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SCOTT, R. W., harnessmaker and saddler, P. O. Clarinda; born Feb- ruary 1, 1825, in Hamilton county, Pennsylvania. In 1827. his parents
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came to Crawford county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood on a farm. At the age of twenty-one years he began to learn his trade with Fredrick Beckle, of Bucyrus, Ohio, which business he has since followed. He came to Iowa in 1856, locating in Taylor county, and one year later moved to Nodaway county, Missouri. In 1860 he came to Clarinda and went to work at his trade, and has continued ever since. He now carries a heavy stock of harness, saddlery, trunks and everything in his line. He was married in November, 1852, to Miss Sarah Bebout, a native of Ohio. They are the parents of two children: Herbert H. and Estella E., (wife of Harry Bidwell, of Clarinda).
STILLIANS, W. C., physician and surgeon; born July 5, 1846, in West Virginia. There he grew to manhood, receiving an academic edu- cation at Morgantown, in his native state. He began the study of medi- cine in 1866; entered the Chicago medical school in 1872; began the practice of his profession in 1873, in Clarinda. Was married June 5, 1873, to Miss Viola E. Rogers, a native of Belleville, Pennsylvania. They have two children: Myrtie A. and one deceased. Dr. Stillians is now city physician, having been appointed by the board of health. He is still a young man, but rich in experience, and an excellent practitioner.
SCRANTON, I. W., merchant, P. O. Clarinda; born March 23, 1838, in Portage county, Ohio. His education was obtained in the common schools. Came to Iowa in 1859 and located in Johnson county, where he followed the occupation of a farmer. He enlisted February 17, 1862, in company F, 16th Iowa, serving until August 28, 1862, when he was dis- charged by reason of disability through a gun-shot wound received at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. In 1864 he went into the mercantile busi. ness at West Liberty, Iowa, remaining about fourteen years. He then came to Clarinda, engaging in his present business. He was married December 29, 1861, to Miss Hannah J. Dwire, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he has seven children, six of whom are now living: Allie, Ed- ward, Mark, Arthur, Harry and Lizzie.
THUMMEL, W. F., Clarinda, attorney at law, of the firm of Hep- burn & Thummel; born December 9, 1850, in Lee county, Illinois. He was educated at the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. Began the study of law in 1872 with Captain Morsman, of Clarinda, and was ad- mitted to practice by Judge Hewett in June, 1874. On January 1, 1875, he formed a partnership with Col. W. P. Hepburn, of Clarinda, the firm existing still. On May 13, 1875, he married Miss Edith C., daughter of Col. W. P. Hepburn. Mr. Thummel is a first-class lawyer, and energetic in his profession. He is a gentleman of a high order, his ability and in- Z
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tegrity have never been questioned, he has built up his own reputation by skill and energy and enjoys a liberal practice.
TOMLINSON, THOS., farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Yorkshire, England, May, 31, 1828. There he grew to manhood, receiving his edu- cation in the national schools of York. In 1844 he began his apprentice- ship as a tanner with Bell & Todd, of York, England, serving with them for seven years. He then went to London, working at his trade with Bevington & Morris. From London he went to Hull, carrying on his business on his own account until 1864, at which time he came to the United States, locating at College Springs, Page county. In March, 1866, he came to Clarinda, and two years following opened a tannery for Burns & Round. In 1869 he bought out this firm, continuing the business in his own name. His leather is of the very finest quality and in great demand in the home market. He has manfully fought his way up through ad- verse circumstances, and as a man of energy deserves great credit. He was married September 18, 1855, to Miss Mary Newham, a native' of Lincolnshire, England, by whom he has ten children, nine living: F. N., Emily M., Henry E., Herbert C., Geo. W., Anna M., Charles R., Frank J. and Alice B.
THOMPSON, S. F., billiard hall, P. O. Clarinda; born February 25, 1822, in Chatauqua county, New York. When he was six years old his parents moved to Erie county, same state, where he grew to manhood, re- ceiving his education in the common schools of the Empire state. Until 1865 he followed the business of a farmer; in that year he came to Cla- rinda, purchasing the property where he now carries on his business. In the fall of 1866 he was appointed postmaster at Clarinda, and held the of- fice until the inauguration of Grant as President. In 1872 he engaged in the dry goods business, selling out shortly after and engaging in the saloon business, following the same until August, 1877, when he rented his build- ing and retired. In June, 1879, he purchased some billiard tables and en- gaged in the business which he is at present following. He served as re- corder for the city one term, and was re-elected but declined serving. Mr. Thompson was married November 13, 1844, to Miss Maria Watson. This wife died on November 24, 1851. He married Miss Betsy Tousley, November 20, 1852, who is a native of New York. No children.
