Joplin Township (part 3 of 6)

WILLIAM BYERS, capitalist, Joplin, was born in Franklin county. Pa,, Nov 14, 1828. His parents, Frederick and Anna (Eby) Byers, were also natives of the Keystone State. His father was born in 1780, and died in 1854; his mother died in 1823. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in the county of his nativity; was raised principally on a farm, and attended the common schools. When about seventeen years of age he entered the Chambersburg Academy, Chambersburg, Pa., graduating from that institution in the spring of 1848. After quitting school he was engaged for three years as a clerk in the mercantile business for his brother, Eby Byers. He then engaged in farming and stock-raising in Franklin county until the year 1860; then came west to Iowa and engaged in the hotel business at Iowa City, but shortly after commenced dealing in real estate, which business he followed several years. He moved to Marion county, same state, where he engaged in the mercantile business until the spring of 1866; came to Carthage, this county, in the last named year, and in February, 1872, to Joplin. Since coming here he has dealt largely in real estate and mining. In the spring of 1873 Byers & Murphy's addition to Murphysburg (now Joplin) was laid out, and in 1877 he and others laid out Byers & Murphy's first addition to Joplin proper. In August, 1879, was laid out Byers & Murphy's second addition, now known as Byersville, and named in honor of our subject. Judge Byers was married in Franklin county, Pa., March 20, 1854:, to Miss Martha L., daughter of Samuel and Ruth Jeffrey, of Chambersburg, Pa. In 1875 Mr. Byers was appointed judge of the county court for this count}' by Governor Harden; served two years, and in November, 1878, was elected to the same position for a term of four years. Judge Byers is extensively engaged in mining operations; also interested in the Joplin Woolen Mills, of which company he is vicepresident; also secretary and treasurer of the Joplin Zinc Company. He is a man of energy and enterprise, possesses excellent business qualifications, and is counted among Joplin's most respected and worthy citizens.

ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, grocer, Joplin, was born in Mississippi. Kemper county, Feb. 2, .1840. His parents, Alexander and Margaret (Strait) Campbell, were natives of South Carolina; his father was born about 1796, and died in the fall of 1853; his mother was born about 1820, and is now living in Joplin. The subject was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools and the Columbus (Miss.) College. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he went into Arkansas and purchased land. In July, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Eighth Arkansas Confederate Infantry Volunteers, Colonel Patterson commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Sliiloh, Chickamauga, in those around Atlanta, at Franklin, Tenn., and others of importance: surrendered at Greensborough, N. C, with General Joe Johnson. He returned to Arkansas in July, 1865, and engaged in farming for four years;, came to this county in February, 1869, and located on Turkey Creek, east of the present city of Joplin, where for six years he engaged in farming. In 1875 he came to Joplin and commenced in the mercantile business, continuing three years; was then elected constable of Joplin township, and held that position four years; during the last three years, however, he carried on the grocery business in connection vvith his oflicial duties. Mr. Campbell was married at Jacksonsport, Ark., Nov. 23, 1868, to Miss Mary F. Ewing, of that county. Mrs. C. was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., in May, 1845. From this union there are two children, Lee Ewing, born

Jan. 6, 1875, and Arthur Alexander, born Jan. 28, 1879. Mrs. C. is a member of the M. E. Church (South). Mr. Campbell is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the A. O. U. W. His place of business is on Main Street, East Joplin; he carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries, glass and wooden ware, provisions, feed, etc., etc. He is also interested in mining.

A. W. CARSON has been business manager of the daily and weekly Herald since the establishment of each. He was born at Cadiz, Ohio, and was educated at the McNeely Normal School of Ohio. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the Forty-Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served as a private in Company C. In 1867 he located in Marshfield, Mo., and for a year had charge of the public schools of that place. In 1868 he became proprietor of the Marshfield Yeoman^ and has been connected with some newspaper enterprise almost uninteruptedlj^ to the present date.

WM. J. CARTER, M. D., physician and surgeon, Joplin, was born in Frankfort, Clinton county, Ind., August 9, 1839. His lather Harlen Carter was a native of the Buckeye State, and his mother, Esther Carter of Pennsylvania. When our subject was about four years of age his parents moved to Indiana, locating on a farm in Hendricks county. There he engaged in agricultural pursuits. At seventeen he entered the Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind., and attended about two years. He then returned home and commenced teaching, at the same time continuing his studies. Previous to entering college, however, he had commenced the study of medicine. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in Company F, Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry Yolunteers and served two and a half years, participating in the battles of Chattanooga, Chickamagua, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and many others of importance. Four months after enlistment he was promoted to hospital steward, and during the march to Atlanta, was commissioned first lieutenant of Company F; he was discharged at Chattanooga, because of physical disabilities produced by exposure, and returning home resumed his studies. In the fall of 1865 he entered the Rush Medical College, Chicago, graduating in the spring following. He then returned to Hendricks county, Ind., and commenced the practice of his profession at Pittsborough, where he continued three 3'ears. He then came to the Southwest because of ill health, locating at Fair, Neosho county, Kan., and resumed practice. He returned to Indiana in the spring of 1873, and engaged in professional duties for about six years at Indianapolis. He then went to Montana Territory, and in July, 1881, came to Joplin. Dr. Carter was married in Hendricks county, Indiana, to Miss Josephine, daughter of apolis, March 6, 1842. From this union there have been six children, Hollis S., born April 18, 1867; Addie, born March 24, 18G9; Debora, born June 16, 1871; Gertrude, born Dec. 20, 1872, died April 5,1874; Nettie Belle, born May 5, 1877, died June 8, 1877; and Mary Esther, born May 3, 1878. Dr. and Mrs. Carter are members of the Presbyterian Church; he is a Mason, Knight of Pythias, and a member of the G. A, K.; he now fills the chair of Ophthalmology and Otologia in Joplin College of Physicians and Surgeons. Has a large, increasing, and remunerative practice.

ANTOINE CHATELLE, grocer. East Joplin, vi^as born in the province of Quebec, Canada, May 5, 1827. His parents, Joaquin and Margaret (Dupuis) Chatelle, were also natives of Canada. His father was born May 14, 1792, and died May 14, 1876. His mother was born in 1810 and is now living in Canada. Our subject was raised })rincipally in Canada and educated in tlie French schools. When si.vteen j'ears of age he came with liis parents to the states, locating in Xew York, where they remained for thirteen years< While there young (Chatelle learned the carj^enter's trade. In 1856 they returned to Canada, Dominion of Ontario, and there our subject engaged at his trade and taught in French schools. He came again to the states in the fall of 1859, and first engaged at his trade in the Empire State until 1865, when he went to Janesville, Wisconsin. Continued in the same business there nearly a half decade. Came to Missouri in 1869, locating in Lawrence county, at Mt. Vernon, and later at Verona, same county, where he engaged at his trade two years. Came to Joplin in July, 1871, and engaged in various occupations until 1877, when he moved to Kansas City, and commenced the manufacture of furniture. Two years later he returned to Joplin and in the summer following went to Leadville, but returned to Missouri and went to McDonald, but shortly after came to Joplin and embarked in the grocery business. Mr. Chatelle was married in Ogdensburgh, St. Lawrence county, IS'ew York, Jan, 31, 1853, to Miss Domitile, daughter of Benjamin Robidour. a native of Canada. Mrs. Chatelle is also a native of Canada, born June 2, 1837. From this union there have been fifteen children: Antoine, born Dec. 8, 1853; Delia, born June 2, 1855; Nina, born Jan. 4, 1857; Napoleon, born Sept. 15, 1858; Frank, born Jan. 8, 1860; Urseley, born July 15, 1862; Agnes, born July 3, 1864, and died in Sept., 1865; Etta, born Oct 10, 1866; Millie, born April 25, 1866; Willie, born July 2, 1870; Lottie, born Dec. 25, 1872, and died in infancy; Mary, b...ni Sept. 20, 1874. and died in Dec, 1874; Hallie, born March 27, 1876; Lawrence, born Oct. 2, 1880, and died July 7, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Chatelle are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Chatelle is a number one mechanic and a man of good business qualifications.

HENRY L. CHICKERING, of the tirm of Hoy t & Chickerin^r, contractors and builders, Joplin, was born in Middlesex county, Mass., Feb. 5, 1854:. His parents, Francis H. and Charlotte F. (Jones) Chickering, were also natives of the Bay State. His father was born in 1822, and is now Jiving at Ashland, Mass. Our subject grew to maturity in Middlesex county and was educated at the common schools and the high school at Ashland. When sixteen years of age he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade and served a regular apprenticeship. He then engaged at his trade in different cities of New England until the fall of 1876. He then came to Joplin and worked at his trade with Messrs. Rejaiolds & Axell for one year; then formed a partnership with Mr. W. R. Farbush under the "firm name of Farbush & Chickering, and continued for a time. In March, 1880, the present partnership was formed and the firm have since engaged "it carpentering, largely in contracting and building. Mr. Chickering was married in Joplin March 22, 1878, to Miss Mary, daughter of T. B. and Morgiana (Vondersmith) Lauderbach, of this city, but formerly from Phila- <ielphia. Pa. Mrs. Chickering was born in Ottawa, HI., March 9, 1858. From this union there have been two children: Bertha L., born Feb. 5, 1880, and died Dec. 23, 1880; Luella F., born Oct. 25, 1880. Residence on Pearl Street, between Fifth and Sixth; business on Joplin Street, between Fourth and Fifth.

