Nishnabotna Township (part 2 of 5)

Home Of Ed. F. Cooper Thomas G. Cooper

1 on July 24, 1864. When quite small he moved with his parents to Nebraska. After a residence of four or five years in that state they moved to Atchison county, Missouri, which has since been the home of the subject of this sketch. At the age of twenty-four years he began farming for himself, in which occupation he has been quite successful. He owns and lives upon a fine farm of 240 acres, one mile west of Langdon. His residence, in size, is 16x14 ft., 1% stories, and 14x28 ft., one story; barn, 32x32 ft., with 16-ft, posts; machine shop and buggy house, 16x40 ft.; stock shed, 16x200 ft., and other necessary outbuildings and orchard and vineyard. Mr. Cooper markets the grain he does not feed to stock of his own raising. He markets about 100 head of fat hogs annually.

On March 1. 1888, he was married to Miss Louisa Beasing, daughter of Henry and Caroline Beasing, and the oldest in a family of seven children. She was born in Atchison county on January 28, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper have four children, namely: Leona, born Oct. 18, 1899; Grace Matilda, born April 3, 1892; Urba J., born May 28, 1896; Her¬ bert, born Aug. 23. 1900. Mr. Cooper and his family are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church, in Bentuii township.

W. P. Carpenter

VVTILLIAM P. CARPENTER, leading land-owner, farmer and stock-raiser of Atchison county, is a '' native of Atchison county, the son of Charles H. and Mary L. Carpenter, prominent and highly respected residents of what is now Buchanan township, and third in a family of ten children. He was born on May 21st, 186(5.

He was with his parents until in his 22nd year, when he began farming for himself, and in that occupation he has made a phenomenal success, as a result of his admirable judgment and keen fore¬ sight. His home farm, three and one-half miles southeast of Tarlcio, comprises 560 acres of fine land, on which is one of the most elegant mansions in the county, in or out of town. It was designed by E. J. Eckel, architect, of St. Joseph. Mo. The house is of the colonial style, in size .'58x40 ft., with basement and attic, and a colonial porch on the north and west. There are eight large rooms besides two hall¬ ways in the first story and one hallway in the second story. The building is heated with a furnace, lighted with acetylene and supplied with a complete system of water-works. The hallways and var¬ ious rooms are finished in the finest of hard wood. There is a bath-room, laundry and many other modern conveniences. The building was erected at a cost of $10,000.00, and, withal, is one of the most elegant and most conveniently arranged mansions we have ever had the pleasure of looking through.

He also owns three other valuable farms - one of 840 acres, twelve miles north of Rock Port; 300 acres, three and one-half miles northeast of Fairfax, and 220 acres, six miles west of Tarkio. On his 840-acre farm are two large houses, well finished, and three barns, besides other buildings and a fine orchard; also stock yards and scales. On the 300-acre farm, three and one-half miles northeast of Fairfax, is a house of V/2 stories, in size 16x20 ft. and 16x32 ft., and a barn 40x50 ft., with 16-ft. posts; on the 220-acre farm is a new one-story house, in size 16x28 ft. and 14x18 ft. ; barn, 38x4 5 ft., with 14-ft. posts; double crib, stock yards, scales, etc. On his home farm is a boarding house of 1% stories, 16x32 ft. in size; barn, 44x13 ft., with 16-ft. posts; carriage house, 20x40 ft. in size; water tank, 33 ft. high; arch cellar, etc. Mr. Carpenter markets annually about 1,500 head of fat cattle and as many hogs, of his own feeding. He also buys live stock. The proceeds of one shipment of Mr. Carpenter's stock consti¬ tuted the largest bank deposit ever made by an individual in Atchison county - $65,000.00.

On January 13, 1889, Mr. Carpenter was married to Miss Ella Snyder, daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth Snyder. She was born in Stark county, Ohio, June 28th, 1868, and is the oldest in a family of three children. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter have two sons, namely: Raymond, born March 15, 1887, and Leslie, born May 15, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are active members of the M. E. church at Tarkio.

Andrew Craig

ison county, was born in Delaware county. New York, on Jan. 7th, 1840. When he was about eighteen months old his father died, and thus he was thrown on his own resources at an early age, as his father left him no property. When a young man he worked on the farm and taught school. He was educated in the Delhigh and Andes Academies in New York. He went from New York to Illinois, in 1864, and to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1878. On Jan. 1(5, 1866, he was united in marriage, in De- Kalb county, Illinois, with Elizabeth Swan, who was born in Westmoorland county, Pennsylvania, in October, 1851. Her father, Samuel Swan, was a native of San Domingo, and her mother, Sarah Swan, a native of Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of three children. Mr. Craig's parents were Robert and Ellisen Craig, natives of Scotland.

To Mr. and Mrs. Craig were born eight children, five of whom are living, namely: Lillie, Andrew D., Samuel, Mabel and Robert. The dead are a daughter, Ella, and two infants.

Mrs. Craig was educated at Blairsville Female Seminary, Blairsville, Pa. All their children have attended Tarkio College and A. B. and Samuel are graduates from that institution. Mabel attended Mrs. Francis Breyce's school in Philadelphia, Pa.; Samuel graduated from a five-year course at Prince¬ ton. N. ,T. He is at present a Presbyterian minister at Ebensburg, Pa.

Mr. Craig first bought 480 acres of land in Atchison county, paying 1|>3 per acre for same. In his home farm, in section 12. township 65, range 40, there are 510 acres; in section 7, township 65, range 39> he has a farm of 381 acres; in section 5, township 65, range 39, 250 acres; in section 6, township 65 range 39, 300 acres; in section 17. township 65, range 39, 360 acres; in section 7, township 65, range 39, 40 acres; in section 13, township 65, range 39,244 acres. His main pursuits are raising corn and feedingcattle and hogs. He annually markets about 500 or 600 head of fat cattle and alike number of fat hogs.

The residence on Mr. Craig's home farm is of two stories, in size 28x38 ft. and 16x24 ft., and con¬ tains sixteen rooms and two hallways. Besides his home place he has seven sets of buildings, the house on the farm which his son A. B. conducts being of two stories and 32x36 ft. in size. There are four large barns on his farm - one 26x36 ft., with 14-ft. posts; one 50x69 ft., with 30-ft. posts; one 26x36 ft., with 25-ft. posts; one 30x40 ft., with 18-ft. posts; also all necessary cribs, sheds, scales, etc., and an orchard covering fifteen acres.

Mr. Craig is certainly a remarkable success, considering his start in early life. He is one of the largest land-owners in the county as well as a leading farmer and stock-raiser.

Home Of Andrew Craig

Walter Lee Clevenger, ten miles north of Rock Port. The residence is a neat fiveroom cottage, in size 26x40 ft. The barn is 36x38 ft. in size, with 12-ft. posts. On the farm is also a tenant house and all necessary outbuildings, sheds and cribs, and an or¬ chard. The farm consists of 240 acres. Mr. Clevenger markets the grain he does not feed to stock of his own raising.

Mr. and Mrs. Clevenger are natives of Atchison county. Mr. Clevenger was born on January 16, 1880, the son of Lawson D. and Mary E. Clevenger. Mrs. Clevenger was born on Aug. 24, 1882, the daughter of Charles H. and Mary Carpenter. They were united in marriage on August 24, 1899. They have one child - Helen, born July 11,1902. They are members of the Christian church, and both finished their education in the State Nor¬ mal, at Peru, Neb. Politically, Mr. Clevenger is a Republican.

The Home Of W . L . C L E V E N G E Ii R. C. Curry

1 V West Virginia, Oct, 29, 1832, the son of Robert and Susannah Curry and the tenth child in a family of fourteen. He emigrated from his native state in 1859, locating in the neighborhood of Irish Grove. In that locality he has since resided. He now owns and lives upon a splendid farm of 160 acres, in section 9, township 64. range 40, three miles northwest of Fairfax. The farm is well improved with all buildings, etc., necessary for such a farm. The residence is a one-story cottage, the dimensions of which are 16x32 ft., 1 6x24 ft. and 18x28 ft., and contains seven rooms besides closets and pantry; also tenant house of 1% stories; buggy shed of 1% stories; barn, wood-house, granary, etc., an orchard of eight acres, one acre in strawberries, one acre in blackberries, one acre in raspberries, and a vineyard large enough to supply the family. Mr. Curiy markets his grain and feeds it to stock of his own raising.

On Sept. 20, 1860, Mr. Curry was united in marriage with Miss Isabelle Dunlap, daugh¬ ter of John and Hannah Dunlap. She was born in Greenbriar county, West Virginia, on April 20, 1 837.

Mr. and Mrs. Curry have, for years, been members of the English Grove Presbyterian church. For forty-one years Mr. Curry has been a member of the Masonic lodge at Rock Port. He is a life-long Democrat.

John H. Cooper

JOHN H. COOPER, farmer, of Benton township, was born in Cass county, Illinois, on May 3, 1(360, the son of Harmon and Mata Cooper, and the oldest in a family of ten child¬ ren. He was raised on his father's farm and in 1 885 began farming for himself. He owns 320 acres of land on the Missouri bottom, six miles south of Rock Port, and 80 acres of land five and one-lmlf miles southeast of Rock Port. The residence on his farm is of one and one-half stories, in size 16x34 ft, and 14x24 ft. Also a one-story house, in size 14x26 ft. On the other farm is a house of one story, in size 14x24 ft. and 16x34 ft.; barn, in size 18x40 ft., and other necessary improvements.

On Feb. 25. 1885, he was married to Miss Luvena Hosfil, daughter of John and Dora Hosfil. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1866. To Mr. and Mrs. Cooper were born four children, three of whom are living, namely: Hermie, born Sept. 24, 1886; Woodie, born Oct. 26, 1890; Lulu, born Feb. 17, 1901; Gertrude, born Jan. 2, 1895, died March 4, 1896; Floyd, born March 14, 1903.

Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church in Benton township. Politically Mr. Cooper is a Democrat. He has served as township committee¬ man and has represented his party in various conventions; has held the office of Constable of Benton township and is Clerk of the school board; is a director of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Companies and a stock-holder in the Bank of Atchison County.

James M. Carder

1 nessee in 1 865, the son of William and Jane Carder, natives of Tennessee. Mr. Card¬ er began working as a farm hand when a small bov. He came from Tennessee to Atchison county in 1881. He now owns a fine farm of eighty acres, in section 35, township 66, range 42, V/2 miles north of Watson. On this farm is a house 14x24 ft. in size, 1% stories, and 14x16 ft., one story; barn, 30x32 ft., with brick basement; hen house, 12x24 ft.; ice house, 12x16 ft.; orchard large enough to supply the family with fruit; also a fish-poud.

