Randolph County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 7 of 18)

The Dawkins Brothers were reared on the farm which was entered by their grandfather and upon which they now live. They attended the Walnut Grove school which was held in a primitive log school house and their first teacher was Polk Witt. The brothers have co-operated in the conduct of the home place since they grew to manhood and have met with success. They have a valuable farm of 320 acres which is well improved with a good residence, a new barn which they built in 1908. The old log house which was built by their grandfather and which was the two room log cabin as been succeeded by a modem residence which was built by the Dawkins Brothers. They carry on general farming and also raise stock.

The Dawkins Brothers are highly respected citizens and stand high in Pv,andolph County. Levi H. and Levin S. are members of the Masonic Lodge at Huntsville and also hold membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.

George L. Johnson, who is now engaged in the general mercantile business at Thomas Hill, has for many years been successfully identified with farming and stock raising in Randolph Countj^. He was born in Minnesota, Oct. 15, 1863 and is the son of W. C. and Lucinda (Lanning) Johnson.

W. C. Johnson was a native of Kentucky, born in 1834. When the Civil War broke out, he was living at Minnesota and enlisted in the Union army at Fort Snelling, Minn. After the close of the war he came to Missouri with his wife and family and settled in Chariton township where he engaged in farming and stock raising and prospered. He carried on general farming and stock raising and also fed cattle extensively for the market. At the time of his death in 1901 he was the owner of about 600 acres of land./ After his death George L. and his mother continued the operation of the home place and carried on the business with marked success ^nd increased their land holdings to 1,100 acres which they later sold. Lucinda (Lanning) Johnson, mother of George L. Johnson was bom in Indiana in 1837 and died in Chariton township in 1913.

George L. Johnson was engaged in farming and stock raising until 1920. He purchased his present store at Thomas Hill in 1918 and has given the business his personal supervision since August, 1919. The store building is 20x60 feet with an additional building of 16x40 feet. Mr. Johnson carries a very complete line of general merchandise, his stock averaging about $12,000. This store commands an excellent trade over a large scope of territory and in addition to the regular line of merchandise, Mr. Johnson buys and sells all kinds of country produce. He uses an auto truck for transporting his goods between Thomas Hill and the railroad station.

George L. Johnson was married Jan. 16, 1887 to Miss Bettie Ficklin, a daughter of H. B. and Pernelia (Baker) Ficklin early pioneers of Chariton township, both of whom are now deceased. The father died in 1908 at the age of 74 years and the mother died in 1910 at the age of 75 years and their remains are buried in the Henry cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been born the following children: W. C., who is engaged in farming and stock raising six miles west of Huntsville ; Horace F. was engaged in the mercantile business at Kaseyville and Grand Center and is now engaged in farming and stock raising in Macon County ; Rev. George L., Jr., is pastor of the Baptist church at Callao, Mo. and principal of the high school there and is also editor of the Callao Journal and EfRe Lou, a student in the high school and resides at home.

Mr. Johnson is a director in the Cnfton Hill Banking Company and he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and one of the progressive, enterprising and public spirited citizens of Randolph County.

Mr. Johnson has just completed a splendid modern two story residence which is equipped with Delco lights and a complete water system and all other modern conveniences. It is perhaps the finest country residence in Randolph County.

W. E. Agee, a leading farmer and stock breeder in Chariton township, is the owner and proprietor of Hillside Stock Farm which is one of the attractive and valuable farms of Randolph County. Mr. Agee is a native of Missouri. He was born in Macon County, Nov. 12, 1861 and is a son of Andrew E. and Sallis (Minor) Agee.

Andrew E. Agee served in the Union army during the Civil War and at the close of the war he engaged in farming until his death. He died in 1871 at the age of 37 years and his remains are buried in the Thomas

Hill cemetery. His widow is now 80 years old and resides at Rothville, Chariton County. Andrew E. and Sallie (Minor) Agee were the parents of four children as follows : Mrs. Theodosia Bradley, Mangum, Okla. ; W. E. Agee, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Lutie Richeson, Rothville, Mo.; and Mrs. Edna Sears, Hereford, Tex.

W. E. Agee was educated in the public schools, attended school in the Epperly district and at Thomas Hill. In early life he engaged in farming and stock raising and has made a decided success. He has lived on his present place for 28 years and his improvements are substantial, modern and convenient. He has a good residence and three stock barns. His farm consists of 573 acres and is one of the valuable blue grass farms of the county. About 400 acres of which is under blue grass. The place is well watered and an ideal stock farm in every particular. Mr. Agee keeps on hand about 60 head of grade cattle and in recent years he has given special attention to breeding big type Poland China hogs of the pure bred registered variety. His male hogs "Farmer's Friend" and "Agee's Tim Wonderer" are splendid types of pure bred registered animals and he also has twelve registered pure bred brood fem.ales. He also has 200 head of Shropshire sheep and pure bred registered bucks. He also raises standard bred Leghorn chickens. He has won a place among the leading breeders on Randolph County.

Mr. Agee was married Jan. 20, 1891 to Miss Blanche Baker, a daughter of Nathan and Sarah D. Baker who were early settlers north of Huntsville and are both now deceased. They were about 75 years of age at the time of their deaths and their remains are buried in the Huntsville cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Agee have been born the following children: Delora, married Lloyd T. Barnes and they have one daughter, Audrey Lee and they live adjoining the home place; Bussie, married Lloyd Palmer and they live adjoining the home place and have one daughter, Nadine, and Elbie is a student in high school at Fayette, Mo.

Mr. Agee is an enterprising citizen and takes a commendable interest in public affairs and has been especially interested in the welfare of the public schools and for 21 years has been a member of the local school board. He is a substantial and highly respected citizen. The farm residence and bams are electric lighted by the Delco system.

Frank B. Heddinghaus, a progressive citizen of Sugar Creek township, who is well known for his industry and integrity, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Adams County in 1860, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Korte) Heddinghaus, natives of Germany, who came to America when young. They were married at Quincy, 111., and prior to the Civil War, came to Missouri and during the war returned to Quincy, where they remained until 1870. They then returned to Missouri and settled on a farm three miles east of Moberly. This place is now owned by R. K. and S. P. Grose. George Heddinghaus was an honest, industrious citizen. He died in 1879 and was the first to be buried in St. Marys cemetery. His wife lived for many years after his death and departed this life in September, 1916 at the advanced age of 83 years. They were the parents of the following children: Frank B., the subject of this sketch; John, Prairie township; Mrs. Anna Kroner, Quincy, 111.; Mrs. Josephina Schneider, Denver, Colo; Mrs. Lizzie Kelty, Moberly, Mo.; and George, Quincy, 111.

Frank B. Heddinghaus was educated in the public schools of Quincy, 111., and Moberly, Mo. and remained at home with his parents until he was 21 years of age. He located on his present place, just south of the city of Moberly in 1893. His farm consists of 47 acres of fertile and highly cultivated land. Here he carries on a general truck farming business. He raises vegetables of all kinds, including onions, cabbage, peas, rhubarb and etc., and he also raises potatoes extensively. He has been very successful in his chosen field and has become well-to-do.

Mr. Heddinghaus was married in 1881 to Miss Katie Winkamp, a native of Quincy, 111. She is a daughter of Antonio and Anna (Wilper) Winkamp, both of whom are now deceased, having spent their last days at Westphalia, Falls County, Texas. Mrs. Heddinghaus has five sisters as follows: Mrs. Frances Bartschsmidt, Marshall, Texas; Mrs. Elizabeth Greger, Durango, Texas; Mrs. Josie Voltin, Barclay, Texas; Mrs. Anna Voltin, Barclay, Texas; and Mrs. Rosa Holcher, Barclay, Texas.

To Mr. and Mrs. Heddinghaus have been bom the following children: Mrs. Josie Muehe, Moberly, Mo.; John, a bricklayer of Duluth, Minn.; Frank J., with the Harris Lumber Co., Moberly, Mo.; William H., of Duluth, Minn. ; and who for the past eight years has served in the United States navy; Mrs. Bertha Kroner, Moberly, Mo.; Mrs. Dora Thieman, Moberly, Mo. ; Mrs. Christine Smith, Moberly, Mo. ; Ed, a farmer, Moberly ; Caroline, a sister of Mercy at St. Johns Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Viola Westhause, Glasgow, Mo. ; and Albert, who resides at home with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Heddinghaus have twelve grandchildren as follows: Irene, Wilbur, Lucille, Arthur, Evelyn, and Viola Muehe; Ruth,

Herman J. Lotter, cashier of the Moberly Trust Company, is one of the well-known and capable financiers of Randolph County. He was born in Moberly, Jan. 15, 1881, and is a son of Charles J. and Anna (Howell) Lotter, the former of whom was bom in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany, in 1845, and the mother was born at Caven-Glass, South Wales.

Charles Lotter became a hardware merchant after locating here and remained in that line of business until his death, Aug; 17, 1914. He had been a locksmith in his native land and followed an allied occupation after coming to the new world and settling in Moberly in 1871. He accumulated considerable property and was one of the organizers of the Moberly Trust Company when it was incorporated in 1906. He was of keen mind and wide awake to the many opportunities for investment and improved every offer that presented itself. The mother still survives, being one of the well-known members of the Coates Street Presbyterian church. There were seven children in the Lotter family: Herman, the subject of this sketch ; Emma, who lives with her mother ; Charles J., Jr., of Moberly, is engaged in the insurance business; Eda, the wife of F. G. Keiter, now employed by the Wabash railroad; Morgan E., of Moberly; Lena, v/ho married H. V. Jones, a traveling salesman of Moberly, .und Ernest H., assistant secretary of the Moberly Trust Company.