S, H. CLAYCOMB, of Claycomb & Staples, law and real estate, Joplin, was born in Waverly, Lafayette county, Mo., Aug. 11, 1847. His par- -ents, George and Elizabeth J. (Winning) Claycomb, were natives of West Virginia. During infancy he moved with his parents to Saline county, Mo., locating near Cambridge. While there he engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended the common schools. When about eleven years of ^ge the family moved to Cambridge where he attended the city schools. At fifteen he went to Jacksonville, HI., and entered the Illinois College where he pursued his studies for a time and then entered the Michigan State University at Ann Arbor, but owing to the unsettled condition of uffairs in, consequence of the war, failed to complete a course; he then went to Detroit, Mich., and completed a course in the Bryant & Stratton Business College at that place; then returned home and engaged in teaching. In the fall of 1866 he went to Virginia and entered the law department Virginia State University, at Charlottsville, graduating from that institution in the spring of 1868, when he returned to Saline county and was admitted to the bar. One year thereafter he came to Vernon county and locating at Nevada engaged in the practice of his profession. He came to Joplin in February, 1874, and mined for several years and then resumed the practice of law with "W". B. McAntire of this city, with whom he reraained about eighteen montlis, after which he practiced alone for a time. In Jan., 1881, he entered into the law and real estate with his present partner under the firm name of Claycomb & Staples. Mr. Claycomb was married in Nevada, Vernon county. Mo., Dec. 24, 1874, to Miss Sallie E., daughter of Joseph Headen of Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mrs. C. was borti Dec. 14, 1854, in Shelby county. Mo.. They have two children; Hugh, born Sept. 25, 1878, and an infant, born April 1, 1883. Mrs. Claycomb is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Claycomb is a member of the order of Knights of Honor. They reside on the corner of Fifth Street and Jackson Avenue.

T. J. COFER, of Cofer & Lavery, grocers, was born in Franklin county^ Mo., Sept. 10, 1854. His father, T. L. Cofer, was a native of South Carolina, was born in 1817, and died in March, 1871, in Franklin county. Mo. His mother, Charity Ann ("Whitmeyer) Cofer, was born in Franklin coimty,. this state in 1819, and died in the same county August 14, 1868. Mr. Cofer was reared on a farm and received a common school education. He came to- Joplin in the spring of 1872 and engaged in smelting for about five years,^ after which he engaged in mining until the spring of 1879. He then went to Leadville, Col., and continued in the same business for several months,^ when he returned to Missouri and engaged at a furnace for some time. Engaged in present business Dec. 19, 1882, with Mr. G. R. Lavery, under firm name of Cofer & Lavery. Mr. C. was married Oct. 18, 1876, to Miss Lydia A. Gray, who was born May 18, 1853, in the Buckeye State. From this^ union there have been four children: Fannie L., born Sept. 19, 1877, died in infancy; Maud M., born Dec. 5, 1878, died in spring of 1880; Fred L., born Dec. 5, 1881, and Willie, born Oct. 8, 1882. Mr. Cofer is an Odd Fellow and a member of the American Legion of Plonor.

DAN COLLINS, liveryman, Joplin, Mo., was born in the county of" Cork, Ireland, August 10, 1844. His parents, Michael and Anna (O'Connell) Collins, were also natives of the Emerald Isle. During infancy, subject was taken to Cornwall, England, where his father engaged in mining. There our subject grew to manhood and was educated in the English schools. He came to America in 1862, sailing from Liverpool in the spring of that year on the Moravian, and arriving at Quebec after a voyage of fourteen days. Came almost immediately to the states and engaged in mining at Ogdensburgh, N. Y. Continued there one and a half years and then engaged to go on an exploring expedition for A. L. Hunt, and discovered and opened up the Brites mines. He remained there three years and then returned to New York and engaged in mining at the former place for several years, then to Mackinaw City, Pa., and engaged in the same business five years. From the last named place he went to Friedensville, same state, -and was similarly employed. He came west to Illinois, and in 1871 to Missouri, locating in this city and engaged in mining and freighting for several years. He established his present business in 1874 and has since continued. Mr. Collins was married in New York City, in June, 1868. Mrs. Collins was born in Dublin, Ireland. She is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Collins is an excellent judge of stock, and besides conducting a first-class business in the livery line, engages in the buying and selling of horses and mules.

JOHN C. COX. Prominent among the old and respected citizens of Joplin, is the. subject of this sketch. Judge Cox was born in Burke county, North Carolina, Sept. 6, 1811. His parents, David and Lucy (Branch) Cox, were also natives of North Carolina. His father was born Aug. 14, 1782, and died Oct. 16, 1836. His mother was born Oct. 20, 1784, died Dec. 27, 1854. When about eight 3'ear8 of age he moved with his parents to Tennessee, locating on a farm in Jackson county. Subject was raised on a farm «,nd educated in the common schools. About the year 1829 his father was elected eherift" of Jackson county, and being re-elected, held that position six years. During that time subject served as deputy. In 1836 he came west and after traveling over the state entered land in Ray county, Mo. Soon after he disposed of his interests there and returned to Tennessee. In June, 1838, he came to this county, entered land, and settled on Turkey Creek, near where he now resides. At that time the present site of the prosperous city of Joplin was but a waste of prairie, covered with tall grass, interrupted here and there with a clump of bushes and occasionally by a ledge of rock, which cropped out on the hillsides. During the war our subject suffered great loss from depredations of both armies. In June, 1863, the bushwhackers burned him out, and he went to Neosho, Newton county, where he remained until the cessation of hostilities. In the fall of 1866 he returned and erected his present residence. Judge Cox was married in Jackson county, Tenn., Aug. 23, 1837, to Miss Sarah A., daughter of Edward and Jane Mercer, of Jackson county, Tenn. Her father was born in that state Oct. 14, 1782, and died in the fall of 1860, and her mother was born Oct. 22, 1787, and is now living in Tennessee, at the advanced age of ninety-six years. Mrs. Cox was born Sept. 25, 1816. This union has been blessed with eleven children; Lucy Jane, born June 18, 1838, died Dec. 26, 1863; David S., born March 23, 1840, died Nov. 30, 1857; Edward M., born May 30, 1842; John C, Jr., born Sept. 27, 1844; Menerva J., born April 11,

1840; CassinsE., born Dec. 24, 1847; William T., born Dec. 20. 1849; Sa.- rah A., born Sept. 11, l>i52: Samuel B., born Dec. 24, 1854; James J., born April 7, 18.57; and Benjamin F., born April 27, 1860. In 1840 he was elected justice of the peace for what was then Center Creek township. He was chosen countv surveyor in 1852, and in the fall of 1873 was elected associate justice of the county court. Judge and Mrs. Cox are now quite pleasantly located on the original site of floplin, surrounded by a large circle of friends, and are ^o situated as to enjoy the comforts of life during their declining years.

(5 APT. CLARK CRAYCROFT, of Craycroft & Trembley, attorneys at law, Joplin, was born in Montgomery county, Md., May 27, 1847. His parents, J. P. and Minerva J. (Price) Craycroft, were also natives of Maryland. His father was born in Montgomery county, in 1815, and is novr living in Cooper county, Mo. His mother was born in Prince George county, in 1824, and died in May, 1873. The subject was raised principally on a farm, and matriculated in the common schools. In the year 1859 his parents moved to Illinois, locating on a farm in Macon county. One year later our subject entered the Mount Zion Seminary, Mount Zion, 111., and for four years pursued his studies in that institution. He then returned home, and in 1865 came to Missouri, locating in Cooper county, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits. In September, 1868, he entered the State University, Columbia, Mo., aiid graduated from that institution in June, 1871, takingthe degree of B. S. After quitting college he engaged for two years in teaching in Howard county, this state; then went to Linn county, and \\\ May, 1873, was appointed clerk of the Linn County Court of Common Pleas. He served in that capacity one year; also, commenced the study of the law with W. H. Brownlee, of Brookfield, and in May, 1874, was admitted to the bar. He went to St. Louis and there commenced the practice of his profession with the Messrs. Dryden, under the firm name of Craycroft, Drydeu & Dryden. He came to Joplin in July, 1875, and practiced first with Mr. Charles Johnson, then with Galen Spencer, present mayor of Joplin, and in 1877 engaged in practice alone; continued thus until February, 1883, when he entered into a partnership with J. H. Trembley, under the firm name of Craycroft c% Trembley. Mr. C. was married in Joplin, May 1, 1882, to Miss Alma, daughter of John B. aiTd Pluma (Richards) Sargeant, of this city. Mrs. C. was born in "Wisconsin, Jan. 19, 1860. She is a consistent member of the Congregational Church. Captain Craycroft has held the highest degrees in the secret fraternities to which he belongs; is now captain of the Joplin Rifles, chief of the fire department, and United States Commissioner for Circuit Court, western district of Missouri; he is also secretary of the Sargeant Milling Company, and has an interest in the street railway and other public improvements.

IKA CREECH, notary jniblic, real estate and collecting agent, Joplin, was born in Harlan county, Ky., Nov. 4, 1839. His father, Henry Creech, was also a native of the Blue-grass State, born in 1818. He was a son of Jonathan Creech, a native of Ireland, The latter participated in the War of 1812. The mother of our subject, Mahala (Field) Creech, was born in Tennessee, about the year 1818. During his infancy the subject moved with his parents to Lee county, V^a., locating on a farm, where young Creech attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1853 the family moved to Dade county, Mo., where the father died in 1854-. The subject learned the carpenter trade and also engaged in farming. On July 4, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, First Missouri Battalion of Scouts, and was at the battle of Wilson's Creek; he then went to Rolla, where his command was disbanded. He then returned to Dade county, but finding crops, etc., destroyed, proceeded to Kansas and enlisted in Company D, Twelfth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, Colonel Adams commanding, and served until the close of the war, and was mustered out at Little Rock, Ark., June 30, 1866, and discharged at Lawrence, Kansas, shortly afterward. He then engaged in teaching for several years, and came to Joplin in 1872, and engaged in smelting mineral for about two years. He engaged in his present business in 1875, and has since continued, and was made a notary public in December, 1876. Mr. Creech was first married in Cedar county, Mo., to Miss Elizabeth A. Ray, of that county. Mrs. C. died in the fall of 1862. Our subject was again married in Lawrence, Kansas, March 9,1866, to Miss Lou M. Turner. Mrs. C. is a member of the class of 1883 of Joplin College of Physicians and Surgeons. They have one child, Charles, born Jan. 17, 1867, in Carthage. Mr. C. is a member of the orders of I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W.,and G. A. R. He was elected justice of the peace for Galena township in 1876. Office on Main Street, between Second and Third. He has desirable lots and town property for sale and rent; makes collections, etc.