VAN SANDT, N. L., M. D., P. O. Clarinda; born in Brown county, Ohio, on the 7th of May, 1825. The summers of Dr. Van Sandt's early life were passed in manual labor on his father's farm, thus precluding him from those opportunities of study granted to other lads. His winters were, for the greater part, passed in the district school, until he was eighteen
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years of age. He then attended an academy, about ten miles away. From the academy he went to Woodward college, Cincinnati, again returning after awhile to College Hill, where he had previously been. He finally finished his education at the hands of a private tutor. At this time he be- gan to read medicine with a Dr. Avery, of Reading, Ohio. He then en- tered upon a course of lectures at the Eclectic medical institute, Cincin- nati, graduating in 1850. In the year of his graduation he married Miss Eliza Heald, of Miami county, Ohio, locating in Troy, Ohio, and enjoy- ing a successful practice of eight years. From Troy he came to Iowa, and to Clarinda, where he has since continuously resided. Dr. Van Sandt has been actively engaged in politics ever since he came to Iowa, and was enthusiastic in his support of Lincoln's administration. In 1863 he was elected a member of the tenth assembly, and was again elected to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Charles Linderman. Nor has he been less ener- getic in matters pertaining strictly to his profession, being a most success- ful practitioner in his school of medicine. His enterprise was not satisfied with his medical attainments and successes, but has proven itself of no or- dinary character in the purchase and. management of a model farm. On this the Doctor has succeeded in attaining the most flattering results in the growing of small fruits, and was the first man to demonstrate to the farmers of Page that fall wheat could be successfully grown in the county. He is now engaged in fish culture, having an excellent pond of fresh water, supplied by perennial springs. He is awaiting the arrival of carp from Europe with which to stock the pond. Dr. Van Sandt is now United States pension agent, a position he has held since 1863 to the present time, with the exception of two years. In religious views he is a Presbyterian. A man marked by force of will and character, of an integrity worthy of all imitation.
WEBSTER, W. E., of the banking firm of Webster, Linderman & Co., P. O. Clarinda; born May 27, 1843, in Meigs county, Ohio. When sev- enteen years of age his parents moved to Rockford, Winnebago county, Illinois. The public schools of Rockford and Pomeroy academy each contributed to his education. In 1865 he came to Benton county, Iowa, and four years later to Page county, locating in Shenandoah, and entering the drug business. In 1871 he opened a banking house in connection with Mr. Moore, under the firm name of Moore & Webster. In 1875 he went to Clarinda and bought an interest in and became president of the First national bank of Clarinda. He continued as its head until the surrender of its charter in February, 1879. At that time the present banking house of Webster & Linderman was formed, Mr. Webster becoming the man- aging partner. In the fall of 1879 Mr. W. was elected a member of the state legislature, and is still in that body. In 1864 he married Miss Ma-
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linda Eavey, of Ogle county, Illinois, by whom he is the father of two children: Carrie and Mertie. Mr. Webster was in the federal army, in company E, Seventy-fourth Illinois infantry, serving from August, 1862, to January, 1863. He is an active, energetic business man, self-made, and thoroughly reliable, and equally popular.
WILSON, S. E., P. O. Clarinda; county superintendent of public schools; born January 16, 1852, in Princeton, Illinois. In 1858 his parents moved to Putnam county, and there he grew to manhood on a farm and was educated in the public schools. In 1870 he came to Iowa, and located in Fremont county, where he engaged in teaching. He continued that busi- ness for about two years. He broke 160 acres of prairie the first sum- mer. In 1873 he entered Simpson Centenary College at Indianola, where he received his collegiate education. In 1877 he came to Page county and located at Essex, and was elected principal of the public schools. He re- mained there until 1879; he was also editor of the Essex Index. In the fall of 1879 he was elected county superintendent, which position he still holds and fills with credit to himself and general satisfaction to the people of the county. He is unmarried, as yet. While attending Simpson Col- lege he was duputy auditor of Warren county, where he worked at morn- ings and nights to raise money to educate himself. He is a young man of great promise and one that we may style purely a self-made and self-edu- cated man. In the fall of 1876 he represented Simpson College in the state oratorical contest at Cedar Rapids.
WEIL, DAVID E., senior member of Weil Brothers, merchants, P. O. Clarinda; born October 8, 1855, in Sarome, France. There he lived until fourteen years of age, when he came to the United States, locating at St. Joseph, Missouri, entering the wholesale dry goods and clothing house of Weil, Cabuts & Co., remaining eight years, filling successfully all positions from office boy to traveling salesman. In May, 1879, he came to Clarinda and opened out the largest and finest stock in the city in the line of cloth- ing, gents' furnishing goods, etc. In July, 1880, he formed a partnership with his brother Emil, increasing the stock and business until it is second to none in southwestern Iowa. Mr. Weil is a man of staid habits and business integrity, and a man of sterling character.