Air. Carder and Aliss Catherine Fisher were united in marriage on Oct. 15, 1895. Mrs. Carder is a daughter of Martin and Clara M. Fisher, old residents of Nishnabotna town¬ ship. Her father died in 1876. Her mother resides on the old homestead.

Mrs. Carder is a member of the Catholic church at Watson. Air. Carder is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Watson and formerly held the office of Outer Guard. Politically he is a Democrat.

Home Of James M. Carder Thomas Cullin

railroad, carrying water for fifty cents per day. He afterwards worked as a farm hand and in 1858 drove six yoke of oxen from Leavenworth, Ivans., to Denver, Colo., hauling freight. Arriving at the latter place he worked at mining and ranching, and also for the government of the United States. Later he located in Nebraska, and in 1865 he came to Atchison county with about $3,000. His home farm consists of 360 acres, in section 21, township 65, range 42, four and one-half miles northwest of Phelps City. His house is of two stories, in size 20x40 ft. and 15x25 ft.; barn, 30x50 ft., with 14-ft. posts, with shed on one side 12x50 ft.; hay shed, 16x50 ft. in size, with 14-ft. posts; corn crib, 12x15 ft.; two hog sheds, 12x100 ft. in size; orchard and other improvements. Adjoining his farm is about 300 acres, known as "made" land, occasioned by a change in the course of the Mis¬ souri river. Mr. Cullin uses this land for pasture. He also owns a farm of 102 acres in Nebraska, on which is an orchard of 2,100 trees, and also a farm of 160 acres in Kansas. Mr. Cullin is one of the successful hog-raisers of the county, marketing annually about 175 to 200 head. He marketed one lot that brought him $3,300, and another lot $2,800, 121 head averaging 471 pounds.

Politically Mr. Cullin has been a leader in the People's Party of Atchison county. He was elected a member of the County Court in 1896. Has also been Chairman of the County Central Committee and delegate to various conventions.

On Feb. 22, 1862, Mr. Cullin and Miss Elizabeth Proudfit were united in marriage. Mrs. Cullin was born in Indiana on June 22nd, 1837. Of this union were born four child¬ ren - Mamie, Kate, Mabel and Nettie. These young ladies have had good educational ad¬ vantages. Misses Mamie and Kate are leading school teachers of the county.

Mr. And Mrs. Thus. Cud Lin And Their Home Charles H. Carpenter

farm being in sections Hi and 17, township 66, range 41, ten miles north of Rock Port, nine miles southeast of Hamburg and seven miles northeast of Watson. The farm consists of 300 acres of fine land, Avell improved, we may say with one of the best, if not the best, farm houses in the county. The house is of two stories and is 38 feet square, with additions 12x16 feet and 8x16 feet in size; contains fourteen well arranged rooms, and, in fact, the whole building was planned with an eye for conven¬ ience, comfort and elegance. The building is superbly finished, not alone, however, with what wealth commands but the productions of the artistic skill of Mrs. Carpenter and her daughters are in evidence in pleasing effects. One room is hung exclusively with beautiful paintings by the young ladies, and their work is second to none that the writer lias seen, barring celebrated artists. Mr. and Mrs. Car¬ penter not only budded well an elegant mansion but they also builded lovely characters in their fam¬ ily, polished and refined by tender, parental care and the attainments furnished by the best educational institutions. Not the least of these attainments is their really splendid ability of the nature just men¬ tioned. Again is the unusual degree of the artistic noted in the beautiful and well-kept lawn sur¬ rounding the mansion, bedecked with a wilderness of rare flowers, shrubbery and shade trees. Our staff artist could not do this yard justice. Suffice to say that no yard in Atchison county, in or out of town, compares with it.

Mr. Carpenter s farm is well-kept aud well-tilled although he now leases most of it and his farming operations, personally, are not as extensive as of yore. However, his time is well occupied in keeping his well-appointed premises in order, caring for his orchard, which contains over 900 trees, and lookingafter the live stock which is grazing and feeding in his luxuriant pastures and well-kept feed-lots. Such a farm, of course, would be supplied with all necessary buildings, and chief among them, on this farm, is a substantially built barn, in size 42x52 feet, and with a roof area that easily shelters the horses, cattle, vehicles, implements, hay and grain that Mr. Carpenter cares to use. His lots, and. in fact, the whole premises, are supplied with a perfect system of water-works. Taken as a whole this farm and premises constitute a model among the beautiful and valuable country homes of Northwest Missouri.

Charles H. Carpenter was born in Rappahannock county, Virginia, Sept. 29th, 1833, and was the eldest in a family of fi\e children. His father, Jonathan Carpenter, was a farmer and carpenter and the eldest son worked on the farm and served as an apprentice under his direction until he was in his eighteenth year. He worked one year at six dollars per month to get money to go West with, and in 1856 became up the Missouri river in a steamboat, landing in Atchison county without a cent', and it was necessary for him to contract a loan of twenty-five cents. He worked at his trade, erecting sev¬ eral buildings in and about Linden, and taught four winter terms of school in that old town He located on 120 acres of the farm where he now lives in 1861, living in a two-room frame house On Sept. 5, 1858, he was married to Mary L. Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Livingston well and favorably known pioneers of the county. To them were born ten children, seven of whom are living, namely; William P., now a leading farmer of Atchison county; Lillian Belle wife of Dr E C. L. Miller; Mollie M., wife of Dr. I. G. Bushey; Annie Bessie, wife of Dr. Emmet Richards- George Burt, a prominent stock raiser and farmer; Daisy M., wife of H. W. Morgan; Leafy M wife of W L Clevenger. Those dead are Lucy Miller, J ames V. and Alice Minerva. Mr. Carpenter Is noted for in¬ dustry, shrewdness and good management, and these characteristics are responsible for his splendid home and Independent condition, notwithstanding that he and his wife are indulgent parents educat¬ ing tlielr children and preparing and assisting them for a successful life otherwise^ Each of them have attended the Normal College at Peru, Neb., while Bessie and Belle also attended college at Ann Arbor Mich., the latter having graduated from the medical department of the State University of Michigan' and, with her husband, superintended a hospital in India five years. Mrs. Morgan also attended" the celebrated university mentioned above as well as a college at Lincoln, Neb.

Mr. Carpenter has been a member of the Christian church (by some designated the Church of Christ) since 1858, and has been an Elder and Trustee in the organization of that church at Linden for twentyfive years. Politically Mr. Carpenter is a Prohibitionist.

G. W. E. Chamberlain

GW. E. CHAMBERLAIN was born in Heidelburg, Germany, Nov. 22nd, 1835, and is a son of Charles Jacob and Larina C. Chamberlain. He is the second in a family of seven children. In his fourth year his parents emigrated from Germany to the United States, and located in Pennsylvania. At the age of eleven years he started to work in a tan-yard, and continued in that employment three years. He then started to school. At the age of twelve years, however, he commenced to master the science of medicine, with a view of making himself a competent physician. He pursued his studies under Ur. Waterman, of Warren, Ohio, and first practiced his profession at New Albany, Ind. From that place he returned to Ohio; from Ohio he went to Minnesota; from Minnesota to Illinois, and from Illinois to Rock Port, Mo., in 1877. He has been practicing his profession in Rock Port ever since, and successfully so. The Doctor is a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, la., and was a student at the State University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Doctor has twice been Mayor of Rock Port, and Alderman several times, and is a director of the Rock Port Canning Co. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Rock Port and is Past Chancellor; is also a member of the Masonic lodge, Blue lodge, Council and Chapter. In the Chapter he holds the offices of Royal Arch Chaplain and High Priest; in the Council that of Vice Excellent Master.

He has been twice married - first to May Johnson, at Akron, Ohio, on June, 1861; his second mar¬ riage was with Margaret May Beatty, on July 4. 1876. She is a daughter of Martin and Lucy Beatty and was born Sept. 6, 1852. By the first marriage five children were born, two of whom are living, namely: Gizella C. and Carver W. Those deceased are Joseph. Jacob and Irene. By the second marl ria°-e four children were born, one of whom is living. Woodson A., born J une 2nd, 1880, died Feb. 14th, 1903; O. M. C., born Sept. 4, 1881; Wash, died at the age of eighteen months; Lorene at the age of eleven months. Woodson A. was a graduate from Ensworth Medical College, at St. Joseph, Mo., and was practicing his profession in Rock Port at the time he was called beyond. O. M. C. is a graduate of the above named college as well as the Rock Port High School and is practicing medicine, successfully, in in Rock Port.

Dr. G. W. E. Cliamberiain is one of the enterprising citizens of Rock Port and has done much for the upbuilding of the town. His family residence is 52x57 feet in size and of V/2 stories and contains twelve rooms. The house is supplied with modern conveniences and is elegantly furnished. Near his residence he has an elegant brick office structure, in size 14x40 feet. The office is well arranged for the purpose for which it was intended and therein the Doctor has the latest appliances and instru. ments used in his profession. On Main street of Rock Port he owns two two-story brick business houses, 40x60 feet in size, and a brick business room 20x90 feet in size; on Rock street he owns a brick livery barn, 42x100 feet in size; also Hotel Chamberlain, in size 70x80 feet, of two stories and containing thirty -one rooms; also two six-room cottages, two five-room cottages, one ten-room cottage, two seven-room cottages and one three-room cottage.

Dr. And Mrs. G . W . E . Chamberlain

JOHN ULYSSES CROSEN, Superintendent of the public schools of Rock Port, Mo., is an Ohioan. He was born near Hillsboro, Ohio, and was the second in a family of six children. His parents were Richard and Sarah Lynn Crosen, Virginians, of Scotch-Irish descent.

Prof. Crosen's boyhood was passed on his father's farm. His early education was received in the district schools of his home neighborhood, after which he attended the Northern Indiana Normal, at Valparaiso, Ind., and finished the course at that place. Desiring to still further his education, he at¬ tended the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio.

Prof. Crosen'began'teaching in the country schools of his native county, in the fall of 1885, and has been engaged in educational work continuously since. He taught for seven years in the public schools of Ohio, during which time he conducted the teaehers' institute, being President of the same two years.