J. P. CUNNINGHAM, M. D. Prominent among the professiounl gentlemen of this city is the subject of this sketch. Dr. Cunningham was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 1, 1817. His father, Robert Cunningham, was a native of New York; his mother, Elizabeth (Parson) Cunningham, of Massachusett.s. They came to Pittsburgh when it was but a very small place. When subject was about ten years of age his father died and shortly after moved with the family to Wheeling, W. Ya. There young C. grew to manhood, receiving a liberal education in the city schools. Commenced the study of medicine in 1842 with the noted Dr. Bates, of Wheeling, and two years later engaged in the practice of his profession in that city. In 1852 he moved to Illinois, located in Iroquois county, practiced there for ten years, then moved to northwest Missouri and engaged in practice at Kockport. In March, 1866, he came to this county, locating at Carthage, being the first physician at that place. Came to Joplin in 1877 and has since made this his home. Dr. Cunningham was married in Wheeling, West Va., May 16, 1838, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Clement McCune, of Washington county, Penn. Mrs. Cunningham was born in Washington county, in January, 1817, and died Aug. 22, 1882, in this city. From this union there were five children: Geo. P., Harriet P., wife of Gr. H. Walser; L. P., and Ada P., now the wife of M. A. Gill of this city. The Dr. is one of the pioneer settlers of Jasper county and has watched its wonderful development. He is a man of energy and enterprise, standing at the head of his profession and has contributed largely for the support of public institutions, educational and otherwise.

L. P. CUNNINGHAM, attorney at law, Joplin, was born in Wheeling, West Va., Jan. 15, 1845. His parents. Dr. John P. and Elizabeth (McCune) Cunningham, were natives of Pennsylvania. His father was born in Allegheny county May 1, 1817, now a practicioner of this city. His mother was born in Washington county in January 1817; died Aug. 22, 1882, in Joplin. When our subject was eight years of age his parents moved to Moundville, same state, where they remained two years; they then went to Illinois, locating in Iroquois county. Subject was educated in the common schools and the high school at Middleport, Illinois. When fifteen years of age he commenced to learn the trade of printing and for four years following engaged at trade in diflerent cities. Commenced the study of law at Middleport, bu* discontinued shortly after; came west to Missouri and resumed his studies at Rockport, this state; was admitted to the bar at Platte City, Mo., in Dec, 1864, before Hon. Wm. Heren, Judge of the 12th Mo. Judicial Circuit. Was enrolled there as an attorney and engaged in the practice of his profession until 1866. In August of that year he came to Carthage and in April, 1877, to Joplin. Since then he has made this city his home. In July, 1871, the Memphis, Carthage, and Northwestern Railroad Co. was organized and our subject was chosen president and remained so until Jan. 10, 1874, when he resigned. At that time the road was purchased by the Atlantic and Pacific, now the St. Louis and San Francisco. Mr. Cunningham is a man of energy, enterprise and excellent business qualifications. He is interested largely in mining operations at Short Creek, Skeeterville, and elsewhere; also in the Joplin Water- works and other matters of public importance. He and his estimable wife have a very pleasant home on corner Fifth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, surrounded with a wide circle of friends.

T. W. CUNNINGHAM, president of tiie Bank of Joplin, was born in Jasper coimty, Mo., Jan. 18, 1845. His father, Mark Cunningham, was a native of Tennessee, born about 1825. His mother, Harriet A. (Hewbanks) <3unningham, was a native of Kentucky, born about 1827. Our subject was raised principally on a farm and educated liberally in the common schools. In the summer of 1861 he enlisted in Company I, Sixth Regiment Missouri State Guards, and served six months. Then enlisted in Company H, Eighth Regiment Confederate Volunteers, Colonel Cavanaugh commanding, and served until the close of the war. Participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, and numerous others. He took the oath of allegiance near Camden, Ark., when he returned to Barry county, Mo., where he stopped for a short time; then came to Granby, Newton county, and engaged in mining for several months; then went to western Kansas in governmental service for two years; returned to Jasper county in 1868, and engaged with the Granby Company at Oronogo four years. Came to Joplin in the spring of 1872 and embarked in the grocery business; continued six years, then disposed of his interest, purchased a farm, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Returned to Joplin in 1879 and established a wholesale grocery business. In February, 1882, the Bank of Carthage was organized and our subject was chosen president. Mr. Cunningham was married in this county Feb. 22, 1872, to Miss Sophia A., daughter of Herman and Polly Sternsburg, of McDonald county, Mo. Mrs. Cunningham was born in McDonald county, Mo., April 17, 184:3. She is a member of the Christian Church. Our subject is a member of the Masonic fraternity, also of the A. O. U. W. He is a man of good business qualifications, active, enterprising, and awake to every interest of state, county, and particularly of Joplin.

J. J. CURLEY, manager Western Union Telegraph office, Joplin, was born in Greene county, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1850. His parents, Patrick and Eliza (Flynn) Curley, were natives of Ireland. His father was born in Oounty Roscommon, and his mother in County Langford. They came to America about the year 1845. When two years of age our subject was taken with his parents to Jefferson count}'. Wis., where they located near Watertown, on a farm. He there grew to manhood, receiving a liberal education. In the fall of 1870 he came south to St. Louis, and for two years engaged as an aid in building telegraph lines, and at the same time was with the city fire alarm company. , During these years he learned the art of telegraphy. In August, 1873, he took charge of the telegraph office at Clarkesville, Pike county, Mo. At the same time he was assistant postmaster and express agent at the depot for the St. Louis, Keokuk & Nortliwestern Railroad. He came to Joplin in October, 1877, and established ;* Western Union Telegraph office in East Joplin, and in November of that year he established the present office. In December following he secured for the citizens of Joplin the associated press dispatches, but they were discontinued after four months. Mr. Cnrley was married at Clarksville, Mo., to Mis3 Nannie, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Moss) Clark, of Pike county, but natives of Kentucky. Mrs. C. was born in Bowling Green, that count}', June 8, 1857. From this union there have been three children, two now living: John F., born Aug. 15, 1878, and died Dec, 4, of the same year; Joseph, Jr., born April 15, 1880; George, born Nov. 2, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Cnrley have a comfortable home on the corner of Third and Joplin streets, and enjoy the esteem of those with whom they are associatf^d in social and business circles.

THOMAS CUPRAH, dealer in furniture, carpets, stoves, and secondliand goods, Joplin, was born in the county of Durham, England, April 3^ 1835. His parents, Emmerson and Frances (Rutherford) Currah, were aUi; natives of England, where our subject grew to manhood, receiving a liberal education. He immigrated to America in 1852, sailing from Liverpool on the Boh Kelly and after a voyage of six weeks, arrived at New York, and, coming west to Wisconsin, engaged in mining until the breaking oin of the war. He enlisted in Company C, Fiftieth Wisconsin Regiment Iiifantry Volunteers, Colonel Clark commanding, and served about sixteen months; he was appointed commissary sergeant shortly after enlistment. He was mustered out at Madison, Wis., in the spring of 1805, and returned to Lafayette county, same state, re-engaging in mining until 1873, when he went to Marquette county, Mich., and followed the same business. Mr. Currah was married in Ottawa, LaSalle county, 111., Dec. 24, 1854, to Mis;- Sarah Elliott, also a native of England, born in County Durham, March 28, 1835. From this union there have been six children: Richard Y., borr*. March 15, 1856, and died August 2d of the same year; John E., born Feb. 12, 1857; Sarah T., born August 2, 1864; Mary J., born Jan. 27, 1866, and died March 13th of the same year; Thos. M., born May 21, 1868, and Jos W., born Oct. 4, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the M. E. Church Mr. C.'s place of business is on Main Street, between Second and Broad way; carries a full line of furniture, carpets, stoves, cutlery, and seconiihand goods.

THOMAS DAIIILL, stone mason, Jo])lin, was born in (bounty Warford. Ireland, in 1833. His parents James and Catharine (Fitzgerald) Daliill, were also natives of the Emerald Isle. Onr subject grew to manhood in the county of his nativity, receiving a liberal education in the Irish schools. He immigrated to America in June, 1863, arriving at New York on the 15th day of that month. One year later he came to Missouri, locating at Pleasant Hill and engaged at his trade. He came to Joplin March 3, 1876, and engaged in mining, which he has continued \vith abundant success. Mr. Dahill was n.arried in County Warford, Ireland, in 1860, to Miss Johanna Coleman of that county; Mrs. I), was born in 1846. From this union there have been ten children, James (deceased), Catharine (deceased), John (deceased), Catharine, James, John, Michael, Margaret, Thomas, and Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Dahill are members of Catholic Church.

J. L. DAVENPORT, engineer fire pressure, Joplin Water- works, was born in McDonald county, Mo., Dec. 23, 1854. His parents James and Nancy (Johnson) Davenport, are natives of Kentucky and Virginia. His father was a merchant; born in 1817, died in Dec, 1862; his mother was born about the year 1819, and died Dec. 28, 1854. In 1861 onr subject moved with his father to Newton county, this state, where he attended school. When fourteen years of age he commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade at Newtonia, and in the fall of 1868 he went to Dallas. Texas, where he worked at his trade for a time. Came to Joplin in the fall of 1871 and engaged in mining, continued at this nearly five years. Then went into the employ of the Lone Elm Mining & Smelting Co., at first at trade, then took charge of an engine. Accepted his present position on Feb. 19, 1883, and took charge shortly after. Mr. Davenport was married in Joplin April 12, 187T, to Miss Minerva J., daughter of Dr. W. M. Gray, formerly of Ohio. Mrs. D. was born in the Buckeye State in Jan., 1856. Three children have blessed this union: Emma, born March 12, 1878; Franklin, born 1879; and William F., born Sept. 18, 1881; Franklin is now deceased.