Herman J. Lotter received his educational adyantages in the public schools of Moberly, and attended the Gem City Business College, at Quincy, 111., in 1898, and the next year began his banking career by entering the employ of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Moberly, He showed such constructive ability and foresight in commercial affairs that when the Moberly Trust Company was organized in 1906, the position of assistant cashier was offered to him and accepted. In the early fall of 1910, Mr. Lotter became cashier of that institution. Since 1912, he also has been director. Mr. Lotter has served as city treasurer of Moberly, an office which he has held since 1911. He is a Democrat and his fraternal associations are with the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Lotter is a member of the Coates Street Presbyterian church and is chairman of board of deacons.

On May 5, 1905, Mr. Lotter was married to Miss Anna Van Cleve, a native of Macon, Mo., and one child has been born to them : Herman . Van Cleve, bom Aug. 28, 1909.

George N. Ratliff, owner of Cedar Home Farm, which is located just east of the city limits of Moberly, is a native of Missouri and has been prominently identified with the public affairs of Randolph County for many years. He was born in Macon County, Mo., Feb. 28, 1843 and is a son of Jonathan and Dulaney (Rowland) Ratliff.

Jonathan Ratliff was born near Glasgow, Barron County, Ky., in 1807 and came to Missouri and first settled in Randolph County near Huntsville in 1827. He was married in Randolph County and shortly afterwards removed to Macon County where he remained until 1867. He then went to Benton County, Ark., and spent the remainder of his life there. His wife, Dulaney Rowland Ratliff was born in Tennessee in 1812. She was a daughter of Younger and Margaret (Crawford) Rowland and came to Randolph County with her parents when she was a young girl. They settled south, of Huntsville about 1820 and Younger and Margaret Rowland both spent the remainder of their lives in that vicinity and are buried about four miles south of Huntsville. Margaret Crawford Rowland was a granddaughter of Col. William Crawford, a native of Virginia, who served as colonel in Washington's army during the Revolutionary War and was killed by Indians.

Jonathan and Dulaney (Rowland) Ratliff were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Margaret Clatterbuck, deceased; Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, deceased ; A. E., deceased ; J. T., deceased ; Mrs. Polly Ann Shelton, deceased; George N., subject of this sketch; Mrs. Edna Whiles, deceased; Mrs. Martha Hunt, Granit, Okla. ; J. C, deceased; and Mrs. Sarah. Pofeey, Benton County, Ark.

George N. Ratliff was reared in Macon County, Mo. and attended the public schools and later was a student in Mt. Pleasant College and the State Normal School at Kirksville, Mo. He then took up teaching as a profession and for 20 years taught school in Randolph and Chariton counties.

When the Civil War broke out George N. Ratliff joined the Missouri State Guards and was a member of the organization until the First Confederate Brigade of Missouri was organized when, he became a member of Company K, 3rd Regiment, Missouri Infantry, and served with that organization until the close of the war. He was wounded at the battle of Bakers Creek, Miss., May 16, 1863 where his left arm was broken by a minnie ball. He was left without medical attention for nine days. However, he recovered and rejoined his regiment within six months and served until the close of the war. He then returned to Randolph County and after completing his education, engaged in teaching as above stated. He was one of the successful and well known educators of this section of Missouri. In 1877, he was elected superintendent of public schools of Randolph County and reelected to that office in 1879, serving four years. In 1886 he was elected sheriff of Randolph County and reelected to that office in 1888, serving four years. In 1890, he was elected county collector and reelected in 1892 and served four years in that office. He has ever been faithful to every public trust imposed in him by the people and in whatever capacity he has served, he has given the public business the same thoughtful consideration that he would his own private affairs.

Mr. Ratliff was united in marriage in May, 1874, with Miss Josie Terrill, a daughter of Judge James and Eliza (Chrisler) Terrill. Judge James Terrill was for many years prominent in the affairs of Randolph County. He served as county judge here prior to the Civil War and after the close of the war he again served in that office for about 20' years. He was a native of Virginia and when a boy went to Kentucky with his parents and settled in Boone County and in the early forties came to Randolph County. In 1848, he purchased the farm which is now owned by Mr. Ratliff and here he and his wife spent the remainder of their days. This farm was entered from the government by Elrena Austin and was later sold to Judge Terrill. Austin built a huge lc«g cabin on the place about one hundred years ago and a part of this old cabin is still standing in the Ratliff yard. Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff were married in this building.

To George N. Ratliff and wife have been born the following children : Lois and Louis, twins, the former the wife of J. N. Wayland, of Huntsville. Mo., and the latter is commissioner of public buildings, Jefferson City, Mo.; Vida, married B. A. Garber and resides at Garber, Okla.; Donna; Roy, a mail carrier in Moberly; Virgie, married R. E. Martin, Huntsville, Mo.; George N., Jr., a farm^er and dairyman on the home place; Edna, married L. M. Crose, a dairyman of Sugar Creek township; Susie, married J. W. Richardson, Moberly, Mo. ; and Josephine died at the age of five years.

Mr. Ratliff has been a member of the Masonic Lodge for 45 years, having been made a Mason at Salisbury, Mo., in 1875. He is a member of the Baptist church.

Rucker Brothers. - This firm is composed of J. Frank and Tunce C. Rucker and they conduct one of the leading dairy farms of Randolph County. The Rucker farm is situated one and one-half miles south of Moberly and consists of 173 acres and was formerly the property of H. R. Terrill, a pioneer of Randolph County and was purchased by the Rucker Brothers in 1910. However, they have' been in the dairy business for the past 16 years, having started in Moberly in 1904. The Rucker dairy herd consists of 30 registered Jersey cows and the herd is headed by "Gamboge Major", a valuable registered male Jprsey.

The Rucker Brothers dairy farm is equipped with all modern sanitary dairy devices with a view to sanitation and expediency in handling dairy products. Their stables are conveniently arranged and kept in the best possible condition and everything about the place is kept in first class order. Their entire output of milk is delivered to the Ragsdale Carter Dairy Company, of Moberly, who distribute it daily to their hundreds of customers in that city.

In addition to their dairy business the Rucker Brothers are also well known and successful dealers in mules and have been very successful in this field of endeavor.

Frank and Tunce C. Rucker are the sons of John F. and Minnie C. (Coates) Rucker. John F. Rucker is now deputy collector of customs at St. Louis, Mo. He was born near Huntsville, Mo., in 1860 and his wife was bom the same year in Sugar Creek township.

The Rucker boys are both graduates of the Moberly High School, having graduated in the class of 1904. They are both experienced dairy men, having learned the business on the farm of their grandfather, J. T. Coates, who was one of the pioneer dairymen of Sugar Creek township. When they began business on their own account, their capital consisted of $14.00 in cash and one Jersey cow. They attended strictly to business and worked early and late and their industry has been rewarded by success, and today they rank among the leading enterprising business men of Randolph County.

Judge Alexander H. Waller, who is the editor of this history of Randolph County, though not the writer of this sketch, is one of the veteran lawyers of central Missouri, and for the past 43 years has practiced law in Randolph County, with the exception of 13 years when he presided on the bench of the circuit court of this circuit. Judge Waller was bom near Carrollton, Carroll County, Ky., April 13, 1845. His parents were Esme M. and Jane H. (Moffett) Waller.

Esme M. Waller was a native of the eastern Maryland and was a member of an old American family of English descent. This branch of the Waller family was founded in America by William Waller, who came from England in 1683 and died in Maryland in 1699. Esme M. Waller was a son of Ebenezer Cotman Waller. Ebenezer Cotman Waller removed from Maryland to Kentucky in 1804 when Esme M. Waller, father of Judge Waller, was one year old.

Esme M. Waller was reared to manhood in Kentucky and remained in that state until 1854, when he, with his family and his father, who was then an old man, started for Missouri. They became ice-bound at St. Louis and spent the winter in that locality. Ebenezer Cotman Waller, grandfather of Judge Waller, died near St. Louis that winter in his 83rd year. The following spring, Esme M. Waller went to Saline County, Mo., where he remained until the fall of 1855. He then went to Clay County and bought a farm of 350 acres of land near Smithville. He was engaged in farming on that place until his slaves were freed and in December, 1864, he sold his place in Clay County and bought 160 acres near Barry, Platte County, Mo. Later he returned to Clay County, where he died in January, 1892, at the age of 88 years and five months. His wife died in Clay County, in May, 1893. She was bom in Ohio. Her father was a native of Virginia and her mother of North Carolina and she was reared and educated in Woodford County, Ky. To Esme M. and Jane H. (Moffiet) Waller were bom three children: Alexander H., the subject of this sketch; Mary, married David T. Bronaugh, who was a prominent farmer and stockman of Clay County and is now deceased and his widow resides in Clay County, and George C. Waller, who for many years was prominently identified with the affairs of Clay County and was one of the most popular and well known men of that county. He served as county collector for four years and died near Liberty, Mo., in 1902.