WOOKEY, S. G., P. O. Clarinda; born February 28, 1853. He was married to Miss Ida Ruble, the 24th day of March, 1873, who died July 5, 1875. He was married to Miss Mary E. Goddard September 28, 1876, by whom he has two children: Harry G. and Walter L.
WOLF, J. H., of the firm of Wolf & Orth, grocers, P. O. Clarinda; born
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on May 15, 1843, in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. His early life was passed and education received in his native county, and the State Normal School, Millersburg, Pennsylvania. On graduation from the last named training school, he entered the honored calling of the teacher, following the same for eleven years. He then came to Keithsburg, Illinois, in 1869, following the same avocation. In 1877 he came to Iowa and located at Clarinda, entering the grocery business in connection with J. A. Snodgrass. Mr. S. closed out his share of the business in 1879, to Mr. Orth, with whom Mr. Wolf has since been associated. He was married, January 13, 1878, to Miss Heaton, a native of Illinois. No children living; one de- ceased.
WEIDNER, E. C., livery and feed stable, P. O. Clarinda; born August 24, 1846, in Delaware county, Indiana. There he grew to manhood on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. He came to Iowa, with his parents, in 1863, and located in Page county, Nodaway township. In 1875 came to Clarinda and entered his present business. Mr. Weidner was married December 19, 1871, to Miss Mary Leonard, a native of Ohio. They have one child, a daughter, Druzilla.
WOODS, PROF. J. A., principal city schools, P. O. Clarinda; born in Pennsylvania, February 7, 1835. Until twenty-one years of age his edu- cation was very limited; he then began a systematic course of training, and entered Marietta College, Ohio, where he remained until 1862; in February of that year he came to Page county. Shortly after he became the principal of the schools, and has retained that position until the present day-a service of eighteen years. Mr. Woods was married to Miss Esther I. Hill, a native of Ohio, June 18, 18 -. They are the parents of two children: Charles E. and Ettie. Mr. Woods has accumulated all he is worth since his residence in this county. His farm of 310 acres is one of the finest in the county. He is a man of sterling worth and stable char- acter, whom to know is to respect.
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ALDEN, J. W., lumber dealer, P. O. Essex; born in Boston, Massa- chusetts, November 3, 1849. Went to Illinois in 1856, and came to Page connty in 1871. In 1874 came to Essex. Married to Miss D. W. Wood- ford, a native of Illinois. They have one child: Byron. He does an ex- tensive business in lumber, which has engaged his attention since coming to Essex.
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ANDERSON, LEVIN; was born in Sweden, in 1850. His father being a carpenter and contractor, young Levin worked at that trade for a time. When only 14 years of age he was employed as secretary of a sheriff in Sweden. In 1867 he bade adieu to the land of his fathers, and embarked for the western continent. He located in Andover, Illinois, where he was engaged in different kinds of business until 1875, when he moved to Essex. Since here, he has clerked for several firms until in June, 1879, when he commenced doing business as a member of the firm of Anderson & Pherson. The firm is carrying a fine stock of dry goods and groceries, and is doing a growing business. He was united in mar- riage in 1878, to Miss Ida Holtman, from which union there have resulted two children: Hilma and Walter.
BORDEN, A. A., blacksmith and farmer, section 34; born July 1, 1836, in Knox county Ohio. In 1850 moved to McHenry county, Illinois. In 1852 to California, and in 1869 to Clarinda, Page county. In 1871 came to Essex. Married Miss Ada Pendleton, October 3, 1878.
BUSSARD, G. F., farmer, sections 34 and 35; born in Dubuque county, Iowa, October 2, 1856. Came to this township in the fall of 1878. Mar- ried June 4, 1877,. to Miss Annie Arthurburns, a native of Kentucky. They have one child: Sarah Emma, born September 17, 1879. Owns 440 acres of land.
BRUBAKER, D. M., painter, P. O. Essex; born in Gentry county, Missouri, July 4, 1857. Came to Essex in the fall of 1878. Was married to Miss L. Bailie, June 24, 1880. He is an excellent workman, and a genial man.