WILLIAM ALFRED DENNIS, freight and passenger agent of the K. C, Ft. S. & G. R. R. Co. at Joplin and Webb City, Mo., was born at Des' Moines, Iowa, April 9, 1857. His father, Thomas Dennis, was a native of Belgium, born at Ghenn, June 1, 1825, and immigrated to America at the age of ten years, landing in New York City in 1835, and witnessed the deetruction of that city by fire in the same year. From 1835 to 1848 his life was that of a sailor, during which time he visited all the principal ports of the old world, and sailed on nearly every body of water that could at that time be reached with a sailing vessel. In the latter part of 1848 he went to

California, remaining there during the gold excitement, and amassed quite a fortune. In 1851 he returned to the states, locating at Chicago, 111. Soon after he purchased a boat and for a time engaged in freighting on the Illinois River, and afterwards moved to Sailorville, Iowa, where he built and operated an extensive grist and saw mill. He moved to Paola, Miami county, Kansas, in 1857, where he now resides, owing a large amount of real estate. He was married in Chicago, in 1853, to Caroline Sorge. She was born in Kudolstadt, Germany, Oct. 10, 1836, graduated in 1852, and sailed for America the following year. W. A. Dennis moved with his parents to Paola, Kansas, in 1857, where he was liberally educated and resided until eighteen years of age. He learned telegraphing and railroad business under H. C. Perry, agent of the K. C, Ft. S. & G. R R. Co. at Paola in 1875, and worked as extra agent and operator at various stations along this line until the latter part of 1876; thence to Osage, Kan., as agent for six months; thence to Kansas City as clerk in freight office for one year; thence to Cherokee, Kan., as agent for two years; thence to Joplin Oct. 14, 1879, where he has since remained in the capacity of freight and passenger agent. In 1883 the company extended the line to Webb City, a distance of seven miles, and placed this station under his management also. Mr. D. is largely interested in mining operations at Webb City, where he is associated with N. M. Barney in working some of the finest prospects in that camp, and is also interested in other mining prospects in the vicinity of Joplin. He has an elegantly furnished room in the Collins Block, also telegraph and telephone with depot and other points of the city and surrounding towns. He is a member of Ascension Commandery No. 39, Knights Templar, wherein he fills the warder's station; also, Joplin Royal Arch Chapter No. 91, as principal sojourner, and is a member of Fellowship Lodge No. 345, A. F. & A. M. Mr. D. enjoys an excellent reputation here, both as a business and social gentleman, and looks well after the interests of his company.

THOMAS DOLAN. Prominent among the members of the legal fraternity, Joplin, is the subject of this sketch, who was born in St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 8, 1860. His father, Michael Dolan, was a native of Ireland, and his mother, Catharine (Fitsgerald) Dolan, of Missouri. When about two years of age he was taken with his parents to New Orleans, La., where his father engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery business, and remained there until 1868 ; then moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where, shortly after, his mother died. In 1870 he moved to Keokuk, and about one year thereafter to Monmouth, 111., where he attended school. He came to Joplin in the summer of 1873, and continued for a time in school. In the spring of 1876 he engaged as salesman to Jesse Gulley, proprietor of a meat market, and con- tinned with him until 1880. In June previous he had commenced the 6tudv of law, and after quitting his position devoted his entire time to preparation for his chosen profession. In February, 1880, he went into the office of Messrs. Cunningham & Montgomery, of this city, and was admitted to the bar in March of that year, and at once commenced to practice. Mr. D. was married in Joplin, Feb, 17, 1883, to Miss Lizzie May, daughter of John and Serilda (Norton) Crawford. Mrs. Dolan was born in Buffalo, Dallas county. Mo. They are very pleasantly located on Pearl Street, between Eighth and Ninth. In the fall of 1881 the subject was elected attorney for the city of Joplin, and has since held that position, having been re-elected in October, 1882. He also occupies the chair of medical jurisprudence in the Joplin College of Physicians and Surgeons, and was appointed in March. 1881, by T. B. Haughawout, county prosecuting attorney, to appear for him in state cases in his absence.

W. A. DUMARS, of Pribbenow, Dnraars & Co., insurance agents, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1855. His parents, James and Hanna (Renton) Dumars, were natives of the Keystone State. During infancy our subject was taken to Youngstown, Mahoning county, Ohio where his father established the Mahoning Register. While there young Dumars attended the public schools. In 1866 the family moved to Memphis, and his father was oi\e of the founders of the Memphis Post. There subject entered Hale's Academy and pursued his studies four years. The family next came to Missouri, locating at Bolivar, Polk county. His father purchased the Free Press of that city, and subject commenced to learn the trade of printer. In 1874 his father was appointed receiver in the U. S. Land Office, which position he now holds, with headquarters at Springfield, Green county. Subject finished his trade at Springfield. In 1877 he was appointed deputy P. M. at that city, which position he held one year. He then engaged in the insurance business and came to Joplin in April, 1880, in the same business for a time and then went to California and engaged as general agent forU. S. Contracting Company, and placed service on eighty mail routes. He returned to Joplin and Jan. 1, 1882, purchased an interest in the present agency. Mr. Dumars is a young man of good business qualifications and is held in high esteem by those with whom he is associated, socially, and otherwise. The firm represent about twenty-eight of the leading American and foreign companies, and are doing a large and increasing business. C. W. DYKEMAN, grocer of Joplin, was born in Broome county, N. Y., March 23, 1846. His father, Walter Dykeraan, is a native of Connecticut, born July 4, 1813, and is now living at Amboy, 111. His mother, Lucy (Haynes) Dykeman,of New Hampshire, was born in 1815; died March 16,

1852. When five years of age subject moved witli his parents to Amboy, Lee county, 111. He was raised on a farm and spent his youtii in agricultural pursuits and attending the couimou schools. In the fall of 1858, he came west tu Missouri, stopping in Scotland county. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company J, Twenty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Col. David Moore commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated in the battle of Athens, Missouri, Shiloh, Corinth, Ts^ashville, Mobile, and Blakely, and many others of lesser importance. He was mustered out at Morgan, Ala., April 30, 1866, and discharged at St. Louis shortly after. He returned to northern Illinois and engaged in farming for about five years, then came west, locating at Baxter Springs, Kansas, where he engaged in the bakery and restaurant business one year, thereafter engaged in the restaurant and confectionery business. In 1877 he went to Short Creek and commenced the grocery business with Mr. W. (x. Holman (now of Holman and Swift, this city) under the firm name of l>ykeman and Holman, but returned to Joplin in the following spring and shortly after purchased his partner's interest and has since conducted the business alone. Mr. Dykeman was married in Lee county, 111., July 10, 1870, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Sarah (McCrary) Mooney, natives of County Antrim, Ireland. Mrs. Dykeman was born in Ireland, April 20, 1844. From this union there were two children: Cornelia, born June 12, 1S71, died January, 1881, and Lucy, born Aug. 1, 1876. Mr. and Mis. Dykeman are members of the Catholic Church. He has been a member of the school board of Joplin for three years. His business is on Fourth between Joplin and Wall streets. He carries a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, glass, and wooden ware, provisions, feed, etc.

R. B. ELJilOTT, dealer in groceries. East Joplin, was born in Boone county. Mo.. Feb. 3, 1841. His parents. Reuben and Elizabeth (Wilhite) bliliott, were natives of the Blue-grass State. His father was born in Garrett county, Kentucky, in 1794, and was a farmer. He participated in the War of 1812, and fought under General Jackson at New Orleans, and also took part in the battle of Booneville, Missouri, fifty years thereafter. He died at his home near Rockport, this state, in October, 1868. His mother was born in Madison county, Ky., Feb. 14. 1799, and died near Rockport in September, 1867. The subject of our sketch grew to manhood in the county of his nativity, and received a liberal education in the common schools. His early life was spent in agricultural pursuits. In 1864 lie went to Nebraska and engaged as a clerk for a time, but returned to Boone county and engaged in the stock business with Mr. Piatt Whittaker. Lie came to southwest Missouri in April. 1871, and engaged in the buying and shipment of cattle with Mr. T. A. McClelland, of this city. He catne to Joplin in September, 1872, and rained for two years, after which he engaged as clerk in a general store with McClelland & Manpin, remaining in that position about four years. In the fall of 1879 he engaged with Col. Fairbanks in pork packing. He engaged in his present business in September, 1882 Mr. Elliott was married in Boone county, Mo., Oct. 29, 1879, to Miss SaL lie A., daughter of John and Jane (Anderson) Maxwell, natives of Kenrucky. Mrs. Elliott was born in Boone county. Mo., June 23, 1850. Their union has been blessed with one child, Mary Ruby, born June 23, 1881, in Joplin. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are both consistent church members. His residence is on Mineral Street, East Joplin ; business, corner of Main Street and Galena Avenue. Mr. Elliott carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries, wooden ware, provision, and feed.

COL. W. H. FAIRBANKS, packer and wholesale provision dealer, Joplin, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 12, 1840. His father, Henry Fairbanks, was a native of the Bay State; his mother Emeline (Crawford) Fairbanks, of Ohio. Our subject grew to manhood in Terre Haute, receiving an academic education. In 1858 he was appointed deputy auditor of Vigo county, same state, in which position he served about three years. He enlisted in April, 1861, as a private in the Eleventh Indiana Zouaves, and after serving three months re-enlisted, joining the Thirty-first Indiana Yolimteer Infantry as a first lieutenant. At Atlanta, Ga.jhe was promoted to lieutenant-colonel, having served as captain and major. In 18(34 on recommendation of Major-General D. S. Stanley, commander of the fourth army corps, he was commissioned colonel of the One Hundred and Forty-ninth Indiana Yoluuteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Fort Don- -elson, Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamaugua, and others of importance. At the close of the war he was in command of northern Alabama, with headquarters at Decatur, and received the surrender of Gens, Roddy, Pillow, and Warren, with their commands. He was mustered out at Indianapolis in Oct., 1865, and returned to Terre Haute; shortly after he went to Arkan- -eas, and for a time engaged in raising cotton; subsequently he came to St. Louis, and for two years was engaged as a commercial traveler. He then came to Springfield, this state, and in the spring of 1872 to Joplin. Shortly after he embarked in the wholesale and retail grocery business, in which he continued until 1877. xlt the time that lead was discovered at Short Creek he purchased the land on which Galena now stands, and was one of the founders of that city. He established his present business in the spring of 1878 and has since continued it. Col. Fairbanks was married at Fort Madison, Iowa, in June, 1876. to Miss Ella Peters, of that city. From this union there is one child, Grant Henry. He resides on South Main Street, between Eighth and Tenth streets; his place of business, corner of Sixth and Main streets. Coh Fairbanks is a man of excellent business qualifications, energetic, and enterprising. He is counted among Joplin's most substantial and worthy citizens.