He came to Missouri in the fall of 1892, and in order to put himself in touch with the educational movement of Missouri, he [attended the State Normal at Warrensburg, Mo. After completing the course at Warrensburg he accepted the position of Superintendent of the public schools at Maitland, Holt county, Missouri, which place he successfully occupied for eight years. He was elected School Commissioner of Holt county, Missouri, in 1899, and so efficient was his work in this office that he was re-elected to the same office, by a large majority, in 1901. While he was a resident of Holt county he was institute instructor and conductor for five years, filling this position to the satisfaction of all concerned. lie resigned his position and office in the fall of 1901 and accepted the Superintendency of the Rock Port public schools, which position he has successfully filled for the past four years. He holds a state certificate for life, issued by John R. Kirk, former State Superintendent of Schools.

As a teacher Professor Crosen thoroughly understands his business. He is a close student, an ex¬ cellent school organizer and a, strict disciplinarian, but at the same time very popular with his pupils and teachers, for he believes in ruling, not by brute force but by kindness and by bringing out the better qualities of the child's nature, thus building up a character that will develop into a noble, well rounded man or woman. He lias raised the standard of every school in which he has worked, and left them in flourishing condition. Some of the leading teachers of Holt and Atchison counties were launched into the profession under his tuition.

Prof. Crosen was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth S. Mitchell, Aug. 28, 1895, at Mound City, Mo., at which place she had resided with her mother since the death of her father, in 1891, at Hillsboro, Ohio. Mrs. Crosen is the daughter of James W. and Mary Glenn Mitchell, of Hillsboro, Ohio. Her father was a native of Ohio, her mother of Virginia - of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Crosen have two children - Guy Lynn, born Oct, 21, 1896, and Robert Glenn, born March 12, 1900. They are members of the Presbyterian church at Rock Port, Mo., of which church Prof. Crosen Is also an Elder. Prof. Crosen is a Mason, Knight of Pythias and a Woodman of the World. He owns the neat cottage in which he now lives, on Nebraska street.

Residence Of J. U. C Rosen Mr. And Mo L A. Crabtree And Their Children

A Tennessee, Nov. 3, 1868, the son of Alexander and Josephine Crabtree. He was reared on a farm and went to school in his native state, among other institutions attend¬ ing Clear Springs Academy. In his twenty-first year he came to Atchison county, Mis¬ souri, and while not attending the Normal School at Stanberry. Mo., he was occupied at farming.

On Jan. 5, 1893, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie Elizabeth Low, daughter of James and Louisa Low, pioneers of Atchison count}". She was born at the Low home¬ stead, in Polk township, on Nov. 30, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree have four children, namely: Edith Josephine, born Oct. 4, 1893; Arthur Lee, born July 4, 1895; Esther Marie, born Jan. 22, 1898; Merl Low, born May 12, 1900.

Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree are members of the Centennial congregation of the M. E. church. Mr. Crabtree is a member of the K. of P., W. 0. W., Masonic and I. O. O. E. lodges. In politics he is a Republican.

Mr. Crabtree's farm comprises 200 acres of fine land in section 26, township 66, range 41 , six and a half miles northeast of Rock Port. It is one of the best improved farms in the county, The residence is a handsome and modern structure of the following dimensions: 36x40 feet, two stories, and 12x14 feet, one story. The barn, in size, is 40x60 feet, with 18-foot posts. There are also all necessary outbuildings and a tenant house. The accom¬ panying view shows that the premises are unusually well appointed.

Jennie K. Campbell

A Campbell, at Langdon, Mo. This mansion is a two-story brick structure, in size 35x42 feet and 20x20 feet, and contains thirteen rooms. The ceilings are twelve feet from the floor in both stories, and there are four hallways. Withal it is a magnificent structure, and is said to have cost $20,000. The other improvements on the farm cost $8,000, and consist of barn, six dwellings, blacksmith shop and store building. The farm comprises 525 acres. The estate, however, comprises 630 acres and Mrs. Campbell is also interested in other land. She also occasionally loans money on Atchison county farm land.

Mrs. Campbell was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Jan. 26, 1852, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Hunter, and is fifth in a family of eight children. On Oct. 28, 1873, she was married to John D. Campbell, son of Adam P. and Susan Campbell and a native of Tennessee. Mr. Campbell was a self-made man and one of the leading attorneys of North¬ west Missouri. He located in Rock Port without means and at the time of his death, on Dec. 11th, 1891, had acquired a fortune in his successful law practice. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were born seven children - three living and four dead. The living are John Elmer, born May 18, 1879; Elsie, wife of E. L. Thomas, born Sept. 21, 1881; James A., born Sept. 11, 1885. Elmer was educated in the Institute for the Blind, at St. Louis; Elsie in the Rock Port schools and at Hardin Female College, Mexico, Mo.; James A. at Christian Brothers' College, St. Joseph, Mo.

Home Of Mrs. J. K. Campbell J. Z. Cross

JOHN Z. CROSS was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, June 10th, 3 862, the son of J. A. / and Susan Ann Cross. He came with his parents from Iowa to Atchison county, Mis¬ souri, in 1882, and here he has since resided, with the exception of one year in Nebraska. At the age of twenty-one years he began farming on his own account. He now owns and lives upon one of the best improved farms in the county, consisting of 240 acres, in section 2, township 06, range 39, four miles northeast of Westboro. The residence is a modern structure of the following dimensions: 32x32 feet, two stories, and 12x16 feet, one story. The barn, in size, is 36x40 feet, with 16-foot posts. There is also a smoke house, cribs, sheds, scales, orchard, tenant house, etc. Mr. Cross markets about 100 head of fat cattle and about 75 or 80 head of fat hogs annually.

On March 5, 1889, Mr. Cross was united in marriage with Miss Sarah McGinnis, daugh¬ ter of Samuel and Martha McGinnis. She died Sept. 25, 1895. On Nov. 28, 1900, he was united in marriage with Emily Bolick, daughter of Amos and Margaret Bolick. She was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1865. By the first marriage two children were born - Samuel J., born Sept. 20, 1 891, and Martha E., born April 20, 1 895. by the second marriage there are three children - Jonathan, born Nov. 26, 1 90 I ; Dorotha Susan, born March 15, 1903; Amos Arthur, born April 7, 1904.

Premises Of John Z. Cross

THE subject hereof, Winfield Scott De Arm ond, farmer, was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1862, the son of William and Adaline DeArmond, and the seventh child in a family of twelve. In his fifth year his parents located in Atchison county, Missouri, and here he has since resided. In his twentieth year he began farming for himself. He owns and lives upon a farm of 100 acres, in section 19, township 64, range 39, three and one-half miles northeast of Fairfax. The residence is a cottage of the following dimensions: 16x28 feet, 12x16 feet and 1 2x16 feet, one story. The barn, in size, is 24x36 feet, with 16-foot posts. Also a summer kitchen, cribs, granary, tool-shed, etc.

Mr. DeArmond and Miss Nancy Jane Maddox were united in marriage on Oct. 21, 1883. ' She is a daughter of Wilson and Ann Maddox, and was born in Adams county, Ohio, on Feb. 9, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. DeArmond have two children- - Charles Frederick,

Mr. and Mrs. DeArmond are members of the M. E. church, Fairfax circuit, and Mr. DeArmond is a Trustee of that organization. He was formerly Superintendent of the Sunday School. Their son has attended college at Cameron, Missouri, and both son and daughter have attended Fairfax high school.

A 18, 1844, the son of Franklin and Susan Dragoo. He was raised on a farm. In 1869 he located in Atchison county, Missouri. Here he has owned several different farms. His present home, however, consists of fifty -two acres, adjoining the town of Rock Port, upon which are the following improvements: A residence, in size 36x36 feet and 18x36 feet, two stories and comprising twelve rooms; barn, in size 38x48 feet, with 16-foot posts; wood-house and chicken-house combined, 12x100 feet; hog shed, 12x80 feet; 12 acres in orchard, one acre in vineyard and other improvements.

On Oct. 28, 1869, Mr. Dragoo was married to Sarah Covert. She was born on June 22, 1850. Of this union six children were born, five of whom are living, namely: Leniel, born in 1870; Flora, wife of Wm. N. Martin, born in May, 1872; May, wife of John Martin, born Oct. 23, 1877; Frank, born in 1879; Irene, born in 1884; Grace, born in 1881, died in 1885. Mrs. Dragoo died in September, 1887. Leniel and Flora are graduates of Lagrande College.

On March 1, 1892, Mr. Dragoo was married to Mrs. Mary Williams, widow of James A. Williams. Her maiden name was Reynolds, and she is a native of Andrew county, Missouri.

Mr. Dragoo is a member of the Christian church atLangdon and an Elder of the organ¬ ization. He is a member of the A. 0. U. W. lodge at Rock Port. Politically he is a Repub¬ lican.

In the civil war Mr. Dragoo fought for the Union, in Co. F, 70th Ohio, enlisting in October, 1861. He was mustered out Aug. 15, 1865, having participated in several im¬ portant battles, among them being Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg; Jackson, Miss., and Mission Ridge; was in the long siege from Chattanooga to Atlanta, and marched with Sherman to the sea; sailed from Atlanta, Ga., to Buford Island and participated in a battle. After¬ ward marched to the Carolinas and was there in the battle which caused the evacuation of Charleston. He was wounded in the battle of Buzzard Roost. The last battle in which he participated was at Ringgold, N. C., at the time General Lee surrendered.

He is a member of General Greenland G. A. R. Post at Downs, Ivans., at which place he located in 1873. He returned to Atchison county in 1884, where he has since lived.

Suburban Home Of D. C. Dragoo Joseph Durfee

His parents were Aaron B. and Sallie Durfee and he is fourth in a family of eight children. Mr. Durfee has passed his whole life in Rock Port; grew to manhood here and was educated in the Rock Port public and high schools. At the age of sixteen he en¬ tered the Citizens' Bank of Atchison County as, book-keeper, his father being President of the bank. Upon the death of his father he became one of the largest stock-holders in the bank, as well as a director. For several years he was Assistant Cashier, and at the begin¬ ning of the bank's business year of 1908 he was elected Cashier.

Mr. Durfee is a member of the Presbyterian church at Rock Port and holds the office of Deacon in that organization. Fraternally, he is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and K. of P. lodges of Rock Port. Politically, he is a Republican. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Rock Tort Lecture Congress and in 1905 was elected Mayor of the town of Rock Port, without opposition.

Mr. Durfee and Miss Leone Oliver were united in marriage on June 9, 1892. Mrs. Dur¬ fee is a daughter of Thos. H. and Eliza Oliver, of Rock Port, and was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Dec. 2nd, 187L Nearly her whole life has been passed in Rock Port. She is graduate from the Rock Port High School. She also attended Hardin College, at Mexico, Mo.