COLLINS, S. A., hotel and livery business, P. O. Essex, Iowa; born in Orleans county, Vermont, February 13, 1853. Lived there on a farm until 16 years of age, attending the district school in winter and farming in summer. Moved to Pottawattamie county, Iowa, and lived there eight years. Followed farming and attending school. Moved to Red Oak in 1877; remained there nine months, working at the livery business. Moved to Essex November 12, 1877. Has lived there ever since in the hotel and livery business. Was married August 9, 1873, to Miss Carrie Town, of Pottawattamie county, Iowa. Born in Washington county, Vermont, July 12, 1851, Mr. Collins owns one-half interest in livery stable, on Main street, including lot, etc., estimated at about $5,000, also two lots and a dwelling house in Essex, where he now lives. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. since 1878.
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DRAY, A. H., blacksmith and machinist, P. (). Essex; born in Eng- land March 12, 1843. Lived there with his father until fifteen years of age, on a farm. He then began blacksmithing, which he has followed ever since. Was married October 11, 1861, to Miss Susanna Smith, of Hadlow Down, Mayfield, county Sussex, England. Born April 30, 1842. They are the parents of thirteen children, nine of whom are living: Alfred H., Susanna, James P., Harry J., Wm. S., Sarah Jane, Eleanor M., and Minnie A. Richard B., George E., Ernest A. and Frank Freddie are de- ceased. Moved from England to Nebraska City, Nebraska, in March 1874, and to Essex in August, 1876. Mr. Dray and wife are members of the Episcopal church. He owns the lot and dwelling-house where he lives; also lot and blacksmith shop.
ECKERSON, E., physician and surgeon, P. O. Essex; born in Orleans county, New York, May 27, 1853. His education was received in the common and high schools. Began his medical career with Dr. J. Jenkins, of Shelby Center, New York. Graduated from the Buffalo Medical Col- lege in February, 1877. Settled in Essex, January 2, 1878. Was married February 26, 1880, to Miss E. F. Woodworth, a native of Thompkins county, New York.
FALLERS, RICHARD, farmer and stock-raiser, section 8, P. O. Essex; born in Germany in 1834, where he was educated. Moved from Germany to Iowa in 1852, living on a fine farm in this county. Married in 1856, to Ellen McGinnis; have four children: C. J., Julinne, R. A. and H. E. He is a gentleman of intelligence, and worthy of the esteem in which he is held.
FREE, J. H., farmer, section 4, P. O. Essex; born in Summit county, Ohio, in 1833, and educated in the common schools. He moved to Indi- ana in 1838, and thence to Iowa. Was married in 1872 to O. J. Reed, and has one child: John Earle. He is the owner of a good farm, containing 160 acres.
FALK, C. M., dealer in grain and broom corn, P. O. Essex; born in Sweden in 1841. His father emigrated in 1853. He married Miss El- len Johnson in 1862, having only $100 as his whole property. But soon, by hard work and good management he has accumulated a fair compe- tency. He owns 700 acres of land in Illinois. Mr. Falk came to Page county in 1874, when he at once commenced an extensive business. He now owns 880 acres of land, has an elevator of a capacity of 25,000 bush- els, and a half interest in a steam mill. Mr. Falk is the father of four children: Josephine, Selma, Alma and Hilda. In 1878 he met with a
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heavy loss in an unfortunate grain speculation-$15,000 being the price of his experience.
GREGORY, A. B .; born in Keokuk, Iowa; worked on a farm until nineteen years of age, when he commenced learning the trade of a har- nessmaker. Mr. Gregory moved to Essex in 1875, and is now one of the partners of Gregory & Hartman. The firm is carrying a large stock of saddlery and hardware and is doing a good business. He was married in 1876 to Miss Ella Jones. They have two children: Pearly and Lory.
GAYLORD, T. C., hotel-keeper, P. O. Essex; born in Delaware county, Ohio, February 28, 1840. Worked at milling until nineteen years of age. Enlisted in company I, Thirty-second Ohio infantry, August 28, 1861, for three years, or during the war. Was mustered out in August, 1865, at the close of the war, having passed through the battles of Mary- land Hights, Baker's Creek and Vicksburg, without receiving a scratch. Was married July 13, 1865, to Miss L. I. Kirk, a native of Ohio. Came to Page county in 1872. Entered his present occupation in the spring of 1878. Was appointed constable, to fill a vacancy, and in the following fall was elected to fill the same position, which he has done until the present time.
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GILBERT, HENRY, billiard hall, P. O. Essex; born in Norway, Oc- tober 18, 1849. Came to America, locating at Chicago, in 1872. In 1875 he came to Essex. He is by profession a civil engineer, and is well edu- cated in his own language. Married Miss Mary Gitchell, September 29, 1876. They have one child: Stella M.