WILLIAM H. FALLIS, groceryman, Joplin, Mo., was born in Trimble county, Ken., Dec. 22, 1838. His parents, John and Sarah S. (Stratton) Fallis, were also natives of the Blue-grass State, His father was born in Henry county August 26, 1810. His mother was born in the same county in 1816. They are now living in Joplin. Grandparents were natives of Virginia. During infancy our subject moved with his parents to Dearborn county, Ind., locating on a farm near Lawrenceburg. Five years later the family came to Missouri, locating in Gentry county. There our subject engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended' the common school, receiving a liberal education. When fifteen years of age he went to St. Joseph and engaged as salesman for Messrs. Kay & Bailey,, merchants. In the fall of 1858 he came south, stopping in Benton county^ Ark., and for about twelve months he continued in the mercantile business at Bentonville, After this he returned to north Missouri and engaged in the same business at Bethany, Harrison county. In the summer of 1860 he enlisted in Company B, Missouri State Militia, Colonel Patton commanding, and served about one year. Participated in battles of Blue Mills, Lexington, and Pea Ridge. After the last named engagment his regiment disbanded, but being reorganized became a part of Little's Brigade, Confederate Volunteers. The command then went to Memphis, Tennessee, and thence to Mississippi. Participated at Shiloh, luka, etc. Was shortly after discharged because of physical disabilities. He then went to northern Texas, where he joined his family. Then went to Colorado and engaged in keeping hotel and stage station at Camp Collins; afterwards in the same business at Cooper Creek, Wyoming, about one year. He then returned to Colorado, stopping for a time at Golden Cit}', in the hotel business, and subsequently went to Denver and commenced freighting. Sometime later he re-crossed the plains to Nebraska City, Neb., and continued freighting until the winter of 1867. Then came to southwest Missouri, locating at Granby, Newton county, where he kept hotel and engaged in the grocery and stock business. In the spring of 1878 he moved to Kierce City and continued in the hotel business until coming here in the winter of 1871. For about one year he kept hotel, and in 1872 returned to Texas, where he commenced the milling business. Returned to Joplin in 1876 and engaged as traveling salesman for S. C. Henderson, wholesale grocer. Since he has been engaged in the grocery bnsiness, excepting a few months, during which he run a crusher at Short Creek. He is now engaged with P. Swartz, Mr. FaUis was married in Bethany, Mo., Nov. 15, 1859, to Miss Jennie R., daughter of Hobert A. and Elizabeth (i3ell) Pledge, formerly of Virginia. Mrs. Fallis was born in Hay count}', Mo., July 14, 1847. From this union there have been two children, Cora E, and Willie Blanch. The former has been for some time a student of the Stephens Female College, Columbia, Mo. Mr. Fallis is a Knight of Pythias.

DR. E. D. FLAGG, supt. and treas. Sergeant Milling Co., was born in Chenango county, N. Y., May 18, 1852. His father, Jesse Flagg, was born in Rutland county, Vt., in 1812, and his mother in Cattarangas county, N. Y., in 1823. They are now living in Wisconsin. When about thirteen years of age he moved with his parents to Portage county, Wis., where they located on a farm, and young Flagg attended school ; also Ripon College. At seventeen he left home going to the Wisconsin pineries on Wolf River, and shortly after to those on the Black River; continued there six months, then engaged on the Wis. Cent. Railroad for a time, after which he traveled in Arkansas, Texas, and other states South. He came to Joplin in March^ 1871, and for some time engaged in mining, and commenced the study of medicine in the fall of 1873, studying of evenings and working through the day. In the spring of 1875 ho entered the Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, graduating from that institution in June, 1877, and returned to Wisconsin and engaged in the practice of his profession at Mindore, LaCrossecounty, for about three years, returned to Cincinnati and entered the Eclectic Medical Institute, graduating in June, 1880. He returned at once to- Joplin and practiced until the December following, when he was electedl supt. and treas. of the Sergeant Milling Co., and in- June became one of the company. Dr. Flagg was married in Wisconsin, July 13, 1877, to Miss Ellen B. Sergeant, daughter of J. B. Sergeant of this city. By this union there are two children: Helen C, born July 13, 1878, and Edith Dore, born March 10, 1882. The doctor is a man of good business (Qualifications and withal a genial gentleman.

in mercantile business, with our subject as clerk and assistant postmaster. In the fall of 1873 he entered the Lane Universitj^, Lecompton, Kan., and after attending there a year and a half he went to Leavenworth and entered the Kansas State Normal. After quitting school he engaged in teaching for a time in southern Kansas, and in 1877-78 took cliarge of an Indian school near McAlister, I. T., in the Choctaw nation. He then entered the Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended the lectures and had charge of the dispensary during vacation. He graduated from that institution in March, 1881, and came at once to southwest Missouri, locatinsr at .Foplin. He has since remained here and has by strict attention to professional duties gained a large, increasing, and remunerative practice.

II. FEED. FROST, M. D., professor of the theory and practice of medicine, Joplin College of Physicians and Surgeons, was born in Portage county, Ohio, October 13, 1856. His parents E. M. and Agnes A. (Van AV'agner) Frost, were natives of the Buckeye State. The subject of this sketch was raised principally on a farm and attended the common schools. When seventeen years of age he entered the Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, wjiere he pursued his studies two years; he then engaged in teaching one year, and in the fall of 1875 entered Mt. Union College at Mt. Union, same state. He attended college and taught alternately for three years; then went to Baltimore, Md., and attended the Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating from that institution March 1, 1882, and out of a class of one hundred and fifty-two took fourth honors. He then returned to Portage county, Ohio, and engaged for several months in practice. In August, 1882, he was elected professor of theory and practice of medicine in Joplin College of Physicians and Surgeons, and in October following came to this city. Prof Frost was married in Joplin, Missouri, in March, 1883, to Miss Maggie, adopted daughter of Rev. O. H. Martin of this city.

BARNEY FERGUSON, proprietor of Barney's Place, is a native of the Emerald Isle, born in County Fermanagh, Sept. 29, 1847. His parents, Hugh and Mary (Koliran) Ferguson, were also natives of Ireland. Subject grew to manhood in Ireland, receiving a liberal education. Immigrated to America in 1869, sailing from Londonderry, in the steamer North America, and reaching Quebec, Canada, in October, after a voj'age of nine days. Came at once to the states, locating at Whitehall, Mich., where he engaged in the lumber business. In the fall of 1870 he came west, locating at Baxter Springs, Kan,, and engaged with a brother in the stock business for a time, after which he clerked several months in a. grocery store. Came to Joplin in March, 1871, and engaged in smelting one year. Then accepted the superintendencv of the works of S. B. Corn & J, C. Thompson until the latter retired, continued with the former until the spring of 1875, when he went to Dade county, and constructed a furnace and engaged there as superintendent for sometime. Returned to JopUn in winter of 1876, and re-engaged hi smelting, this time for the West Joplin L. &. Z. Co. In July, 1877 he made a visit to his old home in Ireland, sailing from New York on the City of Brussels, and nine days thereafter landed at Londonderry; remained several weeks. Returned, sailing from Dundalk, Ireland, on the City Berlin, arriving at Kew York City in September same year; returned at once to Joplin, and shortly after engaged in present business. Mr. Ferguson was married May 17, 1873, to Miss Mary, daughter of Philip Lisch -of this city. From this union there are three children, Maggie, born March 1874; Annie, born Dec. 4, 1876; and John H, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson -are both members of the Catholic Church.

CHARLES GAEDE is the wide-awake, genial, and accommodating proprietor of the St. James Hotel, one of the most commodious and well furnished houses in this part of the country. Mr. Gaede was born in Corritz, Prussia, in 1830, and came to America twenty -five years ago. Like many others of his countrymen, on reaching the new world, he possessed but little wealth, sixteen dollars being the "size of his pile" at that time. Being a shoemaker by trade, he embarked in that industry in Burlington, Iowa, where he successfuly worked for a year; and then removing to Nebraska, he in the same business for three years. He then established a dry goods and grocery store, which proved a success and which he conducted for about three years in Peru, Neb. After this he embarked in the hotel business in the last named town, and continued in the same for eight years, when attracted by the fame of the Southwest he came to Joplin and once more engaged in the boot and shoe business, in which he continued for two years. He then became pro])rietor of the St. James Hotel, which he has -conducted ever since, and which he, by the help of his estimable wife, has made one of the most popular of houses. The secret of Mr. Gaede's suc- -cess, which he has achieved as a landlord, is his determination to please by having the best of accomodations, including good sample-rooms, the best of sleeping apartments, tables supplied with an abundance of eatables, well prepared, and in fact all the essentials that make an enjoyable stopping place for travelers and those wanting regular board. Mr. Gaede is a man of strict integrity - one whose word is good wherever he is known. He has paid security debts to the amount of $5,000, the result of trying to assist those who took advantage of his well-known habit of always assisting others in need. He, however, has a competence, and his business is paying him largely.

HERMAN GELDMACHER, baker and confectioner, was born in Derraald, Westphalia, Germany, August 11, 1828. His parents, Christian and Catharine Geldmacher, were also natives of Germany; his father wa^ born in January, 1778, and died in the summer of 1874; bis mother wa-& born in December, 1780, and died Dec. 25, 1858. Onr subject grew to manhood in the country of his nativity, and was educated in the German schools. When fourteen years of age he commenced to learn the trade of baker. In 1846 he commenced traveling, and spent considerable time through Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Russia. He immigrated to America in 1862, sailing from Bremen in July in the Estella, and after a, voyage of six weeks, landed in New York City; engaged at his trade in that .city for a time, and subsequently in Philadelphia and Washington City; then with the army until the battle of Chancellorsville; afterwards at Amboy. 111., St. Louis, Mo., Nashville, Tenn., New Orleans, La., Richmond, Mo., Baxter Springs, Kan., and on Aug. 5, 1871, came to Joplin. Mr. G. was married in this city Feb. 1, 1873, to Miss Sophia, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Hammon, natives of Germany. Mrs. G. was born Sept. 11, 1842. They have three children: Matilda, born Jan. 22, 1875; Herman, born May 16, 1877, and Adolph, born Oct. 11, 1882.