Judge Waller was about 10 years old when his parents settled in Clay County, Mo. He was educated in the district school and a seminary which was located at Mt. Gilliad, Clay County. He came to Huntsville, Randolph County, in 1873. However, he had read law in Clay County before coming here. He served as deputy circuit clerk of Randolph County from 1875 to 1877. He was admitted to the bar by Judge Burckhartt in 1877 and immediately engaged in the practice of his profession at Huntsville. Shortly after being admitted to the bar. Judge

Waller was appointed city attorney for Huntsville. In 1878, he was elected prosecuting attorney of Randolph County and was re-elected to that office twice, serving three terms, from Januaiy, 1879, until January, 1895. At the expiration of his last term of office as prosecuting attorney he removed to Moberly and had an extensive practice in Randolph and adjoining counties, until November, 1903, when he was appointed judge of this judicial circuit to fill out the unexpired term of Judge John A. Hockaday, of Fulton, who died in office. In 1904, Judge Waller was nominated and elected to the office of circuit judge and in 1910 was reelected to succeed himself and served until Jan. 1, 1917. During his incumbency of the office of circuit judge. Judge Waller won the wellmerited reputation of being a fair, fearless and able judge. His profound knowledge of the law, coupled with his extensive experience as a lawyer and his inherent honesty and integrity, well qualified him for the difficult and responsible position of circuit judge. While justice, as judicially administered in his court, may not always have been "tempered with mercy," he never lost sight of the humane element and was always loathe to see justice miscarry by reason of technicality. It has been said of him by members of the bar who practiced in his court for many years while he was judge that he was a great equity judge. During the time that Judge Waller presided on the bench, the Ninth Judicial District was composed of the four counties of Randolph, Howard, Boone and Callaway. There was an enormous amount of business in this district for one judge, and during the period which he held office. Judge Waller heard and decided, perhaps, more cases than any other judge in the state of Missouri, and of the appeals taken from his court the percentage of reversals was remarkably low. After the expiration of his term of office in 1917 Judge Waller returned to the practice of law to which he has since devoted himself. He is recognized as one of the ablest lawyers in central Missouri and is the oldest practicing attorney in Randolph County.

Judge Waller was united in marriage April 24, 1904, with Miss Annie James, a native of Howard County, Mo. She is a daughter of WilHam and Mary (Smith) James, both the James and Smith families were from Kentucky and early settlers in this section of Missouri. William James w/3 a farmer and stockman, and died in Moberly in March, 1897, and liis widow now resides with Judge and Mrs. Waller and is in her SSth year. She is a daughter of Joel Smith, who was a prominent piono3r of Randolph County and became a very large land owner.

Judge Vv'aller is a member of the Christian church and is a Democrat, h?lving inherited his politics through many generations. His father voted for Andrew Jackson and his grandfather for Thomas Jefferson. Judge Waller is perhaps the best known man in Randolph County, and during the course of his long professional and official career he has made many friends and few, if any, real enemies. Written by M. J. Flannery.

Arthur Eerger Chamier, one of the leading members of the Randolph County tar, and one of the younger generation of the professional men of this section, is a native of Moberly. He was bom July 19, 1875, a son of Leo A. and Mary (Bsrger) Chamier, to whom three children were born: Jennie, who married W. S. Dolton, deceased, and is now bursar of Westminster College, Fulton, Mo., and has one daughter, Louisa; Olive, the wife of R. C. Dalton, and though the names of the husbands are similar, they are different and the men no relation, and Arthur B., the subject of this review, who was the second in order of birth.

Leo Chamier was born in the province of Prussia, Germany, April 5, 1845, of French descent. He was educated in the public schools of his native land and later worked in his father's store, but became dissatisfied in Germany because of the required service in the army and when 21 years old came to America. He located near Chicago andj working on a farm while he learned the customs of this country, and later married the daughter of his employer. Subsequently he came west and located at Moberly about 1870, at the time when the Wabash shops were established in the tovsm. For sometime he was employed in these shops, then returned to Illinois, where he married, in 1872, Miss Mary Berger, a native of Cook County, 111. Returning to Missouri, Mr, Chamier remained with the railroad company for a number of years, but later entered into a partnership with Valentine Riegel in the ownership and management of a dry goods business, located on Reed street. Later the store bumed and Mr. Chamier again accepted a position with the Wabash railroad until he retired in 1913.

Arthur B. Chamier was reared in Moberly, attended the public schools here, graduating from the Moberly High School in 1892. The following fall he entered William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo., where he remained a student four years, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts in June, 1895. Almost immediately after graduation, Mr. Chamier accepted a position with the Wabash railroad, being located at St. Louig. and in January, 1896, he engaged in teaching French and psychology in

Wayne Academy at Piedmont, Mo. The next year he taught the public school at Mill Spring, Wayne County, Mo., remaining there unftl 1897, when he came to Moberly to assume charge of the historj and civics departments in the high school of this city. In September; 1900, he entered the law department of Washington University, St. Louis, graduating in 1902.

Shortly after graduating, Mr. Chamier located in Seattle, Wash., taking a position in the law office of Peters & Powell for a year, but returned to St. Louis and was associated with Paul F. Coste, a leading attorney until the opening of the Louisiana Exposition, when he became customs inspector for the government, and secretary to J. J. Crowley, special agent in charge of the treasury department of the government. Following this service, Mr. Chamier became secretary to Amos M. Thayer, United States judge of the Circuit Court of Appeals, 8th District, but upon the judge's death in 1904, returned to Moberly, where Judge Waller appointed him court reporter of the Ninth circuit, which then consisted of Randolph, Callaway, Howard and Boone counties. This position Mr. Chamier held until January, 1911, when he engaged in practice in Moberly in partnership with Oak Hunter and the new firm opened offices in the Moberly Trust Building, where they have built up a high grade and large clientele.

Mr. Chamier has ever taken an active interest in public affaitrs, gained many warm friends. He was elected city attorney of Moberly in the spring of 1911, serving in that capacity four years. For the past five years, Mr. Chamier has been a member of the school board. He is a Democrat, is a member of the Baptist church, is a Mason, belonging to Lodges A. F. & A. M., No. 344, Moberly Chapter No. 79, Royal Arch Masons, Tancred Commandery No. 25, Knights Templar, Moolah Temple and a member of the Shrine at St. Louis. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows, the Elks, and while in college belonged to the Sigma Nu fraternity.

On Sept. 15, 1906, Mr. Chamier was married to Miss Lulu Jeffries, who- was born near Columbia, Ky., the daughter of W. F. and Ella (Reynolds) Jeifries, both natives of Kentucky, who came early to Carroll County, Mo., and later moved to Randolph County. Two children have been bom to Mr. and Mrs. Chamier: Richard and Mary Lou.

country, which is recognized as one of Moberly's foremost industrial institutions. Mr. Faessler was bom in Moberly, July 25, 1878, the son of John and Christiana (Klore) Faessler. John Faessler was born near Berne, Switzerland, July 25, 1838, and came to the United States when he was 14 years of age, to join his father, who had preceded him to St. iLouis. There were nine children in his father's family, five of whom came to this country, while the others remained in their native land. Two of John Faessler's uncles served in the Union army during the Civil War.

When the Wabash Railroad Company moved its shops from St. Charles to Moberly, John Faessler, Sr., came to this city and about 1875 he became an employe of the road in the tool department. He was ambitious and after accumulating some capital determined to establish himself independently in business and became a manufacturer of boiler-' makers' tools, a business in which he was engaged . until his death; March 9, 1899. He made an unusual success of his business and at the time of his death was a leading factor in the industrial life in Moberly. He is survived by his wife and three children: John W., Jr., whose name introduces this sketch; Louis, treasurer of the Faessler Manufacturing Company, and Lulu M., who married H. B. Gilfillan, a resident of this city.

John Faessler, the subject of this .sketch, spent his boyhood in Moberly, attended the public schools here until his senior year in the high school, when he gave up further educational advantages to assist his father who was in poor health. He began work in the factory when he was 10 years of age, so that he had a practical insight into the business, knew all the varied processes of manufacturing and was soon able to assume much of the burden of the management.

A year after the father's death, the concern was incorporated under the firm name of the J. Faessler. Manufacturing Company with a paid up capitol of $60,000. The company manufactures all kinds of boiler makers' tools and allied products. They are also manufacturers of the celebrated Missouri Hay Press. The output of this factory reaches the markets of Canada, Mexico, and other foreign countries, as well as all parts of the United States.

John W. Faessler became president of the company at the time of its incorporation and his brother, Louis, became treasurer. Since the incorporation of the company, July 6, 1900, it has taken a place in the valuable land, where he has been engaged in general farming and stock raising and is one of the most progressive farmers of the county. He has placed good and permanent improvements on his place. He has a fine nine room house, modern in every manner, a large barn and other buildings for farm use and stock.

Mr. Holbrook was married to Miss Amanda Esry, a daughter of Logan and Sallie (Bailey) Esry, both deceased. Logan Esry was a native of Kentucky and came to this county as a child and was reared here. Mrs. Holbrook was the eldest child in a family of five children and was a very capable and charming girl. Her grandfather, Austin Bailey was a pioneer settler of Jackson County, Mo., who owned 500 acres of land there and was one of the leading men of that part of the state and the family was prominent in public afi'airs. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook have three children: Milam, educated in the district schools and Moberly High School, is now farming the home place, married Eula Perkins of Moberly, in 1913, and they have two children, Helen and Ruby; John, a machinist, employed in the Wabash shops at Moberly; and Ada, the wife of Roy Durham, a veteran of the World War, who served with the 16th Engineer Corps.

The Holbrook family is known throughout this section of the state for its spirit of true Americanism and for the part it has and is taking in civic affairs.

Martin J. Kehoe, assistant postmaster of Moberly, Mo., has been, for more than a quarter of a century connected with the postal service in this city. He is a native of Missouri, born in St. Louis, Jan. 28, 1875, and is a son of Daniel and Mary (Murphy) Kehoe.