Mr. Durfee has an elegant home in Rock Port. The residence is of two stories, and in size is 30x30 feet. There is also a barn, arch cellar and all necessary outbuildings.

Mr. Durfee owns 160 acres of land in Colorado and 320 acres in Wyoming. He is also a member of the Buckham Building Company, which owns business property on Main street of Rock Port.

Mr. Durfee's father, Col. A. B. Durfee, was one of the pioneer attorneys of Rock Port, and he was identified with all the important developments of the town. Although he came here poor, by admirable foresight and business methods he acquired a fortune. He was indeed a financier. Col. Durfee was also one of the pioneer bankers of the county. The banking house of Durfee, McKillop A Wyatt was the first in Atchison county. He died on June 11th, 1891. Sallie (Todd) Durfee, the mother of the subject of this sketch, died in February, 1881.

Joseph Duefee

*'t-r [ I E subject of this sketch, Charles D. DeArmond, son of William and Adaline (Carson) A DeArmond, was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, on April 20, 1861, and is sixth in a family of eleven children. In the seventh year of his age his parents moved to Atchison county, Missouri, and here he has resided with the exception of four years in the West. He now owns and lives upon a farm of 200 acres, in sections 31 and 32, township 64, range 39, four and three- fourths miles southeast of Fairfax. The residence is of the following dimensions: 14x28 feet, 1% stories, and 14x24 feet, one story. There is also a substan¬ tial barn, granary, cribs, sheds and orchard. Mr. DeArmond markets his grain or feeds it to stock of his own raising. He markets 90 to 100 head of fat hogs annually.

On Oct. 11, 1883, Mr. DeArmond was united in marriage with Miss Clara Robinson, daughter of Hamilton and Caroline (Crandel) Robinson and the oldest child in a family of nine. She was born in the state of Illinois on Nov. 19, 1866. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. DeArmond, four of whom are living, namely: Opal A., born July 2, 1886; Ethel B., born June 7, 1891; Wm. H., born Oct. 11, 1893; Grace G., born Jan. 18, 1899; Zelpha, born Sept. 23, 1896, died July 18, 1898. Their daughter Opal is being educated in the Fairfax high school.

Eliza Ann Ely

in a family of fourteen. With her family she emigrated to Platte county, Missouri, and on January 12, 1 841, she was married to Thomas Ely. He was a native of Lee count}7, West Virginia; was born Jan. 22, 1807, and died Sept. 28, 1885. He was raised on a farm and was with his parents until in his 24th year. He continued in the occupation of a farmer with the exception of several years in Florida and Tennessee with a surveying party.

Mrs. Ely and her son, W. I)., live on the old homestead. The old-fashioned house on this place is of one and one-half stories, in size 24x40 feet, and was built in 1865. There is also a large barn, other outbuildings and an orchard large enough for family use. Her son conducts the farm, and also feeds stock.

Mrs. Ely is a member of the English Grove Presbyterian church, as was also her hus¬ band. In politics Mr. Ely was a Democrat, and by that party he was elected a member of the County Court.

Their son, T. R, R., attended college at Fulton, Mo.; also the State University of Missouri, from the law department of which institution he graduated in 1881. He is practicing law in Dunklin county, Missouri, and has held the offices of Prosecuting Attor¬ ney and Representative of that county. In 1904 he was elected Senator of the district in which he lives.

The Ely Homestead

.CHRISTOPHER DR A GOO, farmer, was born in I irown county, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1840, C - < the son of Milton and Mary Dragoo, and is the fifth child in a family of twelve.

He was raised on his father's farm and in his 21st year started for himself. He located in Atchison county in 1863, on the Missouri bottom, south of Rock Port. At the time of taking this sketch he owned and lived upon a splendid farm of 160 acres in section 2, township 64, range 40, mid-way between Tarkio and Fairfax. On this farm is a house 28x42 ft., 1 % stories; barn, 40x42 ft., with 22 ft. posts, and shed on one side 12x40 ft.; blacksmith shop, cribs, sheds, scales, orchard of 200 trees, small vineyard, etc. Also a brooder, 7x7 ft. in size, in which Mrs. Dragoo hatches about 600 chickens annually. Mr. Dragoo markets annually about two car loads of cattle and 100 head of hogs.

Mr. Dragoo and Miss Sarah Needles, daughter of Elijah S. and Sarah Needles, were united in marriage on Feb. 23, 1865. Mrs. Dragoo was born in Atchison county on Sept. 7, 1 846, and is the fourth child in a family of eleven.

Edward attended Tarkio College; also graduated from Spaulding College, Kansas City, and taught in Palmer College, Le Grande, la. Coy graduated from the commercial depart¬ ment of Tarkio College. Earl graduated from the district school, known as Oak Grove. Mrs. Dragoo attended the Rock Port schools when she was a young lady.

Air. and Mrs. Dragoo were members of the Tarkio Valley Christian Church and Mr. Dragoo held the office of Deacon in same. Mr. Dragoo has acted prominently in the People's party and has served on both county and township committees of that party. He was also a veteran of the civil war; enlisted on Dec. 3, 1861, and was mustered out Sept. 5, 1862. He was with Co. F., 70th Ohio Volunteers, in Sherman's brigade; was a member of the G. A. R. post at Tarkio while it was in existence.

Mrs. Dragoo's parents were pioneers of the county and her father served one term in the capacity of County Judge. He died on April 4, 1889. Her mother died Feb. 27, 1886.

Residence Of C C. Dragoo Henry Enoch

^HE subject of this sketch, Henry Enoch, was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Nov. 7th, 1865, the son of Henry and Mary Enoch, and is the younger of two children. His mother died when he v as fi\ e years old and he lived at the home of his uncle, Joseph Minter, about eighteen months. He then went to live with his father, on the farm, for a while, after which he made his home, for anumbei of years, with his uncle, Joshua Hunt, at Sharp's Grove. In his eleventh year he came to Rock I oit to make his home with his father and attend school. Later he engaged in partnership with his father, in the livery business in Rock Port, the name of the firm being H. Enoch & Son; was in that business about one year; then farmed one year and returned to the livery business. After another -' < ai i'1 that business they tore down the livery barn and erected brick store buildings. In one of these buildings the subject of this sketch conducted a grocery and bakery about three years. After disposing of his stock of merchandise he moved to his fine farm, one mile west of the corporate limits of Rock Port, consisting of 236 acres, in sections 28, 29 and 32, township 65, range 41. Phis farm is well improved for a comfortable country home. The house, in size, is 14x34 feet and 14x26 feet, one story; kitchen and arch cellar, 10x14 feet; barn, in size, 20x36 feet, with 12-foot posts; smoke house, 14x24 feet in size, and other outbuildings. At the time of taking this sketch he also owned an elegant residence in the town of Rock Port, the size of which is 30x32 feet, with two stories. On the same premises is a barn 24x30 feet in size, and neat outbuildings. Mr. Enoch and his father have also owned several business houses and residences in Rock Port. Mr. Enoch fed most of the grain raised on his farm to cattle of his own raising. He made a specialty of pure-bred Short-horn cattle. He also marketed about sixty head of hogs annually.

On March 11. 1886, Mr. Enoch was married to Miss Sarah Tann, of Rock Port, daughter of Jerome and Sallie Tann, and the second of seven children. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch have three children - William Kirk, born Jan. 2, 1887; Mary Lavern, born Aug. 5, 1889; Henry Colvin, born July 19, 1898.

Politically Mr. Enoch is a Republican, and he has been both township and county committeeman. In 1900 he was the choice of the party for the office of Sheriff of Atchison county, and was defeated at the polls by a majority of only fifty-eight votes. He was once Street Commissioner of Rock Port, and it goes without saying that the streets of the town were in "apple pie" ordei' during his incumbency. He also took an active part in securing the first rural free mail delivery route in Atchison county - R. D. No. 1 out of Rock Port, and he was the first carrier on the route.

Mr. Enoch s father located in Atchison county in 1857 and engaged at farming near what is now Nishnabotna. After selling'his farm' there he bought a part of what is now known as the Atchison county poor farm. He sold that farm in the year 1872 and engaged in the livery business in Rock Poi t. He died in Rock Port in 1894. Mrs. Enoch's father died in Rock Port in 1895, after a long resi¬ dence in that town.

JOHN R. ELY, farmer, of Clark township, was born in Platte county, Missouri, Nov. 2nd, ) 1843, the son of Thomas and Ann Ely. His parents located in Atchison county, Mis¬ souri when he was five months old, and here he has since resided, with the exception of a few years, when he was a young man on the Western plains. There his experience was var¬ ied, novel and interesting. His early experiences at the pioneer home of his parents in Atchison county are also interesting. He is said to have shot the last wild deer that was killed in Atchison county. Returning to Atchison county he engaged at blacksmithing, at which trade lie worked twenty -three years, having shops at Milton and Fairfax. Retiring from the blacksmith business he bought a farm of 100 acres, two miles south of Fairfax, in section 33, township 64, range 40. The residence on this farm is of the following dimen¬ sions: 18x36 feet and 18x18 feet, 1% stories; the barn, in size, is 30x36 feet, with 14-foot posts. There is also a double crib, granary, arch cellar, an orchard of 300 trees and other necessary improvements.

On April 19, 1874, Mr. Ely was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Taylor, daughter of Robert and Nancy Taylor, and she was born in Atchison county on May 30th, 1844, about which time her parents located in the county.

Mr. and Mrs. Ely are members of the M. E. church, South, at Fairfax, in which organi¬ zation Mr. Ely formerly held the office of Deacon, lie is a life-long Democrat, and has represented his party in state, district and county conventions.

Residence Of J . R . Ely William Dwyer

WILLIAM DWYER, farmer, of Dale township, Atchison county, Missouri, was born in Cortland county, New York, May 15th, 1856, his parents being John and Johannah Dwyer, natives of Ireland. He is the fourth child in a family of nine. He worked for and lived with his parents on the farm until in his nineteenth year, when he began farm work on his account. He came from New York to Holt county, Missouri, in 1878; was united in marriage with Susan Prettyman on Jan. 15th, 1882, and located on the farm where he lives at present, in section 18, township 64, range 39, consisting of eighty acres.

Mrs. Dwyer is a daughter of Samuel and Phoebe Prettyman and was born in Orleans county, New York, Aug. 15th, 1862. She is the younger of two children. Her brother, George, is a prominent farmer of Clark township.