JOHN GEORGE, grocer, was born in Tyrone, Ireland, June 11, 1828. His parents, John and Jane (Junk) George, were also natives of the Emerald Isle; his father was born at Tyrone in 1783, and died at the same place in June, 1855; his mother was born in County Derry about the year 1793. Our subject was reared on a farm, and educated in the schools of Ireland. He immigrated to America in 1849, sailing from Belfast to Liverpool, and from that city on July 22 in the Ahhe Pratt, reaching New York after a voyage of thirty-three days; came west to Cincinnati, where he remained for two and one-half years; thence to Ogle county. 111., where he engaged in farming about two years. He then came west to Iowa, locatingin Chickasaw county, where he engaged in farming for eleven years. He then moved to Cherokee county, Kan., and engaged in agricultural pursuit* for about sixteen years, being one of the earliest settlers in that county. He came to Joplin March 1, 1882, and in August following engaged in hi& present business. Mr. George was married in Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1851, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Eh'zabeth (Harris) Crooks, Mrs. G. was born Jan. 25, 1822, in County Derry, Ireland.

N. B. GEORGE, grocer, was born in Giles county, Tenn., Oct. 21, 1832. His father, David C. George, was a native of the Blue-grass State, and was born in 1796, and died in Cedar county, Mo., in the summer of 1863; his mother, Nancy E. (Bass) George, was a native of Tennessee, born in 1808.

When about four years of a^e our subject catue with his parents to Mis- locating on a farm in Jackson county. There young George engaged In agricultural pursuits, and attended the common schools, acquiring a lib- -eral education. In the summer of 1S58 he went into the mercantile business at Oak Grove, continuing this for some time. He enlisted in September. 1862, in Company C, Second Missouri Cavalry, Colonel Hays commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Newtonia, Prairie Grove, Helena, Jenkins' Ferry, and others of considerable importance; was given a lieutenancy at Washington, Ark., and at Fulton, same state, was promoted to first lieutenant of his company; was mustered out at Shreveport, La., June 15, 1865, and returned to Mis-. stopping for a time in Lafayette county, and then to the farm in -Jackson count}'. He remained there until June following, and then went to Pleasant Hill, Cass county, and engaged for about eleven years in the tnercantile business; came to Joplin in March, 1877, and embarked in his present Inisiness. Mr. George was married in Jackson count}^. Mo., Feb. 1, 1856, to Miss Martha, daughter of John P. and Elizabeth (Bird well) Webb, of that county. Mrs. George was born March 14, 1833, and died May 13, 1858. They had one child, John D., born Nov. 19, 1854. Our -subject was again married Oct. 4, 186G, in Cass count}', to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Jeremiah and Eliza Tanner, of that county, but natives of Tennessee. Mrs. G. was born in Cass county. Mo., April 10, 1844. From this union there are two children, Nellie B., born Nov. 9, 1870, and Walter, born Dec. g, 1877.

D. H. GILBEPvT, of D. H. Gilbert & Co., Joplin paint and oil mills, was born in Rush, Livingston county, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1835. His parents, Eralsmond and Iveziah Gilbert, were also natives of the Empire State. The former died in November, 1877. The latter is now living in Evanston,Hl. Our subject was raised principally on a farm and received a liberal education in the common schools and the Bethany, N. Y., Academy. When about sixteen years of age he came west to Buffalo, N. Y., and engaged in steamboating about one year, after which he went to Fredonia, same state, and taught writing school for several months. His next move was to St. Louis, where he taught writing and drawing for a time and then commenced to learn the painter's trade. Continued in that business for a few months, tiien went to Leavenworth, Kan., and started out on an expedition as far as Cottonwood Springs, when the command divided and our subject, with others, returned to Leavenworth. In the fall of 1856 he went to Ft. Smith, Ark., and engaged with a surveying party on a route from Neosho, Mo., to the Colorado River. The party proceeded to Santa Fe, N. M.

then to Ft. Stanton, and thence to Ft. Filmore on the Eio Grande. Subject then returned to the states and engaged at trade in Leavenworth, St. Louis, Memphis, Natchez, New Orleans, and Indianapolis, each a short time. In June, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Bracken Rangers, and served three years. Participated in battles of Cheat Mountain, Green Eiver, Elk Water, Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Wilderness, Gettysburgh, Fredericksburgh, Cold Harbor, besides others of minor importance. Was mustered out in front of Petersburgh in July, 1865, and shortly after discharged at Indianapolis, Ind. Engaged there at trade for a while, then came west to Kansas, locating in Cherokee county, where he engaged in fitock-raising. Came to Joplin in the spring of 1876 and has since engaged at trade. Mr. Gilbert was married in this city Oct. 2, 1876, to Miss Anna, daughter of C. C. Emerson, now of Panacea Springs, Mo. Mrs. Gilbert is a native of Wisconsin, born in 1857, and is a member of the Congregational Church.

J. H. GILL, of May & Gill, grocers, was born in Howard county, Mo.,. in 1855. His father, William J. Gill, was born in Tennessee in 1831, and died at Lawrence, Kan., in the spring of 1866. His mother, Nancy J. (Butler) Gill, was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1832, and now resides near Seneca, Kan. During infancy subject moved with parents to Kansas,, locating in Jefferson county, and in 1858 went to Lawrence, same county. There young Gill attended school. Subsequently he lived for a time at St. Joseph, Mo., Topeka and Wichita, Kan. Came to Joplin in September, 1873, and engaged in mining. In May, 1882, he engaged in present business with Mr. T. R. May, under firm name of May & Gill. Subject was married in Joplin Jan. 25, 1876, to Miss Emma Lewis, of this city. Mrs. Gill was born in Texas in October, 1861, They have one child, Maud,, born Dec. 19, 1879, in Joplin. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Baptist Church,

CHAS. W. GLOYER, book keeper and acting as superintendent of the Joplin Zinc Company. Was born in Independence, Mo., Aug. 4, 1854-,. His parents, J. B. and Charlotte A. (Taylor) Glover, were natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia. His father was born in Kentucky Dec. 26, 1825, and his mother was born in Virginia, in February, 1833. They are now living in Joplin. Subject is the eldest of a family of seven children. Subject grew to manhood in Jackson count}', this state, and received a liberal education in the Independence cit}'^ schools. When about seventeen years of age he engaged as clerk in his father's store, continned two years and then went to Kansas City and entered Spaulding's Commercial College, graduating from that institution in April, 1873. He came at once to Joplin and accepted the position of book-keeper for the Joplin MinintJand Smelting Company. In the fall of 1875 he was elected cashier of the Joplin Savings Bank, and held these two positions until 1879. In April of that year he resigned his position and crossed the plains with a saw-railU locating at Cleora, Chaffee county, Col. One year thereafter he engaged in prospecting for silver in the Monarch mining district. lie returned to Joplin in April, 1882, and accepted his present position. Although a young man, Mr. Glover possesses extraordinary business qualifications and enjoys the confidence and esteem of those with wliom he is engaged, socially and otherwise.

CYHUS B. GOODWIN, whol«sale grocer, was born in Jefferson county, N. Y., April 1, 1832. His father, Aaron Goodwin, was a native of Yermont. His mother, Elizabeth (Thompson) Goodwin, was a native of Massachusetts. Subject grew to manhood in the Empire State and was educated at Lowville, Watertown, and Canton seminaries, jS^ew York, and the Bartlett Commercial College, Cinncinnati, Ohio. He completed his course at the latter institution in the spring of 1854, then went to southern Missouri and for three years engaged in teaching school. After this he traveled for a time, visiting different parts of Kansas and other points west. He returned to Missouri, locating at St. Charles, where he engaged in teaching until Nov. 1857, then returned to southern Missouri and continued in the same business for several months. In the spring of 1858 he went to New. Orleans, La., and engaged as clerk in a wholesale mercantile house until the breaking out of the war. He then returned to Indiana and enlisted in company E, Seventh Indiana Infantry Yolunteers and served three months, then re-enlisted in Company A, same regiment, Col. Dumond commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated in tlie battles of Philippi, Green River, Mnrfreesborough, Chickamaugua, Lookout Mountain, and numerous others of considerable importance. x\t the reorganization of his regiment he was appointed sergeant-major, and in the , summer of 1862 was promoted to adjutant Sixty-eighth Regiment. He was mustered out at Indianapolis, Ind., in July, 1865, and proceeded to Aurora, same state, where he engaged in the grocery business and farming for about one year. He then came to Missouri, locating in Newton county, where lie engaged in farming four years, and in Feb., 1872, came to Joplin. Shortly after he engaged in the retail grocery business in this city, continuing in that line until March 1, 1881. Previous to that date he had been doing a considerable jobbing business in connection with his retail trade; since, however, he lias done exclusively a wholesale business. Mr. Goodwin was married in Aurora, Ind., July 31, 1862, to Miss Josephine, daughter «'f

Henry and Marj' (Heustis) Worley, of Aurora. Mrs. Goodwin was born in Dearborn county, Ind., Feb. 10, 1840. From this union there have been seven children; Edward King, born Aug. 21, 1863; Caroline Josephine, born May 21, 1866; Fannie, born Dec. 28, 1868, died July 4, 1870: Kosa Bouheur, born Nov. 8, 1870, died April 15, 1872; Birdie, born March 12, 1872, now deceased; Tie. born Aug. 8, 1875, and Flossy, born Sept. 8, 1880. Mrs. Goodwin is a member of the Baptist Ciinrch. He carries a full stock of all goods usually found in a first-class wholesale grocery establishment. Subject is a man of extraordinary business qualifications, and judging from his energy and enterprise we have no hesitancy in predicting for him soon a very complimentary wholesale trade.