Daniel Kehoe was a native of Ireland and came to America when only 15 years old. He soon located in St. Louis, where he learned the trade of boilermaker, a vocation followed for many years, iie came to Moberly in 1874. In later life, Mr. Kehoe entered the service of the Wabash railroad in the water department and was killed in a collisionin 1892, while on duty at Martinsburg, Mo. Mary (Murphy) Kehoe was born in Ireland and brought to the United States by her parents when a child of two years. Mrs. Kehoe is now deceased.

Daniel Kehoe and wife were the parents of eight children: Martin J., the subject of this sketch; Margaret, the wife of E. L. Kirkendall, of Tacoma, Wash.; Mamie, who lives with Margaret; Daniel P., of St. Louis; William F., also of that city; James L., a plumber of Moberly; Ann, de- ceased, and Joseph F. Both parents were members of the Catholic church, the faith in which the children were also reared. Mr. Kehoe was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

Martin J. Kehoe was reared in Moberly, attended the public schools, and was graduated from the Moberly High School in 1890. He then became a reporter on what is now known as the Monitor-Index. He worked his way up in the newspaper business, until he became managing editor of the paper, a position he filled with marked ability until 1892, when he passed the first civil service examination given in Moberly and received the first civil appointment here, being assigned to a position in the postoffice in 1892. Since that date, Mr. Kehoe has filled all offices in the postoffice under postmaster, up to and including the duties- of assistant postmaster, which he now fills.

Mr. Kehoe was married to Miss Mamie Boyle, a native of Pennsylvania, and a daughter of George and Agnes (McDonald) Boyle, both now deceased. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Kehoe: Maurine, deceased; Irene, Helen, Loraine and Martin, Jr.

Mr. Kehoe is a member of the Catholic church and a Knights of Columbus. He has served as Past District Deputy of that organization. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the National Union.

Patrick Halloran, secretary and manager of the Moberly Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Company, of Moberly, is one of the well-known and successful business men of Randolph, County. Mr. Halloran is a native of Missouri. He was born at St. Charles, April 15, 1864, and is a son of Patrick and Sarah (Walsh) Halloran, both natives of Ireland.

Patrick Halloran, the father, was reared in his native land to the age of 16 years when he came to America with his parents. The family located in St. Louis. In 1878 they came from St. Charles to Moberly and here the mother died in 1918 and the father now makes his home with his son, Patrick, whose name introduced this sketch.

Patrick Halloran, the subject of this sketch, was reared in Moberly and educated in the public schools. In 1881, when he was 17 years old, he entered the grocery business in Moberly with the Hegarty Brothers and remained in that business until 1910. He then became manager of the Hegarty Opera House. Later he built the Halloran Theatre, which he sold in 1913, and this amusement house is now known as the Grand and is still one of the popular amusement places of Moberly. After selling the Halloran Theatre in 1913, Mr. Halloran erected a modern ice and cold storage plant by the co-operation of other local men of which he has since been manager and secretary since its organization. This is one of the prosperous coi-porations of Moberly and much of its success is due to the capable management of Mr. Halloran and Mr. L. W. Kelly.

June 14, 1893, Patrick Halloran was united in marriage in Moberly with Miss Bridget Brown of St. Charles, Mo. Three children were bom to this union, all of whom are deceased. Mrs. Halloran died Jan. 4, 1917.

Mr. Halloran is independent in his political views and he is a member of the Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus. He is a progressive business man and one of the substantial citizens of Moberly and Randolph County.

Silas Oak Hunter has been a leading member of the Randolph County bar for nearly 20 years and well known in Masonic and fraternal circles and prominent in public life. He is a native of Middlegrove, Mo., and was born Jan. 24, 1877, the only child of Silas 0. and Mary E.. (Ownby) Hunter, the former was bom in West Virginia, in 1840, and died in November, 1876, three months before his son, Silas 0. Hunter, was born.

Silas 0. Hunler, Sr., was brought to Missouri by 'his parents when six years old. He was reared and educated in this state and upon attaining manhood became a merchant in Middlegrove, where he passed the remainder of his life. His parents were Matthew and Mary E. (Mc- Cowan) Hunter, natives of Gerrardstown, W. Va., where the father was a farmer before coming to Monroe County, Mo., to follow the same vocation. There were two children in the family, Silas and Anna, Anna married Edgar Brooks and is now deceased. Mary Ownby was born, reared, educated and married in Middlegrove and died in Moberly, Mo., April 13, 1917, where she had lived for 25 years.

Silas 0. Hunter, the subject of this sketch, was reared in Middlegrove and attended the public school there until his ninth year, when his mother came to Moberly and here he was graduated from the high school in 1897. In 1897 he entered the University of Missouri, at Columbia, where he took a course in law, and was admitted to the bar Jan. 8, 1901. Mr. Hunter returned to Moberly, where he established himself in his profession. He is recognized as one of the able lawyers of Randolph County and central Missouri. He is a Democrat, and was elected city attorney in 1902, holding the office two terms or four years. Following his services as city official Mr. Hunter was elected circuit clerk of Randolph County, and at the expiration of his term of office he formed a partnership with Arthur B. Chamier in 1911, and they have built up a satisfactory practice. Mr. Hunter has taken an active part in public and civil affairs, always working for the improvement and betterment of local conditions. In November, 1918, he was elected representative to the state legislature and is now serving in that capacity. He is a Mason in high standing, having taken the degrees of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. He also is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Elks. He is one of the representative citizens of Moberly who has won and kept a host of friends who regard him as an asset to the citizenship of the town and county.

In December, 1908, Mr. Hunter was married to Miss Marj'^ Lowell, daughter of James R. Lowell, and one child was bom to them, Marjorie Lowell, born Jan. 9, 1910. Mrs. Hunter died Feb. 15, 1910, aged 26 years. On May 12, 1915, Mr. Hunter married Miss Charlotte M. Haworth, a native of Moberly. Her parents were John A. and Olive (Hager) Haworth, natives of Illinois, who were early settlers of this section of Missouri. Mr. Haworth is now retired from active business life, but for many years was manager of the. Princess Theatre and one of the wellknown stock buyers and dealers of Randolph County.

James L. Kehae, one of the leading business men of Moberly, was born in Moberly, Nov. 6, 1884, the son of Daniel and Mary (Murphy) Kehoe, both natives of Ireland. The father was a boilermaker and followed that trade for some years, but after coming to Moberly in 1874, entered the water department of the Wabash railroad and was killed in a collision while in the performance of duty at Martinsburg, Mo., in 1892. There were eight children in the Kehoe family as follows: Martin, assistant postmaster of Moberly; Margaret, the wife of E. L. Kirkland, of Tacoma, Wash.; Mamie, who lives with her sister; Daniel P., of St. Louis ; William F., also of that city ; James, the subject of this review; Ann, deceased, and Joseph F.

James L. Kehoe spent his youth in Moberly and attended St. Mary's Academy, where he was graduated in 1902. He learned the trade of steamfitter, and after serving his apprenticeship and becoming a master plumber and steamfitter, Mr. Kehoe opened a shop in May, 1913, and in 1918 formed a partnership with C. G. Wisman, and they now conduct a plumbing and steamfitting establishment at 215 Fourth street, Moberly. They are general contractors for all kinds of plumbing, steam- fitting and heating systems for business blocks and homes. The steam fitting work in the American Hotel and Elks Home in Moberly was done by this firm.

Mr. Kehoe is a m.ember of the Catholic church. He holds membership in the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

On Sept. 15, 1909, Mr. Kehoe was married to Miss Anna V. Freeman, the daughter of Timothy and Hattie (Matheres) Freeman, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Canada. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Kehoe: Daniel T., Hattie E., James L., Mary J., Richard D., deceased; William J., Leo D. and Anna B., all at home with the parents.

Though still a young man, Mr. Kehoe is regarded as one of the best informed men in his line and is himself a high-class mechanic. He is progressive in his ideas and methods and studies his business.

George 0. Perry, president of the Moberly Trust Company, of Moberly, Mo., is one of the well-known financiers of Moberly and Randolph County. Mr. Perry was born at Barnard, Mo., Jan. 1, 1877, the son of J. H. and Martha E. (Davis) Perry, to whom were born nine children of whom George 0. was the fifth.

J. H. Perry v/as a farmer in Nodaway County, Mo., and there George 0. Perry spent his youth, attending the public schools and thus laid the foundation for a good practical education to which he has ever since been adding by reading of the best literature, and a study of his business and its allied branches. After leaving the Barnard schools, Mr. Perry attended the high school at Maryville, Mo., and then entered a drug store as clerk. While earning his independent living he studied pharmacy and after passing his state examination, he was admitted to practice. For five years Mr. Perry remained in the drug business and then purchased a store which he managed five ye^s before disposing of it to engage in banking at Dewitt, Ark. In 1903 he purchased stock in the bank there and became assistant cashier. Mr. Perry disposed of his holdings in the Dewitt bank in 1905 to buy a large block of the stock of the Gentry Bank, at Gentry, Ark., becoming its cashier. One year later he sold his interest in that bank and came to Moberly, where in conjunction with other moneyed men he became the prime organizer of the Moberly Trust Company and upon its organization became cashier. Mr. Perry was elected president of the institution in 1913.

As one of the representative business men and progressive and public spirited men of Randolph County, Mr. Perry merits specific mention and recognition in this publication. He is a Republican and though he has never had time to take an active part in party affairs, he always assumes his share of work in civic and public affairs, giving liberally of time and money in the effort to improve conditions in town and county.