Mr. Dwyer is a member of the Catholic church - Mrs. Dwyer of the Tarkio Yalley Christian church. In politics Mr. Dwyer is a Democrat. He is a director of the school dis¬ trict in which he lives.

As will be seen, Mr. Dwyer's farm is neatly improved. His buildings are well painted and kept in good repair. The dimensions of the house in which he lives are 14x44 feet, 14x14 feet and 10x16 feet, one story. The barn, in size, is 24x32 ft., with 16-ft. posts and shed; a work-shop, 16x20 ft. in size; carriage and tool house, 16x20 ft. in size; arch cellar, orchard and vineyard sufficient for use of family. Surrounding the house is a beautiful and well-kept lawn, dotted with evergreens, shrubs, plants and flowers.

Home Of M . W . Dwyer Margaret Davenport

MARGARET DAVENPORT, daughter of Samuel B. and Minerva Sloane Tate, was born in Wayne county, Kentucky, July 27, 1842. On Feb. 1, 1865, she was married to Win. G. Davenport, who died July 13, 1871. On May 30, 1880, she was united in mar¬ riage with Henry Davenport, a second cousin of her first husband. The latter died on Sept. 3rd, 1883.

By the first marriage there were two children - June Lee, born June 16, 1866, and Wm. G., born March 22, 1872. The latter died March 25, 1890. By the second marriage two children were born - Henry Earl, born March 24, 1881, and Lydia S., born March 23, 1883. Wm. G. Davenport came to Atchison county with his parents when he was quite small. Henry Davenport located in Atchison county in 1875, coming from Illinois. Mrs. Davenport came to Atchison county with her parents, from Kentucky, when she was a small child. Her father was one of the prominent pioneers of the Tarkio country, and was among the early members of the County Court. Her parents were natives of Kentucky; her father was born May 6, 1806, and died Feb. 5, 1861 ; her mother was born Oct. 8, 1 807, and died April 1, 1875. Mrs. Davenport is a member of the Christian church at Tarkio. Her children have been well educated, June attending Christian Brothers' College, at St. Joseph, Mo.; Earl, St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Ivans., and Tarkio College, and Lydia Tarkio College.

Mrs. Davenport, son Earl and daughter Lydia live on Earl's farm, consisting of 180 acres, in section 34, township 66, range 40, five miles northwest of Tarkio. The buildings on the farm are new and well appointed. The house is 25x32 feet in size, of two stories; is handsomely and tastefully furnished and has a system of water-works. One barn is 24x36 ft. in size, with 16-ft. posts. There are also good sheds, cribs, scales, etc., on the place and an orchard large enough to supply the home consumption.

The young man also owns an 80-acre farm in section 36, township 66, range 40. Miss Lydia owns 240 acres of land in sections 27 and 28, township 66, range 40, and 160 acres in sections 25 and 36, township 66, range 40. Mrs. Davenport owns a 160-acre farm in section 36, township 66 , range 40.

Mrs. Davenport's family was of Scotch descent and came to America before the Revo¬ lutionary War, and members of the family from Virginia served in that war.

Earl was united in marriage, on Oct. 19, 1903, with Miss Jessie Andis, daughter of Dr. S. R. and Josephine (Dunn) Andis, residents of Tarkio, where Dr. Andis practices medicine. Mrs. Davenport is a graduate from Tarkio High School and also attended Tarkio College. She was born in Atchison county on Aug. 12th, 1879. They have one child - Dorothy C., born Aug. 21, 1904.

^ Joseph and Clara M. Frede. She was married to Martin Fischer. Sept. 7, 1865. He was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, May 20, 1827, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer. He died Nov. 5, 1897.

Emigrating from Germany Mr. Fischer located in Ohio. In 1861 he went to Nebraska, where he remained three years. In 1864 he located in Atchison county, Missouri, practi¬ cally without means. Mrs. Fischer is certainly entitled to much credit as a manager and financier, as, after her husband's death, the management of the large farm devolved upon her. The farm consists of 315 acres of the best quality of land in the Missouri bottom, located two miles northwest of Watson. The residence upon this farm is of the following dimensions: 16x28 ft., 1% stories, and 12x16 ft., one story; the barn, in size, is 30x32 ft., with 16-ft. posts; there is also a fine brick cellar, smoke house, granary, orchard and other improvements.

Mrs. Fischer is a member of the Catholic church at Watson. Mr. Fischer was a mem¬ ber of the Lutheran church. In politics Mr. Fischer was Democratic.

Residence Of Mrs. Clara M. Fischer

1 township, was born in Wakaska county, Wisconsin, May 10th, 1851. He is a son of Isaac and Margaret (Elmore) Fellows and is sixth in a family of nine children. His father was a native of Vermont and his mother of Canada.

In his fourteenth year he moved with his parents from Wisconsin to Andrew county, Missouri. In 1873 he located in Nodaway county, Missouri, and in 1878 he came to Dale township, in Atchison county. His farm consists of 200 acres and is situated in section 8, township 66, range 39, five miles southeast of Fairfax. As will be seen by the accompany¬ ing sketch Mr. Fellows and his family dwell in a commodious and up-to-date house. It is a two-story structure, the dimensions of which are 32x36 feet. It contains eight rooms besides bath room, closets, etc. On the premises is also a barn, hog-house, cribs, sheds, arch cellar, scales, orchard of eight acres and small vineyard. Mr. Fellows markets about four car-loads of cattle and two car-loads of hogs annually. He makes a specialty of breeding Hereford cattle and at the time of taking this sketch had one of the finest herds in this part of the country. His farm is known as "Cedar Hill Stock Farm."

On May 8, 1877, Mr. Fellows was married to Miss Lydia Condon, at Savannah, Mo. She was born at that place on May 8, 1858, and is a daughter of Harrison and Annie E. (Shaw) Condon. Her father was born near Zanesville, Ohio, and her mother near New Haven, Conn.

To Mr. and Mrs. Fellows were born nine children, five of whom are living, namely: Frederick C., born Dec. 21, 1878; George, born Aug. 11, 1883; Maude E., born Sept. 30, 1886; John E., born Oct. 6, 1891; Herbert, born May 24, 1894; Audsley, born Aug. 24, 1897; Harry, born Dec. 9, 1880, died when seven weeks old; Charlie, born Sept. 8, 1885, died when nine months old; Edith, born in January, 1889, died May 29, 1889. Frederick and George attended Fairfax High School and Tarkio College. Mr. and Airs. Fellows were educated in the schools at Savannah, Mo. They are members of the Christian church at Fairfax and Mr. Fellows is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Fairfax. In politics he is Democratic. He has served in the capacity of school director several times.

His Herefouds John Fischer

JOHN FISCHER was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, June 7, 1836, the son of Conrad ) and Agnes Fischer. He lived with his parents in Germany until in his twentieth year, when he came to the United States and worked at the butcher's trade in Buffalo, N. Y. Retiring from that business he engaged at farming in Ohio, at which he continued until in 1891, when he located in Atchison county, Missouri, buying 160 acres of land, two miles east of Rock Port, in section 36, township 65, range 41. The residence on this farm is of the following dimensions: 16x26 ft., 1% stories; 14x14 ft., one story; also barn, in size 20x32 ft.; sheds, cribs, orchard and vineyard, and other necessary improvements.

On March 14, 1869, Mr. Fischer was married to Christina Vogle. She was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, March 14, 1839. Of this union five children were born, namely: Louis, Christina, Martin, Frederick, Rosa.

Home Of John Fischer Darius Fleming

^ vania, on July 9th, 1840, the son of Daniel and Opa Fleming, natives of Pennsyl¬ vania. He lived with his parents on a farm until in his eighteenth year, when he began work in a lumber camp. After being thus employed about three years he went into the army to fight for the preservation of the union. Upon being mustered out he engaged at putting down oil wells. This occupation he followed until in 1868, when he located in Atchison county, Missouri. He worked as a farm hand one year, leased land five years and then bought forty acres of his present farm, paying six dollars per acre for same. He now owns one of the best improved and best kept farms in the county, consisting of 160 acres, located in sections 29, 31 and 32, township 64, range 39, four and one-half miles southeast of Fairfax. His residence, a modern structure, is of two stories, in size 16x36 feet, 14x16 feet and 16x24 feet. On the farm is also a barn, sheds, cribs, arch cellar, etc., and a fine orchard. Mr. Fleming markets annually, on an average, one or two car loads of fat cattle and one car load of fat hogs.

On June 6, 1882, Mr. Fleming was married to Mrs. Maggie Clyde, widow of James Napoleon Clyde. She is a daughter of William and Permela Parks, and was born in Lafayette county, Missouri, on Feb. 13, 1853. Of this union three children were born, two of whom are living, namely: Chester 0., borm Oct. 18, 1885; Myrl, born July 18, 1892; Neta, born April 31, 1883, died April 15, 1885. Chester is a graduate from Fairfax High School; James from the college at Shenandoah, la.

By her first marriage Mrs. Fleming has one son - James Clyde. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming are members of the Christian church at Fairfax. Mr. Fleming'is a member of the Masonic lodge at Fairfax, and Mrs. Fleming is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, at the same place. Politically, Mr. Fleming favors the Democratic party.

Mr. Fleming enlisted in Company E, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in September, 1862, and was mustered out in June, 1865. He participated in several of the most important battles of the war, among them all the battles in front of Richmond.

J - i owning and living upon a well-improved farm of 240 acres, in sections 25 hind 31, township 60, range 40, and section 30, township 65, range 39, four miles north of Tarkio. The house is of V/2 stories, in size 16x34 feet, 14x20 feet and 14x32 feet. ..The barn, in size, is 36x40 feet, with 16-foot posts; hog house, 22x32 feet; feeding floor, 16x60^ feet; cattle sheds, 18x50 feet and 16x34 feet. Also scales and other improvements necessary for farming and cattle-feeding. He markets annually, on an average, three car loads of fat cattle and about 150 head of fat hogs. He is a successful farmer and stock-feeder. He is also a self-made man, his possessions being entirely a result of his own efforts.

Mr. Earis was bom in Marshall county, Illinois, July 7th, 1861, the son of Adam and Sarah Earis and the youngest in a family of twelve children. In his ninth year his parents moved from Illinois to Iowa, and later to Missouri. He was with his parents on the farm until in his 24th year, when he began farming on his own accouut. On Sept. 1. 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie J. Barnes, daughter of James and Annie E. Barnes, and is fourth in a family of six children. She was born in Buchanan county, Missouri, Jan. 8th, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Faris have seven children, namely: Adam, born Dec. 4, 1888; James, born July 27, 1890; Anna, born Feb. 27, 1892; Esther, born March 4, 1894: Bes¬ sie, born May 9, 1896; Elmer, born July 18, 1898; Thomas, born Jan. 8, 1901.