A. F. GORE, hardware dealer, was born in Boston, Mass., May 15, 1832. His parents, Stephen and Mary (Hyde) Gore, were also natives of the Bay State. In 1837 our subject was taken to St. Louis, Mo., his father having preceded the family two years, and engaged in the wholesale grocery' business. There he remained until fifteen years of age, attending the city schools, and during the last two years engaged as clerk with Shapleigh, Day <fe Co., wholesale hardware merchants. On April 12, 1850, he left St. Louis on horseback for California; reached Salt Lake City June 29th of that year, and five days later left for Hangtown, El Dorado county, Cal.; reached that point Aug. 4th, and shortly afterward engaged in mining with Switzler & Co., now of Boone county, this state, and continued with them for several weeks, receiving ample remuneration. He then went to White Rock Canyon and engaged in mining for himself, and subsequently he mined at various places, with a considerable degree of success. In the spring of 1855 he went to Shaw's Flat, and from that point sailed via Panama to New York City, arriving at the last named place in Jul}' of that year. He came west directl}' to St. Louis, and engaged with Rogers, Anderson & Co. as clerk in the hardware business. He continued with them one and a half years, and then moved to Bunker Hill, 111., and commenced buying and shipping grain. Two years k.ter he returned to St. Louis, and iu the spring of 1858 re-crossed the plains, going overland to Pike's Peak. There he mined with varied success for about three years, and returned to the states in the fall of 1861, traveling on foot all the way from Denver, Col., to Atchison, Kansas. The journey, so fatiguing and perilous, was almost miraculously performed, as the West at that time swarmed with hostile redskins, eager for every possible victim. The subject proceeded from Atchison to St. Joseph, and there he enlisted in Company A, Twenty-third Missouri Infantry Volunteers, and went to St. Louis, where the company soon afterward disbanded. He then enlisted in Company C, Second Iowa Infantry Yolunteers, Colonel

Tuttle commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated io the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corintli, Missionary Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Snake Creek Gap, and others of importance, and was wounded at Fort Donelson and again at Shiloh. At the former place he was made a corporal, and at the latter a sergeant. Subsequently he was promoted to a lieutenancy, and detailed by General Corse as aid-de-camp. He was at the grand review of the armies at "Washington in June, 1865. He was mustered out at Davenport, Iowa, in the summer following, and after visiting various Eastern cities, returned to St. Louis. Shortlv afterward he eno'ao'ed with Cheerer, Eurcliard & Co. in the hardware business, and remained with them four years. He then went to Neosho, Newton county, and continued in same business for a half decade, and then came to Joplin in April, 1876, and establislied his present business. Mr. G. was married in Tipton, Mo., Nov. 7, 1867, to Miss Anna, daughter of James and Maria Maclay, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Gore was born in the Keystone State. They are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. G. has been an elder for many years, and he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

GEORGE W. GORE, secretary of Richer Lead and Zinc Company, was born in Boston, Mass., April 9, 1829. His parents, Stephen and Mary (Hyde) Gore, were natives of the Bay State. During the infancy of our subject his father went to St. Louis and engaged in the wholesale grocery business, and two years later the family followed. When about seventeen years of age our subject engaged as clerk on the rivers in the packet trade, principally with the St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans line. He continued thus employed a half decade, and then located at Memphis and served three and a half years as shipping agent for the Memphis & Charleston R. R. Co.; also, with Duval, Algeo&Co.,as collector. He then moved to New Orleans and engaged in the forwarding and commission business tor three years. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted in the Crescent City Guards, and soon after was attached to the Fifth Regiment Infantry Volunteers, Col. T. B. Hunt commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Fredericksburg, seven days around Richmond, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and others of importance. After the battles around Richmond our subject was sick for a time, in consequence of which he was detailed by the Secretary of War as chief clerk of the army intelligence office, and lie held that position several months, and then returned to the field as brigade quartermaster. Subsequently was taken prisoner and sent to Newport News military prison, where he remained seven months, beino' released after the surrender of the Southevn forces. The subject was an eye-witness of the great naval battle in

Hampton Roads, and gives it as his judgment that the Merrimac was disabled, not by the Monitor, bat from injuries previously received by the loss of her prow, after striking the Cumberland. After the war our subject returned to St. Louis, but for several years was unable to work because of exposure w^iile in the field. In lh67 he opened a general store at Webster, and continued in business there two years. He then went on the road for a St. Louis tobacco house, and remained in their employ about six years. He came to Joplin in 1874 and engaged in the hardware business with a brother. Mr. A. F. Gore, of this city, and continued in that business three years^ after which he accepted his present ])osition. Mr. G. is a man of excellent business qualifications.

J. J. GRAHAM, grocer, was born in Jackson county, Ohio, May 10, 1848. His parents, Felix and Nancy (Higginsbottom) Graham, were also natives of the Buckeye State. Father was born in Jackson count}', Ohio, June 14, 1817. Our subject was raised principally on a farm, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and attending the common schools. When about seventeen years of age he entered the Ohio State University, at Athens, and pursued the higher branches for about two years. He then came West tf Johnson county, Kans., and engaged at teaching; afterwards in the drug business at Aubrey for a half decade. Came to Joplin in the summer ot~ 1877 and embarked in his present business. Mr. Graham \va8 married at Aubrey, Kan., Nov., 6, 1873 to Miss. Hettie J., daughter of W. C. and Lucretia (Pope) Campbell, of Johnson county, Kans., but natives of Ky. Mrs. Graham was born at Perry ville, Washington county, Ky., Sept. '27. 1852. From this union there are three children. Pearl May, born Feb. 20, 1874; Roy, born Nov. 22, 1875; and Daisy, born Nov. 26, 1880. Mrs. (i. is a member of the M. £. Church (South). They have a very pleasant home on corner Fifth Street and Kentucky Avenue. Business on Union Street between Fourth and Fifth. He carries a complete stock of all goods usually found in a first-class grocery establishment. Our subject is a man of excellent business qualifications and by his energy and strict attention to business has established a trade second to none in the city.

THOMAS GREEN, florist and market gardener, was born in Lancashire, England, Jan. 3, 1834. His parents, Richard and Elizabeth (Howarth) Green, were also natives of England. Our subject was raised on a farm and acquired a good education in the British schools; when fifteen years of age he commenced to learn gardening, and continued in that business for six years; and immigrated to America in fall of 1857, sailing froin Liverpool Aug. 26, and arriving at New York Oct. 29. He proceeded at once to Philadelphia and for eighteen months engaged in gardening in that city. In the spring of 1859 he went to Chicago, 111,, where he followed same business two years; then he went to Ind., locating in Lake county and continued in the same occupation for a half decade. He afterwards engaged in gardening in Valparaiso, Ind., one year; at Ft. Wayne, Ind., three and a half years; and in Springfield, Mo., about five years. He then came to Joplin in March, 1876, and established his present business. Mr. Green was married in Kirk Braden, Isle of Man, Oct., 27, 1855, to Miss Caroline, daughter of John and Betsey Taylor, of Warwickshire, Eng. Mrs. G., was born at Stratford-upon-Avon. She is a distant relative of Wm. Shakspeare. See also page 484.

W. B. HALYARD, wholesale and retail hardware, is a native of the Bluegrass State, born in Christian county, Jan. 10, 1829. His parents, George and Sarah ( Chesis) Halyard, were natives of Virginia. During infancy subject was taken with parents to Clarke county, same state, where they located on a farm. There young Halyard engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended the common schools. When thirteen years of age he went to Nicholas county and engaged as clerk in a general store at Carlisle for a time. Returned to Clarke county and learned the trade of carpenter, serving an apprenticeship of three years. Continued there at trade one year, then came to Missouri, stopping for several months in Clay county, after which he went to Lawrence, Andrew count}', and engaged as clerk in a general store. In the fall of 1852 he went to Weston, Mo., where he engaged as clerk and accountant for ten years. In spring of 1862 he went to Leavenworth, Kan., and accepted the position as book-keeper for wholesale house of Watson, Brace & Co., and remained with the firm one year. He then enlisted as quartermaster in Sixteenth Kansas Cavalry and served until December, 1865. The principal part of his military service was against the Indians in expeditions under General Conner. Was mustered out of service at Ft. Leavenworth and returned at once to Weston. Engaged there in mercantile business for several years. Then to Leavenworth, and September, 1876, he came to Joplin and engaged in mercantile business with Mr. J. H. Byers, under firm name of Halyard & Byers. Continued eighteen months; then subject purchased entire interest and has since conducted the business alone. Mr, Halyard was married in Piatt county. Mo., Oct. 31, 1854, to Miss Kate I. Westerfield, of that county. From this union there was one child, Kate, died in infancy. Mrs. H. died in May, 1857. Subject was again mairied in Monroe county. Mo., Jan. 17, 1861, to Miss Fannie, daughter of Clayborne and Amelia (Pool) Wells, of that county. There have been three children from this union: Mary, born Jan. 23, 1864;

Harry, born Jan. 10, 1867. died April 24, 1870; and William, born Aug. 3, 1871. Mr. Halyard has membership in the orders I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W., and G. A. E. He is a man of excellent business qualifications, energetic and enterprising, and merits the liberal support which he is receiving in both wholesale and retail trade.

L. C. HAMILTON, citj' marshal, was born in Marion county, Iowa, Aug. 4, 1849. His parents, J. B. and Anna (Wilson) Hamilton, were natives respectively of Yirginia and Kentuck3\ Father was born in 1820 and died in Howard county, Kan., in July, 1870. Mother was born about 1820 and died in San Bernardino county, Cal., Aug. 11, 1865. Subject was educated in city schools of Knoxville and Central University, Marion county, Iowa. Remained in Iowa until fifteen years of age, then went with parents to California, locatingin San Bernardino county. His father established a stock ranch, but young Hamilton engaged in mining. Three years later he went to central Arizona and continued in the mines for about one year. He then returned to California and shortly afterward to his former home in Iowa. In 1868 he went to Texas and engaged in buying stock and driving north, first to Abiline, then to Baxter Springs, Kan., and in 1870 established a stock ranch in Howard county, same state. Came to Joplin in Feb., 1873, and engaged in mining for several years. In spring of 1875 he was appointed deputy cit\' marshal, and in October following was elected to the ofiice which he has since continuously held. Mr. Hamilton was married in Joplin, Mo., April 14, 1872, to Miss Carrie L., daughter of Henry L. and Elizabeth Combs. Mrs. H. was born in New York. He is now extensively engaged in mining on what is known as Parr's Hill. As to his efficiency as an oflicer the fact that he has retained his responsible position for seven consecutive years is in itself sufficient.