On June 14, 1906, Mr. Perry was married to Miss Cecil Greer of Paris, Tenn. Six children have been born to this union: George G., Katherine, Jerry W., deceased; Martha, William H. and Marian, all at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Peri;y are members of the Central Christian church and Mr. Perry is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Modem Woodman of America, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Charles H. Dixon, a well-known and successful physician of Moberly, Mo., was born in Dewitt County, 111., Feb. 17, 1868, the son of H. H. and Nancy (Gunder) Dixon, being the fifth of their ten children. The family came from Illinois to Missouri in 1874, locating in Monroe County, where the father engaged in farming for many years, but now resides i» Neodesha, Kan. He is 81 years old. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Dixon responded to the president's call for volunteers and enlisted in the 101st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in some of the most severe engagements of that memorable conflict and remained in the ranks of his regiment until mustered out of the service for disability in 1864. Today with the shadows deepening from the crimsoning west, he can look back across the years and feel that his was a constructive and well spent life. Mr. Dixon is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post, at Neodesha, Kan.

Dr. Charles H. Dixon received his educational advantages in Monroe County schools in his youth, than spent two years at the Fort Scott Normal School at Fort Scott, Kan., followed by two years of study at Ash Grove in the Christian College. As he was determined to devote his life to the study and practice of medicine, the young man matriculated in the medical department of Washington University, St. Louis, in 1896, graduating with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1899, and immediately located in Holliday, Mo. For 15 years Doctor Dixon practiced in this location, and made many warm friends who keenly felt his loss when he left to open an office at Fulton, Mo., in 1914, but as he desired a wider field for his endeavors he came to Moberly two years later and since that time he has been actively engaged in practice here. From the first, Dr. Dixon met with a hearty response from the citizens of Moberly and Randolph County and has a large practice.

Doctor Dixon was coroner of Monroe County for 12 years and that his sei-vices were efficient needs no further mention that the number of years he remained a county official. Dr. Dixon belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Modem Woodmen of America and the Loyal Order of Moose. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.

On Aug. 30, 1888, Doctor Dixon was married to Miss Ida Swartz, of Middlegrove, Mo., the daughter of Philip Swartz, a native of Germany, who came to this country when young and became a well-known resident of Monroe County. The father died in 1884. His wife, Mary (Tate) Swartz, was a native of Callaway County, Mo. She died in 1908. Five children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Dixon: Bertie, the wife of L. E. Miller, of Holliday, Mo.; Gertrude, who married Dr. P. C. Davis, of Madison, Mo.; Marie, who married D. P. Delaney, who is now rural letter carrier out of Madison, Mo. ; Gladys, deceased, and Charles, Jr., who is eight years old. Dr. Dixon has one grandchild who is older than his son Charles.

Harry B. Gilfillin, a well-known broker of Moberly, was born at Cantrie, la., April 19, 1877, and is a son of John F. 0. and Sarah (Reed) Gilfillin, both natives of Alleghany, Pa. The father was a farmer and veterinary surgeon, who at the call for volunteers at the outbreak of the Civil War, enlisted in the 14th Pennsylvania Infantry and was assigned to the quartermaster's corps, where he served until peace was declared. After the war, Mr. Gilfillin came west, locating in Iowa, where he still resides at the advanced age of 86 years.

Harry B. Gilfillin was one of the nine children born to his parents. A sister, Mrs. A. T. Lightfoot, lives in Moberly. Mr. Gilfillan was reared in Missouri and Iowa, receiving his education in the district schools. When only 16 years old, he started out in life for himself as water boy on the Burlington railroad with a construction gang. Following this, he accepted a position as brakeman and in 1903 began braking on the Wabash railroad at Moberly, and in 1906 he was promoted to conductor, holding his position from 1906 until 1910, when he engaged in business for himself, opening one of the leading men's furnishings stores in Moberly. In January, 1917, the store was burned and Mr. Gilfillin did not rebuild, but engaged in business as a broker and has met with success.

From first locating in Moberly, Mr. Gilfillin has taken an active part in local affairs. In 1916, he was elected chairman of Randolph County, Central Republican Committee and was re-elected to the same office a year ago. He is also state committeeman, his term expiring In 1920. He attended the Republican National Convention in 1920 and was one of the original Harding men. Mr. Gilfillin is a member of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Modern Woodmen and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

On Aug. 19, 1908, Mr. Gilfilhn was married to Miss Lulu May Faessler, a daughter of John and Christiana Faessler, whose history appears upon another page of this volume.

John A. Bledsoe, whose splendid property, Evergreen Fruit Farm, in Union township, has been accumulated through persistent and industrious labor, is one of Randolph County's self made men. He started out in life with few of the advantages which youth considers its just due, but his career has been singularly prosperous and successful. He has overcome obstacles and handicaps and has realized the most gratifying rewards of agricultural life. He was born on a farm near Gilpintown, Jackson County, Mo., Jan. 13, 1862, the son of William and Mary (Brackesdale) Bledsoe, both natives of Kentucky, where they were reared, educated and married. They came to Missouri in the late 50s and settled in Jackson County. s

When the Civil War was percipitated, William Bledsoe enlisted in the Confederate army and was killed at the battle of Baxter Springs, Kan. and was buried there, leaving the mother to raise her three children : Anna, now Mrs. Albritton, of Kansas City, Mo.; Willy Lee, now Mrs. James, also of Kansas City, and John A., of this review. The mother bravely took up the burden of caring for the children, sent them to the public schools for what educational advantages she could afford for them and spent the rest of her life in Jackson County, where she died in 1881.

tical education and with the passing years he has been a close observer of men and affairs so that with the study given his horticulture he has a large fund of useful knowledge. When old enough he worked for the farmers of the neighborhood and was engaged in agricultural pursuits for several years, then came to Moberly to accept a position with the railroad, where he remained 15 years. Mr. Bledsoe was anxious to have a place of his own ; he had been reared in the country and had a liking for farm life. In 1891 he purchased the farm belonging to Joseph Sanders, three miles east of Moberly. It then consisted of 145 acres of land. A one and one-half story house which then stood on the place burned in 1916. Mr. Bledsoe erected his present beautiful brick home the following year, which is one of the finest farm residences in Randolph County. There are good buildings for stock, a fine barn and other excellent improvements on Evergreen Farm. The orchard has over 700 trees mostly of the Ben Davis variety and about 100 cherry trees, while there is a 100 acre tract of rich bottom land which is devoted to general farming ; altogether there are now 245 acres.

On July 19, 1885, Mr. Bledsoe was married to Miss Alice Wilson, a native of Adair County, the daughter of Joel C. and Angle (Davidson) Wilson, the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of Kentucky. They came to Missouri when young and were married in this state and both are now deceased. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Bledsoe: Pearl, died in infancy; Earl, of St. Louis; Claude, of Union township; Eulah, the wife of Charles Burnly, of Moberly; John A., Jr.; Opal, Virginia, Queen and Vera, all at home with their parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Bledsoe have one of the hospitable homes where all their friends of more than 30 years standing are made welcome and Evergreen Farm is one of the best kept and prosperous places in the county, due to the thrift, industry and hard work of its owners, who today are enjoying the fruits of years of self denial and sacrifice. Mr. Bledsoe is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Moberly, also belongs to the Maccabees and the Knights and Ladies of Security. He has converted a place of brush and timber into one of the splendid fruit farms of the state.

George H. Sours, secretary and treasurer of the Forney Clothing Company of Moberly, is one of the progressive business men of this section. Mr. Sours was born in Montgomery, Mo., Jan. 13, 1875, the son of John and Catherine (McCabe) Sours, the former bom in Rochester, N. Y., being the son of Dennis and Catherine Sours, natives of Germany, who came to the United States and located in Rochester in 1820, where they spent the remainder of their lives. John Sours was a bridge builder and came west. at the age of 16, locating at Ironton, Mo., and had the distinction of building the first railroad bridge on the Iron Mountain railroad. He remained in Missouri for some years, when he went to Chicago to accept a position with the Illinois Central railroad. In 1859 he came to Moberly as an employee of the Wabash railroad, which was then known as the North Missouri railroad. Mr. Sours, after locating in Moberly, purchased som.e of the first town lots when the city was platted, and which occupied the space now known as Logan Terrace, running from South Fifth street to Epperson street, on Logan street. In addition he purchased several lots on East Rollins and West Coates streets, all of whom beecame very valuable later. He resided at 323 Hagood street when he died.

Mr. Sours became superintendent of bridges and buildings for the Wabash railroad and was serving in this capacity when he fell from the bridge over the Grand River at Brunswick, Mo., and died from his injuries in March, 1901. His wife was a native of Ypsilanti, Mich., the daughter of Michael and Catherine (Hamil) McCabe, natives of Ireland and Michigan, respectively. They came to Montgomery County, Mo., about 1855 and passed their lives in this state. There were ten children in the Sours family: William A. yard master for the Wabash railroad at Moberly ; John S., a sketch of whom, appears in this volume ; E. W., representing R. G. Dunn & Company, mercantile agents, in the City of Mexico, Mexico; Michael H., engaged in the insurance business at Macon, Ga. ; Fonsie L., passenger conductor on the Wabash railroad, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; George, the subject of this sketch; Catherine, the wife of Patrick Short, of Moberly; Francis, deceased; Lowell, J., who for 20 years was in the employ and a member of the Forney Clothing Company, now deceased, and Roy S., was assigned to Company B, 349th Infantry, 88th Division, and sailed for overseas service in September, 1918, spent a year in France and was seven miles from the front when the armistice was signed. He was honorably discharged in June, 1919.