Mr. and Mrs. Faris are members of the Presbyterian church at Tarkio. In politics Mr. Faris is a Democrat. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen camp at Tarkio. Besides the home schools he was educated at College Springs, la. Mrs. Faris attended Tarkio College and was formerly one of the successful school teachers of the county.

Home Of Elmer E. Faris James F. Gore

TAMES F. GORE, Circuit Clerk of Atchison county, Missouri, was born in Fremont # county, Iowa, Nov. loth, 1872. He is a son of William T. and Mary E. Gore, and is the oldest in a family of six children.

He was with his father on the farm until in 1891, when he began a course in Tarkio College, which institution he attended until in 1895. After teaching school one year he returned to that college and graduated therefrom in 1897. During his last two years there he was also an instructor in the college. After leaving college he accepted the prineipalship of the Westboro public schools, which position he held one year, until he was elected Circuit Clerk of Atchison county, in 1898, for a term of four years. He was re-elect¬ ed to that office in 1902. At the January term (1905) of the Circuit Court he was ad¬ mitted to the bar for the practice of law, Hon. W. C. Ellison on the bench.

Mr. Gore is a member of the Baptist church in Rock Port and is Superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School. He is also Secretary and Treasurer of the Sunday School Asso¬ ciation of Atchison county and Secretary of the Rock Port Lecture Congress and Chau¬ tauqua. In all his official positions he is an eminent success, and especially is he an active worker in affairs pertaining to the churches.

Politically he is a Democrat. He formerly affiliated with the People's Party, and in 1900 was Treasurer of the joint Democratic and People's Pa rty committee of Atchison county. He has been thrice elected to office by a good majority. Fact is, he has the con¬ fidence and respect of all his acquaintances, regardless of political affiliations, and is deservedly popular.

Mr. Gore and Miss Flora B. Hughes were united in marriage on May 1, 1900. Mrs. Gore is a daughter of George L. and Mary A. Hughes, and was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Oct. 8, 1871. She attended Rock Port High School and Tarkio College, and taught school in Atchison county several years; taught three years in the Westboro public schools.

Mr. Gore owns and occupies nice residence property in Rock Port, the house being, in size, 16x26 feet and 20x20 feet. There is also a barn, arch cellar and other improvements.

Joseph Grush

"T'HE subject of this sketch, Joseph Grush, was born in Washington county, Maryland, Sept. 20, 1830, the son of Joseph and Sarah Grush and the youngest of a family of six children. With his parents he moved from Maryland to Michigan in his fourth year. They lived in Michigan thirteen years, then locating in Illinois. He lived on the farm there with his parents until in his nineteenth two years, when he was employed by the Union Pacific Express Company. This position he held thirteen years. In 1884 he came to Atchison county and bought forty acres of laud, paying $28 per acre for same. After many trials and struggles, and by industry, economy and good management, Mr. Grush has acquired more than a competency, and it may be truly said that he is a self-made man, as he was the possessor of but $35 whenhe came here. His home farm consists of 28!) acres, in sections 1, 6, 7 and 12, township 64, ranges 39 and 40. He also owns 200 acres of land in sections 23 and 26, township ()4, range 39. He also formerly owned 120 acres in section 6, township 64, range 40. which lie sold to his son.

As will be seen by the accompanying sketch, Mr. Grush has an elegant farm home. The house, built in 1901, is a modern structure of two stories, in size 16x32 feet, 16x16 feet and 12x23 feet. The bain, in size, is 30x45 feet, v ith 16-foot posts, and a shed on one side of same 15x45 feet in size. On the premises is also an elevator, in which Mr. Grush grinds all the feed for his cattle. I he size of the elevator building is 12x41 feet and 10x16 feet. A 22-horse-power gasoline engine operates the machin¬ ery, and the dump capacity of the elevator is 2,500 bushels. Also sheds, cribs, scales, two wind¬ mills, pumping engine and an orchard of about 250 trees. Withal it is a model Atchison county farm. Mr. Grush has been feeding cattle and hogs about eighteen years and markets about200 head of cattle and two car loads of hogs annually.

On Aug. 6, 1N74, Mr. Grush and Miss Ellen Herring were united in marriage at Springfield, 111. Mrs. Grush is a daughter of John and Mary Herring and was born in Macon county, Illinois, April 25. 1837. Mr. and Mrs. Grush have seven children, namely: John Harry, born Sept. 8, 1877: Ida Pearl, wife of F. M. Wood, born Oct. 16, 1878; Ernest Eugene, born Aug. 2, 1880; Joseph Edward, born May 5, 1887; Samuel, born April 8, 1889; Willis Ambrose, born Aug. 26, 1892: Lee Calvert, born June 7, 1900. The tin ee oldest of the children were born in Illinois, the others in Atchison county. Harry, Pearl and Ernest, besides attending the district school, also attended Tarkio College.

Mr. and Mrs. Grush are members of Bethany Baptist church. Mr. Grush fraternizes with the Modern Woodmen camp at Tarkio. In politics he is Democratic.

Joseph Grush And Family At Home Samuel A. Faris

CAM l FL A. FARIS, farmer, of Colfax township, was born in Marshall county, Illinois, ^ April 5, 1856. He is a son of Adam and Sarah Faris, and is the eleventh child in a family of twelve. Until in his 21st year he was with his parents on the farm, when he be¬ gan farming for himself. In his twelfth year his family emigrated from Illinois to Henry county, Iowa; came from there to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1874, locating in what is now Colfax township. Mr. Faris now owns and lives upon a fine farm of 160 acres, in sec¬ tion 24, township 65, range 39, seven miles east of Tarldo. The farm is well improved and nicely kept. The house is a modern, two-story structure of six rooms besides hall¬ ways; in size, 28x32 ft.; there is also a barn, sheds, cribs, and orchard sufficient for family use. Mr. Faris sells his grain and feeds it to stock of his own raising. I ie markets about one car load of hogs annually.

Politically Mr. Faris favors the People's Party; has served as township committeeman for that party, and in 1896 was chosen a delegate to the state convention at Sedalia, Mo. lie has several times served as director of his home school district. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. lodge at Tarldo.

Home Of S. A. Far Is Clemens Gude

/'"'LEMENS GUDE, of Nishnabotna township, was born on Dec. 25, 1862. in the state of ^ Indiana, and is of German descent. His parents were Burnett and Mary Gude, natives of Germany. In his twenty-sixth year he left the home of his parents and began life on his own account. In 1887 he located in Atchison county, Missouri, two and threefourths miles northwest of Watson. He owns and lives upon a farm of 142 acres, in sec¬ tion 33, township 62, range 41. His house is a structure of 1% stories, in size 24x24 feet; barn, in size 50x50 feet, with 20-foot posts; also all necessary outbuildings, cribs, sheds, etc., and an orchard. Mr. Gude markets about two car loads of cattle and 150 head of hogs annually. He also deals in jacks and Percheron and Coach stallions. One stallion he sold for .f 1 ,500. He owns the second best German Coach stallion in the United States, the horse Erdgerst.

Mr. Gude was married in Dubois county, Indiana, on Sept. 17, 1895, to Miss Emma Tretter, daughter of Lawrence and Philomena Tretter. She was born in the state of In¬ diana, July 14th. 1876, and is of German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Gude have five child¬ ren. namely: Leo, Maude, Joseph, Lorena and Johnnie.

Roland C. Greer

O GLAND C. GREER, farmer, of Tarkio township, was born in Ifardin county, Iowa, on ^ ' August 25, 1857, the son of Madison and Amacelia Greer, and the oldest in a family of three children. With his parents he located in Atchison county in 1870. In his twentyfirst year he began farming for himself. He lives on a well-kept farm of 160 acres, in sec¬ tion 33, township 65, range 40, 4% miles southwest of Tarkio. The residence on this farm is of 1% stories, in size 28x28 ft.; barn 27x32 ft., with 14-ft posts, and shed on one side of same 14x32 ft. in size; sheep and cow barn, 24x32 ft., with 12-ft, posts; shop, 14x22 ft.; hen house, 16x18 ft., and other outbuildings; also a fine orchard of 300 trees. Mr. Greer markets his grain and feeds it to the stock lie raises. He raises and feeds sheep success¬ fully.

On Sept. 3, 1878, Mr. Greer was married to Miss Fannie Allen, daughter of William and Isabella Allen and the youngest in a family of three children. Of this union three children were born, one of whom is living, namely: Joe M., who was born on May 16, 1886. Myrtle L., born Aug. 4, 1882, died June 10, 1883; Leola, born July 17, 1884, died Oct 16 1886.

Mrs. Greer is a member of the M. E. church at Tarkio. Politically Mr. Greer has taken quite a prominent part in the People's Party of Atchison county, and has represented that party in various conventions, among them a state convention at Sedalia. He was a Jus¬ tice of the Peace in Holt county, Nebraska, and also served his school district several years in the capacity of director.

John A. Garey

farm until the eighteenth year of his age, and got his education at the Ravenna, Ohio, high school. In partnership with his father, he then conducted a meat market at Ravenna. In 1 884 he came to Atchison county, Missouri, and engaged at farming, at which he has since been occupied, with the exception of a short time in Fairfax, Mo., where he conducted a restaurant. At the time of taking this sketch Mr. Garey owned and resided upon a farm of 170 acres, in sections 31 and 32, township 65, range 40, four miles east of Rock Port, Mo., and it is a model farm, principally because of the fact that Mr. Garey is a model fann¬ er. The house on this farm is 24x16 ft. and 16x16 ft. in size, one story, and there is also on the premises a barn, granary, smoke house and an orchard of three acres. Mr. Garey generally feeds two car loads of cattle annually and also markets about 60 or 70 hogs.

On Oct. 1 , 1886, Mr. Garey and Miss Celestia Dragoo were united in marriage in Atchi¬ son county, Mo. Mrs. Garey is a daughter of Benjamin F. and Mahala Dragoo and was born Jan. 7, 1862, in Brown county, Ohio. Her parents are natives of Ohio. They locat¬ ed in Atchison county in 1862. Mr. Dragoo has represented the county in the State Legis¬ lature, was County Assessor one term and has been otherwise prominent in public affairs. Mr. Garey 's father was a native of Ohio and a prominent farmer of Atchison county. He died May 28, 1899. His mother was a native of Vermont.