J. L. HARVEY, grocer, was born in Morgan county, Ind., Jan. J 7, 1836. His father, Robert Harvey, is a native of Ohio; mother, Sarah (Hadley) Harvey, of North Carolina. They are now living in Morgan countj-, Ind. Subject grew to maturity in his native state. Was educated in the common schools and at Earlham College, Richmond, Ind. After quitting college he engaged at teaching until the breaking out of the Rebellion. He then enlisted in Company C, Thirty-third Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Coburn commanding, and ssrved until the close of the war. Participated in battles at Mill SiDfings, Franklin, Stone River, Lookout Mountain, Chickamaiigua. Missionary Ridge, Cumberland Gap, Resaca, Kenesaw Mt., and others of importance. Mustered out at Atlanta, Ga., in September, 1864, and discharged at Indianapolis, Ind., soon after. Returned home and en- raffed in dealing in stock until 1870. Then came west to Kansas and on Nov. 1, 1873, to this city. Shortly after coming here he established present business at Lone Elm, a suburb of the city of Joplin.

W. S. HARM ANY, proprietor of llarmany's foundry, was born in Lancaster county. Pa., Nov. 26, 1839. His parents, Jacob H. and Susan (Cline) Harmany, were also natives of the Keystone State. His father vras born in Berks county, Dec. 16, 1804, and is now living in DeKalb count}^ Ind. His mother was born in the same county July 21, 1811. and is also living. When our subject was fourteen years of age he moved with his parents to Adams county, same state, locating on a farm. For two years he continued in agricultural pursuits. He then went to Easton, Pa., and engaged as an apprentice in the Wm. J. Harmany foundry works and served three years. After finishing his trade he went to Fort Wayne, Ind., and worked as a journeyman molder in the Bass & Jones foundry for several months. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, for three months. He was mustered out at Bird's Point, Mo., and returning to Illinois engaged at his trade in Decatur. In the spring of 1866 he took charge of H. F. Jerauld's foundry, and continued in that position about four years. He then purchased a half interest in the foundry, and subsequently the entire interest, and remained in business there until 1877. He then came to Joplin and established his present foundry. Mr. Harmany was married in Ivock Island, 111., March 4, 1863, to Miss Margaret J., daughter of Henry and Rebecca Mock. Mrs. H. was born April 21, 1843. From that union there have been four children: Ida, born Feb. 17, 1844; Wm. W., born Sept. 4, 1865, died Feb. 9, 1868; Chas. J., born Oct. 19, 1868; and Gracie, born July 29, 1878, died in Oct., 1882.

HOWARD II. HAVEN, lessee and manager of the Joplin Opera House, was born in St. Louis, Mo., July 6, 1852. His father, C. H. Haven, was born in London, Eng., Jan. 30, 1813; his mother, Laura E. (Richmond) Haven, was born in Providence, R. I., and died in St. Louis. Our subject was raised in St. Louis, receiving a liberal education in the city schools. When twenty-one years of age he engaged with B. L. Harden as collector for two years, then accepted a position with the Globe- Democrat Company, and two years thereafter traveled for the same in Arkansas, Louisiana, and and others of the Southern states. He came to southwest Missouri in the spring of 1876, locating at Joplin. Soon after he engaged in mining at Galena, Kan. While there he assisted in organizing, and was the first city clerk. One year later he returned to Joplin, and accepted a position as collector and circulator of the Daily News. In the winter of 1878-79 he took charge of the Joplin Opera House for A. J. Blackwell. In Sept., 1881, he

J. HENRICHS, of Henrichs & Bros., saddlers, etc., was born near Cologne, Prussia, Feb. 12, 18^)8. His parents Mathias and Mary Margaret (J^eges) Henrichs were also natives of Prussia. His father was born in 1806, and died at St. Louis, Mo., June 21, 1852. His mother was also born in 1806, and died iu Lee county, Iowa, in Jul}^ 1872. While in Prussia Mr. "Henrichs attended the German schools. He emigrated with his parents to America in 1851, going first to Holland, then to England, and sailed from Liverpool on September 15th of that year on the Crescent City^ and after a voyage of about seven weeks arrived at Xew Orleans, and proceeded to St. Louis where his father was engaged in the harness business. When he was fourteen years old he commenced to learn the harness trade, but his father dying he moved with his mother and other members of the family to Lee county, Iowa, locating near West Point. He there engaged in agricultural pursuits for six years, and then returned to St. Louis and worked at his trade until the breaking out of the war when he enlisted in Company A, Third Missouri Home Guards and served four months; was then discharged and at once resumed work at his trade. In June, 1865, he returned to Lee county, Iowa, and commenced business for himself, where he remained nearly four years and then came to southwest Missouri locating at Seneca. He came to Joplin in April, 1872, and commenced his present business. Mr. Henrichs was married at West Point, Lee county, Iowa, Sept. 11, 1866, to Miss Minnie Schuck, who was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 28, 1845. From this union there are three children: John W., born June 11, 1867; Frederick C, born Jan. G, 1874, and Adolph A., born Nov. 26, 1876.

S. C. HENDERSOX, wholesale grocer, was born in Vevay, Switzerland county, Ind., Ang. 16, 1835. His father, Charles Henderson, was a native of Kentucky, born in 1796; his mother, Caroline Ann (Wescott) Henderson, was a native of the Island of Guernsey, born in 1805. Our subject remained in the county of his nativity until fifteen years of age, and attended the common schools, receiving a liberal education. He then engaged in flat-boating on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and continued in that occupation for ten years; he then accepted ^ position as pilot on a steamboat, at first in the transport service for four years, and then in carrying the United States mails for six years. He then quit the water and went to Fairbury, 111., where he engaged in the grocery business for a time. He came west in 1871, locating at Baxter Springs, Kan., and engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery business; he continued until 1876 and then came to Joplin and established his present business, Mr. Henderson was married in Switzerland county, Ind., in Dee., 1863, to Miss Hattie, daughter of Capt. Stivers, of Carrollton, Ky. They had one child, Charles G., boru Dec, 1864, now of Edinburgh, Ind. Mrs. H. died in the spring of 1867. Our subject was again married in Cincinnati. Ohio, Oct. 19. 1867, to Miss Sarah L.,' daughter of J. B. and Elizabeth McQuigg, of Blair county, Pa. Mrs. H, was born in the last named county, March 13, 1848. This union has i>een blessed with one child, Lillie May, born Aug. 13, 1869, in Cincinnati.

is now located on the corner of Main and Sixth streets in an elegant new brick, which he recently erected. The building has twenty-five feet front ou Main Street, by 100 feet deep, two stories, with basement, and is iilled to its utmost capacity with a full line of the best goods for the wholesale trade. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have a beautiful home on the corner of Fourth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. H. is a man of more than o)-dinary business qualifications, and well deserves the liberal trade which he is receiving.

CHARLES HIBLEII, wholesale and retail grocer, was born near Clinton, Henry county. Mo., Jan. 24, 1854. His father was born in St. Louis, and liis mother in Maryland. His parents moved to Texas when he was three years of age and located on a farm near Ft. Worth. Two years later they moved to Ft. Smith, Ark., and again engaged in farming and continued in that occupation until the late war. In the fall of 1863 his father went south and two years later his family followed and joined him in Arkansas. They proceeded to Severe county, same state, and thence to Paris, Texas, where they remained until the close of the war; they then returned to Ft. Smith, Ark., and again engaged in agricultural pursuits. After re- inaining there about one year they returned to Missouri and located at Sarcoxie. Mr. Hibler was raised principally on a farm and received a common school education. He came to where Joplin now stands in 1871. At that time there were very few houses in what was then Blytheville, now East Joplin. Here he engaged at ditferent occupations until ISYo when he learned' the trade of a printer, and took the first subscription for the Daily News. In 1874 he engaged as clerk in a grocery owned by Mrs. E. L. White, relict of E. C. White- of the firm of Porter c*c White, St. Louis, and continued in that position two years; he then embarked in the same business for himself; soon afterward he sold out his stock and went to Kansas City where he engaged in the restaurant business; he remained there a short time, then returned to Joplin and clerked for L, Riseling for several months; again engaged in the grocery business with Geo. Hill under firm name of Hibler & Hill. Two years thereafter he purchased the entire interest of the firm. Mr. Hibler was married at Bentonville, Ark., in Aug., 1882, to Mrs. E. L. White, then of Springfield, Mo. Mrs. H. is a native of the Hawkeye State. E. C. HOLLADAY, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in McDonough county, 111., June 5, 1852. His father, John S. Holladay, was a native of the Blue-grass State; liis mother, Catharine (Fugate) Holladay. was a native of Virginia. He grew to manhood in his native county, receiving a liberal education in the common schools. He commenced the study of medicine when twenty years of age with Dr. D. J. Fugate, a prominent physician of Industry, 111. In the fall of 1873 he entered the St. Louis Medical College, took two full courses, and then returned to Industry, engaging in practice and study with his former preceptor, Dr. Fugate. In 1877 he located at Elm Tree, Hancock county, same state, and in the fall of that year entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk, Iowa,, graduating from that institution Feb. 14, 1878; he then returned to Elm Tree; two years later he moved to Carthage, 111., and continued there in practice two years, then came to Joplin, and has since made this his home. Dr. Holladay was married June 5, 1877, to Miss Clemmie, daughter of W» P. and Harriet White, of Schuyler county, 111. Mrs. II. is a native of the Buckeye State, and was born Dec. 8, 1852. From this union there are three children: Blanche, born July 30, 1878; Daryl, born Jan. 15, 1881, and one born Oct. 19, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the M. E. Church, and the doctor is now a member of the faculty of Joplin College of Physicians and Surgeons, occupying the chair of '' Obstetrics and Diseases of Women." Although not long a resident of this city he has rapidly built up a good practice.