George Sours was reared in Moberly, being seven years of age when his parents settled here. He received his education in the public school, and finished in 1889 at the age of 17, and at once sought and obtained a position with the F. B. Forney Clothing Company. Here he worked up from one position of trust to another, until in 1905, when he bought stock in the company and became a member of the firm. Mr. Sours is secretary and treasurer of the company. He is a Democrat and a member of the St. John's CathoHc church. Mr. Sours is a member of the Knights of Columbus, the National Union and the Elks, and is a director of the Bank of Moberly.

On Aug. 7, 1905, Mr. Sours and Miss Pearl Haynes, of Moberly, were united in marriage. Mrs. Sours' parents were Algernon and Louisa (Hall) Haynes, natives of Missouri. The father was general road master of the Wabash railroad and was in the employ of the company for more than 40 years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Sours: John S., Mary D., and Lydia L.

Rev. Ed Y. Keller, minister of the Christian church, is a native son of Missouri and Randolph County, and was bom in Chariton township, April 22, 1874. He is a son of Isaac T. and Frances (Light) Keiter. The father was a native of Frederick County, Va., born May 2, 1827, and died March 16, 1903. He came to this state in 1870 and located on a farm in Charifon township, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising all of his days. Frances Light was born July 16, 1839, and is living with her children and is very active for a woman of her advanced years.

Ed Y. Keiter spent his boyhood days' on his father's farm. He was one of seven children born to his parents, the others being: Cilia, the wife of Alexander Butler, of Moberly; Ann S., who married S. C. Baker, of Renick; a child deceased; Susan, the wife of C. B. Dysart, of Moberly; Floyd G., an engineer on the Wabash railroad, lives in Moberly; and Lola, the wife of David Meyers, of Sugar Creek township, Randolph.

Ed Y. Keiter attended the district school, graduated from the high school in Moberly. He then entered the State Normal School at Kirksville. Mo., completing the course in the spring of 1893. In the fall of that year, he began his career as a teacher in the district schools of this county. He was a successful teacher and advanced from one school to another until he was offered and accepted the principalship of the Moberly High School in 1903. The following year he became superintendent of the Higbee school, holding this position until 1905, when he resigned to assume to the same duties at Clark, where he remained until 1908, leaving to go back to Renick. During this time, Mr. Keiter had also officiated as minister of the Christian church at Renick. In 1903 he had united with the Christian church at Higbee and a few months later was licensed to preach. Mr. Keiter was called to serve in various pulpits in different parts of the county and recalls with a smile that the first marriage ceremony he performed was to marry two deaf mutes. His' first funeral sermon was that of Mrs. Charles Ragsdale, one of the oldest living settlers of Randolph County. Mr. Keiter served as pastor of the Christian church at Higbee in 1909-1910, and officiated in Hannibal, Mo., at the South Side Christian church from 1911 to 1913, when he came to Moberly, since which time he has preached in the Christian churches of Randolph County and also Macon County.

Mr. Keiter is a Republican and served as chaplain of the house of representatives of the 50th general assembly of Missouri in 1919. He has been active in politics in this locality. At the present time, Mr. Keiter is a candidate for congressman in the second district and will be nominated without opposition. Mr. Keiter's fraternal associations are with the Masonic Order, in which he stands high.

On April 24, 1901, Mr. Keiter was married to Miss Ersa Burton, a native of Higbee, the daughter of W. H. and Sue (Christian) Burton, both natives of this county. The mother now lives in Moberly. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Terrill) Christian, natives of Kentucky, who became very early settlers of Randolph County. Mrs. Keiter's father was a farmer nearly all his life; his father was Judge M. M. Burton, a well-known jurist of Missouri, whose father, also M. M. Burton, was the first man to settle north of Fayette. He brought a plow by ox team from Boonville to the homestead, where he settled in what is now Randolph County. The marks left by his dragging plow started what became known later as the Burton Trail, one of the famous early highways of this section of the state.

Louis E. Faessler, secretary and treasurer of the J. Faessler Manufacturing Company of Moberly, is one of the younger generation of business men of Moberly and Randolph County. He is a native son of Moberly, bom Aug. 17, 1881, the son of John and Christiana (Klore) Faessler, the former a native of Switzerland, bom near Berne, July 25, 1838. When only 14 years of age John Faessler came to the United States to join his father, who was in St. Louis. Here he grew to man- hood. When the Wabash railroad was establishing its shops in Moberly, Mr. Faessler came here to a,ccept a position in the tool department as he was an expert tool maker, one of the most important branches of a factory. As he accumulated capital, Mr. Faessler determined to establish himself in business as he foresaw a great future in manufacturing and resigning from the railroad started the Faessler Manufacturing Company, making boilers and machine tools. The concern flourished from the first and was conducted under his able direction until his death in 1899.

Louis E. Faessler was the second oldest of the children born to his parents. His boyhood days and youth were spent in Moberly. He attended the public schools and when old enough began work in his father's factory during his vacations, and while yet a boy in years, he had mastered the trade. Under his father's guidance, his natural ability had been carefully guided and independent thinking and working out problems encouraged him so that he was able to suggest many improvements in the manufacturing and handling of the Faessler products. Shortly after his father's death, in 1899, Louis Faessler became one of the oificers of the Faessler company, a position he has retained.

On May 4, 1915, Mr. Faessler was married to Miss Ruth Baker, a native of Moberly and a daughter of Rev. T. W. and Frances (Griffith) Baker, natives of Macon County, Mo. Mr. Baker was for many years a minister of the Presbyterian church and has now retired from active work in the ministry. His wife is deceased.

Mr. and Mrs. Faessler are members of the Presbyterian church and he is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. While he takes no active part in political life, Mr. Faessler is a Republican. He is a representative of the type of progressive young business men of Moberly.

Stokley P. Towles, M. D., a leading physician and surgeon of Moberly, has practiced within the county's borders for nearly a quarter of a century. He was born near Jacksonville, Randolph County, Mo., July 22, 1874, the son of George D. and Mary D. Towles, to whom three children were bom: Dr. Stokey P., the subject of this sketch; Robert E., deceased, and Delia, the wife of F. F. Brock, who lives on the old homestead, near Jacksonville.

Virginia ancestors. His father was a native of Lancaster County, Va. He came west at an early day, locating in Missouri, where he engaged in the contracting business, and was one of the men who took an active part in the founding and building of Huntsville, Mo., which was named after his wife's father, whose name was Hunt.

George D. Towles was reared on his father's farm near Cairo, received his education in the public schools of the county and after reaching manhood, engaged in farming. He was one of the substantial and prominent farmers and stock raisers of this section, where he spent his life. Mary Towles was also bom on a homestead which her father entered from the government, spent her life in this country and died at the old home place in 1918, aged 64 years. The Towles family were members of the Baptist church, to which they contributed all their; lives.

Dr. Towles spent his boyhood and youth on his father's farm, attended the district school, near his home, during the winters and early began to assist his father and assume many duties around the farm. After completing his academic course and having laid the foundation for a higher education along special lines. Dr. Towles entered Keokuk Medical College, Keokuk, la., in the fall of 1895, and was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, March 15, 1898. He began the practice of his profession at Milton, Mo. Within two years he had built up a good practice. He then located at Jacksonville, in 1900, remained there one year v/hen he came to Moberly, which has remained the scene of his professional labors and successes to the present time. Dr. Towles has never ceased to be a student of the great science of medicine. He has a large practice and is one of Randolph County's foremost physicians.

On Sept. 28, 1899, Dr. Towles was married to Miss Anna M. Burton, who was born near Milton, Mo. She is a daughter of Robert and Mollie (Scott) Burton. The father is now deceased, and the mother makes her home with her daughter. Mr. Burton was a farmer and one of the early settlers of Monroe County. Two children have been born to Dr. and Mrs. Towles: Helen and Harold, both at home with their parents. The family are members of the Methodist church. Dr. Towles is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He has attained a high place in the ranks of the medical profession of Randolph County.

at 529 West Coates street, was born in St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 17, 1854, the son of Thomas and Katherine (Kennedy) McDonald. When he was but 10 years old, his parents died and he can recollect little of their history. He was reared by his uncle, Patrick Kennedy, who lived in Missouri, and spent the years from 1864 to 1873, under his uncle's roof, attending school until his sixteenth year.

In 1873, Mr. McDonald came to Moberly and learned the trade of sheet metal worker. He worked in the Wabash shops at his trade for 17 years. Subsequently he accepted a position with the Union Pacific Kailroad, but in 1886 returned to Moberly and again entered the Wabash shops. In 1892, he established a transfer business which he carried on until 1919, when he added the storage business. Mr. McDonald met with gratifying success from the first and his business has steadily increased.

Mr. McDonald is a Democrat and has taken an active part in civil affairs since coming to Moberly. In 1882, ^ he was made chief of the fire department of the city, and on his return from the west some years later, served in the same capacity under Mayor Babcock. Later he was appointed to this office, serving under Alex H. Waller, editor of this history, while he was mayor from 1899 to 1901, and it was due to Mr. McDonald that the department was improved and equipped with modern fire fighting apparatus, as he was instrumental in securing the Hale Chemical Fire Wagon, the Swift Spray Nozzle and in getting the Sullivan Snap Harness. In every movement for the improvement of the city, Mr. McDonald is a liberal donator of his time, energy and money.