To Mr. and Mrs. Garey were born eight children, seven of whom are living, namely: Percy, James, Joseph, Johnnie, Raymond, Gertrude and George. Dollie, deceased, was a twin to Johnnie.

Former Home Of John A. Garey M . E. Grebe

MARTIN E. GREBE, photographer, Rock Port, Missouri, was burn in Clay township, Atchison county, Missouri, July 22, 1869, and is the oldest of four children. His parents are Rudolph and Laura Grebe, of Rock Port, natives of Atchison county.

Most of the life of the subject of this sketch has been passed in Rock Port, After at¬ tending the public schools he worked at harness-making for two years. He then clerked in Ruland Bros', clothing store thirteen months. He bought the "Star" photograph gal¬ lery of T. J. Rice in 1894, and at the time of taking this sketch had been Rock Port's pho¬ tographer ever since, and Grebe's Photograph Parlors became known far and wide for the excellency of art produced thereat. He was supplied with all necessary equipments m modern photography. Mr. Grebe has credit for the splendid development and finish of the views which appear herein.

Mr. Grebe is a member of North Star Lodge No. 157, A. F. & A. M., and at the time of taking this sketch held the office of Junior Stewart in the lodge, and was formerly Junior Deacon; is a neighbor in the Modern Woodmen camp, in which he held the office of Banker three years. He is now Clerk. He was formerly a member of the I. 0. 0. E. and was Vice Grand in the lodge at Rock Port.

On June 23, 1897, Mr. Grebe and Miss Grace Montgomery were united in marriage at Rock Port. Mrs. Grebe was born in Johnson county, Missouri, Nov. 5, 1876, and is the oldest of a family of three children. Her parents are John A. and Laverne Montgomery. Mrs. Grebe was educated in the Hamburg (la.) schools.

The neat residence shown in the accompanying view was owned and occupied by Mr. Grebe at the time the picture was taken. It is a five-room cottage. On the premises is also an arch cellar, a wood-house and other necessary improvements.

R. L. Gross

RICHARD L. GROSS, fanner, of Tarkio township, was born in Kansas City, Ivan., on March 26th, 1861, the son of Richard L. and Tressa Gross, and second in a family of four children. He was raised on a farm and started on his own account, when quite young, as a farm hand, and, by industry and exercising good judgment, he has acquired quite a competency. His home farm consists of 80 acres, about 2% miles southwest of Tarkio. He also owns a farm of 120 acres in section 29, township 65, range 40; a farm of 200 acres in section 8, township 64, range 40, and a farm of 238 acres, about five miles south of Rock Port. On his home farm is a magnificent modern residence, in size 36x40 feet, with colonial porches; also a large barn and other necessary improvements. On the farm of 120 acres is a house of the following dimensions: 16x24 feet, 1% stories, and 16x32 feet, one story; barn, in size, 40x40 feet, with 20-foot posts; a fine orchard of about 2,000 trees and a vineyard. On the farm of 200 acres is a house 32x40 feet in size; on the farm of 238 acres is a stone house of V/> stories. He rents a part of his land and farms a part of it himself. He sells his grain and feeds it to stock of his own raising. Besides farming he buy s and sells live stock and deals in real estate.

On Oct. 16, 1889, he was united in marriage with Miss Addie G. Angel, daughter of Thomas and Sarah A. Angel, and a native of Atchison county. She was born on Dec. 7th, 1866, the ninth in a family of ten children. Mr. and Mrs. Gross have one child - Charlie, born Aug. 18, 1891. They are members of the Baptist church. In politics Mr. Gross is a Republican.

WILLIAM H. GOOD, son of Marion and Elizabeth Good, was born at Watson, Atchison county, Missouri, on Oct. 27th, 1 868, and his whole life has been passed in the locality where he was born.

On Dec. 1st, 1889, he was married to Miss Dora Knopple, daughter of Frederick and Eva Knopple. She was born in Peru, Neb., on April 2, 1866. They have four children, namely: Raymond Paul, born Aug. 28, 1892; Elizabeth, born March 17, 1897; John William, born Aug. 1, 1901; Earl, born Sept. 15, 1903.

Mr. Good lives on a fine farm in section 26, township 66, range 40, one and one-half miles north of Watson. As will be seen by the accompanying view, the residence and barn on this farm are commodious and modern structures. The house, in size, is 32x36 feet, two stories, and 12x18 feet, one story, having nine rooms. The barn, in size, is 34x38 feet, with 1 7-foot- posts. There are also other buildings, cribs, etc.

Mr. and Mrs. Good are members of the Presbyterian church at Watson, and Mr. Good fraternizes with the W. 0. W. camp at Watson. He was educated in the Watson public school and the college at Shenandoah, la. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Good taught sev¬ eral terms of school in Atchison county. In politics Mr. Good is a Republican. He has served in the capacities of Justice of the Peace of Nishnabotna township and school director.

George W. Greer

1 souri, on Sept. 10, 1851, the son of Martin and Martha J. Greer. In 1852 his par¬ ents located in Atchison county, which has since been his home. He owns and lives upon a fine farm of 240 acres, in section 12, township 65, range 41, five and one-half miles northeast of Rock Tort. He also owns 60 acres of land in section 15, township 65, range 41; 80 acres in section 2, township 65, range 41, and 40 acres in section 7, township 65, range 41. His residence is of 1% stories, in size 16x32 feet and 14x22 feet; barn, 40x40 feet in size; shed 18x40 feet; large orchard and other improvements. Mr. Greer markets about one car load of cattle and about 75 head of fat hogs annually.

On March 27th, 1881. Mr. Greer was married to Miss Bettie Steck, daughter of Michael and Magdeline Steck. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Oct. 13, 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Greer were born seven children, six of whom are living, namely: Myrtle, born Aug. 23, 1882; Elmer A., born Sept. 8, 1885; Ralph, born Oct. 27, 1890; Helen, born Oct, 7, 1895; Esther, born Nov. 29, 1897; Mabel, born June 17, 1884; Ellen, born March 19, 1887, died in August, 1888.

Mr. and Mrs. Greer are members of the Liberty congregation of the Baptist church. Politically, M r. Greer has been affiliating with the People's Party; has served as school director several terms; has successfully administered two estates.

WILLIAM T. GORE was born in Buchanan county, Missouri, June 19th, 1849, the son of William and Isabelle Gore, and the ninth child in a family of thirteen. In his fourth year his parents moved to Atchison county, Missouri, where they remained twelve years. They then removed to Fremont county, Iowa, the subject of this sketch returning to Atchison county in 1875, locating five miles northeast of Rock Port. In that locality he owned and lived upon a farm until he bought and moved to a farm of 160 acres, six miles east of Tarkio. On this farm Mr. Gore erected a neat one-story cottage, the dimensions being 28x28 feet, 14x24 feet and 14x24 feet. Among other improvements there is also a barn, double crib 80x32 feet in size, and other necessary improvements. At the time of taking this sketch he also owned a farm of 144 acres, 3% miles northeast of Tarkio. Mr. Gore formerly fed, on an average, two or three car loads of cattle and thirty or forty head of hogs annually. In 1904 Mr. Gore bought residence property in the suburbs of Tarkio, and moved thereto, having leased his farm. The residence is a modern structure of two stories. 16x36 feet and 14x16 feet; kitchen, 14x16 feet in size and of one story; chicken house and other outbuildings. The premises comprise thirteen acres.

On Oct. 26, 1872. Mr. Gore was united in marriage with Oiss Mary E. Hume, daughter of Joel and Nancy (Vernon) Hume. She was born in Crawford county, Indiana, March 1 4, 1852. To Mr. and Mrs. Gore were born the following children, viz: James E.. born Nov. 15. 1874; Addie, wife of N. E. Showalter. born May 29. 1877: Eva M., wife of George Showalter, born March 22, 1879; Luretta, wife of Clay Ivemerling, born Dec. 3, 1883; Bessie, born Feb. 7, 1885; Una, born Feb. 7. 1889. James F., after attending the public schools, graduated from Tarkio College. At- present he is serving in the second term as Circuit Clerk of Atchison county and has also been admitted to the bar for the practice of law. Bessie was educated in the Tarkio and Rock Port high schools, and has taught several

Mr and Mrs. Gore are members of the North Liberty Baptist church. Mr. Gore is a member of the Masonic and A. 0. U. W. lodges at Rock Port. In politics he is a Democrat. He has represented his party in various conventions - county, district and state.

A. B. Gordon

ARTHUR BEVERLY GORDON, farmer, of Colfax township, was born in Ohio on April 23, 1 856, the son of David and Lydia Gordon, and the oldest of a family of seven children. With his parents he emigrated from Ohio to Iowa, locating near what is now Villisca, la.; remained there ten years and then located near Union City, in Atchison county; remained there four years and then located at Center Grove, in Atchison county. Mr. Gordon remained with his parents until in his twenty-fifth year, when he began farm¬ ing for himself. He now owns 200 acres of fine land in sections 4 and 7, township 65, range 39, and his farm is exceptionally well improved and neatly kept. The house is of 1/4 stories, in size 16x28 ft. and 16x18 ft. 4he barn, in size, is 32x46 ft., with 16-ft. posts, with a shed addition on one side, in size 14x32 feet. There is also a double crib, 30x32 feet in size, with a drive-way in the middle. There is also an old house, in size 14x28 feet, scales and other improvements and conveniences; an orchard of 400 trees; a tenant house, the dimensions of wdiich are 16x28 feet, 1% stories, and 14x18 feet, 1 story. Mr. Gordon formerly fed cattle. He now sells his grain and feeds only what stock he raises. He markets annually about sixty head of hogs.

On Oct. 12, 1879, Mr. Gordon wras united in marriage with Miss Amanda Ramsey, daughter of George Riley and Hester Ann Ramsey, and eleventh in a family of twelve children. To Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were born four children, two of whom are living, namely: Alva Nelson, born Jan. 25, 1886; Vina, born Nov. 19, 1892. George Leslie, born Oct. 21, 1887, died Feb. 29, 1891; Naoma, born Jan. 25, 1882, died Feb. 11, 1884.

Mrs. Gordon is a member of the Presbyterian church at \Y estboro. In politics Mr. Gordon is a Republican. He has served as towmship committeeman for his party; has been director of his school district several terms.

