moberly with offices in the Jennings Building is a native of Randolph County. He was born six miles south of Moberly, Sept. 11, 1857 and is a son of Jesse and Sarah M. (Hamilton) Fowler. Jesse Fowler was a native of Howard County, born in 1828, the son of Elijah Fowler, a native of Boston, Mass., who came west in the early thirties and located near Burton, but shortly afterwards, moved to Randolph County to a homestead, a claim of government land on which Oscar Fowler now lives. Jesse Fowler spent nearly all his life on this farm in Randolph County. He died at the advanced age of 84 years and his remains are buried in the old Hamilton <i cemetery which was entered by John Hamilton, the grandfather of James A. Fowler. Jesse Fowler used to carrj'^ the corn on horseback to the grist mill which was located a mile east of the present site of Higbee. After reaching the mill the horse was used as motive power to grind the grain.

John Hamilton, the grandfather of James A. Fowler, came to Randolph County in 1842. There were so few settlers at that period that he knew every man in the county. He was a prosperous farmer and the owner of 500 acres of land at the time of his death. Sarah (Hamilton) Fowler was a . native of Randolph County and was reared and educated here. She died in 1882 and her remains are buried in the Hamilton cemetery. There were six children in the Fowler family : Susan, the widow of W. M. Garvin; James A., the subject of this sketch; Henry T., a farmer near Evansville; Anna, now Mrs. Mesimer, of Moberly; J. H., also of Moberly; Alice, now Mrs. Hamilton, of Moberly.

James A. Fowler was reared on the farm and attended the public schools and after his school days were over, was engaged in farming until 1885 and in 1887 he engaged in the grocery busi'iiess in Moberly. He subsequently disposed of his store and entered the real estate and loan business.

Mr. Fowler was first married to Miss Mahlia J. Reed, who died in 1885. Three children were born to this union and the only one of whom survives is Mrs. Lena Reynolds, of Moberly. In 1891, Mr. Fowler married Miss Georgia A. Hill, of Moberly. She is a daughter of F. M. and Elizabeth Hill, both deceased. F. M. Hill was a native of Lincoln, Mo. He died at the age of 83 while his wife lived to be 85 years old. Mr. Fowler takes an active part in local affairs and has served on the city council of Moberly the past 12 years. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is one of the progressive citizens of Moberly and Randolph County.

Frank B. Harvey, cashier of the Bank of Moberly, is one of Randolph County's progressive citizens. He is a native of Randolph County, born about four miles south of Moberly on March 27, 1881, the son of B. F. and Ellen B. (Blakey) Harvey. B. F. Harvey was born in Howard County, near Armstrong and reared there. He came to Randolph County in the early 80s and organized the Randolph Bank of which he became president. Later the bank was reorganized as the First National Bank of which he was president. The F^rst National was later reorganized as a state bank and Mr. Harvey served as vice-president until the time of his death in 1900. His remains are buried in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Harvey did not confine all his energies to banking alone but owned and operated a farm, four miles southwest of Moberly and made his home there during all the years he was associated with banking interests in the city. For many years he took an active part in the civic life of the community and for one term sei'ved as presiding judge of the county court. Mrs. Harvey now lives in Moberly. There were two children in the Harvey family besides Frank: Mary E., deceased, and Julia, also deceased. ,

Frank Harvey was reared on the family place near this city of Moberly and was given the educational advantages of the public schools here, graduating from the high school in 1899. The following year he spent at the State University at Columbia, but his college career was cut short by his father's death in 1900, when he returned home to assume charge of the farm and agricultural interests of the family. He continued as manager of the farm until 1910, when he came to Moberly and entered the Bank of Moberly as bookkeeper. Six years later he became cashier of the institution and has since capably held that position.

In 1913 Mr. Harvey married Miss Anna^ Andre of Moberly, the daughter of Daniel and Belle Andre, the former residing now in McAlester, Mont., and his wife is deceased. Two children have been bom to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey: Frank B., Jr., and Ellen Belle, both at home with their parents.