On Dec. 5, 1878, Mr. McDonald was married to Miss Alice Furgeson, bom near Fulton, Mo. She is a daughter of Swan and Mary (Coons) Furgeson, natives of Missouri and Kentucky, respectively. Seven children have been born to this union : Swan T., associated with the Lynch- McDonald Construction Company of Moberly; Lyman, foreman in the Wabash shops, Moberly; Austin B., in business with his father; Ray F., automobile salesman, Moberly; Eula Mae, the wife of George Penick, an employee of the Wabash railroad; Gladys B., stenographer lor the Mc- Donald Transfer Company, Moberly, and Arthur F., is employed by the Wabash Railroad Company, Moberly, Mo.

Ray F. McDonald enlisted in the United States army April 29, 1918, trained at Camp Funston, then assigned to Company 8, 356th Infantry, 89th Division, was sent to France in June and there received his final training before being assigned to the medical corps. He aided in the front line trenches during hostilities, was transferred to Company L, 3rd Regiment, 89th Division and marched into Germany with the army of occupation, being discharged from the service in June, 1919, and at once returned home to Moberly and again took up the pursuits of peace.

Mr. McDonald is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America. The McDonald family are wellknown in Moberly, where they have many friends.

H. S. "Harry" McKinney, a prominent farmer and stock man and the owner and manager of Maple Grove Farm in Cairo township, Randolph County is the son of Daniel and Eliza (Brown) McKinney, natives of Lincoln County, Ky., who came to Missouri in 1833 and located in Cairo township on the land now owned by H. S. "Harry" McKinney. They were the parents of 11 children, nine of whom lived to be over 50 years of age. They were: Mrs. Sophia Brown, deceased; Hiram, deceased; Patsy Jane Campbell, deceased; Ann Mariah Huntsman, deceased; Willis E., deceased; H. S., of this review; John F., of Cairo township; Madison, also of this township; Mrs. Belle GrifRn, deceased; John and Susan Mary died in infancy.

H. S. "Harry" McKinney was reared on his father's frontier farm and received his education in the public schools of his district. After that he began farming, which he has successfully followed ever since. The Maple Grove farm consists of 184 acres and 40 acres of timber northeast of the home place. Daniel McKinney, the father, preempted 80 acres on which the H. S. McKinney house stands, and a horse which H. S. McKinney's mother drove here from the old home in Kentucky paid for the piece of land. The horse had been a gift from her father and was as good as ready money in those days in the new country.

Maple Grove Farm is all improved and there are six good wells; a branch of Mud creek runs through the place and three good springs furnish an unfailing supply of water for the stock and Maple Grove Farm is considered one of the best stock farms in this township. The soil is rich and productive and the land is kept in good condition by the able management of the owner. Mr. McKinney has lived on his present place for more than 45 years and during all that time has been engaged in general farming and stock raising. His son, W. M. McKinney, has a fine herd of Shorthorn cattle and his registered male which heads the herd is one of the best in the county. Mr. McKinney also keeps registered Poland

China hogs and good grade of sheep. Each year he has about 50 spring lambs. The chickens on the farm are the light Brahmas. Mr. McKinney has placed most of the improvements on the farm. His home is modern and comfortable and the place is well kept up with three barns, 60x62 feet, for farm and stock use.

July 11, 1875, Mr. McKinney married Miss Laura Bell Huntsman, a daughter of George M. and Euphemia (Campbell) Huntsman, pioneer settlers of Cairo township, and the following children have been bom to Mr. and Mrs. McKinney: Willie M., now farming the home place; Alta, the wife of Robert Jett, of Cairo township; Maggie, the wife of Gilbert Dingman of Sturgeon, Mo., and a daughter who died in infancy. There are three grandchildren of whom Mr. and Mrs. McKinney are very proud.

Willie M. McKinney was born on the home place Nov. 29, 1876, was reared and educated in " his local district. During his boyhood, Mr. Mc- Kinney had learned the practical side of farming and when his schooling was over began farming with his father and since his father gave up the active management of the farm has taken entire charge of it.

In 1905, Willie M. McKinney married Miss Stella Campbell, of Salt River township, the daughter of Samuel and Amanda Campbell, both deceased. Mrs. McKinney has a sister Hattie, who is the wife of May Edwards of Salt River. A brother, Roy Campbell, lives at Corvallis, Ore.

H. S. McKinney is a member of the Masonic Lodge and all the family are members of the Christian church. Father and son belong to Highland Grange. Mr. McKinney was one of the organizers of the Liberty Christian church, having associated with him other prominent men of this locality. The first minister was James Valier and the church was dedicated by Rev. John McCune on July 8, 1894, with a membership of 40, which has increased to over 100. The edifice was erected by Dick Ridgway and is one of the best in the county.

Mr. McKinney has been a lifelong Democrat and at this writing is a candidate for the nomination of judge of the county court for the eastern district of Randolph County.

Dr. Charles K. Dutton, a successful physician and surgeon and specialist of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, of Moberly, Mo., is a native of this state. He was born in Warren County, Mo., March 12, 1870, the son of John Harrison, generally known as "Uncle Harry" and, Elizabeth P. (McCulloch) Dutton. He was the tenth of their 13 children, 11 of whom grew to maturity. John Harrison Dutton was born in Montgomery County, Mo., Sept. 5, and was the son of Judge John Harrison Button, who was born in Charles County, Md., in 1784, and Mary (Bruin) Button, a native of Kentucky, whose parents were early settlers of Missouri. Judge Button came to Montgomery County, in 1817, became judge of the county court and was prominently identified with that section for many years.

John Harrison Button was reared, educated and married in Montgomery County, where he was engaged in farming for some years before removing to Warren County, where he was. a prominent farmer and stockman. Buring the Civil War he served in the state guards, but when peace was declared, returned to his farm where he spent the remainder of his days. He died in August, 1905.

Br. Charles K. Button spent his boyhood on his father's farm. He attended the district school and after completing tlie elementary branches, entered Central Wesleyan College, at Warrenton, Mo., where he was graduated. He then taught school for four years when he entered the medical department of the University of Kentucky. After spending one year there, he entered the St. Louis Medical College, where he was graduated with the degree of Boctor of Medicine in 1895. He then located at Calwood, Callaway County, Mo., where he remained about two and one-half years. In 1897 he took a post graduate course in Philadelphia, Pa., specializing in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. On his return to Missouri a year later, he came to Moberly, where he has since been engaged in practice with the exception of the year of 1902, which he spent at the famous London, England, ear and eye infirmary in post graduate work.

On April 11, 1901, Br. Button married Miss Rebecca Hammett, of Randolph County, the daughter of J. W. and Mary A. (Haines) Hammett, both natives of Kentucky and now deceased. Mrs. Button died Feb. 21, 1916.

Boctor Button is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and has been a member of the Modern Woodmen of, America for the past 25 years. He is a man who takes a keen interest in civic affairs, ever giving liberally to the support of all movements of the development and improvements of affairs and conditions of Randolph County and Moberly. He is an independent Democrat.

JVIoberly and Randolph County for the past 24 years, is a native of Ireland. He was born at Castle Rea, County Roscommon, and is a son of Dr. William and Annie (Oldfield) Cuppaidge and is the youngest of a family of- four bom to his parents. The father was an eminent physician in his native land and spent his life there in the practice of his profession. He was a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, where he received both his B. A. and M. D. degrees. The mother is also deceased. She spent her life in Ireland.

Dr. Godfrey 0. Cuppaidge was educated in the Diocesan School of Tuam in County Galway and at Park Gate, Cheshire, England, and at the latter place he was a classmate of the celebrated Doctor Winfred Grenfell of Labrador, of deep sea fisheries fame. After receiving a, thorough training in the classics and sciences. Doctor Cuppaidge entered the Royal College of Surgeons at Dublin, where he was graduated after a four years' course in 1882 with the degree of M. D. He then took a course in the Kings and Queens College of Physicians and Surgeons and was graduated from that institution in 188-3. The following year he came to America and engaged in the practice of his profession at Morgan, Texas, remaining there until 1887. He then came to Missouri and located at Middle Grove, Monroe County, where he remained until 1896. He then came to Moberly and continued the practive of his profession with" unqualified success until the United States . troops were sent to the Mexican border in June, 1916. He had served in the Medical Corps in the Missouri National Guard since 1911, entering the service with the rank of first lieutenant. In 1914 he was promoted to captain and in July, 1916, he was commissioned major and served on the border with that rank until demobilization took place. , In 1917, when the United States entered the World War, he was called to the colors again with the 4th Missouri Infantry, afterwards 139th Infantry, part of the famous 35th Division, serving with it until Octtjber, 1917, when he was ordered to take charge of the medical detachment of the 110th Engineers, part of the 35th Division. He was at Camp Doniphan, Okla., where he remained until March, 1918, when he received his honorable discharge from the service and returned to Moberly, where he resumed the practice of his profession to which he has since devoted himself.

of London, England. To Doctoi" and Mrs. Cuppaidge have been born two children: Constance Annie, who is a graduate nurse of St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., and spent 23 months in overseas service as nurse during the World War, and received a decoration from the British government. The youngest daughter, Helen Violet, is a graduate of Washington University, where she received a fellowship and the degree of M. A. in 1919. She is now a teacher at Tulsa, Okla.

Doctor Cuppaidge is a Democrat and takes a live interest in matters political as well as in public affairs in general. He was health commissioner of Moberly for 12 years and served on the State Board of Health for four and one-half years, a part of which time he was president of that organization. He served as a member of Governor Major's staff with the rank of colonel. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Benevolent and \ Protective Order of Elks.