Mr. Gordon's father is one of the extensive farmers of Lincoln township, having a finely improved farm of 400 acres. His mother died in 18 < 0.

Mrs. Gordon's father was a native of Kentucky. He died in 1883. He vras also an extensive farmer of Lincoln township. Her mother was a native of Nodawray count} , Missouri. She died in 1868.

Home Of A. B. Gordon

REUBEN ARNOLD GARST was born in Tennessee on January 26th, 1859, the son of Frederick and Mahala Garst, and fourth in a family of seven children. His parents located in Atchison county, Missouri, when he was two years old, in the Missouri bottom, where they continued to reside. He lived on his father's farm until in his twenty-first year, when he bought what is known as the \\ m. Morgan farm, consisting of 133 acres, and began farming on his own account. At the time the accompanying view was taken he owned three farms - 106 acres in section 2, township 65, range 42; 243 acres m sections 11 and 12, township 65, range 42, and 133 acres in sections 11 and 12, township 65, range 42. His residence was three-fourths of a mile east of Watson, the building being a one-story cottage, in size 26x44 feet; the barn, in size, is 60x64 feet, with 16-foot posts. On the 243-acre farm is a two-story house, in size 16x36 feet and 16x20 feet, and a barn in size 36x50 feet, with 20-foot posts. On these farms are also cribs, sheds and outbuild¬ ings, scales, etc., two orchards and one vineyard. Mr. Garst now lives upon a farm of 160 acres, one-fourth of a mile out of the city limits of Hamburg, la., known as "Clover AYave Farm."' He also owns a farm of 240 acres, one-half mile from the city limits of Hamburg, la., known as "Belle Meade Farm." These farms are well improved with good houses, large barns, etc.

On August 21st, 1887, Mr. Garst was married to Miss Linnie AIcCray, daughter of Daniel and Bettie McCray. She was born in Buchanan county, Missouri, on June 8th, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Garst have five children, namely: Albert, born June 21, 1888; Elmer, born Sept. 23, 1892; Raymond, born June 3, 1895; Bessie, born Nov. 13, 1897; Ruby, born Feb. 24, 1901.

M R . And Mrs. I.

THE subject of this sketch, Charles M. (tarsi?, was born in East Tennessee on Sept, loth, 1856, 'the son of Frederick and Mahala Garst. In his third year his parents emi¬ grated to Atchison county, Missouri, and his home lias since been in this counts .

Mr. Garst owns and lives upon a fine farm of 300 acres, in sections 33 and 15, town¬ ships 65 and 66, range 12. 1% miles west of Watson. The residence on this farm is a one-story cottage, in size 28x18 feet; one barn, in size 31x100 feet, with 11-foot posts; one barn. 10x50 feet in size, with 18-foot posts. There are also all other outbuildings neces¬ sary for conducting an up-to-date farm. Mr. Garst also owns a farm of 217 acres, south¬ east of Watson, and a farm of 800 acres in Nebraska. He markets annually, on an aceiage, about 10 head of fat cattle and 100 head of fat hogs.

For about fifteen years Mr. Garst has been engaged in breeding, raising and dealing in fine horses - principally trotting-bred stock - and he has some of the best horses in the West. Among others that have been foaled on his farm are Pacaris, by Pactolas; Koval Time, by Mark Time; Minaris, by Hobart; Laura J., by Monkey Wonder; Black Beauty, by Lucas; and he has several fine colts in his pastures and barns at all times.

On Dec. 27, 1879, Mr. Garst was united in marriage with Miss Isabelle Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Hall. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Sept. 15th, 1859, and died 'on Oct. 15tli, 1891. By this union two children were born - Sylvester and Leon. On Jan. 27th, 1897, Mr. Garst was united in marriage with Miss Nettie E. Clayton, daughter of Edgar and Elnor Clayton. She was born Aug. 1st, 1877; was edu¬ cated in the High School at Nebraska City, Neb., and at the State Normal at Peru, Neb., and is an accomplished lady.

Politically, Mr. Garst is an ardent supporter of the Democratic party. He is President of the Watson Banking Co. arid has served in the capacity of school director.

Mr. And Mrs. C . M . Garst Jacob Hughes

24th, 1870. the son of Jacob and Malinda Jane Hughes, and sixth in afamily of twelve children His whole life has been passed on the farm where he was born, with the exception of the time passed with traveling- bands as eornetist, he being an accomplished musician

He owns and lives upon forty acres of land in section 4/ , township 6o, iange 11, one mile southeast of Rock Tort. The dimensions of the house in which Mr. Hughes lives upon this farm are 14x28 feet, 1% stories, and 14x14 feet, 1 story; barn, 18x36 feet in size; hoghouse, sheds, wind-mill, etc. Mr. Hughes makes a specialty of raising hogs, while Mrs. Hughes has a wide reputation as a breeder of Langshan chickens and is a contributor to poultry publications. In fact, she has a model poultry farm and has customers in various states of the Union. Her hen, '-Beauty," took first premium at the state poultry show- at Bowling Green, Mo.

Mr. Hughes and Miss Eugenia Brown were united in marriage Nov. 12, 1896. Mrs. Hughes is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John IV. Brown, of Phelps City, and was born Sept, 15th, 1874.

Mr. Hughes was educated in the Rock Port High School. Besides the home school at Phelps City Mrs. Hughes attended college at Stanberry, Mo., and graduated from the short-hand department, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have one child - Gladys. Mr. Hughes is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Rock Port, In politics he is a Republican.

H O M E O F J Acob Hughes

A born in the town of Linden, March 2nd, 1859, the son of Nelson 0. and Kather¬ ine Hopkins. His whole life has been passed in Atchison county, and principally upon the farm that he now owns and lives upon. After attending the district school he graduated from the Tabor (Iowa) College in 1880, and from the Missouri State University in 1883. After leaving college he studied law. He was also Cashier of a bank at Pacific Junction, la., for some time. Mr. Hopkins is a leader in the Democratic party of Atchison county and was elected Representative in the 39th General Assembly, which office he filled with honor to himself and to the credit of the county. Mr. Hopkins has also represented his party in various conventions, and he is often called to the chair in such meetings, being a parliamentarian of unusual efficiency, and, withal, a model presiding officer.

Mr. Hopkins owns and lives upon a fine farm of 400 acres, in sections 18 and 19, township 66, range 41, ten miles north of Rock Port. This farm is a part of what is known as the Hopkins homestead, which consisted of 1,200 acres. The residence is a commodious and handsome mansion, situated in the midst of a beautiful grove and lawn. One barn on the premises is 24x100 feet in size, with 16-foot posts, and with sheds on the sides, in size 12x34 feet and 12x56 feet. Another barn is 40x80 feet in size, with a shed 34x56 feet in size. There are also all necessary outbuildings, sheds, etc. The premises are supplied with a complete system of water-works. Mr. Hopkins markets, annually, on an average, 150 to 300 head of fat cattle and about 200 head of fat hogs.

On Jan. 18, 1891. he was united in marriage with Miss Linda Sutherland, daughter of Alex, and Elizabeth Sutherland. She was born in Jones county. Iowa, on Feb. 12th, 1 866. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins have six children, namely: James M., born Oct. 9. 1892; Paul S., born Nov. 28, 1894; Catherine H.,.born Oct. 16, 1896; Vincent Marmaduke, born Aug. 26, 1898; Esther, born Dec. 25, 1901; Genevieve, born Oct. 5, 1904.

Mr. Hopkins' parents were natives of Kentucky who located in Atchison county in 1843. His father's landed estate at one time consisted of 2,000 acres of fine land and he was one of the leading men of the county. In 1847 he was nominated and elected, by a large majority, to represent Atchison county in the State Legislature, and also in 1882. He also once declined to stand as a candidate for Congress although practically assured of the nomination and election.

Temple Hamilton

* | rEMPLE HAMILTON, attorney-at-law, Rock Port, Mo., was born in Atchison county, Missouri, April 7, 1874, and is the eighth of nine children. He is a son of Thomas J. and Sarah E. Hamilton.

He was at home on the farm and attending Rock Port High School until he was twenty-one years of age, when he entered the law department of the college at Stanberry, Mo. After returning from college he read law in the office of Hon. M. McKillop, and was admitted to the bar Sept. 14, 1897, Judge Cyrus A. Anthony presiding. Mr. Hamilton has since been practicing his profession in Rock Port.

He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Iv. of P., and is a neighbor in the camp of the Modern Woodmen of America, and was Venerable Counsel of the latter during the years 1903 and 1904 and has been Worthy Adviser and is now Banker in the same order.

Politically he is a Democrat, a rising young Democrat; was a delegate to the Judicial convention at Springfield, Mo., in 1902; has been urged at two conventions to make the race for Prosecuting Attorney of Atchison county; is a Notary Public.

Mr. Hamilton is interested in the home farm, where his mother lives, 1% miles north of Rock Port. In fact, makes his home there. The farm consists of 172 acres. The resi¬ dence on the farm is of the following dimensions: 18x32 ft., 1% stories, and 16x18 ft., 1 story. The barn is 36x40 ft. in size. There is an orchard large enough to supply the family with fruit.

Henry Hartman

HENRY HARTMAN, son of William and Johanna Hartman, who came to what is now ( Jay township with the famous German colony, was born on the farm which he now owns and upon which he now lives, on Oct. 5th. 1859. Being- the youngest child in the family, he lived on the old homestead until his parents died - his father on March 16th, 1891 and his mother on Nov. 1, 1897. Mr. Hartman's farm consists of 90 acres, in sec¬ tion 21, township 65, range 41, and 80 acres in section 1, township 65, range 41, tv o miles north of Rock Port. He is also interested in 40 acres of timber land. Mr. 1 Iartman resides in a one-story cottage, the dimensions of which are 14x16 feet, 16x24 feet and 14x14 feet. Among other improvements on this farm is a barn, smoke house, cribs, or¬ chard and vineyard. Mr. Hartman markets about thirty head of hogs annually.

On Oct. 12th. 1897. Mr. Hartman was married to Miss Elizabeth Weisenbarger, daughter of Mathias and Elizabeth Weisenbarger. She is the oldest of five children, and'was born in Polk township, Atchison county, on Feb. 9, 1877. Three children have been born of this union, namely: Marie, born Sept. 21. 1 898; William, born Sept. 18, 1900; Bernard, born Aug. 22, 1904.

Mr. Hartman is a member of the German Lutheran church of Rock Port and Mrs. Hartman is a member of the Catholic church at Tarkio. Politically Mr. Hartman is a Republican.