HAYS, WILLIAM A., farmer, section 15, P. O. Essex, Iowa; born in Park county, Indiana, February 5, 1821. He was raised on a farm. In 1853 his parents came to Des Moines county, Iowa. In 1863 he returned to his native home in Park county, Indiana, and enlisted in company C, 78th Indiana infantry. Was taken prisoner at the battle of Uniontown, in July, 1863, and was soon sent home and mustered out. He re-en- listed in company F, 11th Indiana cavalry, in 1864, and was soon dis- charged to accept the captaincy of company K, 13th Indiana cavalry. He was in the battles of Uniontown, Decatur, Alabama, second Nashville and Franklin. Was married May 12, 1869, to Miss Sarah I. Wolf, a na- tive of Park county, Indiana. By this union they have had three chil- dren: Kittie, Effie and Young A. He owns a fine farm of 120 acres. Is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and also of the I. O. O. F. and Encamp- ment, and A. O. U. W.
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HILGSON, JOHN M., farmer, section 9, P. O. Essex; born in Swe- den, in 1844, where he received his education. He came to America in 1869 and located in Iowa in 1875. He is the owner of 120 acres of im- proved land. Was married to Miss Annie L. Carlson in 1871. Have had two children: Charles O, deceased, and Frank, still living.
HALTZER, J. Z., farmer, section 9, P. O. Essex; born in Pennsylva- nia in 1859. Came to Iowa and located in Page county in the year 1878. Is the owner of eighty acres of improved land. Mr. Haltzer is a young man of fine address and great energy. His industry is more than com- mendable. His standing among his associates the very highest and his prospects most flattering.
HIPSLEY, AMOS, farmer, section 19, P. O. Essex; born in Mary- land in 1818. Educated in the common schools of his native state. Moved to Ohio in 1836 and to Iowa in 1874. He is the owner of a farm containing 160 acres. Was married to Deborah Walker in 1840, having five children, one of whom, Jessie, is deceased. The names of those liv- ing are John W., Granville B., Louisa and Mary E.
HOOKER, P. R., farmer, section 24; born in New York, June 5, 1837. He came to Page county in 1875, and was married to Miss Margaret Best, December 25, 1862. He was married the second time to Miss S. A. Cain, a native of Michigan. By his first wife he had one child, W. F., and by his second wife a daughter, Ida. He owns 176 acres, and has the same in most excellent condition.
HASTINGS, D. F., farmer, sections 28 and 29; born in Vermont coun- ty, Illinois, October 29, 1858. He came to Page county in the fall of 1879. He has an excellent education, and is a physician by profession. He was educated at and graduated from Racine College. He is a son of L. R. Hastings, of the firm of Gregory, Cooley & Co., commission dealers in live stock, Chicago, Illinois. He controls his father's large farm and deals extensively in the finest breeds.of live stock.
HAYDEN, JOHN, capitalist, P. O. Essex; born in the state of Ken- tucky, Washington county, in 1807. When twenty-one he became a school teacher, following that occupation for the next sixteen years. In 1849 he removed to Taylor county, Iowa. Mr. H. remarks " that the people of that day were rough but honest." He is the owner of a num- ber of business houses in Essex and Shenandoah. Has never married; keeping house with his sister. A man of good business ability and fore- sight; of strict honesty and straight-forward manner.
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JONES, G. R., farmer, section 3, P. O. Essex; born in Steuben county, New York, in 1835, where he lived ten years. He moved to Indiana in 1845, and to Minnesota in 1861; he came to Iowa in 1864. He is the owner of 190 acres of fine improved land. In 1868 he was united in mar- riage to Miss C. J. Woten, of Indiana. They have had five children, two now dead. The names of those living are: Cora, Leroy, and Mary. His father, L J. Jones, came to Franklin Grove, Iowa, in 1866, where he was postmaster for some years, and where he now lives honored and respected by all.
JONES, M. A , merchant, P. O. Essex; born in Miami county, Ohio, April 4, 1831. In 1859 he came to Iowa, locating at Franklin Grove, Page county. He has been in the mercantile business for over thirteen years. His connection with the founding and development of Essex is fully given under the history of their town. He was married February 26, 1852, to Miss E. J. Mulford, a native of Warren county, Ohio. They are the parents of seven children: John D., Hannah E., (now Mrs. A. Greg- ory), Osie J., (now Mrs. Louis Straw), Anna, (now Mrs. H. D. Graves), Minnie, Jessie, and Louie A.
JOHNSON, CASPER, elevator manager, P. O. Essex; born in Swe- den, April 14, 1854. He came to America in 1870, and to Page county in 1875. . He married Miss Ida Manson, a native of Sweden, June 5, 1877. They have two children, Ella N. and Oscar E.
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