John A. Melton, the well-known dealer in sporting goods, whose store is located at 527 West Reed street, is one of the progressive business men of Randolph County. He was bom in Lafayette County, Mo., Feb. 3, 1881, and is the son of Isaac and Maggie (Chambers) Melton, the former a native of Indiana and the latter of Kansas.

Isaac Melton was brought to Missouri by his parents when quite young, and after attaining manhood he was engaged in running a saw .mill and threshing outfit. Later he bought and operated a farm and is now living retired. The mother died in 1892.

John A. Melton received his edUcational advantages in the public schools and when only 17 years old, began an independent career. His first work was in the south, picking cotton, where he remained two years. He then returned home and began to farm, some of his father's land. In 1900 he obtained a position on the Missouri Pacific Railroad as stationary fireman at Nevada, Mo. Later he began firing a locomotive there and in 1901 came to Moberly to take a position as fireman on the Wabash railroad. Five years later he was promoted to engineer with a run out of Moberly and remained with that company until 1912, when he resigned and engaged in business here. He purchased a fine stock and soon became recognized as the leading merchant of Moberly in sporting goods and allied lines.

On Dec. 20, 1906, Mr. Melton was married to Miss Bemice Bowden, of Randolph County. She is a daughter of James Bowden, a farmer of Sugar Creek township. Since first locating in Moberly, Mr. Melton has entered actively into the civic life of the city and is ever ready to assist and promote every movement that tends to the development and prosperity of Moberly and Randolph County.

He is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star, and he is secretary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Mrs. Melton is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and she and Mr. Melton are members of the Methodist church.

Charles C. Nebergall, an extensive automobile accessory dealer of Moberly, is a native son of Randolph County. He v^as born in Moberly, Sept. 10, 1876, the son of John H. and Nellie (Shumate) Nebergall, whose history appears in this volume.

Charles C. Nebergall attended the public schools of Moberly and after graduating from the high school, began his business career by accepting a position in the Moberly Steam Laundry of which his father was a part owner. For 19 years he was associated with this concern, but left in 1908 to take charge of the Dorn-Coloney Laundry at Columbia, Mo. For five years, Mr. Nebergall remained in Columbia, Mo., with the Dorn-Coloney Company. He built up the business and made many practical improvements in the plant. He then accepted a position with the Holman Laundry Company at Moberly. Returning to his native town, Mr. Nebergall rendered efficient serv'ice to this concern for four years when he and his father entered a new field by opening, in 1917, the Gates Half Sole Tire and Prest-0-Lite Battery Service Station and accessory store at 511 West Reed street. They at once began to have a good trade which has increased from year to year due to the consideration and courtesy shown their patrons, their prompt fulfillment of business engagements and the high class of goods carried in the supply department.

On Nov. 6, 1901, Charles C. Nebergall married Miss Nellie Brinkerhoff, of Moberly. She is a daughter of D. W. and Mary E. (Lyons) Brinkerhoff, natives of New York and Pennsylvania, respectively, and early settlers of Randolph County. Mr. Brinkerhoff was one of the first train dispatchers here. He is now deceased. Mrs. Brinkerhoff resides in. Moberly. Four daughters have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Nebergall: Helen, a graduate of the Moberly High School, is at home; Louis, is a student at Drake University, Des Moines, la., heading her class of 254 pupils on all studies in 1919; Mildred and Florence at home attending school.

Mr. Nebergall is a Republican and a progressive, public spirited citizen ever ready to assist in the development of the county and city of Moberly. Mr. and Mrs. Nebergall are members of the Baptist church.

Thomas H. Walton, secretary of the Walton Coal Company of Higbee, Mo;, who is also interested in the mercantile and banking business in that place, is a native of Iowa. He was bom in Webster County, Jan. 28, 1874, a son of William and Elizabeth (Wonders) Walton.

William Walton was a native of England, born Sept. 5, 1844. When he was ten years of age he came to America with his parents and the family settled in Canada. When 21 years old William Walton went to Ohio and from there to Iowa. He was located in various places from that time until 1886, when he settled at Higbee, Mo., and engaged in the mining business. Here he organized two mining companies and during the remainder of his life he was interested in mining in this locality. He was also active in other fields of endeavor, and was one of the organizers of the Citizens Bank of Higbee and was the first president of that institution. He was a prominent factor in the life and development of Higbee during his career and was mayor of that city for a time. He died Jan. 17, 1918. Elizabeth (Wonders) Walton was born at La- Salle, 111., April 11, 1851, and now resides at Higbee.

Thomas H. Walton was the second in order of birth of a family of seven children, born to his parents. He came to Higbee with his parents and attended the high school there and has practically been brought up in the mining business. In 1910 he became a stockholder in the Walton Coal Company and since that time has been a leading factor in that important industrial concern of Higbee. He is also a stockholder and a member of the board of directors of the Citizens Bank, of Higbee.

Oct. 7, 1896, Thomas H. Walton was united in marriage with Miss Nettie M. Jackson, of Huntsville, Mo. She is a daughter of Terry C. and sallie (Turner) Jackson, both natives of Randolph County and descendants of pioneer families of this section. To Mr. and Mrs. Walton has been born one child : Thomas H., Jr., who is now a student in the University of Missouri at Columbia.

Mr. Walton is a member of the Christian church and is an elder. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is independent in politics and was elected mayor of Hig-

James W. Marshall, vice-president of the Citizens Bank of Higbee, has been a leading business man of Randolph County for many years. His introduction to Higbee was as a merchant, but it was not long before he became identified with mining industries and later his interests became engaged with banking affairs. He is a native son of Randolph County, born near Renick, Aug. 25, 1861, the son of John Dorsey and Susan M. (Martin) Marshall, the former a native of Virginia, born in Albermarle County, Va., Sept. 18, 1840, and died in Missouri, in 1914. John D. Marshall came to Misosuri with his parents, Wiley and Fannie Marshall, both natives of Virginia, in 1844, and settled in Prairie township, Randolph County. They made the trip across the country in a prairie schooner, drawn by a team of oxen. They took up government land and established themselves on a farm. Susan Martin was a native of Randolph County and was reared, educated and married here. She was a daughter of James and Patsy (Hardin) Martin, natives of Kentucky, who were among the early settlers of this section. She died in 1909.

James W. Marshall was reared on his father's farm in Prairie township and attended the district school. Later he took a commercial course in the Gem City Business College. After completing his schooling, he returned to Missouri and accepted a position in a store, but in 1901, became auditor for the Elliot Coal Company, where he remained until 1907, when he went on the road as salesman for the coal company and two years later came to Higbee as auditor for the Northern Central Coal Company. In 1919, Mr. Marshall purchased a large block of stock of the Citizens Bank, becoming vice-president of the institution on Sept. 1, 1919.

On June 20, 1911, Mr. Marshall was married to Miss Fannie Jones, a native of Myers, Mo., the daughter of William and Diana (Bogie) Jones, both natives of Kentucky. William Jones and six of his brothers and his father served in the Civil War under John Morgan. One child has been bom to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, William Dorsey, who resides at home. Mr. Marshall owns 14 acres of land within the corporate limits of Higbee. He is one of the progressive men who. are taking an important part in the development of Higbee and the county. He is a Democrat, and he and Mrs. Marshall are members of the Christian church. He is a Royal Arch Mason.

Madison McKinney, known to his friends and neighbors as "Mat" McKinney, is a prominent stockman and farmer of Cairo township, who lives three miles northeast of Cairo. He is a native of Randolph County, born in this township in 1850, the son of Daniel and Eliza Brown Mc- Kinney, both natives of Kentucky who were reared, educated and married in their native state. In 1833, they came west.

Daniel McKinney drove a wagon drawn .by a team of oxen, while his wife who accompanied him on the trip, drove a carriage and team of horses. "Uncle Ben" Huntsman made the journey in their company, bringing his famous hounds along. The dogs frequently delayed the party by getting on the trail of deer and "Uncle Ben" would have to round up the hounds before the train could move on and sometimes he also got the deer. There was quite a large party of the McKinney family who made the try together. Harrison and Miles McKinney, brothers, and the mother all came to Missouri from their homes in Kentucky. Two sisters, Dorcas and Vienna McKinney were the young women of the party. After reaching Randolph County, Daniel McKinney entered land in Cairo township. Most of them are now dead; Miles is buried at Union cemetery and the others at Liberty.

Madison McKinney was reared in Cairo township, received his education in the log school house known as the Sherwin school, which stood on land now owned by George Halterman. Mr. McKinney says, "I might have been a preacher if I hadn't driven ox teams so much as a boy." He recalls that the trading points of the early settlers were Old Milton and Huntsville; the women made the clothing for all the family even to the caps and jeans. Such were the conditions under which the pioneers lived.

Mr. McKinney bought his present farm from B. H.. Hutsell and it was known as the "Uncle Joe Darby place" as he came here in the early 30s and entered the land from the government. Today the McKinney farm consists of 295 acres and is one of the best stock farms of the township with plenty of good water, a good modern residence, built in 1912, four bams one 14x36 foot silo and many other buildings for farm use.

In February, 1890, Mr. McKinney was married to Miss Sallie G. Hagood, the daughter of John and Mary Hagood the former is deceased and the mother now resides in Salt River township at the age of 78. Mrs. McKinney died in February, 1903 and was buried at Liberty cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. McKinney were born three children: Eula, Stanley and Temple, all at home.